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Fri, 17 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
TV, cash and charity funds stolen from Sins Catering
THE owner of a mobile catering business has spoken of her 'disgust' after the business was broken into.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Fears that proposal could lead to increase in council tax
COMMUNITIES fear they may end up paying more council tax if a proposal to merge local councils gets the green light.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 09:02:42 +0100
Speeders fined after being clocked driving over the limit on B3157 Coast Road
POLICE issued fines to motorists after they were clocked driving above the speed limit on the Coast Road near Portesham.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
'No party mansion at Parnham' says owner James Perkins
THE new owner of a 16th century manor house said he wants to create a venue everyone can enjoy - and it won't be a rave party mansion - after a controversial 24 hour alcohol and entertainment licence was granted for the premises.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Chris Loder calls for answers on Bridport torchlight procession
AN MP has waded into the debate about Bridport's traditional torchlight procession which could be at risk.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Events going ahead to mark 'Big Green Week'
BRIDPORT residents are being encouraged to take part in a campaign highlighting the need to action in regards the climate crisis.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset Police warn public about 'cuckooing'
POLICE are urging the public to be wary of cuckooing signs.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Lyric Theatre to host first live performance in 18 months
A BRIDPORT venue is hosting a live performance for the first time since the start of the pandemic.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Picture of the Day: Barn owl at the Marshwood Vale
This fantastic picture of a barn owl in the Marshwood Vale, taken by George Streatfeild, is our Picture of the Day!

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset ranked among top in UK for family-friendly walks
DORSET has been ranked as one of UK's best counties for family-friendly walks.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Exhibition on climate change opens at Symondsbury Estate
A 'THOUGHT-PROVOKING' exhibition focusing on climate change is going ahead alongside an international arts festival returning to Dorset this week.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
University students urged to read rental accommodation contracts
Students in Dorset heading off to university this month are being urged to check their rental accommodation is safe and that they know what they are signing up to, as a new survey reveals as many as one in three don’t read their property contract.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:01:00 +0100
Dorset tide times today: Portland, West Bay and Lyme Regis
HERE are today's tide times for Portland, West Bay and Lyme Regis.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Beaminster shop to appear on BBC One's Escape to the Country
STAFF at a bookstore had a visit from a camera crew this week - and are set to be featured on a popular TV programme in the near future.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:39:34 +0100
Dorset man wins a million pounds on the National Lottery
A MYSTERY man from Dorset has scooped one million pounds after winning big in the EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker draw.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:56:43 +0100
200 army veterans marching along Jurassic Coast in Dorset
OVER 200 veterans are set to march along the Jurassic Coast from Lulworth Cove to Lyme Regis, in a bid to raise funds for the charity.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Decline in citizenship ceremonies across Dorset
FEWER people in Dorset became British citizens last year after participating in special citizenship ceremonies, figures show.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bridport Vegan Market taking place this weekend
A MONTHLY showcase of all things vegan is returning to Bridport this weekend.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Thousands complain about their noisy neighbours in Dorset
MORE than 3,000 complaints were recorded across Dorset as noisy neighbours caused a headache during the first year of the coronavirus pandemic.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset Council's planning procedures criticised as being 'unfair and lacking rigour'
PLANNING procedures at Dorset Council have been criticised by a residents' association as being unfair and lacking rigour.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
WATAG set to resume public meetings
A LOCAL transport group is set to resume its public meetings following an 18 month break due to the pandemic.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bridport v Cadbury Heath: Team news and manager interview
BRIDPORT boss Rob Marquis feels the Bees’ clash with Cadbury Heath presents a good chance for points on Saturday (3pm).

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Column by West Dorset MP Chris Loder
LAST week in this column, I said that I would go into more detail about the new health and social care levy that the Prime Minister announced on Tuesday 7th September.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:04:33 +0100
Elton John tour delayed until 2023 in the UK. What we know so far
Sir Elton John has announced that the upcoming European and UK tour dates of his 2021 Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour have been rescheduled to 2023.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 05:10:00 +0100
Tour of Britain 2021: Bridport's Catriona Ross fifth in criterium
BRIDPORT rider Catriona Ross sprinted to fifth place in the women’s junior race at the Tour of Britain criterium in Penzance.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 05:20:00 +0100
Thorverton 4-3 Lyme Regis: Seasiders lose 2-0 lead
LYME Regis suffered a rollercoaster 4-3 defeat at Thorverton in the Joma Devon & Exeter League Premier Division.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 05:30:00 +0100
Bridport champions crowned at club tournament
BRIDPORT Bowls Club dished out a plethora of trophies at their annual club championships, bathed in good weather.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:51:06 +0100
Get Deliveroo Plus free for a year with Amazon Prime
Amazon are offering a year of Deliveroo Plus for free along with their Prime subscription.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 09:56:47 +0100
UK announce defence partnership with US and Australia to keep China in check
Boris Johnson said the alliance, known by its acronym Aukus, would work “hand-in-glove to preserve security and stability in the Indo-Pacific”.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for 54 hectare solar farm near South Perrott
PLANS for a solar farm which partly crosses into Dorset from South Somerset near South Perrott will soon be decided.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:11:47 +0100
Patient dies with coronavirus at Dorset County Hospital
THERE has been a new coronavirus-related death recorded at Dorset County Hospital.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:38:43 +0100
A35 partially reopens following two-vehicle crash
A MAJOR road has been partially closed following a crash involving two vehicles this afternoon.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:15:25 +0100
Martin Clunes auctions walk-on part in Doc Martin to raise funds for Weldmar Hospicecare
CELEBRITY Martin Clunes is auctioning off a walk-on part on the popular TV show, Doc Martin, in a bid to raise money for a local hospice.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Fraud warnings after elderly resident advised to pay £2,000 for minimal car damage
WARNINGS have been issued by police to be on the lookout for fraud attempts after an elderly person was advised to pay £2,000 to fix a scratch on her car door.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
See film Lawrence After Arabia in Charlton Down and Moreton
Tickets are now on sale for pre-release screenings of a Dorset-filmed movie.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Cash for Charities £125k giveaway with the Dorset Echo
Your favourite local paper is giving local charities the chance to take a share of a whopping £125k cash giveaway.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
'Bridport deserves better than this huge urbanisation project'
BRIDPORT is a lovely town. Everyone says so. It’s welcoming, and full of quirkiness and creativity.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:17:57 +0100
Spain holiday travel prices drop almost 40 per cent - see the best deals by airport
TravelSupermarket has found the best deals to Spain from airports across the UK.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Hedgelaying and Ploughing Match takes place this weekend
FARMING and agricultural skills will be on display as an annual tradition returns this weekend.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:23:20 +0100
What to expect from Bake Off's Maggie as Dorset resident reveals all
A RETIRED midwife from Dorset has described the ‘exciting’ moment she got the call that she was going to be on the latest series of Great British Bake Off.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
House purchase delays in Dorset Council area to improve
DELAYS which have held up house purchases across the Dorset Council area should improve – according to the authority.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Rise in number of people dying at home across Dorset
MORE people have died at home in Dorset during the coronavirus pandemic than in the years before it, figures suggest.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Decline in Dorset special constable numbers over a decade
THE number of special constables working alongside police officers in Dorset has fallen by more than half over the past decade, figures reveal.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Return of Dorchester Literary Festival for 2021
Book lovers who have missed a festival celebrating their favourite hobby are in for a treat this year.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:51:27 +0100
Dorset business leader warns 'we're not out of the woods yet'
A DORSET business leader has expressed his views on the government's new winter Covid plan and warns residents 'we are not out of the woods yet'.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:45:32 +0100
Help available for veterans in Dorset
VETERANS and their families are reminded that support is available for them in Dorset.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset Council consultations fail to attract younger people
CONSULTATION exercises by Dorset Council are generally getting a good response, according to the authority – although often fail to attract many responses from younger people.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset fire service to mark gas safety week with advice
The fire service is marking gas safety week by raising awareness of the importance of keeping safe from dangerous gas appliances.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Wessex Water welcomes Kickstarters
WESSEX Water’s first cohort of Kickstarters have joined the company in placement positions across the business and have been benefitting from the experience.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset Care Record sets new milestones
A NEW system of storing and sharing health and social care information in one place is said to be enhancing patient safety across the county.



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