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Traffic delays after two-vehicle crash on A352
A TWO-VEHICLE road collision caused delays on the A352 in Wareham. The incident took place at around 4:30 pm on Monday, February 13 on the A352 Wareham Road near Wool railway station. As a result, there were reportedly delays in both directions
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WATCH: Moment parcel was stolen after delivery driver left it outside porch
A parcel was stolen from outside a porch at a Bournemouth home leaving a resident frustrated at delivery drivers not leaving parcels in safe spaces. Nick Shipp, who lives in Saxonhurst Road, Northbourne, caught the thief on a camera in his porch
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Arrest after late night fight outside town centre pub
A man was arrested following a fight in Dorchester town centre on the weekend. Police were reported to a fight involving two men at around 1.05 am outside the Royal Oak Pub on High West Street on Sunday, February 12. Following the incident
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Man jailed for five years after sexually assaulting partner in his own home
A MAN has been jailed for five years after sexually assaulting his partner at home. David Charles Owens, 55 and from Weymouth, appeared before Bournemouth Crown Court for sentencing on Thursday, February 2. He had previously been convicted
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Police searching for missing teenager
POLICE are asking for information from the public after a teenager went missing from Charminster, near Dorchester on Saturday evening. Alice Bendall, who is also known as Alex and is 18-years-old, was reported missing at around 3pm on Sunday, February
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Police helicopter and coastguard scrambled to coastal search
EMERGENCY services were involved in extensive late-night coastal searches involving the use of the police helicopter. The coastguard reported being called to assist police officers on Portland at 9pm on Sunday, February 12 with crews from Wyke
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Put in a £1 and help us keep the elderly warm during cost-of-living crisis
THE Dorset Echo is helping Dorset Community Foundation keep elderly and vulnerable people warm in the cost of living crisis with its Put In A Pound appeal. Readers are already supporting the appeal by donating £1, which will go towards the foundation
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Modern design to replace 1970s seaside village home divides opinion
CONCERNS have been raised about a striking new home being proposed at Ringstead – to replace an existing property. The modern design has attracted objections from neighbours, although it also has supporters, including an immediate neighbour.
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Police increase patrols after reports of anti-social behaviour
POLICE have increased high-visibility patrols after recent complaints of anti-social behaviour. The patrols follow a number of reports of anti-social behaviour on Littlemoor Road and Chelwood Close in Weymouth. Officers from Weymouth and Portland
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All-round Magpies please assistant Wood
DORCHESTER Town assistant James Wood expressed his satisfaction with most aspects of the Magpies’ 3-0 win over Hanwell Town. Coming into the game with three successive losses, Dorchester nipped that trend in the bud as Charlie Gunson scored two
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Wilkinson 'hurting' after Hemel's late 'sucker punch'
WEYMOUTH manager Bobby Wilkinson confessed the Terras’ 2-1 defeat at Hemel Hempstead Town left him “hurting”. For the second consecutive game, Weymouth managed to get themselves in front, Nahum Melvin-Lambert’s header brilliantly saved by Craig
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Care home residents to host special one-day art exhibition
CARE home residents in Weymouth and Dorchester are getting set to host a special one-day only art exhibition. The art display will take place at Pilgrim House, just off Hope Square, between 12pm and 5pm on Tuesday, February 14. All of the work
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Rotary club supporting relief efforts after Turkey-Syria earthquake
A ROTARY club in Dorset is helping survivors of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria by donating a number of water survival boxes. The earthquake, which first struck a number of areas in Turkey and Syria on Monday, February 6, has seen
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Mayor looks to re-establish friendly ties with twin town after society folds
The mayor of Portland paid a visit to a community in Germany to re-establish friendly ties. At the invitation of mayor Ulrike Drossel of Holzwickede, Cllr Pete Roper attend the inauguration of a new town hall and community centre. Cllr Roper
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Delight as church set for grand re-opening after delayed building work
A CHURCH community is breathing a sigh of relief after delayed repair work on their historic place of worship has finally been completed. Holy Trinity Parish Church in Weymouth, which has undergone urgent repair work, will hold a grand re-opening
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UK marathon walker and family stop off at community cafe
A couple who have been walking the UK coastline stopped off at a veterans cafe in Weymouth. Christian Lewis and Kate Barron have been raising money for SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity, and are aiming to circumnavigate the country. Christian
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Experience a barber shop like no other at escape room attraction
A NEW immersive escape room experience has been launched as part of a collaboration with two independent businesses. Seventh Seal, a traditional barber shop, has teamed up with The Great Big Escape in Dorchester’s Brewery Square to present ‘The
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Sixth formers seal Oxbridge places
A SELECTION of year 13 students from a school in Dorchester are celebrating after securing a place at Oxford and Cambridge universities. Nine students from Thomas Hardye school in Dorchester have been successful in achieving an offer to study at
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Man given suspended sentence for driving whilst disqualified
A MAN from Portland has been given a suspended prison sentence after admitting driving whilst disqualified. David Donovan Lodge, whose address was given as Channel View Road on Portland, appeared before Weymouth Magistrates Court on Thursday, February
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Man admits asking underage girl to send him naked photos
A 42-year-old man has admitted asking an underage girl to send him naked images before describing sexual acts he wished to carry out. Benjamin Robert Heal, whose address was given as Robin Way in Stalbridge, appeared before Weymouth Magistrates
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War of words breaks out on 'grandstanding' over contactless beach hire plans
FUNDING looks set to be approved for the trial of contactless payments for deckchair hires at one site on Weymouth Beach, despite accusations of ‘grandstanding’ between councillors. Councillors are recommended to approve £15,250 of funding; £250
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Weymouth's Brewers Quay set to be revived as 'major tourist attraction'
AS Weymouth’s derelict Brewers Quay has decayed over the years, so too have hopes that the Victorian red brick building could be revived to its former glory – until now. A local firm is taking on the mammoth task of renovating and redeveloping
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Woman, 22, tragically died at home, inquest told
A WOMAN tragically died at her home address after, an inquest has been told. Richard Middleton, assistant coroner for Dorset, opened the inquest into the death of Elise Isobel Dominy at a short hearing held at Bournemouth Town Hall on Friday, February
