Millions of people are on the move this Easter weekend - follow our live travel blog for updates

The Dorset coastal village of Charmouth is among the best villages to visit in west Dorset

There is still time to catch the colourful elephants which are roaming Bridport!

HC-One's St James Park Care Home, in Bridport, Dorset, is preparing to welcome Reverend Janice Moore for their annual Easter celebration, continuing a beloved tradition that has spanned over ten years.

A goods vehicle operator’s licence has been requested for an operating centre in Drimpton

Excitement is building for a staple event in the west Dorset calendar

Steve Bugeja to headline a comedy night at Marine Theatre.

TRADERS in Lyme Regis are looking forward to a busy bank holiday weekend after weeks of disruption caused by roadworks.

A yellow weather warning has been issued for heavy rain across Dorset

Residents in west Dorset have called for more affordable housing in the wake of rejected retirement home plans in Bridport

Bridport Town Council's planning committee discussed a licence application submitted for Beach & Barnicott which is soon to open on South Street, Bridport

If you are out on the coast this Easter weekend, please stay safe by taking notice of warning signs and keep to existing paths. Stay away from the edge and base of cliffs.

Travel updates from across Dorset as roads expected to be busy for Easter weekend

We're remembering a popular west Dorset fair that ran for 10 years

Here are 10 suggestions of Dorset circular walks you can do over Easter

A bestselling author of a crime series set in Dorset has sought her most recent inspiration from the close-knit community in Lyme Regis.

A huge parade is set to travel down the streets of Lyme Regis – bringing plenty of Easter joy

Highlands End Holiday Park has been named as one of England's top ten camping hotspots.

For the long Easter weekend, we have put together a list of the top 10 free things to do in Bridport and the surrounding areas:

TRAVEL chaos is expected across Dorset over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend with busy roads and train disruption.

A common gardening mistake of cutting back a tree with a Tree Protection Order (TPO) landed one homeowner at risk of a £20,000 fine.

A PDSA vet nurse has issued a safety warning to UK pet owners over the dangers of chocolate poisoning in dogs, cats and rabbits this Easter.

A high street coffee shop is set to disappear from Lyme Regis, it has been announced

TENDERS for the demolition of Sidney Gale House, Bridport are to be advertised in the near future.

There are delays near the Shipton Gorge turn-off on the A35, just outside Bridport, due to a crash

A community has been left ‘shocked and disappointed’ when two people were assaulted after five masked men armed with weapons burst into a home in the early hours and demanded money

Residents spotted the Northern Lights over Dorset on Wednesday night, capturing stunning photos of the vibrant display.

MORE than 1,300 NHS staff employed by hospitals in Dorset face the possibility of inferior pay and conditions under controversial plans to transfer them to a new company, a union has warned.

A small community group is urging members of the public to get behind Bridport Carnival in a desperate attempt to save from the “make or break” situation it finds itself in this year

Bridport’s annual nettle eating competition is set to return to its roots this summer as new owners take over beloved pub where is began nearly forty years ago

A crash has happened on the A35 in west Dorset

WEST Dorset is looking glorious for the Easter holidays after volunteers colreared tonnes of rubbish from its beaches.

A country road is set to close to allow roadworks to take place

A MOTORCYCLIST has been injured in a crash with a car whilst driving along the A35 in Bridport

Illustration - The volunteer hub

Families across Dorset will learn today which schools their young children will attend in September.

A slip road off the A35 a5 Charmouth is to be closed for telegraph pole works

A historic hotel in Bridport has been put up for sale .

Are you taking part in this year’s London Marathon?

PERMISSION has been given for the use of a first floor Lyme Regis flat for holiday accommodation by Dorset planners.

We have dozens of species of sharks that roam the British coast, but these 5 are perhaps the most fascinating.

Across the country, there are plenty of places that offer affordable kids' meals and tasty breakfasts in the school holidays.

If you're looking for how to get cheap train tickets amid rail fare increases then these money-saving tips from a UK train driver could help.

CHANGES have been agreed to the historic Abbey Barn Café in Church Street, Abbotsbury – after an earlier council ruling that previous proposals would cause ‘harm’ to the Grade 1 listed.

A number of falcons and their eggs have been stolen after a break in at property in North Dorset

DORSET Council has re-scheduled its finances – expecting to see a £45 million saving over ten years.

These are the fish and chip shops shortlisted for the Dorset Echo and Bridport News Fish and Chip Shop of the Year 2025 - and it's time to vote for a winner!

It was eight years ago to the day when a beautiful stately home near Beaminster was largely destroyed

West Dorset residents have labelled the decision for staff at Dorset County Hospital to pay for parking at the site after five years as "disgusting"

Taking a picture of the Northern Lights is not always easy, but an expert has shared some tips on how beginners can capture one