DORSET children being looked after in unregulated homes has doubled – from three to six. But the county’s corporate parenting board heard this week that three of these will soon go to regulated placements, or in the case of one, go home. Many
IT'S THE shyest and least-known of the three British snake species but now the smooth snake - which was first identified in Dorset - is getting the help it deserves. The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded £412,000 to Amphibian and Reptile
WAYTOWN Hounds, who play in the Perry Street Division One and are based in Netherbury, returned to pre-season training on Wednesday and with a very busy and varied pre-season planned, new players are welcome. The Hounds have had a successful couple
THE Coronation Cup was open to everyone at Lyme Regis Golf Club producing some exceptionally good scores. The best of these was Stuart ‘Ted’ Scott who romped round the course scoring many pars and three gross birdies as he finished the round in
BRIDPORT Gig Club’s under-14s took a superb fourth place in the junior championships in Hayle, Cornwall, and also won a cup for best sportsmanship. The youngest crew member, Thea Carpenter, is aged 12, and Bridport’s Junior crew have won all four
Early on Monday morning of last week before the streets were properly aired, a town council employee could be seen at the top of an extended ladder painting out the Methodist Church sign in front of the Discovery Centre. If you look closely though
AARON Chambers claimed the spoils as two junior members and one guest turned out to fish the sixth annual Frank and Peggy Daw Memorial Trophy, in honour of two people who supported the West Bay Sea Angling Club’s juniors for many years. The day
Will Cinderella go to the ball? It’s a question that will be answered this weekend as more than 100 children and adults take to the stage of Bridport Electric Palace in an end of year spectacular production from the ever popular Fee Jeanes ballet
A Bridport-born adventurer is nearing the end of his 6,000-mile kayaking challenge to raise money for good causes. Most people put their feet up when they retire, but Royal Navy veteran and former ambulance service emergency care assistant Steve
BRIDPORT boss Rich Robson says he aims to add quality in certain areas for his squad, speaking after his side lost 4-1 at home to Portland United on Tuesday in a pre-season friendly. An early Tom Richardson goal initially handed the Bees a lead
AN AUTHOR who was born and raised in Bridport will find out tonight whether she has won a writing award. Maria Donovan, author of The Chicken Soup Murder, is one of four authors shortlisted for the Hall & Woodhouse Writing Prize at Dorchester Literary
A woman who gave encouragement and friendship to soldiers in the First World War has been celebrated and permanently remembered. Chrissie Squire, known as The Chideock Egg Lady, has been recognised for her efforts of sending eggs to wounded soldiers
STARGAZERS across west Dorset were treated to a partial lunar eclipse. The spectacle on Tuesday night coincided with the 50th anniversary of the launch of Apollo 11. The Apollo 11 mission carrying Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins
A MUCH-loved actor paid a visit to a west Dorset theatre, sharing poetry and Tolkien readings, scenes from Shakespeare and fascinating anecdotes from a long-spanning career. Sir Ian McKellen appeared at the Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis, for a joint
Two ewes and a lamb were viciously killed in horrendous dog attacks at a spot popular with walkers and families. It is believed the same out of control dog struck twice at the Symondsbury Estate, near Bridport, over the weekend. When staff
TENS of thousands of volunteers are expected to take part in this year's Big Butterfly Count. This survey, run by the Lulworth-based Butterfly Conservation charity, gets underway on July 19 and runs until the end of August. Television presenter
WAYS of improving and speeding up health checks for Dorset children coming into care are to be investigated. It will include the possibility of using specialist GPs or Registrar instead of paediatricians and making use, when needed, of information
Tributes have been paid to a former mayor who was ‘an inspiration for good in Bridport’. Daphne Mundy (nee Stebbings) died on June 22, aged 85. She served as a councillor over many years and also supported a host of community groups. She served
