News in Bridport

Tickets are selling very fast for this year's BridLit, one of the few literary festivals in the country to be holding live events.

Several events have already sold out so organisers are urging audiences to get their tickets while they still can for the festival, which takes place between November 4 and 7.

The mayor of Bridport says his 'eyes have been opened' as he praises a new service that will help combat loneliness.

Weldmar Hospicecare's Community Outreach Vehicle visited the town and Cllr Ian Bark had the pleasure of finding out more about the service that will allow the hospice charity to reach even more people with help, advice and information.

Bridport Garden Glut stall is going from strength to strength with donations coming in from supermarkets, local shops and growers.

Following on from the success of the stall held at St Mary's Primary School during the school holidays by HOME in Bridport and Transition Town Bridport, Bridport Community Fridge and Bridport Local Food Group have joined forces to continue the initiative.

Plans to convert a former day centre for the elderly into 10 flats have been submitted to Dorset Council.

The former Chancery House day centre in Bridport closed in 2018 due to a reduction in users and income and rising costs after serving the community since 1963 as a self-funded and independent charity.

A Bridport record shop taking the vinyl scene by storm is one of only four venues in the world exhibiting and selling a renowned photographer's impressive archive.

Clocktower Music, nestled in St Michael's Estate, is proud to showcase the incredible photographs captured by Adrian Boot over his enviable career, along with venues in Tokyo, Los Angeles and New York.

Organisers have made the 'very difficult and sad decision' to cancel this year's Bridport Christmas Cheer event.

Terri Foxwell, cheer co-ordinator, said: "Whilst we appreciate this is disappointing news, we hope everyone understands the steps we need to take to keep everyone safe.

Coastguards have helped rescue a man who slipped on the coast near Thorncombe Beacon and thought to have dislocated his knee.

West Bay Coastguard was called just after 12noon today (Monday) to reports of a casualty needing help just to the east of Thorncombe Beacon.

From a breakfast bap with a hot drink, teatime for two and cider deals, to socks, bags and tables full of bargains, this Bridport Fiver Fest has got it all.

Bridport's independent shops and businesses will be putting on a range of £5 deals for the campaign weeks from October 10 to 24.

The Round Bridport Bus resumes tomorrow (Wednesday) after being suspended in March due to conronavirus.

The 'invaluable' service 7 will also have a new operator, Dorset Community Transport, which has stepped up to run the bus on the existing route and timetable on behalf of Bridport Town Council.

Bridport Museum has reopened its doors and is now welcoming back visitors after lockdown.

From today (Tuesday) it will be open from 11am to 2pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 10am to 1pm on Saturdays.