Bridport Literary Festival 2024 proves to be a bestseller
Nov 14, 2024 · Between them, they incubated and delivered a programme of literary events for the local community and audiences across west Dorset. Tanya said: "The stature of BridLit is now huge, not just on the local cultural scene but much, much further afield, as our reputation has spread far and wide, with audiences from away planning Dorset breaks around the BridLit date and top writers clamouring to be ...
Plans for abattoir supported by Bridport Town Council
Nov 13, 2024 · Resident Elizabeth Harrop said it would no longer be a ‘small-scale operation’ and that it ‘goes against AONB guidelines and advice.’ She claimed a Freedom of Information Act request about the firm's abattoir Telford site revealed 200 complaints from residents highlighting issues related to noise, odours, stress, sleep deprivation, and other disruptions to their wellbeing.
Budget: Income tax "burden" on farmers in West Dorset
Nov 11, 2024 · He said: "My grandfather died unexpectedly in 1979 when there was inheritance tax on farmers' land so we were hit financially by that. "I'm 47 now and if I die unexpectedly before the acres of land are passed on to my son or daughter they could be stuck in the same situation.
Bridport police seize class B drug in raids across town
Oct 10, 2024 · Quite frankly, I was astounded by their bravery and how they tackled a mission with an unknown threat level with such ease. Force Support Group (Image: Hollie Carr). It appeared that no one was home and as officers searched the property, the pungent smell of cannabis grew stronger.
Six-week coast road closure has 'killed' Abbotsbury trade
Oct 10, 2024 · The B3157 coast road at Portesham has been closed for almost two weeks for a £250,000 water mains scheme on a 200-metre stretch of road at Goose Hill and will be for another month.
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Lyme Regis Lifeboat launches to walkers cut off by the tide
Nov 8, 2024 · The couple had become stuck on Charton Bay - approximately three miles to the west of Lyme Regis Harbour - yesterday evening (November 7). The Lyme Regis RNLI Lifeboat crew launched the Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat Spirit of Loch Fyne at 4.40pm and were quickly on the scene.. The couple were located and two crew members made their way ashore to assess their health and prepare them to get onto ...
Man to appear in court after fatal New Year's Day car crash
Nov 7, 2024 · Joshua Jack Craven, a 22-year-old man from Bridport has been issued with a postal requisition to appear at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, November 13.
Letters cut from Chideock hedge in council mistake
Oct 19, 2024 · Locals have been left furious after letters spelling out their village's name were cut down in a hedge trim blunder.
Bridport: Police continue to investigate 'bullet' at home
Nov 18, 2024 · As previously reported by the Bridport News, elderly couple Nick and Iris Gregory were left ‘shaken and frightened’ after a 'bullet' smashed through their conservatory window in Wanderwell, Bridport, last month (October 18.