Projections claim West Bay could be under water by 2030
Dec 25, 2024 · Climate Central says the map should be used to identify 'at risk' locations that may require further investigation. The map uses current projections and peer-reviewed science in leading journals.
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing part filmed in Dorset
Nov 8, 2024 · They find a stretch of river known for setting a British fishing record – so hopes are high that they could catch something big. In between the fishing they sit down by the river and chat about all manner of topics, from party tricks and favourite biscuits to the symptoms of irritable male syndrome.
Paintings worth £20k stolen from Studio 19 in Lyme Regis
Dec 5, 2024 · One of the paintings features a lion holding a Union flag (Image: Maxime Xavier) The gallery is owner urging people to contact police if they know anything - and has spoken of her 'sadness' at seeing her livelihood attacked in this way.. Speaking to the News, she said: "It affects my business. It is not good at all "I walked in and when I saw the door open I …
Dorset Council hits out at lack of government funding
Dec 26, 2024 · So, Dorset remains reliant on raising local taxes to fund service delivery. The council does not believe this is enough to help cover the cost of services which it says are expected to rise £80 million - including an increase of £20 million in adult social care.
Honiton 1-1 Bridport: Bees take point away to Hippos
Dec 23, 2024 · Bridport FC 1. Saturday’s league fixture at Mountbatten Park presented a fiercely contested battle between Bridport FC and Honiton Town FC. Going into the game, Bridport held a seven-point lead over Honiton in the league table, sitting …
Pictures show outbuilding fire in Toller Pocorum, Dorset
Dec 13, 2024 · "Two crews from Bridport and a water carrier from Yeovil attended where six breathing apparatus wearers used two hose reel jets to extinguish. The stop message, meaning the situation is under control and no more resources are needed, was given at 9.42am.
West Allington roadworks to last fortnight
Nov 14, 2024 · To help reduce delays, the traffic lights will be manned between the hours of 7am and 7pm. Total Utility Connections will also place advanced warning signs before the works begin and conduct a letter drop to local residents closer to the start date.
Lorry breaks down near Chideock causing delays
Dec 20, 2024 · The tanker is reportedly broken down on the A35 in Chideock, west Dorset, at around 9.30am today. It is affecting traffic heading west towards Lyme Regis.
Kingsways closed in Lyme Regis as bin lorry fire breaks out
Dec 23, 2024 · Firefighters could be seen tackling the fire which broke out at the junction of Summerhill Road and Kingsway this morning. Around a half dozen fire fighters were seen extinguishing a pile of rubbish from a bin lorry on Kingsway. It is believed that the fire broke out because of a battery drill ...
Lyme Regis Boat Building Academy launches latest boats
Dec 22, 2024 · One of the new boats on the water in Lyme Regis harbour (Image: Max Willcock/BNPS) This required all their new skills and gruelling days, often working long into the night, with the help of their classmates, and support of the BBA’s expert tutors.. As is the custom, the craft were wheeled the short distance from the academy to the harbour slipway before ceremoniously taking to the water for ...