A RETIRED couple from Dorset have been left in shock after a collection of rare banknotes they discovered more than 30 years ago sold for £51,000 on Channel 5’s Cash In The Attic.

SOME events for a popular literary festival sold out quickly after tickets went on sale.

The average household in Dorset could spend thousands of pounds per year on their energy bill when the new price cap comes into effect in October, analysis suggests.

Action that is 'big and bold' enough to match the scale of the cost of living crisis is needed a group representing small businesses says.

Health experts have revealed their dream foods to help you fall asleep and stay asleep.

The Christmas cash boost will not need to be repaid and will not affect any other benefits you may receive.

RINGWOOD has been playing host to 50 first dates as a group of water voles has been moved to the town.

Outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson could claim up to £115,000 a year to run his office following his exit from Downing Street.

Read Boris Johnson's speech in full as he heads to Balmoral to meet the Queen.

Dorries is said to be returning to the back benches.

Boris Johnson appeared to take a shot at his fellow Tory MP’s likening leadership of the party to a relay race

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

An incredible phenomenon was witnessed ahead of a storm which lashed Dorset bringing thunder and lightning and flash flooding.

Firefighters are celebrating the success of their annual open day.

Liz Truss has been urged to "get a grip on the energy crisis" by Dorset's Chamber of Commerce.

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.

The announcement came today at the QEII Conference Centre in central London on the same day Parliament returns.

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.

Truss will replace the outgoing Boris Johnson and will be invited to form a government by the Queen tomorrow.

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.

Businesses across Dorset are being encouraged to make themselves aware of their fire safety responsibilities.

A woman with the Twitter handle @Liztruss got quite a few messages from people not realising they were tagging the wrong account.

The sterling was last at its lowest against the dollar in 1985.

Here's what comes after a new Prime Minister is appointed.

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.