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Fri, 29 Apr 2022 06:23:06 +0100
Terry Collin fund: £30k to help disabled people in sport
A FUND set up to help disabled people pursue their chosen sport has just been wound up, having distributed more than £30,000.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 05:37:03 +0100
Lyme Regis Fossil Festival returns
Let's rock - Lyme Regis Fossil Festival returns this bank holiday weekend.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 05:45:34 +0100
Card, Chalk and Clay exhibition at Eype Centre for the Arts
Three women in art are to display their work at Eype Centre for the Arts in an exhibition called Card, Chalk and Clay.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset residents warned of scammers posing as police officers
DORSET residents are being urged to remain vigilant while on the phone following a number of reports of scammers posing as police officers.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 06:05:36 +0100
Dorset Tourism Awards 2022/23
The prestigious Dorset Tourism Awards are now open for entry with businesses from across the county being encouraged to take part.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Aldi provides more than 2,500 meals in Dorset at Easter
BUDGET supermarket Aldi has provided more than 2,500 meals to charities within Dorset across the recent Easter break.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset Police request to report catalytic converter thefts
POLICE are urging residents in Dorset to ensure they report any incidents of catalytic converter theft.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 08:04:14 +0100
BBC TV licence fee changes could to save UK household £159 a year
Nadine Dorries said the BBC’s model was “completely outdated”.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 07:49:13 +0100
Martin Lewis Bitcoin scam: Met Police issue warning - what we know so far
Martin Lewis has teamed up with Which? to tackle the latest scam targeting unsuspecting victims using his name.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 05:55:40 +0100
£400 raised at Millennium Green Garden Fair
THE Friends of Bridport Millennium Green would like to thank all those who participated in their recent Garden Fair. Without all the members and the public who brought plants, tools, pots and other garden related items, and helped with selling, setti...

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 08:03:07 +0100
Wordle 314 April 29: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 06:18:37 +0100
Dogs, cats and rabbits that need homes in Dorset
DOGS, cats, horses and rabbits are looking for their forever homes in Dorset.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 03:00:00 +0100
UK weather: Met Office forecast for May Bank Holiday weekend
Forecasters are predicting unseasonal weather for the long weekend with warmer temperatures although a north and south divide will be evident.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 08:17:41 +0100
See Buyagift's Downton Abbey inspired experiences for fans of BBC series as new film airs
Here's a selection of Downton Abbey inspired experiences from Buyagift.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 08:07:17 +0100
Households could save £147 per year through appliances being turned off standby
Devices being left on standby can cost households additional money on their electricity bills

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 08:06:35 +0100
MOT rule change could save UK drivers around £50 a year
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has not ruled out the prospect of scrapping annual vehicle checks.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 08:05:28 +0100
Bank Holiday: See the MuscleFood BBQ hamper that can feed the whole family
Get the BBQ on this weekend with this huge hamper from MuscleFood.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Bridport Cohousing project welcoming people this summer
The end is in sight for Bridport's pioneering housing scheme for local people as its gets ready to welcome people this summer.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Electric car hire scheme proposed for Bridport
Bridport Town Council has proposed a new scheme that would see residents able to hire electric cars and bikes.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Column by West Dorset MP Chris Loder
I was not elected to Parliament to make easy decisions, but to do what I believe is best for our country whilst advocating for West Dorset and listening to my colleagues as they make their case to the House and share their views.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 09:36:10 +0100
Dorset will host more than 100 street parties for Queen's Jubilee
DORSET will host 117 Queen’s Platinum Jubilee street parties during the June long bank holiday weekend which will involve road closures.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Delays warning as Dorset road closures continue
DRIVERS in and around Dorset will have four National Highways road closures to watch out for.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Fat Marrow Blues Band to play Evershot Village Hall
Live music is coming to the village of Evershot with the Fat Marrow Blues Band returning by popular demand.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hughes Unit Group Supporters (HUGS) mental health workshop
Hughes Unit Group Supporters (HUGS) are holding a talk and workshop today (Thursday) about mental health and its stigma amongst family, friends and the wider community.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Art designs at Dorset County Hospital's car park
ART installations featuring iconic landmarks from across the area have been added to Dorset County Hospital’s new multi-storey car park.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 10:18:32 +0100
What is Eid and when is the religious festival celebrated?
The day marks the end of Ramadan for the Muslim community.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 18:58:15 +0100
Boris Johnson breaks silence on Tory MP accused of watching pornography in Commons
The Prime Minister described the allegations as “totally unacceptable” as senior ministers hit out at Westminster’s “shameful” culture.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 11:52:13 +0100
Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's customers face price hike on popular items
Hundreds of products could go up in price again from Unilever after already being raised at the beginning of 2022

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 06:33:26 +0100
MP accused of watching porn in House of Commons should be expelled, minister says
A Tory MP is accused of watching pornography on his mobile phone in the House of Commons chamber.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
6 healthy foods that will boost your mood from Muscle Food
'You are what you eat' is a cliche for a reason. Here are 6 foods that will boost your mood from Muscle Food.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Tickets to Cristiano Ronaldo's first match could be worth a fortune
Find out if you're old football tickets could be worth a small fortune.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 21:40:53 +0100
Seven people rushed to hospital after serious crash near Dorchester
SEVEN people have been taken to hospital following a serious crash near Dorchester.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
New booster vaccination site opens in Bridport
Anyone over 75 in west Dorset who needs their COVID spring booster jab, can now arrange to have it at a pop-up vaccination site at Langdon Ward in Bridport Hospital.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 15:17:20 +0100
Four Dorset MPs banned from entering Russia
SEVERAL Dorset MPs are among hundreds to have been sanctioned by the Russian foreign ministry.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 14:03:44 +0100
Dorset Police leaders respond to white-tailed eagle criticism
Dorset’s Police and Crime Commissioner has hit back after being widely criticised over a closed investigation into the death of a white-tailed eagle.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Frustrations for Dorset families wanting to host Ukraine refugees
FRUSTRATIONS remain high for many Dorset families who have offered to host Ukraine refugees fleeing the war zone.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Councillor says Dorset's roads are 'vastly superior'
DORSET’S road are “vastly superior” to many areas in the country and compare favourably to neighbouring counties – according to highways portfolio holder Cllr Ray Bryan.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Road closures in Dorset this week
Drivers in and around Dorset will have four National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Remembering Polish airmen killed in crash near Beer, 1942
THE Polish flag flew over the east Devon village of Beer on April 12 as a tribute to two Polish aircrew who were killed when their night fighter crashed into the sea near the village in 1942.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Order our special bookazine
We invite our readers to join us as Dorset celebrates the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Teen pregnancies reach record low in Dorset
Teenage pregnancies reached a record low in Dorset in 2020, new figures show.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 21:04:00 +0100
Art designs installed at Dorset County Hospital's car park
ART installations featuring iconic landmarks from across the area have been added to Dorset County Hospital’s new multi-storey car park.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 11:59:27 +0100
Boris Johnson spokesman shares update on permanent Bank Holiday for the Queen
Brits are set for an extra day off on June 3, 2022 to mark the monarch’s Platinum Jubilee.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Chesil Rocks music festival returns to Dorset
A FAMILY-friendly music festival is returning this summer - the first time it will be held since 2019 due to the pandemic.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Photography workshop at Littlebredy
Learn how to use your camera in a one-day 'Digital Photography for Beginners' workshop.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:04:58 +0100
Mail on Sunday editor refused to meet Commons Speaker over Angela Rayner report
The report claimed the Labour deputy leader crossed and uncrossed her legs during Prime Minister’s Questions to distract Boris Johnson.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 06:50:13 +0100
Health bodies call for mandatory salt reduction in British food
Action on Salt said that the food industry is not complying with voluntary salt reduction targets.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Stop Food Waste Day: 5 expert tips to reduce food waste from expert Gousto chefs
See the 5 top tips from Gousto's expert chefs to help you reduce your food waste in the kitchen.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:08:42 +0100
Teen 'dragged off ramp and assaulted' at Bridport skate park
A TEENAGER was ‘assaulted’ at the skate in Bridport after being ‘dragged off one of the ramps’ while out with his friends.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:01:35 +0100
Firefighters extinguish huge scrapyard blaze in Portesham
FIREFIGHTERS spent hours battling a huge scrapyard blaze near Portesham last night.



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