December 7, 2025
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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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Handy Andy is giving old phone boxes a red lick of TLC

Once a feature of every high street and serving as a village hub, the traditional red phone boxes are loved up and down

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Prince Charles gives royal approval to Poundbury Playground

Dorchester photographer Steve Pallant captured these images when Prince Charles came to open the new playground at Poundbury. The prince was flanked by

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Hugo Grenville’s great impression at New York exhibition

The work of Bridport-based impressionist Hugo Grenville has been exhibited alongside pieces by Cezanne, Degas and Renoir in New York. The Impressionism: A

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