Police investigating a fatal road traffic collision in Dorchester are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward.

POLICE are appealing for information after a woman was reportedly sexually assaulted on a bench in Dorchester.

RESIDENTS have been thanked for their warm welcome to Ukrainian’s as it is revealed that more than 180 Dorset school places have been offered to children fleeing the conflict.

Cruising into retirement - Lyme Regis’ Lifeboat Operations Chief is set to retire.

MORE than 20,000 meals have been donated by Dorset shoppers in the space of just three days.

A PROJECT which explores how technology can help overcome challenges in rural areas has won more national recognition for its internationally groundbreaking work.

PHILIP St L Morris’s unnecessarily verbose letter regarding a very minor incident which occurred at Charmouth’s small but delightful promenade is nothing more than a long-winded ‘storm in a teacup’ admission that he had his dog off the lead o...

Multiple guns were lost or stolen in Dorset last year, new figures show.

It’s colourless, odourless and tasteless but high levels of this gas can increase the risk of cancer – see the interactive map showing Dorset’s radon hotspots.

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

A fire at a beauty spot is believed to have been started deliberately, according to the fire service.

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

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

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

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.

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.

A BRAND new event that will help make the most of the summer evenings starts in West Bay today.

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?

TAX credits customers in Dorset are being urged to renew their claims before the July 31 deadline.

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.