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60 firefighters battle thatched roof blaze overnight
Around 60 firefighters worked through the night battling a huge fire which tore through a thatched property in east Dorset. Emergency services were called to Holt Lane in the village of Holt, near Wimborne, shortly before 6pm on Friday evening
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Fundraiser set up for family involved in crash tragedy which killed 'beautiful lady'
A FUNDRAISER has been set up to help the family involved in a fatal west Dorset crash on Wednesday which claimed the life of a 'beautiful lady'. Several emergency services rushed to the A3066 in Mosterton just after 8pm to reports that three people
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Just Stop Oil activists found guilty of causing a public nuisance over F1 protest
SIX Just Stop Oil activists have been told they should ‘be in no doubt’ that they face a prison term after being found guilty of causing a public nuisance. Louis McKechnie, 22 and originally from Weymouth, is among those to have been found guilty
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Police issue update on nine puppies which were stolen in May last year
PUPPIES which were stolen from Bournemouth last May have still not been found – despite “extensive enquiries”. As reported last year, nine American bulldog puppies were stolen from an address in the Charminster Road during the early hours of May
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Delays after roundabout crash
A crash at a busy roundabout led to long delays between Weymouth and Dorchester. Emergency services were called to Weymouth relief road at 11.09 am after reports of a one-vehicle collision at the Jurassic Roundabout. The A354 was partially
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Collapsed wall to be repaired - after one year of traffic delays and frustration
REPAIRS will start next week on a collapsed wall that has seen a stretch of the A30 in north Dorset partially closed for a year. Motorists in Sherborne have faced daily delays on the A30 Kitt Hill since February last year when a car crashed into
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"Incredibly busy" - hospital warns over lengthy waits at emergency department
DORSET County Hospital’s emergency department is “extremely busy” this morning with residents being warned to expect lengthy waits into the weekend. Those with minor injuries or illnesses have been told not to visit the A&E department of the
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Police “increasingly concerned” about missing teen who could be in Dorset
POLICE are growing ‘increasingly concerned’ for the welfare of a missing teen who it's believed could be in Dorset. Lana Curtis-Hornby, 16, was recently reported missing from the Saltash area of Cornwall with police saying she is believed to have
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Woman dies and two injured after being hit by car
A woman has died after a serious crash which also left another woman and a young boy injured. Emergency services, including police, paramedics, the fire service and multiple air ambulance - rushed to the A3066 in Mosterton just after 8.10pm on
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Balti must find form - Nott
BALTI Sports’ boss Marco Nott believes it will take more than training sessions to turn his side’s form around, insisting his players need to “figure it out on the pitch”. Nott’s men host Sturminster Marshall tomorrow (2pm) looking to avoid a hat-trick
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Free parking on offer to people involved in charitable events in Weymouth
Parking in selected Weymouth car parks is to be offered for free to those involved in charitable events. In a partnership between Weymouth Town Council and Dorset Council, four dates have been selected in 2023 for when local organisations can use
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Book helping people enjoy nature during the colder months to be given out for free
A LIMITED EDITION book to help people enjoy Dorset's nature through the colder winter months is to be given out for free. The book, titled Seasons of Stories Winter, looks at the seasonal changes taking place at this time of year and is told through
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'Eyesore' building near railway station is 'finally' demolished
AN 'EYESORE' building near Dorchester South railway station has been demolished after 'blighting the area'. West Dorset MP Chris Loder has been one of the figures calling for more action to improve the facilities at the railway station. The
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Man admits stalking woman after placing tracking device on her car
A MAN who placed a tracking device on a woman’s car to follow her movements has pleaded guilty to stalking his victim. Sam Woods, also known as Samuel Paul Woods, appeared before Weymouth Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, February 2 for sentencing
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Man fined and disqualified from driving after taking vehicle without consent
A MAN has been fined and disqualified from driving for twice taking a car without the permission of its owner and other motoring offences. Danny Hopwood, 53, was charged with six offences at Weymouth Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, February 1.
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Community café offers free meals to members of the public
The Veterans Hub Community Café is offering a free meal and hot drink to anyone on a Tuesday night. Between 5pm and 7pm on Tuesday nights, the café on Portland Road will offer a warm space with free hot drinks, a free homemade meal and a place
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Chip shop back open after extensive closure
A FISH and chip shop in Weymouth is set to welcome back customers after a Christmas break. Jackson's Fish and Chips in Weymouth has been shut since the end of November but will re-open on Friday, February 10. The chip shop on Frederick place
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Town's entertainment quarter is in the mood for love with special events
Special events are being held in a town's entertainment quarter to mark the most romantic day of the year. Dorchester businesses- at Brewery Square will celebrate Valentine’s Day with themed activities. Singer Emma Marshall will be performing
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Fewer at risk people get flu jab in Dorset
Fewer people encouraged to receive the flu jab in Dorset had been vaccinated by the end of 2022 than a year earlier, new figures show. It comes after flu cases soared during December, with the NHS urging people to get the jab if they have not already
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'Proof' that dinosaurs are not extinct as popular trail returns
AN event which promises to take Weymouth back to pre-historic times will begin this weekend. Following the success of last year's event, the Dinosaur trail, which is organised by the We Are Weymouth group, will see five life-size dinosaurs spring
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Dorset cat-lovers needed
Cats Protection is calling for more volunteers with cat welfare experience to help them look after an increasing number of sick moggies. In Weymouth, the demand for staff to help look after the cats which are taken in has increased and the centre
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Footballers field questions from schoolchildren
Staff from Weymouth Football Club and the team captain paid a visit to a local school to answer youngsters' questions on the beautiful game. Three members of Weymouth Football Club, including the team captain, visited St Augustine’s Catholic Primary
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Villagers' supper club raises more than £23k for local causes
A community-based supper group has raised more than £23,000 for local charities since its inception in 2016. Members of Martinstown Circle Suppers raise money by taking turns to host and pay for attending meals in each other's homes, with all of
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Repeat offender committed to prison for eight months
A MAN who has repeatedly been found with a mobile phone inside a prison has received an eight month custodial sentence. Kieran Quigley, of HMP Portland, appeared at Weymouth Magistrates Court via video link on Friday, February 3 for sentencing.
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Woman fined after trespassing at police station
A WOMAN has been fined after entering a police station as a trespasser with intent to commit criminal damage. Kiri Marie Derham, 34, appeared at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, February 2 for sentencing having previously admitted one charge
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Terras have earned chance of survival, says Wilkinson
WEYMOUTH boss Bobby Wilkinson insists the Terras “have given ourselves a chance” of Vanarama National League South survival. Weymouth have picked up six points in their past three matches but did surrender a 1-0 half-time lead as Concord Rangers
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Artist behind boats artwork with a message in museum talk
Shire Hall Museum is hosting an evening in conversation with Syrian-born artist Issam Kourbaj on Monday, February 13 at 7pm. Issam's 12 tiny boats, from his series Dark Water, Burning World, are currently on display in Shire Hall Museum’s exhibition
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Dorset dubbed one of the UK's hotspots for careless driving - research
DORSET has been dubbed one of the UK's hotspots for careless driving, according to new research. The data has been compiled by car dealer Big Motoring World, which has revealed which English counties have the most careless drivers. The latest
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Dorchester to lock horns with Trowbridge
DORCHESTER lock horns with Trowbridge Seconds at Surcouf Park in their Counties One Tribute Southern South clash tomorrow (2.30pm). The visitors sit 11th in the table to Dorchester’s sixth, but coach Josh Ovey knows his side will need to be on
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'The players can sense it' - Magpies eager to win again
DORCHESTER Town boss Glenn Howes insists there is “no hiding” from the Magpies’ recent losses and expects a big performance against Hanwell Town tomorrow (3pm). Howes’ men welcome the Geordies to the Avenue Stadium after defeats to Swindon Supermarine
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'We need a safe, legal system for genuine asylum seekers'
THE UK has a proud record on immigration. Many have come here seeking refuge and a new start and many have made a huge success of it. However, the sheer number of young, single, fit men arriving by way of safe and friendly European countries
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Baffins trip an 'incredibly hard task' for Blues
PORTLAND United manager Kyle Critchell believes the Blues’ trip to Baffins Milton Rovers represents an “incredibly hard task” tomorrow (3pm). Critchell’s men took their first victory under his stewardship last weekend, beating Hamble 2-1 at home
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'THOUGHTLESS': Bad parking blasted as fire engine squeezes between cars
Firefighters have issued a warning to motorists after a fire engine squeezed through an extremely tight space on a Weymouth road. A picture was posted to social media which showed a fire engine driving down Franklin Road in Weymouth on Wednesday
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Second homeowners vow to sell up if Dorset council tax doubled
SOME second homeowners in Dorset are likely to do what they can to avoid a doubling of the council tax on their homes – should it be introduced. Others have said they will sell up and not come back to the county again – according to councillors
