Extra licensing hours have been agreed for Bredy Farm at Burton Bradstock.

A barn has been destroyed by a fire. Firefighters were called to a barn near Membury at around 5:35pm on Saturday.

A person has been rescued from a drain after becoming trapped in a tiny space.

A FEAST of classical, jazz and world music from internationally acclaimed performers and an exhibition of art and ceramics comes to a west Dorset village next month.

It’s full steam ahead as the Bridport and District Model Railway Club’s annual summer exhibition returns.

A community quilting group have raised over two thousand pounds for charity on their fifteenth anniversary fair.

TAKE a walk back in time with ‘in demand’ Bridport Museum.

A small number of Bridport homes have been hit by power cuts this evening.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to several Dorset establishments

NEW medicines hit the veterinary market on a regular basis, and it is always interesting to hear about latest developments.

AS PART of the Fire Kills campaign, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is asking parents and carers to make any kitchen activities a chance for children to learn this summer.

CAN you give any of these pets a forever home?

West Bay descended into chaos and hilarity last night with the return of the much-loved raft race.

THIS year's Bridport and Lyme Regis News’ Pet Idol winner is celebrating the pawsome achievement.

A POWERFUL story surrounding a harsh history is to be told in Bridport next week to raise money for Women’s Aid.

SEVERAL people are facing fines after illegally camping on a Dorset beach.

A FAMILY were rescued by emergency services after smoke billowed from their car on the A35.

One of west Dorset's most prized country show is returning this weekend.

The UN health agency’s declaration could spur further investment in treating the once-rare disease

A NEW way to interact with Dorset Council is being piloted from today with a focus on increasing face-to-face interactions.

As the documentary McEnroe hits cinemas, the tennis veteran tells Rachael Davis about the pressure of the sport and the legacy he wants to leave.

A walkout from the RMT on July 27 and Aslef on July 30 are still set to go ahead

The report accounted for the cost of items like insect repellent, meals and drinks at each destination

Motorists have been issued a warning before heading out in the car this weekend.

A man who was reported missing earlier this morning has been located.

LYME REGIS Lifeboat Week gets underway on Saturday and it’s a welcome return to a full programme of events.

A BONFIRE was left unattended despite multiple safety warnings during the current bout of hot weather.

A rockfall in west Dorset has prompted fresh warning to beachgoers.

THUNDER, lightning and flooding could be seen across Dorset today.

AN ART lecture in aid of Ukraine will be held this weekend.

A CAR was seized as as part of an eventful evening for Dorchester's traffic cops.

Based on average calculations it means each person could be owed £3,363 but experts warn the total could actually be even higher.

As more people work from home, HMRC is encouraging people to check to see if they could a tax relief.

Officers searching for a missing man are concerned for his welfare.

Thousands of children in Dorset are in families affected by a limit on child allowance benefits, estimates suggest.

House prices increased slightly, by 0.8%, in Dorset in May, new figures show.

A pairing perfect for warm weather will be offered at this year's Dorset Seafood Festival.

DORSET & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has joined a national campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour, a cause of a "significant" number of fires.

Planned strike action from exam board staff could delay GCSE and A Level results.

An image posted on Facebook group Fuel Price Stand Against Tax suggests demonstrations will be held “nationwide”

LOCAL leaders have praised a government review into the impact of short-term holiday lets in towns and villages which have become tourist hotspots.

Swimmers were evacuated from the water at West Bay after a man was injured.

A POPULAR festival will take over town this weekend.

‘The F1 of homemade raft racing’ will return with a splash today.

A SIGNIFICANT fire was extinguished from the inside of an oak tree yesterday after it was believed to have been started deliberately.

MORE Dorset pupils are receiving free school meals than ever before, new figures have revealed.

THUNDER, lightning and flooding could be seen across Dorset tomorrow.

Many phone network providers have charged their roaming charges.

Those heading to the sea are being urged to respect local wildlife.

NEW building work in parts of Dorset which drain into Poole Harbour could be more difficult to approve with new environmental standards.