Bridport News

Bridport News

This is the community newspaper serving Bridport, West Bay, Beaminster, Lyme Regis, and nearby regions.

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.