There are long delays between Weymouth and Portland on the A354 due to roadworks near the Ferrybridge area.

Record fuel prices across the country have left people in the South looking for ways to cope.

These old photos show the world-famous beauty spot of Lulworth Cove over the years

A Dorchester mum has praised the optician who a spotted serious eye condition that could have made her 15-year-old son blind.

Barfleur's final crossing from Poole has been brought forward from the start of November.

Police said a woman aged in her 40s was injured in the incident and a man has been arrested on suspicion of assault, possession of a firearm and…

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council said the application for Haven Hotel lacked information.

Residents displaced by a devastating flat fire in Weymouth have been left outraged after intruders reportedly broke in

Emergency services rushed to a property in town following fears of a fire

An appeal has been launched following a near collision in north Dorset

Sam Sunderland's bid to be the fastest person to ride around the world ended in Australia.

Household Recycling Centres across Dorset will move to their annual winter opening hours from Thursday, October 1

Dorchester police seek CCTV and doorbell footage to identify youths accused of attacking ducks with catapults, as patrols step up after six reports…

Half a dozen attacks on ducks in Dorchester have been reported to police so far this year.

A car flipped over near Swannery Bridge in Weymouth, prompting police and ambulance response.

PC Alex Ayre, 24, was subject to a misconduct investigation into his behaviour while off duty.

More than 5,000 people have shared their views on Dorset's proposed dog related Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO).

A Dorset-based vet says it has been "emotionally and financially difficult for a lot of farmers".

A remarkable scene greeted Weymouth residents in November 1962 when Bristol Channel paddle steamer Bristol Queen joined vessels already in the…

A YOUNG father who nearly bled to death after a glass table shattered and severed a vein in his wrist has recalled the heartbreaking final message…

National Coffee Day is being celebrated with a special buy one, get one free offer at LO's Coffee Shop in Dorset

Tributes have been paid to 'handsome, charming young man' who was a serving Dorset Police officer

Ernest Paul Cruz attacked his victim in a room at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital in July 2023.

Remember these? Here are some old pictures of classic Weymouth pubs and clubs pictured in the 1980s

More than 11,000 potholes were repaired across Dorset in a single year as the county battled the aftermath of severe winter storms, a Dorset Echo…

John Hunt and his daughter Amy walked 13 miles a day from their Hertfordshire home to Bournemouth.

The ferry linking Poole and Studland will close from 2 November for major maintenance works.

Twelve historic aerial photographs reveal how Dorset has changed over the decades

Weymouth hoteliers remain deeply concerned about the impact of planned overnight roadworks on the town's seafront - despite Dorset Council…

BRIDPORT’S Viking Village attraction will be battling for a drinks licence after complaints about late-night noise, vandalism and disturbing…

London Lane, Sopley, will close on 29 September 2026 for pole replacement works. Diversions via B3347. Hampshire County Council public notice…

Two local football clubs have joined forces to support families still affected by the devastating fire at Keel House in Weymouth

Work at Dorset County Hospital started last year and the building is expected to open in 2027.

Scars in Studland Bay's seagrass meadows, caused by boat anchor chains, are healing, a study finds.

Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr has spoken warmly about his Weymouth roots

A wellness centre, a swimming pool and scenic lodges have been planned to replace the site of a former historic hotel in Lyme Regis

Business owners in a west Dorset village have been left outraged by a two-week long road closure that will see a ‘complete loss of trade’

Ryan Cliffe's flat is among 32 in Weymouth that were evacuated due to the fire.

The murals in Westham feature turtles, sharks, jellyfish, seahorses, crabs and an octopus.

The fire service has shared images of a fire that completely destroyed a car as it went up in flames on the A35

A pharmacy assistant who has worked at the same Weymouth Boots branch for 46 years says she has been left "heartbroken" after receiving a…

A beautiful Dorset lake at Parnham Park near Beaminster has been revealed as a location in the new Sense and Sensibility film

Dormice are detected on a farm near Bridport during surveys by the Countryside Regeneration Trust.

A young Dorset couple say they were able to buy their first home years earlier than expected after receiving a boost from a housebuilder's…

A number of expensive items were stolen following a burglary in Weymouth

Mawer had worked for construction firm RA International in the African country for 18 months.

A planned boat fire and rescue exercise is set to take place in the marina area.

Weymouth will be transformed into a dazzling display of light, sound and art from tonight as the popular Dusk Til Dark event returns for a three-day…

The fire service are currently dealing with a fire on the A35

Take a trip back in time with rare photos from TV productions filmed across Dorset