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Appeal as stolen fire extinguisher is sprayed around town centre
A fire extinguisher was stolen and sprayed down a town centre street. Police have released a CCTV image of people they would like to speak to after the incident in South Street. At around 2.40am on Sunday, July 28, the fire extinguisher was
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'Substantial amount' of suspected class A and B drugs seized
A substantial amount of drugs were seized by police. Officers in Bridport worked with colleagues from Dorchester, Weymouth and Bournemouth to execute a warrant in Lyme Regis yesterday morning. A spokesman for Bridport Police said: "Warrant
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Three calls per day made to RSPCA about cat cruelty in Dorset last year
They're one of the most popular pets in the world - but cats are one of the most neglected animals, according to RSPCA data. The animal welfare charity revealed that there were 11,729 calls to its cruelty line in the south west last year with concerns
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Steaming in for 2019: All you need to know about this year's Great Dorset Steam Fair
IT'S nearly that time again as organisers gear up for a grand Dorset heritage show. The Great Dorset Steam Fair showcases Great Britain’s rich industrial, agricultural and leisure history is spectacular style. The event attracts hundreds of thousands
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A-Level results: Helpline to offer advice for students and parents
Students anxiously waiting for important exam results are being urged to look after their mental health. Pupils from across Dorset are preparing to get their A-Level results tomorrow and GCSE results next Thursday. As the (often) dreaded morning
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Letter: We are blessed with paths and bridleways - residents must report problems
The Bridport News, August 1, contains a letter from Gordon Harrison who complains at impassable Rights of Way around Bridport and Loders, though he does not specify the actual path of concern. I am the Rights of Way liaison officer for Loders Parish
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Picture this: Bobbing along the west Dorset coast
Rowing off the west Dorset coast, pictured by Chris Bodycombe If you have a picture that you would like to see featured here, post it to Bridport News, Fleet House, Granby Industrial Estate, Weymouth DT4 9XD or email it to news@bridportnews.co.uk
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MPs call for ban on hands-free phones behind the wheel - what do you think?
A BAN on drivers using mobile phones even in hands-free mode should be considered, MPs have said. Current laws, which only proscribe the use of devices being held by drivers, gives the "misleading impression" that hands-free use is safe despite
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Here's how you can have your say on the Jurassic Coast's future
Have your says on Dorset's glorious Jurassic Coast and help protect it into the future. That's the calls from the Jurassic Coast Trust which is looking for people to provide some input as it draws up a new Partnership Plan. This aims to plan
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Let there be gin! 17-day festival returns to this pub
Gin lovers will have to opportunity to enjoy a selection of gins from the UK and overseas during a 17-day festival at The Greyhound. The pub in East Street, Bridport, will be serving gins from Sweden, USA and Moldova as well as gins produced in
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Treasure hunters can trace their finds at this event
Treasure hunters will be able to have their findings identified at a finds identification morning this weekend. Ciorstaidh Hayward Trevarthen, Dorset Finds liaison officer for the Portable Antiquities Scheme - jointly run by Dorset and Somerset