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Man jailed for 'abhorrent' rape and assault offences
A Dorchester man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after being convicted of multiple crimes including rape. Jack Anthony Rowland, aged 24, was sentenced to 11 years in prison at Bournemouth Crown Court on Monday, November 27 after previously
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Broken down vehicle causing traffic chaos on coast road
A broken-down vehicle is causing heavy traffic along the Coast Road. The vehicle is reported to have broken down at around 1.38pm on the B3157 coast road at Swyre and remains blocking the eastbound carriageway. Drivers are having to give way
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Weather experts say it could snow in Dorset this week
WEATHER experts are predicting a chance of snow for Dorset amid a cold snap at the end of this week. Temperatures as low as zero degrees are set to hit Dorset on Friday, December 1, and are expected to reach highs of only four degrees. The
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Motorcyclist injured in crash on Portland Beach Road
A motorcyclist was injured in a crash on Portland Beach Road. The collision, which only involved the bike, happened on the busy route (A354) opposite the end of the Chesil Beach car park. Passing drivers said emergency services were parked
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Antisocial behaviour on rise in Dorset village
An increase in antisocial behaviour has been reported in a Dorset village. Police say between the hours of 6.30pm and 8.30pm there has been an increase in incidents reported in Charlton Down. There have been a number of reports of an off-road
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Two-vehicle crash blocks A35
A two-vehicle crash on the A35 is causing delays. Dorset Police received a report at 11.41am today (Monday, November 27) of a two-vehicle crash along the A35 Bridport Road, near Winterbourne Abbas. The road remains partially blocked and police
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Decline in trade blamed for historic pub's closure
A 'decline in trade' and a 'challenging operating environment' have been blamed for the closure of a well-loved and historic pub. The Elm Tree Inn at Langton Herring closed for the last time on Sunday at 5pm. It is understood about half a dozen
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Investigation after van comes off the road and collides with barrier
A MAJOR road was closed by police after a transit van left the carriageway and collided with a barrier. Emergency services were called to reports of a single vehicle crash on the A31 eastbound near to the Coventry Arms pub in the Corfe Mullen area
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Boy exposes himself to teenage girl on dog walk
A teenage boy allegedly exposed himself to a girl who was out walking her dog in Bridport. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following the indecent exposure incident. The exposure took place shortly
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Weymouth man arrested after victim left with multiple injuries
A 20-year-old has been arrested after a man was left with multiple injuries following an alleged assault outside a Weymouth pub. Police are investigating an alleged assault outside the Bridge Inn pub on Bridge Inn Lane in Preston and are appealing
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Micro-brewery approved - amid concerns about additional traffic, noise and smells
A MICRO-brewery has been given consent to use a north Dorset farm site – although it has dropped plans for a tap room and direct sales from the premises. Residents living near the site at Holwell complained that the brewery location in Peaceful
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Your chance to send a message of support to our veterans
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”, so sings Andy Williams every year. But for an isolated veteran, this couldn’t be further from reality. For most of us the festive period is a time for friends, family, and jollity. Sounds idyllic, doesn
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Killick torn between praise and criticism for Magpies
DORCHESTER Town boss Tom Killick was torn between praise and criticism after the Magpies lost 3-2 at Pitching In Southern League Premier South leaders Salisbury. Will Fletcher put the Dorset club ahead on his maiden start as Dorchester dominated
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'A hell of a result' - Wilkinson buoyant after Terras take point
WEYMOUTH manager Bobby Wilkinson described as “a hell of a result” the Terras’ 1-1 draw with second-placed Aveley. The Miller have been one of the surprise packages of the Vanarama National League South this season and demonstrated their quality
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Dorset A-level results lower than south west average
Pupils at Dorset schools and colleges achieved a lower average A-level results than the South West average, new figures show. Across England, the average point score for 2022-23 was lower than the previous academic year, which was expected due
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Motorcycle shop established more than 130 years ago in Weymouth to open new store
A motorcycle shop which was established in Weymouth more than 130 years ago is expanding outside of the town centre. Tilley’s Motorcycles are set to open a new store on Saturday, December 2 on Portland Road at the junction with Langton Avenue,
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School students walk out in support for Palestine
Students at Thomas Hardye School staged a walkout in support of a ceasefire in Gaza. They walked out of the school and marched towards Cornhill in Dorchester where they held a short rally and vigil. They were joined by students from Budmouth
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Fire breaks out in home after meal left in oven
A meal that was left in an unattended oven causes a blaze in a home. Crews from Bridport Fire Station rushed to a home in Bridport on Sunday morning after reports that smoke alarms were sounding. Upon arrival to the property, crews found that
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'A miracle no-one was killed' - remembering when ferocious winds struck
We're not delving back quite so far into the archives this week. This trip to the 1980s remembers when strong winds brought down a wall in Bridport's Folly Mill Lane. Ferocious winds on a Saturday morning in January 1984 were to blame for the
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Beloved bus service needs your support to keep going
A lifeline bus service in the heart of the community is in need of help. The CB3, run by volunteers and supported Beaminster Town Council, links rural villages to towns in west Dorset each Saturday. The bus, so far, is a real success story
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'OH YES IT IS' - Panto to return to village after 15 years
Panto is returning to a Dorset village for the first time in more than a decade. The Charmouth Events Committee is excited to announce that Touring Pantos, a professional group, will hold a two-hour performance of Cinderella. This will be held
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Tudor museum to host Christmas experience day
A Weymouth museum is holding a special Christmas event to celebrate the end of a successful season. The Tudor House in Trinity Street near Hope Square is preparing a living history experience where visitors can experience how the festive period
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PICTURES: 'Electric atmosphere' as Christmas lights switched on
Christmas has officially arrived in Dorset as towns switch-on their Christmas lights. The atmosphere was ‘electric’ in both Weymouth and Brewery Square in Dorchester as the Christmas lights were officially switched on – marking a beginning to the
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Mum overwhelmed by kindness as she receives all-clear from cancer
A young Weymouth mum who was told she wouldn’t make it to her daughter’s first birthday is now cancer free. Ollie Louise Isbel said she was told ‘it’s good to lose weight after having a baby’ following the birth of her daughter - as she fought
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Donny Osmond returning to Dorset 20 years on
Donny Osmond is set to return to Dorset 20 years on from when these pictures were snapped. AS the town prepares to welcome back the singing superstar, the Echo looks back at pictures of the American singer and dancer performing at Bournemouth International
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How did Sandy Balls holiday camp get its name?
Rather than travelling outside of the UK, holidaying on home turf is becoming an increasingly attractive option. With this in mind, the Daily Echo look at old pictures of a local holiday park - Sandy Balls. The somewhat amusingly named destination
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Christmas spirits high as hundreds turn out for elf parade
Hundreds of people braved the icy temperatures to take part in Weymouth's merry Elf Street Parade. Spirits were high as everyone gathered in New Bond Street on Saturday, November 25, in their finest elf attire ready to descent on a fantastic and