How arrival of the railway caused uproar over Bridport losing its 'local time'
This extract from a book on quirky Bridport by Tegwyn Jones tells how the arrival of the railway caused uproar in Bridport - which used to have its own local time
One of the oldest pictures of Bridport shows how little it's changed
Take a good look at this old picture of Bridport - believed to be one of the oldest in existence - shows how little it has changed over the years
Martin Clunes in touching tribute to heroic Dorset horse
TV star and famous west Dorset resident Martin Clunes has written a touching tribute to a Weymouth horse in his new book Meetings with Remarkable Animals
Young performers sought for open mic night
Young people are being sought to take part in Dorchester Youth Council's Open Mic Night
How a ferocious storm devastated Dorset
FRIDAY, November 22, 2024, marks the bicentenary of the Great Gale of 1824 - a ferocious storm that devastated Dorset
Free clothes swapping event set for village hall
A free SWISH clothes swapping event will be held at Preston Village Hall on Saturday, December 7
Traffic held up on main Weymouth route
Hi Jo, We received a report at around 1pm of a broken down vehicle on the Weymouth Way. Officers attended and recovery is being arranged.
Concert series announces 2025 programme with Bridport dates
Concerts in the West has announced its 20th anniversary season for 2025, featuring a roster of renowned young artists who will perform at Bridport Arts Centre.
