Beachgoers have been warned to stay clear of Charmouth cliffs after a large crack has appeared.

If you're looking for the ultimate relaxation experience in west Dorset, look no further than Shoreline Sauna, Lyme Regis

A west Dorset countryside pubs has been named a finalist in some prestigious awards

AN OUTBUILDING behind a Lyme Regis coffee shop could be used for holiday accommodation – if Dorset Council planners agree.

Wild camping on a beach in the UK might sound like a good idea but is it allowed or is it illegal? Here are the rules.

A couple of newlyweds are appealing for help after the groom lost his wedding ring in Dorset ‘less than 100 hours’ after they tied the knot

TWO brand-new sculptures designed by Lyme Regis students have been unveiled in the Langmoor Gardens

More holidaymakers are opting for shorter getaways on the Jurassic Coast closer to home.

A MICHELIN level chef said an emotional farewell as she officially closed the doors to her only remaining restaurant in Lyme Regis

A department store that has operated in the heart of Bridport for decades has been put up for sale.

Motorists are being warned of a road closure which will see part the A35 closed on Sunday, August 17 for a Bridport Carnival event

REMOVING thatch from a Broadwindsor building and replacing the roof with slates is among the latest planning proposals for West Dorset decided by Dorset Council.

An environment group are urging local retailers to discontinue disposable barbeques as fires are rapidly increase in Dorset

This weekend, the 2025 August Sturgeon Moon will light up the skies across the UK. Here is how you can view the spectacle.

Light pollution is likely to impact homes by a supermarket as an ‘incongruous’ new sign is proposed for Bridport

A barber in Beaminster who has hid business go up in flames has announced his will be reopening in a new shop in the town

The line-up for the Jurassic Fields Music Festival 2025 has been announced.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and theft at a supermarket in Bridport

A DRIVER has been cut from their vehicle and rescued after a crash in west Dorset

Six planets will be visible in the UK night sky as part of a rare planetary parade this August.

A popular festival is making its major comeback this weekend

Illustration – Before and after drawings courtesy Tor&Co/StudioMR

A quirky festival celebrating the art of biscuit hurling is returning this weekend

Burton Bradstock Festival of Music and Art is due to get under way

There's a lot on this weekend in west Dorset so here's our guide to what you can expect

Visitors flocked to this year's Loders Fete 2025 in their hundreds.

From taking shells and pebbles home to camping on beaches, here are five illegal things you should avoid doing at the beach.

Discover how travel insurance could cover costs for your pets too if you're left in a dilemma on holiday due to flight delays.

A man who crashed into a house in Morcombelake admitted to drink driving and driving without a licence

HOSPITAL staff in Dorset are set to strike over a row to outsource jobs, says UNISON.

A number of road closures are due to come into place as the Lyme Regis Carnival procession returns

This very rare sight of 'stooks' in the Dorset countryside was photographed from the top deck of a bus.

An international outdoor arts festival set to return this autumn with free-to-see installations and performances across Dorset and Somerset.

The first event in the run up to Bridport Carnival was a great success

Summer tasting events are to be held at the Symondsbury Estate near Bridport

Halifax said on Thursday house prices were 2.4% higher compared with July last year

A stretch of Fleet Street in Beaminster is to be temporarily closed for works

A few postcodes across Dorset won prizes in the People's Postcode Lottery in July 2025, including in Poole

The National Institute of Economic and Social Research said the Chancellor will need to “either raise taxes or reduce spending” in her October budget

See how many bites are reported from the UK's only venomous snake species, the adder, each year, and how many deaths it is responsible for.

A landslip has caused part of a road in west Dorset to close

If you're planning a visit to the Dorset Sunflower Trail, which is open for a limited period this summer, here's all you need to know

Pregnant women have been urged to get a vaccination for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) after a record number of cases in Australia.

A popular event that helps raise funds for nine local causes returned this weekend. 

Riders have raised concerns over plans to limit the amount of parking spaces at a site designated for motorbikes at West Bay which they describe as a “haven”

Here's what foodies can expect to find if they visit Beaminster in west Dorset, which has one of the best restaurants in the country

There are long delays along the A35 in Dorset due to heavy traffic near Dorchester and Bridport

A community’s carnival festivities continued with the return of a popular local tradition- with more on offer throughout the week

AN oil spillage has forced part of the A35 to close

An electronic barrier has been installed at a playing field car park in Beaminster to crackdown on anti-social behaviour