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Overnight roadworks finally end
Overnight road closures between Bridport and Dorchester have now finished. National Highways has confirmed that the roadworks on the A35 from the Crown roundabout in Bridport to the Monkeys Jump roundabout at Poundbury have now ended. Road
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Dorset-based horse takes silver at Paris Olympics
Dorset-based equestrian Chris Burton and his horse Shadow Man have won silver at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Australian athlete, who is based in the west Dorset village of Chedington, took second spot in the individual equestrian eventing programme
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Symene seconds suffer eight wicket defeat
Symene 2nds 83 a.o. (2 pts) lost to Marnhull 3rds 85/2 (20 pts) by 8 wickets SYMENE 2nds were defeated as they fell to an eight-wicket defeat at home to Marnhull 3rds. Openers Phil Hawkins (4) and Lucas Richards (10) fell to the bowling of
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Symene slump to defeat against promotion rivals
1st XI Kingston Lacy 111/4 (20 pts) beat Symene 110 a.o. (4 pts) by 6 wickets SYMENE slumped to a heavy defeat at promotion rivals Kingston Lacy last weekend. Lacy won the toss and one look at the bowler-friendly conditions gave them little
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'Wrong car parks chosen for cut-price trial'
THE choice made over three Dorset car parks for an experimental cut in charges is questionable - according to some opposition councillors. Maximum fees at the Swannery car park, Weymouth; West Bay Road, West Bay and Charmouth Road, Lyme Regis have
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New council administration 'making misleading claims over savings'
DORSET Council's new Lib Dem administration has been accused of making 'misleading' claims. The Conservative-dominated Place and Resources Scrutiny committee heard on Tuesday the the Lib Dems had claimed to be making a saving of £100,000 a year
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Dive into local history with immersive museum experience
People can step back into local history with an immersive history day. Beaminster Museum will be hosting a Living History Day on Saturday, August 10 where volunteers will be sharing their knowledge on different aspects of the museum's collection
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Residents thanked for support of Town of Culture events so far
ORGANISERS have thanked Bridport residents for their positive reaction to the first three weeks of events as part of Bridport - 24, Town of Culture. As previously reported, Bridport is the first town to be named as Dorset's Town of Culture and
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Hold onto your freedom, choices and independence with Helping Hands home care
There is no place like home to live your happiest and healthiest life with Helping Hands Home Care. Helping Hands has been an endorsed private home care provider for over 35 years, with family values placed strongly at their core. Helping Hands
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Soak up Shakespeare in town hotel
This summer, soak up some Shakespeare at The Bull Hotel, Bridport. Open Bar returns this summer with their production of The Tempest on Saturday, August 10 at 7.30pm. Dive into a world of enchantment and intrigue as Prospero, a powerful sorcerer