News and Views

During a recent non-intrusive survey of wireless networks in Bridport, West Bay and the surrounding area a number of unsecured networks were discovered. You can view a map of the results here, is one of them yours? If so you should read on…

As the take up of broadband internet as increased over the past couple of years so has the use of wireless routers that enable users to share their broadband Internet connection on a number of computers throughout their homes or businesses free of wires and cabling.

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Well heres another moan about roads and danger. some folk dont seem to "CONNECT" the two but here we go…

In the local rag recently it was announced that it was unlikely that a slip-road will be made at the junction on the A35 at Eype, on the "bypass", which I’m sure most would agree is BAD NEWS!

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It’s Bridport Town Council who’ve kicked parking into touch ……..

It’s recently come to light that it is Bridport Town Council, and not the District Council, who is to blame for rejecting the opportunity of extra car parking in the town centre.   It seems that the often used excuse by the town council of things being decided by the District Council just doesn’t hold up to the facts of this matter.

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Following a recent price increase "in-line" with this year’s budget, there are rumblings of a further hike in beer prices to kick in just before the summer. Yes, Palmers have done it again, and it won’t be long before you don’t get much change from a tenner after buying a couple of pints.

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Send in your suggestions of men and women of character that have shaped Bridport and the people in it. To Join in register then you can leave comments to this and other articles.

Nominated so far… 

FG “TRICKY” BILES
Signwriter and real artist, famed for his superb pub signs also the beautiful welcome to Bridport sign at the east gate. Pop quiz – What pub was nicknamed “The Mouse” after a small detail in its sign?

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It’s that time to resurrect the Seagull issue again. They screech 24/7, disassemble dustbins, befoul our cars, buildings and washing lines and are generally considered a pest. On the other side of the coin they are beautiful creatures doing what comes naturally to them. So what is to be done? Bridport Radio wants your views leave your comments below.

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Victoria Grove speed limit campaigner Maureen Hymas has asked Bridport Town Council to back a speed limit of 20mph along Victoria Grove after a pet cat was killed!
She said: "Yet another pet cat has died a slow and painful death and one can only assume from his condition that this was the result of careless and callous driving. "It is only a cat you may think but next time it could be a child, it could be you, me or indeed anyone if something isn’t done."

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