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Woman left with bruises after assault
A man has been arrested after a woman was left bruised following an assault. It was reported that a woman aged in her 50s sustained bruising after being assaulted by a man. The incident occurred at around 11am on Thursday October 26 in Horsecastles
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Man arrested after woman left bruised in assault
A man has been arrested after a woman was left bruised following an assault. It was reported that a woman aged in her 50s sustained bruising after being assaulted by a man who is known to her. The incident occurred at around 11am on Thursday
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Warning issued for heavy rain across the county
Another spell of heavy rain has been forecast for Dorset which could see flooding and travel disruptions across the county. A yellow weather warning has been issued for the whole of the county, as well as Hampshire and much of Wales. As much
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Closure orders on homes after anti-social behaviour reports
Two homes in north Dorset have been given partial closure orders, restricting access to the properties. The addresses in Hyde Road, Gillingham and East Green in Shaftesbury have been issued with the orders after a hearing at Weymouth Magistrates
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Helicopter activity causes a stir in Weymouth
Residents in the Weymouth area may have heard the sounds of helicopters overhead at length over the last few days. The sounds of a large helicopter were heard above Weymouth and Chickerell on Tuesday, November 14 and Wednesday, November 15 for
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Trains cancelled following signalling problems with more disruption likely
Signalling problems on the South Western Railway network are causing delays. Following a signalling problem between Honiton and Axminster on the Exeter St Davids to London Waterloo route, the line has now reopened. Trains are now able to run
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Two men arrested after digger stolen
Two men have been arrested in north Dorset after a digger was stolen. Dorset Police Rural Crime Team were alerted to reports of a stolen digger being tracked to a location in the north of the county. Upon arrival two men, both aged 41, were
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Mature young cast shine in Oliver!
REVIEW: Oliver! WOW Youth Musical Theatre Weymouth Pavilion WOW Youth Musical Theatre’s young stars continue to impress Weymouth audiences in their latest show, Oliver!, directed and choreographed by Paul Madeley, and on stage at the Pavilion
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Young farmers host auction to fund projects
Young Dorset farmers have organised an auction to help fund projects across the county. The Dorset Federation of Young Farmers will hold an ‘Auction of Promises’ at Charlton Down Village Hall on Saturday, November 25, from 7pm. The event will
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Bingo night full of prizes to raise money for a good cause
EYES down for a special bingo night in aid of good causes. Poundbury Rotary Club is holding the evening at the Trinity Club in Trinity Street, Dorchester on Wednesday, November 22. All proceeds will be donated to the Dorset County Hospital
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Like a rolling stone - Toy Appeal donations keep on coming
Another local business has generously donated to this year’s Toy Appeal. Portland Stone is the latest to have donated £100 to the Dorset Echo’s Christmas Toy Appeal which provides for children in need of some festive joy. Now in its 24th year
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Christmas market expands to 100 stalls
An exciting Christmas market that promises 100 different stalls is returning to Dorset. The Poundbury Christmas market returns this year to Crown Square on Saturday, December 2 between 10am and 4pm. Promoting Small Business Saturday on the
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Last museum talk of the season on postcards
The final talk of the Friends of Weymouth Museum's 2023 Autumn Programme is to be held next week. Find out more about Local History through Postcards on the afternoon of Monday, November 20. It will be given by Antiques Roadshow expert and
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Residents urged to share memories of park for history project
Do you have fond memories of visiting Radipole Park in Weymouth when growing up? If so, the town council wants to hear from you. Weymouth Town Council is looking for people who would be happy to share their memories of Radipole Park and Gardens
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24 hour Bear Grylls-style adventure hen dos available in Dorset
BEAR Grylls-style hen dos are on offer in Dorset for any brides-to-be to experience a unique party experience. As more women fall in love with the great outdoors, the traditional ‘wild' hen do is moving away from silly garments and strippers.
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Weymouth exit cup to high-flying Eagles
WEYMOUTH 0 MALORY EAGLES 3 WEYMOUTH Volleyball Club bowed out of the National Cup when they were defeated by holders Malory Eagles in an exciting match at Redlands. Weymouth will be pleased how they competed against their Super League opponents
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Blues knocked out of Senior Cup by Zebras
SHERBORNE TOWN 2 PORTLAND UNITED 1 PORTLAND United crashed out of the Dorset Senior Cup at the first round stage after a 2-1 defeat by Sherborne Town at a chilly Raleigh Grove. It was the Blues' second cup exit in five days after the shootout
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Netballers brave slippery conditions and howling wind - round-up
THE VETERANS’ HUB 39 WARMER HOME IMPROVEMENTS A 14 MOVING into third place in the South & West Dorset League Premier Division, The Veterans’ Hub claimed a 39-14 win over Warmer Home Improvements A. Treacherous conditions on court made for
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A brand new country show is coming to Dorset next year celebrating spring
An exciting new event celebrating spring and the start of summer is coming to Dorset next year. The Dorset Spring Show is set for Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28 at Kingston Maurward near Dorchester. The event has been organised by
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Fears over store's alcohol licence bid as car park 'already a trouble hotspot'
YOUNG drivers are already abusing the site of a new Asda mini store on a main road near Bere Regis, according to residents. Ten have formally objected to the store's request to sell alcohol and are expected to make their voices heard at a licensing
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Restaurants win top awards voted for by customers
Several Dorset restaurants and takeaways have won in this year’s prestigious Good Food Awards. Japanese fine-dining restaurant Myra’s Kaiseki from Dorchester, Marlboro Fish and Chips in Weymouth along with Hidden Gem Kebabs in Littlemoor have all
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Kebab shop asks for planning permission - seven months after opening
A FOOD business in Weymouth town centre is asking for planning consent – after opening in mid-April. J’S Kebab, near the Town Bridge, said in a statement to Dorset Council that it has been in operation at 54 St Thomas Street since April 15th and
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Residents demand changes to cruise ship drop-off point - and suggest car park is used
Weymouth residents are calling for a better system to manage the buses shuttling cruise passengers to and from Portland Port. It comes as the final cruise ship of the season, the AIDAmar, visited Portland on Tuesday, with some passengers journeying
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How a local ambulance provider could reduce hospital admissions with a new service
A local ambulance service will trial a new device for patients with an abnormally fast heart rhythm. The Valsalva Assist Device, known as VAD, is being used by the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) to help return a patient
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Homes to be built on ‘untidy site’ despite 'overdevelopment' concerns
SIX small homes on an ‘untidy site’ off Dorchester Road, Weymouth are to be allowed. The proposal, which includes the demolition some existing buildings, will see two one and a half storey houses and a terrace of four similar height homes with