BRIDPORT paralympic swimmer Harry Stewart begins his quest for a World Championship gold this week.

The warmth of summer is officially coming to an end, but when the grey clouds come rolling in there are still plenty of fun activities on offer in west Dorset

AT LEAST £1million could be recovered from the mis-management of Dorset Council’s urgent repairs and upgrades to its own properties.

Folklore in west Dorset is rich with mystery with omens surrounding the solstice, wishing wells, and birds that foretold an early grave

Few places rival Dorset when it comes to fresh, flavourful seafood, thanks to its rich maritime heritage

The Great Dorset Steam Fair would have been held last month but its future remains uncertain. We take at look at some of the amazing pictures from its history.

Find out how these Dorset villages got their quirky place names

A Lyme Regis man has successfully navigated from the Cobb to Istanbul in a 12ft. rubber dinghy

Try this five mile Dorset circular walk in Crossways and Moreton, which takes in the grave of Lawrence of Arabia

The opening of Bridport's first supermarket Safeway in 1993 caused some confusion for drivers

Following the publication of the First Bus timetable for the X51 and X53 bus services - which were due to be severely reduced this winter - Dorset Council said it has now 'worked closely' with the operator to reinstate the previous winter timetable w...

West Dorset inn the Ilchester Arms at Symondsbury has been crowned Pub of the Year - just nine months after its new landlords took it over

Two towns in west Dorset have been ranked among the top 10 best places to live in Dorset

WEST Dorset MP Edward Morello joined Sir Ed Davey at the front of a marching band as they arrived at the Lib Dem conference in Dorset

Owners of a historic shop in Bridport are thrilled to have reopened their business - as a new lifestyle shop

The McDonald’s on Bridport Road off the Monkeys Jump roundabout near Dorchester has been temporarily closed since earlier this week

It may have once been one of Bidport’s best kept secrets, but nowadays St Michael’s Trading Estate is a focal point of the town.Tucked just behind the main high street, the former industrial estate has changed drastically over time to become a vi...

Bridport’s town crier has won an award for best town cry across the county

A family run business has won a national award of excellence for their holiday cottage in Chideock

Councillors have expressed excitement over quirky plans to turn derelict phone boxes in Bridport into hubs of creativity

West Dorset MP Edward Morello is holding and emergency meeting in Lyme Regis next week.

Liberal Democrats launch Bournemouth autumn conference after record local election wins. Ed Davey urges action on NHS, cost of living, and British values.

An evening of jazz is set to take place in Beaminster to raise money for the church described as the ‘heart of the community’

Here are some west Dorset pubs we have picked out to enjoy this autumn for a warm welcome and cold pint.

I have lived in the UK all my life, but can I pass the Life in the UK Test? I gave it a go to see how I would get on.

A local community has been overwhelmed after more than £22k has been raised to support the family of a local DJ and electronic music producer after his sudden death in Bridport town centre

A group of neighbours in Bridport have been left ‘sickened’ and feeling unsafe by drones flying alarmingly close to their windows in the early hours of the morning

A Bridport couple have raised concerns about the possible removal of an old tree and are seeking to protect it before it makes way for a new roundabout

Water supplies have been restored to homes and businesses across Lyme Regis after more disruption

The organiser of a massive swimming challenge that was due to take place over the weekend says that more than £25k has been raised for causes since the event began

An event promoting health and wellbeing will take place this weekend

The PDSA has shared advice to pet owners to avoid "fatal" fake medicine that could cause serious harm

Over 50 homes in Lyme Regis remain without water as repair works to a burst pipe are proving difficult

Developers of the Vearse Farm housing development, known as Foundry Lea, have confirmed that environmental preparatory work has begun in the area around Miles Cross on the A35.

Warnings have been issued over a series of thefts reported near Beaminster

First’s new winter bus schedule - which begins on Sunday, September 21 - will see the vital X51 and X53 services which serve Weymouth, Dorchester, Bridport and Axminster significantly reduced – with campaigners deeming this ‘unacceptable’ and...

A post office branch in Lyme Regis has officially reopened after being closed for more than three years

Campaigners have welcomed an investment into a local sewage system in a bid to improve bathing water quality

Temperatures are set to drop this weekend, according to the Met Office

THE DEMOLITION of a conservatory at an Askerswell home to be replaced with an orangery and utility room has been approved by Dorset Council.

LYME REGIS new planning proposals include a conversion of a garage in Cobb Road to a home and the upgrading of cladding and other features of a property in Lym Close

DORSET Council’s current financial position has been described as “challenging” with a predicted £7.7million overspend by the end of the financial year.Lib Dem council leader Nick Ireland admits the authority is not where it wants to be with t...

Lyme Regis has been left with no running water after issues with South West Water supply.

Nearly 200 homes have been left without water in Lyme Regis after a main pipe burst on Broad Street

Aldi has revealed that Dorset is one of the areas it is targeting as part of its £1.6bn expansion plan over the next two years.  In its annual trading update earlier this week, the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket said it planned to open 80 store...

Police are continuing to search for a woman with connections to west Dorset

THREE young mechanics took just eight days to complete a 900-mile journey across Great Britain on their tractors

Firefighters are tackling a large blaze in Dorset involving a large quantity of tyres

Two-way temporary traffic lights are causing delays for residents in Bridport

SUBSTANTIAL changes are being proposed for a home in Lower Sea Road, Charmouth.The proposals, put to Dorset Council, would see an increase in the size of a house known as Romany, although architects argue that it would not be out of keeping with othe...