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Sun, 04 Jul 2021 09:42:42 +0100
Two cars destroyed and house affected in Litton Cheney fire
FIRE crews rushed to a west Dorset village as a fire broke out involving two cars and a house.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Charmouth Local History Society receives £4,500 grant
A LOCAL history society has received a £4,500 boost for a new project to tell the story of the village.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
18 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.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 09:35:49 +0100
Kingcombe Meadows and Powerstock Common given National Nature Reserve status
TWO areas of natural beauty have been combined to become England's newest National Nature Reserve (NNR).

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 09:30:08 +0100
Kingcombe Meadows and Powerstock Common given National Nature Reserve status
TWO areas of natural beauty near Dorchester have been combined to become England's newest National Nature Reserve (NNR).

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Column by vet Alice Moore
ALL cat owners please be aware there has been a food recall for several types of cat food after a link has been made with a serious disease called pancytopenia; these foods include certain types of Applaws food, Sainsbury’s own foods and AVA foods....

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The story behind this unique McDonald's branch in Dorset
IT is fair to say, it is one of the more unique McDonald’s branches in Dorset.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Richard Quain performs at the Ropemakers tonight
LIVE MUSIC will be returning to a Bridport venue this weekend.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Deadline approaching for Uplyme and Lyme Regis Summer Show
THE deadline for entrants for a summer show is fast approaching.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 08:57:30 +0100
Google Earth time lapse shows changes to Weymouth and west Dorset
Weymouth, Portland and west Dorset have changed over 34 years - and those changes have been captured by Google Earth.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Slape 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 +0100
Man 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 09:54:05 +0100
Barn fire at Clapton, Somerset
Hay bales on fire in a barn were extinguished by firefighters working together with a farmer.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Sister 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 +0100
B-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 +0100
NHS 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 +0100
Covid 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 +0100
The 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 +0100
Jailed 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 00:01:00 +0100
David 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 +0100
UK 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 00:00:00 +0100
McDonald'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 +0100
Vets 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 +0100
The 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 +0100
AJ 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 +0100
Concerns 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 +0100
Sold 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 +0100
Delta 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 +0100
5 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 +0100
Clocktower 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 +0100
Exhibition 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 +0100
Brit 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 +0100
Poorest 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 +0100
Lyme 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 +0100
easyJet 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 +0100
Man 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 +0100
Urgent 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 +0100
Kellogg’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 +0100
Eastenders 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 +0100
Coastguard 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 +0100
Covid-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 +0100
Man 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 +0100
Love 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 +0100
Former 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 +0100
Town 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 +0100
Covid-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 +0100
Dorset 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 +0100
Lower 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 +0100
Sainsbury'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 +0100
Nick 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. 



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