Bridport News
Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Slape Hill in Waytown to close for works
A ROAD just outside of Bridport will be closed for more than a day for roadworks - with a 10 kilometre diversion route in place.
Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Man pleads guilty after bottle attack at Millennium Green
A THUG hit another man in the face with a bottle in an 'unprovoked' attack, a court heard.
Sat, 03 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100UK green list: France and Italy among 20 countries set to be added in July
Following the last review on June 24 the next look into the UK's travel list is expected in the week commencing July 12.
Sat, 03 Jul 2021 00:01:00 +0100David Walliams and Jim Broadbent among celebrities in new Covid vaccine campaign
Ahead of the launch of the new campaign David Walliams “implored” everyone to get their jab.
Sat, 03 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100Vets issue advice to pet owners over cats and dogs carrying Covid-19
New research has suggested that Covid is common in pet cats and dogs whose owners have the disease.
Sat, 03 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100McDonald's offer 25 per cent off entire menu ahead of England vs Ukraine
Ahead of England's crunch clash football fans will be able to enjoy a discount on every menu item making mealtimes one less thing to worry about.
Sat, 03 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100The top 50 outdoor activities families want to enjoy this summer
If you are looking for ideas this year with the school holidays fast approaching, this list may be of use to you.
Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +010018 mile walk to raise funds for Cygnet Homebirth Team
MEMBERS of a women's organisation walked 18 miles alongside local midwives to raise money for a team which supports parents wishing to give birth at home.
Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Sister whose brother was lost in sea tragedy donates to lifeboat crew
THE sister of a man who was lost in a tragedy 26 years ago has marked the anniversary with a special donation.
Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100B-Sharp pop-up choir returns at B Sharp Busking Festival
A POP-UP choir is making its return at an annual busking festival this weekend.
Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100NHS staff to protest in Dorchester town centre over privatisation
HEALTH workers and their supporters will be rallying in Dorchester today to fight for the future of the NHS.
Sat, 03 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100Covid restrictions could remain for 'five winters' in bid to protect NHS
Wearing face masks and social distancing could remain part of life for the next five years, under contingency plans being drawn up by the government.
Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100The 74 areas with Covid-19 cases across Dorset and where
MORE than 70 areas of Dorset have reported more than three active coronavirus cases, as new Covid-19 cases increase across Dorset.
Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Jailed in June: The people convicted for crimes in Dorset
CRIMINALS jailed in June include heartless thieves, dangerous drivers and thugs who robbed someone at knifepoint.
Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100AJ Odudu joins other stars taking part in Celebrity Karaoke Club
AJ Odudu joins a host of other famous names taking part in the new series of Celebrity Karaoke Club.
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Concerns over drainage in flood-hit Mosterton
RESIDENTS told of their dismay after their community was hit by flooding for the second time in two months.
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Sold out SouthCider Festival to take place this weekend
ORGANISERS of a music festival are confident they can put on a Covid-safe event this weekend.
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:08:13 +0100Delta variant Covid-19 cases in Dorset reach 1,000 mark
THE number of Delta variant cases of coronavirus in Dorset have reached the 1,000 mark and the county has the second highest number of cases in the South West.
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 10:19:22 +01005 million Brits given AstraZeneca jab could be blocked from EU holidays
The concern comes this summer because their AstraZeneca vaccines are reportedly not recognised by the EU.
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Clocktower Too hosts pop-up shop for Bridport Skate and Ride
A POP-UP music shop will be selling CDs for a good cause over the coming weekend.
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Exhibition inspired by Dorset coast at Eype Centre for the Arts
AN EXHIBITION of works inspired by the coastal landscape of Dorset is open for the next week.
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Brit Valley Rotary Club donate to replace destroyed swing
ROTARY club members have donated the funds required to replace a swing which was destroyed in an arson attack.
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 08:46:35 +0100Poorest schools suffer funding cuts despite Tory 'level up' reforms
Government efforts to “level up” funding for education have resulted in cuts to the money going to the most deprived schools.
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Lyme Regis Farmers' Market returns this week
FRESH bread, bacon, beer and more will be available at a farmers' market next week.
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 07:13:30 +0100easyJet partners Boots to offer Covid-19 travel tests for holidaymakers
The new partnership will enable customers to find information and book or order the necessary COVID-19 travel testing services.
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:02:01 +0100Man becomes the 'first in the world' to vertically BREAK his penis
Luckily, six months after the injury the victim is said to be firing on all cylinders.
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 07:41:29 +0100Urgent warning to parents as teens fake Covid tests thanks to TikTok trend
Videos are uploaded under the search term #fakecovidtest where teenagers can find them with more than 6.5 million views.
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 08:29:39 +0100Kellogg’s praised for 'game-changing' move that could transform shopping experience
The technology is currently used across transport systems in the Spanish cities of Barcelona, Madrid and Murcia.
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 08:13:24 +0100Eastenders star Adam Woodyatt warns Ian Beale may not return to BBC soap
Ian Beale joined Albert Square in 1985 have and has been a near permanent fixture on the square ever since.
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 13:42:03 +0100Coastguard rescues woman with dislocated knee near West Bay
A WOMAN was rescued by coastguards after she dislocated her knee near West Bay.
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 13:55:11 +0100Covid-19 R Rate for South West has highest growth rate in country
THE South West's 'R rate' has the highest growth rates in the country and is higher than the country's rate, according to the latest Government update.
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:11:31 +0100Man filmed harassing Chris Whitty charged with common assault
The video, which lasts around 20 seconds and was filmed in St James’s Park, shows two grinning men grabbing Prof Whitty.
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 07:58:51 +0100Love Island viewers hit with serious warning from the show
Chloe Burrows chose to couple up with Aaron Francis on Wednesday night’s instalment of the show which saw Shannon Singh dumped from the villa.
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Former Bradpole slaughterhouse operators in court after multiple food hygiene breaches
A FATHER and son who owned a family meat business have been ordered to pay thousands of pounds for multiple food hygiene breaches after their slaughterhouse was found to be significantly unclean.
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Town councillors believe plan needed to fix Bridport traffic
'WE NEED to put together a plan': Councillors believe more focused action is needed to tackle traffic issues in Bridport town centre.
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:15:37 +0100Covid-19: Almost 200 new cases recorded across Dorset
ALMOST 200 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to the latest statistics.
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Dorset Council to begin plans to improve bus services
PLANS are being drawn up to improve bus services across Dorset.
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Lower Walditch play area's first birthday party postponed
A CELEBRATION to mark the first birthday of a community play area has been postponed.
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:35:45 +0100Sainsbury's join Tesco in charging £100 deposit for filling your car
The deposit will be taken out of drivers’ accounts the moment they put their card into the machine.
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 09:32:44 +0100Nick Grimshaw leaves BBC Radio 1 - who will be replacing him?
He revealed he was leaving the broadcaster during his BBC Radio 1 show on Wednesday.
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100North Allington garden glut takes place today
BEER, sweets, oranges, cheese and plenty more will be available at this week's garden glut event.
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Barking Mad Fundraiser at Bridport Arts Centre hailed as success
AN OPEN MIC-style fundraiser went ahead over the weekend, raising money for two local good causes.
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:16:14 +0100Man filmed harassing Chris Whitty 'let down' by Boris Johnson after losing job
The video shows two grinning men grabbing Prof Whitty as they shout “Oi oi” and say “One photo please?”.
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 09:48:13 +0100Gap announces major change as 81 stores close in the UK
Closures will include the 19 stores already scheduled to close in July due to their leases expiring.
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Verbal agreements in place for player deals at Bridport
BRIDPORT boss Rob Marquis has revealed some player targets have already agreed to sign for the Bees.
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Column by West Dorset MP, Chris Loder
ONE of our proudest achievements as a county is that Alan Turing, the genius behind the enigma solving computer during the second world war was educated here in West Dorset.
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Dorset revenge porn reports up 366 per cent over six years
REPORTS of revenge porn in Dorset have more than quadrupled in the past six years.
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 14:39:23 +0100Santander announce 75 branch closures across the UK - the full list
The high street bank has released a full list of branches affected by the closures.
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Parents and carers encouraged to help give children a head start when it comes to money
HOW do you teach children about money?
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Have your say on maternal mental health services in Dorset
THERE is still time to participate in a survey about your experiences of Dorset’s mental health services during pregnancy.