ONE PERSON has been hospitalised following a crash between two vehicles earlier this morning.

A WEEKEND of vintage vehicles, steam engines and stalls rolled into West Bay.

VETERAN, vintage and post-war classic motorcycles will line up along Lyme Regis seafront for the popular Coast to Coast motorcycle run on Sunday, July 10.

BRIDPORT Police says anti-social behaviour in Plottingham Playing Field risks taking resources away "from a life threatening emergency".

Thorncombe Community Shop held a Platinum Jubilee special lunch for 21 people, volunteers and customers alike on Thursday, June 2.

Excitement is growing ahead of Beaminster Horticultural Society’s Summer Show – the highlight of the society’s annual calendar.

RESIDENTS across Dorset are being warned to stick to a set of rules to avoid online scams.

A NEW study has revealed that more than three quarters of teachers across the south west region believe pupils are less ready for work during the post-Covid era.

Parts of England could reach temperatures hotter than Portugal, Jamaica and Cost Rica, experts have warned.

BUDDING young travellers across Bridport are being invited to visit a family event and consider making a trip to France.

BRIDPORT campaigners will be highlighting the difficulties experienced by refugees from all over the world as part of an awareness raising initiative.

Live music is returning to an independent record shop.

The scam competition offers people the chance to win a cooler of beer in time for Sunday.

Aldi has become the first UK supermarket to launch ice cream for dogs - just in time for summer.

Purchase scams, where people buy goods that never arrive or are not as advertised, are by far the most common type of scam.

DORSET Stop the War is to take part in an international day of action for peace in Ukraine.

THOUSANDS of pounds in grants are to be awarded to local projects which aim to help boost the county's health.

RESIDENTS are being urged not to take fire safety risks amid the cost of living crisis.

PEOPLE who struggle with their mental health because of social stigmas around their sexuality or gender identity are being urged to seek support during Pride Month.

The Met Office has issued level 2 and level 1 heat warnings across England as temperatures are set to increase this week.

Hay fever suffers are being told that this week will see pollen levels be very strong.

A TV CHEF who lives near Lyme Regis has spoken of his love of the great outdoors, and the unpredictability of cooking over fire.

A BRIDPORT schoolgirl who was inspired to write a positive poem during the dark days of lockdown has had her work published in a poetry anthology.

The Strawberry Supermoon is the last supermoon of the year – here’s how to see it in Dorset.

An elderly man who went missing from west Dorset overnight has been found safe and well.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to Dorset’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

The competition watchdog has previously made Asda and Morrisons sell off a number of forecourts during private equity acquisitions.

A SUMMER celebration aims to thank key workers who kept the country running through the pandemic and are doing the same again in the cost-of-living crisis.

YOUNG people from across the county assembled for Dorset’s first Youth Climate Conference.

The hit BBC Crime show will be missing from screens this evening.

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.

The Conservative Party, Lord Duncan said, was “quite mercenary” when it comes to removing party leaders they deem to no longer be up to the job.

Giant Hogweed is a common plant found along hedgerows in the UK and the sap from the plant can cause burns to dogs and humans.

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.