A RETIRED Dorset police officer who went to New York to help in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attack is staging an endurance fitness challenge for two charities on the anniversary of the 2001 atrocity this year.

SCAMMERS are continuing to target residents as the cost-of-living crisis bites, Citizens Advice Bridport is warning.

POSTAL services across Dorset are set to be impacted by strike action announced by trade union the Communication Workers Union (CWU).

GREAT Western Railway will continue to operate services to and from Dorset for at least three more years.

DORSET Police have created a quiz for members of the public to take in order to spot a scam.

A COUNCIL school transport document has been described as “mind-bogglingly difficult” to read.

Dame Deborah James has died at the age of 40 from bowel cancer, her family announced on Tuesday.

POLICE across Dorset are urging the public to take note on which service to contact when dealing with parking issues.

A SEAFOOD festival is hoping to shine the spotlight on “fish that only a mother could love” later this year.

THOUSANDS of Dorset second homeowners are likely to pocket the Government’s £400 cost of living grant – while picking up the same amount again on their main residence.

A MAN who drove drunk on the road where he lives has been banned from getting behind the wheel for 20 months.

BRIDPORT Police has called on people to be vigilant after reports of possible poaching.

COVID cases are rising in the south west, a regional public health authority has warned.

BRIDPORT'S mental health charity has been awarded a £3,000 grant to continue running its successful Bereavement Group.

THE Thomas Hardy Society say they are “absolutely flabbergasted” at the decision by one governing board to remove the Dorset poet’s work from their GCSE syllabus.

FEWER male teachers are teaching Dorset's children, figures suggest.

DORSET Police have launched a campaign to recruit police constables as part of a national programme to increase numbers.

A WARNING has been issued to dog owners regarding the safety of livestock in Dorset.

DORSET Blind Association is encouraging car enthusiasts to book their space for the return of the organisation’s motor show at Lulworth Castle.

Scotland’s First Minister has confirmed she will be writing to Boris Johnson to inform the Prime Minister of her plans.

According to Down Detector, reports of issues started at around 11.19pm on Tuesday afternoon.

Icebergify is the latest tool which Spotify users can utilise to analyse their music taste

CAMPAIGNERS claim changes to the huge housing scheme on the edge of Bridport have not been properly communicated with the community.

A MAN has been arrested after a cannabis factory was discovered at a West Dorset address.

A new family indoor adventure centre is due to open in Bridport today.

A VICTIM has spoken out to warn members of the public after he was the target of a courier fraud.

WHILE Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is considering increasing its debt to over £1.3billion neighbours Dorset Council says it  is unlikely to increase debt levels.

MORE than twice as many patients were waiting longer than 13 weeks for their suspected autism to be diagnosed in Dorset in spring than before the pandemic, new figures show.

THERE IS still time to enter this year's Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride which is set to take place next month.

THE council is flying the Roma Flag this year in honour of Roma Gypsies who lost their lives in Auschwitz during World War II.

The census takes place across the UK every 10 years and provides the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in the country.

Covid boosters will be required again in September as cases continue to rise, a government vaccines expert has warned.

One man remains in life-threatening condition after being rescued from the home, while four other men were also treated for their injuries.

A man is in life-threatening condition after an explosion destroyed a house on Dulwich Road in Kingstanding.

COMPETITORS proved they could grasp the nettle as winners were crowned during the return of the world-famous nettle eating competition.

A CHARMOUTH hotel is asking to change its status to residential with two self-contained holiday units.

The plight of refugees is in the spotlight this week and a service will be held in Bridport today with 'readings, prayers, stories, songs and silence'.

A MONTHLY antique market is happening today.

DORSET Council has issued a warning after thousands of scam emails were sent to residents claiming to be from the authority.

Dorset Council staff who have not completed mandatory data protection training may not be as bad as originally thought - but is still likely to stand at 30 per cent.

The cause of the explosion is still unknown as an evacuation begins with surrounding roads expected to remain closed for “a very long time”.

Sainsbury’s is recalling one of its products over fears it is “unsafe to eat”.

Customers can use Boohoo's new holiday outfit category to choose outfits that suit their destination this summer.

A MEMORIAL concert in honour of a local figure and raising money for good causes is being held in Bridport.

A TIGHT-knit group of community quilters in west Dorset are putting on an exhibition this weekend for the first time since the pandemic.

A GRADE II listed cottage described as 'an absolute Bobby Dazzler' has been listed for sale at auction for the first time in 150 years.

POLICE are warning residents about recent 'suspicious incidents' of people looking to collect scrap.

BEAMINSTER Festival returns from Sunday in what is set to be a bumper 25th anniversary of the festival.

ABBOTSBURY Subtropical Gardens will be hosting its 'largest plant fair yet' tomorrow, running from 10am -3pm.

Drivers were told although chances were low, it is still not worth the risk.