ANY CUTS to teachers and support staff in Dorset schools is likely to result in a disproportionate impact on families whose children have additional needs.

An extension has been agreed at the Hogshill Stores in Clay Lane, Beaminster to cope with 120 extra new homes for the area.

Drivers in and around Dorset will have nine National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

PRIVATE schools in Dorset could be asked to take on unaccompanied refugee children.

A TRADE body has drawn up a list of measures householders in Dorset can take to protect their homes against flooding.

Dorset arts organisations responsible for bringing amazing theatre and outdoor performances to communities have successfully secured a further three years of funding

South Yorkshire Police confirmed three vehicles containing props were broken into in Doncaster.

A FARM campsite to the west of Weymouth is hoping to extend in time for the 2023 season.

The Environment Agency has issued a fresh flood warning for West Bay.

Copy of a letter sent to Chris Loder, West Dorset MP

Possession of weapon offences have reduced in Dorset but the area’s Police and Crime Commissioner says “more needs to be done”.

At a time when the issue of asylum seekers is so controversially in the national news at present, it was highly informative and moving to see the award-winning play, The Syrian Baker, at Portesham Village Hall recently.

A BAND of 'folk legends' are set to visit west Dorset.

Sir Gavin Williamson resigned from Rishi Sunak's government amid bullying allegations.

With just over six weeks to go until Christmas, Royal Mail is once again lending a helping hand to Santa.

DORSET Council’s financial performance was better than expected in the last financial year – partly due to capital projects being delayed.

FOR the fifth instalment of our cost of living campaign with NatWest, we're looking at five scams SMEs (small and medium sized enterprises) may fall prey to. The rising costs for businesses have created golden opportunities for scammers.

Every year we all wait patiently to find out what music we’ve been listening to for the past year.

The Royal Mail shared its latest recommended posting dates for mail to arrive in time for Christmas.

November was found to be the joint-worst month for driving test pass success rate

A flood warning has been issued for West Bay while the rest of the west coast of Dorset is on flood alert.

THE Met Office has warned of 20mm of rainwithin an hour this evening as Dorset braces for another weather warning.

He's the master of the one-liners and utterly pun-tastic company.

O wondrous Dorset Council, why is it that millions of pounds have been spent on taking away the pylons at Winterbourne Abbas because of spoiling the view on AONB land that Hardy once looked over, yet you have granted planning to build 800-plus homes ...

The Queen Consort's monogram will appear on her personal letterheads, cards and gifts and appears more ornate than the King’s cypher

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he supported the decision to suspend Matt Hancock for entering I'm a Celebrity for the 2022 series

Vandals smashed the windows of four vehicles in a night time spree.

A new book celebrating the Jurassic Coast from an unusual perspective is the culmination of a photojournalist's passion project.

It was touch and go as to whether or not firework displays would go ahead across west Dorset tonight.

Dorset Police's No Excuse mobile camera vans will be dotted around the county this week.

ORGANISERS have pulled the plug on a tradition that dates back 50 years.

Bridport and Beaminster will hold Remembrance Day processions to commemorate those who lost their life during World War I.

BRIDPORT twice came from behind as a brace from new signing Fred Parsons helped the Bees claim a 2-2 draw in their bottom-of-the-table battle with Elburton Villa at St Mary’s Field.

Find out more about boat building at a talk in Lyme Regis.

Eexpert local naturalist Professor Tom Brereton will be giving an illustrated talk on the subject of the breeding birds of the Bridport area.

The ticketing site for Glastonbury 2023 has crashed amid a flurry of people attempting to secure their place at the festival next year.

Nurses across the UK have voted to go on national strike action in a dispute over pay and working conditions amid the cost of living crisis.

A fireworks display in Dorchester has been cancelled - but as it currently stands, others are still set to go ahead.

A solar farm within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Maiden Newton has been rejected by Dorset councillors.

A BRIDPORT teenager born with a rare liver disease has gone on the 'trip of a lifetime' to Florida.

Community projects supporting cost-of-living challenges, celebrating heritage and supporting mental health are being reminded that they can now apply for council grants.

A shop in Bridport is hosting a celebration day to recognise its supported charities.

A trial date has been set for a man accused of raping and kidnaping a woman.

A DORSET charity will benefit from hundreds of pounds raised at a Christmas craft fair.

Luxury chocolate brand Lindor has launched its 2022 Christmas advert ahead of the festive season.

The dancing duo from BBC's Strictly Come Dancing Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec, star in this year's Freemans advert for the festive period.

Detainees at a West London immigration center have caused a disturbance after a power outage led some in the facility to arm themselves with various weapons.

Two former UK Prime Ministers have hit out at the popular Netflix show, The Crown for its depiction of events.

Experts have revealed the best stations to keep dogs calm and entertained this Guy Fawkes Night as pet owners across the country prepare for tonight.

Eight Harry Potter films were released by Warner Bros. between 2001 and 2011 grossing $7.7billion globally.