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Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Seal on Hive Beach, Burton Bradstock
A WEST Dorset beach was visited by a friendly face over the weekend.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 07:02:11 +0000
Dorset weather warning this week
DORSET remains on course to be hit with strong wind and heavy rain amid weather warnings from the Met Office.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Bridport man jailed for child cruelty
A cruel stepfather has been jailed after he left a 17-month toddler covered in bite marks and bruises.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
The areas of Dorset with highest reported Covid-19 cases
CASES of coronavirus are continuing to fall across Dorset, as data shows that the spread of Covid-19 has slowed down in the county.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 06:18:45 +0000
Motorist's 'careless driving' criticised by police officer
A DRIVER’S ‘careless driving’ which seriously injured three people has been criticised by police.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Dorset beavers make first dam within four days of being relocated
A PAIR of beavers released into the Dorset countryside last month have built the county’s first natural dam in 400 years.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
St Catherine's Primary School visited by 'the Queen'
LOCAL schoolchildren received a visit from 'the Queen' as a part of their latest project.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Art exhibit to put NHS heroes on display
A HOSPITAL art exhibition is set to showcase portraits of staff in recognition of the work they have done throughout the pandemic.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Biophilia Natural Health Clinic launches online yoga classes
ONLINE yoga classes are available for residents looking to relieve themselves of stress and anxiety for a suggested donation.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Visitor restrictions to be eased at Dorset County Hospital
VISITORS will be able to visit inpatients at Dorset County Hospital from tomorrow.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Dorset Council's success after £19m grant funding
DORSET Council says it did better than any other authority with its recent award of £19 million in government grants for work on ‘greening’ its own buildings and operations.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:35:30 +0000
Fines issued to people who travelled to West Bay and Lyme at weekend
GROUPS of people who travelled to West Bay and Lyme Regis at the weekend were fined for breaching Covid regulations - including a group of bikers and people travelling from London.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Council strategy to guide West Bay and Lyme Regis harbours
A PLAN is being produced to guide the development of West Bay and Lyme Regis harbours.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Retired RAF engineer publishes book on Hercules XV208
A RETIRED RAF engineer has written a book looking into the history and changes of a plane he spent four years and around 2,000 hours flying.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:51:44 +0000
16 new coronavirus deaths reported at Dorset hospital
SIXTEEN more people with coronavirus have died in Dorset, according to the latest figures.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Letter: 'Council headquarters being surplus to requirements was foreseen'
IT IS interesting to learn from the Bridport News that the new Dorset Council is thinking of moving out of its South Walks Headquarters as it no longer needs the space the building offers.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Adults with learning disabilities prioritised for Covid vaccines
Thousands of adults with learning disabilities on GP registers in Dorset will be prioritised for a coronavirus vaccine following new advice from Government advisers.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:21:33 +0000
Weather warning in Dorset as gales set to batter county
STRONG wind and rain is set to batter Dorset amid weather warnings from the Met Office.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:16:24 +0000
The lockdown rules changing today - what you can and can't do
The Prime Minister unveiled his four-stage plan to lead the country out of a third national lockdown last month - and it starts today.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:43:00 +0000
Figures reveal percentages of people in Dorset receiving Covid-19 vaccine
ALL people aged between 75 to 79 across Dorset have received the first Covid-19 vaccine, according to NHS figures.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Support group set up for carers
A SUPPORT group is being set up for residents who provide care to someone with mental health issues.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Figures reveal how many people across Dorset have received both Covid-19 vaccinations
ALMOST 300,000 people across Dorset have received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Dorset Council receives 'massive response' to childcare survey
DORSET Council said it had received a 'massive response' to a survey which aims to shape future childcare provision in the county.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:18:42 +0000
Care homes will allow visitors from today - new rules explained
Every care home resident will be permitted to nominate a single named visitor who will be able to see them regularly under the new rules.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:13:21 +0000
12 bombshell moments from Harry and Meghan Markle's Oprah interview
Prince Harry revealed the full extent of his fractured relationship with his father the Prince of Wales.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Bridport says goodbye to David Powell
THE Bridport community is saying farewell to a man who has been pivotal to the development of young people in the area for more than 30 years.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Bridport Lockdown Project launches advice page for local photographers
LOCAL photographers can gain inspiration from an advice page launched by the Bridport Lockdown Project.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
A35 and A37 works among disruptive roadworks starting soon in Dorset
A number of roadworks will be taking place across Dorset as workers continue to keep the county’s roads in a good condition.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 17:31:25 +0000
Coronavirus: Further 51 cases recorded in Dorset
MORE THAN 50 coronavirus cases were confirmed in Dorset in the latest daily update.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 17:30:54 +0000
Coronavirus: No deaths confirmed in Dorset hospitals
NO CORONAVIRUS deaths have been recorded in Dorset hospitals in the last 24 hours, according to the latest figures from NHS England.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Residents help to install hedgerow at Lower Walditch Play Area
THE team behind a community play area have thanked residents who helped to install a hedgerow.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 11:57:35 +0000
Dorset residents aged 56 to 59 called upon to get Covid jab
DORSET residents are being called upon to get their Covid jab.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Urgent recalls from Co-op, Lidl and Tesco for meat, cakes, dog food and more
Salmonella poisoning, food allergies and glass are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls across the UK.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Who's taking part in the new Great Celebrity Bake Off
Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith talk to Sherna Noah about the new series of The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Best villas to book in Europe summer 2021
With news international travel may resume in time for a sunny escape, Sarah Marshall recommends the top private holiday stays.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Deep Purple memorabilia, signed by Ian Gillan, for sale in auction
SIGNED memorabilia from a rock star, a free weekend in a holiday cottage and cooking lessons with a celebrity chef are up for grabs in an auction put together by a local rotary club.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Bridport woman in court for assaults in Beaminster
A WOMAN spat in a man's face and chased after another woman coughing while shouting, 'I've got the virus', a court heard.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Bridport Page to Screen Festival to go ahead online in April
LIGHTS, camera, action! Bridport's premier film festival is set to return this year – but it will be online.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 16:20:26 +0000
Covid: 34 cases confirmed in Dorset over last 24 hours
FEWER than 40 coronavirus cases were confirmed in Dorset over the last 24 hours.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 10:17:45 +0000
Child stuck in the mud rescued by Lyme Regis Coastguard
A YOUNG boy had to be pulled out of the mud with specialist equipment by a coastguard team yesterday.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
The 33 Dorset areas with no reported coronavirus cases
MULTIPLE areas across Dorset have not recorded any new coronavirus clusters, according to the latest data.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Jailed in February: 10 people jailed for crimes in Dorset
CRIMINALS jailed in February include a paedophile, a gang which kidnapped and blackmailed a man and prisoner caught with a mobile phone in prison.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Bridport Morrisons donates books to St Mary's School
A BRIDPORT school received a bundle of books for its library ahead of World Book Day.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support's cookbook available with Mother's Day discount
AXMINSTER and Lyme Cancer Support are offering a special Mother's Day deal on its cook book.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Dorset dialect words - from the weird to the wonderful
Could you tell a Loplolly from a slommock - or even a Boris-norris?

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Private renters in Dorset fork out nearly £400 extra per month compared to social renters
PRIVATE renters in Dorset fork out nearly £400 extra per month on average to keep a roof over their heads compared to those in social homes, figures show.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Dorset Council's £19 million grant to reduce carbon footprint
A council has revealed more about how it intends to spend £19 million to help reduce its carbon footprint.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 00:22:24 +0000
Dorset Council asks people to stop going to Dorset tips
INCREASING numbers of people are making 'frivolous' tip runs in Dorset despite lockdown restrictions still being in place.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 08:59:52 +0000
British Pie Week: Have you tried the delicious Dorset Pie?
It's British Pie Week, but have you tried Dorset's county pie?

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Covid-19 patients at DCH now down to single figures
THE number of patients receiving treatment for coronavirus at Dorset County Hospital has sharply fallen within a week as people recover and are sent home.



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