Roadworks will get underway to resurface a section of road later this evening. From 8pm, South West Water will be putting traffic management controls along Broad Street as part of the road is tarmacked following recent reinstatement work
Thunderstorms could make their way across Dorset over the weekend, according to the Met Office. Heavy rain is due to hit parts of the southwest on Friday evening before temperatures are set to drop over the weekend with the possibility of thunder
The fire service has issued a warning over the dangers of lithium-ion batteries. Crews from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to two incidents over the weekend involving e-bike batteries. One fire was extinguished by
Hate crime figures in Dorset are at their lowest levels in six years. Data from a freedom of information request has revealed that in 2023 there were 709 hate crimes recorded by Dorset Police in the county. This means that the levels of hate
West Dorset residents put on their running shoes and raced the London Marathon for causes close to their hearts. For some, this was their first ever marathon, whilst others have been lucky enough to run the huge event before. Many raised money
Civil War-era coins discovered beneath the kitchen floor of a 17th century cottage have sold for double the asking price – leaving the couple who discovered them ‘over the moon’. Betty and Robert Fooks unearthed the coin hoard whilst renovating
A FORMER piggery building on a West Dorset farm has been given the green light to be converted into holiday accommodation. Helen Benedict, from Bonscombe Farm to the West of Shipton Gorge told area planning committee members that unless it was
A PLEA has been made to allow a sauna to remain at Seatown Beach. Dorset Council rejected a previous application when it was asked for together with planning permission for three food vans. The council said all were ‘detrimental’ to the setting
A thrill seeker was photographed practising his BASE jumping hobby by leaping off a cliff, shocking onlookers as he landed on the beach below. A man was spotted jumping from the 150ft-high East Cliff at West Bay. BASE jumping, one of the most
INJURIES and poor availability are proving a major hindrance for Lyme Regis interim manager Chris Higgs as the Seasiders prepare to visit Crediton Seconds tonight (7.30pm). Higgs will only be able to field a skeleton squad for the trip to Lords
BRIDPORT manager Chris Herbst expects South West Peninsula League Premier East bottom side Dartmouth to attack the Bees on Saturday (3pm) at St Mary’s Field. Heading into their final home game of the 2023/24 season, and penultimate fixture overall
MIKE Rose set a new West Bay Sea Angling Club record by becoming the first member to catch a blue skate. Rose’s 4kg 270g haul also won him the best fish prize at the meet in West Bexington, although Steve Harwood won 12 points to take the overall
A YOUTH and community centre which helps isolated people in Bridport is facing closure. Bridport Youth and Community Centre on Gundry Lane could be forced to close its doors by the end of the year due to spiralling costs and a lack of funding.
