A pioneering cohousing community is celebrating a ‘momentous milestone’ in its journey of creating 53 new affordable eco homes for local people.

Concerns have been raised about work in a town centre car park which started this week apparently without any warning.

A MAN has appeared in court to deny a charge of causing the death of a motorcyclist in west Dorset by careless or inconsiderate driving.

Bridport have secured the future of the football club after signing a 99-year lease on their St Mary’s Field home.

The Jurassic Coast has been voted the most idyllic place for a walk by the nation's ramblers.

Dorset Police overspending could reduce its balances by £4.7m at the end of the financial year – unless it is tackled before then.

A new chapter on energy saving measures has been opened at Dorset libraries - in a green scheme that will save more than £40,000 a year.

RAIL passengers are being reminded to only travel "if absolutely necessary" as services buckle up for the latest round of strike action.

New ventilators donated to Dorset County Hospital will make a 'real difference', a consultant says.

The UK Health Security Agency in the South West is urging everyone in Dorset eligible for a free flu vaccine and a COVID-19 booster to take up the offer as soon as possible ahead of what could be a difficult winter with respiratory viruses circulatin...

BRIDPORT interim boss Chris Herbst has revealed he has formally applied for the vacant manager’s position.

Community groups across Dorset are being encouraged to apply for a £10,000 grant from, national charity, Heart Research UK.

AMATEUR boxing returns to the Bridport area in November with the renewal of a hugely popular fight night.

LYME Regis recorded their biggest margin of victory for 23 months, thrashing Ottery St Mary Reserves 6-1 at Davey Fort.

BEAMINSTER got on the board in the Dorset Senior League after a battling 1-1 draw against an experienced Westland Sports Reserves.

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng unveiled a number of changes in last Friday’s announcement in the face of rising energy bills and the cost-of-living crisis

A man in his 60s had to be taken to hospital after being bitten by a dog in Bridport.

More households with children were threatened with homelessness in Dorset last year, new figures show.

Dorset Police recorded hundreds of crimes related to gambling over two years, figures show.

House prices in Dorset have risen by nearly £50,000 over the last year - but growth is slower than the national average.

Retrofitting homes would create thousands of jobs across Dorset, according to a report.

Firefighters from Bridport brushed up their skills on a special training day.

Dorset has been revealed as one of the most skin-friendly regions in the country.

One expert said they were more worried about flu this year than they had been for several years.

There has been a decrease in activity at West Bay and Lyme Regis harbours over the summer.

Work is being being carried out at a town centre car park, with only a small area remaining open to the public in the meantime.

Dorset Council is facing a £29 million gap in its budget for the next financial year.

A family has tracked down and restored the headstone of their noted ancestor almost 180 years after his death.

Dorset County Hospital Trust was caring for 24 coronavirus patients in hospital as of Tuesday, figures show.

A popular fete has raised an amazing £22,000 for a local charity.

Police are appealing for help from the public in tracking down a wanted man from Dorset.

The RNLI in Lyme Regis has appointed a new operations manager.

Coins and banknotes featuring King Charles III and Queen Elizabeth II will co-circulate, with old coins remaining legal tender

Dorset businesses which want to reduce their plastic consumption and become more sustainable could be in with a chance of winning an award.

With the announcement that the currency featuring the late monarch and her son will co-circulate.

A performance of drama and music can be seen at Beaminster Museum.

Following the government's decision to cut taxes and borrow more, the bank of England has warned interest rates could rise after the value of the pound fell.

A number of lenders have temporarily paused mortgage offers for new customers due to the possibility of interest rates going up

King Charles III’s new cypher has been revealed ahead of the official period of royal mourning ending.

The Royal Mail has announced that four stamps that feature portraits of Queen Elizabeth II will be released in her memory.

Three sheep have been killed in a suspected dog attack.

A WEST Dorset dairy farm has been fined more than £52k after Trading Standards officers found three calves sick and emaciated, as well as a series of other offences relating to conditions on their farm.

There has been a crash on the coast road.

A closure has come into force on a section of a busy street near Bridport town centre.

Have you seen the shiny orange lorries that travel frequently on the A35 near Bridport?

A Bridport-based languages teacher is expanding her lessons to help improve mental health by giving people’s brains a good workout.

An MP has called for Parliament to regulate social media in the wake of the Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield queue jump scandal.

POLICE in Dorset have a new weapon in the fight against rural crime.

A five-day festival will be staged across Dorset to showcase the county’s exciting digital future.

Tens of thousands of free swimming sessions for children and young people in Dorset have been accessed during the summer months.