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Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Bridport warm hubs to offer help to those who need it
There’s no denying there are tough times ahead.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Dorset Council land charge search time down to 10 days
Dorset Council has announced the time taken to complete land charge search requests is back down to ten working days.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
New restaurant opens at Bridge House with chef Lee Guinnane
A new restaurant has opened at the Bridge House in Bridport.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:05:00 +0000
Police appeal on vehicle break-in and stolen ladder
BRIDPORT Police are investigating multiple incidents that happened in the area earlier this week.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Falklands hero Lt Col Herbert ‘H’ Jones VC to be honoured this weekend
A WAR hero who served in the Devon and Dorset Regiment will be honoured this weekend.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:03:00 +0000
Firm to appeal after solar farm near Maiden Newton rejected
The company behind a huge solar farm planned within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is launching an appeal against Dorset Council’s decision to refuse planning permission.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Hobbycraft, Julia's House and Rick Stein among the best to work for
DORSET employers including Hobbycraft, Julia's House and Rick Stein have been named among the UK's best companies to work for.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Marine Theatre to make film about the people of Lyme Regis
A THEATRE in Lyme Regis is putting the local community firmly in the limelight with an upcoming documentary.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Swanage 3-3 Bridport Reserves: Kriss Radivojsa hits leveller
BRIDPORT Reserves showed tremendous grit and determination to come back from a 3-0 half-time deficit against Swanage to draw 3-3 in their Jewson Dorset Premier League clash at Days Park.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Bridport 19-0 Puddletown: Blues win Dorset bragging rights
BRIDPORT got back to winning ways with a hard-fought 19-0 victory over a determined Puddletown side in Counties Two Tribute Dorset & Wilts South.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Upwey & Broadwey 1-1 Lyme Regis: Seasiders win 5-4 on penalties
LYME Regis progressed to the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance Senior Trophy quarter-finals with a penalty shootout win at Upwey & Broadwey.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Beaminster School football tournament: Sticklands take win
STICKLANDS had the wood on their opponents as Beaminster Secondary School hosted their first-ever primary football tournament for Year 3 and 4 pupils from the local schools.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 13:02:49 +0000
Petrol prices at Morrisons Bridport raised with Rishi Sunak
A Dorset MP has urged the prime minister to stop Morrisons “abusing their position” by charging more for petrol in Bridport than in other towns.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 19:52:26 +0000
Hogshill Stores in Beaminster to expand to meet demand
An extension has been agreed at the Hogshill Stores in Clay Lane, Beaminster to cope with 120 extra new homes for the area.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
National Highways road closures in Dorset this week:
Drivers in and around Dorset will have nine National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Teaching cuts fear prompts warning in Dorset
ANY CUTS to teachers and support staff in Dorset schools is likely to result in a disproportionate impact on families whose children have additional needs.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Private schools in Dorset could be asked to take on refugees
PRIVATE schools in Dorset could be asked to take on unaccompanied refugee children.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Artsreach and Activate Performing Arts receive funding
Dorset arts organisations responsible for bringing amazing theatre and outdoor performances to communities have successfully secured a further three years of funding

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Protection from flooding advice in Dorset
A TRADE body has drawn up a list of measures householders in Dorset can take to protect their homes against flooding.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 13:32:51 +0000
Cullompton v Bridport: Match postponed due to waterlogging
BRIDPORT'S game at Cullompton Rangers this evening has fallen victim to the weather.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:50:45 +0000
McDonald's reveals Christmas food menu 2022
McDonald’s is set to launch its Christmas food menu this month.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 13:05:02 +0000
Rishi Sunak accused of enabling 'pathetic bully' Sir Gavin Williamson
Labour's Sir Keir Starmer said: “He is a pathetic bully but he would never get away with it if people like the Prime Minister didn’t hand him power"

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Netflix The Crown robbery almost sparked 'murder probe' on set
South Yorkshire Police confirmed three vehicles containing props were broken into in Doncaster.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
East Shilvinghampton Farm, Portesham, extension hopes
A FARM campsite to the west of Weymouth is hoping to extend in time for the 2023 season.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:03:24 +0000
West Bay issued with another flood warning
The Environment Agency has issued a fresh flood warning for West Bay.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:02:00 +0000
Letter: Suella Braverman’s use of the term “invasion”
Copy of a letter sent to Chris Loder, West Dorset MP

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Dorset PCC would welcome specialist violence reduction unit
Possession of weapon offences have reduced in Dorset but the area’s Police and Crime Commissioner says “more needs to be done”.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:03:00 +0000
Letter: The Syrian Baker
At a time when the issue of asylum seekers is so controversially in the national news at present, it was highly informative and moving to see the award-winning play, The Syrian Baker, at Portesham Village Hall recently.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Oysterband to perform at Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis
A BAND of 'folk legends' are set to visit west Dorset.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:34:23 +0000
Gavin Williamson resigns from government amid bullying claims
Sir Gavin Williamson resigned from Rishi Sunak's government amid bullying allegations.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:03:00 +0000
How to write to Santa this Christmas - and get a reply
With just over six weeks to go until Christmas, Royal Mail is once again lending a helping hand to Santa.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Advice from NatWest on avoiding cost of living scams
FOR the fifth instalment of our cost of living campaign with NatWest, we're looking at five scams SMEs (small and medium sized enterprises) may fall prey to. The rising costs for businesses have created golden opportunities for scammers.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Dorset Council's financial performance better than expected
DORSET Council’s financial performance was better than expected in the last financial year – partly due to capital projects being delayed.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:30:00 +0000
When does Spotify Wrapped 2022 come out?
Every year we all wait patiently to find out what music we’ve been listening to for the past year.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 04:07:00 +0000
Royal Mail reveal December Christmas delivery deadline for 2022
The Royal Mail shared its latest recommended posting dates for mail to arrive in time for Christmas.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Driving tests: November the 'worst' month to try and pass
November was found to be the joint-worst month for driving test pass success rate

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 18:03:06 +0000
West Bay issued with flood warning
A flood warning has been issued for West Bay while the rest of the west coast of Dorset is on flood alert.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 11:30:00 +0000
Yellow weather warning for rain and wind tonight in Dorset
THE Met Office has warned of 20mm of rainwithin an hour this evening as Dorset braces for another weather warning.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 09:43:22 +0000
Milton Jones at Bridport Electric Palace
He's the master of the one-liners and utterly pun-tastic company.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 09:52:59 +0000
Letter: Pylons and Vearse Farm effect on AoNB
O wondrous Dorset Council, why is it that millions of pounds have been spent on taking away the pylons at Winterbourne Abbas because of spoiling the view on AONB land that Hardy once looked over, yet you have granted planning to build 800-plus homes ...

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 22:00:00 +0000
Camilla reveals new cypher is co-designed by former monk
The Queen Consort's monogram will appear on her personal letterheads, cards and gifts and appears more ornate than the King’s cypher

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 06:37:49 +0000
Matt Hancock I'm a Celeb: Sunak 'disappointed' in former MP
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he supported the decision to suspend Matt Hancock for entering I'm a Celebrity for the 2022 series

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 19:49:39 +0000
Car windows smashed in Forde Abbey and Thorncombe
Vandals smashed the windows of four vehicles in a night time spree.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Steve Belasco Jurassic Coast from the Sea book published
A new book celebrating the Jurassic Coast from an unusual perspective is the culmination of a photojournalist's passion project.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 22:31:18 +0000
Bonfire Night 2022: Bridport and Lyme Regis
It was touch and go as to whether or not firework displays would go ahead across west Dorset tonight.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 14:28:09 +0000
Dorset speed camera locations this week
Dorset Police's No Excuse mobile camera vans will be dotted around the county this week.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
PICTURES: Christmas Day swim over the years
ORGANISERS have pulled the plug on a tradition that dates back 50 years.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Remembrance Sunday in Bridport, Beaminster and Lyme Regis
Bridport and Beaminster will hold Remembrance Day processions to commemorate those who lost their life during World War I.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 13:17:25 +0000
Bridport 2-2 Elburton Villa: Fred Parsons rescues point for Bees
BRIDPORT twice came from behind as a brace from new signing Fred Parsons helped the Bees claim a 2-2 draw in their bottom-of-the-table battle with Elburton Villa at St Mary’s Field.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Lyme Regis Society talk on boat building
Find out more about boat building at a talk in Lyme Regis.



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