Class A and B drugs have been found by police during a raid at a property in west Dorset. Bridport Neighbourhood Policing Team were accompanied by officers from Weymouth Force Support Group as they carried out a warrant at an address in Bridport
A HORSE was rescued by firefighters after becoming stuck in a ditch in Dorset. Fire crews from Beaminster and Weymouth managed to quickly rescue the horse from the ditch which had filled with water. A vet was also present offering advice to
A gull was caught in the wire mesh of a Bridport house's chimney. The Bridport Fire Station was called to the gull on Claremont Road around noon on Thursday, May 2 to assist the RSPCA. A spokesperson for the Bridport Fire Station said: "Crews
The iconic hut used in a hit ITV series appears at increasing risk following a recent landslide. The ‘Broadchurch Hut’ which sits at the top of the cliffs in Eype has appeared increasingly closer to the cliff edge following the landslide.
West Dorset has once again appeared on TV screens across the country. ITV News watchers may have noticed a familiar sight when watching last night’s weather forecast. Weather presenter Alex Beresford appeared live on top of the cliffs at Eype
Dorset rail commuters may have their journey disrupted as a result of an earlier landslide. Following a landslip which blocked the rail track between Axminster and Honiton, train services operating in Dorset may still be cancelled, delayed or revised
A flood alert has been issued for West Dorset following heavy rainfall. Further rainfall throughout the day could lead to river levels rising across the county with flooding expected on low lying land. The Environment Agency has said river
The dream of locking in low-cost energy for the home just became a reality with the creation of a new business based in Bridport. Evoflo Energy, the brainchild of Dan Rowe and Julian Morency was set-up to tackle the challenge of rising power bills
If you own Premium Bonds or are just curious to see who won the top £1 million prize, look no further. National Savings and Investment (NS&I) has announced the 2024 April winners. Only two lucky winners get to claim the top million-pound
CHANGES to holiday use for agricultural buildings at a West Dorset farm have been refused by Dorset Council. The proposals had raised objections from neighbours, the Ramblers, and two parish councils. In rejecting the changes a Dorset Council
A FORMER day nursery in Bridport, close to Waitrose, could be converted into a four-bed home. The owners of the 62 West Street property has asked Dorset Council planners to approve the change of use which will include a new access and two parking
Dozens of children in need in Dorset failed to meet the expected standard in writing, reading and maths last year, new figures show. Across England, looked-after children, pupils in care and those with a child protection order performed worse compared
RESIDENTS of a small village were left shocked when their community shop was targeted in a raid. Locals praised the shop as a valuable community resource and said their thoughts are with the owners. As previously reported, two people were arrested
A new speed limit will be introduced in a west Dorset village following a fatal crash that killed a grandmother. The current speed limit for the A3066 into Mosterton village is 60mph - however a new 'buffer' limit will be put in place this month
DOG walkers are being warned of the dangers of snake bites after several pets have been bitten this year. Bredy Vets in Bridport has issued the warning after the practice revealed that it had treated three dogs for adder bites. People are urged
LYME Regis claimed a morale-boosting 2-2 draw at Upottery as the Seasiders continue to battle on in trying circumstances. Interim boss Chris Higgs has been beset by a number of availability and injury problems, leading to the temporary return of
BRIDPORT manager Chris Herbst admitted two late red cards against Axminster Town have made him “want to walk away from football”. Herbst was enraged by what he felt was a “disgusting” tackle on Harley Brook late in the 2-1 defeat. In the ensuing
BEAMINSTER will take a strong squad to Poole Park as they tackle Poole Town Seconds in their County Division One opener on Saturday (1pm). Chris Park’s men are set to take part in the revamped Wessex Internet Dorset League, in which relegation
BRIDPORT DAGGERS 43 CREWKERNE 36 BRIDPORT Daggers ended their regular season at home with a pulsating 43-36 win over local rivals Crewkerne to retain the Brown Bowler. With the sun shining down, Daggers showed within the opening minutes
AVID golfers from Bridport & West Dorset Golf Club put their swings to good use by making a significant donation to Bridport Community Kitchen. The organisation, which runs from Beacon Church situated just off Priory Lane, will receive a tremendous
BRIDPORT LADIES 7 WINCANTON LADIES 2 BRIDPORT Ladies electrified the St Mary’s Field crowd in their final home game of the season, winning 7-2 in a scintillating performance against Wincanton Town Ladies. The atmosphere crackled with anticipation
BRIDPORT Indoor Bowls Club are celebrating another case of individual success after one of their members won silver with the England Learning Disability team. Daniel Humphreys, who only began playing bowls in 2018, was selected to play against
DORSET goes to the polls today - but elections for Lyme Regis Town Council will not be held after just 13 candidates applied for the 14 council seats. Lyme is among the areas in the county that have failed to attract enough candidates for an election
