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Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:56:39 +0100
Multi-agency response launched to derelict house fire in Bridport
A MULTI-agency response was launched after a fire was deliberately started at a derelict house.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Crowds flock for return of Jurassic Fields in west Dorset
CROWDS once again flocked to one of the biggest events in west Dorset's calendar.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 05:49:00 +0100
Bredy Farm in Burton Bradstock bids to extend hours for live music
A WEST DORSET farm which stages music events, including cider festivals, has said an increase in its licensing hours will not necessarily mean many more late nights.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Fewer mums in Dorset received winter flu jab
Fewer pregnant women in Dorset received a flu vaccine last winter, figures suggest.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:48:51 +0100
Liz Truss announces bid for PM and promises to reverse tax hike
She has insisted she can be “trusted to deliver”.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:36:42 +0100
Train strike ballot results to be announced today
The Aslef ballot results are among drivers at Chiltern, GWR, LNER, London Overground, Northern, Southeastern, TransPennine and West Midlands.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 17:20:05 +0100
Delays on A35 due to crash at Winterbourne Abbas
There are long delays on the A35.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 15:55:43 +0100
Road closed for recovery of overturned car in Bridport
A ROAD was closed after a vehicle rolled onto its side in Bridport.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 11:56:07 +0100
Firefighters called to help two caged dogs locked in hot camper van
FIREFIGHTERS have urged the public to not leave animals in the car while the weather is hot after finding two dogs locked in a camper van with no water.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Vet on CBD oil for pets
Increasingly I get asked about “alternative therapies” for medical conditions in pets and one that has become much talked about recently is CBD (cannabis oil).

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Food themed show The Rascally Diner in Dorset this Summer
An outdoor food-themed family theatre is visiting Dorset this Summer.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 15:13:29 +0100
Wildlife garden could add £27k to house value - how to achieve it
A popular garden trend could add up to £27k to your house value according to experts – here’s how to achieve it.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 08:50:20 +0100
Eight Tories announce campaign for PM as Boris Johnson prepares to stand down
This comes just days after a mass resignation within the party that forced Boris Johnson to announce his resignation.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 08:50:56 +0100
Jurassic Fields 2022
Jurassic Fields came back with a bang last night.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Jurassic Fields: Stage times
Bridport welcomes Jurassic Fields back to Asker Meadows tonight for the first time in three years.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 08:20:13 +0100
West Dorset set to sizzle in heatwave
Dorset is in for a scorcher, with temperatures set to soar over the coming days.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Beaminster Festival comes to end following three-year break
A WEEK of 'glorious' music has drawn to a close as a popular festival returned for the first time since the pandemic.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Aggressive seagulls swoop on couple and pinch chips in Lyme Regis
This is the moment a fish and chip-eating couple are ambushed by a mob of aggressive seagulls.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 15:26:13 +0100
Firefighters called to rescue calf near Bridport
FIREFIGHTERS were called to rescue a calf which appeared to have fallen from a cliff edge.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:31:46 +0100
Man exposed himself and rolled over women sunbathing
IMAGES have been released after a man exposed himself and rolled over two women while they were sunbathing in Bournemouth.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Film Iceland is Best
As the comedically-tinged Iceland Is Best arrives on our screens, Danielle de Wolfe speaks with star Judd Nelson to learn about his Nordic adventure.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
What are the biggest threats to butterflies?
An expert offers tips in the run-up to the Big Butterfly Count. By Hannah Stephenson.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Travel chaos as passengers destined for Dorset - diverted to Gatwick... AGAIN!
A TUI flight which was scheduled to land at Bournemouth Airport in the early hours of Saturday had to be diverted to Gatwick Airport again.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Community groups across Dorset bidding to receive police cash
SPORTS clubs, youth groups or community groups working with vulnerable people are invited to bid for grants from the county's police and crime commissioner.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Fire service road safety art competition
Young people in Dorset have the chance to design some artwork to help keep pedestrians safe on the county’s roads.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 11:06:35 +0100
Twitter users will 'benefit' from Elon Musk pulling out of buying company
Musk's bid to buy Twitter appeared to be over after he sent a letter saying he is terminating the acquisition.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Most common dreams in the UK and their meaning from snakes to being chased
Did you know? The average person is said to spend approximately a third of their life sleeping.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Jurassic Fields returns to Asker Meadows in Bridport
Jurassic Fields returns to Asker Meadows

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Seagulls swoop on couple and pinch chips in Lyme Regis
This is the moment a fish and chip-eating couple are ambushed by a mob of hangry seagulls.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Family to stay in West Bay to find missing dog Patch
THE OWNERS of a scared and nervous dog who went missing over a month ago have vowed to not leave the area until he is found as they describe the ordeal as ‘torture’.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:22:37 +0100
Any Questions? Tonight at Bridport Electric Palace
Popular political radio show Any Questions? will be broadcasting from Bridport later today.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Beaminster Town Council chair fined for speeding
The chairman of Beaminster Town Council has been ordered to pay a court bill after being caught speeding along a main route in Dorset, a court heard.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 15:12:04 +0100
Emergency service issues Amber alert across Dorset
AN AMBER warning alert has been issued for Dorset over the weekend as firefighters share a fresh warning about how easily fire can spread.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 06:33:00 +0100
Dorset MP ‘pleased’ to see Prime Minister Boris Johnson resign
A DORSET MP says he is "pleased" to see Boris Johnson step down after losing confidence in him as local leaders start to bid on who would be a fitting replacement to take over as Prime Minister.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 10:03:49 +0100
RNLI Lifeboat launched to tow fishing boat with engine failure
A LIFEBOAT was launched to tow a broken down fishing boat back to safety last night.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Students and staff a Sir John Colfox Academy celebrate Pride movement
Students and staff at the Sir John Colfox Academy were in full force to celebrate pride month.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Appeal for Dorset families to host Ukrainians
Dorset homes are "desperately" needed to bring Ukrainian families to safety.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Loders Primary School host summer fair for first time in three years
LODERS CE Primary Academy in Bridport has held its school summer fair for the first time in three years.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:41:44 +0100
Durham police statement: Labour leader Keir Starmer cleared over 'beergate' allegations
The Labour party has always expressed confidence that its leader would be cleared.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 10:26:46 +0100
Prince Harry news: Prince wins first stage of libel claim against Mail on Sunday publisher
At a hearing in June, Mr Justice Nicklin was asked to determine the “natural and ordinary” meaning of the parts of the article in the claim.

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 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 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 09:15:00 +0100
Boris Johnson to resign as leader of Conservative party
Boris Johnson is resigning as Conservative Party leader, the BBC has reported.

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 14:29:22 +0100
Appeal launched to track down convicted rapist who could be in Dorset
A convicted rapist and kidnapper, missing from prison for a month, could have reached Dorset and may be using the South West Coast Path.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 13:04:21 +0100
Two crews race to Bridport's St Mary's School amid reports of vehicle fire
TWO fire crews raced to a school after reports of a large vehicle fire.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:39:48 +0100
Boris Johnson resignation speech: Read full statement as he steps down as UK Prime Minister
The Prime Minister’s resignation after haemorrhaging support among his ministers and MPs will fire the starting gun for a contest to replace him.

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 09:57:49 +0100
What time is Boris Johnson's speech today? How to watch as PM set to resign
Boris Johnson's resignation follows a string of ministerial resignations in protest of his leadership.



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