Road Incidents
When speed limit through Bridport will drop to 40km/h
The changes were originally scheduled for completion by the end of last year
Sun Feb 16, 2025 - 5:00amNorth East
The Latest
Two former Dorset councillors return after mass exodus
Jan Hughes and Wendy McLennan are back in council chambers
Wed Feb 12, 2025 - 5:00am
Local Council
Council faces mass resignations after inquiry uncovered 'significant failings'
Only three councillors remain on the council that has been under scrutiny for months
Fri Feb 7, 2025 - 11:42am
Local Council
Dorset Council: Lengthy investigation exposes significant governance failures
The Local Government Minister has called the findings serious and unacceptable
Wed Jan 22, 2025 - 4:31pm
Weather
80mm of rain forecast as new severe thunderstorm warning issued
Thunderstorms are producing slow-moving rain that could lead to flash flooding in the affected areas
Sun Jan 12, 2025 - 11:23am
Road Incidents
Reckless driver narrowly avoids head-on collision with police car
The driver of the Toyota Yaris overtook multiple vehicles on a blind corner
Fri Jan 3, 2025 - 7:30pm
The Latest
Two teenagers rescued after struggling while swimming at Bridport beach
Police are using the close call as a reminder to urge beachgoers to be safe
Thu Jan 2, 2025 - 5:00am
Courts and Crime
Stores go into lockdown during Scottsdale knife incident
A woman was taken into custody by police
Mon Dec 23, 2024 - 12:01pm
Road Incidents
Passenger killed, driver injured in serious crash days before Christmas
A woman in her 60s died at the scene of the serious crash near Scottsdale
Sun Dec 22, 2024 - 7:14am
Road Incidents
Injuries reported as serious crash closes Tasman Highway
The Tasman Highway east of Scottsdale is closed in both directions
Sat Dec 21, 2024 - 4:25pm