News in Bridport

In a unique online awards day held over five sessions and at a time when tourism and hospitality businesses have been suffering, the Dorset Tourism Awards took place yesterday (Thursday).

The event gave away 61 awards in 22 categories, a culmination of an 11-month programme that started in March 2020.

Founded 11 years ago this month, Bridport's ASPIRE project continues to work with young people through the pandemic, extending its services - albeit at a distance - to provide support for more who are struggling with their lives.

This has been boosted by a donation of £900 from an anonymous benefactor wishing to "support disadvantaged young people" and who wants to do this through a project that is "local and specific".

Another cliff fall has fallen onto East Beach.

It is thought to have happened yesterday (Thursday) and people are urged to stay away and not climb on the rocks.

A film about a Birmingham post-punk band that has survived under the radar for more than four decades with its lead singer, Robert Lloyd, is set to premiere this weekend.

And it has a wonderful link to Bridport.

Two new roles are up for grabs at Bridport Arts Centre and The Bridport Prize.

A social media assistant with great storytelling skills is needed to inspire writers from all walks of life to enter The Bridport Prize, an international creative writing competition with a big reputation.

The cost of Dorset Police will increase by 6.2 per cent in the coming financial year – adding £15 a year to the 'average' band D household.

Chief Constable James Vaughan says that £255.58 annual charge will see the force, already one of the best performing in the country, continue to improve.

Consultation groups are being set up across Dorset to tackle the next phase of Dorset Council's parking charges review.

The council says it wants to align charges and parking permits across the whole area, possibly in three bands. New parking permits are being considered for workers and shoppers which could be used across the county in specified car parks.

A 70-year-old man is due to appear in court in connection with a serious injury crash near Bridport in November.

The crash happened around 9.40am on Sunday, November 15 on the B3157 Coast Road, near to the junction of Cogden Beach car park. It involved a Citroen Berlingo and a Ford Focus.

A barn on a farm site near Corscombe is to be used for a cookery school.

Dorset Council has agreed the change of use for one of the barns at Weston Manor Farm for Miles and Emily Lampson.

Bridport Business Chamber has teamed up with ShopAppy to encourage everyone to shop locally and support our independent retailers.

ShopAppy.com is a 'shop and support local' website supported and backed by VISA, making it easy for people to browse, book and buy from their local businesses.