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Sat, 29 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Beaminster Tunnel one of the best in UK to drive through
Beaminster Tunnel has been rated one of the best in the UK to drive through - based on the way it sounds.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
National Trust sees increase of fly-tipping on its land
Fly-tipped waste which was left at a secluded beauty spot and set on fire is the latest in a series of incidents of dumped waste blighting the countryside.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Motorist drove without insurance or a MoT test certificate
A motorist who drove without insurance or a valid MoT test certificate has been banned from the road for six months.

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 11:06:00 +0000
Best UK postcodes to move to in 2022 revealed
London is no more the coolest as people flee to the countryside.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Cost of living UK: Full list of Government support available amid rising energy bills
An estimated 2.5 million UK households missed payments in January as increases in the cost of living start to “hit hard”.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
G Adventures has up to 25 percent off its global tours - See the best travel deals
G Adventures has up to 25 percent off its global tours to more than 100 countries but the sale is ending soon. How to book your trip.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:39:35 +0000
Police appeal launched following teen deaths at Bothenhampton Reservoir
POLICE have launched an appeal following the tragic deaths of two teens whose bodies were found in Bridport earlier this week.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Four women to row across Atlantic to raise £100,000
Four women are taking on a mammoth challenge to row across the Atlantic in a bid to raise a whopping £100,000 for two charities which are close to their hearts.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Bridport prepares to welcome refugee family
FINAL preparations are being made in Bridport to welcome a refugee family who are due to arrive very soon.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 14:17:41 +0000
Emergency services called to A3066, north of Bridport, following crash
EMERGENCY services were called to a key route in west Dorset following a crash.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Changes approved to create flats at Bridport building
Changes have been approved to create five flats at a Bridport town centre building, within the conservation area.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 13:13:48 +0000
Covid case rates starting to rise again across BCP and Dorset
COVID infections have started to rise again in Dorset following a significant fall earlier this month, the public health authority has said.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 11:48:52 +0000
Dorset residents likely to pay extra £10 a year to boost police budget
DORSET residents are likely to pay an extra £10 a year on their council tax from April to boost the police budget.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 07:39:11 +0000
'A silly prank': Hoax call prompts emergency services to rush to West Bay Car Park
EMERGENCY services have expressed their annoyance and frustration following a hoax call which prompted them to rush to the scene.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Delay Dorset Local Plan call
A shake-up of Dorset's Local Plan is needed so that it is based on based on sustainability and local needs rather than chasing housing targets.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 15:25:05 +0000
Asda extends 10 per cent discount for Blue Light Card members – How to get yours
Blue Light Card members can use the Asda discount for longer.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Complaints about Dorset Council services have continued to increase
COMPLAINTS about Dorset Council services have continued to increase – by more than 70 per cent a year.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
More Dorset drivers are using electric cars
MORE Dorset drivers are going green, according to figures showing a surge in electric vehicle registrations.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Dorset Council help mums at risk of children taken into care
WOMEN in Dorset who are vulnerable to having their children placed in care will be helped as part of a new scheme launched by council bosses – by helping them develop new skills to shape more positive lives.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 13:35:03 +0000
Why Russia might invade Ukraine? – What we know
There are fears that Russia will invade Ukraine as it masses forces on its borders.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 08:26:17 +0000
Met Police ask Sue Gray to remove details of Downing Street parties in report
The report on which Boris Johnson’s future may depend was expected to be delivered this week.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 07:50:48 +0000
Doctor explains Covid stress and burnout hugely affecting NHS on Good Morning Britain
Dr Amir Khan GP explained the problems on Good Morning Britain

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:01:00 +0000
International LEGO day: Shop the best LEGO sets at BargainMax to celebrate
January 28 is International LEGO day and we know only one way to celebrate - stocking up on LEGO Minecraft, City, Friends sets and more.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 12:39:12 +0000
Dorset Police refers itself to watchdog after teen deaths at Bothenhampton Reservoir in Bridport
DORSET Police has referred itself to the policing watchdog after two teenagers were found dead at a nature reserve.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 20:47:06 +0000
Two teenagers found dead at Bothenhampton Nature Reserve
POLICE are investigating after two teenagers were found dead at a nature reserve.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Hairy Biker Dave Myers visits Lyme Regis
'HAIRY Biker' Dave Myers gave some Lyme Regis scallops the stamp of approval when he visited the resort.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Driver fined for speeding at 83mph on A35 near Bridport
A driver has been fined £1,000 for driving 33mph above the speed limit on a busy west Dorset route.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 12:31:34 +0000
New figures reveal rise in number of rape and sexual offences in Dorset
OVERALL crime in Dorset has dropped but the number of reported rape and sexual offences have increased, according to new figures.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Column by West Dorset MP Chris Loder
Last week brought some good progress for the Torchlight Procession this year. The meeting I held on Wednesday last week developed a plan of action in an attempt to resolve the cancellation of the Bridport Torchlight procession last year.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Seed swap at Bridport Community Shed
Bridport’s eagerly-awaited annual seed swap will be held at Bridport Community Shed this Saturday, January 29, running from 10am until noon.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Covid may have helped youth crime reduce in Dorset
COVID may have reduced reported youth offending rates across Dorset – with officials now expecting to see a rise in 2022-23.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Brislington v Bridport: Team news and interview
GOALKEEPER Greg Taylor will lead Bridport this weekend as the Bees travel to Brislington for their Toolstation Western League clash (3pm).

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Cost of beer to rise by 50p per pint as pubs warn of price hikes
Currently the average cost of a pint in the UK is £4.07, according to the British Beer and Pub Association.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Dorset saw hundreds of excess deaths in 2021
HUNDREDS more deaths were recorded in Dorset last year than were expected, figures suggest.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Dorset Council fails to meet Freedom of Information request targets
DORSET Council is still slipping on its targets for information requests – although performance is said to be improving.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Reminder to families across south west to NOT miss out on £2k cash boost
THOUSANDS of working families in the South West could be missing out on an opportunity to get up to £2,000 a year.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Researchers looking to speak with new Dorset parents
RESEARCHERS are looking to hear from people from Dorset who became parents during the pandemic.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Two former patients run marathon for Dorset County Hospital
TWO former patients have gone above and beyond to raise thousands of pounds to the hospital that treated them.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 07:02:25 +0000
Warning driving with a dog in your car could land you £5,000 fine
Driving with a dog in the car could land you a £5,000 fine or lose your drivers licence

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:10:00 +0000
Lyme Regis 3-1 Tipton St John: Joe Bond scores twice
LYME Regis progressed to the East Devon Senior Cup second round with a 3-1 victory over Tipton St John at Davey Fort.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 09:36:54 +0000
Ticketmaster website down on same day as Harry Styles and Parklife ticket release
Ticketmaster's website has been hit by an outage, leaving many hopeful gig-goers unable to buy tickets.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:10:00 +0000
Parrett & Axe and St Catherine's athletes shine in cross-country
FOR the first time in almost two years children from West Dorset primary schools were given the opportunity to compete in the Area Cross-Country races.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:22:11 +0000
NHS workers 'have considered quitting'
NHS workers say they want to leave due to stress and bullying.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:34:49 +0000
Octopus Energy boiler tip is saving people £100 per month on energy bills
Sharing the cash-saving tactic on Mumsnet, the parent insisted anybody can do it as UK households face a energy bill price hike.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 07:31:03 +0000
Care home residents able to receive unlimited visitors from Monday
A change in rules for care homes has been announced by the Department of Health.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:31:14 +0000
Large cliff fall at Burton Bradstock beach
PEOPLE are being urged to stay away from a cliff following a large rockfall.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 16:49:54 +0000
Drone footage captures aftermath of large rockfall in Burton Bradstock
A VIDEO captured by a drone shows the extent of the damage caused to a cliff on the Jurassic Coast following a rockfall. 

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 13:26:23 +0000
Approved: Former Chancery House to be converted into flats
The conversion of Bridport’s former Chancery House into eight affordable flats has been approved.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Affordable rented homes to be built in Drimpton
MORE than a dozen affordable homes are being provided for local people in a rural community.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:10:00 +0000
Major refurbishment for Moonfleet Manor hotel
A LANDMARK hotel near Weymouth is undergoing a multi-million pound transformation ready to reopen to guests for the summer season.



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