West Dorset News

Small Business Saturday returns with Dorset retailers seeking boost after difficult year

Dorset micro-artist wins world record for sculpture the size of a human blood cell

Bournemouth's Green councillors warn new EV mileage tax will ‘punish motorists’

Woman found guilty of murder after deliberately driving range rover into motorcyclist in Bournemouth

Failed asylum seeker accused of sexually assaulting woman in Bournemouth to face trial

Bournemouth and Poole residents face hefty bill for new councils

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman found dead in Bournemouth

National Trust launches appeal to buy land around iconic Dorset landmark

Harbour users in Dorset face rise in fees next year

£1.4 million allocated to strengthen cliffs across Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole’s coastline

Renewed appeal after fatal collision in Poole

MPs hail breakthrough as government agrees to reform bathing water season

Poole’s Twin Sails Bridge to reopen before Christmas after nearly four months of closure

Police looking for trio following early-morning burglary in Shaftesbury

Woman dies in Weymouth house fire

Pensioner three years into a sailing trip around the world died making his way to Poole

People in Weymouth urged to keep windows and doors closed after skip fire

Man jailed for 8 years for attempted rape of woman in Bournemouth

Dorset businesses feel ‘relief’ after budget as Chamber says tax hit 'could've been worse'

BCP and Dorset councils react to Autumn Budget

Ex-Dorset Police officer found to have committed gross misconduct

Two teenagers assaulted and bike stolen on Portland

Police appeal after tobacco stolen from Weymouth home

Delays to SEND reform could deepen hole in BCP Council's finances

Bridge and waterfront remains closed at Poole Park

Wimborne Town v Plymouth Parkway postponed after coach crash

Ferndown shop shut down after repeated sales of illegal products

Police appeal after collision in Wimborne

People urged to get creative as BCP Council launches gritter name competition

Beach House Café allowed to stay open but faces tighter rules after licence review

Dorchester fire started 'most likely' by discarded batteries

Dorset Council launch 'Give the Greatest Gift' fostering campaign

BCP Council launches new strategy to make homelessness “rare, brief and unrepeated”

Councillor urges BCP to keep Solent Meads Golf Course open as petition passes 7,500 Signatures

Bournemouth ice rink to stay open despite cherry tree controversy

Organised crime gang sentenced for stealing more than £2m worth of vehicles