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New town centre speed limit comes into force today
A new, reduced speed limit comes into force across most of Bridport town centre from today. As previously reported, Bridport is one of five communities to have its speed limit reduced, alongside Langton Matravers, Wimborne, Pimperne and Winfrith
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Businesses say parking charge reduction 'too little, too late'
BUSINESSES in West Bay have said that a reduction in parking fees are "too little too late" - as tourist numbers remain low so far this summer. West Bay Road car park is one of three car parks in coastal communities across the county where controversial
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Bees in good spirits after win over Beer
BRIDPORT 4 BEER ALBION 0 BRIDPORT cruised to a 4-0 victory over Beer Albion in the second pre-season friendly of the summer. Bridport started on the front foot with Sol Ayunga’s pace causing Beer all sorts of problems. The striker fashioned
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The biggest music festival in west Dorset starts today!
Are you ready to put on your dancing shoes - as the biggest music festival in west Dorset starts today. The Jurassic Fields festival will be held over three days on the West Bay Fields from Friday to Sunday. This year for the first time the
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Village hall extension among latest planning proposals
A VILLAGE hall extension is being planned at Shipton Gorge. The proposed works would add a small extension to the front of the building, adding just 13 square metres to the building, comprising of a new entrance lobby and disabled WC. The extension
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Children inspired to think of different careers
Children at Bridport Primary School have been taking part in a national pilot scheme to help them think about different career paths. The project, called “Start Small; Dream Big”, puts career-related learning at the heart of the curriculum, in
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Amazing private gardens will open to the public
Thousands of private gardens will be open to the public over the summer holidays. Gardens across Dorset will be part of the National Garden Scheme which gives visitors unique access to more than 3,500 exceptional private gardens across the country
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A sherry a day is secret to a long life says 100-year-old
A ‘fun loving’ Bridport woman celebrated her 100th birthday alongside close friends and family. Cunha Warne celebrated her milestone birthday on July 6, with a glass of champagne and surrounded by family and residents at Castle View care home,
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WATCH: Dramatic drugs raids carried out in Bridport
A Bridport & Lyme Regis News reporter joined Dorset Police for a drugs raid in Bridport. Cristiano Magaglio reports: Dorset Police says it 'fully recognises the detrimental impact that drug-related activity has on members of our communities and
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New MP 'getting to work' after being sworn in
West Dorset 's new MP, Edward Morello, says he's ready to start "getting things done" after being sworn in as MP. Mr Morello was elected as the MP after receiving 26,999 votes, beating former MP Chris Loder of the Conservatives who received 19,210
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Holidaymakers horrified as dog 'erupts in hives' at beach
A couple on holiday in west Dorset have told of their horror as their dog fell extremely ill in front of them during a trip to the beach. Bristol couple Charlie Powell and girlfriend Abigail Phillips travelled to Eype Beach on holiday with their
