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Two rescued from motorboat in 'chilly' conditions
TWO people were rescued by the RNLI after their boat ran aground and water began coming onboard. A lifeboat was requested to launch from Poole RNLI on Saturday afternoon after the 30ft motorboat found itself aground. The boat was stuck on ‘
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Fire breaks out at flats after cooking left on hob
A fire broke out at a block of flats in Bridport after a resident left food cooking on the hob. Three fire crews from Bridport, Lyme Regis and Beaminster rushed to Hibernia Place yesterday (Saturday, November 25), shortly after 10am after receiving
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PHOTOS: Can you give any of these animals a forever home?
CAN you give any of these animals a forever home? Dorset-based animal rescue centre Margaret Green is looking to rehome a number of animals in its care. They include chickens, cats, dogs and rabbits. Sharpay is a beautiful crossbreed
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Tributes paid to 'vibrant' and 'charming' Terry Venables following death aged 80
The former Tottenham and England manager Terry Venables has passed away after a long illness, and many tributes have been paid by figures in the footballing world. A statement issued on behalf of his family today (November 26) said: "We are totally
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Halo phenomenon spotted around moon in Dorset
A lunar halo has been spotted in Dorset skies. Last night, a large ring could be seen around the moon across the county. A halo around the moon appears when a thin layer of cirrus cloud made up of ice crystals moves across the sky. Refraction
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Annual crafty Christmas event cancelled due to safety concerns
An annual crafty Christmas event which sees jam jars turned into lanterns has been cancelled. Sparkle in the Park was set to take place today (Sunday, November 26), at 3.30pm at Lodmoor Country Park. Sadly, due to poor weather conditions and
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McKechnie screamer gives Blues 91st-minute winner
PORTLAND UNITED 2 ANDOVER NEW STREET 1 PORTLAND United moved up to sixth spot in the Velocity Wessex League Premier Division after coming from a goal down to beat Andover New Street 2-1. The result continues Portland’s formidable home results
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Extinction Rebellion to host Q&A with ex-Shell employee
Extinction Rebellion will be holding an open meeting with a former Shell employee to discuss her time in the company. It will take place on Wednesday, December 6 at 7.30pm in St George's Church Hall in Fordington, Dorchester, and will be jointly
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Food poverty charity in winter appeal to provide meals across Dorset
A food poverty charity has announced its winter appeal to provide nutritious meals to Dorset causes. With food insecurity still on the rise during the cost-of-living crisis, The Country Food Trust’s fifth annual winter appeal aims to raise essential
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Community competition to find the best Christmas lights
It's time to dust off the decorations and break out the fairy lights for a festive decorating competition. Chickerell's Community Christmas Lights Competition, known as the 'Twinkle Challenge', pits residents' homes against one another to see who
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Veteran journalist steps up to protect Dorset's countryside
A well-known broadcast journalist has been announced as the new president of a Dorset charity. Kate Adie, who has lived in Dorset for more than 12 years, has taken over the role of president of the Dorset branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural
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'Not all smooth sailing' - teenager shares her cancer battle diary
Teenager Nevah Richards, of Crossways, was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer earlier on in the year. Last month she decided to document her journey in a series of diary entries to the Dorset Echo. Nevah is now five months into treatment
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PICTURES: See inside Dorchester property with 'the big window'
Take a look inside an iconic Dorchester property with ‘the big window.’ Most people will recognise the property with the giant window that sits at the end of Icen Way and now is your chance to have a sneak peek inside as it goes up for sale for
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Much loved grocery store with the 'best' Portland dough cakes
THANKS to reader David Matthews for getting in touch with his memories of Flews Stores at 193 Chiswell on Portland. The shop was run by his father and he wants to know if Dorset Echo readers and members of our We Grew Up in Weymouth and Portland
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Ten year old girl cuts hair to support terminally ill grandfather
A TEN-year-old girl has cut her hair to support her grandfather who is terminally ill with cancer and to raise money for charity. Richard Slocock, 72, of Tolpuddle, was diagnosed in September with cholangiocarcinoma, a liver cancer occurring within
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Traders concerned for future of street after Wilko closure
Traders on a town centre street in Weymouth are worried about the future after a reduction in footfall caused by the closure of Wilko. It was the biggest shop on Westham Road and traders say it was a big driver of footfall, with its absence causing