More than 500 vehicles were identified exceeding the speed limit in a week of action by community vol;unterers.

A community foodbank helping to reduce waste and feed struggling families has reopened in its new home in Beaminster

Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week will be celebrating a huge milestone next year - 200 years since the lifesaving service was first launched in the town.

As the weather turns wetter and the nights draw in, grabbing a hot drink is sometimes the best thing to do with your day.

A new TV series showcasing the most stunning walks in the world features Lyme Regis and pays tribute to its history

You'll be able to see heathland wildlife on this gentle Dorset circular walk taking you through Wareham Forest

It’s fair to say west Dorset isn’t known as a hub of activity for natural disasters

We're remembering a mini tornado wreaked havoc in west Dorset amid Storm Ciaran two years ago

A rare and unique account of life in west Dorset during the First World War tells of residents' fears of invasion

An award-nominated home overlooking Lyme Regis’ dramatic coastline is our property of the week

West Dorset's food scene has had a delicious year

A town could lose an evolutionary cycle scheme permanently if a new coordinator doesn’t come forward

ROAD closures are to remain in place along the A35 for three more weeks

Here are five Dorset pubs you could visit after a leaf-crunching walk through our towns and countryside at their most beautiful in the autumn

An unnamed road will be closed in West Compton on November 10 for cabling works

Donkeys, like other animals, can become scared and may even run away and injure themselves due to fireworks noises.

Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin, but despite what some may think, it may not be the best answer to preventing a cold.

A local television star is hosting a firework display tonight to raise money for emergency services

Two agricultural workers that are fighting off the competition in years series of Hunted have spoken about farming, family and what they would do with the £100,000 prize

A MAN arrested after a fatal crash that tragically killed a mum of four remains on police bail

AN 'unbelievably rare' vinyl record has made its way to a Bridport record store with hopes of raising £2,000 for charity

Welcome to Dorset's Hell Lane - it's arguably the spookiest place you can walk this Halloween

From eerie figures darting across roads at night to ghostly figures that supposedly haunt local pubs, supernatural tales of seemingly normal streets and buildings are always fun to uncover

A PICK up truck has been stolen from a village in west Dorset

POLICE are appealing for information after a stolen van from Beaminster was recovered.

Lola Rowling, 16, from Bridport, is a big fan of Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro. Now she's hoping they will attend her band's gig in Exeter in November.

DORSET is well known for its spooky tales and haunted pubs so here are a few ghostly stories from pubs past and present in west Dorset

A cult classic horror production is to be showcased in Bridport on Halloween night

An inquest has opened into the death of a 'beloved' mother who was involved in a fatal crash in west Dorset.

DORSET residents have reported sightings of more than 100 demons, ghosts, monsters and aliens since 2019

VOLUNTEERS are still being sought to help out with this year's Poppy Appeal in Bridport

Bridport is the happiest place to live in Dorset, according to a new survey.

As the days draw colder it can mean only one thing – Halloween is looming near and what better way to celebrate than getting down to a pumpkin patch

People living across Dorset have gone to some spooktacular effort with their Halloween homes

Roads are often the highways for supernatural activities in Dorset, with many examples of the bizarre and unworldly reported over the years

Here's where you can find some spectacular fireworks displays and bonfires in Dorset

A man who was arrested following a fatal crash that killed a mum of four still remains on bail, police have said.

It is against the law to set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am in the UK, however, there are exemptions - the laws to be aware of.

Former staff members have been described ‘living in hell’ after going months without being paid as Jhoots pharmacies across the country close

A TOWN centre road in Lyme Regis will close overnight for emergency repairs to Openreach customer services.

Plans for the restoration of a fire ravaged building in Beaminster are to be made available tomorrow

Monica and Rob Teague are the masterminds behind the spectacular festive display at 2 White Close in Bradpole which has raised thousands for various charities over the years. Last year was the final time that the couple hosted an official switch-on a...

EMERGENCY repairs to the iconic Cobb at Lyme Regis could begin next week.

CHANGES have been agreed for Askerswell House -  including a therapy pool and physio’ area, disabled-friendly new doorways and an internal lift.

People in Bridport have expressed sadness as one of the town’s few remaining banks has permanently closed

Essential works are continuing on a road said by residents to be full of potholes

A road will close next month to replace a telegraph pole

Ugg boots gets wet and sometimes stain in the poorer weather but a mum and blogger has shared a little-known hack to help you clean yours.

Newsquest has joined forces with other local titles in England and Wales against the government's 'secret' alcohol licensing plans

AN air ambulance has responded to a medical emergency this morning in Bridport