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Dr Leslie Spiers helped rescue a woman from the river outisde his home after her car became trapped in floodwater

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'It was the only option' - Hero pensioner saves woman from river

There was another chance to see the Dorset episode of Bill Bailey's Perfect Pub Walks

There was another chance to see the Dorset episode of Bill Bailey's Perfect Pub Walks

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Pub walks programme showcases Dorset on national TV

'No fluff' independent replaces town's Best Western hotel

The Weymouth and Dorset Music Festival is to end after 36 years

The Weymouth and Dorset Music Festival is to end after 36 years

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Dorset music festival scrapped after 36 years

NHS dentist Image: PA

NHS dentist Image: PA

One in seven people in Dorset do not have a dentist

Dorchester residents say changes to the Maumbury Junction are needed

Dorchester residents say changes to the Maumbury Junction are needed

"Right now, it's an absolute nightmare"- Residents relief at 'great' junction plans

Cllr Robin Potter, and Cllr Stella Jones have supported the plans for pedestrians

Cllr Robin Potter, and Cllr Stella Jones have supported the plans for pedestrians

Local government

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Major plans to improve 'dangerous' junction for pedestrians

From left: Sarah Elliott, Harry Manley and Mark Johnson

From left: Sarah Elliott, Harry Manley and Mark Johnson

Roman aqueduct longer than first thought in ground-breaking discovery

The impact of Storm Bert was being felt long after the rain had stopped

The impact of Storm Bert was being felt long after the rain had stopped

Clean up begins after storm - but parts of county still on flood alert

Shots being fired at Lulworth Ranges

Shots being fired at Lulworth Ranges

Notice given of life firing on Dorset ranges

Campaigners for peace in Gaza met in Dorchester for a public meeting

Campaigners for peace in Gaza met in Dorchester for a public meeting

Israel Hamas War

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Campaigners for peace in Gaza host public meeting

Almost 4,000 adults contacted the NSPCC Helpline with concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse in the first six months of 2024/25

Almost 4,000 adults contacted the NSPCC Helpline with concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse in the first six months of 2024/25

Surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse

Three people were rescued in Sturminster Marshall after their vehicles became trapped in floodwater

Three people were rescued in Sturminster Marshall after their vehicles became trapped in floodwater

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Driver stuck in car rescued from flood water

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Heavy rain and 60mph wind - how Storm Bert battered Dorset

Five rounds of closures for A31 as resurfacing work begins - all you need to know

Five rounds of closures for A31 as resurfacing work begins - all you need to know

Five rounds of closures for main road - all you need to know

Mr M from Dorset has scooped up a £1m cash prize after entering the ‘Cash Bolt Christmas Millionaire’ game courtesy of The National Lottery.

Mr M from Dorset has scooped up a £1m cash prize after entering the ‘Cash Bolt Christmas Millionaire’ game courtesy of The National Lottery.

Dorset man wins £1 million on lottery

Gomez, the abandoned kitten

Gomez, the abandoned kitten

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Shocking rise in number of abandoned animals

A road near Sherborne has flooded and a broken down car is also blocking the route

A road near Sherborne has flooded and a broken down car is also blocking the route

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Broken down car trapped in flood water closes road

Flood warnings remain in place across Dorset

Flood warnings remain in place across Dorset

Flood warnings remain in place after weekend storm

Peter Dixon and wife Joey Clarkson with film crew for Escape to the Country

Peter Dixon and wife Joey Clarkson with film crew for Escape to the Country

Creative couple share love of Dorset on hit TV property show

Maria Munn in her studio

Maria Munn in her studio

‘My amazing new life after being hit by a lorry’

George and Camilla Phillips

George and Camilla Phillips

‘I had no choice’: Mum pulls son out of school after ‘disgusting' council treatment

The Candles on the Hill is an annual event held on St Catherine’s Hill on Sunday and commemorates St Catherine of Alexandria

The Candles on the Hill is an annual event held on St Catherine’s Hill on Sunday and commemorates St Catherine of Alexandria

Storm alters plans for spectacular candlelight event

Dorset Police said at around 6am today a vehicle collided with the porch of a pub, on the A37 Yeovil Road in Melbury Osmond

Dorset Police said at around 6am today a vehicle collided with the porch of a pub, on the A37 Yeovil Road in Melbury Osmond

Car crashes into pub's porch

Wareham level crossing has been the recent topic of conversation between residents after Dorset Council announced it wants to modify the railway bridge with either a lift or ramp.

Wareham level crossing has been the recent topic of conversation between residents after Dorset Council announced it wants to modify the railway bridge with either a lift or ramp.

Local government

'Please work with us, not against us' - Council plea on rail crossing

Sandbanks Ferry Image: Newsquest

Sandbanks Ferry Image: Newsquest

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Chain ferry public inquiry sees higher than expected demand for attendance

Great Western Railway train at Westbury

Great Western Railway train at Westbury

Great Western Railway

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Train services stopped as fallen tree blocks track

The fire service has issued advice to motorists as roads are likely to remain flooded following Storm Bert

The fire service has issued advice to motorists as roads are likely to remain flooded following Storm Bert

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Drivers advised 'to take care' as roads likely to remain flooded after heavy rain

See the latest planning decisions

See the latest planning decisions

Planning and development

Village hall extension among latest planning decisions

East Street, Bridport, in 1856

East Street, Bridport, in 1856

One of the oldest pictures of town shows how little it's changed

Children are waiting for a diagnosis

Children are waiting for a diagnosis

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More than 100 patients waiting for autism diagnosis

Repair Cafe with Women's Refuge

Repair Cafe with Women's Refuge

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Repair cafe to donate hundreds to local causes - for potentially the last time

Work on Chideock path to Bridport

Work on Chideock path to Bridport

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Much-needed walking path out of village a step closer

Crockway Farm staff at the National Pig Awards

Crockway Farm staff at the National Pig Awards

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Dorset farm wins big in national awards

Cancer Research UK Campaigners - Medium

Cancer Research UK Campaigners - Medium

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Dorset MPs urged to vote to vote 'yes' for a smoke free UK

Keir Starmer was asked about the petition on ITV’s This Morning programme

Keir Starmer was asked about the petition on ITV’s This Morning programme

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Keir Starmer responds to general election rumours as petition gains popularity

Flooding closes the A35 - vehicle stuck in water

Snowploughs were deployed across Dorset

Snowploughs were deployed across Dorset

Local government

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'Grit isn’t a magic solution': Council responds after snow causes travel chaos

SSE says that 140 postcodes have been affected, and estimates that 1,775 customers are impacted

SSE says that 140 postcodes have been affected, and estimates that 1,775 customers are impacted

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More than a thousand without power in mass cut

RECAP: Storm Bert brings 60mph winds, heavy rain and disruption

Large waves crash ashore on the beach during Storm Bert at West Bay. 23rd November 2024.

Large waves crash ashore on the beach during Storm Bert at West Bay. 23rd November 2024.

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Hour-by-hour forecast as storm hits Dorset

Firefighters were alerted to reports of around 70 sheep that were stuck on a riverbank this morning (November 24).

Firefighters were alerted to reports of around 70 sheep that were stuck on a riverbank this morning (November 24).

Two sheep missing after firefighters called to rescue flock on riverbank

The Candles on the Hill is an annual event held on St Catherine’s Hill on Sunday and commemorates St Catherine of Alexandria

The Candles on the Hill is an annual event held on St Catherine’s Hill on Sunday and commemorates St Catherine of Alexandria

Storm alters plans for spectacular candlelight event

RSPCA Water Rescue Team

RSPCA Water Rescue Team

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RSPCA Water Rescue Team on standby as flooding threatens animals

Flood alerts are in yellow, warnings in red

Flood alerts are in yellow, warnings in red

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Flood warning issued as storm batters Dorset

Martin Clunes presents a signed copy of his new book to Harriet Laurie, co-founder of Weymouth charity TheHorseCourse

Martin Clunes presents a signed copy of his new book to Harriet Laurie, co-founder of Weymouth charity TheHorseCourse

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Martin Clunes in touching tribute to heroic Dorset horse

Sport

Weymouth striker Jaiden Bartolo against Hornchurch

Urchins defeat 'not a step backward.' insists Terras boss

Tom Killick has said his team are trying to 'snap out' of their recent dip in form

Tom Killick has said his team are trying to 'snap out' of their recent dip in form

Dorchester Town FC

'We are not in a desperate situation' - Magpies remain upbeat despite winless run

Weymouth suffered a 1-0 defeat away to Hornchurch

Weymouth suffered a 1-0 defeat away to Hornchurch

Weymouth's unbeaten run ends after defeat to Hornchurch

Marcus Daws' 25 yard free kick was decisive in Dorchester's 1-1 draw against Taunton Town

Marcus Daws' 25 yard free kick was decisive in Dorchester's 1-1 draw against Taunton Town

Dorchester Town FC

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Daws free-kick earns Magpies a point in Taunton clash

Magpies boss Tom Killick

Magpies boss Tom Killick

Dorchester Town FC

Killick: "We need to get back to winning ways"

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National Sport

Ruby Mace hopes to be a part of England’s long-term plan (Mike Egerton/PA)

Ruby Mace hopes to be a part of England’s long-term plan (Mike Egerton/PA)

Ruby Mace sets sights on cementing England starting spot after ‘dream’ call-up

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (Ryan Sun/AP)

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (Ryan Sun/AP)

Baltimore Ravens hold off Los Angeles Chargers 30-23

Joe Root (right) is happy to honour former England great Graham Thorpe (Jason O’Brien/PA)

Joe Root (right) is happy to honour former England great Graham Thorpe (Jason O’Brien/PA)

‘Humdinger’ – Joe Root hopes England and New Zealand can be at respective best

Jacob Bethell will make his Test debut against New Zealand at number three (Danny Lawson/PA)

Jacob Bethell will make his Test debut against New Zealand at number three (Danny Lawson/PA)

Jacob Bethell to make England Test debut at number three against New Zealand

Kyren Wilson struggled with a headache during his opening match at the Barbican (Danny Lawson/PA)

Kyren Wilson struggled with a headache during his opening match at the Barbican (Danny Lawson/PA)

Kyren Wilson overcomes headache to thrash Stephen Maguire at UK Championship

Julen Lopetegui felt West Ham deserved victory (Richard Sellers/PA)

Julen Lopetegui felt West Ham deserved victory (Richard Sellers/PA)

Julen Lopetegui says West Ham were worthy winners at Newcastle

Tiger Woods will not compete at the Hero World Challenge next month (Jane Barlow/PA)

Tiger Woods will not compete at the Hero World Challenge next month (Jane Barlow/PA)

Tiger Woods will not compete at Hero World Challenge

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Letters to the Editor

Weymouth Esplanade Picture: Graham Hunt

Weymouth Esplanade Picture: Graham Hunt

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'I will not be returning to Weymouth and will tell my friends with kids to stay away'

Moors Valley Image: Echo photographer

Moors Valley Image: Echo photographer

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'Why does country park need to sell alcohol?'

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'Why all the fuss about Taylor Swift?'

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Dorchester

Dr Leslie Spiers helped rescue a woman from the river outisde his home after her car became trapped in floodwater

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'It was the only option' - Hero pensioner saves woman from river

Weymouth striker Jaiden Bartolo against Hornchurch

Weymouth striker Jaiden Bartolo against Hornchurch

Urchins defeat 'not a step backward.' insists Terras boss

There was another chance to see the Dorset episode of Bill Bailey's Perfect Pub Walks

There was another chance to see the Dorset episode of Bill Bailey's Perfect Pub Walks

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Pub walks programme showcases Dorset on national TV

'No fluff' independent replaces town's Best Western hotel

The Weymouth and Dorset Music Festival is to end after 36 years

The Weymouth and Dorset Music Festival is to end after 36 years

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Dorset music festival scrapped after 36 years

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In The Dock

Weymouth Magistrates' Court

In the Dock - See who has been before the courts

Weymouth Magistrates' Court

Weymouth Magistrates' Court

In the Dock - See who has been before the courts

Taken from Weymouth Magistrates Court registers dated: September 20, 23, 25, 24, 25 and 27

Taken from Weymouth Magistrates Court registers dated: September 20, 23, 25, 24, 25 and 27

In the Dock - See who has been before the courts

Weymouth Magistrates' Court

Weymouth Magistrates' Court

In the Dock - See who has been before the courts

Taken from Weymouth Magistrates Court registers dated: August 8 to August 19

Taken from Weymouth Magistrates Court registers dated: August 8 to August 19

In the Dock - See who has been before the courts

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Rescuers wait on the beach of Marsa Alam, Egypt, after a tourist yacht sank in the Red Sea (AP)

Rescuers wait on the beach of Marsa Alam, Egypt, after a tourist yacht sank in the Red Sea (AP)

Two Britons missing after tourist yacht sinks off Egypt coast

A general view of Norwich Crown and County Court (Stephen Pond/PA)

A general view of Norwich Crown and County Court (Stephen Pond/PA)

Teenage driver who filmed himself steering with knees before crash is jailed

Cancer-surviving opera singer Monica McGhee has created a new piece of music to highlight NHS waiting times (Daniel Lewis/PA)

Cancer-surviving opera singer Monica McGhee has created a new piece of music to highlight NHS waiting times (Daniel Lewis/PA)

Opera singer who survived cancer writes song to highlight NHS waiting times

FILE – President-elect Donald Trump speaks (Alex Brandon, File/AP)

FILE – President-elect Donald Trump speaks (Alex Brandon, File/AP)

Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China

Relatives of Korean victims and South Korean officials offer a prayer during a memorial service in Sado, a day after boycotting a memorial organized by Japanese officials. (Eugene Hoshiko/AP)

Relatives of Korean victims and South Korean officials offer a prayer during a memorial service in Sado, a day after boycotting a memorial organized by Japanese officials. (Eugene Hoshiko/AP)

South Korea holds memorial for forced laborers in Japan

Supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan burn bushes to reduce the impact of tear gas shells fired by police officers in Pakistan (Maaz Awan/AP)

Supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan burn bushes to reduce the impact of tear gas shells fired by police officers in Pakistan (Maaz Awan/AP)

Imran Khan supporters breach lockdown and defy government threat to open fire

A collection of British newspapers.

A collection of British newspapers.

What the papers say – November 26

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