Andy Jones

Jan 16, 2025 | bridportnews.co.uk | Andy Jones

Lyme Regis Repair Cafe committee members outside the Boat Building Academy in Lyme Regis. From left Sean Larcombe, Sarah Blake, Phil Bevan, Lorraine Vandersyde, Jason Vandersyde (Image: Lyme Regis Repair Cafe) A new community project is being launched in Lyme Regis to help people reuse their broken household items. Residents in the town will be able to take advantage of a new repair shop from Saturday, March 15 in the sailing room at the Boat Building Academy.

Jan 15, 2025 | bridportnews.co.uk | Andy Jones

Bridport Ladies manager Lianne Dunk watches on as her side lost 3-2 to AEK Boco (Image: Simon Robinson) Bridport Ladies manager Lianne Dunk was left 'frustrated' after her side lost just their second game of the season. The Bees ladies have been in sensational form this season and lead the way at the top of the Somerset County Women's League. However, a 3-2 defeat away to AEK Boco's development side has opened the title race up.

Jan 15, 2025 | bridportnews.co.uk | Andy Jones

A new free dance class is being offered to boys in Bridport. Bridport Youth Dance (BYD) is holding free contemporary dance taster sessions for boys to enable the children to explore the techniques of this particular style of dance. Supported by Sport England to encourage more people to move and dance, the boys classes are a part of the BYD community outreach programme taking place throughout 2025.

Jan 15, 2025 | bridportnews.co.uk | Andy Jones

Bridport manager Chris Herbst (Image: Stephen Barrett) BRIDPORT manager Chris Herbst said the 'atmosphere was unreal' at St Mary's as his side came roaring back from 3-0 down. The Bees found themselves behind to Newton Abbot Spurs on Saturday and it looked like the clubs unbeaten run would come to an end. However, goals from Ryan Gall, Harley Brook and 16-year-old George Geraghty saw Bridport salvage a point right at the death as the fans cheered them on.

Jan 15, 2025 | bridportnews.co.uk | Andy Jones

Lorry on fire on a35 at Raymond Hill near Axminster (Image: Charmouth Fire Station) A lorry burst into flames along the A35 near Axminster early this morning. Just before 4am firefighters from Charmouth, along with a crew from Axminster and a water carrier from Bridport Fire Station, raced to a vehicle fire on the A35 at Raymonds Hill. In foggy conditions, the firefighters remained at the scene to manage traffic and secure the area until the lorry was recovered.