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Day without power as outage hits Bridport village
Properties have been left without power in the Bridport area. Power went off in the West Milton area at around 11am this morning, with over twenty homes affected according to the National Grid. It is believed to have been caused by a fault
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Key trading estate gives full support to flood project
AN ACTION plan to tackle flooding has received full backing from the owners and managers of a key Bridport trading estate - despite concerns that outmoded planning procedures may limit the project's scope. St Michael’s Trading Estate, positioned
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Can you park anywhere if you have a blue badge? The rules and regulations
For many, the Blue Badge is one of the most important things they have on hand. The Blue Badge allows those eligible to park closer to their destination by placing the badge in their car window. The government allows anyone with a disability
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Thousands in Dorset receive one-off energy payments
Almost 15,000 Dorset households get a one-off payment to help with the cost of energy during winter, new figures show. The number of households receiving the Warm Home Discount across England, Wales and Scotland rose by a quarter in 2023-24.
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Fewer planning applications being submitted
Labour has promised to reform the planning process after a landslide election victory. It comes as fewer planning applications were submitted in Dorset last year. Labour said it will build 1.5 million new homes over the next parliament by "
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Latest hygiene ratings for cafés, restaurants and pubs
A NUMBER of cafés, pubs, restaurants and takeaways across west Dorset have been handed new food hygiene ratings recently. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) inspects businesses across the country, assessing hygiene and safety, structural compliance
