The body of David Halmkin, 61, was discovered in the River Lim near to the area of Colway Lane in Lyme Regis. An inquest has now been held

NEW advertising signs are being requested for a Bridport town centre store in the latest planning proposals to Dorset Council.

A country road in west Dorset is set to close to allow works to take place

A trustee notice has been published following the death of a west Dorset woman from Netherbury

Excited children at Bridport Primary School raised £70 for Weldmar Hospicecare by coming up with names for their elephant statue for the ‘Stampede by the Sea’ trail due to take place in March.

Analysis from the property site Rightmove has revealed the two best months for someone to sell their home

The roll-out of revamped Weldmar Hospicecare charity shops across Dorset has continued with the opening of an all-improved Bridport branch in East Street.

DEVELOPMENT remains the greatest threat to Dorset’s nature – councillors have been told.

Firefighters have issued advice to the public on unplugging large appliances overnight

Want to build in your garden but not sure if you'll need planning permission? Here are the rules and regulations.

A 20-year-old man has been jailed following a series of assaults in West Dorset.

A pub in west Dorset has scooped up a prestigious award for the second year running

The regional force has received up to £191.8million from the Home Office as part of the government's aim to restore neighbourhood policing.

Bestselling author Jasper Fforde is coming to Bridport Library on February 5.

These old pictures show a palatial home in Bridport which is secreted in a miniature park

A west Dorset author’s dream of having his debut novel published has come true – nearly 40 years later

Here's an old picture of an abandoned Lyme Regis Railway Station and in this article, we remember its glory days and its eventual closure

These four Dorset walks will ensure you get plenty of fresh air and blow away the cobwebs this winter

Dorset holiday homeowners are celebrating after winning an award for their property in Litton Cheney

AN ALERT has been issued warning the public about a new scam.

Talented young speakers went head-to-head for victory at the Rotary Youth Speaks: A Debate Competition

A talk on an unlikely friendship between a famed palaeontologist and a Cambridge professor will be held in the Lyme Regis

Bridport's housing crisis is of the highest priority, town councillors said. It was a sentiment shared by councillors and the public at a full meeting of Bridport Town Council

A BLANKET of snow covered west Dorset on this day in 2019.

We asked for recommendations on cosy pubs with fires to visit on a cold day in Dorset. Here are eight firm favourites...

A DRUG driver sped at 70mph, ran red traffic lights and narrowly missed an elderly pedestrian to evade police in a dangerous car chase.

Two friends who have taken on The Lord Nelson on a brand new business venture say they love running a traditional pub that welcomes everybody through their doors.

HERE'S an old photo that remembers public school Allhallows School in Lyme Regis when it had England's only official school fire brigade

A carer who sexually assaulted a vulnerable patient in her own home has been jailed

Residents in a west Dorset village are fed up with motorists speeding, likening local roads to 'a racetrack’

A PROBATE and trustee notice has been published following the death of a woman from the Bridport area

Churches across Dorset will be celebrating the Christian tradition of Candlemas on Sunday, February 2.

A night of music will fundraise for a centre that provides mental health support

Firefighters tackled a kitchen blaze started by an unattended candle yesterday afternoon

Restaurateurs in Lyme Regis have blasted a move to increase charges for outdoor dining areas for the third year in a row.

Burton Bradstock Parish Council has been told that it must pay for flood prevention methods as it seeks to address constant flooding to a road in west Dorset

A care home near Bridport has been praised after receiving a glowing report from the Care Quality Commission

Campaigners are hopeful for more answers as new monitors will be installed in a west Dorset village to provide hourly readings of air pollution

An award-winning author will be appearing at a west Dorset library next month

Work on a new multi-use games area in Lyme Regis is expected to begin soon and be ready by summer

A road closure will be put in place In Lyme Regis as repairs to part of the highway are made

Valentine's Day is the day we show our love, so choose a creative gift this year, and save on the flowers.

A rockfall has occurred at Hive Beach in Burton Bradstock. People are urged to stay away from the cliff edge.

Two ponies have been spotted roaming loose around Lyme Regis

A country road through Burton Bradstock is set to close for works

Proceeds from a quiz night in west Dorset will go towards a church.

Twenty community groups across the south west have received grants from a family run brewery in Dorset. 

A LABOUR Government has been a nightmare for Dorset Council according to a senior Lib Dem councillor.

The Great British Bake Off is back in aid of cancer charity Stand Up To Cancer and the lineup and Prue Leith's replacement have been revealed.

There have been reports of 'suspicious activity' of people trying to gain access to cars and properties in Bridport