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Mon, 14 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Proposals unveiled to improve Bridport town centre
EARLY stage proposals for a refresh of Bridport town centre streets have been unveiled.

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Beaminster Festival from June 26 to July 3
BEAMINSTER will once again be hosting its annual week-long Festival of Music and Arts, taking place from Sunday, June 26 to Sunday, July 3.

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 06:42:08 +0000
UK's Homes for Ukraine scheme - how you can help
Britons offering accommodation to Ukrainian refugees will receive a “thank you” payment of £350 per month.

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
'Alarming' drop in breast cancer screenings in Dorset
Almost 20,000 Dorset women were not up to date with potentially life-saving cancer checks last year, figures show.

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Where speed cameras will be in Dorset this week
Dorset Police No Excuse teams will be out on the county's roads this week operating mobile speed cameras.

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Dorset Council to save thousands after buildings made energy efficient
WORK to improve energy efficiency and install low carbon technologies has started at more than 60 Dorset Council-owned buildings using £19 million of grant funding.

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Multiple Sclerosis support network in Dorset welcoming new people
A MULTIPLE Sclerosis support network is welcoming people to join their friendly and welcoming group.

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 07:24:36 +0000
Harry Redknapp returns to management for London Marathon with important message
Harry Redknapp has personal reasons for supporting the British Heart Foundation.

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Lyme Bay Holidays acquired by Sykes Holiday Cottages
HOLIDAY cottage agency Lyme Bay Holidays has been acquired by leading operator Sykes Holiday Cottages.

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Children bring characters to life for World Book Day
CHILDREN and adults in west Dorset brought literary characters to life this World Book Day.

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Bradpole Higher Street to shut for one day next week
A RURAL route on the outskirts of Bridport is set to close next week for one day while work is carried out on the overhead cables.

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 19:21:44 +0000
Gritting lorries head out in Dorset
GRITTING lorries are heading out on Dorset's roads tonight as temperatures drop.

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Call for Scout volunteers in west Dorset
A CALL is going out for adults to volunteer and help make a difference to the lives of young people.

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Vet urges dog owners to be aware of breeding law
Last week I wrote that Daisy’s nine puppies were now big enough to go to their new homes.

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:15:00 +0000
Hardy's Dorchester event with topless barmaid
A LANDLORD has said he has been 'put off' from hosting any more topless nights at his pub.

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Top 5 pubs for a Sunday roast in Dorset, according to Tripadvisor reviews
Find out where in Dorset is serving up the best Sunday roasts, according to the reviews left on travel website, Tripadvisor.

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 14:55:37 +0000
Boris Johnson urged to sack Priti Patel over Ukrainian refugee response
“She has answered desperation with delays. Crisis with confusion. Pain with paperwork."

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 09:33:30 +0000
UK to welcome tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees from next week
Local authority areas will be entitled to more than £10,000 for each Ukrainian refugee taken in.

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 08:37:06 +0000
MI6 warned PM about Russian oligarch friend Evgeny Lebedev two years ago
Boris Johnson was warned about granting a peerage to close friend Evgeny Lebedev two years ago.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Dorset nettle eating competition making a come back
A FAMILY-RUN cider farm has announced that it will be reviving the world-famous nettle eating competition.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Little Toller Books, in Beaminster, bids to raise £75k to aid children displaced by Ukraine war
A BOOK shop in Beaminster has started a campaign to raise £75,000 to aid children displaced by the war in Ukraine.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Energy company seeks approval for 40-acre solar farm in Dorset
AN ENERGY company is asking that Dorset councillors decide on a large solar farm – rather than allow officers to make a decision.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Women sing for International Women's Day in Borough Gardens
WOMEN from the community gathered in Bridport this week to commemorate this year's International Women's Day.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
£5m Russian blow to Dorset pension fund
DORSET’S pension fund has taken a £5million hit from its investments in Russia.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 13:53:36 +0000
Dorset car park prices change this month - see full list
Some Dorset Council car parks will soon cost £10 a day as prices go up this month - and it will no longer be free to use council car parks on Sundays.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 13:24:21 +0000
Met Office issues strong wind weather warning for Dorset
WEATHER warnings are now in force as high winds could bring disruption to Dorset today.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Birmingham mum died after falling from cliff near Durdle Door
A CORONER has issued a warning to people visiting the Dorset coast to stick to paths and heed signs after a mother fell 60ft to her death.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Life in the UK test: Can you pass the British citizenship test? Take the quiz
The set of 24 questions, also known as the "Life in the UK" test, will cost £50 and is compiled from 3,000 facts about Britain.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 07:40:28 +0000
Donate money not material goods, aid group on Ukraine border says
"Please don’t do this."

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
List of good books to read on Russia and Ukraine's history
If you'd like to learn more about the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, this is a small selection of books to get you started.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 15:14:09 +0000
Stephen Mulhern to miss Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway tonight – Here’s why
Stephen Mulhern will miss tonight's episode of Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 14:15:00 +0000
What time is Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway on tonight? How to watch, how to apply
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway returns tonight. Here's how you can watch the episode and what to expect.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:35:18 +0000
Police comment after Bridport drug dealer jailed
POLICE say they are 'committed' to disrupting drug dealers after a man who was found to be in possession of drugs valued at more than £83,000 for a business operation he had set up from the bedroom of his home was jailed.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:27:12 +0000
Dates for Bridport Carnival 2022
DATES for this year's Bridport’s Carnival have been announced after it was agreed that the torchlight procession which closes the event can take place.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 10:53:05 +0000
Met Office predict 60mph winds to batter Dorset
A WEATHER warning for strong winds has been issued for Dorset.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 10:27:03 +0000
Cheapest and most expensive fuel stations in Dorset
PETROL prices continue to rise in Dorset as sanctions are imposed on Russia following last month's invasion in Ukraine.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
New homes at 'gateway' West Bay site despite objections
DETAILED designs for four homes have been agreed on a West Bay ‘gateway’ site east of Fairways off Station Road.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
'The good work of Brit Valley and Bridport Rotary Clubs'
On Saturday in Bridport and Sunday in West Bay, members of the two clubs based in this area were delighted with the generous response to street collections.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
'Debate on white-tailed eagles not helped by Chris Loder'
There is a discussion to be had about the reintroduction of white-tailed eagles, but it is not much advanced by Chris Loder characterising those who disagree with him as mostly “unpleasant social media trolls”, nor by the politician’s habit of ...

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:49:51 +0000
New Covid variant: Deltracron symptoms and what we know
The World Health Organisation has warned of the spread of a new Covid variant that combines Delta and Omicron as cases internationally continue to decline.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 08:38:07 +0000
Boris Johnson could double energy bill loan to £400 amid rising prices next month
Boris Johnson could reportedly double the £200 energy loan to £400 as concerns over the cost of living continues to grow.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Figures reveal how many Ukrainians already live in Dorset
Dozens of Ukrainians already live in Dorset, new figures show, as the refugee crisis in the country worsens.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Dorset County Hospital issues warning
BOSSES at a Dorset hospital have begged people to only go to its emergency department for 'serious of life-threatening situations' for fear it will be overwhelmed.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 07:57:49 +0000
How you can open your home to Ukranian refugees under new visas
The Government will ask the British public to open their homes to Ukrainians fleeing war amid continuing criticism of its response to the refugee crisis.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
New Dorset Police HQ approved despite fears it could cause bird deaths
A NEW Dorset Police HQ building at Winfrith has been approved by Dorset Council.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Mars installation arrives in Dorchester
SPACE fans can now travel 250 million miles in moments as a stunningly accurate recreation of the planet Mars has come to Dorchester.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
New bid to recruit more foster carers in Dorset
FOSTER recruitment in Dorset was down to just 19 last year – from 235 initial enquiries.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:10:00 +0000
Bridport duo driving to Ukraine with lorry full of supplies
THE Bridport community is rallying round and making a huge effort to support the people of Ukraine - with the latest gesture seeing a local businessman drive a truckload of supplies 1,300 miles to support refugees who have fled the country following ...

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
West Sussex motorist fined for speeding on A35 at Bridport
A DRIVER has been fined more than £500 for speeding at 80mph on a stretch of road near Bridport which has a 50mph limit.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
New security fence at Sir John Colfox School in Bridport
NEW security fencing has been agreed for a Dorset school.



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