Jurassic Fields returns to Asker Meadows

The chairman of Beaminster Town Council has been ordered to pay a court bill after being caught speeding along a main route in Dorset, a court heard.

THE OWNERS of a scared and nervous dog who went missing over a month ago have vowed to not leave the area until he is found as they describe the ordeal as ‘torture’.

A DORSET MP says he is "pleased" to see Boris Johnson step down after losing confidence in him as local leaders start to bid on who would be a fitting replacement to take over as Prime Minister.

Bridport welcomes Jurassic Fields back to Asker Meadows tonight for the first time in three years.

This is the moment a fish and chip-eating couple are ambushed by a mob of hangry seagulls.

Students and staff at the Sir John Colfox Academy were in full force to celebrate pride month.

Dorset homes are "desperately" needed to bring Ukrainian families to safety.

LODERS CE Primary Academy in Bridport has held its school summer fair for the first time in three years.

A BOUTIQUE B&B recently named the 'world's fourth best' has been voted as the best hotel to grab breakfast across the whole of England.

A hearing this week will decide if changes can be made to the licence for a West Dorset farm.

A COMMUNITY'S Royal British Legion branch and hall has been saved from closure after new volunteers stepped up to help form a committee.

Boris Johnson is resigning as Conservative Party leader, the BBC has reported.

A BUSINESS event is being held in Bridport to better connect the area.

A convicted rapist and kidnapper, missing from prison for a month, could have reached Dorset and may be using the South West Coast Path.

TWO fire crews raced to a school after reports of a large vehicle fire.

The Prime Minister’s resignation after haemorrhaging support among his ministers and MPs will fire the starting gun for a contest to replace him.

DORSET Council has been told to improve its alternative education after a boy ADHD miss out on almost two years of schooling.

Boris Johnson's resignation follows a string of ministerial resignations in protest of his leadership.

Boris Johnson has spoken to Tory 1922 Committee chairman Sir Graham Brady and agreed to stand down, a No 10 source said.

COUNCIL meetings in Dorset will now be manned by a private security firm following disruption from climate protesters 'Grannies for the future'.

CONSERVATIVE leadership at a national level is a “distraction” from local priorities, according to Dorset Council’s leader of the opposition.

THE Met Office has said there is a 'likely chance' a heatwave will hit the southwest this weekend.

Mr Johnson finally lost control of power in No 10 following a string of resignations from ministers and aides, according to reports.

Nadhim Zahawi has called for Boris Johnson to resign in a public statement released this morning.

Ahead of the peak summer season, additional beaches across Dorset will have lifeguard cover.

BRIDPORT will host Weymouth for the first time since 2017 when the two sides meet in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday.

BRIDPORT took their first win for 10 months with a 4-1 success over Bishops Lydeard in their second pre-season friendly at St Mary’s Field.

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A market on the weekend promoting small businesses in Poundbury will be held this weekend.

BEAMINSTER continued their stellar County Division Two form with a low-scoring 21-run victory over Shaftesbury at the Memorial Ground.

ST CATHERINE'S took the overall honours as the Year 3 and 4 Primary Quadkids Athletics competition was hosted by the Sir John Colfox Academy.

Shareholders voted against the call after Sainsbury's chairman told them it would reduce the company’s flexibility.

Boris LIE-PA is described as a “resignation hazy IPA”, brewed to celebrate the next chapter as Johnson steps down.

Boris Johnson said: "I want you to know how sad I am to be giving up the best job in the world."

Suella Braverman, the Attorney General, is the first person to launch a leadership bid to be the next PM following Boris Johnson's resignation.

Both Tory MPs and Conservative Party members play a decisive role in electing the next leader.

It has been revealed today that Boris Johnson is preparing to resign his position as Prime Minister.

Amid a series of fresh resignations from his Government, Mr Johnson has finally agreed to resign as Tory leader.

Reaction comes in as Boris Johnson plans to step down as Prime Minister

Boris Johnson has lost control of power in No 10 following a string of resignations from ministers and aides, according to reports.

The Labour leader has reacted to reports that Boris Johnson is set to resign

Rishi Sunak, Sajid Javid, Liz Truss and Nadhim Zahawi are all contenders to replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister

Resignations have continued into the morning.

AN EMERGENCY service serving Dorset has been reported to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).

➡️Boris Johnson is struggling to maintain a grip on power in No 10 as ministers and aides continue to quit his Government in protest at his leadership ➡️ South Dorset MP Richard Drax backs Johnson to stay in No 10, while West Dorset MP Chris ...

Boris Johnson has lost the support of one of Dorset's Conservative MPs.

After a two-year break, the annual Alice Dilke Memorial Concert returns to the Church of St Candida and Holy Cross, Whitchurch Canonicorum, on Sunday, July 31 at 3pm.

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford described it as a miracle Boris Johnson had even made it to PMQs.

COUNCILS have been urged to introduce a ban on the goldfish being handed out as prizes at funfairs and festivals.