Pictures: Bridport Christmas Cheer and light switch on 2024
Dec 5, 2024 · Hundreds once again turned out to enjoy the annual festive event that is the Bridport Christmas Cheer. The rain couldn't dampen spirits as residents and visitors alike …
Long Bredy village has manor house linked to Admiral Hardy
Nov 10, 2024 · St Peter's Church, Long Bredy (Image: Claud Hider) Arthur Mee described St Peter’s church as being like “a captain defying the pagan chieftains whose graves are on the …
Lyme Regis traders hit hard by road closure after landslip
Dec 6, 2024 · Chris von Merowing was literally banging his head against a wall outside his shop Trident Gallery Art & Gifts (Image: Chris von Merowing) Dorset Council reopened the footpath …
Highlands End Holiday Park in Eype named best in the UK
Nov 14, 2024 · Highlands End Holiday Park in Eype has been named the Best Holiday Park in the UK at Campsites.co.uk's Camping and Glamping Awards for 2024.
Storm Darragh: West Road Bridport closed electricity cables
Dec 7, 2024 · The fallen tree blocking the road can only be removed following an assessment of the situation from the company. A spokesperson said: "The B3162 West Road is currently …
Dorset Police launch appeal after suspected arson attack
Nov 12, 2024 · As reported by the News, two arrests have been made following a day of drama in which a stolen car was set on fire on the A35 near to the Charmouth Roundabout. The busy …
Martin Clunes interview on his Dorset farm and future shows
Nov 30, 2024 · "Farming is largely overlooked and as much as I'm grateful for a change of government, I'm not sure how focused this government is on matters rural, or ever has been," …
Plans for abattoir supported by Bridport Town Council
Nov 13, 2024 · Resident Elizabeth Harrop said it would no longer be a ‘small-scale operation’ and that it ‘goes against AONB guidelines and advice.’ She claimed a Freedom of Information Act …
Old picture of East Street Bridport shows little change
Nov 24, 2024 · Mr Mattingly said: "They were then copper etched and printed and bound in a book called Dorsetshire Photographically Illustrated the following year, which is extremely rare. …
Paintings worth £20k stolen from Studio 19 in Lyme Regis
Dec 5, 2024 · One of the paintings features a lion holding a Union flag (Image: Maxime Xavier) The gallery is owner urging people to contact police if they know anything - and has spoken of …