June 23, 2026
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Avoid an Aga saga and hire expert engineers

By Alison Smith of Rural Ranges in Bridport In a world of constant choice, a bombardment of noise, social media and advertising, how

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Bridport lawyer fighting to free Jeremy Bamber as TV documentary casts doubt on farmhouse murders conviction

Bridport lawyer tackling ‘wrongful conviction’ in infamous farmhouse mass murder Emily Bolton. Photo by Pete Millson The Bridport lawyer who freed wrongly-convicted Andy

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Cautious optimism as it appears fire stations saved for now

It appears Maiden Newton and Charmouth fire stations have been saved – for now. Chief Fire Officer Andy Cole has reportedly changed his

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‘I am insulted’: Wrongly-convicted Andrew Malkinson hits out after rapist handed lighter sentence

A Bridport man who served more than 17 years in prison for a brutal rape he did not commit has hit out after

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In a field of its own: Vintage tractor club ploughs on

Many clubs and societies are seeing membership in freefall, due to modern lifestyles, and particularly after the pandemic. But the enthusiasts of the

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A family affair: It’s a MAD world for lawnmower firm

From a young age, Mark Drapper struggled to read and write – but engines were his playground. His mum Ruth, who has home

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Stop these fire station cuts: Mum’s appeal after her daughter’s life saved

A mum who would have lost her daughter if nearby firefighters had not raced to the scene is horrified at plans to close

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Snack attack? Call Tuck by Truck!

Are you in the area between Weymouth and Bridport, feeling peckish right now? Do you want your snacking to make a difference to

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Developers closer to finalising blueprint for ‘Norchester’ project

A building consortium is one step closer to finalising its blueprint for the massive North Dorchester development. Grainger Plc and Wyatt Homes want

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Saved! Relief as Sturminster Newton philanthropist gives historic pub a new lease of life

A town centre pub which closed last year, leading to speculation it would be turned into flats, has been saved – to the

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