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'Cries for help' sparks early hours emergency response
Cries for help on the Dorset coast in the early hours this morning sparked an emergency services callout. Coastguard teams from Lyme Regis and West Bay were called to a person crying for help after being cut off by the tide between Lyme Regis and
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Weekend weather: Cloudy spots but temperatures still set to rise
It's heating up once again this weekend - but the sun is likely to be hidden by overcast skies. Temperatures in West Dorset will reach highs of 20 degrees this weekend, but this will be met with cloudy spots. Many festivalgoers will be hoping
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How to get to the Jurassic Fields music festival
The biggest music festival in west Dorset begins today, and we have put together some helpful information to help you travel to the site. Jurassic Fields will take place on Friday, July 12, Saturday 13 and Sunday 14, in West Bay Fields, Bridport
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Can you bring your dog to Jurassic Fields music festival?
The biggest music festival in west Dorset is set to begin today, and some may be wondering if they can bring along their furry friends. In previous years, dogs have been welcome at Jurassic Fields, however, those hoping to bring them this year
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'Old boys' honour founder and friend with walking football tournament
Walking footballers in Bridport held a tournament in memory of its founder. Four teams of five from the Bridport Old Boys walking football battled for a trophy and to raise £400 for Pancreatic Cancer UK research on Friday, July 5. The event
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Jurassic Fields 2024: All the stage times you need to know
The Jurassic Fields music festival is right around the corner. Here are the times that the artists will be on each of the stages, on each of the days. Friday: Main Stage: 3.20pm to 4pm, Jess Mcalister Band 4.30pm to 5.15pm, Young
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Plea to lower housing targets in Dorset
HOUSING targets in Dorset should be lowered – not increased, according to the county branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England. With the new Labour government promising to make it easier to build new homes, the CPRE takes an opposite stance
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Council responds to 'ill-conceived' campsite rules claim
DORSET Council has responded to criticism from a newly-formed county-wide campsite group which claims many may not be able to open this year because of the way the authority is interpreting the rules and regulations. The complaints come mainly
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"We are all very determined"- Swimmers to take on Channel challenge
A group of amateur swimmers from across Dorset’s coastline are teaming up to attempt to cross the English Channel for charity. The four-person team who call themselves the Dorset Full Monties swimming group features Emma Bourne, Jane Hallett, 58
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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