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The stories of the six men who inspired West Bay's silent soldiers...and never came home

Picture of the week: A day on Eype beach

Letter: I'm so disappointed with council's objection to this development

Councillors call for better policing in Lyme

Stunning wildflower verges have just got DCC shortlisted for a national award

This Bridport pub is top dog in pet awards

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Shaken not stirred! Bartender is full of spirit as he makes the final 10 of unique contest

Here's where Dorset Police No Excuse vans will be this week

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Care provider for Lyme Regis Medical Centre to end in January, so who will take over?

Famous film critic joining band for gig

Animal lovers can find some four-legged friends at exhibition

Ideas wanted on how to spend more than £200,000 on sports in Axminster

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The number of coffee shops in West Dorset has doubled since 2010

Letter: Motorhome owners - please use a campsite

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A dead whale? Pollution? A sinking boat...coastguards investigate 'UFO' sightings

Delight as medical centre rated 'good' by CQC

Dozens of West Dorset families have been hit by the benefits cap

Nine-piece championed by Madness set for ska night

Go green in Lyme - new award for eco-friendly businesses and groups

Should drink drivers be named and shamed? Policy splits crime panel

Here's what a no deal Brexit will mean for your pet travel plans

Letter: We should consider Bridport scientist as face for new £50 note

Here's who has been before the courts recently in West Dorset

There's a mixed reaction to the West Bay car park changes

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Character comedian Lee Nelson set to bring more hi-jinks to the stage

Inconsistencies in asset transfer will see council leaders 'called to account'

Excitement is building in Hooke as new nursery is in the making

Millie's trench cake is a hit!

Seven pets looking for new homes this week

Letter: There are other housing needs too, not just for affordable homes

Man arrested following a drugs raid in Bridport

Plans for 19 affordable homes in Bridport given the green light

Bus passengers in West Dorset are facing ANOTHER fare increase

Delay on decision over resort's tourist information centre

MP says draft deal offers "sensible way" for UK to exit EU

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BBC chief backs arts centre

Rare chance to see five musicians perform together in Gigspanner Big Band

Celebrations all round! West Dorset takes hosts of accolades at tourism awards

Ten-mile cycle challenge ahead for young Will

District council shares Christmas cheer by offering free parking

The fire service could soon be helping police deal with crashes

Revised plans for 19 new homes are set to be discussed

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Ministers Dominic Raab and Esther McVey quit in huge blow to Theresa May

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The story of six West Dorset men who went to war

Stunning river of poppies among events marking war centenary

Exhibition looks at history of fight for gender equality

Singer bringing world music to village hall

Can you help police with information on these thefts?

How Bridport reacted to the Armistice and how the Bridport News reported it

Commemorative tea remembers Bridport's fallen heroes

Outrageous: Funding cuts push policing over the edge, chief says

Bridport remembers: Moving scenes in the town as hundreds mark Armistice Day

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Cabinet approves draft agreement on Brexit

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Do you remember these headlines from 50 and 25 years ago?

Dairy farmers to be hit by water charges

Photographer's joy after Wessex battle

Woman caught using two phones at the wheel was "chatting away" and texting

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CCTV appeal following burglary at Bridport coffee shop

Jobs fears: Women 'will suffer the most' in Dorset's local government shake-up

Dorset to get £6 million to improve its roads - including patching up potholes

This is how long it took for Sir Ian McKellen's west Dorset show to sell out

Looking back: Playing a big part in the war effort

Picture this: Sunrise

Sport

Football: Wasteful Bridport hit by strong Plymouth Parkway

Football: Bridport 'up against it' for Plymouth Parkway clash

Point-to-point: Chris Barber set for a bright year

Real Tennis: Ben Taylor-Matthews modest after "successful" year

Football: Depleted Bridport Down-ed by Ash McGrane

Football: Paddy Behan is bullish over Odd Down trip

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Sport

Rugby: Bridport edge out Blandford in nailbiter

Football: Lyme Regis denied by Newtown

Golf: Mike Savage sails to Bridport trophy

Swimming: Nationals spot for West Dorset stars

Football: Lyme Regis fell Heavitree

Golf: Nigel Challis and Geoff Joy cherish Bridport victory

Rugby: Depleted Bridport thumped by Dorset Dockers

Football: Bridport confident ahead of Clevedon clash

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National sport

France’s Deschamps pleased to end year on positive note after win over Uruguay

Result was more than deserved, says Italy’s Mancini after 1-0 win over USA

Mickelson v Woods: Multimillion-dollar prize pot creates pressure for us

Qatari officials confident fanbase can be built in time for 2022 World Cup

Clubs and authorities urged to do more to encourage reporting of racist abuse

Tite praises impact of Richarlison after Everton forward scores winner

Giggs accuses players of complacency after embarrassing defeat to Albania

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Pictures from Bridport Carnival 2014

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Councillors call for better policing in Lyme

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Neverland to Weymouth - 'number one Michael Jackson tribute artist' set for resort

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Letter: I'm so disappointed with council's objection to this development

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National news

Terminally-ill man says he still loves cheating wife who tried to murder him

What the papers say – November 21

Duchess of York launches appeal for Street Child charity

McDonald’s and Burger King ads banned for proximity to primary schools

Black Friday spending expected to dip for first time

Charity urges Scottish Government to take action on chest disease

Train firm launches free online lost property service

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