Five cyclists who rode more than 130 miles in 10 hours between lifeboat stations in the south west raised a huge sum for the RNLI in memory of a much-loved friend.

IT'S now less than a week until Dorset hosts the prestigious Tour of Britain cycle event.

Dorset rail users are facing a reduced timetable from tomorrow due to issues caused by the August heatwave.

Covid-19 vaccine bookings are opening up to millions of people as the autumn booster campaign kicks off. Find out if you are eligible and how to book.

The latest scam sees customers offered a £315 refund by fraudsters impersonating British Gas

DORSET Police are urging victims of blackmail to come forward after the force saw a record number of offences reported to them last year.

More safeguarding concerns were raised about vulnerable adults in Dorset last year, figures show.

A POPULAR literary festival is to relocate to Lyme Regis with the first event next month.

See who launched an unexpected bid for the UK's top job.

Here's what time we will know who will replace Boris Johnson as the new Prime Minister.

The successor to Boris Johnson as Prime Minister of the UK will be announced today, with Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak discovering their fate

A ten-year-old Bridport girl undertook a 46-mile sponsored walk on the way to her summer holiday destination.

Over the weekend the group protested in the dairy aisles of supermarkets in 4 major cities.

September's Harvest moon occurs before the autumn equinox, when will it peak and when do we officially enter the autumn season?

EXTRA spending of £31.5million is being requested to increase the number of school places for children with additional needs in Dorset.

The cost of a single bus journey in England is set to be capped at £2, but not for long. Find out when you can save.

The weather may be changing, but when do we officially enter the autumn season?

AN EXHIBITION showcasing "optimistic paintings" is to go on display at Lyme Regis Museum.

September is upon us and at last the weather is turning a little cooler, with the slow beginning of autumn come the inevitable seasonal issues that are a familiar part of some pet owner’s calendars.

Those of us who find it scary driving on “smart” motorways will, I am sure, welcome the signal from Liz Truss that she will ban “smart” motorways if she becomes the Prime Minister.

There was a hatful of fun to be had as one of the area's quirkiest festivals made a return.

A Bridport charity which has received national recognition for the amazing work it does in the community is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a series of events.

Ukrainian refugees gathered in Bridport to celebrate their Independence Day - as the country fights for its survival.

A huge sum of £18,000 was raised from this year's spectacular Candles on the Cobb event which returned to Lyme Regis after four years.

HERE it is – the first views inside Dorchester’s latest ‘big build’, the 650-space Dorset County Hospital multi-storey car park.

Fewer people cycled at least once a week in Dorset last year than in 2020, new figures show.

The big day has arrived!

Tesco, Lidl, Co-op and Asda are among the supermarkets to issue recalls for a range of reasons

Animal charity Blue Cross has warned dog owners of the law.

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

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak made last-ditch pitches to Tory members in the 12th and final official leadership hustings this week.

When I saw your ‘Absolutely Shocking’ headline in last week’s paper I mistakenly thought you were describing the disparity between the price of petrol at Morrisons in Bridport and the BWOC garage in Misterton – 178p vs 164p. That equates to o...

IMPROVEMENTS are being made at a care home in Lyme Regis previously declared 'inadequate' by the Care Quality Commission.

There have been more than 500 reports of abandoned animals in Dorset since 2021, data reveals.

Amazon Prime's subscription price rise is coming in the same month the company releases Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

Virgin, BT and Sky Broadband customers have been warned against turning off their internet routers at night amid soaring energy prices.

DORSET Council is looking at extending the opening times of public buildings in order to provide a warm place for residents during the winter amid rising energy bills.

Over 100 schools in Dorset were rated good or outstanding at their last inspection, figures show.

A film society has gathered films from across the world for their new season of world cinema.

Emergency workers in Dorset have been assaulted over 100 times in the past year, figures show.

NHS Dorset is reminding students to check that they are up to date with their vaccinations before starting university.

ORGANISATIONS helping people who are struggling in Bridport are concerned about how the cost of living crisis will impact residents as they are already seeing an increase in demand for services.

ONE of the last things you expect to happen on your trip down to the seaside is being subject to a robbery – especially if the thief is a seagull and the beloved item stolen is a delicious ice cream.

Bridport Business Chamber of Trade and Commerce have some meetings coming up - including an important discussion about the town’s electricity needs.

HOLD onto your hat for one of Dorset's quirkiest festivals.

Dorset's motorists will have 10 road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week.

Dorset Council spent more than £1million in laying off dozens of employees in the past year, new figures show.

A list of possible names are compiled by Irish forecaster Met Eireann, the UK’s Met Office and the Dutch national weather forecasting service KNMI.

Major changes to train services have been made following a four-mile long speed restriction between Gillingham and Tisbury on the Waterloo-Exeter line.

Dorset has been declared a mail-theft 'hotspot', according to research.