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Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:06:00 +0100
Seal's Cove adventure centre opens in Bridport
The doors flung open as an exciting new venture launched in Bridport this week.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:09:00 +0100
Bridport fires investigated by police
A series of fires in Bridport in the early hours which the police are treating as arson have been condemned as “mindless behaviour”.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:10:00 +0100
The Ropemakers win Bridport News' Pub of the Year Award
Winners of the Bridport and Lyme Regis News' Pub of the Year have spoken of their delight.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:09:00 +0100
Charmouth Challenge fell run
Get set - an event billed as the 'south west's premier fell run' takes place this weekend.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:08:00 +0100
'Local supermarkets are still selling disposable BBQs'
There is considerable concern that local supermarkets are still selling disposable barbecues, despite the clear evidence that recently they have been responsible for a number of fires in Dorset, some quite devastating.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bridport v Middlezoy Rovers: Bees told to focus for results
BRIDPORT manager Edgar Marcu called for the Bees to give “110 per cent focus” to their first pre-season game of the summer against Middlezoy Rovers tomorrow (7.30pm).

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Parents claim new Dorset school "isn't fit for purpose"
Coombe House School opened last month: parents and staff say the school is under resourced and under staffed.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Music of Paul Simon in Lyme Regis
Celebrate more than six decades of Paul Simon’s fantastically eclectic song writing in Lyme this weekend.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Frampton Skittles Night and village fete
Two family events are taking place in a Dorset village this weekend.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Beaminster beat Sturminster & Hinton by seven wickets
BEAMINSTER maintained their position at the top of County Division Two with a seven-wicket win at struggling Sturminster & Hinton.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Uplyme & Lyme Regis beat Sidmouth Seconds by two runs
UPLYME & Lyme Regis held their nerve in a breathtaking finale to edge Sidmouth Seconds by two runs in an enthralling Devon League C Division East derby at King George V Playing Fields.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Lyme Regis Open: Bowls bonanza on the seaside
LYME Regis Bowls Club held the 64th running of their Open Tournament – and spectators were treated to a bonanza of bowls.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 07:08:26 +0100
Babies should not be brought into Parliament chamber, review says
The Procedure Committee report was ordered amid an outcry over Labour’s Stella Creasy being told she can no longer have her baby son with her

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:03:42 +0100
Suspicious fires in Bridport under police investigation
A SERIES of suspicious fires that posed "a risk to life" are being investigated by the police with witnesses being encouraged to come forward.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:18:05 +0100
Retired police officer who helped 9/11 victims in fundraiser
A RETIRED Dorset police officer who went to New York to help in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attack is staging an endurance fitness challenge for two charities on the anniversary of the 2001 atrocity this year.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:31:35 +0100
Scammers target residents as cost-of-living crisis bites
SCAMMERS are continuing to target residents as the cost-of-living crisis bites, Citizens Advice Bridport is warning.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Postal services across Dorset to be impacted by strike action
POSTAL services across Dorset are set to be impacted by strike action announced by trade union the Communication Workers Union (CWU).

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:12:28 +0100
New three year contract for Great Western Railway
GREAT Western Railway will continue to operate services to and from Dorset for at least three more years.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Are you good a spotting scam quiz? How to play Dorset Police's new test
DORSET Police have created a quiz for members of the public to take in order to spot a scam.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset councillor says school transport report should be easier to read
A COUNCIL school transport document has been described as “mind-bogglingly difficult” to read.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 06:43:32 +0100
Deborah James dies from bowel cancer aged 40 as fans pay tribute
Dame Deborah James has died at the age of 40 from bowel cancer, her family announced on Tuesday.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Dorset Police comment on abandoned cars and bad parking
POLICE across Dorset are urging the public to take note on which service to contact when dealing with parking issues.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset seafood festival shining the spotlight on 'underappreciated' fish
A SEAFOOD festival is hoping to shine the spotlight on “fish that only a mother could love” later this year.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:12:05 +0100
BrewDog unveils first customisable beer cans - How to buy
Customers will be able to personalise their beer cans with their own texts and images

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:33:23 +0100
Dorset second homeowners get cost of living grant
THOUSANDS of Dorset second homeowners are likely to pocket the Government’s £400 cost of living grant – while picking up the same amount again on their main residence.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Chideock man caught drink driving on the road he lives on
A MAN who drove drunk on the road where he lives has been banned from getting behind the wheel for 20 months.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:23:38 +0100
Calls for vigilance after reported Bridport poaching incident
BRIDPORT Police has called on people to be vigilant after reports of possible poaching.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:02:39 +0100
Covid cases rise in the south west, says UKHSA
COVID cases are rising in the south west, a regional public health authority has warned.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:51:23 +0100
Burrough Harmony Centre grant to support Bereavement Group
BRIDPORT'S mental health charity has been awarded a £3,000 grant to continue running its successful Bereavement Group.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:18:36 +0100
Dorset MP blasts decision to remove Thomas Hardy from GCSE syllabus
THE Thomas Hardy Society say they are “absolutely flabbergasted” at the decision by one governing board to remove the Dorset poet’s work from their GCSE syllabus.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Number of male teachers falls in Dorset
FEWER male teachers are teaching Dorset's children, figures suggest.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset Police launch recruitment drive as part of national programme 'Uplift'
DORSET Police have launched a campaign to recruit police constables as part of a national programme to increase numbers.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Pet owners warned about dogs injuring livestock across Dorset
A WARNING has been issued to dog owners regarding the safety of livestock in Dorset.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Car enthusiasts encouraged to book their place at Lulworth Castle motor show
DORSET Blind Association is encouraging car enthusiasts to book their space for the return of the organisation’s motor show at Lulworth Castle.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 15:05:15 +0100
Scottish independence: Nicola Sturgeon to update Boris Johnson on major indyref2 plans
Scotland’s First Minister has confirmed she will be writing to Boris Johnson to inform the Prime Minister of her plans.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:52:30 +0100
Twitter down: Is Twitter down in the UK? What we know so far
According to Down Detector, reports of issues started at around 11.19pm on Tuesday afternoon.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:12:12 +0100
Spotify Iceberg: What is it and how to create your own?
Icebergify is the latest tool which Spotify users can utilise to analyse their music taste

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 04:58:00 +0100
Amendments to Bridport Vearse Farm scheme
CAMPAIGNERS claim changes to the huge housing scheme on the edge of Bridport have not been properly communicated with the community.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:32:31 +0100
Arrest after police discover cannabis factory in Mosterton
A MAN has been arrested after a cannabis factory was discovered at a West Dorset address.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 05:06:00 +0100
Seal's Cove adventure centre to open in Bridport
A new family indoor adventure centre is due to open in Bridport today.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 05:01:00 +0100
Dorset victim speaks out to warn public about courier fraud
A VICTIM has spoken out to warn members of the public after he was the target of a courier fraud.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset Council to reduce debt level
WHILE Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is considering increasing its debt to over £1.3billion neighbours Dorset Council says it  is unlikely to increase debt levels.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hundreds of people waiting over three months for an autism diagnosis at NHS Dorset
MORE than twice as many patients were waiting longer than 13 weeks for their suspected autism to be diagnosed in Dorset in spring than before the pandemic, new figures show.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Still time to enter 2022 Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride
THERE IS still time to enter this year's Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride which is set to take place next month.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset Council flies flag in memory of Roma Gypsies
THE council is flying the Roma Flag this year in honour of Roma Gypsies who lost their lives in Auschwitz during World War II.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:32:22 +0100
When will census 2021 data be released? First results for England and Wales due this week
The census takes place across the UK every 10 years and provides the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in the country.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 09:49:38 +0100
Covid booster jabs will be needed in September, expert says
Covid boosters will be required again in September as cases continue to rise, a government vaccines expert has warned.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:44:27 +0100
Birmingham house explosion: woman found dead as house destroyed
One man remains in life-threatening condition after being rescued from the home, while four other men were also treated for their injuries.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 06:25:38 +0100
Birmingham house explosion: man in life threatening condition and house destroyed
A man is in life-threatening condition after an explosion destroyed a house on Dulwich Road in Kingstanding.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 10:58:33 +0100
World Nettle Eating Competition returns to Dorset
COMPETITORS proved they could grasp the nettle as winners were crowned during the return of the world-famous nettle eating competition.



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