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New pub and café bid for drinks licences
TWO Bridport premises are being considered for a drinks licence – the Bridport Dagger in East Street, a former bank, and the other for a premises on the St Michael’s trading estate. The Bridport Dagger application asks for a premises licence for
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'Take action now': Communities warned as flood alerts issued
WEST Dorset communities have been warned to prepare for flooding as water levels rise amid heavy rain overnight and this morning. A flood alert - meaning flooding is possible - has been issued by the Environment Agency for locations near local
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Major disruption hits train services
Major disruption is impacting Dorset rail commuters. Due to signalling problems across the South Western Railway (SWR) network trains are being delayed. This includes services between Weymouth and London, Waterloo due to a signalling problem
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'Intruder tried to get into town centre home in middle of afternoon'
An investigation has been launched following an attempted burglary in Bridport town centre. Dorset Police reported that a woman tried to gain entry to a property in East Street. When disturbed by the occupant, the woman ran away. Following
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Man arrested and suspected drugs seized in Bridport police raids
Three houses were raided by police in Bridport with suspected drugs seized and one man arrested in the operation. Neighbourhood police and Force Support Groups raided three houses in North Allington at 9.20am on Monday. Police smashed and cut
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Traffic disruption after road closure
The A35 was closed in the westbound direction earlier causing very heavy traffic. Traffic was queueing on the A35 around B3157 West Bay Road (Crown Roundabout). A map on the AA shows the road is closed between Eype and Axminster (Image: AA
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Beware of heavy rain as weather warning issued
Heavy rain is set to hit west Dorset as a weather warning is put in place. A yellow weather warning for rain has been implemented across much of the southwest from 6pm today. Between 20mm and 40mm of rain is expected to fall until 3am tomorrow
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Driver injured as lorry crashes into power line on major road
A Lorry driver was injured and the vehicle was destroyed as it crashed into a power line on the A35 near Dorset. The A35 at Raymonds Hill was closed in both directions at around 7.40am today. Police, paramedics and fire crews rushed to the
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Council hoping new government will offer 'a better deal for Dorset'
MEETINGS with Dorset’s new MPs are being planned by Dorset Council leader Nick Ireland – in the hope of winning a better deal for Dorset. He says that 14 years of Conservative rule, both locally and nationally, brought little benefit to the county
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Crowds enjoy sunshine at Sausage and Cider Festival
The football pitch at Lyme Regis AFC became the festival field as hundreds enjoyed the Sausage and Cider Festival 2024. People brought picnic blankets and camping chairs to enjoy live music, a barbecue and live football for a fundraising event
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PICTURES: Seafront fills with music at busking festival
LYME Regis seafront was filled with music as the Lyme Regis Busking Festival returned on Saturday, July 6. Singers, guitarists, pianists, a choir and a saxophone player all gave performances to the public, all raising money for B Sharp. Ruth
