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Desperate search to find mother after foetus discovered

A desperate search is underway to trace a woman after a foetus was found. The tragic discovery was made at 3.50pm this afternoon. Dorset Police received a report that a deceased human foetus had been found on Canford Heath near to Culliford

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Vehicle bursts into flames on A354

EMERGENCY services were called to a main road in Dorset after a vehicle caught fire. Crews from the police and fire service were called to the A354 near Blandford Forum at 2.30pm today (Thursday, March 2) and were forced to put road closures in

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Alcohol stolen as shop hit by latest in 'multiple' break-ins

A village shop has been repeatedly targeted by 'multiple' break-ins over the past two weeks, police say. Dorset Police are appealing for information following the latest break-in at the Spar store in Yetminster, near Sherborne, in which a shop

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Road blocked both ways after reported crash involving a lorry

A KEY road in north Dorset is blocked in both directions following reports of a crash involving a lorry. St John's Hill, in Shaftesbury, has been blocked since the crash was first reported shortly before 2pm with motorists still experiencing delays

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'Our living hell': Family's agony three weeks on from teen's disappearance

The heartbroken family of a teenager who vanished almost three weeks ago have spoken of their agony as police continue to search for them. The parents and brother and sister of Alex Bendall, who is also known as Alice, say they are going through

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Jewellery thieves snatch items during raid at a Weymouth home

JEWELLERY and other items have been snatched during a break-in at Weymouth home - and police are now on the hunt for the culprits. Officers are appealing for information after jewellery and commemorative coins were stolen during a raid at an address

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Red-hot Ayunga fires Bees to victory

CULLOMPTON RANGERS 0 BRIDPORT 2 BRIDPORT continued their superb form with a sixth victory in nine games, beating Cullompton Rangers 2-0 away. Three points boost Chris Herbst’s men into 12th place ahead of their trip to Torrington on Saturday

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Train operator to give away bundle of books

A rail company serving Dorset is celebrating World Book Day with publisher Penguin Books by giving its social media followers the chance to win a bundle of books. Great Western Railway (GWR) is giving away a prize comprising of seven books, including

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Police hunt for teens in balaclavas after vehicle damaged

Police officers are investigating after a car was damaged in Blandford. It was reported that a group of around seven people believed to be in their teens were allegedly responsible for the damage. They were reportedly seen wearing dark clothing

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PIP, Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates for Easter

Claimants of certain benefits, like Universal Credit, may find their payments affected by the Easter bank holidays next month. There are two bank holiday dates in April, with Good Friday falling on April 7 and Easter Monday falling on April 10.

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Interactive map shows number of bird flu cases in Dorset and across the UK

Bird flu, or avian flu, has been recorded in the UK with animals such as otters and foxes being affected. While cases have been recorded, you might be curious as to how it is affecting your local area. Bird flu is an infectious type of influenza

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RECAP: Teachers on strike again across Dorset

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Ash was not dropped before Concord win - Wilkinson

WEYMOUTH manager Bobby Wilkinson has revealed two-goal striker Brad Ash was deliberately rested against Farnborough with victory at Concord in mind. Weymouth lost 3-1 at Boro last Tuesday, with speculation top-scorer Ash had been dropped after

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Summer bus service to holiday parks launched for 2023

Local bus provider First Wessex is launching a 'Sunseeker' bus service to take customers from holiday parks into Weymouth town centre. The service will take customers to and from Littlesea Haven Holiday Park and Bowleaze Cove Holiday Park and Spa

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Baker named new Dorchester coach

BEAMINSTER all-rounder Ross Baker has been named as Dorchester Cricket Club’s new head coach for the upcoming 2023 season. Baker, an ECB Level 2 coach, replaces Sean Fitzgerald but will continue to play and coach at Beaminster, who last year won

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Calypso artist to perform at quirky town pub

One of Dorchester's quirkiest watering holes has arranged a 'calypso coup' this weekend. Trinidadian Alexander D Great will perform at the Convivial Rabbit micropub in the county town on Saturday, March 4 at 8pm. Alexander is a vibrant calypso

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New volunteers sought for lifesaving sea charity

NEW volunteers are being sought to help a vital charity saving lives at sea in Dorset. The RNLI is calling on dedicated people to help the charity do 'extraordinary things' out on the oceans. The charity's fundraising team needs a team of volunteer

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Opportunity to have your say on future of water service in the area

THERE will be an opportunity to have your say on the future of the way water and sewage operations are run in the area at an upcoming information session in Dorchester.  Wessex Water, which operates the water and sewerage for most of Dorset, will

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Questions as Dorset Council audit of accounts delayed

DORSET Council’s 2020/21 external audit of its accounts remains delayed and is not likely to be signed off until the early summer. West Dorset councillor Simon Christopher pressed the man leading the external audit on Monday to say whether or not

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Who let the dogs out? Dalmatians gather for beach rally

Dalmatian owners from across Dorset gathered on Weymouth beach on Sunday, February 26 to raise money for a dog welfare charity. Members of the Dally Rally group on social media meet once a year, bringing their dogs together for a chance to let

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Artist donates painting of ram mascot and handler to army base

An artist has donated her painting of a very special armed forces mascot and its handler to the Royal Wessex Yeomanry in Bovington. Annabelle Valentine, a portrait artist based in Blandford Forum, was inspired by the Royal Wessex Yeomanry's ram

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More than 400 youths show off their moves at dance festival

An exciting new dance-filled festival is celebrating the success of its first-ever event. More than 400 young people took to the dance floor at the Dorset County Dance Festival (DCDF), held in February at the Corn Exchange in Dorchester. They

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Let's see your costumes for World Book Day 2023!

It's World Book Day today, Thursday, March 2 and we would love to see pictures of your children in their costumes! In previous years, we've seen some fantastic and creative outfits, and we're sure this year will be no different. Last year we

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Dorset campsite named as one of UK's 'literary hotspots'

A DORCHESTER campsite has been named as one of the country's 'literary hotspots', according to new research. Outdoor accommodation booking platform Pitchup has listed the top sites in the UK to soak up some 'literary culture' to coincide with World

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Chef hoping it's fourth time lucky in prestigious cooking competition

A chef will be hoping that fourth time is the charm as he competes in the UK's most prestigious cooking competition for the fourth and final time. Ben Champkin from Dorset has got through to the semi-finals of a competition to find Britain's best

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Farmers market to make first appearance of the year

A MONTHLY farmers market has announced it is set to return in Weymouth for the first time in 2023.  The Weymouth Farmers and Makers Market, which runs once a month in the town, will host its first event for the year on Sunday, March 12.  Following

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Car seized after number of deer ‘intentionally struck and killed’

A number of deer have allegedly been hit and killed by a vehicle. Dorset Police's rural crime team is investigating reports the deer were struck deliberately. The alleged incident is believed to have taken place on private land in  Purbeck.

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'Proper' locals' pub in Weymouth to get fresh new look

A traditional pub at the heart of a Weymouth community may soon get a fresh new look on the outside of the building. Admiralty Taverns, which owns the Chapelhay Tavern in Chapelhay, has submitted an application for consent to display advertisements

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New equestrian centre planned for Dorset school

A NEW equestrian centre is being proposed for the Leweston School near Sherborne. The private school is hoping to be allowed to build the centre with outdoor arenas and a new main building to replace existing L-shaped stables, which will be demolished

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More teachers set to walk out in second school strike

More than 25 schools across Dorset are expected to be affected by strike action today as teachers walk out for the second time this year. It was due to be confirmed today how many schools would close - or partially close - as a result of the action

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Nearly 3 miles of main route to close for five days for works

An almost three mile stretch of a road going from Bridport through Salway Ash to Broadwindsor will be closed for five days in March. The B3162 is one of the main routes between Broadwindsor and Bridport and is the main road for Salway Ash village

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Year of 'significant growth' takes off at Bournemouth Airport

A YEAR of ‘significant growth’ for Bournemouth Airport took off today. The 2023 season began for the airport on Wednesday, March 1, with the start of weekly TUI flights to Paphos in Greece. The airport is anticipating significant growth through

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Happy couple who are 'each other's right and left arm' mark 60th wedding anniversary

A HAPPY Weymouth couple who are 'each other's right and left arm' are celebrating as they mark their Diamond Wedding Anniversary today. John Young, 87, met his wife Jeanette, 83, in a regency ballroom in Bath, Somerset, before marrying in the city's

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REVEALED: The latest hygiene ratings for Dorset restaurants

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to several of Dorset’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.   • Rated 5: Al Molo Dorchester at 6 High West Street, Dorchester; rated on February 24 • Rated 5: The Munch Box

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Woman launched racist tirade at shop worker then threatened to kill teen

A WOMAN who launched an “appalling” racist tirade at a shop worker before threatening to kill a teenager has been fined just £100. Amy Rachael Fox, aged 27, and of Louise Road in Dorchester, appeared before Weymouth Magistrates Court on Wednesday

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CCTV released after man goes missing from hospital

CCTV images have been released of a missing Dorset man’s last sighting who left hospital over the weekend.  Images have been released of missing David Benham who had left Poole Hospital at around 6.30pm on Sunday, February 26.  The 56-year-old

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Brownsea Island to welcome visitors for the 60th year as it reopens this month

BROWNSEA Island is set to reopen to visitors this month, as the National Trust celebrates 60 years of the island being open to the public. Visitors will be welcomed back to the island by the National Trust on Saturday, March 11. They will be able

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PICTURES: When the Beast from the East hit Dorset five years ago

We may be the start of the meteorological spring but five years ago Dorset was in the grip of the Beast from the East. The Met Office had issued an amber warning for ice and snow and there was severe travel disruption with schools across the area