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Uplyme put three past Upottery as winning run continues
Uplyme FC 3 Upottery Reserves 0 Uplyme beat Upottery Reserves 3-0 at Venlake to make it four league wins in a row, taking them up to fourth place in Division Four of the Devon and Exeter League, writes John Davis. Although the visitors
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Taylor says Seasiders 'deserved all three points' after draw
Lyme Regis’ improving form continued as they picked up another valuable point in the Devon and Exeter League Premier Division with a 1-1 draw at Upottery, writes John Davis. The Seasiders, who had to reshuffle the pack because of injuries, started
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Daggers suffer back-to-back defeats
Despite the inform Iwan Mullin and injured Oscar Tompkins being absent this week, Bridport travelled away to Oakmeadians with a competitive side. Due to the absentees, the team had to be reshuffled. Luke Robertson slipping back to No 8, where his
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Youngest ever Freeman of Lyme Regis awarded 'key to the town'
A dedicated fundraiser has officially become a town’s youngest-ever Freeman. Joshua Denning, 20, was awarded the Honorary Freedom of the Town of Lyme Regis by the town council at a special ceremony in the Guildhall. Members of Lyme Regis Town
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Work to save beloved town landmark hits delays
Work to restore a beloved pavilion on Lyme Regis' seafront gardens has hit a snag. The iconic pavilion in Langmoor Gardens has been undergoing restoration and replacement - with work beginning around two weeks ago. As previously reported, Lyme
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Camera could be installed to tackle 'boy racer' blight on resort
A camera could be installed in West Bay to help tackle anti-social behaviour in the seaside resort. Following on from a 'very productive' meeting between Bridport Town Council, Dorset Council and Dorset Police, it has been agreed that several
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Seaside resort could introduce 20mph speed limit
A new 20mph zone could be introduced in West Bay to improve road safety. It has been revealed that Bridport Town Council is looking into introducing the slower speed limit after 'concerns' were raised about road safety in the resort. During
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Bees Reserves held to 10-man Swans
Bridport FC 2 Swanage and Heston FC 2 Bridport and Swanage and Herston shared the point in an entertaining match at the St. Mary’s in arguably the bees best performance of the season. Both sides stretched their opponents in the opening
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Youth motorsport club faces closure amid major rent hike
VOLUNTEERS at a youth motorsports club fear it may have to close due to running costs almost doubling. Bridport Bandits, which is based at Bridport Youth and Community Centre, allows children to learn life skills and enjoy motorsport in a safe
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Volunteer wins prestigious award
A Lyme Regis volunteer has won the coveted award. The Dorset County Football Association has announced Mark Bailey of Lyme Regis FC as its groundsperson of the year. The award is open for all clubs operating at the seventh tier of football
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Call for action to speed up stately home restoration
BEAMINSTER councillor Craig Monks has suggested that the restoration programme at Parnham House could have been accelerated by Dorset Council. He is calling for a meeting between the council, the planning portfolio holder and the estate owner to
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Families placed in B&Bs miles from children's special school
FAMILIES of children with additional needs attending Mountjoy School, Beaminster have been placed in Weymouth bed and breakfast accommodation by Dorset Council – adding to their difficulties. The claim comes from Beaminster councillor Craig Monks
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Council's levels of financial reserves 'raising alarm bells'
COULD Dorset’s council tax for next year rise by the maximum amount? It’s a question Conservative opposition councillor Louie O’Leary thinks likely, given a £16million projected over-spend, but has been unable to nail down. The Preston and
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New digital hedgehog adoption from Dorset Wildlife Trust
DORSET Wildlife Trust is inviting people to ‘shop for wildlife’ this Christmas. The trust is offering a selection of eco-friendly gifts from digital adoptions and Christmas e-cards to gift memberships and nature courses. A choice of digital
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Teenager says she was 'disorderly' on night of brewery attack as she appears in court
A 14-year-old girl has appeared in court in connection with a violent incident at a brewery in Lyme Regis. The Lyme Regis teenager, who cannot be named because of her age, was one of three teens charged after it is alleged rocks were thrown and
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New hopes for axed town bus service
TALKS are to continue to re-start a town bus service for Lyme Regis – possibly with the help of Government funding. Transport campaigner David Redgewell says he is hopeful that some of the £3.85million recently given to Dorset Council by the Government
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Hundreds raised for lifeline charity
More than £700 has been raised for a vital Dorset charity. The Bridport Inner Wheel hosted a bingo and supper evening at Bridport Golf Club to raise funds for Julia’s House. Mavis Gurd of the Inner Wheel said: “We are delighted to announce
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Council leader defends commitment to climate change
DORSET Council leader Nick Ireland has defended the authority’s commitment to tackling climate change. It comes after comments that council policymakers were ‘in short supply’ at a major county-wide event held in Bournemouth, the second Dorset
