Bridport News
Mon, 07 Nov 2022 09:43:22 +0000Milton Jones at Bridport Electric Palace
He's the master of the one-liners and utterly pun-tastic company.
Mon, 07 Nov 2022 09:52:59 +0000Letter: Pylons and Vearse Farm effect on AoNB
O wondrous Dorset Council, why is it that millions of pounds have been spent on taking away the pylons at Winterbourne Abbas because of spoiling the view on AONB land that Hardy once looked over, yet you have granted planning to build 800-plus homes ...
Mon, 07 Nov 2022 06:37:49 +0000Matt Hancock I'm a Celeb: Sunak 'disappointed' in former MP
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he supported the decision to suspend Matt Hancock for entering I'm a Celebrity for the 2022 series
Sat, 05 Nov 2022 19:49:39 +0000Car windows smashed in Forde Abbey and Thorncombe
Vandals smashed the windows of four vehicles in a night time spree.
Sun, 06 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Steve Belasco Jurassic Coast from the Sea book published
A new book celebrating the Jurassic Coast from an unusual perspective is the culmination of a photojournalist's passion project.
Sat, 05 Nov 2022 22:31:18 +0000Bonfire Night 2022: Bridport and Lyme Regis
It was touch and go as to whether or not firework displays would go ahead across west Dorset tonight.
Sun, 06 Nov 2022 14:28:09 +0000Dorset speed camera locations this week
Dorset Police's No Excuse mobile camera vans will be dotted around the county this week.
Sun, 06 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000PICTURES: Christmas Day swim over the years
ORGANISERS have pulled the plug on a tradition that dates back 50 years.
Sun, 06 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Remembrance Sunday in Bridport, Beaminster and Lyme Regis
Bridport and Beaminster will hold Remembrance Day processions to commemorate those who lost their life during World War I.
Sun, 06 Nov 2022 13:17:25 +0000Bridport 2-2 Elburton Villa: Fred Parsons rescues point for Bees
BRIDPORT twice came from behind as a brace from new signing Fred Parsons helped the Bees claim a 2-2 draw in their bottom-of-the-table battle with Elburton Villa at St Mary’s Field.
Sun, 06 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Lyme Regis Society talk on boat building
Find out more about boat building at a talk in Lyme Regis.
Sun, 06 Nov 2022 10:00:35 +0000Salthouse West Bay talk on breeding birds in Bridport area
Eexpert local naturalist Professor Tom Brereton will be giving an illustrated talk on the subject of the breeding birds of the Bridport area.
Sun, 06 Nov 2022 09:49:41 +0000Glastonbury festival 2023: Site crashes amid high demand for tickets
The ticketing site for Glastonbury 2023 has crashed amid a flurry of people attempting to secure their place at the festival next year.
Sun, 06 Nov 2022 06:58:45 +0000UK Nurses vote to go on first-ever national strike action
Nurses across the UK have voted to go on national strike action in a dispute over pay and working conditions amid the cost of living crisis.
Sat, 05 Nov 2022 15:40:56 +0000Bonfire Night: Displays near you
A fireworks display in Dorchester has been cancelled - but as it currently stands, others are still set to go ahead.
Sat, 05 Nov 2022 00:07:00 +0000Cruxton Farm solar site near Maiden Newton rejected
A solar farm within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Maiden Newton has been rejected by Dorset councillors.
Sat, 05 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Bridport teenager with rare liver disease whisked away to America
A BRIDPORT teenager born with a rare liver disease has gone on the 'trip of a lifetime' to Florida.
Sat, 05 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Dorset Council open up grants for community projects
Community projects supporting cost-of-living challenges, celebrating heritage and supporting mental health are being reminded that they can now apply for council grants.
Sat, 05 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Co-op Bridport day of celebration for three charities
A shop in Bridport is hosting a celebration day to recognise its supported charities.
Sat, 05 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Wincanton man charged with rape and kidnap in Sherborne
A trial date has been set for a man accused of raping and kidnaping a woman.
Sat, 05 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Money raised in Portesham for TheHorseCourse in Weymouth
A DORSET charity will benefit from hundreds of pounds raised at a Christmas craft fair.
Sat, 05 Nov 2022 13:42:25 +0000Lindt LINDOR unveils 2022 Christmas advert ahead of festivities
Luxury chocolate brand Lindor has launched its 2022 Christmas advert ahead of the festive season.
Sat, 05 Nov 2022 12:27:21 +0000WATCH: Strictly's Manrara and Skorjanec star in Freemans 'Find the One' Christmas TV advert
The dancing duo from BBC's Strictly Come Dancing Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec, star in this year's Freemans advert for the festive period.
Sat, 05 Nov 2022 10:44:32 +0000Armed detainees cause disturbance at overnight immigration centre
Detainees at a West London immigration center have caused a disturbance after a power outage led some in the facility to arm themselves with various weapons.
Sat, 05 Nov 2022 09:42:35 +0000Blair and Major hit out at Netflix's The Crown for its depiction of events
Two former UK Prime Ministers have hit out at the popular Netflix show, The Crown for its depiction of events.
Sat, 05 Nov 2022 07:12:04 +00005 best radio stations to calm dogs this Bonfire Night as Smooth FM tops list
Experts have revealed the best stations to keep dogs calm and entertained this Guy Fawkes Night as pet owners across the country prepare for tonight.
Sat, 05 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000Warner Bros boss hints at 'new Harry Potter film' with J.K Rowling's permission
Eight Harry Potter films were released by Warner Bros. between 2001 and 2011 grossing $7.7billion globally.
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:10:00 +0000Martin Clunes to switch on lights at Bradpole house
Star of Doc Martin and Men Behaving Badly, Martin Clunes will once again be switching on the Christmas lights at 2 White Close in Bradpole.
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:39:12 +0000Bonfire night - here are all the displays near you
The night skies of west Dorset are set to be lit up as the county celebrates bonfire night this weekend.
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000White Lion campaigner David Leader in running for award
A campaigner who spearheaded the fight to save a village's last remaining pub has been shortlisted posthumously for a national community champion award.
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 09:39:21 +0000Three norths converge at Langton Matravers near Swanage
A Dorset village has made history as the three norths combine at a single point for the first time in history.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Bridport pensioner left stranded in Spain by Ryanair
A Bridport man was left stranded in Spain when Ryanair cancelled his flight last minute.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Peter Edwards sentenced after having sex with a dog
A sex offender from west Dorset has been sentenced after being charged with a host of offences.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:50:00 +0000Sewage overspills after storms in Dorset
Sewage pumped into the sea along the west Dorset coast is ‘unacceptable’.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 08:21:16 +0000Serious crash closes A35 at Puddletown
Part of the A35 is shut this morning due to a crash.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 22:41:49 +0000Simon Cooper found after going missing from Askerswell
Police searching for a missing man in West Dorset say he has been found.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000Government tests 'emergency blackout plan' to last SEVEN DAYS amid supply chain fears
Whitehall officials have ‘war gamed’ a plan named Programme Yarrow, a blueprint for coping with outages for up to a week.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000PCC says county is "very safe" despite rising crime
Crime is “going in the right direction” according to Dorset’s Police and Crime Commissioner despite a rise in violence, stalking, harrassment and sex attacks.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Dorset Council report: Ukrainian refugees not matched
MORE than 130 families who have offered to host Ukrainians arriving in Dorset have yet to be matched with refugees.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000BridLit 2022 making a return to Bridport
The seven-day extravaganza will host a myriad of guest speakers from various disciplines. Previous festivalgoers have praised this year’s “stellar” line-up with one Twitter user adding “we are so lucky to have several great literature festiva...
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Changes to improve new 20mph zones policy in Dorset
New moves which will make it easier for communities get 20mph zones have been welcomed.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Road closures in Dorset: ten to be aware of
There are nearly a dozen National Highway road closures in place.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Oakmeadians 34-3 Bridport: Oaks have the wood on Blues
BRIDPORT could not repeat their heroics of last week against a strong, well-organised Oakmeadians who moved to the top of the Counties Two Tribute Dorset & Wilts South with a 34-3 victory.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Alphington 2-1 Lyme Regis: Rio Potter scores 92nd-minute winner
LYME Regis suffered a late 2-1 defeat to leaders Alphington in their top-of-the-table clash.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000David Meehan appointed new Commodore at Lyme Regis Sailing Club
DAVID Meehan has taken over as the new Commodore at Lyme Regis Sailing Club.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 20:03:24 +0000Suella Braverman threatened with legal action over migrant centre conditions
The Home Secretary received separate letters from Detention Action and a woman held at Manston, and Bail for Immigration Detainees (BID) on Tuesday, November 1.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:28:41 +0000B3157 coast road blocked near Cogden
Part of the coast road is blocked due to a crash involving a lorry and two other vehicles.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Dorset's council tax rate to remain among the highest in the country
DORSET residents are expected to continue forking out for one of the highest council tax rates in the county – until the Government offers a better financial settlement.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 10:26:22 +0000Sewage pollution alerts at beaches in Dorset after Storm Claudio
There are sewage warnings at several beaches in Dorset after the county was battered by heavy winds from Storm Claudio.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:17:18 +0000National report finds "warnings ignored" over police misogyny
A national report has suggested there could be “hundreds, if not low thousands” of corrupt officers serving in the police force.