A scuba diver got into trouble after suffering from an injury out at sea. West Bay Coastguard Rescue Team was called to reports of a woman who required assistance from the pontoons in West Bay Harbour. The ambulance service was already at the
LYME REGIS 3 LYMPSTONE 2 LYME Regis progressed to the next round of the East Devon Senior Cup after a dramatic late 3-2 win over Lympstone at Davey Fort. Victory ensured Lyme’s scorching start to the season continued – Gerard Hitchcock’s men
BRIDPORT chairman Julian Hussey believes the Blues are “alive and kicking” ahead of their opening Wadworth 6X Dorset & Wilts Two South clash with North Dorset Seconds at the Brewery Ground on Saturday (3pm). In a lengthy statement, Hussey addressed
LYME Regis boss Gerard Hitchcock questioned whether it would be the Seasiders’ day before watching his side pull off a late 3-2 East Devon Senior Cup victory over a battling Lympstone at Davey Fort. After missing a hatful of chances, Hitchcock’
BRIDPORT Gig Rowing Club have romped home to their third successive Jurassic League title, with a 42-point gap to second place. The club blew away the opposition in similar style to last year’s 73-point gap. A breakdown of the categories further
LYME Regis Bowls Club narrowly came up short of success in county final action. Firstly, Lyme failed to reach the final of the June Culpin trophy by three shots. Having had a comfortable lead midway through the game on a heavy Gillingham green,
SUE Lawton, Mike Cash and John Burwood’s Tigerwoods are almost out of sight at the top of the Morning League after defeating second-placed Tryhards 18-5. Brian Pond, Alan Wotherspoon and Phil Hedges Brothers jumped to second after a 12-7 win over
CHEEKY elves will come alive at a puppet theatre show at Bridport Electric Palace. The Elves and the Shoemaker will be staged on Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14. It will be performed by Bridport-based family theatre company Stuff
JOIN comedian Griff Rhys Jones as he returns this autumn with a brand-new stand-up show. Performing at the Electric Palace in Bridport on Friday, September 20, Griff will present an evening of hilarious true stories, observations, and details of
Councillors have agreed to tax three seafront businesses, despite objections from one of the business owners. Lyme Regis Town Council meet last week to decide whether to tax - for VAT purposes - Lyme Regis Amusement Arcade, SWiM and Lyme Regis
Homeowners across west Dorset will be opening their doors to the public this weekend to share tips on how they have switched to a greener way of living. Starting this Saturday and over two weekends, 16 homes will be taking part in Transition Town
Last week, the West Bay Community Forum heard reports on a number of different issues. You may have noticed the beach works have re-commenced, the esplanade closed to traffic except for contractors vehicles which don't appear to be short supply. Work
THE importance of support services has been highlighted after it was revealed the number of suicides recorded in Dorset last year rose to the highest level since 2002. A total of 47 suicides were registered by the coroner in the Dorset Council area
A natural burial site proposed for a farm site near Dorchester has been withdrawn. The site, north of the old Roman road between Winterbourne Abbas and Compton Valence near the junction to a dairy, was first proposed to Dorset Council for planning
BRIDPORT manager Rich Robson believes the Bees are heading into a period of winnable fixtures, beginning with a clash against Keynsham Town at St Mary’s Field on Saturday (3pm). Robson’s men have only picked up one Toolstation Western League Premier
LICENCES have been granted for badger culling in 11 new areas - including Dorset. The Government announced the plans yesterday, to the dismay of campaigners. The move, alongside the reauthorisation of licences in 29 existing areas, means the
Two shepherd huts could be used for holiday homes on a field site north east of Stubbs Bridge at Monkton Wyld. Internally, the huts include a small toilet and shower room, kitchen and sitting area. There is a double bed for sleeping. The design
Hopes to save a much-loved record store have been dashed. A community group of investors has been unsuccessful in its efforts to take over Bridport Music. It was announced last month that the shop faces closure, should a buyer not come forward
AN academy has appointed a new headteacher. Adam Shelley - who has worked in education for more than 20 years as acting head, deputy head, assistant head, National Strategy consultant for Dorset County Council, head of department and, before that
An open day giving an insight into the role of a firefighter could be made into a yearly event as it proves a success. Bridport Fire Station opened its doors to the public last Saturday, offering a range of activities, including a teddy bear zipwire
The Dorset County Pension fund now has a value of just over £3billion for the first time, up from £2.85 billion at the start of the last financial year. More than 71,000 public sector works across the whole county rely on it for their pensions.
It’s far too early to tell whether Dorset will see a return of the Beast from the East, say forecasters. Following reports this week that Britain faces a new big freeze this winter, experts say it cannot be predicted. Scientists from University
