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‘We will never forget’ - Weymouth vigil in support of Ukraine
Refugees and supporters came together in Weymouth for a poignant candlelit vigil to mark the first anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. The vigil - which took place by the Jubilee Clock on the Weymouth seafront - took place exactly one year
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Motorcyclist rushed to hospital following crash which closed busy Dorset road
A MOTORCYCLIST has been hospitalised this afternoon following a rush hour crash which shut a busy route through Dorset. A crash on the A35 Commercial Road, through Ashley Cross, involving a motorcyclist and a car was reported shortly before 4pm
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Thieves raid Dorset shop stealing tobacco, vapes and alcohol
A SHOP in Dorset suffered 'considerable damage' as thieves stole alcohol, tobacco and vapes in a late night raid. The burglary happened at the Spar in Yetminster, near Sherborne, some time between 11.30pm on Thursday, February 23 and 12.40am today
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Appeal to find next of kin for man who died in Weymouth
THE Coroner for Dorset has called on the public to help find the next of kin for a man who died in Weymouth. Anthony Hancock died at his home address in Weymouth aged 65. His death his not being treated as suspicious, and is not being investigated
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Pictures of 'distinctive' bottles purchased by teenager before they went missing
POLICE in Dorset have issued images of 'distinctive' bottles believed to have been purchased by a teenager from the Dorchester area before they went missing. Alex Bendall, who is known to some as Alice and is 18-years-old, has been missing for
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Trains into Weymouth delayed due to fault
TRAIN users have been warned to expect delays following a signal fault. Rail services are having to run at a reduced speed between Weymouth and Upwey as a result of a signal fault on the railway line. A statement from rail operator South Western
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Boy, 13, charged with attempted murder following alleged stabbing
A TEENAGE boy has been charged with attempted murder following the alleged stabbing of a 14-year-old boy in Dorset. At 7.11pm on Wednesday, February 22, Dorset Police was called to reports of a possible stabbing in Mandale Road, West Howe.
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'Inappropriate words' sprayed on six buildings estimated to cost £5,000 to repair
‘INAPPROPRIATE’ graffiti has been sprayed over a rainbow flag on buildings in Dorset and is expected to cost more than £5,000 to repair. Graffiti has been reported on at least six buildings in the Blandford area recently containing “inappropriate
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Hotly-anticipated film featuring Dorset prison to be released on Netflix
A hotly-anticipated film starring Idris Elba is set to be released after being filmed at a Dorchester landmark. Idris Elba stars as John Luther in Luther: The Fallen Sun in the new film which will be available to watch on Netflix on Friday, March
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Four-vehicle crash on busy route
FOUR VEHICLES were involved in a crash on a busy route between Weymouth and Dorchester. Police were reported to the crash shortly before 8:40 am on the morning of Friday, February 24. The incident took place at Monkton Hill on the A354 on
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'Do not eat' warning on Boots children's product due to 'possible health risk'
Boots has issued a recall of one of its children’s products due to a packaging error which makes them a possible health risk. The chemist is recalling its Boots Kids Daily Health Multivitamins Strawberry Flavour Gummies because they have been mispacked
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Warning over 'sky high' prices as major supermarkets report fruit and veg shortages
A leading analyst has warned that fruit and vegetable prices could be "sky high" as major supermarket chains like Asda, Aldi and Tesco report shortages. This comes after abnormal weather conditions in prime growing regions like Spain and North
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How you can make a difference while shopping at Tesco
Tesco customers in Dorset can choose to round up their shop to the nearest £1 at self-service tills to help support an in-store fundraising campaign for three leading health charities. Since 2018, the partnership between Tesco and Cancer Research
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Resort to remember Brianna Ghey with candlelit vigil
A CANDLELIT vigil is to be held in West Bay this weekend to remember a transgender teenager who was stabbed to death in a park. Brianna Ghey, 16, was found dead in a park in the village of Culceth near Warrington at 3.13 pm on Saturday, February
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No peppers or tomatoes in Weymouth supermarkets as salad shortage continues
Tomatoes and peppers were absent from supermarket shelves in Weymouth as the national salad shortage continues. Adverse weather conditions in Mediterranean countries like Spain and Morocco have caused a national shortage of some fruits and vegetables
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Learn about the early developments of Britain's rails in Weymouth
A TALK from a transport historian on the early developments of railways in the UK is coming to Weymouth next week. Historian John New will be leading the talk which will look at the impact that Napoleon Bonaparte had on British railways. In
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Fewer first-time offenders enter Dorset youth justice system
The number of young first-time offenders entering the criminal justice system in Dorset has fallen significantly over the past decade, new figures show. Law reform and human rights charity Justice welcomed the fall, but said more must be done to
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Locally brewed beer on offer as fort hosts Springtober festival
Don your lederhosen and enjoy all the fun of Oktoberfest - in Spring in Weymouth. The Nothe Fort is holding a Springtober Fest Beer Festival on Saturday, March 11 at which a selection of Dorset’s best beer, food and music will be celebrated.
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Magpies aim for upset against leaders Weston
DORCHESTER Town are hoping to cause an upset against league leaders Weston-super-Mare tomorrow (3pm). Glenn Howes’ Magpies visit the Optima Stadium on a run of four losses in five Pitching In Southern League Premier South games. Their play-off
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Convicted cat killer warned he's one offence away from jail
A CONVICTED cat killer has been warned he could be one offence away from jail after he admitted to stealing a camera. Mark Richard Blazey, 56, appeared before Bournemouth Crown Court on Wednesday, February 22 to admit one charge of theft after
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Community clean-up to help rid lake of litter
A monthly 'coastal community clean' is heading back to Radipole Lake this weekend to clean around the lake, car park and nearby retail park. The Radipole 'Coastal Community Clean' will be returning to the Radipole Lake area in Weymouth on Sunday
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Blues in daunting trip to face Pitman's Portchester
PORTLAND United manager Kyle Critchell insists the Blues’ daunting trip to AFC Portchester tomorrow (3pm) is a “free hit”. Portchy top the Wessex League Premier Division standings with only one loss from 26 games, ignited by the brilliance of ex-Bournemouth
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"Serious disrepair" - landlord fined THOUSANDS over unsafe electrics
A LANDLORD who was renting out a house in ‘serious disrepair’ has been slapped with a significant financial penalty by Dorset Council. The local authority took action after receiving a complaint about the property: officers from the council’s housing
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Hotly-contested community quiz ends in a tie
A MONTHLY community quiz in Weymouth proved popular once again with 50 people taking part. The Park Community Centre on Chelmsford Street in the Park District area of Weymouth welcomed 10 teams of five to turn up for the quiz and raffle on what
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Dorchester buoyant for Bassett battle
DORCHESTER head into tomorrow’s fixture against seventh-placed Royal Wootton Bassett Seconds with some confidence and a superb team spirit. Last time out, the county town outfit narrowly lost 38-27 to league leaders Wimborne in a fine game of expansive
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Dedicated craftsman donates 50 handmade bowls to arts charity
A DEDICATED craftsman has donated more than 50 handmade bowls to raise funds for a Dorset arts charity. Known as the 'Poundbury Potter', Colin Anderson has handcrafted the soup bowls for use at Dorchester Arts' upcoming fundraising event on Friday
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More than £450,000 secured for new toilet facilities in Dorset
MORE than £450,000 worth of funding has been secured by Dorset Council to provide seven more changing places toilets across the area. The total sum of £454,250 has come from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) and will
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Watercress company with farm in Dorset helps curb salad shortages
A WATERCRESS company with a farm in Dorset is growing the salad vegetable in a 'unique way' to help with countrywide supply shortages. With many UK supermarkets limiting the number of fresh vegetables customers can buy, one crop grown near Dorchester
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Rail firm to trial new QR code technology on Weymouth route
South Western Railway (SWR) is set to trial the use of QR codes to allow passengers to access features including ‘real-time journey information.’ A select number of train services, including the London Waterloo to Weymouth service, will feature
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Drink driver banned from roads after hit and run crash
A DRINK driver who failed to stop at the scene of a collision has been banned from the roads. Shaun Punshon, whose address was given as Woolcombe Road on Portland, appeared before Weymouth Magistrates Court on Thursday, February 16 for sentencing
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'We've got to deliver' - Terras mean business at Concord
“WE’VE got to deliver” was the resounding message from manager Bobby Wilkinson ahead of the Terras’ pivotal trip to Concord Rangers tomorrow (3pm). Wilkinson’s rallying cry is a reference to Weymouth’s team meeting this week, at which the Terras
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Balti 'underdogs' against Blandford, says Nott
BALTI Sports’ boss Marco Nott admits his side are classed as “underdogs” against Blandford United for their re-arranged home Jewson Dorset Premier League fixture tomorrow (2pm). Balti have endured a nightmare start to 2023, picking up just two
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Talk on a vet's life
Find out more about life as a vet at a talk to be hosted at the next meeting of the Dorchester Townswomen's Guild. Hilary Green, a retired vet, will be attending the next meeting of Dorchester Townswomen’s Guild to give a talk called One Man and
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Dorch Sports hope rest does the trick against Rockies
DORCHESTER Sports are hoping a week off has replenished their energy levels going into a clash with bottom side Shaftesbury Town Reserves tomorrow (2pm). Sports are winless in six Jewson Dorset Premier League matches since a 5-1 thrashing of Bridport
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When is Death in Paradise spin-off Beyond Paradise starring Kris Marshall on TV?
Death in Paradise has proved to be a popular show on the BBC, and now a spin-off from the programme called Beyond Paradise will begin airing soon. Kris Marshall returns as Humphrey Goodman, who was Detective Inspector on Death in Paradise between
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Beloved pub with stunning garden opens this weekend under new ownership
A much-loved pub in the heart of west Dorset is set to reopen this weekend under new ownership. The Spyway Inn at Askerswell, just outside Bridport, will relaunch on Friday. Louise and Dave Compton bought the pub, which dates back to 1745
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Man recovering from alcohol addiction hopes to open town's first alcohol-free pub
A Weymouth man recovering from alcohol addiction plans to open the town's first no-alcohol 'pub' and safe space this summer as a ‘community hub for everyone.’ Sam Watson, 37, plans to open Dry Dock, a pub-themed venue that members of the community
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"GUTTED:" Funfair owner in shock after council pulls the plug on Weymouth bookings
THE operator of Weymouth’s seafront funfairs says he is “gutted” after bookings were axed following complaints of anti-social behaviour. As reported, in an unexpected 5:2 vote on Wednesday evening Weymouth Town Council’s services committee vetoed
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'It's getting worse and worse': Farmer's heartbreak as MORE sheep torn apart by dogs
A west Dorset farmer is in despair after losing even more sheep to a savage dog attack. Less than a month since losing four pregnant sheep in a dog attack, Cameron Farquharson – who owns animals on Eggardon Hill near Bridport – has been ‘heartbroken
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Man banned from Morrisons after saying his girlfriend would poo in store
A MAN has been banned from a Morrisons Daily shop after saying his girlfriend would poo in the store. Gary Charles Talbot, 43, whose address was given as Mereddin Close in Weymouth, appeared before Weymouth Magistrates Court on Thursday, February
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Town centre bank to shut for good next week
BARCLAYS bank in Weymouth is into its last week of business. The bank, which is located on St Mary Street in Weymouth town centre, is set to close a week today on Friday, March 3 at midday. The decision was made to close the branch in December
