News in Bridport

It's that one day of the year again when businesses, groups and people try to make others fall for their April Fools' Day joke - and many of us do.

This year, Wyld Morris dancers have announced the launch of a poster display in Bridport's financial district.

Share your views and ideas on a new skatepark in Bridport.

Bridport Town Council is asking for users what they think of plans for the facility in Plottingham Playing Fields.

Dorset Council is warning residents to expect long delays and queuing if they visit the tip this Easter, advising them to postpone their trip if possible.

Social distancing measures will remain in place at all the council's household recycling centres (HRCs), which reduce how many people can be allowed on site at any time. Coupled with the expected increase in visitor numbers over the Easter weekend, long waits to enter each site are expected.

Dorset Police's Chief Constable is thanking residents for all they have done to help the fight against coronavirus, but is asking them to continue to play their part as restrictions lift.

On Monday, March 29, the Government's stay at home restriction was lifted and people are now allowed to meet others outside, including in gardens, in groups of up to six people or with members of two households. Outdoor sport and leisure facilities can also open.

Join Viscount and Viscountess Hinchingbrooke behind the scenes of living on a vast country estate - and it's not always decadent dinner parties, vintage champagne and being waited on hand and food.

Luke and Julie Montagu draw back the curtain at Mapperton House and reveal their lives as 21st century aristocrats.

Fire Crews across Dorset were called to a thatch fire in Puncknowle last night (Tuesday).

Three appliances from Bridport - two fire engines and the water carrier - both pumps from Weymouth and crews from Charmouth and Beaminster responded just after 8pm.

Free parking arrangements for NHS and care workers will remain in place through to the end of June.

NHS and care workers can continue to use any Dorset Council-operated car park free of charge, provided they are on duty and displaying a relevant permit, or they have registered with Dorset Council.

Weldmar Hospicecare's charity shops will be holding early drop-off sessions before reopening.

The charity's 24 shops - including the two in Bridport - and furniture outlets have been closed since the third national lockdown began in early January, meaning a vital source of income was cut.

Talks between Dorset Council and local communities on a review of parking charges have begun.

Proposals around a residents' permit for reduced parking charges and a 'three-level strategy' to differentiate between coast, rural and town are being discussed.

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