Shoppers have called for cheaper or free parking to encourage more people to visit Bridport town centre, amid concerns about shop closures and changing shopping habits

A former councillor who caused the death of a cyclist following a crash in Dorchester has been spared jail

Small business owners in town are encouraging people to shop local this Christmas with the launch of an exciting festive campaign

Another milestone has been reached in the construction of a major housing development in Bridport as dozens of shared ownership homes are made available

South West Farmer Awards 2026 winners revealed, with Cornwall’s Hosking family named overall Farmer of the Year at a November 5 ceremony near Weston-super-Mare...

Officers investigating a burglary in Lyme Regis are appealing to witnesses and anyone with information to come forward.

A video rental shop in Bridport has big plans to become a community hub as it applies for an alcohol and late-night licence

Businesses across Dorset could face restrictions on their water use as the region continues to battle drought conditions following one of the driest summers on record

WEST Dorset will remember the fallen at Remembrance Sunday events this weekend.

Weather forecast for Bridport and Lyme Regis: sunny spells, light rain and winds this weekend, with temperatures reaching 13°C before rain returns November 9.

An evening of culture was enjoyed to help bring a beloved arts centre back into the hands of the community

The release of a black-comedy spy-action thriller, a new Godzilla film and an Indian Hindi-language epic mythological film are among films in Dorset cinemas.

Find out how pet allergens can affect asthma and how to manage dog shedding with guidance from UK charities.

They were known as the ‘Ghost Patrol’ by opposing Italian forces because the unit often appeared suddenly out of nowhere in the deep desert

BT is shutting off its analogue landline service with customers being told to either switch providers or use its new digital service.

Work to repair a tunnel which has taken the best part of a year to get underway will be gutting for business owners in town in the run up to Christmas

 A WEST Dorset tourism business is to be allowed to retain a conservatory which provides extra space for its restaurant and bar.

Bonfire Night is upon us, and communities across Dorset are preparing for evenings of fireworks and family entertainment.

Seiners and Quarry Paths will bring Dorset's quarrying and fishing heritage to life through poetry, film and music at Oxenbury's Yard in Bridport.

DORSET Council has refused a lawful development certificate for a proposed change of use to a short-term holiday let at 9 Queens Walk, Charmouth.

Bridport Literary Festival runs November 6 to November 14, 2026, featuring Mary Berry, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Ed Davey and new children’s day KidLit.

Overnight A35 closures between Honiton and Charmouth are planned from November 16 for camera works, with diversions through Dorset until March 3, 2027.

Calls to ban fireworks in the UK are growing, with 2.85 million people having signed petitions backing tighter rules.

Angela Eagle told a Times Radio interviewer to "get a life" when asked about smoky bacon crisp labels and a UK-EU food deal.

A British healthcare worker has tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and is expected to be medically evacuated to the UK for treatment.

The main route out of town is to close for a month starting from next week while repair works begin in Beaminster Tunnel

An ancient stone which has been hidden for generations is to become a focal point at one of west Dorset’s most extraordinary prehistoric landscape areas

Dorset drivers could pay more for on-street parking, while some free car parks may start charging in 2027.

An appeal has been launched in an attempt to find a woman who bravely intervened during an assault near a supermarket

It was reported that at around 1.10pm on Friday, October 30 a man was seen exposing himself near to the weir by St Swithins Road, Bridport. He appeared to be performing an indecent act.

Bestselling author Tracy Chevalier is backing a £5.28m project to protect Dorset's archives, with Dorset History Centre's storage now 96 per cent full.

Appeal launched to trace the family of William Stead, 80, who died at his Charmouth home on November 2. Dorset coroner confirms the death was not suspicious.

Beaminster Museum launches its 2026/27 Winter Talks & Tea on November 17, exploring St Mary's history, religious upheaval and Princess Anne's Dorset visit.

Home Office documents have revealed plans to use live facial recognition (LFR) technology to identify people suspected of immigration offences

UKHSA is analysing survey samples for PFAS and other chemicals, with initial biomonitoring findings expected in 2027.

Drivers could face a fine of up to £1,000 and penalty points if they leave any ice on their windows while driving.

A popular comedian who was spotted in Bridport took the time to chat to volunteers fundraising for veterans on the approach to Remembrance Sunday

The Coroner for Dorset is appealing to the public to find the next of kin of Beaminster woman

Harvest Film Festival returns to Dorset on November 14, with climate and folklore films, talks and live music at Lower Hewood Farm, curated by Chasing Cow.

Ambulance bosses have urged people to use 999 responsibly after crews dealt with more than 7,000 incidents during a weekend of heightened demand

Friends of Bridport Millennium Green announce fundraising events on November 19, November 28 and January 8 to support Mountfield Garden and Coneygar Hill.

You might not regularly check the temperature your thermostat is set to but turning it down by just one degree could help save you money.

A group attempted to break into a bank in Bridport over the weekend

A mobile home has been destroyed after a fire on the A35

Two people have been injured in a crash involving three vehicles near Dorchester

Journalism Matters highlights Andy Burnham’s call to protect independent and local news, fair digital markets, and journalism’s role in democracy.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham explains that with greater local power must come local accountability. And that is why local journalism matters.

Andy Burnham backs Journalism Matters, calling journalism a vital national infrastructure and local news essential for democracy and accountability.

Centrepoint welcomed the new changes by hosting a visit from Department for Work and Pensions Minister Stephen Timms MP

A man has been arrested after police stopped a vehicle reported stolen on the A35 near Bridport, with officers saying nobody was injured or vehicles damaged.