Politics

'Obscene' - Dorset resident condemns attacks on RNLI volunteers

RNLI volunteers deserve thanks, not abuse, says reader

RNLI staff and volunteers facing abuse after anti-migrant demos spread misinformation

West Dorset MP Edward Morello

West Dorset MP Edward Morello

'Extreme weather conditions are becoming more common - we must increase resilience'

Coastguard Rescue Officers performing cliff rescues in Dorset

Coastguard Rescue Officers performing cliff rescues in Dorset

Coastguard under fire over bullying claims and botched volunteer pay plan

West Dorset MP presses Government to strengthen grassroots rugby in schools

Edward Morello MP and Barry Gardiner MP, joined sustainable fishing businesses, seafood producers and marine conservation experts in Lyme Bay to explore how low impact fishing, marine protection and greater transparency can help secure the future of UK

Edward Morello MP and Barry Gardiner MP, joined sustainable fishing businesses, seafood producers and marine conservation experts in Lyme Bay to explore how low impact fishing, marine protection and greater transparency can help secure the future of UK

MPs in coastal visit to witness impact of sustainable fishing measures

Tolpuddle Trade Union Rally at Tolpuddle.

Tolpuddle Trade Union Rally at Tolpuddle.

Thousands descend on Martyrs' village for procession, music and political debate

West Dorset MP Edward Morello is warning Dorset could become a 'transport desert' after receiving the lowest amount of funding for in the south west

West Dorset MP Edward Morello is warning Dorset could become a 'transport desert' after receiving the lowest amount of funding for in the south west

National government

Dorset 'left waiting at the bus stop' as transport funding falls behind neighbours

Nigel Farage during a fireside chat at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (Arc) annual conference at Olympia London.

Nigel Farage during a fireside chat at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (Arc) annual conference at Olympia London.

Nigel Farage resigns as MP to trigger Clacton by-election amid donations row

Sir Keir had previously insisted he would fight a leadership challenge

Sir Keir had previously insisted he would fight a leadership challenge

Sir Keir Starmer confirms that he will step down as Prime Minister in statement

Paddy Mooney shaking hands with Dorset Council's Deputy Returning Officer, Jonathan Mair.

Paddy Mooney shaking hands with Dorset Council's Deputy Returning Officer, Jonathan Mair.

Local government

Reform defeated as Lib Dems hold in county council by-election

Neil Barnes shaking hands with Dorset Council's Deputy Returning Officer, Jonathan Mair.

Neil Barnes shaking hands with Dorset Council's Deputy Returning Officer, Jonathan Mair.

Local government

Lib Dems hold West Bay in town council by-election

Around 100 people turned up to support a campaign to save Charmouth fire station

Around 100 people turned up to support a campaign to save Charmouth fire station

Council tax increase could help save at risk fire stations

East Beach in West Bay, Bridport

East Beach in West Bay, Bridport

West Dorset beach among 13 new listed bathing sites open across England

Dorset MP hits out at Westminster inflighting

Dorset MP hits out at Westminster inflighting

‘Political psychodrama’ - Dorset MP hits out at Westminster infighting

An election has been called to take place on May 21 to fill the vacancy on Dorset Council in the Bridport Ward, and the vacancy in Bridport Town Council's West Bay ward, following the death of Cllr Dave Bolwell.

An election has been called to take place on May 21 to fill the vacancy on Dorset Council in the Bridport Ward, and the vacancy in Bridport Town Council's West Bay ward, following the death of Cllr Dave Bolwell.

Local Elections

Nominees announced for two Bridport elections next month

Why we must call time on legal bullies and their SLAPPs

Jago won on a campaign to support young people in rural areas

Jago won on a campaign to support young people in rural areas

Local government

Student wins election after campaign to back young people in rural communities

A screenshot of Edward Morello speaking in the House of Commons on Tuesday

A screenshot of Edward Morello speaking in the House of Commons on Tuesday

UK must prepare for ‘less reliable’ US, warns MP

Fire Brigades Union general secretary Steve Wright at a rally in Salisbury as firefighters from Dorset protested proposed fire station closures

Fire Brigades Union general secretary Steve Wright at a rally in Salisbury as firefighters from Dorset protested proposed fire station closures

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue

Union urges Prime Minister to step in and stop fire station closures

A file image of Bridport Rugby Club playing Dorchester Rugby Club

A file image of Bridport Rugby Club playing Dorchester Rugby Club

Calls for better funding and access to grassroots rugby

Edward Morello speaking in the Commons as MPs debated the Iran conflict on March 2

Edward Morello speaking in the Commons as MPs debated the Iran conflict on March 2

National government

MP challenges Trump strategy on Iran war

A screen shot of West Dorset MP Edward Morello speaking at a Westminster Hall debate

A screen shot of West Dorset MP Edward Morello speaking at a Westminster Hall debate

National government

MP warns over cuts to rural bus services

A screenshot of Edward Morello speaking in the House of Commons on Tuesday

A screenshot of Edward Morello speaking in the House of Commons on Tuesday

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue

Treasury relying on 'incorrect assumptions' amid fire service funding gap MP claims

Firefighters responding to a wildfire in Dorset last year

Firefighters responding to a wildfire in Dorset last year

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue

'Lives at risk' as fire service faces £1.5 million shortfall amid closures

James Bowditch welcomed the governments decision to increase inheritance tax threshold but believes it does not go far enough

James Bowditch welcomed the governments decision to increase inheritance tax threshold but believes it does not go far enough

Farmers may have 'won the battle' but war for fairer tax continues

Cllr Simon Clifford and Dorset Council

Cllr Simon Clifford and Dorset Council

Local government

BUDGET 2025: Council says 'a bitter disappointment' for Dorset

James Bowditch at the London protest

James Bowditch at the London protest

Farmers protest 'unfair' tax plans ahead of Budget announcement

Screen grab of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaking during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London on November 12.

Screen grab of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaking during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London on November 12.

'It is simply not right': PM hits out at pharmacies not paying staff

The UK Youth Parliament at the House of Commons

The UK Youth Parliament at the House of Commons

Local government

Young people invited to take part in youth elections

Edward Morello is hosting an emergency meeting

Edward Morello is hosting an emergency meeting

Pharmacy closure, sewage spills and bus cuts spark emergency meeting with MP TODAY

West Dorset MP Edward Morello joined Sir Ed Davey at the front of a marching band on their way to the Lib Dem conference in Dorset

West Dorset MP Edward Morello joined Sir Ed Davey at the front of a marching band on their way to the Lib Dem conference in Dorset

Dorset MP joins Lib Dem leader at head of marching band

National government

'Real party of change': Lib Dems launch conference in Dorset

West Dorset MP Edward Morello at the Rampisham Solar Park

West Dorset MP Edward Morello at the Rampisham Solar Park

'Solar park is supporting rural economy' MP told on visit

NHS staff protesting over the merger plans in May outside Dorset County Hospital

NHS staff protesting over the merger plans in May outside Dorset County Hospital

Hospital staff back plans to strike over job outsourcing row

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

MPs have Disabled people's 'lives in their hands' but do they really understand?

West Dorset MP does not believe concessions over the government's controversial welfare Bill go far enough

West Dorset MP does not believe concessions over the government's controversial welfare Bill go far enough

National government

Government's u-turn on controversial welfare Bill do not 'address all concerns'.

A child using a mobile phone

A child using a mobile phone

Attack on girl 'glorified and immortalised on video' as other filmed on their phones

West Bay Swimmers Action Group at the Surfers Against Sewage Paddle Out protest highlighting sewage pollution

West Bay Swimmers Action Group at the Surfers Against Sewage Paddle Out protest highlighting sewage pollution

'It's time for it to stop': Protesters take a stand against sewage pollution in sea

West Bay Swimmers Action Group at a protest in West Bay in June 2024

West Bay Swimmers Action Group at a protest in West Bay in June 2024

Protest to be held against sewage pollution

NHS workers will be holding a protest outside Dorset County Hospital this week in opposition to controversial plans to outsource hospital jobs to a new company

NHS workers will be holding a protest outside Dorset County Hospital this week in opposition to controversial plans to outsource hospital jobs to a new company

Dorset County Hospital

More than 1,000 NHS staff to stage protest against job outsourcing plans

Campaigners protesting against the waste incinerator on Portland

Campaigners protesting against the waste incinerator on Portland

Portland waste incinerator

Campaigners lose legal battle over waste incinerator

Cheryl Robins with her husband Mike at their butchers shop in Abbotsbury

Cheryl Robins with her husband Mike at their butchers shop in Abbotsbury

Butcher now faces decade of uncertainty despite getting new visa

US vice President JD Vance has sparked a row over comments made about peacekeeping security in Ukraine - prompting Dorset MPs to hit back

US vice President JD Vance has sparked a row over comments made about peacekeeping security in Ukraine - prompting Dorset MPs to hit back

Dorset MPs hit out at 'disrespectful' peacekeeping remarks from US Vice President

GPs in England have accepted new contract amendments which would

GPs in England have accepted new contract amendments which would

End to 8am scramble for GP appointments could be in sight

Alex and Matt Mawhood at the Clock Inn in Chideock, Simon Mazzei, owner of the Olive Tree and Ben Carter, landlord of the Brewers Arms in Martinstown

Alex and Matt Mawhood at the Clock Inn in Chideock, Simon Mazzei, owner of the Olive Tree and Ben Carter, landlord of the Brewers Arms in Martinstown

Increase in costs and tax hikes 'another nail in coffin' for pubs and restaurants

West Dorset MP has hit out at water companies over sewage dumped in areas where festive swims take place

West Dorset MP has hit out at water companies over sewage dumped in areas where festive swims take place

Concerns raised over water quality at festive swim locations

Councillor Craig Monks (top) and councillor Simon Clifford (bottom)

Councillor Craig Monks (top) and councillor Simon Clifford (bottom)

Council slams government over lack of funding and stopping rural cash grant

Head students, George, left and Ollie, right organised the debate with MP Edward Morello

Head students, George, left and Ollie, right organised the debate with MP Edward Morello

Students debate with local MP

Farmers driving down South Street during the protest

Farmers driving down South Street during the protest

Inheritance Tax

'It will ruin British farming': Farmers explain reason behind tractor convoy protest

More than a dozen farmers voiced their concerns over the government changes to inheritance tax

More than a dozen farmers voiced their concerns over the government changes to inheritance tax

Inheritance Tax

Farmers protest through town centre against inheritance tax

A previous protest in Dorchester

A previous protest in Dorchester

Israel Hamas War

Protests called in west Dorset following Lebanon attacks

Vaughan Gething pictured at Beaminster School in 2013

Vaughan Gething pictured at Beaminster School in 2013

Former Dorset student resigns as Welsh First Minister