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Mon, 20 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
£30,000 boost to fund Dorset charity's life saving equipment
A CHARITY working to reduce the number of motorcyclists involved in road traffic collisions has been given a £30,000 funding boost.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Buy British food to help farmers, says Dorset NFU chair
PEOPLE should buy British produce in order to save the farming industry, the Dorset country chair of the National Farmer's Union has said.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Caution over the impact of inflation on Council budget
DORSET Council ended the last financial year in a better position than expected – although there is concern about the costs of rising inflation on this year’s budget.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:46:58 +0100
Join a free health walk in Bridport
PEOPLE are invited to take part in weekly health walks every Wednesday in Bridport.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:22:11 +0100
Commuters in Dorset set for massive railway disruption
There will be NO services running to or from Weymouth on at least three days this week.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Patients encouraged to provide feedback on Dorset's emergency operation centres
PATIENTS are encouraged to voice their thoughts on emergency operation centres at a ‘‘Patient Participation Panel’ next month.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Planets align in night sky - how to watch in Dorset
This week is the best time to see a rare event where all the major planets line up in the night's sky - it won't happen again until 2040.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 07:22:58 +0100
UK house prices rise to record highs for fifth month in a row
Across the country, house prices have hit record highs for a fifth month in a row.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 05:54:00 +0100
Home gym equipment that costs less than annual David Lloyd, Virgin Active Gyms memberships
We've more than got used to working out from home over the last two years so why not give your home gym a bit of an upgrade?

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 13:07:02 +0100
Major emergency response following late night house blaze
A house fire prompted a substantial emergency response late last night.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Annual cost of petrol could rise by hundreds
THE average car owner in Dorset could face an annual rise of more than £250 in the cost of petrol as living costs mount, analysis suggests.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
5G connected underwater cameras capture seaweed growth in Dorset
AN INNOVATIVE live streaming 4K camera has successfully been deployed under the water to capture seaweed growth in Dorset.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 10:20:37 +0100
"Extensive search" after concerns over upturned boat near Bridport
AN EXTENSIVE search was carried out yesterday evening following concerns over the report of an upturned boat.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bridport Refugee Support Campaign event in Bucky Doo Square
Ukrainian families who have settled in the Bridport area will be singing folk songs in the town centre as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the plight of refugees.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Gardening club for autistic children in Bridport
A NEW after school gardening club allowing autistic children and their families to get green fingered has opened in Bridport.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
GALLERY: celebration of local food and drink at Bridport Food Festival
FESTIVAL FEVER swept through Asker Meadows yesterday with Bridport Food Festival’s showpiece celebration.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Road users warned to look out for agricultural vehicles
ROAD users are being warned about an increase of agricultural vehicles during the summer months across Dorset.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 11:06:14 +0100
Cost of living: Interest-free loan scheme to be expanded to reach up to 20,000
It aims to offer emergency loans to those who would otherwise be turned down due to not being able to afford interest payments.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Channel 4's Suspect full cast and when is it on TV?
The new Channel 4 drama is led by James Nesbitt and features a stacked cast

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 15:42:47 +0100
Lightning warning issued by the Met Office for Dorset
LIGHTNING and heavy rain could be on the cards today, the Met Office has warned.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Totally Locally Magic Tenner campaign in Bridport
A campaign to support the high street and keep people shopping local to Bridport is gaining pace with more than 80 businesses now taking part.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 11:16:32 +0100
"Exhausted paddlers" rescued by Lyme Regis lifeboat crew
TWO "exhausted paddlers" had to be rescued by Lyme Regis RNLI yesterday evening.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 07:07:48 +0100
Brian Jackman's new Wild About Dorset book
An award-winning author and travel writer is working on a new wildlife book about west Dorset - and needs help to get it over the finish line.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bridport summer carnival looking for 'royalty'
ORGANISERS of Bridport Carnival are urging people to take part in this year’s parade - and also to sign up as 'carnival royalty'.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:19:00 +0100
Plan to build accessible toilets near Station Yard car park
A changing room for people with disabilities could be built alongside existing loos off the Station Yard car park in West Bay.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Poet John Cooper Clarke heads to Bridport
THE original 'people's poet' Dr John Cooper Clarke is bringing his new show to Bridport.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Lyme Regis named the best seaside town in Dorset - see the full list
Lyme Regis took the top spot in Dorset in a Which? survey of the UK’s best seaside destinations.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Green Space Dark Skies' magical event lights up Maiden Castle
HUNDREDS of people descended upon an Iron Age hillfort for a ‘thought-provoking’ and ‘slightly surreal’ human-powered art display.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 12:32:41 +0100
Waitrose recall and 'do not eat' warning over 'unsafe to eat' prawns
The presence of uncooked prawns in some Waitrose products has seen the recall come into effect

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 08:02:42 +0100
Home Office to begin trial electronically tagging Channel migrants
The Home office says the pilot will last 12 months

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
World Picnic Day: Blankets, cool bags, cutlery and more from Selfridges, M&S and more
If you are planning to hit the beach or the park to enjoy the better weather, packing yourself a picnic is not only fun but an affordable way to eat out.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0100
Important BBQ warning issued to anybody enjoying the UK heatwave this weekend
Parts of the UK are expected to sizzle in temperatures of 34C (93.2F) as the hot spell of weather reaches its sweltering peak on Friday.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 05:48:08 +0100
Harbour dredging means Lye Regis beach access is restricted
Access to the sandy beach in Lyme Regis is being restricted while essential harbour dredging and beach replenishment works take place.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 04:59:00 +0100
Mark Hix shares his expertise with Bridport students
A CELEBRITY chef and local restaurateur returned to his old school to cook with students and share his experiences of the hospitality industry.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Five-star food hygiene rating for Bridport Community Hospital
BRIDPORT Community Hospital has passed its latest hygiene rating with flying colours.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Bridport woman speeding along A3066 Beaminster Road, Bradpole
A BRIDPORT woman must pay a court bill of almost £250 after being caught speeding eight miles an hour above the limit.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 10:58:18 +0100
Amber wildfire warning issued for Dorset amid 'heatwave'
AN AMBER wildfire alert has been issued for Dorset over the weekend as firefighters share a fresh warning about how easily fire can spread.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 05:35:44 +0100
Bridport Food & Beer Festival
RAISE a glass - and a knife and fork - for the return of Bridport Food & Beer Festival.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 05:20:21 +0100
Streets and beaches cleaned for Litter Free Dorset Challenge
A WHOPPING 34,000 pieces of litter weighing the equivalent of a giraffe were removed from Dorset streets, greenspaces, and beaches as part of a challenge.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 05:24:27 +0100
Weldmar's Strictly Ballroom at Weymouth Pavilion
PUT on your dancing shoes and salsa into Weldmar Hospicecare’s fifth Strictly Ballroom show.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bridport Millennium Green holding AGM
THE group which looks after Bridport Millennium Green will be holding their AGM on Wednesday, June 22 at Bridport WI Hall, North Street.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Nicci French to talk at Lyme Crime
An international best-selling husband and wife duo are set to speak at west Dorset's new crime festival.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Group’s guidance tips for safe water use
WATER safety is being tackled by the harbour consultative group at Lyme Regis – an idea which could be used by other local harbours.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 14:52:01 +0100
Sanditon: full cast and how to watch the ITV show
Period drama Sandition follows the story of Charlotte Heywood who by a chance accident ends up in Sanditon a seaside resort on the cusp of dramatic change.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 12:14:41 +0100
Experts reveal why you should not sleep with a fan despite UK heatwave
As Brits enjoy sizzling heat and attention turns to sleeping, many will opt for a bedside fan to help drift off in boiling temperatures.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 09:50:45 +0100
Long Covid risk lower from Omicron variant compared to Delta
The study found the odds of experiencing long Covid were between 20% and 50% lower during the Omicron period versus the Delta period

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 09:22:45 +0100
How to prevent hayfever as Met Office reveals why it is so bad this year
The Met Office has warned pollen levels are expected to skyrocket this week as temperatures soar.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Ice Cream makers to cool down during heatwave from AO, The Range, Aldi and more
Rather than waiting for the ice cream van to arrive, why not try your hand at making your own frozen treat?

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
UK households issued £270 warning as Met Office warns to prepare for 34C heatwave
As people struggle to sleep using a fan to keep cool could see household bills skyrocket.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:24:00 +0100
Award for Bridport pensioner who saved bus service
A BRIDPORT pensioner who saved a bus service after he offered to fund it from his own pocket has received a prestigious award from transport campaigners.



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