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Fri, 02 Dec 2022 05:01:00 +0000
Tributes to two-time former mayor of Bridport David Tett
Tributes have been paid to a passionate campaigner and former mayor of Bridport who has died.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
West Dorset businesses finalists in Dorset Tourism Awards
A number of west Dorset businesses are celebrating after being announced as finalists in this year’s Dorset Tourism Awards.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 08:16:50 +0000
Woman dies in A30 crash near Sherborne in Dorset
A woman has died in a crash on the A30.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Mount Lane, Eype, road closed for Jurassic Fibre work
The closure of a lane at Eype near Bridport continues due to tree cutting works on behalf of internet service provider Jurassic Fibre. 

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Ultrafast Fibre comes to Bridport thanks to Jurassic Fibre
Bridport has become the latest Dorset town to benefit from ultrafast broadband thanks to internet service provider Jurassic Fibre.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 05:02:00 +0000
Neighbourhoods in Dorset struggling with food affordability
Several neighbourhoods in west Dorset are among those in England where people are most likely to struggle to access affordable food, a study suggests.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 07:50:24 +0000
Covid warning for UK shoppers as study reveals new risk
Covid studies carried out by the Food Standards Agency revealed a new risk in UK supermarkets for shoppers

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:05:00 +0000
Ancient hedgerow destroyed by Vearse Farm developers
Dorset Council is being urged to take legal action against developers who mistakenly knocked down an ancient hedgerow on the edge of Bridport.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 16:17:57 +0000
Two Joules stores in Dorset close today as Next takes over
Two Joules shops in Dorset close today along with 17 others across the UK.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 12:01:00 +0000
Julia Wermig-Morgan guilty after harassing Quakers
A pensioner spent over a year harassing Quakers with 'unsavoury' letters and emails in an unseemly row that shocked a local quaker society.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Reaction as HSBC bank in Bridport is to close in 2023
The announcement that a Bridport town centre bank is to close has been described as a 'two-fingered salute to customers'.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:37:45 +0000
Met Office: Yellow weather warning for fog in Dorset
ANOTHER yellow weather warning is set to be in place in much of Dorset tonight.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Police investigate aggravated burglary in Bridport
Bridport Council's Leader David Rickard has called for "vigilance" after an aggravated burglary last week.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Road closures in place for Beaminster Christmas lights
A NUMBER of temporary road closures will be in place this Friday for the Beaminster Christmas lights switch-on.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
New free parking permit for blue badge holders in Dorset
BLUE badge holders in Dorset can park for free in council car parks for up to three hours with the introduction of a new permit.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Bridport 6-0 Weymouth & Portland: Daggers beat new league leaders
BRIDPORT continued their unbeaten run with a third consecutive clean sheet, winning 6-0 in a dogged battle against local rivals and new league leaders Weymouth & Portland.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Alphington 8-0 Lyme Regis: Confusion over East Devon Cup tie
LYME Regis exited the East Devon Senior Cup with an 8-0 thrashing at the hands of league rivals Alphington on the Exwick 3G pitch – but not without confusion surrounding the score.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Bridport ABC Show Night 2022: Alan Slaney wins Ian James award
BOXING fans new and old converged on Freshwater Beach Holiday Park as Bridport Amateur Boxing Club held their annual show night.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Crediton United v Bridport: Team news and manager interview
BRIDPORT manager Chris Herbst dismissed the difficulty of visiting high-flying Crediton United on Saturday (2.15pm), adding: “I want to get something out of every game”.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Bridport Reserves 2-0 Sturminster Marshall: Toby Mann bags brace
TOBY Mann’s clinical double gave Bridport Reserves manager Adam Herring his first league win as boss with a 2-0 victory over Sturminster Marshall.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Dorchester Sports Reserves 2-2 Beaminster: Rainbows earn draw
BEAMINSTER twice fought back to take a 2-2 draw from Dorchester Sports Reserves in their Dorset Senior League clash at Weymouth College.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 14:38:35 +0000
Watch Netflix's first trailer for Harry and Meghan's docuseries
The first official trailer of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Netflix docuseries has been released.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 02:00:00 +0000
Virgin, BT and Sky broadband customers issued WiFi warning
Virgin, BT and Sky Broadband customers have been warned against turning off their internet routers at night amid soaring energy prices.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:54:50 +0000
HSBC in East Street, Bridport set to close
Bridport is among five Dorset high streets set to lose its HSBC bank next year under a plan to close 114 branches across the country.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 14:07:53 +0000
Crash at Loders Cross near Bridport closes the A35
Part of the A35 is currently closed due to a crash.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Burton Bradstock pensioner accused of harassing Bridport Quakers
A pensioner is accused of spending over a year harassing Quakers with 'unsavoury' letters and emails in an unseemly row that shocked a local quaker society.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Pylons removed to preserve Dorset's natural beauty
A project to remove 22 pylons across the Dorset countryside has been completed.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 15:15:07 +0000
Ancient hedgerow at Vearse Farm knocked down by developers
Firms in charge of a 760-home development on the edge of Bridport have been blasted for making a “devastating” error which has seen an ancient hedgerow mistakenly knocked down.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
The UK’s bestselling cars – what used cars sold well in 2022?
The used car market is valued at contributing nearly £100 billion to the UK economy, with 5.3 million cars sold in 2022 to the end of September. It’s forecast to double in value over the next five years.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:10:32 +0000
HSBC to shut 114 banks in 2023: Full list of closed branches
HSBC to close 114 branches in 2023.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 08:12:02 +0000
Alzheimer's lecanemab drug slows down disease after clincal trial
Lecanemab, a new drug that helps slow down Alzheimer's has been named a breakthrough.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:40:46 +0000
Police probe after three men enter Bridport house with knife
Three men entered a Bridport house with a knife in an aggravated burglary in Bridport at the weekend.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 16:08:03 +0000
Medieval Ring discovered in Dorset sells for £38,000
A 14th Century ring which had been discovered by a metal-detectorist in Dorset has sold at auction for £38,000.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 14:40:37 +0000
Beaminster Christmas lights switch-on in Dorset 2022
More than 20,000 lightbulbs are set to provide Beaminster with a festive glow at this year's Christmas lights switch-on.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:34:26 +0000
Nurses' strikes December 2022: Here are the areas affected
Here are all the areas affected in the UK as 100,000 nurses go on strike in December.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 10:50:31 +0000
Census data in England and Wales shows less than 50% are Christian
Just 46.2% of the population described themselves as Christian in the 2021 census

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 09:36:17 +0000
Madeleine McCann suspect Christian B issued new arrest warrant
Madeleine was three years old when she went missing on May 3 2007 while on holiday in Portugal.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 06:57:05 +0000
Met Office warns of strong fog that could impact drivers
Met Office is warning drivers to be careful amid warning of heavy fog.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 21:06:44 +0000
Christmas Tree on the Green 2022 pulls crowds to West Bay
Christmas Tree on the Green at West Bay 2022.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 09:22:06 +0000
Ed Lawrence 'arrested and beaten' at protest in China
A journalist from Dorset has been arrested whilst reporting on a protest in China - leading to condemnation from the BBC over his treatment.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 01:45:29 +0000
West Dorset on flood alert as river levels remain high
Parts of Dorset have been issued with flood warnings by the Environment Agency.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:09:07 +0000
Crash at Monkey's Jump Roundabout causing slow traffic on A35
Motorists are experiencing slow traffic on a key road following reports of a crash.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 08:34:55 +0000
Woman missing from Crewkerne found after police appeal
Police have confirmed that a vulnerable woman who went missing from west Dorset has been found.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Old pictures of Bridport, Bull Hotel and Moores Biscuits
This glorious collection of photos shows Bridport in bygone days.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 03:00:29 +0000
Police appeal to find missing west Dorset woman Isabella
Police say they are 'very concerned' for the welfare of a 20-year-old woman who is missing.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:18:01 +0000
Where police speed cameras will be in Dorset this week
Dorset Police mobile speed camera vans will be dotted around Dorset this week in a bid to curb speeding.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:36:23 +0000
National Grid: Update given on DFS scheme and blackout warnings
The National Grid has issued an update to the country on the potential risk of blackouts after saying it would trigger emergency plans.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 11:57:26 +0000
Roast Dinners could be like eating two plastic bags a year
The research was undertaken by scientists at Portsmouth University and ITV’s Good Morning Britain.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 07:11:17 +0000
RSPCA urge people not to dump pets this Christmas
The RSPCA has shared a warning against dumping pets this Christmas amid a concerning rise.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:02:00 +0000
Government launches support scheme to insulate middle-income homes
Energy Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed the new Eco+ scheme to extend support for insulating homes.



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