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Bridport Vegan Market postponed due to weather warning

5 hours ago | bridportnews.co.uk | Alfie Lumb

The Bridport Vegan Market, which was due to take place on the Millennium Green today has been cancelled due to a yellow weather warning issued by the Met Office. A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms is currently in place until 6pm today. A spokesperson for Bridport Town Council said: “Sadly the forecast has meant the market has been postponed - but it will be rearranged as it was looking to be a great event with 20 stalls.
Police investigate 'boy racer' complaints - and appeal for video footage

6 hours ago | bridportnews.co.uk | Alfie Lumb

West Bay Road car park is a favourite place for 'boy racers' (Image: NQ) Police spoke to drivers after investigating reports of 'boy racers' at West Bay. And they have said clear video footage of incidents would help them pursue the matter 'more robustly'. Officers were called to the resort after getting complaints. West Bay is a known hotspot for anti-social behaviour particular related to young drivers speeding around the streets and car parks.
An hour for a 15 minute journey: Residents speak of frustrations over roadworks

15 hours ago | bridportnews.co.uk | Alfie Lumb

Chideock residents have spoke of their frustration in A35 roadworks (Image: Gabby Hannigan) Villagers living along a main route through Dorset say they've felt 'trapped' during major roadworks, with one saying it took them an hour to get home on what would usually be a 15 minute journey. National Highways has been carrying out work along the A35 since May, with a recent night-time closure affecting residents between Axminster and Bridport and road closures between 9pm and 6am.
Carly Telford: Mary Earps is a 'huge loss' to England squad before Euros

2 days ago | bridportnews.co.uk | Laura Howard

Earps stunned the footballing world by announcing her decision last week after reportedly being told by Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman that she would not be first choice for the defence of England’s European crown. Telford, who boasts 27 caps for England between the sticks, believes the squad’s remaining goalkeepers will suffer for the loss of Earps’ experience in Switzerland. “For me, it's a huge loss in terms of the GK union,” she said.
Campaigners hold dragon festival and welcome river charter

2 days ago | bridportnews.co.uk | Alfie Lumb

River Char Action Group campaigners held their second Charmouth Dragon River Festival last Saturday. The previous festival took place in 2023. This year, the group welcomed its first guest dragon from the River Lim, aptly named Lim, which paraded alongside the Charmouth Dragon, Misty, through the village, along the river and down to the beach. At the beach, Lyme Regis Town Crier Alan Vian proclaimed the new Declaration of Rights for the River Char.
Frustration as "patchwork" road full of potholes "worse than when work started"

2 days ago | bridportnews.co.uk | Alfie Lumb

As reported, residents in the village of Toller Porcorum have been fed up about the state of Barrowland Lane, which was in a poor condition despite being repaired last year. Works have finally now been carried out by Dorset Council to the 1.2 mile stretch of road, but according to some, the road is in no better condition with locals spotting at least 20 potholes on the lane.
Bowls trio crowned champs of annual competition with record attendance

3 days ago | bridportnews.co.uk | Alfie Lumb

Alan Nabarro, Alex Darvill and Trish Boyd were crowned the Ron Gridley Triples winners in the Lyme Regis Bowls Club’s annual competition which took place last weekend. Due to a record turnout of 33 players, the competition was split into two groups. The make-up of each group and team members were figured out by a blind draw at the start of the day. Six teams played five matches of 4 ends each on different rinks. Five teams played four matches of 5 ends, each on a different rink.
West Bay Road closed after vehicle crashes into wall

3 days ago | bridportnews.co.uk | Hollie Carr

The incident took place in West Bay Road last night. Police attended alongside the ambulance service, and the road was closed whilst recovery of the vehicle was arranged. No injuries have been reported according to officers.. A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "We received a report at 10.15pm on Tuesday, June 3, of single vehicle road traffic collision in West Bay Road. "It was reported the vehicle had collided with a wall.
Cricket match report for Beaminster CC v Shaftesbury CC

3 days ago | bridportnews.co.uk | Alfie Lumb

Skipper Will Moss won the toss and elected to bat first, with Moss and Chris Park opening in positive fashion. The pair accumulated well as the score passed 100 before the first drinks break. After this, Park looked to up the momentum as he struck several boundaries, passing his 50, whilst Moss played a supportive role. The pair remained untroubled for most of the partnership and began to accelerate with 10 wickets still in hand.
Your Bridehead memories as access withdrawn to beauty spot

3 days ago | bridportnews.co.uk | Alfie Lumb

Public access to the Bridehead Amenity Grounds in Littlebredy has been withdrawn as of Monday, June 2 after 65 years following a change of ownership to the Bridehead Estate. The amenity grounds site includes a waterfall and lake as well as country grounds. We asked for readers’ comments and memories of the grounds, and were not disappointed with the response, with so many having a deep connection to the site.