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On your bike! Law firm partner to take on 121-mile challenge
A west Dorset partner of a law firm is taking on an ‘extraordinary challenge’ for a life-saving charity. Scott Bowley, partner and head of Porter Dodson’s Bridport office, is joining nine other members of staff for the Porter Dodson Great British
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Emergency gas works cause long delays on A35
Emergency gas repair work is taking place on the A35. Gas company SGN is carrying out repairs to its gas network between Chideock and Bridport and a contraflow system is in place until September 9. Bradley Barlow, spokesman for SGN, said:
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This team is coming to town to quiz fishermen ahead of Brexit
Researchers will be visiting ports in west Dorset next week as part of a probe to better understand the UK’s fishing fleet and its economic performance ahead of Brexit. Skippers and vessel owners will be spoken to as part of the inquiry by Seafish
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Children who run away from home are not being interviewed soon enough, report finds
Many Dorset children who go missing from home, school or residential centres are not being questioned about their absence within the three day deadline. Concern about the situation is being expressed in a report to this week’s Dorset Council’s Corporate
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Letter: Schools should have a farm connection after great day at Melplash Show
What a great day at the Melplash Show! Amongst many exciting events in the main ring was the parade of Cattistock & Seavington foxhounds – it is so special to watch so many children running into the arena to make much of the hounds. Kids and animals
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Record-breaking music event gives thousands of pounds to charity
Thousands of pounds have been given to charity following a successful and record breaking Musicathon. Bridport Musicathon, an all-day event made up of performances from local choirs, school children, musicians, singers and more, raised more than
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'Overwhelmed': A care home gave an impressive donation to the air ambulance
A west Dorset care home has raised more than £1,300 for charity. Fairfield House in Lyme Regis has a stall at the Melplash Agricultural Show each year to raise money for charity. This year, staff chose the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance,