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Bridport News β€” 24 July 2026

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crime

Bridport Lawyer Continues Fight to Free Jeremy Bamber

A Bridport lawyer is working to free Jeremy Bamber as a TV documentary casts doubt on his conviction for the farmhouse murders. With a 2002 appeal having failed, Bamber must now rely on the Criminal Cases Review Board to bring new evidence forward.

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Dorset Council Launches Consultation on Rights of Way Improvement Plan

Dorset Council has opened a three-month consultation on the draft Rights of Way Improvement Plan for 2026 to 2036. Residents are invited to help shape the future of the county's rights of way network.

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sport

Bridport FC Announces Annual General Meeting Date

Bridport Football Club has scheduled its Annual General Meeting for July 26, 2026. The club is also hosting additional events including a race night.

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Bridport Man Jailed for Online Abuse of 14-Year-Old Girl

Cruz Buckley of Bridport has been jailed for grooming and abusing a 14-year-old girl online. Police praised the bravery of the victim in coming forward.

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Police Respond to Reports of Man Flashing and Hurling Abuse in Bridport

Police were called after a man who appeared to be drunk was reportedly hurling abuse at members of the public in Bridport. Officers ordered the man to leave the area.

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