The finishing touches in the restoration of a Bridport landmark are underway.

The Literary and Scientific Institute in East Street reopened in 2018 following a project undertaken by Bridport Area Development Trust to restore the Georgian building for the economic, social and cultural benefit of the town.

The Trust secured a significant repair grant from Historic England which contributed to the restoration of the architecturally important building which is on Historic England's At Risk Register.

Now, four years after completion, an outstanding issue with the finish of the lime render applied to the west gable wall of the LSi has been resolved and repairs have begun. Funded by Historic England, the work is scheduled to be finished before Christmas. The building will remain on Historic England's At Risk Register until the repairs are finalised.

A spokesperson for BADT said: "The Trust would like to thank both the neighbouring Unitarian Chapel for their cooperation over this period and Historic England for their continued expertise and financial support in concluding this final element of work on the LSi."