February 20, 2026
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The magic of Melplash Agricultural Show will be returning to West Bay in August

Excitement is palpable as the Melplash Agricultural Show will be returning to West Bay after a two-year break on August 25. The show

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Budding young writers from Beaminster School launch book

Budding young writers from Beaminster School are celebrating the launch of their creative writing anthology. The ‘I Have a Dream’ anthology launch event

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Everything in Melplash is coming up roses

The results of one of the ‘most prestigious garden competitions’ in the West Dorset area, the Melplash Agricultural Society’s Annual Gardens and Allotments

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Fond memories of Fudge’s Firewater are stirred

It’s rare that a medicinal nostrum from a bygone era is held in high regard. Images of snake oil salesmen plying their dubious

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One of the oldest fairs in Wessex, the Yetminster Fair will bring joy to the town

One of the oldest fairs in Wessex will be taking place on July 16 on the grounds of Yetminster Community Sports Club. The

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Hot, dry weather is increasing the chances of landslips – ‘stay safe by the seaside’

Recent sudden changes in the weather are increasing the risk of landslips on the West Dorset coast, a coastguard has warned. Rob Sansom,

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Rapturous masterpieces performed bu the Gaudier Ensemble in Cerne Abbas

French composer Oliver Messiaen’s rapturous masterpiece is just one of the highlights performed by a top cast of principal players from major European

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Bridport businesses back campaign to keep it local

Scores of businesses in Bridport are taking part in Totally Locally Bridport’s Magic Tenner campaign until July 30, to highlight the importance of

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Tiny tots celebrate with a party fit for a Queen

Tiny tots celebrated the Platinum Jubilee with a party fit for a queen. Dressed as royalty, the children at Summertime Nursery and Pre-School

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Protection orders for the beach

Dorset Councillors have approved eight Public Spaces Protection Orders for 2022 to tackle anti-social behaviour which include Bridport, Dorchester and West Bay. The

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