They’re everywhere these days. One has probably bought all the houses in Loders to let out as AirB&Bs and complained that the cows are defecating in the fields and should be wearing (biodegradable) nappies.
Bucky Doo
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Change of Use
Sammy the seal is making full use of the potholes on the Bridport roads as the sandbar between the piers is hampering … Read more…
Foundry Lea Marina
The new marina at Foundry Lea is taking shape after receiving a top-up from storm Chandra. Visitors to the Venice of West … Read more…
Sticky Fix for Falling Cliffs
Local Council finally makes a start on strengthening the crumbling East cliffs at West Bay. After years of planning, workers have descended … Read more…
Demolition of Beaminster Square Monument.
Public announcement on behalf of MG demolition LTD,We will start works on demolishing the old monument in Beaminster square today, so could … Read more…
Ritual Deposit
An Interesting Afternoon was had by Steve Verone (Steve the spade to those who know him),
Stocking Fillers
North Allington will be closed for resurfacing from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m starting 30th November 2023.
Bridport Cat Festival
Who remembers Bridport Cat Festival way back in the 1960s? We can’t wait to bring it all back soon.
Putin on the Pressure
Breaking News: Putin issues an ultimatum: “Pedestrianise South Street or face dire consequences…” Bridport Town Council were unavailable for a comment at … Read more…
Morcombelake’s Lake Found
Yes at last the mystery has finally been solved…
Back in June 2007 workmen working at the back of a vacant property known as “Custard Cottage” in Morcombelake where excavating the old gardens and demolishing a small wall thought for many years to be a shed or outside privy wall, well they had a shock when they broke through and found a cave entrance!
Make Mine a 99
The kiosk that stands on West Bay esplanade has been there since time immemorial withstanding the battering of the elements and withstanding the strongest of storms, with Margaret and John serving sustenance to all weary travellers.
Exit Dor
Paul Tansey writes: I’m launching the “Dorset better off without the UK movement”. It’s called Exit Dor.
Miniature Death Star Found
18/01/16 – 14.37 The Coast Guard was alerted to reports of a large metallic object believed to be a moon that had washed up on the beach near West Bexington.
The Coastguard requested that Officers proceed to the area to investigate the object, secure it if possible and make sure it posed no danger to members of the planet Alderaan.
On arrival, the Officers found the washed up item approximately 1000m West of West Bexington that had been stranded on the retreating tide.
Dorset Underground
I was born and raised in Dorset, but now live in London.
One evening, during a particularly slow journey home on the Victoria line I wondered how big the Underground was, and therefore how big Greater London was. I couldn’t picture in my head the sort of an area it covered. I needed a familiar comparison to be able to visualise it.
Hands Off Our Buns
Bakeries and supermarkets across the country are being asked by religious leaders not to promote discrimination by selling hot cross buns.
The multi-faith work party F.A.P.S. (Faiths Against Product Separatism) said:
“This is another instance where discrimination between faiths becomes apparent” they continued to state “We are asking bakers up and down the country to include the iconography of all the major faiths or simply make non-denominational buns”.
Pink Floyd’s Charmouth Connection
Flashback to 1982, Pink Floyd’s prog rock album The Wall is released to critical acclaim, a story of depression and true Rock … Read more…
Silly Broadchurch
What…? wait…? whhoah… What’s Wrong With This Picture? Something’s amiss, east is west? Silly broadchurch. Via: Carly Jayne Parsons
Hipster Beards and Cappuccino Covid
Hipster Beards and Cappuccino Coffees Implicated In New COVID Pandemic
It has been revealed in the December edition of posh BMA journal that the trendy face hair worn by “Hipsters” to hide behind is responsible for the latest outbreak of superbug CV99 in Dorsetshire.
Dr Charalambous Beardipopolous talking via Skype from his office at the BRA (Beard Research Academy) is an expert in beard related transmittable diseases has suggested that froth from cappuccino style coffees drunk on pavement cafes is the perfect breeding ground for the superbug.
Brock Stock and Barrel
Badgers demand human cull to prevent spread of Ebola
Increasingly concerned at the impending threat of the Ebola virus, badger community leaders have called for the introduction of a human culling program.
“We’re proposing an initial pilot program,” Furry Rita told us yesterday, “by having marksmen to shoot the pilots of the planes that seem to be bringing in the virus into the country. The pilots may not have Ebola themselves, but they are obviously carriers so need to be eliminated for the good of everyone else.”
Outrage as MOD Vandalise Local Beauty Spot
Locals are outraged to find local landmark Colmers’ Hill desecrated. The iconic trees atop the beauty spot have been felled by the M.O.D. to allow “Clear line of site for aircraft manoeuvres”.
Price of a Pint
The price of a pint is set to rise again – by at least 6p. Molson Coors – offering the likes of Carling, Coors Light and Cobra – plans its increase for the following week. Director Simon Kerry said:
“We continue to take the long-term view, investing to deliver great customer service and well-supported beer brands.”
The Skimmity Hitchers put this quote through the Google translator and came out with this:
Damp in ‘H’ Block
After recent wet weather residents of Skilling’s ‘H’ blocks have complained about large amphibians in their back yard.
Cliff Warning
In response to people complaining about the danger of landslips along the coast the West Dorset District Council has installed new signage.
Here Be Dragons
Fossil hunters on a Dorset beach were stunned this morning as they stumbled across what appeared to be the remains of a giant dragon.
The spectacular skull the size of a London bus appeared to have been washed up on Charmouth beach on Dorset’s Jurassic coast, famous for its treasure trove of dinosaur fossils.
Bike Rack Fail
You’re doing it wrong.