A popular community event returns today for another year of food, music and dance

WEST Dorset is renowned for its beautiful beaches which stretch out along the Jurassic Coast but sometimes they can be overcrowded. So, if you are looking for a quiet spot to enjoy the sunshine this weekend, then look no further

A Lyme Regis man is attempting to do 1,000 push ups a day in a bid to encourage action on the treatment of Parkinson's

A classy town pub about to celebrate its first year in business in Bridport is our Pub of the Week.

With summer seemingly upon us already it’s one of the best times to go outside, enjoy nature, and pick up an absolute bargain from a car boot sale

Pupils from a school in west Dorset were given the red carpet treatment as they attended the world premiere of a new David Attenborough film in London

A good Sunday roast is one of Britain's favourite dinners

DORSET Council has re-elected its Cabinet members for the 2025-26 year.

Drug deaths from ketamine  in Dorset are likely to increase – unless urgent action is taken, according to a councillor.

Residents in Dorset will be able to enjoy a warm weekend ahead with sunny weather forecast through to Monday

A crash has caused delays on a main route this afternoon

The owner of a beloved rural pub has revealed why he has been forced to send it to auction

Traders feel relieved that their concerns have been listened to after Lyme Regis Town Council go back on their plans to introduce pop up street vendors on the seafront

A MAN has been attacked outside a pub in Bridport leaving him with a 'serious' jaw injury

Power has been restored in Bridport after thousands of homes were left without electricity last night

A new late-night venue has officially opened its doors

Bridport Carnival has been saved after floods of locals come to its rescue

CAMPAIGNERS will be taking a stand against sewage pollution in West Bay this weekend as sewage spills rise

LIB DEMS have been accused of having more concerned about political point scoring than the wellbeing of the county.

Two beautiful gardens of historic homes in a west Dorset village will be open to the public next month as part of an arts festival

Hundreds of homes across Bridport are without power this evening.

AN EXTENSIVE MAKEOVER of a cliff top Burton Bradstock home, previously owned by singer-songwriter Billy Bragg, is planned.

A TEENAGE girl has suffered injuries to her head, face and arms after being attacked in Lyme Regis

Mobilised to a fire in the open on Cogden Beach.

The Environment Agency have created an action plan to clean up Church Cliff Beach in Lyme Regis, backed by the River Lim Action Group.

A motorcyclist was injured in a crash on a main route

The Bridport Community Charter Fair will return on Saturday, May 17.

Quirky items from the owner of a stately home that caught fire have gone to auction today to raise money for its repair

Delays are expected as temporary traffic lights are set to be installed

This is why King Charles III has two birthdays to celebrate - all you need to know about the royal tradition and what we know about Trooping the Colour 2025.

Disabled and older renters are struggling to find suitable properties, with the problem only getting worse, warn experts

Emergency services are responding to a crash near to Salwayash which has forced the road between Bridport and Broadwindsor to close.

An author famed for writing children’s books including The Gruffalo will be at an Axminster book shop as part of her tour to celebrate her latest story

Maternity services in Yeovil are to close for at least six months due to safety concerns. The care of pregnant women will be transferred to give birth at Musgrove Park Hospital or the maternity units at Dorchester or Bath.

TEENAGERS 'acting suspiciously' have been reported to police for drug use in Bridport after being discovered by a dog walker.

Shocking footage has shown the moments a car went into a bakery in west Dorset

A CRASH between a car and a lorry has forced the road between Bridport and Broadwindsor to close

The stretch of the A35 between Axminster and Honiton is closed for a second week this week from 8pm-6am.

OLD friends and new will meet again to join a sponsored dog walk through the west Dorset countryside in support of an animal sanctuary

A popular Chinese takeaway that closed after a fire in Bridport is reopening

P/HOU/2025/02348 : 100 South Street Bridport DT6 3NW. Internal and external alterations to include reinstatement of attic accommodation with stairs; replacement windows; replacement roof tiles; 2 no dormer windows to west elevation

CHANGES to outbuildings are among the latest planning applications decided by Dorset Council in West Dorset.

As the warm weather hits the UK, drinking water is important to keep hydrated, but an expert has warned to avoid drinking warm bottled water.

Find out more about the only snake species native to the UK that can swim underwater, including if it's dangerous, its bite and where it can be found.

The NSPCC is calling on tech companies to rethink how social media platforms are designed and prioritise creating age-appropriate experiences for young girls online.

A local reverend has raised thousands of pounds running the London Marathon after being inspired by a teacher living with Multiple Sclerosis

TORY councillors are to attempt to declare an ‘economic emergency’ for Dorset.T

We've been looking through our archives and found some brilliant photos of football teams from 89-90 season! Do you recognise anyone?

More than 200 cyclists took part in a charity ride for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.

A Skate Jam, popular with skateboard enthusiasts, will return this weekend after organisers were “gutted” to postpose the event last month due to poor weather