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Rain warning affecting Dorset has been updated for the weekend
The weather warning for heavy rain over the weekend affecting Dorset has been updated. Yesterday, a yellow weather warning was issued for the whole county and South West of England, stretching east to Hampshire as well as covering some of Wales
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"Desperately sad": Great Dorset Steam Fair WON'T return in 2024
THE GREAT Dorset Steam Fair will not take place in 2024, it has been announced. It will be the second year the event held near Blandford has not gone ahead with organisers citing “eye watering” running costs which had risen by around £700k from
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Simpson banned and fined over racist language
JACK Simpson has been banned for six games after admitting using racist language toward a Cardiff City teammate on a pre-season tour to Portugal. Weymouth-born Simpson, a former Bournemouth centre-back, is a free agent after leaving the Bluebirds
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'Absolute chaos': Huge delays on Relief Road after water main leak
URGENT works to repair a water mains leak on the Weymouth Relief Road have caused huge delays to traffic. Wessex Water is responding to a mains leak on the A354 under urgent work. Roadworks have been put in place on the northbound carriageway
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'Terrified' horse rescued by fire service
A TERRIFIED horse was rescued by firefighters after becoming entangled in a fence. Dorset & Wiltshire firefighters joined crews from Newbury, Wokingham Road and Caversham Road to release the horse which was trapped in a fence in Inkpen, West Berkshire
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Second arrest after man seriously injured in assault
A SECOND arrest has been made after a man was seriously injured in an assault in Weymouth. As previously reported, Police are investigating after a man in his 30s was taken to hospital for treatment of facial injuries sustained in an assault.
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Sewage pumped into sea off Weymouth Beach
SEWAGE has been discharged into the sea in three spots in Weymouth. Surfers Against Sewage is tracking real-time sewage discharge and pollution risks around the UK. As of today (Friday, November 17), Pollution Alerts are in place for Lodmoor
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Festive pre-loved sale set for hall
A festive pre-loved sale is set to take place in Chickerell. The Threadbare Preloved Christmas Edition Sale will see a fabulous array of preloved items, as well as locally created festive arts, crafts and gift stalls available at Willowbed Hall
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Mayor to host Christmas carol service on promenade
A new event has been added to the Christmas calendar in Weymouth. Weymouth Town Council has announced it will be holding a new carol service in the run up to Christmas. Mayor of Weymouth, Cllr Kate Wheller has invited residents to join her
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Letting agency makes good move by donating to Toy Appeal
Businesses across Dorset are helping to bring some Christmas magic to children less fortunate. The Dorset Echo’s 24th annual Christmas Toy Appeal is well underway and it has received another £100, this time from Good Move Lettings in Weymouth.
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Celebrate the festive season at Daniel Thwaites’ cosy collection of inns
Established in 1807, Lancashire-based family-owned hospitality business Daniel Thwaites knows how to host a truly magical Christmas. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a decadent festive lunch with your nearest and dearest, or in need of a delicious festive
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Charity reunion gig to feature three bands and solo artist
A CHARITY reunion gig is to be held at the Centenary Club in Weymouth on Friday, November 24. It will feature three bands and a solo artist and tickets cost £8. On the bill will be Monkey Jump, 11th Hour and Crystal Ship. The evening will
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Still time to have your say on town council services
There is still time for Weymouth residents to have their say on services provided by the town council. The Residents Survey created by Weymouth Town Council is allowing locals to voice their opinions. Services run by the council include everything
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Archaeological dig extended due to poor weather
An archaeological dig taking place at North Quay in Weymouth has been extended due to the bad weather. The excavation at the old council offices is taking place prior to the demolition of the building, and was meant to finish on Wednesday, November
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Police advise those in danger on making silent 999 calls
RESIDENTS are being reminded that they can make a silent 999 call to Dorset Police. The force wants to let people know that they can call the emergency number if they are in danger and cannot speak. Police advise that if whispering is not possible
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Weymouth could be set for one of its wettest winters
This could be one of the wettest winters on record for Weymouth. Despite a late September heatwave bringing warm weather to the area, the last two months have so far seen two storms and frequent yellow rain warnings for Dorset issued by the Met
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Can the FA Trophy work wonders for Weymouth's league season?
CUP runs can sometimes be double-edged swords. They are lucrative but come with increased match minutes, which in turn adds to the risk of injuries and suspensions. Or, they can act as a motivation outside of league football to transform a
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Dorchester determined to end losing run
DORCHESTER will be looking to end their run of disappointing defeats tomorrow at Surcouf Park, but a tough Counties One Tribute Southern South clash awaits them against North Dorset (2.30pm). The visitors have been pushing hard so far this season
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Entertainment expected as Magpies visit Dorch Sports
DORCHESTER Sports have a tricky Dorset Premier League test against in-form Wimborne Town Reserves at the Avenue Stadium tomorrow (2pm). Ashley James’ men face the third-placed Magpies, who have lost only one league game this season, after a week
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Terras wary of Dover backlash in FA Trophy tie
WEYMOUTH end a tumultuous week with a visit to Dover Athletic in the Isuzu FA Trophy second round tomorrow (3pm). The Terras were outraged by the behaviour of a minority of fans during and after the 1-1 draw with Farnborough on Saturday. While
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Dickson to rest ankle injury on free weekend, Magpies say
TOM Killick insists the right call has been made by Dorchester Town to keep this weekend free. For the fourth time this season, the Magpies have no fixture on a Saturday thanks to either poor weather or cup interventions. On this occasion,
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Balti set stall out for Bees derby
BALTI Sports enter tomorrow’s Dorset Premier League derby at home to Bridport Reserves in determined mood (2pm). Marco Nott’s men have only won once in six games in all competitions, while slipping down to ninth in the league table from an early
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Rare seabirds' breeding success at Dorset beach
A MAJOR rise in the number of little tern chicks on Chesil Beach has been reported. Throughout the year, more than 45 chicks were fledged on the beach at Weymouth, a major rise after just three fledglings two years ago. The Chesil Little Tern
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Boy, 16, 'beaten up and threatened' walking through town
A gang of youths threatened to stab a teenager before beating him up in a Saturday night attack, it has been claimed. The 16-year-old boy was walking up South Street, Bridport, on his way back from a firework display at West Bay when he was approached
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Footpath security cameras remain off amid power supply problems
CCTV cameras along the Rodwell Trail in Weymouth are no closer to being turned on amid problems securing a power supply. The lack of CCTV coverage has been branded 'ridiculous' by a town councillor and 'unbelievable' by a woman runner. The
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Mayor invites Boots boss to 1.5 mile walk up hill to pharmacy
The Mayor of Portland has invited the boss of Boots to join her on a one-and-a-half mile walk from Underhill to the Boots pharmacy in Tophill. At a meeting of Portland Town Council on Wednesday, Cllr Carralyn Parkes raised her “deep concerns” about
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Couple’s dream holiday in Israel becomes nightmare ordeal as war breaks out
PENSIONERS from west Dorset in Israel on a 'bucket list' holiday found themselves ordered into a bomb shelter as war raged around them. Married couple Malcolm and Sarah Heaver, 71, and 68, of Broadwindsor experienced a nightmare ordeal when they
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Steampunk fever to take over Weymouth
The magical, mechanical and mysterious world of steampunk comes to Weymouth this Christmas, as the town offers an array of different events to attend over a jam-packed weekend. Beginning on Friday, December 1, locals and tourists are invited on
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Vital health checks 'not being offered' in parts of county'
HEALTH checks in Dorset are ‘hit and miss’ - the county’s health and wellbeing board has been told. Although the “midlife Mot” for those 40-plus is supposed to be offered across the country in parts of Dorset it is not being offered at all.