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Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:26:37 +0100
Dorset House wins AA Best Breakfast of the Year in England
A BOUTIQUE B&B recently named the 'world's fourth best' has been voted as the best hotel to grab breakfast across the whole of England.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:51:22 +0100
Dorset Council rapped by Ombudsman after special education failures
DORSET Council has been told to improve its alternative education after a boy ADHD miss out on almost two years of schooling.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:15:18 +0100
Boris Johnson stands down: Reports suggest Prime Minister has resigned - what we know
Mr Johnson finally lost control of power in No 10 following a string of resignations from ministers and aides, according to reports.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Bridport's Royal British Legion branch saved from closure
A COMMUNITY'S Royal British Legion branch and hall has been saved from closure after new volunteers stepped up to help form a committee.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:26:13 +0100
Boris Johnson 'quits' as UK Prime Minister - What happens now?
Boris Johnson has spoken to Tory 1922 Committee chairman Sir Graham Brady and agreed to stand down, a No 10 source said.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Dorset Council employ private security firm permanently after protesters disrupt meeting
COUNCIL meetings in Dorset will now be manned by a private security firm following disruption from climate protesters 'Grannies for the future'.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:10:00 +0100
"Moral vacuum" within government "a distraction" from Dorset's priorities
CONSERVATIVE leadership at a national level is a “distraction” from local priorities, according to Dorset Council’s leader of the opposition.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:01:22 +0100
Dorset surgery asks patients to wear masks as Covid rises
A DORSET surgery has asked people to wear face masks to help protect staff and patients in response to rising Covid cases.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 08:52:38 +0100
Nadhim Zahawi calls for Boris Johnson to resign in damning public statement
Nadhim Zahawi has called for Boris Johnson to resign in a public statement released this morning.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Business leaders invited to private event in Bridport
A BUSINESS event is being held in Bridport to better connect the area.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Lyme Regis beach to be manned by lifeguards for summer season
Ahead of the peak summer season, additional beaches across Dorset will have lifeguard cover.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Hearing to decide Bredy Farm licence extension
A hearing this week will decide if changes can be made to the licence for a West Dorset farm.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 02:00:00 +0100
Bridport 4-1 Bishops Lydeard: Bees take first win for 311 days
BRIDPORT took their first win for 10 months with a 4-1 success over Bishops Lydeard in their second pre-season friendly at St Mary’s Field.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
On-call firefighters wanted for West Dorset station
FANCY a rewarding and exciting job which also contributes to your local community?

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Poundbury Independent Market is this weekend
A market on the weekend promoting small businesses in Poundbury will be held this weekend.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Beaminster beat Shaftesbury by 21 runs
BEAMINSTER continued their stellar County Division Two form with a low-scoring 21-run victory over Shaftesbury at the Memorial Ground.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Quadkids: St Catherine's take overall honours at Colfox
ST CATHERINE'S took the overall honours as the Year 3 and 4 Primary Quadkids Athletics competition was hosted by the Sir John Colfox Academy.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:54:49 +0100
Boris Johnson stands down: Will there be a snap election?
Boris Johnson has lost control of power in No 10 following a string of resignations from ministers and aides, according to reports.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:57:49 +0100
Boris Johnson statement today: What time and how to watch as PM set to resign
Boris Johnson's resignation follows a string of ministerial resignations in protest of his leadership.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:51:07 +0100
Keir Starmer reacts to Boris Johnson resignation - 'Unfit for office'
The Labour leader has reacted to reports that Boris Johnson is set to resign

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:44:26 +0100
Boris Johnson resigns: Who will replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister
Rishi Sunak, Sajid Javid, Liz Truss and Nadhim Zahawi are all contenders to replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 07:33:29 +0100
Boris Johnson faces further resignations and fresh calls to go
Resignations have continued into the morning.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 13:02:04 +0100
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Rescue Service officially reported to Health & Safety Executive
AN EMERGENCY service serving Dorset has been reported to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 11:29:20 +0100
Latest on government resignations as South Dorset MP backs Boris
➡️Boris Johnson is struggling to maintain a grip on power in No 10 as ministers and aides continue to quit his Government in protest at his leadership ➡️ South Dorset MP Richard Drax backs Johnson to stay in No 10, while West Dorset MP Chris ...

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 11:02:16 +0100
"I have lost confidence in Prime Minister" - Dorset MP breaks silence
Boris Johnson has lost the support of one of Dorset's Conservative MPs.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 05:01:00 +0100
Alice Dilke Memorial Concert in Whitchurch Canonicorum
After a two-year break, the annual Alice Dilke Memorial Concert returns to the Church of St Candida and Holy Cross, Whitchurch Canonicorum, on Sunday, July 31 at 3pm.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:49:05 +0100
Boris Johnson told time as Prime Minister is 'over' amid Government crisis
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford described it as a miracle Boris Johnson had even made it to PMQs.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 10:23:03 +0100
Councils in Dorset urged to ban goldfish prizes at funfairs
COUNCILS have been urged to introduce a ban on the goldfish being handed out as prizes at funfairs and festivals.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
West Bay Discovery Centre walk with Elizabeth Gale
A guided walk run by West Bay Discovery Centre takes place on Thursday, July 21 from 10.30am.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Councillors being kept 'in the dark' about Coombe House School
DORSET Council should ‘own up and learn from mistakes’ over its multi-million school project at Coombe House School on the Dorset border.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Dorset County Hospital brings back mandatory masks amid rising Covid cases
DORSET County Hospital is once again imposing mandatory mask rules on visitors, patients and staff amid a rising number of Covid-19 cases.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 05:12:00 +0100
Rob Gee at Bridport Arts Centre
Comic, poet and former mental health nurse Rob Gee will present a user-friendly guide to 'losing the plot' from a Bridport stage.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 05:08:00 +0100
Annual Village Show returns to Charmouth
THE ever popular Annual Village Show returns to Charmouth on Saturday, August 13, opening to the public at 2.30pm. Both the Community Hall and the Village Hall will be filled with entries into the 85 classes ranging from fruit, veg and flowers to kni...

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Rural Dorset to test new 5G technology for next generation agriculture
A DORSET project has been awarded government funding to conduct cutting edge research with a leading wireless technology innovator.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset Freemasons provide funding for life-saving equipment
DORSET Freemasons has funded a life-saving piece of equipment following a request from University Hospitals Dorset.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 21:33:32 +0100
Michael Gove sacked by Boris Johnson as the Prime Minister faces calls to resign
Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has been sacked by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 13:05:40 +0100
Sajid Javid slams Boris Johnson as he breaks silence following resignation
Sajid Javid told the Commons that “enough is enough”.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 10:26:21 +0100
When is PMQs today? How to watch as Boris Johnson responds to further resignations
Boris Johnson is struggling to maintain a grip on power in No 10 as ministers and aides continue to quit his Government in protest at his leadership.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 10:12:26 +0100
What will happen if Boris Johnson resigns as Prime Minister?
Resignations have followed into this morning following a mass exodus of the Conservative party last night (June 5).

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 10:02:00 +0100
All MPs who have resigned under Boris Johnson as Sajid Javid and Rishi Sunak leave
Health Secretary Sajid Javid and Chancellor Rishi Sunak have resigned this evening.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 10:02:05 +0100
Robin Walker offers resignation following mass exodus
Robin Walker has announced his resignation as several Conservative officials have left their posts.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:48:49 +0100
Nadhim Zahawi denies he threatened to resign if not given Chancellor position
Zahawi was appointed as Chancellor following Rishi Sunak's resignation.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 08:31:58 +0100
Tory resignations continue as PPS Laura Trott steps down
Writing on a Facebook post this morning, she urged that trust in politics must be of “the utmost importance.”

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 07:09:21 +0100
Boris Johnson: How to watch PMQs today after Sunak and Javid resign
Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid, both potential leadership rivals, offered sharp criticisms of Boris Johnson in their resignation letters

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:28:46 +0100
PMQs Live 2022: What are the badges MPs are wearing today?
Keir Starmer, Nadhim Zahawi, and more are wearing a silver heart badge in PMQs.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 05:09:00 +0100
Week of events in Bridport held in recognition of refugees
A WEEK of events have been held as part of a national campaign highlighting the difficulties many refugees face when relocating.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 18:14:38 +0100
Health secretary Sajid Javid resigns saying he can "no longer continue in good conscience”
Sajid Javid has resigned as Health Secretary in an open letter to the Prime Minister.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 05:05:00 +0100
Bridport Community Shed crafting course
It's all happening at Bridport Community Shed where a new crafting course has launched aimed at those on a low income, with low mood or social anxiety.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset Welcome Fund to help Ukrainian refugees fleeing from horror of war
A FUND to help refugees and asylum seekers build new lives in the county has been launched.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 05:11:00 +0100
Callum Smart and Richard Uttley at Bridport Arts Centre
A CLASSIC concert is in store in Bridport featuring two talented musicians.



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