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Wetherspoons cut cost of a pint - to prove how Brexit will benefit customers
Wetherspoons is cutting its beer prices by an average of 20p. The pub chain giant has announced the move calling it an example of how leaving the customs union with the EU can reduce prices. The chain's Brexit-supporting chairman Tim Martin
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Why do we celebrate Bridport Hat Festival?
Bridport Hat Festival is an excuse to get creative and have fun - but where did it all start? Roger Snook, owner of T. Snook: Hatters and Outfitters, started the festival in 2010 because he didn't want to see the demise of the hat. Speaking
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Explore the highest point of England's south coast (and its stunning views!)
Explore the beauty of the highest point on England's south coast with a guided walk. Jurassic Coast Ambassador Geoff Rowland will be giving a guided walk around Golden Cap on Saturday, September 21. The walk starts at 10.30am at Golden Cap
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Can you help with apple juicing and general maintenance in the orchard?
Volunteers are being invited to help take care of the town’s orchard. There will be a work party at Bridport Community Orchard on Sunday from 10am. A spokesperson for the Bridport Community Orchard Group said: “As autumn rapidly approaches and
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Fine Foods has great taste as its charcuterie is recognised as best in class
Pork cheeks from a Dorset producer have been recognised as the best in class at the Great Taste Awards. The Charcuterie Product of the Year was presented to Capreolus Fine Foods, from Rampisham near Beaminster, for its Guanciale, described as a
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When Harbour Lights came to west Dorset
MORE than two decades ago, soapstar Nick Berry graced Bridport and West Bay with his presence as he played the lead in the BBC One drama, Harbour Lights. First airing on February 18, 1999, the programme followed the protagonist Mike Nicholls, a
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It's back! Here's everything you need to know about Bridport Hat Festival 2019
It's here! One of the biggest and most highly-anticipated dates in Bridport's calendar - Bridport Hat Festival! Thousands of people are expected to flock to Bridport today sporting their best - and weirdest - hats. Don't forget to send us a
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Let the fun begin: Dorset County Show starts today - here's what you need to know
It's showtime! Two days of countryside fun and frolics begin today as the Dorset County Show is held. The annual event at the Dorchester Showground attracts more than 60,000 people and boasts a variety of attractions, livestock, and fun for all
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Here's what police say you should do if you find out your child is 'sexting'
Dorset Police has issued advice to parents and carers about what to do if their child is involved in ‘sexting’. A spokesman said: “Not all teenagers are doing it, even if that’s what they tell their friends. But if it’s happened and it’s gone wrong
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Try out your woodworking skills with this new workshop
A new project for people to try out woodworking skills is coming to the coast. Lyme Regis Development Trust is launching The Lyme Community Workshop. The new project is based on a scheme called ‘Men’s Shed’, which encourage people to come together
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Chance to hear beautiful melodies from Welsh band
AN AWARD-WINNING band from Wales is back on the road and stopping off in town. Calan Fiddles play Bridport Arts Centre on Friday, September 13 at 7.30pm. Enjoy guitar, accordion, bagpipes and step dancing and expect infectious rhythms and high