A flood alert has been issued for West Bay.

Dorset County Council was the subject of more than 100 complaints and enquiries to the ombudsman about its actions last year, new figures show.

A Dorset environmental group is planning to create a long stretch of hedges across the county from one end to the other.

You could be fined £5,000 for driving while wearing gloves, coats or scarves, experts have warned

House prices increased by 1.6% – more than the average for the South West – in Dorset in August, new figures show.

Dorset Council is partnering up with Citizens Advice to ask people to think carefully before committing to equity release schemes.

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly denied allegations that the return of Suella Braverman came in exchange for her endorsement of Rishi Sunak

Pollution warnings remain in place at a number of beaches along the Dorset coastline.

THE cloudy sky didn't stop the remarkable vision of the partial solar eclipse this morning in Dorset.

POLICE investigating a burglary of a Sony projector system near Bridport have appealed to the public for information.

Ambulance workers from across Dorset are voting on whether to take strike action.

Dorset Council says it is doing all it can to resolve traffic problems at Sherborne – caused by damage to an Acreman Street house wall in an accident in February.

Rishi Sunak has been announced as the new leader of the Conservative Party and, in doing so, becomes the latest Prime Minister.

A MUM from Ukraine who was given refuge in a Dorset home has helped her host bring a beautiful children's book to print.

Dorset's Chamber of Commerce has called on the new Prime Minister to set out his plan for economic recovery.

Blooming beautiful railway stations were celebrated at a special awards ceremony.

More than 900,000 drivers have failed to renew photocard licenses which expired in the past year

BBC and Disney announce a partnership over the international broadcasting of the iconic UK TV show, Doctor Who amid a change in logo.

King Charles III was “graciously pleased” to accept Liz Truss’ resignation as she became the shortest serving Prime Minister in British history

Liz Truss has revealed what she has learned during her short stint as Prime Minister in her final speech outside Downing Street.

Harry Hill left many viewers scared after 'creepy' interview with ventriloquist doll on BBC Breakfast with Victoria Fritz yesterday morning.

Actor Leslie Jordan, known for appearances in American Horror Story and Will & Grace, has died aged 67.

A man accused of historic sex offences has been found not guilty following a re-trial.

There will be a reduction in bus services between Lyme Regis and Seaton at the end of this month.

A busy route in Bridport is set to be shut for five days starting today due to repair works.

A window firm won the race to a top award for customer satisfaction.

After many years of pressing the highway authorities to use a little more common sense and vision about the unnecessary and inappropriate cutting of roadside verges, it is gratifying to see that this year, touch wood, a little more thought has been a...

Rishi Sunak will become the UK's next Prime Minister following the resignation of Liz Truss

Police have issued a warning after seeing an increase in the number of reports of scams involving the messaging service WhatsApp.

Dorset Police made 22 arrests in September in its efforts to reduce and eliminate drug crime in the county.

The rare Kew Gardens 50p coin was sold on eBay for £165 after the special item was found in a 32-way bidding war.

See Penny Mordaunt's Brexit views, voting record and more as competes with Rishi Sunak in the Tory leadership race.

If the former chancellor is given the keys to Downing Street today, these are some of the policies outlined in the Tory leadership hustings three months ago

Boris Johnson has pulled out of the race for Downing Street, with just Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt remaining.

Dorset is on flood alert after thunderstorms boomed overhead and heavy rain lashed the county - with more to come.

A 'runaway car' collided with another vehicle after rolling down a hill.

It's a long-held tradition and a big part of the Christmas fun.

More pollution alerts have been issued for the Dorset coast after sewage was discharged.

A MAN thought to be the last railwayman who worked in Bridport has died peacefully at home aged 96.

Having been designated as vulnerable over 80s eligible for a Covid vaccination, we have been trying for the last three weeks to access one nearby.

THESE images are from a silent melodrama about drug smuggling at West Bay.

West Dorset MP Chris Loder has declared his support for Rishi Sunak in the race to be the next Prime Minister.

Dorset County Hospital Trust was caring for 29 coronavirus patients in hospital as of Tuesday, figures show.

Dorset Council’s chief executive, Matt Prosser, is to take on a two-year presidency of a national organisation – in addition to running the council.

A fireworks display will be returning once more to a cricket club with more than £1,000 worth of fireworks.

Rishi Sunak could become the UK’s next Prime Minister on Monday as he has officially entered the tory race.

Are there wild big cats in the UK? Reports of big cat sightings have been made across the UK.

A HEADTEACHER in Bridport said no children were near the scene of a shelter where drug users' needles were discovered.

Thieves have struck again and stole another catalytic converter in west Dorset.

Pollution alerts have been issued for parts of Dorset.