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Further appeal for information in search for missing Steven Clarke from Wareham
Dorset Police have made another appeal for information in their search for Steven Clarke from Wareham. Steven, aged 54, has been missing since Thursday, January 26, with the last known sighting of him at around 11.20am in Bells Orchard Lane.
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PICTURES: President Zelensky and Rishi Sunak meet Ukrainian troops in Dorset
PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelensky visited Dorset today to meet Ukrainian troops being trained by the British Army during his first trip to the UK since the Russian invasion. President Zelensky and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak were shown around Lulworth
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President Zelensky and Rishi Sunak to visit troops in Dorset later today
UKRAINE’s President Volodymyr Zelensky will pay a surprise visit to Ukrainian troops being trained in Dorset later this afternoon. President Zelensky will be joined by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in a visit to Lulworth, it has been confirmed.
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£13,000 worth of phones stolen from supermarket in evening raid
CCTV images have been released after £13,000 worth of phones were stolen from a supermarket in north Dorset. It is reported that, at around 6.35pm on Friday, February 3, three suspects entered the Tesco store on Christy's Lane in Shaftesbury and
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Blaze drama as car destroyed in fire
Firefighters were called to Nursery Gardens in Bridport after a car caught fire. Pictures show firefighters tackling the blaze and the aftermath which left the front of the vehicle badly damaged. A spokesperson for Dorset and Wiltshire Fire
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All female fire staff to be interviewed following abuse allegations
DORSET and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue say its own investigation into allegations of abuse and inappropriate behaviour will include speaking to every one of its female staff. It follows revelations disclosed in an ITV news programme which detailed
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£2m boost towards new DCH helipad
PLANS to construct a new helipad at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) have been boosted following a £2 million donation. The HELP Appeal, the only charity in the country that funds NHS hospital helipads, has donated the funds which are to be used as
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WATCH: Dramatic video of Dorset chimney fire
A dramatic video shows a chimney fire at a property in Wareham yesterday. The blaze at Stowell Close, Wareham was reported at 11.31am on February 7. The chimney fire had occurred above a wood-burning stove and was extinguished by a crew from
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Tragedy as man found dead at home in Weymouth
A MAN was found dead at home in Weymouth after emergency services were alerted to the scene. Dorset Police received a report from the ambulance service on Friday, February 3 that a man in his 60s had died at an address on Cobham Drive in Weymouth
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Boy, 14, injured in hit and run crash
A TEENAGER sustained cuts and bruises after being involved in a collision with a car that subsequently failed to stop. It is reported that, at around 7am on Tuesday, January 17, a crash took place at the junction of Salisbury Street and Damory
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Missing man found by police after four days of searches
A MAN who went missing for four days has been located, police said. Martyn Brown, 35, was reported to have left an address in Wyke Regis at around 7am on Saturday, February 4. Concerns had been raised for Martyn's welfare and he was said to
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Met Office issues warning of fog for Dorset
FOG could cause travel disruption in Dorset this morning, the Met Office has warned. A yellow weather alert of fog has been issued for Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the rest of Dorset. It was issued in the early hours of this morning
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Terras' poor second half was 'mind-blowing' - Wilkinson
WEYMOUTH manager Bobby Wilkinson admitted the manner of the Terras’ poor second-half display was “mind-blowing” in the 2-1 loss to Concord Rangers. Wilkinson watched on as Weymouth bossed the first half, Tom Blair putting the hosts deservedly 1
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Balti ship five in 'embarrassing' Holt defeat
BALTI SPORTS 1 HOLT UNITED 5 BALTI Sports fell to another heavy Jewson Dorset Premier League defeat as Holt United took a 5-1 victory at Weymouth College. Balti were well in the game until collapsing midway through the second half to give
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Last-gasp Seahorses earn rare draw against title rivals
OAKMEADIANS 20 WEYMOUTH & PORTLAND 20 WEYMOUTH & Portland salvaged a 20-20 draw from their top-of-the-table tussle with Oakmeadians at Meyrick Park, writes Len Clarke. The Seahorses were trailing all match until the last minute when Matt
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Buckley yet to hold talks on Magpies deal extension
DORCHESTER Town captain Callum Buckley revealed he is yet to hold serious talks over extending his stay at the Avenue Stadium. Buckley, 26, is nearing the expiry of his contract at the Magpies, having committed to the end of the 2022/23 season.
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Super Seasiders crack the Aces to go top
LONDON ACES 2 WEYMOUTH 3 WEYMOUTH Beach Volleyball Club pulled off a scintillating 3-2 win over former National League Division One leaders London Aces to usurp their rivals at the top of the standings. Weymouth have played two more matches
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10 roads in Dorset to close for resurfacing this month
MOTORISTS will have to contend with ten road closures across the county this month to allow for resurfacing work to take place. The maintenance is designed to prolong the life of roads by coating them with a waterproof seal that also increases
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'Take steps to protect oil tanks from thieves' experts warn - amid increase in thefts
DORSET households are being reminded to protect their oil tanks from thieves as evidence emerges that theft of heating oil is rising. Around 18,000 homes in the county are not connected to the gas grid and instead rely on oil to heat their homes
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Tree planting ceremony for late Queen Elizabeth II this weekend
ANOTHER tree to commemorate the late Queen Elizabeth II is to be planted in Weymouth this weekend. The oak tree will be planted off Louviers Road in Weymouth by Mayor Clr Ann Weaving. Speaking ahead of the event the Mayor said: "It’s lovely
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Health and beauty worker wants to change 'bimbo' stereotype as she marks milestone
A WEYMOUTH small business owner who is marking her 10th year anniversary says she wants to change the perception of health and beauty workers. Michelle Broad started Michelle Helena Beauty back in 2013, basing herself out of an office building
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Family Science Day at Dorset Museum
Bring out your inner Albert Einstein with a day of science. Family Science Day is returning to Dorset Museum in Dorchester on Sunday, March 12 from 11am to 1pm or 2pm to 4pm. Children can meet a real scientist and take part in some interactive
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Charity donation to light up air ambulance
MORE than £25,000 has been donated to Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. The funds, which came to a total of £26,787, will help provide the ambulance service with new runway lights, helipad lighting, and a new windsock for its home at Henstridge
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Care home residents take part in a spot of birdwatching
Care home residents in Weymouth had a busy weekend observing different bird species. With binoculars at the ready, residents of Anning House, on Cross Road headed down to their garden for a spot of bird watching. This was part of the RSPB Big
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How to attend tonight's meeting about the future of Portland Hospital
THE future of Portland Hospital is to be discussed at a public meeting tonight - all are welcome to attend. A public listening event about local healthcare services has been organised by Portland Hospital Development Group and is being held at
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Awards launched to celebrate success of Dorset apprentices
Entries are open for awards recognising local apprentices. The Dorset Apprenticeship awards - which aim to celebrate the success of rising stars in the workplace - have opened for entries to mark the start of National Apprenticeship Week. Ian
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Hospices join partnership to promote accessible healthcare
TWO hospices for adults in Dorset have joined a programme aimed at making high-quality health and social care as accessible as possible. Weldmar Hospicecare, in Dorchester, and Lewis-Manning Hospice Care have joined the Dorset Care Record - a partnership
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Weymouth road to close across two days for roadworks
A road in Weymouth's Park District will be closed for a fixed period across two days whilst roadworks are carried out. William Street, near the Waterloo Pub, will be closed from 9.30am to 3.30pm on both Tuesday, February 14 and on Wednesday, February
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Inner Wheel celebrates fantastic afternoon of fundraising
WEYMOUTH’S Inner Wheel is celebrating the success of their ‘international lunch’. The event helped to raise £400 towards overseas causes supported by the Inner Wheel and saw guest speaker Anna Kent talk about her book Frontline Midwife. The
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Youths recognised for key role in major town fayre
Weymouth youths have been recognised for their key role in one of the biggest fundraising events in the Weymouth calendar. The Weymouth Sea Cadets volunteered at the ‘Fayre in the Square’ charity event in Weymouth, where they helped collect donations
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Take part in a star count to collect vital data to rewild the night sky
Volunteers are needed to help rewild the night sky by taking part in a star count. From February 17-24, the Countryside Charity (formerly known as CPRE) are encouraging people to record how clear their view of the night sky is. Last year saw
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Dorset farmer's plea after cow chased to its death by dogs
A Dorset farmer believes one of her cows was the victim of a dog chase - after finding it caught up in a fence dead. Alison Johnson, who owns a 250-acre farm in north Dorset, said she has seen a number of her livestock attacked by dogs over the
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Howes rues Magpies' lack of cutting edge
DORCHESTER Town manager Glenn Howes blamed a lack of cutting edge in the final third as the Magpies fell to a 2-0 defeat at North Leigh. Going into the game, bottom side North Leigh were eight points adrift of Hartley Wintney in 21st but defied
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Magpies come unstuck at relegation-threatened North Leigh
NORTH LEIGH 2 Thomas 14, Steele 34 DORCHESTER TOWN 0 DORCHESTER Town were stunned 2-0 by Pitching In Southern League Premier South bottom side North Leigh. The Magpies were sent to their third consecutive league defeat after first-half
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Rope used for tying up ferries donated to help apes exercise
ROPES previously used to tie up ferries to the Isle of Wight have been handed to Monkey World in Dorset to help apes exercise. More than 100 metres of worn-out rope will be used in various monkey enclosures at the centre near Wool. They were
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Town centre sex attack on vulnerable teen 'part of civic duty', man tells court
A MAN who “targeted a young girl” in a town centre sex attack has been handed a suspended sentence. Minhaj Khan, 31, appeared before Bournemouth Crown Court for sentencing on Friday, January 31 after prosecutors had previously argued for a starting
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Investigations continue after woman's death in pub
Investigations into the death of a woman at a Weymouth pub are continuing. Officers were called to the Tides Inn on King Street at 12.45 am on Saturday following reports from the ambulance service of an 'unresponsive woman' at the address.
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'Make criminals pay not taxpayers' - PCC's call to tackle 'menace' fly-tippers
REPEAT fly-tippers should be fined a minimum of £50,000, according to Dorset's Police and Crime Commissioner. David Sidwick, who has been in post since 2021, has penned a letter to Therese Coffey, Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural
