Popular Dorset Harbours Delayed from Dredging Trial to Protect Summer Tourism Sunday, July 13, 2025 dredging harbours dorset tourism environment sustainability wid coastline bridport lymeregis Dorset Council has postponed a planned trial of an innovative dredging method, Water Injection Dredging (WiD), at two of its most cherished coastal towns—Bridport (West Bay) and Lyme Regis. The decision aims to prevent … Read More
Circus Fan’s Lifetime Archive Wows Bidders at Auction Thursday, July 3, 2025 circus memorabilia auction collectors bridport vintage posters history ephemera rattenbury Ken Rattenbury, a Bridport resident and lifelong circus enthusiast, saw his extraordinary archive of vintage circus memorabilia captivate collectors at an auction this June. The extensive collection, sold by Lawrences … Read More
South West Independent Paradise Bucking the High Street Closure Trend Saturday, May 24, 2025 bridport independents highstreet market dorset community heritage retail smallbusiness ropemaking “If you can’t get it in Bridport, then you probably don’t need it,” says Ian Bark with a smile as he guides us through this beloved Dorset market town where he once served as mayor. While many UK high … Read More
Bridport's Bingo Night Raises Funds for Local Hospice Thursday, April 10, 2025 bridport bingo fundraising local hospice community support event heartwarming care Families and friends in Bridport gathered for a heartwarming bingo night to raise funds for their local hospice, turning a fun evening into a heartfelt fundraiser. With the sound of bingo balls rolling and hot dogs being …