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Public transport meeting cancelled
A local transport group has announced that its next public meeting has been cancelled. The West Dorset Western Area Action Group (WATAG) was due to hold its next meeting on Thursday, July 25, however, the group has confirmed that the meeting will
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Police urge residents to contact council over antisocial parking
Residents are being urged to report antisocial parking to their local council. Dorset Police has advised people that if abandoned cars or antisocial parking is annoying them then it should be reported to the local council in the first instance.
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Symene thrash Shill by 202 runs after Sangakkara cameo
SYMENE Sports took one of their most memorable victories in recent years as they thrashed league leaders Shillingstone, including Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara, by 202 runs. Ominously, Shills selected Sangakkara after his commentary duties
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Beaminster search for winning response
BEAMINSTER skipper Will Moss is targeting a winning reaction to last week’s hefty loss to Portland Red Triangle. Moss leads his side against a vibrant and youthful Wimborne Seconds stacked with talent, although the Minstermen crumbled for 48 after
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Poor start with the willow costs Uplyme
UPLYME & LYME REGIS 113 (6pts) lost to SIDMOUTH II 233-8 (20pts) by 120 runs. SET more than 200 to win for the second week running, Uplyme made a disastrous start to their innings in Devon League C Division East and fell to a 120-run loss to Sidmouth
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Bridport friendly with Axminster to be annual affair
BRIDPORT Indoor Bowls Club’s mixed friendlies side lost a derby with Axminster 67-58, but the afternoon was not a complete loss. Axminster's Indoor Club closed a few years ago and Bridport spokesperson Brian Baker said it was great to meet up with
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Hole-in-one caps Lyme Regis Captain's Day
LYME Regis Golf Club celebrated their Captain’s Day with one member scoring a hole-in-one to mark the occasion. That honour fell to Judith Williams, whose ace came on the third hole. Lyme skippers Bob Shepherd and Marina Cave hosted the day
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Bees to host 'mixed' Terras side in friendly
BRIDPORT will play Weymouth in an additional friendly after the cancellation of their fixture with Dorchester Sports. The Terras are not expected to bring a full-strength side to St Mary’s Field for the game, scheduled for Wednesday, July 24 (7.30pm
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Bees sign Sheehy from Dorchester Sports
BRIDPORT have secured the signature of forward Dan Sheehy from Dorset Premier League side Dorchester Sports. Sheehy, who joined Sports after impressing at neighbours Puddletown, netted 14 times in 29 games for the county town side in 2023/24.
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Young sailor's round-Britain adventure on an electric boat
A young sailor on a mammoth journey by electric boat has been hailed as an 'inspiration'. Harry Besley, 18, embarked on his round-Britain adventure from Lyme Regis on a rigid inflatable boat with an electric motor - known as an eRIB. He's on
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Sadness as lifeline bus service for elderly axed after 23 years
A long-running community bus service for elderly residents hailed as a ‘vital lifeline’ has been scrapped due to a lack of funding. Operators said they were saddened to stop the service but they had no alternative. The Axe Valley Ring and Ride
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Artist who helped shape underground music scene to perform in West Dorset
A musical artist who had a definitive role in shaping the UK’s underground Jungle and Drum and Bass music movements will be performing in West Dorset. Benny Page will be performing at the Marine Theatre on Friday, July 19 at 8pm. Blasting onto
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TV presenter: 'I love Dorset but council needs to do more for nature'
TV presenter and wildlife campaigner Chris Packham had welcomed Dorset Council’s desire to do more to protect nature – but says it does not go far enough. Dorset councillors will debate a motion on Thursday evening to declare a ‘nature emergency
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Delays due to crash on major road
A crash in Bridport has caused heavy traffic. At 12.18pm, Dorset Police received a report of a two vehicle crash on the B3157 Burton Road (Crown roundabout). Officers were at the scene along the fire and ambulance service. Firefighters
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Traders welcome government crackdown on shoplifting
Traders in Bridport and West Bay have welcomed the news that the government is planning to crack down on shoplifting. The King's Speech yesterday set out the new Labour Government's agenda for the coming year. As part of the King’s Speech,
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First phase of overnight roadworks set to end
Three weeks of overnight roadworks are set to end tomorrow morning - but more work is planned. The A35 between Axminster and Bridport has been closed from 8pm until 6am on week nights since the last week of June. The work has already seen
