Children’s charity asks Dorset to have a heart this Halloween
WORLD Vision, the world’s largest international children’s charity, is asking people in Dorset to remember the vulnerable children of Syria this Halloween by ditching...
Dorset Police reassures public over latest crime statistics
DORSET Police are reassuring the public on its latest crime statistics after figures revealed recorded crime rose by 14 per cent last year.This is...
Bridport digs deep for food bank with ‘We Shall Overcome’
THE people of Bridport have shown their support for all those in their community by raising hundreds of pounds for a local food bank...
Brewery funds Bandits’ new kit
The Bridport Bandits has had a boost from The Palmers Brewery Fund with a £1,000 donation for their racing kits for this coming season....
Death row artist’s work on show at Bridport Arts Centre
AN ART exhibition depicting the practice and history of capital punishment by an artist awaiting execution is now on display at Bridport Arts Centre....
Makers’ market returns to Highlands End Holiday Park
THE annual Eype Makers’ Market returns to Highlands End Holiday Park this month with a whole host of local makers and producers.This year will...
Councillors join celebration of Catholic Church refurbishment
BRIDPORT mayor, Cllr Ros Kayes, and members of the town council enjoyed a short service in the newly extended and refurbished Catholic Church in...
Everything’s rosy for Apple Day at Bridport Community Orchard
BIG crowds flocked to the Bridport Community Orchard to celebrate its ninth Apple Day.Numerous apple-based activities and refreshments were on offer for the...
Double award for Stoke Abbott micro bakery at Taste of West Awards
THE team at The Wobbly Cottage, a micro bakery based in Stoke Abbott, are celebrating after two of their products took home gold at...
Paxman and Paddy to speak at literary festival
A BRIDPORT solicitors and book store have joined forces to sponsor this year’s Bridport Literary Festival.Taking place from November 6th to November 13th,...
Bluebird Care celebrates its fifth birthday
LOCAL care at home provider, Bluebird Care Dorset, will celebrate their fifth anniversary next week on November 4th.From humble beginnings with the opening of...
Dog wardens recognised by RSPCA with certificates
WEST Dorset District Council and Weymouth & Portland Borough Council’s dog wardens have been awarded a 2016 ‘Gold Stray Footprint’ by the RSPCA.The accolade...
Waitrose grant for youth and community centre
BRIDPORT Youth and Community Centre has received a boost of more than £300 from the Waitrose Community Matters fund.A cheque for £314 has handed...
Artist celebrates 80th birthday with new book
DORSET artist Brian Rice, pictured, will be at Waterstones in Bridport on Saturday (October 29th) from 10am to 12noon, signing copies of a new...
Lidl’s plans for new sign angers neighbours
RESIDENTS on St Andrews Road are continuing to fight supermarket chain Lidl as they submit another planning application to install a luminous sign, pictured,...
Dorset Food Week expands into fortnight
THE annual celebration of all things food and drink, Dorset Food Week, will this year be extended to two weeks to create ‘Dorset Food...
Colfox students work on LSI mural
EARLIER this month, 30 students from the Sir John Colfox Academy took part in the first of a series of workshops working on a...
Pair of awards for Seatown pub
SEATOWN’S Anchor Inn has cemented its position as one of Dorset’s top dining pubs with two major awards.The pub has been recognised as one...
Coastwatch praised for their dedication
BRIT Valley Rotary Club was enthralled by a presentation from three members of the National Coastwatch Institution Lyme Bay.Eddie Murphy, Judi Gifford and...
Birthday party turns into surprise wedding
A LOCAL couple wanted to “truly celebrate Bridport” when they organised their surprise wedding for more than 100 guests.Sarah Jane Wilson and Dylan...
Travis Perkins annonces branch closures with 600 jobs at risk
THE UK's leading building merchant, Travis Perkins, has announced it will close 30 branches, putting 600 jobs at risk.The company, which has branches in...
Councillor unimpressed with charity turnout
A LOCAL councillor was “disappointed” at the turnout of local charities and groups at a celebration tea after West Dorset District Council allocated grants...
Council reshaping consultation ends next week
DORSET residents and businesses have less than a week to have their say on the future of local government.The eight week consultation on...
Have your say on Council Tax support consultation
RESIDENTS across West Dorset can have their say on a review of the council tax support scheme for working age applicants in the area....
Support for The Living Tree
THE Ropemakers pub in Bridport has donated £200 to the Living Tree cancer support group.Landlords Geraldine and John Baker continue to support local causes...
Calls to stop council from selling off The Chantry
CALLS for Bridport’s oldest building not to be sold by West Dorset District Council are being made in the hopes it can become a...
Fundraiser for Calais ‘Jungle’ refugees
FOLLOWING several trips to France to witness events at first hand, Bridport’s refugee solidarity group ‘Team Calais’ is hosting a special evening at their base...
Local snapper takes on Great Wall trek
LOCAL photographer Catherine Carter, along with 15 other fundraisers, has embarked on a trek of the Great Wall of China in aid of Weldmar...
Community meeting on coastal defence options
THE Environment Agency and West Dorset District Council are asking the community to have their say on future coastal defence options at West Bay....
Tax help staff to run or swim for charity
MEMBERS of the Tax Help for Older People team in Bridport are taking on sporting challenges to raise as much money as possible for...