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Firefighters called to trapped child
A child was rescued by firefighters after their leg became stuck in a railing. One crew from Bridport helped to free the youngster by using a small hydraulic ram to pry the railings apart – releasing the child’s leg. The incident took place
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Dorset woman scoops £1 million in lottery win
A mystery woman from Dorset has scooped an incredible £1,000,000 lottery win. Known only as Mrs. C, the Dorset resident won the seven figure sum on the EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker draw on Tuesday, June 18. The lucky winner has said she
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Dorset set for amber wildfire alert
An amber wildfire alert has been issued for the Dorset area as temperatures rise. The alert means that should a wildfire happen; it could spread quickly and easily due to the conditions. This amber wildfire alert will come into action this
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Town hosts day of celebrations to honour armed forces
The Beaminster branch of an armed forces charity held a special celebration to mark its 100th anniversary. A service was held at St Mary's Church to celebrate the centenary of the Beaminster branch of the Royal British Legion which was followed
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Special concert to honour life-saving service
A free summer concert will be taking place in Lyme Regis to honour the special milestone of a life-saving service. Lyme Bay Chorale will again support Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week with a special fundraising concert in aid of the RNLI, which this year
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Grant boost to historic church renovation project
A plan has been unveiled to give a historic church in Bridport a new lease of life. St Swithun's Church is a Georgian building which was built in 1827 built in Allington and is a Grade 2 listed building. It has recently secured a £33,000 grant
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West Dorset beach named among 'best' in UK
A west Dorset beach has been named as one of the best in the UK. Hive Beach has made the The Times and Sunday Times annual best beaches guide and is one of several Dorset beaches to make the list. It is the 16th edition of the guide which
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Society recognised by King ahead of popular agricultural show
With just over a month to go until a popular agricultural show, its organisers have been recognised by the King. The Melplash Agricultural Society Show is just around the corner, taking place on Thursday August 22, at the West Bay show grounds
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Holiday park expansion plans refused
A WEST Dorset holiday site has had an application for additional caravan pitches and glamping pods rejected by Dorset Council. The Dorset Hideaway site at Bridge Farm, Whitchurch Canonicorum, had already made some changes to its site in Cards Lane
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New look revealed for historic pub
NEW signs including advertising boards and menu displays have been agreed for the Rock Point Inn, Broad Street, Lyme Regis - and are already in place. The business, which is a listed grade 2 building, within the town’s conservation area, asked
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Volunteers fly the flag to celebrate 30 years of coastal safety charity
A group of volunteers at Lyme Bay have been flying the flag for coastal safety by taking part in a more than 2,000 mile station-to-station relay as part of a charity’s anniversary. National Coastwatch has been celebrating its 30th anniversary with
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Countdown on for 'exciting and bonkers' raft race as it returns tomorrow
The countdown is on for the chaos and fun the RNLI's annual raft race brings to the River Brit. The race, which has drawn in crowd of about 15,000 in the past, sees teams from 20 firms and groups battle it out to win the contest at West Bay,
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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