A COMMUNITY leader has urged for calm following reports of a burglary and another burglary involving a Samurai sword in a 'quiet' town in Dorset.

Our NHS ambulance service has had some bad press recently, but I would like to acknowledge the service I received, which was impressive.

It was jazz and jubilee in Lyme Regis as the Queen's 70 years on the throne was celebrated in style.

Dorset County Hospital Trust was caring for nine coronavirus patients in hospital as of Tuesday, figures show.

More than 100,000 households in Dorset are potentially eligible for the council tax rebate, new figures show, as Chancellor Rishi Sunak provided more help amid the cost of living crisis.

A Dorset charity which gives financial assistance to local families struggling because of cancer has been able to appoint a manager, thanks to a mystery donor.

AFTER close to 28,000 duty hours carrying out 30 roles across numerous regional units, Dorset Police has honoured the contributions of its volunteers.

Summer may not have arrived with a bang, but the weather is starting to warm up – even if the sun is not yet blazing.

Experts warn that any hesitation could help push the price of petrol higher for squeezed British drivers

FOUR Dorset businesses and attractions - including West Bay Discovery Centre - have been praised as the best of the best in a national awards scheme celebrating excellence in the tourism industry.

I’m sure many local voters are wondering on which side of the fence our elected MP is sitting – has he consulted his electorate or does he hope his loyalty will be rewarded by the PM regardless now that he has seen the evidence?

Your dog could cost your up almost £25,000 over its lifetime according to new research.

Vintage vehicles will make tracks for West Bay today and tomorrow as a rally returns following a two-year absence.

West Milton is opening its gardens again this weekend – Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12 – from 2pm to 6pm.

Graduate engineers from Siemens have developed an innovative, geo-locating lighting system being used as part of an art project tonight.

DORSET Council is claiming success with the progress of their Climate and Ecological Emergency Strategy but admit more funding is likely to be required.

HERE are today's tide times for Portland, West Bay and Lyme Regis.

The average cost of filling a typical family car with petrol has exceeded £100 for the first time.

A SEASIDE town in Dorset has been named as the number one top trending destination to visit this summer.

A POLICE officer has resigned after forming an inappropriate relationship with a domestic abuse victim - and admitted sending confidential information to people outside of the force.

AN APPEAL has been launched in a bid to find a dog that has been missing for almost a week.

A HOTEL in Dorset which was up for sale of £1.25million has sold.

A HOST of local firms have made it to the finals of a prestigious award scheme celebrating small businesses.

The granddaughter of Soviet double agent Kim Philby will be speaking at west Dorset’s new crime and thriller festival.

A NEW study has revealed that more than 70 per cent of residents across the southwest region want a pay rise - due to the rise in cost of living.

ARTISTS are in with a chance of winning £1,000 and the opportunity to display their work in a new competition which launches today.

Parts of the UK including the south and London can expect some warmer weather this weekend, according to the Met Office.

A COMMUNITY-BASED ophthalmology service has been awarded a three-year contract to provide community ophthalmology services across Dorset.

More people gave blood in Dorset last year than before the pandemic, new figures show, as the NHS pushes for more to register ahead of World Blood Donor Day.

DORSET and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is offering free safety visits to residents.

According to a new report the UK’s biggest banks are no longer too big to fail and could continue to provide vital services even if they are going through a crisis.

Spears married her long-time partner Sam Asghari at her home in Los Angeles yesterday

WHILE Dorset residents were enjoying the Platinum Jubilee celebrations last weekend, traffic cops dealt with crashes, speeding, drug driving and more offences.

Disney+ has rounded up the content you can watch on the streaming platform to celebrate Pride Month this month.

AN EXCITING new family entertainment business that is bringing dozen of new jobs to Bridport is about to open following huge investment which will total more than £1 million once the project is all completed.

A BUSY Dorset route is facing queuing traffic and long delays due to emergency repairs.

It comes as experts have warned the price of petrol will hit £2 per litre this summer

Johnson will hope the pledges to assist individuals onto the property ladder will please rebel MPs and voters who are facing financial pressures.

LOCAL voluntary and community organisations including Beaminster's Prout Bridge Project will share in a £200,000 windfall.

A VIDEO documenting the fossil preparation of a dinosaur has been shared on YouTube.

BRIDPORT will open their new South West Peninsula League Premier East campaign away to Ivybridge on Saturday, August 6.

Bournemouth Airport has a variety of jobs up for grabs, here's some of the vacancies you can apply for now.

Go behind the scenes of a centuries-old brewing process with a free tour.

THE Beaminster Festival is recognised for bringing the best music, theatre, art and literature to the town - and organisers are excited to have Connaught Brass performing as part of this year’s event.

Badger culling in Dorset has started for this summer.

The Jubilee weekend was a triumph for the monarchy and our wonderful Queen, especially to bring our communities together in celebration both of the immense service of Her Majesty to our country and the Commonwealth, but also of everything that makes ...

A fundraising weekend has raised £1,000 to help pay for a now officially opened village playground.

FORMER Bridport caretaker boss Shaun Annetts has opened up his trials and tribulations with the Bees last season.

NEARLY forty per cent of repeat knife offenders in Dorset avoid jail time, the joint third-highest rate in the country; according to new figures.

BEAMINSTER cruised to their fourth victory in five County Division Two games with a 93-run success at Shillingstone.