A DORSET-wide project to feed those in need is being launched in Bridport.

A PLAN to resurrect a railway in Bridport has sparked debate across the town – and the group behind the project are thrilled with the feedback so far.

A MOTORIST stopped by the police was unaware his driving licence had been revoked on medical grounds because he claimed he didn't receive a letter, a court heard.

IT WAS interesting to read about another attempt at reviving the old Bridport rail link to Maiden Newton is being made.

Knowsley, Slough and Sandwell continue to record the highest rates.

A WATER refill station has been installed in Bridport this week - although it will not be in use until current restrictions are eased.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces pressure from Tory backbenchers to set out how he will ease England’s lockdown.

SNOW fans could be in luck as conditions “look favourable” for snowfall in Dorset this weekend.

Mr Johnson said research, including the React study from Imperial College London, showed that current levels of coronavirus were still too high.

Priti Patel announced that individuals attending house parties will be fined a minimum of £800 which will double for each repeat offence.

A Bridport musician has admitted possessing almost 300 indecent images of children.

A DAIRY farmer lost out on a chance to win a prize of more than £50,000 on a BBC game show.

I attended the Bridport Health Centre for my Covid jab! From reception to completion it was flawless, seamless and caring.

A TOTAL of 495 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset

TWELVE new coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Dorset - including two at Dorset County Hospital.

AN ANNUAL steam engine and vintage vehicles rally has been cancelled for the second consecutive year due to the effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Home Secretary Priti Patel will lead a Downing Street press conference at 5pm today.

AMMONITE, the much anticipated film based on the life of Mary Anning, is set to go on general release in cinemas on March 26.

Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens have closed to visitors during the current lockdown.

THIS Good Earth will be available to stream online from today.

PET owners are being warned of a product recall on certain types of dog food due to concerns about Vitamin D poisoning.

AS SCHOOLCHILDREN return to learning from home as a result of the pandemic, rotary clubs are appealing for the donation of laptops and tablets to assist pupils with their learning.

A FIVE per cent increase in council tax will still leave Dorset Council with reserves depleted and struggling to find further savings – and with no pay increase for staff.

I wrote this column on Tuesday afternoon as the Government announced 1,610 people had died, the largest number of daily deaths since the beginning of the pandemic, with over 90,000 people now having died from coronavirus in the United Kingdom.

AN APPEAL has been made to stop vandals 'destroying' habitats for rare species across Dorset.

GOVERNMENT funding of £19 million has been won by Dorset Council to help the authority reduce its carbon footprint.

Exclusions for drug and alcohol issues at Dorset's schools have risen, figures reveal.

Regarding the photo of the young people on Eype Beach (Bridport News, January 7th). The police had no report and I read one person observed the party but did not phone the police. The parents must take some blame driving the youngsters to the bea...

BRIDPORT Medical Centre will be picking up the pace of its vaccination programme in the coming weeks.

STORM Christoph is due to drench Dorset today as weather warnings for heavy rain remain in place.

NINE coronavirus deaths were recorded at Dorset County Hospitals as the death toll across the county increased by 19.

A MUSEUM is encouraging residents to get creative during the lockdown period through its latest initiative.

The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Dorset increased by 183 over the last 24 hours, official figures show.

MORE than 180,000 households will receive a postcard from Dorset Council with key advice about coronavirus rules and where to go for support.

Three existing mobile homes for holiday use on a site at Pilsdon have become subject to an application for a lawful development certificate.

Given the prevailing circumstances, I thought you might be interested in this.

DORSET Council has made more than £100,000 in duplicate payments over the past couple of years – although it has recovered most of the money.

HOUSEHOLDS across Dorset will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021.

WESSEX Cancer Trust is providing additional services for anyone needing emotional support through their cancer treatment or recovery during the lockdown.

DORSET Council have issued a warning for people who have received the Covid-19 vaccine to still remain indoors to reduce the spread.

THE majority of Dorset Council staff have not completed the mandatory training of General Data Protection Regulations.

Hotels and attractions in the Bridport area are among the businesses up for prestigious tourism awards.

In response to the ‘professional’ who saw three people having a Covid test then go shopping (Bridport News, January 7)... how do you know they were not three healthcare workers using a car share?

The A35 is partially blocked due to a crash.

FLOODING and travel disruption is likely as Storm Christoph is set to batter Dorset with rain from midnight.

AN EXHIBITION showcasing creative young people in the Bridport area is due to go ahead online next month.

MORE than 400 cases of coronavirus were confirmed across Dorset in the last 24 hours.

THIRTEEN more people have died with coronavirus in Dorset hospitals, latest data has revealed.

Measuring deaths per million people put the UK at the top of the world chart for Covid deaths, followed by the Czech Republic and Portugal.

HSBC will close 82 branches across the country, the company has announced.