EXACTLY 10 coronavirus cases were confirmed in Dorset over the last 24 hours, latest figures show. Data released by the government shows, in the 24 hours leading up to 4pm on Sunday, May 9, four cases were confirmed in the Dorset Council area.
SEVEN rowers were rescued today after being thrown into the sea from a capsizing boat. A lifeboat from Lyme Regis was launched after the gig capsized just outside the town’s harbour. The seven men, all members of Lyme Regis Gig Club, were rowing
A NEW breathing space’ scheme for people drowning in problem debt has come ‘not a moment too soon’, according to an insolvency trade body for Dorset. R3 Insolvency has welcomed the introduction of a 60-day grace period to allow people to get their
The HMS Prince of Wales has been sighted just five miles south of Lyme Regis. The ship arrived on Wednesday, May 5 some point in the middle of last week and left on Friday, May 7. Harry May, who runs Harry May Boat Trips, had taken a family
THE FIRST cygnets of 2021 have arrived at Abbotsbury Swannery. It was a race against time, but despite the recent floods and high winds, Abbotsbury Swannery’s first cygnets of 2021 have arrived safely. The hatching of the first cygnet traditionally
THE long-time owner of a Bridport pet store has decided to retire - and his business partner has taken over. With Mervyn Pratt announcing his retirement following 26 years at Pets Direct and Aquatics at the Old Laundry trading estate in Sea Road
A LOCAL medical team will be spreading awareness of type 2 diabetes in the town centre next week. To mark Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week, the Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network’s Social Prescribing Team will be hosting an awareness event in Bucky
COMMUNITY groups are raising funds to support plans to develop a new skate park. Bridport Round Table has teamed up with Bridport Ladies Circle for a sponsored cycle ride to raise money for the new skate park at Plottingham Playing Fields, amongst
