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Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:52:11 +0100
Queen's funeral to be shown on ITV all day as schedule confirmed
All programming on the day of the Queen's funeral will be broadcast simultaneously on the main channel and five digital channels and the ITV Hub

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 06:41:53 +0100
Fuel price at Bridport Morrisons
Following on from Kevin Payne’s recent letter on Morrisons’ fuel price . . . . . You will know by now that today’s (September 6) price for E10 fuel at Morrisons Bridport has dropped to 177.9p. This is 11p/L cheaper than it was a week ago when t...

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 06:28:38 +0100
Prices cut at Bridport Wetherspoon pub for Tax Equality Day
PRICES at a Bridport pub will be lowered for one day only as part of a VAT campaign.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 06:40:46 +0100
Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and more: See the supermarkets and shops closed for the Queen’s funeral
Tesco, Aldi and other supermarkets are choosing to close their doors to honour Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 06:22:33 +0100
Judge orders jailed Dorset Police officer to pay back more than £100k
A FORMER Dorset Police officer who was jailed for fraud has been ordered to pay back more than £100,000 by a judge.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 06:21:04 +0100
Coombe House special school reopens with less pupils than expected
Coombe House special school near Shaftesbury is due to reopen today with far fewer pupils than originally expected.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset 'ahead of the curve' with children's social care reform
DORSET is said to be ‘ahead of the curve’ with children’s social care reform and in a good position for the future.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Suzi Ruffell's Snappy set for Bridport
A multi-award nominated comedian is bringing her stand-up show to town this month.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Folk singer Seth Lakeman at Bridport's Electric Palace
Folk singer, songwriter Seth Lakeman will head to Bridport as part of his ‘Make Your Mark’ tour.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:03:52 +0100
Police say ‘people absolutely have a right to protest’ the monarchy following Queen’s death
Since the proclamation of the new King, Charles III, a few arrests have been made as protestors speak out against the monarchy.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:53:58 +0100
Prince Harry full statement after Queen Elizabeth II death
Prince Harry spoke about the Queen meeting Meghan Markle, and the first time she met her great grandchildren

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 12:49:01 +0100
Clap for the Queen tonight: Call to take part following Queen's death
The clap for Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday at the age of 96, is scheduled to take place from 7pm today

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset continues to fall short of housing targets
DORSET continues to fall short on housing targets – with hundreds of sites not being built on despite having planning consent or the ok in local plans.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 17:05:21 +0100
Rail strikes cancelled after Queen's death
Planned rail strikes this week affecting Dorset have been suspended following the death of the Queen.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 17:50:05 +0100
What is lying in state? How and when to visit the Queen’s coffin following her passing
When you can pay your respects to the Queen as she lies in state this week.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:00:24 +0100
Queen's funeral bank holiday explained - will I get a day off?
King Charles III approved a bank holiday to take place for the Queen’s funeral as he was proclaimed King on Saturday

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 05:20:00 +0100
Age UK holds free legal surgeries for older people in Dorset
A CHARITY is offering free legal surgeries to help older people with their wills.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset hospital trusts to be led by joint leadership team
TWO hospital trusts are to be led by a joint leadership team - but say they are not merging.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 12:34:40 +0100
National minute's silence to take place to remember Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday
The gesture is another way to allow people to remember the life of Queen Elizabeth II

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:45:58 +0100
People asked to not use Paddington Bears and marmalade sandwich's as Queen tribute
As part of the tributes, mourners have been leaving flowers along with Paddington Bear teddies and marmalade sandwiches. 

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 06:41:25 +0100
What are King Charles III duties and powers as King?
As the monarch he must remain politically neutral and has ‘an important formal and ceremonial relationship’ with Parliament.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 13:44:42 +0100
Man runs across two lanes of traffic to wave at King's car
The man, captured live on broadcast cameras, chased after the car carrying the King and Queen Consort as they left Westminster on Monday.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 12:18:30 +0100
Kate Middleton shares Prince Louis touching message after Queen's death
The new Princess of Wales shared with crowds outside Windsor Castle what her youngest son said after learning of the Queen's death.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:34:43 +0100
BBC announces Monday TV schedule changes for the Queen's vigil
The BBC has made a few changes to its Monday schedule to accommodate the Queen's vigil

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 07:13:26 +0100
Will EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale be on after the Queens death?
Following the sad news of the Queen's passing, the nation has begun a state of national mourning.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 06:11:08 +0100
King Charles III to lead procession behind the Queen's coffin
King Charles III will lead the royal family in the procession behind his mother's coffin, Queen Elizabeth II

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 19:20:13 +0100
Will schools close for the Queen’s funeral? Full plans revealed in lead up to funeral
See what will happen from now until the Queen's funeral.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 10:17:56 +0100
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin seen for first time as the Queen leaves Balmoral for Edinburgh
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin has been seen for the first time as the late monarch begins her final journey.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 15:20:21 +0100
King Charles III's coronation: When will the new King be crowned and what will happen?
King Charles III's coronation is unlikely to be for many months.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Strikes called off across Dorset after the Queen's death
Planned strikes by rail and postal workers across Dorset have been called off as a result of the Queen’s death.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bridport Youth Dance show at Eggardon Hill
A YOUTH dance group will ebb and flow with the landscape as they perform at an ancient hillfort with stunning views.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 05:03:00 +0100
Bridport Literary Prize memoir competition nears deadline
NUMEROUS writers will be glued to their desk as the deadline for a prestigious memoir writing competition nears its application deadline.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 16:39:27 +0100
Prince of Wales releases statement calling the Queen 'an extraordinary leader'
The Prince of Wales has released a statement following the death of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 15:53:40 +0100
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrives at Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh after 6-hour journey
Her coffin will now remain in Edinburgh until September 14 when she will then lie in state in Westminster Hall for "four clear days".

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 15:23:08 +0100
What will happen to the corgis? Prince Andrew and the Duchess of York to look after dogs
At her death, the Queen left behind four dogs: Muick, Candy, Lissy and Sandy. 

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 13:47:07 +0100
Protestors boo King Charles III during Edinburgh proclamation
Protesters have been heard booing at the proclamation of King Charles III in Edinburgh.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 13:21:40 +0100
Westminster Abbey hosted Queen Elizabeth II’s wedding, coronation and now her funeral
This will be the first time in over 260 years that a sovereign’s funeral has taken place in the Abbey.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 12:03:13 +0100
Prince Philip turned down title of Prince Consort – what is a consort?
After the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, her eldest son Charles has now become King Charles III.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 17:04:26 +0100
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral date confirmed and will be held at Westminster Abbey
The Earl Marshal, the Duke of Norfolk has confirmed the news.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 10:51:42 +0100
Bank Holiday announced for Queen's funeral as as King Charles III formally declared
The announcement comes after King Charles III was formally declared as the new monarch following the death of his mother aged 96.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Politicians from across Dorset honour the Queen
POLITICIANS from across Dorset have paid tribute to the Queen - praising her 'devotion' to public service.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Tributes to the Queen with public books of condolence across Dorset
Public books of condolence will be opened by town council across Dorset to allow residents to pay their respects to Her Majesty the Queen.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 17:29:24 +0100
Prince and Princess of Wales joined by Meghan and Harry to view tributes at Windsor Castle
This is the first public appearance for the Prince and Princess of Wales as a couple since their titles were bestowed upon them.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Lyme Regis restaurant warns it could close as bills soar
A Restaurateur has warned it could be "a matter of weeks" before her business faces closure - and claimed West Dorset MP Chris Loder "massively missed the point" in response to her concerns.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Queen's death: Her visits to Dorset over the years
AS Dorset mourns the death of the Queen we look back at the impact she made on her many visits to the county over the years.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 06:44:59 +0100
When is King Charles III declared King? How to watch first televised Accession ceremony
Here is how you can watch the historic ceremony where King Charles III official becomes King.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Open day at Anthony Honeyball's Potwell Farm Stables
DISCOVER the inner workings of a successful race yard at an open day in honour of National Racehorse Week.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 05:01:00 +0100
Bridport & District Gardening Club's summer show
IT WAS a blooming good event as a gardening club held its summer show.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Top up Tesco shopping bills to nearest £1 for charity
Dorset shoppers can choose to round up their shop to the nearest £1 at self-service tills to help support an in-store fundraising campaign for three of the UK’s leading health charities.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Gardeners' Question Time at Powerstock Hut
A gardeners' question time-style event is being held in a west Dorset village next weekend.



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