The number of crimes involving child sexual exploitation in Dorset has nearly doubled in the past year, figures show.

FINISHING touches are underway at a historic landmark in Bridport.

Dorset Council is marking National Care Leaver's week and asking residents to consider if they can help support young people in the community.

RECORD numbers of a rare breed of moth have been discovered in a forest in Dorset following a restoration project to protect the species.

A date has been set for the trial of a man charged with causing the death of a motorcyclist.

Old coins with Queen Elizabeth II's portrait will remain legal tender

Looking for things that go bump in the night or want to make contact with the other side?

The Royal Mint has today shared that production has officially begun on the first coins of King Charles for circulation.

‘There is no place for racism in our town.’

Concerns have been raised over accessibility after tweaks to a key bus route.

BUDGET pressures are growing at County Hall as inflation and rising demand for services take a toll.

There has been a crash on the A35.

A DETERMINED metal dectorist has reunited a woman with a much-loved ring she lost while gardening.

Bonfire by the beach will take place this weekend.

A West Dorset landmark turned pink for a good cause.

DORSET Council has announced the revised collection days for refuse and recycling over the Christmas Period.

Just one in seven sexual orientation hate crimes led to a charge or summons in Dorset last year, figures suggest.

It comes as pubs and brewers have warned beer shortages could hit the UK this winter

BRIDPORT are entering a “massive” period of fixtures, boss Chris Herbst has warned.

Dorset Police is looking for people from all backgrounds to join their team of special constables.

BRIDPORT earned their first win of the season in the most dramatic style as Mitch Waters landed a conversion to seal a 28-26 victory over Lytchett Minster.

BRIDPORT boss Chris Herbst labelled as “ridiculous” his side’s defending since he was made permanent manager.

LYME Regis turned in a superb performance to end Elmore Seconds’ unbeaten run with a battling 3-2 victory at Davey Fort.

NEW manager Adam Herring’s first game as Bridport Reserves yielded a point as Wimborne Town Reserves fought back for a 3-3 draw in the Jewson Dorset Premier League at St Mary’s Field.

BRIDPORT Boxing Club chief Alan Slaney has issued a plea for supporters to collect their tickets for the club’s annual fight night.

Shell has recorded further profits for the third quarter of 2022 as many Brits struggle to keep up with the rising cost of energy bills.

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 flood alert has been issued for West Bay.

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.

The medium term fiscal plan, due on October 31, will now be published on November 17 as an autumn statement

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.