A Beaminster family are appealing for donations to help with accommodation and petrol costs as the husband drives 120 miles to see his wife.

A COMBINE harvester caused plumes of smoke after it went up in flames in a crop field near Lyme Regis as temperatures continue to soar.

AN electrical fire left a hospital and surrounding areas without power after a high voltage pylon went up in flames.

FEARS over the risk of fire and the effect of new buildings on the landscape have failed to convince Dorset planners to reject a battery storage facility at the solar site at Wyld Meadow Farm, Monkton Wyld.

Residents in a Dorset village were left ‘baffled’ after yellow lines suddenly appeared outside a popular local bakery.

FIREFIGHTERS have warned the public to ensure barbecues are fully extinguished after they tackle another disposable barbecue fire.

A limited-edition cider made right here in Bridport has been hailed a UK first.

Warning to Dorset beachgoers over “unstable” World Heritage coastline after second Jurassic Coast landslide in two weeks.

Drugs deaths in Dorset have reached an all-time high, figures show.

A west Dorset-based beauty salon is hosting a charity raffle to celebrate 21 years in the community and 10 years under the ownership of Caroline Street.

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 RED fire severity alert – the highest level possible – has been issued for all of Dorset for the coming days as extreme hot weather is expected to hit the area.

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

Emergency services were called to an undergrowth fire at the foot of steep cliffs.

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.

The Perseid meteor shower is set to peak in the early hours of Saturday.

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.

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

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.

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).

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).

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.

The Met Office raises the Fire Severity Index to highest level as Dorset drought expected amid second heatwave.

A Met Office amber weather warning is currently in place for the extreme heat.

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

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.

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