Shannon was heartbroken when her wedding dress was stolen two weeks before the ceremony. But then she met the ‘angels in disguise’ at Scope’s Bridal Floor in Bridport and everything changed. In the guest book Shannon wrote to shop manager Sonia Hallett and volunteer Nicky Cullis: “What you do changes lives in ways you may […]
Another set of glorious gardens will open for charity this month, as part of the National Garden Scheme, including the grounds of designer Jasper Conran’s Bettiscombe Manor. Read on for a selection of wonderful West Dorset gardens you can visit across Bridport, Beaminster and Dorchester. Do plan your trips, as booking in advance is advisable […]
Six rowers are in a traditional Cornish pilot gig, pulling hard in practiced unison, and Dagger skims across Lyme Bay like she’s grown wings. From the pilot seat, there’s a breath-taking view of sunlight dancing on waves as they roll in towards the cliffs rising at West Bay and Burton Bradstock. Dolphins, seals, barrel jellyfish […]
The Electric Palace cinema in Bridport is on the market, as its high-profile entrepreneur owner seeks to reduce his business commitments. Alasdair Warren, who owns The Pursuit of Hoppiness in West Street, Bride Valley Wines and The Electric Pub Company in Rax Lane, bought the Grade II listed building nearly 12 years ago. He bought […]