Bridport News
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Lyric Theatre decorates doors with striking artwork
WHAT a performance - the doors of Bridport's Lyric Theatre have been adorned with some striking artwork, and already have been turning heads.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Bridport Half Marathon and 10k postponed until September
THE BRIDPORT Half Marathon and has been postponed until September as a result of the current lockdown.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Bridport and District Citizens Advice more than £2,000 in grant funding
BRIDPORT and District Citizens Advice has received more than £2,000 in grant funding which will enable them to train volunteers.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000More than half of Dorset adults have not been to dentist recently
MORE than half of adults in Dorset have not been to a dentist in the last two years, figures show.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Dorset Police boss urges public to follow rules amid 31 people breaking travel rules
A POLICE boss is urging people across Dorset to continue to follow the Covid-19 restrictions.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Shed of the Year competition is looking for contestants from Dorset
GARDEN enthusiasts across Dorset are asked to get 'sheddie' as the annual Shed of the Year competition is back.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Chris Loder calls for end to exportation of live animals
WEST DORSET'S MP has once more called for an end to the exportation of live animals.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Dorset fire chief's public notice as increase of burning waste and BBQs are likely
A FIRE chief is reminding the public the importance of garden safety as warmer weather approaches likely followed by BBQs and burning of garden waste.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Frontline workers at DCH to receive second Covid-19 jab next week
FRONTLINE workers at Dorset County Hospital will begin to receive their second dose of the coronavirus vaccine next week.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000West Dorset pub owners' react to potential reopening dates
PUB landlords are looking forward to reopening in the coming months - although many have concerns about how busy April will be as customers will not be allowed inside the venues.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Racist abuse in Bridport: Man appears in court
A man shouted racist abuse at a family and spat at a woman in the group while they were shopping in Bridport town centre, a court heard.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:45:15 +0000Covid: 31 Dorset areas with fewest weekly case numbers
MORE than 30 locations in Dorset have recorded fewer than three cases in the latest weekly reporting period, an interactive map has revealed.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Two crocodiles being privately kept in West Dorset
TWO dangerous wild animals are being privately kept in west Dorset – as a wildlife charity calls for the Government to change rules on keeping such creatures in private captivity.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:19:15 +0000Covid: 47 cases confirmed in Dorset over last 24 hours
FEWER than 50 coronavirus cases were confirmed in Dorset over the last 24 hours.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:46:59 +0000Police issue appeal in search for 7 most wanted in Dorset
OFFICERS have located three of their most wanted people so far this week thanks to support from the public - now they are looking for the remaining seven.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Broad Road Farm, Beaminster applies for drinks licence
A BRIDPORT holiday business is applying for a drinks licence – for the alcohol it intends to put in guest hampers.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Hoax calls to fire service put lives at risk in Dorset
LIVES were put at risk with more than 170 hoax calls made to Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue service in a year.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Column by west Dorset MP, Chris Loder
I WROTE this column on Tuesday, just before the Budget which I will comment on next week. But rest assured that I continue to make representations to the Treasury as to what support we need for our unique community here in Dorset.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000'Help me - did I get married on the rebound?'
Caroline Buchanan is our Agony Aunt at the Dorset Echo. She’ll be helping readers with their problems on a weekly basis.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:59:36 +0000Dorset Hero Awards 2021
THE SEARCH for local superstars begins today with the official launch of the Dorset Hero Awards.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Dorset Police acted 'reasonably' fining repeat offenders of Covid-19 rules
AN INDEPENDENT review of how Dorset Police issued fines to repeat offenders throughout the pandemic has found officers acted 'reasonably and proportionately'.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Not every cough is Covid, warns resident GP Dr Zak
At the start of the pandemic, routine cancer screening was temporarily suspended.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Calls to Dorset Digital Hotline almost triple during lockdown
A HOTLINE set up to help people with digital enquiries has seen the number of calls it receives almost triple during this latest lockdown.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Major contracts approved by Dorset Council
A NUMBER of contracts have been approved by Dorset Council – the largest being £42m for children’s home placements over a seven-year period.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Bridport working hard on St Mary's Field improvements
BRIDPORT chairman Adrian Scadding is grateful to his busy Bees behind the scenes as improvements to St Mary’s Field continue.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000North Street, Beaminster, closed for more than a month
A SECTION of a Beaminster road is now closed for a month - with a seven-and-a-half mile diversion route in place.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 07:58:05 +0000Clothes basket left on top of oven sparks firefighter call-out
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a fire caused by a clothes basket left on top of an oven.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:40:47 +000022 homes plan for farmland at Broadwindsor
DORSET Council is being asked to consider its own application to convert West Rivers House at West Allington from four flats into eight.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:19:00 +0000Budget 2021 LIVE: Latest updates as Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces spending plans
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, set to announce his Budget to create and save jobs and revive the economy following the coronavirus pandemic
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Bridport Mayor praises work of Bridport Tree Planting group
THE MAYOR of Bridport has spoken of he importance of trees and the 'vital' role they play in sustains the planet.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:00:43 +0000Police investigation after tractor stolen in Mosterton
POLICE are appealing to the public after a tractor was stolen from a rural area in West Dorset.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Jazz Jurassica in Lyme Regis will go ahead in May
A FOUR-DAY jazz and blues spectacular will be going ahead in May, subject to Covid restrictions.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Changes to housing scheme at Manor Farm, Winterbourne Abbas
Changes have been made to a 32-home scheme at Manor Farm, Winterbourne Abbas.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:34:28 +0000Coronavirus: Eight more deaths recorded in Dorset hospitals
EIGHT more coronavirus deaths have been recorded at Dorset hospitals in the latest 24 hour period.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:38:13 +0000World Book Day in Dorset: Send us pictures of your amazing costumes
It's World Book Day today, and we can't wait to see your amazing costumes!
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 07:16:11 +0000Rishi Sunak to extend furlough scheme until September
Employees will continue to receive 80% of their salary for hours not worked until the scheme ends.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Litter Free Dorset to host workshop on litter reduction
RESIDENTS are being encouraged to join a discussion on how litter can be reduced in Bridport.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Large renewable energy plant mooted for Dorset Council land
MORE than 12,000 comments were submitted by businesses and residents as part of the consultation on Dorset Council's Climate and Ecological Emergency Strategy.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Dorset Police's suicide prevention scheme helps more than 800 people in nine months
MORE than 800 people who went missing as they approached crisis point have been supported by a scheme aimed at preventing suicides.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 08:22:01 +0000British Gas, npower and EDF among energy firms told to refund UK households - are you eligible?
Ofgem said suppliers including the Big Six firms such as British Gas, npower and EDF overcharged customers £7.2 million over seven years.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 08:18:09 +0000Royal Mint is giving away £5 coins to mark Queen’s birthday - how to get one
The Mint is inviting nominations for recipients of a brilliant uncirculated £5 commemorative coin featuring a design by heraldic artist Timothy Noad.
Tue, 02 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Bridport man arrested after reports of knifeman threatening people
ARMED police swooped on Bridport following reports of a knifeman threatening people.
Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:55:32 +0000Ammonite, starring Kate Winslet, to be released on March 26
A LONG-AWAITED film partially filmed in Lyme Regis is set to bypass cinemas and go straight to streaming services later this month.
Tue, 02 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Bridport Medical Centre urge patients to attend Covid vaccination appointments
BRIDPORT Medical Centre has urged patients to attend their Covid-19 vaccination appointments as the number of people not attending rises.
Tue, 02 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Letter: 'Not convinced by electric vehicles'
I HEARD that Jaguar cars are turning fully electric by 2025.
Tue, 02 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Thousands of Dorset pupils offered place for first choice of secondary or upper school
MORE than 97 per cent of young people across Dorset have been offered their first choice of secondary or upper school in September.
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:10:04 +0000Bridport Artisan Market closes down
ANOTHER town market has been cancelled after being unable to put on regular events since the start of the pandemic.
Tue, 02 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000The Book Shop offering click-and-collect services
WITH non-essential shops are closed throughout the country, a Bridport book shop is running a click-and-collect service.
Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:04:31 +0000Coronavirus: Just 34 new cases confirmed in Dorset
JUST 34 new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Dorset over the last 24 hour period.
Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:52:20 +0000Coronavirus: Another patient dies at Dorset hospital
ONE new coronavirus death has been recorded at Dorset County Hospital in the latest 24-hour period, official figures show.