Bridport mayor, councillor Ian Bark pays tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh, HRH Prince Philip, who died today (Friday) aged 99.

An online book of condolences is being set up for Bridport residents to pay tribute, and they are welcome to leave flowers on the lawn at the town council's Mountfield offices.

He said: "On behalf of the town of Bridport, I offer our sincerest condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and the royal family at this difficult time, and I offer our thanks for the duke's lifelong service to the nation.

"Union flags at the town hall and Mountfield are being flown at half-mast, and from Monday, April 12 a book of condolences will be available. With regret, given the current circumstances this will be an online facility in the main. For those who do not have internet access and would like to express written condolences, these should be sent to the Town Clerk, Bridport Town Council, Mountfield, Rax Lane, Bridport DT6 3JP for inclusion in the Book of Condolence. I very much hope people will understand the need for this cautious approach to minimise the risks associated with Covid-19.

"For those wishing to lay flowers in remembrance of Prince Philip, please place your tributes on the lawn at our Mountfield offices in Rax Lane."

West Dorset MP Chris Loder has also paid tribute to Prince Philip.