A cyclist who was hit by a car which then drove off is pleading with motorists to show more consideration – and has thanked those who came to his aid.

A MAN is due in court following the discovery of a suspected cannabis factory at an address in West Dorset.

A Bridport residential home is to almost double in size with an extension.

CHANGES are planned for Hogshill Stores at Clay Lane, Beaminster to cope with 120 extra new homes for the area.

A TOWN held a stunning torchlight procession to mark the start of its popular Carnival Week.

FIREFIGHTERS have slammed the behaviour of youths who set fire to a bin in a skatepark yesterday.

Hugh Bonneville, Dame Sheila Hancock, PJ Harvey Alan Titchmarsh are among the stars set to descend on Bridport in early November.

Volunteers have painted the 186-seat stand at a football club in Dorset.

MARK Hix is kicking off oyster season with a special all-day celebration in Lyme Regis.

THE fertility rate rose in Dorset last year, figures show, and surpassed pre-pandemic levels.

Do you care about what goes on around you, wish your community had a louder voice, and want to make a difference? Then we may have a job for you.

The Mayor of Bridport says he is saddened to see the mural at Bridport Football Club vandalised and is calling on those responsible to come forward.

Nine striking new sculptures have appeared around Bridport.

A charity working to maintain open green space in the heart of its town has made plans for the next half year of fundraising.

TRANSPORT enthusiasts can take a ride on a variety of vintage vehicles as the Dorchester Bus Rally returns this weekend.

REGATTA week at Lyme Regis continues with the Gig Club regatta as part of the popular Jurassic League on Saturday (9.30am).

BOSS Edgar Marcu says Bridport are aiming to take “another step forward” when they host Crediton United at St Mary’s Field on Saturday (3pm).

The popular Bridport Record and Music Fair will be held this Saturday.

BEAMINSTER continued their challenge for the County Division Two title with a high-scoring win over Shillingstone at the Memorial Ground.

LYME Regis Golf Club's ladies have continued to be busy throughout July – including an inventive fancy dress Lady Captain's Day.

Met Office meteorologist Marco Petagna said the risk of wildfires was very high.

Prices range from £13 for what is called a brilliant uncirculated coin to £2,865 for a gold proof version.

Firefighters from both Bridport and Beaminster Fire Station tackled a grass fire earlier today.

The risk is clear - ban the sale of disposable barbecues to protect Dorset's wildlife.

A MAN has been sentenced after being found guilty of assaulting a woman by beating her.

A CHARITY has held a very successful summer lunch at a village hall to raise money for cancer research.

There's not long to wait until the return of the biggest show in west Dorset.

THE upper floors of a West Street building in Bridport are to be converted into five self-contained flats.

Five self-contained holiday units have been approved for Broad Road Farm, Beaminster Road, Bridport.

A talk on the marine life of Lyme Bay can be heard at Sladers Yard in West Bay on Thursday, September 1.

Engineers have spruced up a hospital's moving 30-foot pencil sculpture.

It comes after Love Island After Sun co-host Darren Harriott quizzed the pair on their relationship.

Energy bosses will be asked to submit a breakdown of expected profits and payouts as well as investment plans for the next three years

A ‘BEST of British’ themed event in Dorchester is set to raise funds for two charities.

HOUSEHOLDS across Dorset are being urged to be vigilant this summer after research found more than one in six adults in the UK had been impacted by rogue traders.

With temperatures on the rise again, what better place to cool off than an outdoor pool or splash park – here’s what Dorset has to offer.

The Met Office has today issued a four-day amber warning for extreme heat across parts of England and Wales.

Last month's record-breaking temperatures would have been "virtually impossible" without climate change.

The tax policies between Sunak and Truss differ quite a bit

Current laws allow driving licence holders to drive a vehicle with a weight of up to 3.5 tons.

Reports of a woman missing at sea prompted a search by emergency services.

There is slow traffic in Bridport due to a crash.

A new mural running alongside Bridport Football Club has been vandalised.

A minor injuries unit remains closed today due to Covid-related staff absence.

A two-car crash on the A35 is causing delays and slow traffic.

A CHARITY has held a very successful summer lunch at a village hall to raise money for cancer research.

CLIPPER Teas has triumphed again at the Great Taste Awards 2022.

GRANTS totalling more than £10,000 have been awarded to 12 grassroot groups and charities who are using nature to improve people’s quality of life.

North Dorset Police is warning about the dangers of cold callers after a man was targeted by unscrupulous workers.

Brits have been warned that their ‘1st’ and 2nd’ class stamps will be unusable from January 2023.