The Bridport and Lyme Regis News

25/01/2025

Which charity would you nominate?

Dorset residents are being encouraged to nominate a charity close to their hearts to receive a £1,000 boost

25/01/2025

The herd of 6ft sculptures will be placed along the west Dorset coast

There are just nine weeks to go until a herd of elephant sculptures stampede the Dorset coastline, raising vital funds for Weldmar Hospicecare

25/01/2025

The pond is being built following a fundraiser in memory of Quackers - who was killed by a visitor

Works are set to begin to create a pond in memory of a pet duck that was killed

25/01/2025

The council hope to have the service up and running by Easter

A new minibus set to replace a previously axed bus service in Lyme Regis has been welcomed by residents

25/01/2025

It's a lovely place to sit near and watch the world go by

Ancient Lepers Well in Lyme Regis is said to date from the 14th century or earlier and to be the only remaining structure of a medieval lepers'…

24/01/2025

SOS! Woody and Twiggy are missing!

The two rewilding beavers escaped from their enclosure during bad weather and the public is being asked to look out for them.

It's the second time the mischievous pair have made a break for it, having escaped during a storm in 2023.

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24/01/2025

So much effort went into it!

Hundreds of model train enthusiasts gathered in Beaminster for the town's annual exhibition.

24/01/2025

More weather warnings have been issued - but this time for ice

Ice is set to create hazardous conditions in the early hours

24/01/2025

Beware of travel disruptions today

Storm Éowyn has been causing travel disruption this morning

24/01/2025

The winds were pretty strong here in west Dorset throughout the night - here’s what to expect today

Storm Éowyn has officially arrived in Dorset so we have compiled an hour-by-hour weather forecast to keep you up to date

24/01/2025

Anyone interested in public transport issues is encouraged to attend

Residents in west Dorset are being invited to attend a public meeting on local transport issues

24/01/2025

Storm Eowyn has arrived in Dorset. Stay safe out there☁️
Follow along our live coverage👇

As Storm Eowyn arrives in Dorset this morning, people have been warned to brace for windy weather and heavy rain

24/01/2025

They also performed a sell-out show last year!

ONE of the most popular military wives’ choirs in the country are returning to a west Dorset town

24/01/2025

It has enabled some people to visit a beach for the first time ever

Emotions ran high at a Bridport council meeting as campaigners fearing for the future of beach wheelchair scheme were given fresh hope

23/01/2025

The warning is now in place for 5pm

The Met Office has extended a weather warning for Dorset as gusts of up to 70 mph are expected to hit the county.

23/01/2025

One to be aware of👇

A busy west Dorset route is set to close for more than a week for works

23/01/2025

The saga continues...

Further delays will see a road remain closed for urgent gas works

23/01/2025

Flood warnings and alert for west Dorset

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