A water company has pledged to install monitors at every sewage overflow in the southwest by the end of next year.

TICKETS for this year’s Bridport Literary Festival have gone on sale.

CYCLISTS (and their bikes) are being encouraged to help create a giant spinning wheel to commemorate the Tour of Britain passing through a town.

It's Chimney Fire Safety Week and the fire service is urging people to get their chimney swept before the winter.

GOOD causes will be hailing the ale as they are set to benefit from the sale of beer at a major event.

THOUSANDS of children and young people have been in contact with mental health services in Dorset over the last year, new figures show.

GOLF clubs have raised an un-fore-gettable amount for a good cause.

DORSET is now in a drought, the Environment Agency has confirmed.

There is just a short time left to help shape investment proposals for Bridport.

PICTURES show the outgoing Prime Minister on his visit to the county today to mark the launch of a £5billion superfast internet project.

FIND out more about GIs stationed in west Dorset during the Second World War at a special talk.

LANDLORDS are being encouraged to work with Dorset Council to give families a stable home and improve the quality of properties by having access to a dedicated service.

DORSET Police's 999 service has experienced record-breaking levels of demand this summer and the force is urging people to ensure they are only calling if in a genuine emergency.

FIREFIGHTERS raced to a combine harvester which was on fire yesterday evening.

Motorists are currently experiencing heavy traffic and congestion on the A35 following a crash.

A BALLET gala created by one of the Royal Ballet's first soloists is being held at a Dorset manor house to support performing arts.

THE outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be making a visit to the county today to mark a £5billion superfast internet project.

POSTAL workers across the county are "the angriest they've ever been" as the prepare for further strike action.

Organisations representing the UK’s independent brewers and beer consumers have called for urgent action on energy and support for the sector across Dorset.

Dorset Council has issued a timely reminder to "check your bus times" before the return to school.

DORCHESTER Town Council and Brewery Square are planning a special schedule of activities to support the Tour of Britain.

TAKE a step inside to see life at Shire Hall in Dorchester before it was transformed into a museum.

Check when you can expect post this week as thousands of Royal Mail staff strike.

The nationwide ban follows similar initiatives from Tesco, Waitrose Morrisons and Asda.

Bosses of six of the UK’s biggest pub and brewing companies are worried for their immediate future

Five people had to be rescued after the boat they were onboard broke down whilst out at sea.

One of the area's most spectacular events returned for the first time in four years.

RESCUERS have reiterated a warning to stay safe at the coast after two major rescues at the weekend - with one swimmer said to have a 'very lucky escape'.

A PUB has been recognised for its food with a top award.

Last Sunday, it was a pleasure to have joined the Bridport Torchlight Procession alongside Mayor Ian Bark and Town Crier John Collingwood.

Lyme Folk Weekend returns next weekend with another three days of amazing entertainment.

FIREFIGHTERS from Bridport Fire Station are holding an open day for the first time in two years.

After months of renovation and significant repairs, a much-loved section of a playground has been re-opened.

MORE than four million retired people have given money to their family or friends in the past six months, research for Dorset pensions and retirement business LV= suggests.

RECENT reports of water pollution on Dorset beaches gives cause for considerable alarm, both to local people and holidaymakers.

Participants from across Dorset are gearing up for the annual Ride and Stride for Churches event.

A restaurateur is asking how her business can survive over the winter amidst the cost of living crisis.

HOPES a village green can be transformed rest on a newly-launched Crowdfunder.

Have a blooming good time at a Bridport Gardening Club’s annual Summer Show.

Last week I wrote about the increasing number of rescue dogs being imported to the UK – particularly from Eastern Europe.

Most of us have seen pictures of vast amounts of waste left behind in the aftermath of a festival – but one company in Dorset is transforming that waste into renewable energy.

Wessex Water has thanked its customers across the south west for using water responsibly during the dry weather this summer, which has helped avoid the need for a hosepipe ban.

Patients from across Dorset are invited to give feedback about their recent experiences of urgent and emergency care.

A man who was illegally living on land not meant for residential use has been fined more than £4,500.

A CHARMOUTH guesthouse has been given consent to change its status to residential with two self-contained holiday units

Volunteers from Lyme Regis RNLI are set to be featured on a popular BBC television series.

PRE-SCHOOL nurseries are "massively underfunded" by government and are facing a serious shortage of staff, an industry boss has said.

Dorset is expecting an influx of visitors over the coming days - and with that comes a warning to stay safe and protect the area.

A VERSATILE violinist is returning to town to perform.

Bridport has had to wait three years for this Bridport Musical Theatre production. But it was certainly worth the wait. ‘Anything Goes’ a musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter was at the Electric Palace all last week, wowing the audiences ...