News in Bridport

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced the Government's road map for easing lockdown restrictions.

And although the four-part plan will depend on data and not dates, it gives some indication on when pubs, hospitality, gyms, theatres, hairdressers and shops can reopen.

A threatened moth is being brought back from the brink of extinction thanks to a project in Dorset.

The Barberry Carpet moth, a threatened species in Britain, is being saved from worrying decline in Dorset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.

Firefighters were called out this morning (Friday) to suspected electricity cables hanging down near Pymore.

One crew from Bridport attended just before 11.50am and on arrival it was found that Western Power were carrying out maintenance work on a cable line and were using orange jumper cables.

Covid-19 case rates continue to fall across Dorset, but they are still above the South West average.

Public Health Dorset reports there are 294 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Dorset Council area, compared to 349 on February 19, and 451 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council area compared to 629 on February 19.

The mayor of Bridport has praised the work of the town's tree planting group, despite some residents' objections.

Councillor Ian Bark wants to highlight the importance of trees and the "vital role they play in the ecosystem that sustains our planet".

Dorset Council is developing a Dorset Harbours Strategy to guide the development of the three harbours under its management over the next 10 years.

The Dorset Coast Forum (DCF) has been working with Dorset Council harbours committee to help develop this new strategy for West Bay, Lyme Regis and Weymouth harbours, which will unify them under the Dorset Council management while recognising the unique qualities of each harbour.

Dorset will remain a fire risk this year – unless people who use disposable barbecues and light camp fires can be persuaded to act more responsibly.

Large areas of Wareham Forest were destroyed in a blaze last year which took weeks to put out in an operation costing £800,000, with dozens of other, smaller fires, reported across the county.

Patients who are due their second Covid-19 vaccine, will soon get an invite to book an appointment.

Vaccinations started at Bridport Medical Centre, the centre for the Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network (PCN), in December and the 12-week dates for second doses are approaching.

RJ Balson and Son butcher in Bridport has been nominated as a 'most loved business' as part of national Love Local Day.

The event recognises the UK's most loved local businesses, as well as those most loved within their local and wider areas, voted for by customers.

The third West Dorset Western Area Transport Action Group (WATAG) news is out.

The group shows its support for sustainable transport ideas, including trams operating between Maiden Newton and Bridport, gives top tips on saving money on train fare and gives updates on service changes due to the pandemic.