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No highways construction staff will be cut - or recruited - council says
DORSET Council is expected to keep its staffing arrangements unchanged for its highway construction teams. The director who heads the section claims that to do anything else could either leave it short of workers at key times – or cost more.
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Major search launched after distress flares fired out at sea
A major search was launched after a flare was reportedly seen at sea. A coastguard helicopter, two lifeboat crews and coastguard officers took part in the search late last night. According to Beer Coastguard Rescue Team, which was called to
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Businesses face uncertainty amid political turmoil - and MP under pressure over Brexit stance
The economy is ‘hanging in the balance’ while senior figures play political games, a business leader says. Ian Girling, chief executive of the Dorset Chamber, issued a stern warning amid political turbulence over Brexit. It comes after Prime
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Singing and dancing away at 1940s themed event
The second event in a series of days looking back at life in the 1940s has been hailed a success. ‘Fun in the 40s’, hosted by Bridport Heritage Forum, followed on from ‘Food in the 40s’ earlier this month and had people dancing and singing along
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Tributes paid as beloved maths teacher passes away
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former senior school master and 'outstanding' teacher. John West, a former senior school master and head of mathematics at Colfox from 1960-1985, died peacefully on August 14, aged 89. Born in south east London
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Time running out to try exotic gins from across the globe
There’s only a few days left to try out a selection of UK and worldwide gins as the gin festival comes to an end this weekend. The Greyhound is coming to the end of a 17-day gin festival on Sunday. The pub in East Street, Bridport is serving
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BBQ, pizza and live music on offer at summer garden party
Head down to The Ollerod in Beaminster tomorrow for a summer garden party. With entertainment by Harry North and freshly-cooked food from the pub's outdoor BBQ and pizza oven, the afternoon promises fun for all the family. Entrance is free
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Coastguards rushed to multiple incidents as west Dorset sizzled over bank holiday
AS west Dorset baked in the hottest August bank holiday weekend on record, emergency services had their work cut out for them along the coast. A kayaker came to the rescue of two swimmers on Saturday evening after they got into trouble at sea at
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Handlebards getting into gear for Shakespeare play
CYCLING actors are bringing their touring production of Much Ado About Nothing to Bridport Arts Centre on Friday, September 6 at 7.30pm. It tells of a group of soldiers who return from the war to a household in Messina, causing the kindling of new
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Retirement home complex at former school recommended for approval despite objections
Objections to a retirement home complex on the former Mountjoy School site in Bridport are expected to dominate a discussion when the application is considered for planning consent next week. Bridport Town Council, and others, have objected to the
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Look out for this exotic migrant which is being seen in record numbers
Climate change is causing a striking butterfly from southern Europe to appear in record-breaking numbers in areas including Dorset, a charity reveals. Lulworth-based Butterfly Conservation says more than 50 Long-tailed Blue butterflies and hundreds