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Tumble dryer catches fire at Weymouth property
A tumble dryer has caught fire at a property in Weymouth. Fire crews were called to Lynch Lane at 3.52pm this afternoon to reports of an outbuilding fire. Upon arrival, crews found a tumble dryer on fire. A spokesperson for the Dorset and
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Tree hacked at by doorstop traders
A tree was hacked by doorstop sellers before being halted by police. Earlier this afternoon two men arrived at a couple's doorstep in Southwell, Portland, offering tree work. They undertook the work immediately after a short conversation on the
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Man and woman assist police after 'assault' at pro-Palestine march
A man and woman are assisting police with enquiries after an alleged assault at a demonstration in Dorchester. A woman reportedly assaulted a man by pushing him in the back and striking him with an umbrella at a pro-Palestine march in Dorchester
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Health workers staging vigil for Gaza in Dorchester tomorrow
Health workers and council workers will be holding a vigil in Dorchester for the people of Gaza tomorrow. It will take place at midday outside Dorset County Hospital on Wednesday, November 29 - the United Nations International Day of Solidarity
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Urgent repairs causing delays along major Dorset road
Urgent pothole repairs are causing heavier than normal traffic and delays along the A354 at Monkton Hill. The repairs are creating disruption between the football ground roundabout in Dorchester and the Jurassic Roundabout in Upwey. Traffic
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Emergency measures in place as temperatures set to plummet
Emergency measures are being put in place across Dorset with temperatures set to plummet by the end of the week. The action comes as temperatures are forecast to reach as low as -1c degree by Friday. Dorset Council has triggered its emergency
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Two vehicle crash during rush hour
A TWO vehicle crash caused minor tailbacks in Weymouth during afternoon rush hour. Police officers were called at 4.47pm, yesterday, Monday, November 27, to a report of a two vehicle crash in Weston Road, near to the A354 Westwey Road. No injuries
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Iconic train's farewell on heritage line raises amazing sum
A memorable rail trip to Dorset which saw an iconic train make one of its last journeys has raised a sensational sum for a good cause. The unusual sight of a High Speed Train (HST) - known as the InterCity 125 - was seen on the Swanage steam railway
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Air ambulance scrambled to medical emergency in Chickerell
An air ambulance was scrambled to a medical emergency in Chickerell this morning. The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance was accompanied by two double-crewed land ambulances and an operations officer as they rushed to the aid of a person in need
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Drivers warned of traffic delays across county
Dorset's motorists will have six road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week. And one of them is expected to cause delays of between 10 minutes and half an hour. The latest expected works list, with notes from National
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One man and his dog on epic walk to tackle child abuse trauma
A VICTIM of child abuse told how a mammoth trek which saw him journey to his birthplace helped him come to terms with his past. Artist and art teacher Stephen Yates, 71, and his Labrador collie Jack, walked 270 miles from his home on Portland to
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School’s magical transformation to inspire pupils
A Dorchester school is currently hosting a magical transformation into the mystical world of Narnia, providing pupils with a week-long experience of inspired writing and creativity. Stunned children and parents arrived at The Prince of Wales School
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Wilkinson gives update on numerous Terras players
WEYMOUTH manager Bobby Wilkinson has given an update on a handful of Terras players following the 1-1 draw with Aveley. In the build-up to the match, Weymouth allowed both David Sesay and Harvey Slade to leave. Full-back Sesay was on a non-contract
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Camp nets 10-man Blues a point at Dorch Sports
DORCHESTER SPORTS 2 PORTLAND UNITED RES 2 DORCHESTER Sports rued a missed opportunity against 10 men after Portland United Reserves claimed a 2-2 draw at the Avenue Stadium. Portland have been one of the surprise packages of the Dorset
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Killick: Best of Fletcher yet to come for Magpies
DORCHESTER Town have not yet seen the best of Will Fletcher after the striker opened his Magpies account on Saturday, boss Tom Killick insists. Fletcher joined Dorchester earlier this month from Poole Town, following the withdrawal from league
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Pupils feel happy and safe as glowing Ofsted report praises school
A glowing Ofsted report has praised a Weymouth school’s significant improvement. Wey Valley Academy has received a good rating from Ofsted inspectors which has highlighted the school's good progress since joining Ambitions Academies Trust in 2019
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£75k for air ambulance and a cash boost for community groups
COMMUNITY causes as well as Dorset lifesavers have benefited from a bumper cash boost. Co-op supermarkets in Bridport and Beaminster held celebration events to thank shoppers for donating to the causes - while also letting everyone know which groups
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Investigations continue into crash which saw multiple cars damaged
Investigations are continuing after multiple cars were wrecked in a late-night crash in Weymouth. Police have confirmed that the investigation into a crash that happened along Radipole Lane in Southill - which saw a car crash into parked vehicles
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Parents want schools to do more to deal with bullying
Nearly a third of parents said Dorset schools were not dealing with bullying quickly and effectively, new figures show. It comes as the Anti-Bullying Alliance, which coordinates Anti-Bullying Week each year, said staff must be better equipped at
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Students sleep rough in wind and rain to support homeless
Students at a Dorset school have braved wind and rain, sleeping 'rough' for a good cause. Sixteen students and four staff members from Sturminster Sixth Form slept rough on school grounds to raise funds for the YMCA to combat youth homelessness
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Celebrity chef to visit Weymouth during UK tour
A multi-award-winning chef is embarking on a UK tour which features a stop in Weymouth. Celebrity chef Rick Stein, who has presented numerous cookery series for the BBC is set to pay a visit to Weymouth Pavilion on Friday, March 29, 2024 at 7.30pm
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Spread some festive joy by donating to our Christmas Toy Appeal
With Christmas fast approaching, we are calling on local businesses and readers to donate to our 24th Christmas Toy Appeal. Each year the Dorset Echo helps to provide children in need with a gift to unwrap on Christmas Day, our way of helping to
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Motor homes parking at Peninsula site still a concern despite ban
THE number of motor homes continuing to park on the Peninsula site at Weymouth was raised as a concern at a harbour meeting with the numbers said to be increasing, despite a council ban on them parking there. It was also heard Harbour Watch schemes
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Electric vehicle charging points rise by more than a third
The number of public electric vehicle charging points in Dorset has risen by more than a third over the past year, new figures show. It comes as Vauxhall, who analysed the data, said more must be done to meet the rising demand for electric cars