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Martin Lewis warning to anyone aged 45 to 70 who could be missing out on £7,500
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to anyone between the ages of 45 and 70 as a pension deadline approaches. The Money Saving Expert warned people could be missing out on thousands of pounds if they ignore the deadline. Speaking on the Martin
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Police release new image in search for missing teen
Police have released an additional CCTV image of missing teenager Alex Bendall. Alex Bendall, who is also known as Alice and is 18 years old, was reported missing at around 3 pm on Sunday 12 February 2023. Following CCTV enquiries, the last
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Music, song and poetry celebration set for rural Dorset this weekend
The Ridgeway Singers and Band, led by Tim Laycock and Phil Humphries and supported by Artsreach, will celebrate the rich dialect of Dorset through music, song and poetry in Cerne Abbas as they invite you to ‘Tea with William Barnes’. William Barnes
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Woman killed in car crash named at inquest
A WOMAN killed in a fatal car crash in west Dorset has been formally named at an inquest. Nicole Anne Bowden, 48, was struck by a car whilst she was walking with several family members in Mosterton on Wednesday, February 8. The inquest into
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Mum pays tribute to 'beautiful' daughter who died in mental health hospital
The family of a young woman who died in a mental health hospital 300 miles from home hope an inquest will provide “vital answers” into her death. Lauren Bridges was an inpatient at the privately-run Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, near Stockport
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Slow traffic on key road after two-car crash
SLOW traffic is being reported on a key road in Weymouth as a result of an earlier crash. The A354 Weymouth Way was blocked for around 40 minutes after a two-car crash between Chafeys roundabout and the Manor roundabout. Two cars were involved
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Nicola Bulley: former detective says police's media strategy is 'misogynistic'
“LESSONS need to be learned” from the handling of the investigation into Nicola Bulley’s disappearance, according to Dorset’s former police and crime commissioner. Martyn Underhill, a former detective and PCC between 2012 and 2021, said the police
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Music group is helping patients rebuild lives after brain injury
A MUSIC group at a Dorset hospital which helps people rebuild their lives after a brain injury is going from strength to strength. The Aphasia Choir was among the winners last year in Dorset HealthCare Trust's annual staff innovation contest,
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It's home! Sandbanks Ferry to resume its services 'earlier than expected'
THE Sandbanks Ferry is expected to resume its services earlier than anticipated, as excited residents have spotted it arriving back home. Bosses for the chain ferry, which connects Sandbanks and Studland, are currently fitting the chains back
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Woman arrested after throwing items from LGBT+ stand
A WOMAN has been arrested after reportedly throwing items from an LGBT+ stand and removing a flag. It is reported that, at approximately 3pm, on Friday, February 10 a woman entered Dorchester Library and Learning Centre in Charles Street and began
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Police patrol village hall after reports of anti-social behaviour
POLICE have been on patrol at a village hall after reports of anti-social behaviour. Damage to the playground fence and equipment was reported to the village hall in Crossways, near Dorchester, last week. Wood and rubbish had been dumped in
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Greggs plan for new bakery at empty car dealership on busy road
PLANS have been tabled to convert a former car dealership into a Greggs bakery. The national retailer wants to open a shop along the A348, to the east of the county. A change of use application has been submitted to Dorset Council for the
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Plans for walking and cycling route, including new bridge over river, unveiled
A SERIES of walking and cycle improvements, including a new bridge over the River Stour, are planned for a nature reserve. Members of the public were invited to a drop in event to look at plans for to transform land off the Stour Valley Nature
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Rail workers to stage fresh strikes next month amid long-running pay dispute
Rail workers are to stage a fresh series of strikes next month, Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union announced. The announcement follows a long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. The union accused employers of refusing to put
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'Evil' and 'horrible': Cat killings shock community leaders as police probe deaths
WARD councillors have called on the public to report anything suspicious as Poole police investigate two cat killings which they believe are linked. Canford Heath councillor Sean Gabriel called the incidents “evil” and encouraged residents to report
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No money for most creditors of builder which went into administration, report reveals
MOST creditors of a building group whose collapse sent shockwaves through the local industry last year are unlikely to see any money. All 107 jobs at Brymor Construction Ltd were rescued last summer when its business and assets were sold by administrators
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Join the 'Big Swim' to support community facilities in Dorset
People across Dorset are being urged to show their support for community swimming pools by joining in Big Swim Day. The event, being held next Friday, February 24, aims to demonstrate the level of local public support for swimming pools and other
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'I haven’t heard a bad word said about them' - Magpies host in-form Robins
DORCHESTER Town boss Glenn Howes expects a formidable challenge from Bracknell Town, adding: “I haven’t heard a bad word said about them”. Howes’ men tackle the Robins, who began the season with current Weymouth manager Bobby Wilkinson at the helm
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Flipping fantastic pancake day race to return after three year absence
GET your pans at the ready! Portland’s Pancake Day Race is back after a three year absence. The annual flipping-fantastic race will return to Easton Gardens on Tuesday, February 21 at 10.30am having not taken place since before the pandemic.
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'We don't fear anyone' - Terras up for St Albans tussle
WEYMOUTH manager Bobby Wilkinson is in upbeat mood going into the Terras’ clash with St Albans City, declaring: “We don’t fear anyone”. The two sides meet at the Bob Lucas Stadium tomorrow (3pm) perched in contrasting positions of 23rd and fifth
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Dorchester do battle with unbeaten Wimborne
DORCHESTER host a big game at Surcouf Park as table-toppers Wimborne come to Surcouf Park (2.30pm). Dorchester welcome Wimborne in a Counties One Tribute Southern South clash with the unbeaten leaders holding a 14-point lead. Head coach Josh
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International film and TV star to attend town arts event
AN INTERNATIONAL theatre and TV star will join a Dorset arts organisation at its next fundraising event. Dame Harriet Walter, known for her many film and TV appearances including Killing Eve, Ted Lasso, The Crown and Belgravia, is to join Dorchester
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Mental health charity boosted by generous donation from funeral director
A DORSET funeral director has donated more than £4,500 to a mental health charity in the county. Douch Family Funeral Directors, which has seven branches in east Dorset, presented a cheque of more than £4,516 to its 2022 charity of the year – WillDoes
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Weymouth antique expert to host talk on railways
A familiar antiques expert will be hosting the next instalment of the Friends of Weymouth Library Talks. Paul Atterbury, known for his many appearances on the BBC TV programme Antiques Roadshow, will be talking about his lifelong enthusiasm for
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Plans to mark the King's Coronation in Dorset gathering pace
PLANS for the King’s Coronation celebrations are taking shape with less than three months to go. The Coronation of King Charles III will take place on Saturday, May 6 at Westminster Abbey with events taking place across the country to mark the
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Crunch 17th v 18th match for Blues
PORTLAND United manager Kyle Critchell recognises the importance of his side’s clash with Pagham tomorrow (3pm) but insists the contest will not define the Blues’ season. Portland and Pagham are 17th and 18th respectively in the Wessex League Premier
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Balti to face 'best' footballing side in DPL
BALTI Sports’ boss Marco Nott believes Wimborne Town Reserves are the best footballing team his side has faced in the Jewson Dorset Premier League this season. The two sides meet at the plush surroundings of New Cuthbury tomorrow (3pm), with Wimborne
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Major drop in house prices across Dorset
House prices dropped by 1.8% in Dorset in December, new figures show. But the drop does not reverse the longer-term trend, which has seen property prices in the area grow by 9.7% over the last year. The average Dorset house price in December
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Man blocked in at his home due to 'dangerous' parking outside property
A BEAMINSTER man says he has been left unable to access his house due to inconsiderate parking from drivers outside his property. Armands Woods, who lives on the corner of Hogshill Street and Shadrack Street, added he has also been 'kept awake
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Bomb squad demolish WWII shell found in town river
A World War II explosive shell was demolished after being found in a river in Dorchester yesterday. Police and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) experts safely destroyed the shell in a controlled demolition in a field near the River Frome.
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Major supermarket to hire 160 staff across Dorset
Aldi has announced it is currently looking to hire 160 staff in Dorset. The supermarket is looking for people of all levels of experience to fill roles across the region, with salaries of up to £63,000. This includes full and part-time positions
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Check out your favourite restaurant's hygiene rating
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to several of Dorset’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. • Rated 5: Nandos at 2 Dray Horse Yard, Dorchester; rated on January 19 • Rated 5: Sun Inn, Lower Burton; rated on
