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Sat, 21 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Bridport Charter Fair success
Organisers said it was a bit of an experiment - but it worked.

Sat, 21 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bridport Big Band jubilee concert
Memories have been stirred ahead of a special event in Bridport to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Sat, 21 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset County Hospital issues warning due to rising Covid cases
BOSSES at a Dorset hospital have urged people to only go to its emergency department for 'serious or life-threatening situations' due to the strain Covid-19 cases are still creating.

Sat, 21 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Exhibition to display rarely seen items of famed fossil hunter Mary Anning
FAMED fossil hunter Mary Anning of Lyme Regis is in the spotlight as her life and work is celebrated.

Sat, 21 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Column: Post-Brexit world is a 'pain' for pet owners across Dorset
LAST week I wrote about UK Pet Passports no longer being valid for travel to Europe and people travelling with their pets needing obtain an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) which must be issued by a vet within 10 days of going abroad.

Sat, 21 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Details on Jubilee celebrations in Lyme Regis
PLANS are coming together in Lyme Regis for an exciting programme of music, entertainment and community celebration to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June.

Sat, 21 May 2022 00:00:00 +0100
5 laws Brits heading to Spain this summer need to know or risk fines of up to €60,000
If you are travelling to the Spain in the coming months, here’s five laws you will need to be aware of or face unexpected fines.

Sat, 21 May 2022 00:00:00 +0100
Experts reveal why people SHOULDN'T make their bed every morning
Multiple life coaches and influencers hone in on the importance of getting up and making your bed every morning to feel productive.

Fri, 20 May 2022 00:05:00 +0100
Plea to stop dogs weeing at Bridport Museum entrance
BRIDPORT Museum supporters are kicking up a stink against dog owners.

Fri, 20 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
'From Street to Sea' litter clean returns to Bridport
A POPULAR mass litter pick saw a ‘considerable’ amount of rubbish removed after the event returned to the streets and beaches of Bridport.

Fri, 20 May 2022 10:19:54 +0100
Debut novel published for Bridport resident
BRIDPORT resident Lee Wyles has achieved the dream of having her debut novel published. Something Decidedly Oddd has been published under the pseudonym Lesley A. and follows the bumpy journey of a 39 year old widow and single mother through the stage...

Fri, 20 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Road safety warning as summer harvest begins
Drivers are being urged to take extra care on the roads as agricultural traffic is set to increase for the summer harvest.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 12:51:09 +0000
The Bridport and Lyme Regis News is looking for a community reporter
Do you care about what goes on around you, wish your community had a louder voice, and want to make a difference? Then we may have a job for you.

Fri, 20 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Former Sierra Leone child soldier focus of Bridport exhibition
A FORMER child soldier in Sierra Leone who turned to music and photography is the focus of a new exhibition in Bridport.

Fri, 20 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The Bats in Churches project is looking for volunteers
THE Bats in Churches project is appealing for volunteers in Dorset to help with the final year of the National Bats in Churches Survey - a citizen project to discover more about how and why bats are using churches.

Fri, 20 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset Police warning on knife crime
Dorset Police are highlighting an operation in a bid to tackle knife crime.

Fri, 20 May 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Beaminster Singers stage concert at St Mary's Parish Church
BEAMINSTER Singers are delighted to announce their next orchestral concert will take place in St Mary’s Parish Church on Saturday, May 21 at 7.30pm.

Fri, 20 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Leukaemia charity fear closure after difficult few years
A Dorset-based leukaemia charity is appealing for help as they fear approaching breaking point after a difficult few years.

Fri, 20 May 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Dorset tide times today: Portland, West Bay and Lyme Regis
HERE are today's tide times for Portland, West Bay and Lyme Regis.

Fri, 20 May 2022 14:00:00 +0100
UK City of Culture 2025: Everything you need to know
We'll soon know who has been crowned UK City of Culture - but what does that even mean?

Fri, 20 May 2022 06:54:07 +0100
Co-op to launch 'walking deliveries' up to 15 minutes from its stores
The rollout for this new scheme is likely to be smaller towns and more rural areas

Fri, 20 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Toast The Queen with Tesco top drinks from last seven decades
With excitement over the Platinum Jubilee mounting, Tesco are inviting customers to toast The Queen with these top drinks from the last seven decades.

Thu, 19 May 2022 00:10:00 +0100
New homes approved for site off Gundry Lane, Bridport
FIVE homes have been approved for a site to the rear of the Assembly Rooms off Gundry Lane, Bridport.

Thu, 19 May 2022 10:09:10 +0100
New Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) for Dorset
New orders to tackle anti-social behaviour in Weymouth and west Dorset have been approved.

Thu, 19 May 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Letter: Cyclist concerned about near misses with cars
I am a local resident and a keen cyclist. I enjoy cycling on the lanes around the beautiful Bridport area and surrounding villages, especially at this time of year.

Thu, 19 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Councillors told to 'blow the trumpet' on climate change work
DORSET’S Conservative councillors have been told they should be “blowing the trumpet” about their work on climate change.

Thu, 19 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Local authority care minimum income cap increased
Many of Dorset’s most vulnerable residents receiving local authority care, at home or in residential units, will see their income squeezed this year by rising inflation.

Thu, 19 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bridport News' Your Money Matters campaign
TODAY we launch Your Money Matters - our campaign to help you overcome the surge in the cost of living.

Thu, 19 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Seafair online art fundraiser
Local arts organisation Seafair is back with another online sharing event to be held this evening (Thursday).

Thu, 19 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Chris Herbst to stay on as Bridport Reserves boss
BRIDPORT Reserves boss Chris Herbst has confirmed he intends to continue in his role for the 2022/23 season.

Thu, 19 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Police urge dog owners: DO NOT leave pets in hot cars
POLICE across Dorset are warning the public to not leave dogs in cars as summer approaches.

Thu, 19 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Court holds up adoption for 10 children across Dorset
A COURT ruling has held up the adoptions of ten Dorset children – although all will, or have now, been concluded successfully.

Thu, 19 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
'It's not romantic' - Police warning to spot dangers of stalking
POLICE are raising awareness of the dangers of stalking victims across Dorset.

Thu, 19 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Power line safety warning to farmers
AHEAD of what is always an incredibly busy time of year in the agricultural calendar, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution

Thu, 19 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Uplyme & Lyme Regis beat Exeter Seconds by four wickets
UPLYME & Lyme Regis survived an Exeter Seconds fightback to take their second straight victory in Devon League C Division East.

Thu, 19 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Contacts with Dorset youth justice service
WORK is underway to discover why a disproportionate number of black and mixed heritage boys come into contact with the pan-Dorset youth justice service.

Thu, 19 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The Apprenticeships 2.0 conference at the RNLI College
Small businesses are being invited to attend a conference which aims to encourage apprenticeships and tackle recruitment challenges.

Thu, 19 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Beaminster beat Dorchester Seconds by four wickets
BEAMINSTER continued their perfect start to the County Division Two season with a four-wicket success over Dorchester Seconds at the Memorial Ground.

Thu, 19 May 2022 15:41:34 +0100
Free NHS GHIC card entitles Brits to healthcare abroad
The free NHS card all holidaymakers are being warned not to leave the UK without. Read more:

Thu, 19 May 2022 08:40:14 +0100
M&S urges Rishi Sunak to scrap plans for an online sales tax
An online sales tax has been proposed to ease the business rates burden on high street stores, but Marks and Spencer were not in agreement

Thu, 19 May 2022 07:31:58 +0100
People taking drugs at football matches may face 5 year ban, says minister
The new rules are planned to tackle a rise in violence and disorder at sports matches.

Thu, 19 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
7 BBQs and pizza ovens ideal for Platinum Jubilee celebrations from Aldi, Argos and more
Here's a selection of BBQs and pizza ovens that are ideal for Platinum Jubilee celebrations in your garden.

Thu, 19 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
5 ways to save money on your weekly food shop at Asda, Morrisons and more
As part of our campaign to help you save money, here are five ways you can cut your weekly food shop costs.

Thu, 19 May 2022 12:18:25 +0100
Subway makes giant 7m long Subway for someone's Platinum Jubilee street party
Subway has created the giant sub with each metre celebrating a decade of the Queen's reign.

Wed, 18 May 2022 05:50:45 +0100
Air Ambulance's Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge
A MAN from Bridport who was seriously injured in an accident when he fell off a roof told of his delight as he crossed the finishing line at a cycle fundraiser.

Wed, 18 May 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Dorset History Centre puts in bid to expand archives
DORSET’S History Centre is working up a National Lottery Heritage Fund application to pay for an expansion of its archive stores.

Wed, 18 May 2022 09:58:34 +0100
Met Office issues new thunderstorms warning for Dorset
THUNDER, “frequent lightning” and heavy rain could be seen across Dorset later today.

Wed, 18 May 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Dorset Council energy bill rebate approaches £12m
ALMOST £12 million has gone back into the bank accounts of Dorset residents this week.

Wed, 18 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Anti-vivisection protesters await sentence after contempt of court ruling
TWO protesters involved in anti-vivisection demonstrations which featured singer Will Young are awaiting sentence after a High Court judge made contempt of court rulings.

Wed, 18 May 2022 05:15:56 +0100
Snapshot taken of health of farmland birds
TWENTY six 'at risk' species were sighted in a survey to help build a picture of the state of farmland birds



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