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Multi-million pound superyacht owned by billionaire takes shelter at Portland
A sleek superyacht has docked at Portland. The Obsidian arrived in a windy Portland Harbour as Storm Debi swept across the UK. The 84.2-metre superyacht has a distinctive sleek and elegant design with a silvery hull and bow to stern glazing
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Main Dorset road partially blocked after two-vehicle crash
A main Dorset road was partially blocked after a two-vehicle crash. Emergency services were called to the report of a two-vehicle crash on the A352 in Broadmayne, near the Roman Hill Business Park. Police officers were called to the incident
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'Appalling' rapist jailed for violent attack on woman
A 66-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault. Gary John Bridger, of Wincanton, Somerset, will also be subject to an extended licence period of a further two years. He was convicted
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Person treated by paramedics after house fire
A person has been left in need of medical attention after suffering with smoke inhalation during a house fire. Fire crews from Weymouth and Portland rushed to a Wyke Regis home at 9.16am today (Wednesday, November 15), following reports of a fire
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Heavy rain warning issued for Dorset by the Met Office
HEAVY rain could bring flooding and travel disruption across Dorset, the Met Office has warned. As much as 30 to 40mm of rainfall could be seen across the county today, Thursday. A yellow weather warning has been issued for the whole of the
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David Beckham in visit to Dorset
David Beckham was spotted in Dorset over the weekend. The former Manchester United and England football star took to social media to share a shot of him holding a lamb. The Echo understands the football legend was just passing through and paid
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Three Dorset schools named among UK's best for cricket
THREE Dorset schools have been named among UK's best for cricket in The Cricketer's Schools Guide 2024. Clayesmore Prep School, Clayesmore School and Sherborne Girls' School have been included in this year's guide, produced by The Cricketer magazine
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'Enough is enough': Terras to come down hard on misbehaving fans
Weymouth Football Club have been left ‘appalled’ and ‘furious’ after fan trouble overshadowed their recent match against Farnborough. The club have apologised after some unruly Terras fans were ejected from the Hampshire ground by police on Saturday
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Builder wrongly accused of 'hate crime' and bombarded with abuse over Waterloo video
A MAN has been accused of a 'hate crime' and bombarded with abuse in a case of mistaken identity. Edward Jackson says he has been wrongly identified as a man caught on video during an alleged racially aggravated incident at London Waterloo Station
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Police close bridge for six hours as two women brought to safety
A bridge in Weymouth was closed and cordoned off for six hours after a concern for welfare was raised for two women. A major emergency response was called to Westham Bridge in Weymouth this morning, with four police cars, two ambulances, three
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RECAP: Bridge cordoned off for major emergency
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Call for reforms to £20 million school transport in Dorset
HOME to school transport for Dorset children with additional needs to be reformed – according to a senior council director. Economic growth and infrastructure director Matthew Piles says the system is broken and in need of a cash injection if it
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Museum premieres war film created by Swedish heavy metal band
The global premiere of a film telling stories from the First World War was held at Bovington Tank Museum. Hundreds of visitors to the museum turned up to see the screening. ‘The War To End All Wars – The Movie’ was created by Swedish heavy
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Singer's county town performance a rare UK appearance
One of only two UK performances in 2024 by world-famous counter-tenor Andreas Scholl can be enjoyed in Dorchester. Scholl will be accompanied on the piano by Tamar Halperin when he performs at St Mary's Church in Edward Road, Dorchester for Dorchester
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Slow first 20 minutes prove costly for Seahorses
FROME 39 WEYMOUTH & PORTLAND 5 WEYMOUTH & Portland reflected on a costly opening 20 minutes of their 39-5 loss to Frome as the Somerset side scored freely in their Counties One Tribute Southern South meeting. After a poignant two-minute
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Balti exit Senior Trophy as Bulls charge on
BALTI SPORTS 1 HOLT UNITED 2 BALTI Sports exited the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance Senior Trophy to county champions Holt United with a 2-1 reverse at Cranford Avenue. Holt made the perfect start, and Balti a nightmare start, when the
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Bracknell loss 'an opportunity missed' for Magpies, says Killick
DORCHESTER Town’s 2-1 defeat by Bracknell Town signified an “opportunity missed”, manager Tom Killick believes. The Magpies were 1-0 up courtesy of Shaq Gwengwe’s ninth goal of the season and caused a handful for Bracknell on the break, with keeper
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More than £3,000 raised to support young bowel cancer patients
More than £3,000 has been raised to support young bowel cancer patients in Dorset. Sturminster Newton Freemasons at Blackmore Vale Lodge raised £1,372 for local charity Ducks and Drakes Cancer Trust. The funds were raised and donated from The
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Residents needed for group to help tackle flooding and coastal erosion
The Environment Agency is looking for new members to help tackle issues related to flooding in Dorset. The Wessex Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) is recruiting people to play a crucial role in helping to decide local issues when it
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Plan for 160 homes and site for new primary school refused
AN OUTLINE planning application for 160 homes and site for a new primary school off Station Road, Stalbridge has been refused permission. The Gladman Developments Ltd proposals for the 11-hectare farmland site failed to win the approval of Dorset
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Residents urged to voice opinions and raise any concerns on future development plan
Weymouth residents are being encouraged to voice their opinions on the council's neighbourhood plan. The current public consultation survey is now open and runs until 5pm on Friday, December 8, however, councillors are encouraging people with questions
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Passengers warned about 16-day closure of railway as engineering project continues
Rail users in west and north Dorset are warned train times will change and part of a line will close for 16 days due to engineering works. Network Rail has been working on the West of England (Exeter-Waterloo) line which passes through parts of
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Weymouth amateur photographer wins national award
WEYMOUTH amateur photographer David Miller has won a national award at a ceremony in London. Mr Miller, 37, a gas engineer by trade, is a keen follower of trail running, regularly attending events and taking photos of competitors. His photo
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Cloth linked to mutiny of HMS Bounty could fetch £10k
A rare artefact associated with the mutiny of HMS Bounty is to go on sale in Dorchester. The piece of bark cloth that is thought to date back to 1837 could sell for up to £10,000 at Duke’s auction house. It was discovered hidden in a bureau
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'He ruined my life' - anguish as fraudster who conned people out of £800k jailed
A "CALLOUS" fraudster has been sentenced to four years in prison after admitting to defrauding six people out of more than £800,000 as part of a series of investment frauds. Matthew James Burgess, aged 32, of White Hill, Puddletown, appeared before
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Campaigners to host rally calling for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict
Campaigners are planning more Dorset events calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Following on from a coach load of Dorset campaigners joining the pro-Palestinian protest march in London on Armistice Day, a series of events are
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More than 100 rare lizards to be released in Dorset after fires ravage heathland
More than 100 rare sand lizards are set to be released in Dorset. Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has planned to release up to 150 sand lizards in an area affected by heath fires over the last couple of years in an attempt to restore the population
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Young boy to follow in brother's footsteps to play lead theatre role
A young boy is following in his brother's footsteps to play the lead role in a musical theatre production. Eleven-year-old Ollie Vaughan from Weymouth is playing the lead role in WOW’s production of Oliver! It comes after his older brother Charlie
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Family 'blown away' after centuries old relics found on beach
A family came across hidden mystery items whilst out on a morning dog walk - and they believe they found treasure. Charlotte Greasty, her husband Tom, and two sons, Lawrence, eight, and Oatis, five were walking their dog along Middle Beach at Swanage