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Sat, 25 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Charity memorial concert in Bridport to honour Bill Carr
A MEMORIAL concert in honour of a local figure and raising money for good causes is being held in Bridport.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Exhibition by community quilters at Eype
A TIGHT-knit group of community quilters in west Dorset are putting on an exhibition this weekend for the first time since the pandemic.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Abbotsbury cottage in same family for 150 years at auction
A GRADE II listed cottage described as 'an absolute Bobby Dazzler' has been listed for sale at auction for the first time in 150 years.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 05:43:00 +0100
Beaminster Festival 25th anniversary celebrations
BEAMINSTER Festival returns from Sunday in what is set to be a bumper 25th anniversary of the festival.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 05:26:00 +0100
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens to stage 'largest plant fair yet'
ABBOTSBURY Subtropical Gardens will be hosting its 'largest plant fair yet' tomorrow, running from 10am -3pm.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0100
UK Drivers warned they face fines for commonly used 'friendly warning' on roads
Drivers were told although chances were low, it is still not worth the risk.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Tesco offering FREE fry-up for military heroes in Dorset
MEMBERS of the military will be able to get a free hot breakfast at Tesco cafés across Dorset tomorrow to mark Armed Forces Day.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Trying time for Maria in Coronation Street
Tensions are high in Weatherfield- with Maria at the centre of the drama. Gemma Dunn chats to actress Samia Longchambon about what's in store.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Dorset Council could investigate care children pocket money payments
AN investigation could be held into pocket money payments made to children in the care of Dorset Council.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens to stage 'largest plant fair yet'
ABBOTSBURY Subtropical Gardens will be hosting its 'largest plant fair yet' tomorrow, running from 10am -3pm.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dorchester Repair Cafe returns on Sunday
GET your fix once again with Dorchester Repair Cafe, which will be held at the bandstand in the Borough Gardens from 10am to 12 noon on Sunday, June 26.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 09:18:37 +0100
Parking ticket fines could be reversed due to DVLA law breach, expert says
The DVLA passed on motorists’ personal details to private parking firms

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 05:09:00 +0100
Hay Fever: The 5 food and drinks you need to cut out
Experts at The Organic Pharmacy have put together a roundup of five foods and drinks hay fever sufferers should avoid now.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:10:08 +0100
Woman appears in court following crash in Lyme Regis
A 74-YEAR-OLD woman has appeared in court in connection with a crash in Lyme Regis in which a man later died.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 11:49:52 +0100
FOURTH Bridport bin fire in one day as police investigate
BRIDPORT Fire Station has responded to a fourth bin fire of the day whilst police have been asked to investigate "suspicious circumstances".

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 07:59:52 +0100
Bin fires in Bridport could have been 'a risk to life'
BRIDPORT Fire Station say THREE 'suspicious' bin fires in the early hours of the morning could have caused 'a risk to life'.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:30:00 +0100
Travellers camp at Mosterton and leave rubbish
A site usually used for community events was left covered in rubbish following a seven-day unauthorised encampment by a group of travellers.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:02:00 +0100
Dorset farm revives world-famous nettle eating competition
EXCITEMENT is building for the return of the world-famous nettle eating competition this weekend - with the winner invited to participate in a TV talent show in Italy.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Poor behaviour from councillors putting people off
POOR and sometimes offensive behaviour from a handful of Dorset town and parish councillors may be putting people off seeking public office or resigning as councillors.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:27:00 +0100
Bridport Vintage Sunday Market returns this Sunday
A MONTHLY antique market is happening this Sunday.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset farm revives world-famous nettle eating competition
EXCITEMENT is building for the return of the world-famous nettle eating competition this weekend - with the winner invited to participate in a TV talent show in Italy.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Litter Free Dorset campaign asking public not to feed seagulls
'DON'T feed the locals' is the message this summer as a campaign aims to discourage the intentional and accidental feeding of seagulls.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Dorset councillors discuss reintroduction of honorary titles
MANY Dorset residents are unlikely to be bothered about whether or not Dorset Council introduces the titles of aldermen and women.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:07:00 +0100
Dorset Trades Union Council in support of railway strikers
Dorset Trades Union Council fully supports the current strike by RMT members on our railways.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset Council step up debt recovery efforts
DEBT recovery at Dorset Council is returning to normal after two years of a ‘light touch’ approach.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 04:52:00 +0100
Rail strikes: Operators warn against travel
TRAIN commuters have been reminded by South Western Railway (SWR) to only travel if “absolutely necessary” as 2,100 members of its workforce strike.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
West Dorset Community Orchestra to play at St John's Church West Bay
MUSIC lovers are invited to enjoy a concert by West Dorset Community Orchestra next week.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bridport Vintage Sunday Market returns this Sunday
A MONTHLY antique market is happening this Sunday.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:33:54 +0100
Cervical Cancer Awareness Week: Smear test questions answered by gynecologist
A gynecologist has answered some common questions about smear tests. See the answers here.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 11:54:11 +0100
Robinsons and Wimbledon end partnership after 86 years
The squash brand’s association with Wimbledon dates back to 1935

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:21:10 +0100
Boris Johnson vows to 'keep going' after Tory by-election double loss
Seats at Tiverton and Honiton and in Wakefield were lost in by-elections.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 07:04:15 +0100
Oliver Dowden resigns as Tories lose two by-elections
Dowden resigned after the Conservatives lost seats in Tiverton and Honiton as well as Wakefield.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 04:16:00 +0100
UK drivers told to make two simple changes to save hundreds each year on petrol
The average price of petrol was a record 189.3p per litre, which the AA branded “a disgrace”.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:29:00 +0100
Litter Free Dorset campaign asks public not to feed seagulls
'DON'T feed the locals' is the message this summer as a campaign aims to discourage the intentional and accidental feeding of seagulls.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:20:00 +0100
Two men crash through window during fight in Bridport
TWO men crashed through a window during a fight in Bridport town centre.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:25:00 +0100
Pictures: Bridport Food Festival
DESPITE disappointing weather crowds turned up in their thousands to Asker Meadows for the Bridport Food Festival at the weekend.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
West Bay Holiday Park's proposal for more glamping pitches
The West Bay Holiday Park is asking to add an extra 16 glamping pitches to its Forty Foot Way site.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
South west 'one of most affordable regions to buy petrol'
THE south west is currently one of the UK's most affordable regions to buy petrol, with a full tank costing 15.46 per cent of the average weekly wage.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Vegan market to make return in Bridport this weekend
GOOD news for people with plant-based diets as the Bridport Vegan Market makes its return this weekend.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:10:00 +0100
More consultation on the future of Dorset libraries
A FURTHER round of public consultation is being planned in the autumn on  the future of Dorset’s libraries.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:43:00 +0100
Beaminster and Colfox students art at Bridport Arts Centre
The annual joint Beaminster and Colfox Art and Photography Exhibition can now be viewed at Bridport Arts Centre.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Scheme to help reunite missing children on Dorset beaches
POLICE are reminding people about a scheme that reunites children that go missing on beaches in Dorset with their families.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bridport v Middlezoy Rovers: Edgar Marcu itching to start season
OPTIMISTIC Bridport boss Edgar Marcu is relishing the opportunity to put his coaching stamp on the Bees this season.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dozens of priority items have not been dealt with by Dorset Council for over a year
DOZENS of priority items have not been dealt with by Dorset Council after more than a year – according to an internal audit report.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:10:00 +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, 23 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Gerard Hitchcock named new Lyme Regis chairman as Howard Larcombe steps away
LYME Regis have appointed Gerard Hitchcock as their new chairman following the Seasiders’ AGM on Tuesday evening.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Charlton Down beat Beaminster by five wickets
COUNTY Division Two leaders Beaminster lost a high-scoring clash at Charlton Down by five wickets – but managed to keep hold of top spot.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bridport Barracudas secure impressive victory at Yeovilton
BRIDPORT Barracudas came back fighting in the second round of the Jurassic League held at Yeovilton to take a tremendous overall win for the club.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Uplyme & Lyme Regis beat Sandford Seconds by 92 runs
UPLYME & LYME Regis delivered a record batting display to score 366-4, crushing leaders Sandford Seconds by 92 runs and assuming control of Devon League C Division East.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 07:07:42 +0100
Government plan to change agency worker law for future strikes
Ministers said that under current trade union laws, employment businesses are restricted from supplying temporary agency workers to cover for strikers



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