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A horse walks (up to) a bar... it's the Five Pub Challenge!
More than 100 people tested their map reading skills in the hunt for five west Dorset pubs when a beloved walking challenge returned on Sunday. The Five Pubs Challenge welcomed around 130 people taking on the six to seven mile walk around the countryside
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Pictures: Students celebrate 'excellent' A-level results
Schools across west Dorset are celebrating 'excellent' A-level results after nervous students found out their grades. At the Beaminster and Sir John Colfox Academy joint sixth form, 21 per cent of the grades achieved were at A* or A, with 45 per
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Number of transphobic hate crimes in Dorset increasing, figures show
Figures show an increase in the number of transphobic hate crimes in Dorset. The number of transphobic hate crimes reported in Dorset rose markedly over the past five years, rising from three in the 2013/14 period to 15 in 2017/18. The statistics
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Missing Bridport woman found safe and well after major search
A woman who went missing from her home has been found safe and well. The 46-year-old woman was last seen at her home in Bridport, at 12.15am today when she went to bed. She was reported missing at 3.07am when it was discovered she was no longer
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Football: Lyme Regis in Chagford test
LYME Regis manager Gerard Hitchcock believes the Seasiders’ opening Macron Devon & Exeter League Premier Division clash against Chagford at Davey Fort on Saturday (3pm) is a “tough one to call”. Hitchcock has overseen an excellent pre-season in
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Basketball: Slam dunk for fifth Bridport celebration
THE Bridport 3x3 tournament celebrated its fifth year with an event to remember. This year, teams came from Europe to take part in the International Basketball Association (FIBA)-endorsed competition at the Beaminster Community Sports Centre.
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Water Polo: Dragons and Sirens triumph
ALMOST 500 players and supporters took part in the third UK Sea Water Polo Championship. The event was created and organised by Lyme Splash, as part of Lyme Regis Carnival and Regatta in the Cobb harbour. During the weekend more than 40 games
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Roger McGough, Arthur Smith, Fairport Convention and more announced for new season
A NEW season of music, comedy and drama has been announced at Bridport Arts Centre. Music from Fairport Convention, an evening with Roger McGough, comedy from Stephen K Amos and two children’s performances including Hansel and Gretel are just some
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A year on from the cashpoint raid and work is yet to be completed
It's been a year since would-be thieves smashed into a Grade II-listed building in a bid to steal a cash machine. But, 12 months on, scaffolding remains around Chris Chapman Bespoke Kitchens & Furniture on The Square, Beaminster. Concerns have
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This west Dorset farm could double its campsite
Washingpool Farm at Bridport will be allowed to have more touring caravans and motorhomes on its site. Dorset Council planning officers have agreed the change of use application for a field off its access road. The permission will allow the
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'Don't leave your life to chance - install more than one smoke alarm'
Smoke alarms save lives – but statistics show that one may not be enough to provide you with the best chance of escaping a fire in the home. Now the Fire Kills campaign and Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) are encouraging people
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Column: Please keep pets safe during fireworks display this weekend
The weekend's storms provided plenty of opportunities for photographers to capture images of the forces of nature at work in the bay. It also gave the local coastguard the chance to show off their new vehicle. It looks extremely smart in its new livery
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Sculptures in the sand - annual competition does not disappoint
Unicorns, crabs and dragons were amongst the creations made at this year’s Sculpture on the Beach. Every year Bridport Arts Centre teams up with the National Trust to bring the sculpture competition to Hive Beach at Burton Bradstock. Families
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Dorset to be hit by heavy rain today
Dorset is set to be hit by heavy rain throughout today. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, meaning be aware. The weather warning for rain is in place from 8am to 10pm. A spokesman for the Met Office said: “Rain is expected
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Football: First home game is ‘special’, says Bridport boss Rich Robson
BRIDPORT manager Rich Robson is eagerly anticipating a “special” first home game in charge of the Bees as Plymouth Parkway visit St Mary’s Field in the Toolstation Western League Premier Division on Saturday (3pm). Robson and assistant-boss Ryan
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Former furniture shop given go-ahead to house community groups
Bridport Town Council is to offer community and commercial space at The Grove in Rax Lane. The council has been given permission to change the use of the building to help various community groups, including the town museum. Letting some of
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Pictures: Success for carnival as more groups than ever before take part
This year’s carnival has been hailed a success after more groups than ever took part in the procession. Lyme Regis Regatta and Carnival kicked off immediately after the town’s lifeboat week on August 3 with a joint firework display on the Cobb.
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'Warm-hearted, loyal and amusing': Touching tributes to radio journalist who has died
Tributes have been paid to a radio station's journalist and newsreader who has died suddenly. Justin Gladdis was described as 'warm-hearted, loyal and amusing' by his colleagues at the Dorset radio station Wessex FM. Mr Gladdis, 47, died suddenly