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Hollywood actress Raquel Welch dies aged 82
Fantastic Voyage star Raquel Welch has died at the age of 82, her manager and family have confirmed. The American actress and model rose to fame after starring in Fantastic Voyage and One Million Years BC back-to-back in 1966, despite only having
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Calls to change hit and run laws to give cats same rights as other animals
Sadly, cats are frequently hit by cars in the UK, with current rules not requiring the driver to stop. However, there are now calls to change hit-and-run laws to give them parity with other animals. A campaign from the road safety charity IAM
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Missing mother Nicola Bulley had 'significant issues with alcohol', police say
Missing mother Nicola Bulley had "some significant issues with alcohol", police have said. Ms Bulley, 45, had “some vulnerabilities at the time she went missing” which had caused challenges for her partner Paul Ansell and their family, according
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'This hasn't happened in 20 years': Controlled burn leads to heathland fire
A STRETCH of Dorset heathland has been destroyed by a fire which started with a controlled burn. Emergency services were called to Holt Heath at 1.27pm on Wednesday for a blaze which involved approximately nine hectares of heathland. The National
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Dorset murderer released from prison
Bournemouth murderer Russell Causley who has never revealed where he hid his wife’s body has been released from prison, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed. Russell Causley made UK legal history last year when he became the first prisoner to
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'We beg you to come home' - Family plea for help to find missing teen
The family of a missing teen have made a plea for help after the latest sighting of the missing youth. Alice Bendall - who is also known as Alex - is 18 years old and was reported missing at around 3pm on Sunday 12 February 2023. Police have
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Generator worth £16,000 stolen from building site
A generator worth more than £16,000 has been stolen from a building site in Abbotsbury. The generator was stolen between the afternoon of Wednesday, February 1 and the morning of Thursday, February 9 from a secure building site in the village of
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Police car involved in crash
A police car has been badly damaged after a crash with another vehicle near a roundabout. The collision took place at around 10.40 am this morning near Weirs Roundabout, where the A37 meets the B3147 in Dorchester. The police car was attending
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'Closed for a lick of paint': Lidl store shut and will now be demolished
A LIDL store in Dorset has shut and will not reopen for nine more months. Lidl’s Ferndown store, along the A347 Ringwood Road near Sainsbury’s, closed on Monday, February 13 and will not reopen until November 9. A sign outside the store says
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New sighting of missing teen prompts fresh appeal as searches continue
A NEW sighting of a missing teen has been confirmed - with police issuing a further renewed appeal to help find the 18-year-old. Alice Bendall, also known as Alex, was reported missing at around 3pm on Sunday, February 12 and police have now said
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Married couples could be eligible for £250 cash boost - how to claim
Married couples are being urged to check if they are eligible for Marriage Allowance, which could save them up to £252 a year. More than 2.1 million couples currently benefit from Marriage Allowance, but HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) estimates
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What is today's Wordle word? February 15 2023 hints and answer
Wordle has taken the world by storm, and if you’ve not given in to playing the daily game, we can guarantee you’ve seen the elusive squares all over social media. The aim of the game is to find a 5-letter word in only six attempts. The game
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Tesco issue two-week warning as shoppers urged to take action
Tesco has issued a two-week warning to millions of customers with a Tesco Clubcard. More than £16 million worth of Clubcard vouchers have yet to be redeemed by shoppers, and the vouchers will expire later this month. First issued in February
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Met Office warns 'major weather event' likely to hit the UK in coming weeks
The Met Office has warned a “major weather event” is likely to take place in the UK in the coming weeks. The forecaster has said a major sudden stratospheric warning (SSW) is “now likely to take place” in late February or early March. It was
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Major Dorset employer planning significant redundancies
DORSET employer Nationwide is planning to axe around 450 jobs in what has been described as the most significant loss of jobs at the building society for many years. The society employs around 1,200 people in the Bournemouth area, including around
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New £8m housing development on derelict depot land officially completed
A DORSET housebuilder has completed an £8million housing development on formerly derelict land. AJC Group unveiled its 21 new homes in the rural Dorset village of Hazelbury Bryan with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by those directly involved
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'Portland coast is one of the best' - 200 run along Portland coast
Some 200 runners took to the coast of Portland at the weekend for a 10k, half-marathon and marathon. The sold-out Bustinskin run along the Portland coast took place on Sunday, February 12, and 200 people took part across the three distances.
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Dorchester power to 13-try victory over Trowbridge
DORCHESTER 79 TROWBRIDGE II 5 DORCHESTER proved to be far too strong for Trowbridge Seconds in Counties One Tribute Southern South, running in 13 tries at Surcouf Park. The first 15 minutes of the match were relatively equal, Tom Louch’
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Seasiders stay top after tense five-set victory
WEYMOUTH 3 MANCHESTER MARVELS 2 WEYMOUTH remain top of the National League Division One table after winning a five-set thriller against Manchester Marvels at Redlands. Marvels came into the game bottom of the standings but showed all their
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Show designed for audience with disabilities to arrive in town next month
AN AWARD-WINNING theatre show for audiences with learning disabilities is set to arrive in Dorchester next month as part of a national tour. The charity Concrete Youth has announced that it will be touring its production of To the Moon and Back
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Proportion of women in Dorset on long-term contraception below pre-pandemic levels
The proportion of women in Dorset on long-term contraception remained below pre-pandemic levels, new figures show. MSI Reproductive Choices, an NGO providing reproductive healthcare, said the Covid-19 pandemic worsened the already overstretched
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Overnight closures for busy Weymouth road
A well-used route in Weymouth is to close overnight for the majority of next week. Radipole Lane in Weymouth will close overnight between 8pm and 6am starting from Tuesday, February 21 until Saturday, February 25. The closure will allow for
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Tiny seabird saved from decline on Dorset coast
ONE of the UK's smallest and most vulnerable seabirds commonly found on a west Dorset beach is being saved from decline by volunteers. The Little Tern, weighing no more than a tennis ball, has seen its population decline since the 1980s, with its
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Legg an 'exciting change' as Dorchester captain
DAN Belt believes new Dorchester Cricket Club captain Jon Legg has all the right tools to succeed in his fledgling season as skipper. Legg takes the reins from former Dorset all-rounder Belt in 2023 having prepared for the role as vice-captain
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Buse confident Terras can climb table
MIDFIELDER Matt Buse revealed Weymouth’s squad possesses the confidence to survive in the Vanarama National League South this season. Weymouth have claimed six points in their past four games, inching closer to escaping the bottom four despite
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Curtain's up on pantomime after three-year hiatus
AFTER a three-year break a local pantomime group is set to make a return. Preston Pantomime Group is returning today (Wednesday, February 15) for the first of four performances of Jack and the Beanstalk. Director Tim Moss said: “Returning
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Actor competing on BBC quiz show for funds for Dorset charity this weekend
A PATRON of Dorset charity Julia's House Debra Stephenson will appear on a hit BBC quiz show this weekend. Actress and comedian Ms Stephenson was raising much-needed funds for the children's hospice, which covers Dorset and Wiltshire. She took
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Weymouth café owner re-united with stolen giant ice cream cone
A Weymouth café owner has been reunited with a stolen six-foot ice cream cone. Nearly five months after a giant ice cream cone was stolen from the Caddy Shack at Weymouth and Portland Rugby Club, owner Emma Ayles has finally been reunited with
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Hospital plaque commemorating war dead is refurbished and back on display
A refurbished plaque has been unveiled in Dorset County Hospital nearly 100 years after it was originally presented to staff there. Representatives from the Dorset Regiment met with the Arts in Hospital staff to see the plaque, which commemorates
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Hairdressers offering free cuts to help people with rising costs
A GROUP of hairdressers on Portland are offering their services free of charge for one day later this month to help people struggling with rising costs. Ukiyo, based in Easton Street, is running the offer on Saturday, February 25 when four of its
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Howes blames nightmare start for Parkway loss
DORCHESTER Town manager Glenn Howes blamed a dismal start as the Magpies slid to a 3-0 defeat at Plymouth Parkway. Howes’ men found themselves 2-0 down inside ten minutes as ex-Dorchester loanee Ben Seymour, at Exeter in League Two last season,
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Dorset widower backs prosecution calls for 'worst treatment disaster in NHS history'
A WIDOWER whose wife died after receiving contaminated blood says he supports calls for prosecutions as an ongoing inquiry continues to hear damning testimony. Described as the worst treatment disaster in NHS history, victims and relatives affected
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Top ratings for Weymouth and Portland restaurants
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to five of Dorset’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all. • Rated 5: The Avenue Restaurant at Weymouth College Cranford Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset;
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“Don’t poison us”: Residents fighting to stop incinerator ahead of construction
AN ACTION group has launched a campaign to stop the construction of a new incinerator in Parley. “Don’t poison us” is the message from the Stop Parley Incinerator Group which aims to reverse BCP Council’s decision to give planning permission to
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Wing mirror of van smashed off in early hours attack
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a blue van was damaged in the early hours of the morning in Bridport town centre. The criminal damage occured some time between 3.50am and 3.56am on Sunday, February 5. The vehicle - a blue Volkswagen
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Dorset charity urges dog owners to register for Muddy Dog Dash challenge
A DORSET charity is urging dog owners to register for the inaugural Muddy Dog Dash this March. Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has launched the event, which will feature either a 2km or 4km obstacle course for runners, joggers and walkers to tackle,
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“Despicable”: Man spared jail after sending nude video of girl, 16, to her mum
A YOUNG man who “humiliated” a teenage girl by sending a nude video of her to her mother has been spared jail. Shoan Norman Harold, 21, pleaded guilty to distributing an indecent photograph of a child and disclosing a private sexual photograph
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Top council leader resigns with immediate effect
THE Conservative leader of BCP Council has resigned with immediate effect. Cllr Drew Mellor, who had been in the role since October 2020, hit out at “civil servant and Treasury orthodoxy”. The Talbot and Branksome Woods ward member said he
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Oscar-winning writer stars in unique film festival
A double Oscar winner has been announced as curator of a unique film festival taking place in Bridport later this year. Writer and director Christopher Hampton will choose films for From Page to Screen, the only film festival that celebrates the
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More adults living at home with parents in Dorset
MORE adults are living at home with their parents in Dorset than a decade before, new census figures show. Intergenerational Foundation, a charity which campaigns for fairness across the different generations, said equality between older and younger
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Number of Covid patients double at Dorset County Hospital
Dorset County Hospital Trust was caring for 26 patients with coronavirus in hospital, latest figures show. NHS England data shows the number of people being treated in hospital with Covid-19 by 8am on February 8 was up from 13 on the same day the
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300 solar panel plan for Dorset holiday park
THREE hundred solar panels could be installed at a West Dorset holiday park. Dorset Council is being asked to grant planning consent for the ground-mounted panels at the Highlands End park at Eype. The panels will cover an area of 950square
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Holiday lets "a growing issue" as council leader slams number of empty homes
EMPTY homes across the region are "an anathema", according to the leader of Bridport Town Council. Councillor David Rickard made the comments after the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities published the latest data on empty houses
