.BRIDPORT's Beer and Food Festival kicked off last night with hundreds of people gathering for a tipple or two

Residents and tourists visiting a coastal village in west Dorset are being asked their opinions on being resilient to changing coastlines

A local musician who has toured the world and played with Paul McCartney speaks about growing up gay in Bridport

Have you visited TripAdvisor's highest-rated restaurant in the Bridport area beloved for its 'amazing food' and 'great service'

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.

PLANS to start work on a new roundabout on the A35 which forms part of a new housing development near Bridport has been welcomed by campaigners

A pub in west Dorset has reopened under new management following months of closure

CALLS have been made for an early consultation on proposals to ensure the future of The Cobb at Lyme Regis

A NEW clothing store is set to open in Lyme Regis bringing a boost to jobs for the town's high street

A HERD of magnificent elephant sculptures that were located around west Dorset will be on display in Dorchester before going up for auction

A WOMAN is due to appear in court today in relation to stealing more than £1,000 through fraudulent card transactions

Tractors, steam engines and vintage cars will roll into West Bay for the return of a popular rally.

An extremely popular art trail has come to an end – but there’s still a chance to get involved

The King's Birthday Honours list celebrates individual outstanding achievements and contributions to British society.

New data from the NSPCC shows that concerns about child neglect is the top reason for the charity's Helpline to make a referral to local agencies.

New Forest cicadas are being reintroduced to the UK with a batch from France released in a specially created habitat at Paultons Park.

A troubled music festival has been saved after new organisers stepped in and bought it

A person has been arrested following a crash between two cars on the A358 in Somerset

Two motorcyclists crashed on the coast road leaving one rider seriously injured

Residents are devastated by yet another closure in Bridport as one of the few remaining banks says it will be shutting

An south west initiative championing locally produced food has gone into administration

The latest traffic and travel updates across Dorset

Excitement is building for the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival which is now just days away

DORSET's chief fire officer has been left 'saddened' and disappointed' after it was announced that a role which sees firefighters act as medical responders is being phased out

The next phase of works to the A35 will begin next week

A ROAD in a village near Bridport is to be closed for surface treatment works

Residents in a west Dorset town will be visited by the National Grid Electricity Distribution as part of a safety inspection programme

Two highly anticipated food and drink festivals are back this weekend

THE demolition of a family home at Charmouth and its replacement feature in West Dorset planning applications to Dorset Council

Photographers have captured incredible images of the Strawberry Moon in Dorset skies

Heavy rain and thunderstorms could lead to disruption as a weather warning has been issued

Bridport Leisure Centre is using its 50th birthday to raise money to keep the community hub alive

A section of the A35 closed after a lorry came off the road

A probate and trustees notice has been published following the death of a woman from Beaminster

AN OFFICIAL diversion route said to be take almost half an hour has been put in place for a journey that normally takes less than one minute

Santander has announced a shake-up for banking and corporate customers - and millions could benefit.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the Government will end the use of hotels to house asylum seekers

June’s full moon is intriguing stargazers across the UK - and tonight is your last chance to see the Strawberry Moon for 18 years.

A tunnel has been blocked following a crash between a tractor and car

One of the few remaining banks in Bridport - NatWest -is set to close this year

This wonderful old picture shows the mouth of the River Lim which passes under Buddle Bridge, described as a 'medieval gem'

Following a rigorous selection process, Sally Freemantle has been selected as the new Town Clerk of Bridport, replacing Will Austin

Work to build a new £100million A&E and critical care unit at Dorset County Hospital has reached a major milestone.

An expect has shared what you should do if your lawn is looking dead and brown - how to improve the health of your grass and get rid of patches.

A35 roadworks resume tonight with the section between Bridport and Dorchester closed in both directions. National Highways has been carrying out overnight works along the A35 since May.

A two-vehicle crash on the main route in west Dorset has damaged road signs

Have you visited TripAdvisor's highest-rated eatery in the Bridport area beloved for its 'amazing food' and 'great service'

A HORSE trailer has been stolen from the A37 prompting a police appeal

Homeowners in Dorset are being warned to be on the lookout for an invasive species in their gardens as weather has created ideal conditions for its growth

A crash is causing delays on a main route in west Dorset.