The Balmoral comes to West Bay This summer we have two sailings on The Balmoral from Bridport! Sailing from West Bay on 20 July, you can visit the seaside town of Bournemouth or stay on board and view the spectacular scenery of the Needles and lighthouse on the coast of the Isle of Wight. On August 8, you can enjoy an afternoon cruise along the Jurassic coast to Lyme Bay. Prices start at just £25.95,... 

18 Councillors will be elected on May 5th to serve on Bridport Town Council for the next four years. Town Council Elections NORTH WARD (Nine seats): Barry Bates (Lab); Charles Michell (Lib Dem); Frances McKenzie (Con); Gill Massey (Lib Dem); Janet Tolley (Lib Dem); Julian May (Con); Keith Hansford (Ind); Lauren Glover (Lib Dem); Maggie Ray (Lib Dem); Martin Ray (Lib Dem); Philip Colfox (Lib Dem);... 

The recession has driven another local shop to closure as we see Doulbe Drive Computers close. Closed This is a shame because Bridport is in danger of becoming full of either charity shops, or empty shops. The key factor seems to be the councils increasing rent charge. Local business people are already in discussion to see if it can be reduced to encourage SME’s to open.  Read More →