Bridport News
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000Homes plan at former Bridport coal yard
Eight affordable homes could built on the site of the former Bridport coal yard off Rope Walks.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000Waitrose charity Christmas tree found in river before being returned
THE CURIOUS case of the return of the Christmas tree outside Waitrose appears to have been solved thanks to two local heroes.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000West Dorset pubs, restaurants open for takeaway in lockdown
NUMEROUS west Dorset venues will be offering takeaway services as we enter a third national lockdown.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000Chance for independents as Huawei removed from 5G, says Squire Technologies
GOVERNMENT plans to develop 5G mobile networks without the Chinese giant Huawei can help boost independent businesses such as a Dorset company, it is claimed.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 09:06:57 +0000Morrisons to host Covid vaccine sites
Morrisons has revealed its car parks will be used as Covid-19 vaccine centres, with three stores hosting jabs from Monday and a further 47 sites being made available to the Government.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000'Further cliff falls could cause serious injury if something isn't done'
READERS will know the cliff fall predicted on December 10th occurred. It amounted to approximately 20,000 metric tons.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000Dorset Police ask residents to complete survey about increased payments
DORSET residents are being urged to complete a survey about a potential increase in policing costs in the county.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000Weldmar Hospicecare encourages people to sign up for overseas trek
A HOSPICE charity is encouraging people to sign up to its annual overseas fundraising challenge.
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 20:28:06 +0000Coronavirus: PM announces new lockdown in England
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a new national lockdown amid rising infection rates.
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 09:28:03 +0000Dorset primary schools remain closed on January 4
As the Christmas break comes to an end, these Dorset primary schools will remain closed today.
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 17:06:04 +0000Coronavirus: 598 cases confirmed in Dorset in latest 24 hours
NEARLY 600 cases of coronavirus were confirmed in Dorset over the last 24 hours, latest figures show.
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000Roadworks in Bridport and west Dorset
Roadworks in Bridport and west Dorset will cause delays, drivers are warned.
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000In the Dock: Latest west Dorset cases before the courts
Details from court registers Nov 18, 24
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 20:36:15 +0000Covid: Boris Johnson's lockdown announcement explained
England will enter a third national lockdown from
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:58:32 +0000Tribute to Bridport-born diplomat Sir Brian Urquhart
A Bridport-born diplomat who played a role in the establishment of the United Nations has died aged 101.
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 08:25:01 +0000Covid-19 vaccinations to take place at Bridport Medical Centre on January 6
CORONAVIRUS vaccines are set to go ahead as scheduled despite recent government advice.
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 07:42:09 +0000Seven coronavirus deaths and 1,100 cases in Dorset over the weekend
SEVEN further hospital deaths and more than 1,100 more cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset over the weekend.
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000Letter: 'Thanks to Soulshine Café and RedBrick Café for staying open on Christmas'
A HEARTFELT thank you to Soulshine and the RedBrick Café for making Christmas Day thoroughly enjoyable and welcoming.
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:49:04 +0000Lockdown 3? What Boris Johnson could announce tonight
The Prime Minister’s televised address is expected to take place at 8pm on Monday.
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:08:30 +00005 differences between Tier 4 and national lockdown rules
A NEW nationwide lockdown for England is likely to be announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson at 8pm tonight (January 4), it is being widely reported.
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:06:52 +0000Coronavirus: Boris Johnson to address the nation tonight
THE prime minister will address the nation tonight amid rising coronavirus infection rates.
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:05:22 +0000Covid: Weekly Dorset and BCP cases up by 73 per cent
THE latest weekly total of coronavirus cases recorded in Dorset is up by more than 70 per cent on the figures published by public health chiefs last week.
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:40:28 +0000POLL: Should Dorset schools reopen today?
Do you think Dorset schools should reopen today or remain closed?
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 07:46:57 +0000Visitors only allowed at Dorset County Hospital in ‘exceptional circumstances’
VISITORS have been banned from visiting Dorset County Hospital bar in ‘exceptional circumstances’ as Dorset Council area lives under Tier 3 restrictions.
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000Bridport Police urge residents to complete survey
BRIDPORT POLICE is encouraging residents to take an online survey on local issues and priorities.
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 17:22:12 +0000Coronavirus: No new deaths recorded in Dorset hospitals
NO more deaths involving coronavirus have been confirmed in Dorset’s hospitals, latest figures show.
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:09:42 +0000Boris Johnson insists teachers are at 'no greater risk'
The Government faces increasing pressure to close schools as the new coronavirus variant threatens to spiral out of control.
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 07:29:45 +0000England looks set for new lockdown as Johnson signals tougher Covid regime
Labour has called for new restrictions to be imposed within hours, saying the coronavirus is ‘out of control’.
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000Age UK Dorset offering benefits appointments and advice about wills
RESIDENTS over 50 are reminded they can get advice about benefits they may be entitled to and ask questions about wills and power of attorney at free one-to-one surgeries run by Age UK North, South & West Dorset.
Sun, 03 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000Bridport reports coronavirus outbreak as cases surge
AN OUTBREAK of coronavirus has occurred in an area of West Dorset – as cases surge by 600 per cent in the area.
Sun, 03 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000Sir John Colfox Academy holds awards ceremony
A SCHOOL'S prize giving ceremony was a 'celebration of student achievement in a very difficult year'.
Sun, 03 Jan 2021 15:47:30 +0000More than 16,000 people have now tested positive for coronavirus in Dorset
MORE THAN 16,000 cases of coronavirus have now been recorded in Dorset after another rise in reported cases in the last 24 hours.
Sun, 03 Jan 2021 14:39:56 +0000Five further coronavirus deaths in Dorset hospitals
FIVE further deaths from coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset hospitals in the last 24 hours.
Sun, 03 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000Weldmar Hospicecare to run annual 'tree-cycling' scheme in January
A HOSPICE charity will be running its fourth annual tree recycling scheme next week.
Sun, 03 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000Dorset schools reopening following Christmas break - with new rules in place
DORSET children will be returning to learning this week - with different rules in place depending on the age groups.
Sun, 03 Jan 2021 12:17:18 +0000Boris Johnson hints Covid restrictions 'could get tougher'
PRIME minister Boris Johnson says current anti-Covid measures are likely to "get tougher".
Sun, 03 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000Dorset named among top staycations in 2021 amid coronavirus travel ban
DORSET has been named among the top places for a staycation in 2021, as holidaymakers face not being travel abroad due to travel restrictions.
Sun, 03 Jan 2021 11:20:11 +0000Schools are safe and children should return this week, says Boris Johnson
Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman said children’s lives cannot be ‘put on hold’ waiting for vaccination programmes to take effect.
Sun, 03 Jan 2021 09:36:12 +0000Every UK bank holiday in 2021
Already asking yourself when the next bank holiday will be? Here's everything you need to know.
Sun, 03 Jan 2021 09:22:03 +000010 items you didn't know were vegan
Here are 10 items you'll be surprised to know are vegan.
Sun, 03 Jan 2021 09:14:22 +0000How does the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine work?
The PA news agency looks at the science behind the jab.