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Sat, 10 Sep 2022 19:20:13 +0100
Will schools close for the Queen’s funeral? Full plans revealed in lead up to funeral
See what will happen from now until the Queen's funeral.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Strikes called off across Dorset after the Queen's death
Planned strikes by rail and postal workers across Dorset have been called off as a result of the Queen’s death.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bridport Youth Dance show at Eggardon Hill
A YOUTH dance group will ebb and flow with the landscape as they perform at an ancient hillfort with stunning views.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 05:03:00 +0100
Bridport Literary Prize memoir competition nears deadline
NUMEROUS writers will be glued to their desk as the deadline for a prestigious memoir writing competition nears its application deadline.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 16:39:27 +0100
Prince of Wales releases statement calling the Queen 'an extraordinary leader'
The Prince of Wales has released a statement following the death of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 17:04:26 +0100
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral date confirmed and will be held at Westminster Abbey
The Earl Marshal, the Duke of Norfolk has confirmed the news.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 10:51:42 +0100
Bank Holiday announced for Queen's funeral as as King Charles III formally declared
The announcement comes after King Charles III was formally declared as the new monarch following the death of his mother aged 96.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Politicians from across Dorset honour the Queen
POLITICIANS from across Dorset have paid tribute to the Queen - praising her 'devotion' to public service.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Tributes to the Queen with public books of condolence across Dorset
Public books of condolence will be opened by town council across Dorset to allow residents to pay their respects to Her Majesty the Queen.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 17:29:24 +0100
Prince and Princess of Wales joined by Meghan and Harry to view tributes at Windsor Castle
This is the first public appearance for the Prince and Princess of Wales as a couple since their titles were bestowed upon them.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Lyme Regis restaurant warns it could close as bills soar
A Restaurateur has warned it could be "a matter of weeks" before her business faces closure - and claimed West Dorset MP Chris Loder "massively missed the point" in response to her concerns.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Queen's death: Her visits to Dorset over the years
AS Dorset mourns the death of the Queen we look back at the impact she made on her many visits to the county over the years.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 06:44:59 +0100
When is King Charles III declared King? How to watch first televised Accession ceremony
Here is how you can watch the historic ceremony where King Charles III official becomes King.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Open day at Anthony Honeyball's Potwell Farm Stables
DISCOVER the inner workings of a successful race yard at an open day in honour of National Racehorse Week.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 05:01:00 +0100
Bridport & District Gardening Club's summer show
IT WAS a blooming good event as a gardening club held its summer show.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Top up Tesco shopping bills to nearest £1 for charity
Dorset shoppers can choose to round up their shop to the nearest £1 at self-service tills to help support an in-store fundraising campaign for three of the UK’s leading health charities.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Gardeners' Question Time at Powerstock Hut
A gardeners' question time-style event is being held in a west Dorset village next weekend.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 10:17:16 +0100
King Charles III formally declared as King in historic Accession Council Ceremony
King Charles III has been formally declared King at the historic Accession Council.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 18:07:33 +0100
ITV confirms Emmerdale will air on Sunday night following death of Queen Elizabeth II
After her death on Thursday, September 8 many scheduled TV shows were taken off air to allow for further coverage.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 17:58:36 +0100
King Charles told Harry ‘it wouldn’t be right’ for Meghan to see the Queen before she died
King Charles reportedly told Prince Harry that “it wouldn’t be right” for his wife, Meghan Markle, to visit the Queen in Balmoral before she died.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 15:35:59 +0100
King Charles told Harry ‘it wouldn’t be right’ for Meghan to see the Queen before she died
King Charles reportedly told Prince Harry that “it wouldn’t be right” for his wife, Meghan Markle, to visit the Queen in Balmoral before she died.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 14:35:42 +0100
Channel 4 confirms Great British Bake Off will air as normal following Queen’s death
This will be the first show of the new series and will see another batch of amateur bakers take on challenges in the famous tent.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 14:18:55 +0100
Royal Mail will suspend services on day of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral
Royal Mail chief executive Simon Thompson said the service would continue to play an “important role” in delivering messages of condolence to the Royal Family.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 13:38:41 +0100
National Anthem lyrics: Full British Anthem as King Charles III formally declared as King
What are the words to 'God Save The King' as King Charles III is formally declared the new monarch?

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 11:49:50 +0100
What will ER change to now Charles is King? Royal Cypher meaning ahead of CIIIR change
Queen's ERII Royal Cypher has adorned everything from royal documents to post boxes.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 10:06:49 +0100
King Charles III formally declared as King - See pictures of historic Accession Ceremony
See pictures as King Charles III is formally declared King at the historic Accession Council.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 09:47:31 +0100
King Charles III formally declared King at Accession Ceremony - What happens next?
King Charles III will formally be declared King on Saturday morning at the Accession Council but what will happen next?

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 09:16:20 +0100
Accession Ceremony and Privy Council explained as King Charles III is declared King
King Charles III will formally be declared King in the first televised Accession Council on Saturday.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 07:46:13 +0100
BBC One, ITV TV schedule today and over weekend as nation pays tribute to The Queen
The BBC, ITV and Channel 4 have confirmed their weekend schedules as the nation pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and welcomes a new king.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 07:29:51 +0100
Dorset mourns the Queen - latest updates
- The Royal Family announced the death of Her Majesty the Queen, aged 96, yesterday. Tributes from across Dorset have been pouring in overnight.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Photos of the Queen in Dorset during her life
WHEN a new princess was born on April 21, 1926, few expected she would ever be Queen.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Mayor of Bridport pays tribute to Her Majesty the Queen
The Mayor of Bridport has paid tribute to the "serene and measured" presence of Her Majesty the Queen.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:05:00 +0100
Tour of Britain cancelled
The Dorset leg of the prestigious Tour of Britain cycle event - due to start in West Bay on Saturday morning - has been cancelled as a mark of respect following the death of the Queen.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 21:34:14 +0100
Full list of closures and cancellations as Queen's death sparks national mourning
The tragic news was confirmed on Thursday evening sparking a period of national mourning.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 12:04:08 +0100
All weekend non-League football postponed after passing of Queen Elizabeth II
NON-LEAGUE football fixtures across the country have been postponed this weekend out of respect to Queen Elizabeth II after her passing yesterday.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 10:20:08 +0100
When is the Queen’s funeral and will there be a bank holiday?
Her death brings an end to a 70-year reign, the longest in history, having ascended the throne following the death of her father, King George VI on 6 February 1952.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 23:45:33 +0100
Are schools and colleges closed? Government update following Queen's death
It is reported the government shared an update with headteachers in an email on Thursday night.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset Police to fly flags at half-mast
THE chief constable of Dorset Police has expressed his condolences to Her Majesty the Queen after her death.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 12:41:59 +0100
UK newspaper front pages: Newsquest pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
On Thursday evening (September 8) the world was hit by the sad news of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, aged 96.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:06:15 +0100
Queen Elizabeth II: National mourning guidance issued to businesses & sport
The guidance from the Cabinet Office was published Friday morning

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 09:24:10 +0100
King Charles III to address the nation tonight following Queen Elizabeth II's death
King Charles III will address the nation in his first televised statement as King.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 06:51:26 +0100
Charles to be proclaimed King at Accession Council following Queen Elizabeth's death
Charles has automatically become King after the death of his mother, but an Accession Council is usually convened at St James’s Palace in London within 24 hours.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 05:08:00 +0100
Date announced for Bridport's council merger
Major changes have been announced to the way in which local councils will work across Bridport.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 09:25:16 +0100
ITV newsreader confuses titles after Queen's death highlighting monumental change to UK
ITV News Royal Editor highlighted a monumental change in the UK following the Queen's death.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Exhibition of restoration at West Bay Discovery Centre
Visitors can learn about the restoration of a former Methodist chapel building that now houses the award-winning West Bay Discovery Centre.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Prime Ministers past and present pay tribute to Her Majesty the Queen
Prime Ministers past and present have paid tribute to Her Majesty the Queen after she passed away aged 96.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:10:00 +0100
The Queen and Prince Philip: The story of Britain’s longest-serving monarch and her consort
A statement confirming the news read: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon."

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset Council announce nearly £1million of cost of living support
DORSET Council says it is moving rapidly to help local people with the cost of living crisis.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 10:58:56 +0100
Charles and William to get new titles as Queen Elizabeth II dies aged 96
The Queen's passing means that Charles and William will get new titles

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dozens of suicide deaths recorded in Dorset
Dozens of suicide deaths were registered in Dorset last year, new figures show, as charities call for greater action ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day.



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