First Wessex has announced network changes for its bus services in Dorset - winter timetable starts on Sunday, October 20

Blaize Sharp of Beaminster will represent Great Britain at the Matt Fiddes Martial Arts Championships with Matt Fiddes United Team GB.

These old pictures show the west Dorset village of Wootton Fitzpaine, which has a manor house and former medieval deer park

Spooky season is upon us and we have compiled a list of where to go pumpkin picking across Dorset.

The lead singer of a Bridport band who learns all his songs verbatim has told how he has grown in confidence as his Bridport band experiences musical success

This letter writer says Bridport town planners could learn about safe pedestrian crossing points from the French

Boris Johnson has released a book titled Unleashed but protesters have selected other books with titles relating to their thoughts on him and covered the display.

The Station Kitchen, in Station Road, has retained its two AA rosette awards for culinary excellence for the third year running.

A family-run free house with relaxed vibes and a 'proper pub feel' are what this inn is all about

Four adorable cats, a hamster and rabbit are among animals in need of a new home this month

The roadworks are to upgrade the electricity network in Lyme Regis

A town landmark is being transformed for Halloween

A west Dorset resident is attempting to tackle homelessness in his hometown

DORSET Council has voted unanimously to oppose the Government’s cut to the winter fuel allowance as councillors heard that 'worried OAPs are sat in darkness'.

A broken down vehicle is causing delays to traffic between Bridport and Beaminster after partially blocking the road.

The Aurora Borealis put on a stunning display for Dorset residents

Police have confirmed that Luke Cousins from Dorchester has been found.

Rescuers battled flooded roads and stormy seas to save a dolphin that was stranded at a Dorset beach

A trio of local football coaches said they are ‘proud’ of their efforts in building an indoor football pitch which will open next week

A teenager from Beaminster has said he wants to turn the town's first ever skateboard competition into an annual event

Dog owners have been warned of the dangers of Garbage Toxicosis, sometimes known as Garbage Gut.

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

Sightings of the Aurora Borealis, or the Northern Lights, have been more frequent in the UK in recent years, but why is that?

The NHS has warned people to avoid doing two things if they experience Covid symptoms.

News reporter Hollie Carr joined Dorset Police as they undertook a drugs raid in a west Dorset town

Businesses are feeling the impact of a road closure that has left Abbotsbury reminiscent of the pandemic

Police are appealing for help to find a missing teenager from Dorchester

There will not be a hurricane in Dorset BBC Weather has admitted after a technical glitch on its website

A man has appeared in court for alleged sexual offences against girls

The road has been blocked by cows

Police have revealed that a biker who was fighting for his life after a serious crash on the A35 is still in a serious but stable condition.

The county known for hosting quirky events is set to welcome bakers to compete in an exciting competition

A ‘wonderful’ day was had by all at the Melplash Agricultural Society’s annual hedgelaying and ploughing match

An author from Lyme Regis drew inspiration from reading Harry Potter books when she was younger for a new children’s fantasy novel

LYME Regis is experiencing an increase in applications for up-market new homes and conversions.

Volunteer Lizzie Wiscombe has won the Marsh Volunteering Award for her services to the Lyme Regis Museum

A special photography exhibition was hosted in Lyme Regis showing how local organisations are helping to tackle climate change.

NEW West Dorset planning applications include an extenstion to the car park at the Kingcombe Centre and the use of an outbuilding at Lyme Regis football club for the sale of hot food.

CHANGES to an original planning consent at a west Dorset garden nursery site have been refused.

Alex Voysey Blues Trio will be performing at the Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis on Sunday, October 27.

The UK's top three most wasted foods are potatoes, bread and homemade and pre-made meals - this is how you can prevent food waste.

The Princess of Wales made a surprise visit to Southport today with Prince William to meet some of the family members of the Southport stabbing victims.

A person has died after being hit by a train at Dorchester South station in Dorset, British Transport Police confirm.

The A35 Axminster Road is blocked both ways due to reports of a multi-vehicle crash.

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Axe, near Lyme Regis.

A PLEA has gone out to residents in the Lyme area to help make the upcoming birthday of a 105-year-old her most memorable yet.

Arounf 82% of pensioners living below (or just above the poverty line) will lose the Winter Fuel Payment under planned cuts, according to Age UK.

A person has been hit by a train between Weymouth and Wool.

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward as they investigate a serious road traffic collision on the A35 at the Eype turning near Bridport.

The Sundorbon, in Bridport, has won a TripAdvisor's Travellers’ Choice Award for 2024, making it one of the top 10% rated restaurants globally