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Bridport Museum receives lifeline grant of £50,000 from government's Culture Recovery Fund

By Lottie Welch

12th Oct 2020 | Local News

Bridport Museum receives £50,000 from government's Culture Recovery Fund

Bridport Museum has received a lifeline grant from government's £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund.

It has been awarded £50,000 to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure it has a sustainable future.

Boost for campaign to resettle refugee family in Bridport thanks to artist

By Lottie Welch

12th Oct 2020 | Local News

A campaign to bring a refugee family to Bridport has been gifted a painting by a west Dorset artist to raise some money for the cause.

Artist Pamela Allsop has donated one of her paintings to Bridport Refugee Support Campaign.

The road works and closures across Bridport this week

By Lottie Welch

12th Oct 2020 | Local News

The road works and closures across Bridport this week

Here are the road closures and works affecting Bridport and the surrounding areas this week, which may cause delays to drivers.

George Street in West Bay will be closed until October 15 for Dorset Council to carry out drainage works

The Bridport planning applications recently approved

By Lottie Welch

11th Oct 2020 | Local News

Here are the Bridport area local planning application approved by Dorset Council this week:

Wren Cottage and Greenwood, Bridge Street, Netherbury, alterations to first floor by raising the height of the walls and replacing the roof;

Police appeal after crash near Bridport

By Lottie Welch

10th Oct 2020 | Local News

Officers investigating a crash near Bridport are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward.

Dorset Police received a report just after 9.30am today (Saturday) of a crash involving a blue Peugeot 307 and a black Volvo V60 on the A35 at Charmouth near to the junction with the A3052.

Did you know this popular ice cream man was featured in Sawday's?

By Lottie Welch

10th Oct 2020 | Local News

A beloved ice cream man has only just found out he was mentioned in a prestigious travel guide and hopes it will give him a boost when summer returns.

Steve Dukes can be found during the summer months in Bucky Doo Square, serving ice creams from his converted bicycle in his staple colourful suits and has become an incredibly popular and well-known member of the community.

Music sessions for young people to restart in Bridport

By Lottie Welch

10th Oct 2020 | Local News

B Sharp music sessions for young people to restart in Bridport

Music session will soon be restarting for young people in Bridport.

In line with government Covid guidelines, music charity B Sharp will hold Bridport Youth Voices at its new venue, Bridport Arts Centre where there is lots of space and ventilation for socially distanced music making.

Bridport Police warning about HMRC scam after receiving reports

By Lottie Welch

10th Oct 2020 | Local News

Bridport Police are warning residents to be on the lookout for this HMRC scam.

A spokesman for Bridport Police said: "We would like to make you aware that we have received information about this type scam.

Road closed as powerboat racing returns to West Bay

By Lottie Welch

9th Oct 2020 | Local News

Quayside and Esplanade in West Bay is closed to traffic

West Bay Esplanade and Quayside roads are closed today (Friday) until 12noon on Saturday for the West Bay powerboat racing weekend.

The annual event is hosted by Offshore Circuit Racing Drivers Association (OCRDA) and will take place on Saturday.

Bridport Lions asks you to smile with Amazon

By Guest

9th Oct 2020 | Local News

Fundraising at previous Bridport Charter Fair

Bridport Lions needs your help.

The club has had to cancel all fundraising events this year and are looking for Covid-19 safe ways to continue helping those in need in our community.

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