News in Bridport

A number of Dorset Council services will continue to operate throughout the second lockdown, but some centres and buildings have been closed.

Residents are being urged to comply with new coronavirus restrictions and take personal responsibility in line with the latest national restrictions, which are set to last until December 2.

Groves Nurseries will continue to be open during the second lockdown.

A spokesman for Groves Nurseries said: "We are privileged to be able to remain open during the autumn 2020 lockdown.

A couple from Bridport has become the first Mr and Mrs White-Christmas after getting married just before the second lockdown.

Kieran White, 20, and Tilly Christmas, 21, tied the knot this week in a Covid-secure ceremony with just a handful of guests at the Roman Baths in Bath.

Lockdown has officially started in England and will last until at least December 2.

What will you be doing over the next four weeks? Some of you may continue to work but with the furlough scheme extended, others may be off work.

The air ambulance, coastguard and ambulance services were called after a 64-year-old woman fell on rocks in West Bay.

Emergency services were called this morning (Wednesday) after the woman fell while walking on the rock armour on West Beach with her husband and granddaughter.

Open spaces, play areas and car parks will remain open and the town bus service will continue – but it's uncertain what will happen to Bridport market.

Bridport Town Council is continuing to support the community through the second lockdown.

Bridport Household Recycling Centre (HRC) will remain open during the second lockdown, but restrictions will apply on site.

Latest Government guidance puts strong restrictions on travel to help reduce non-essential journeys. Therefore, people should only take waste to the tip if it cannot be stored safely at home and no alternative disposal options are available.

With lockdown starting tomorrow and no annual late-night shopping evening at the Bridport Christmas Cheer event this year, many shops in town will be open later this evening.

As well as making the most of Bridport's market today, residents will be able to continue shopping until 8pm at:

The Bridport Coronavirus Community Support group is back up and running in light of the imminent second lockdown.

Volunteers are helping residents find the help they need during this uncertain time.

To celebrate being able to offer collections and deliveries during the second lockdown, Dark Bear Bar in Bridport has launched a competition.

Anyone who orders today (Wednesday) can be in with a chance of winning one of three prizes. They must also visit Dark Bear's Facebook page, tag three friends in its competition post and share it to be entered into the draw.