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Delays after two vehicle crash on main route
Delays after a road was partially blocked following a crash near Stourpaine, Maiden Newton. The A350 is partially blocked both ways due to a crash near Smugglers Lane. Delays have been reported. A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "We
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Delays for rail passengers after signalling problem
RAIL passengers travelling through north Dorset are being warned of train delays. Due to a signalling problem between Salisbury and Warminster trains have to run at reduced speed on all lines. This is affecting rail passengers boarding and
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Snow and ice warning issued for parts of Dorset
SNOW and ice could create “hazardous” conditions in parts of Dorset, the Met Office has warned. A yellow weather alert for snow and ice has been issued for areas of the county. It will be in force from 3am until 4pm on Thursday, November 30
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Hospital and council staff in vigil to 'highlight health crisis' in Gaza
Health care and council workers came together to take part in a vigil to support the people of Gaza. The group came together today, Wednesday, November 29, in conjunction with the United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian
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Weymouth electricity cabinet blaze causes huge power outage
A blaze at an electricity cabinet in Weymouth sparked a large power cut across the town. A total of six fire crews attended the fire at a Low Voltage electricity cabinet in Melcombe Regis car park on Commercial Road at 6.58pm last night (Tuesday
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First snow of season could arrive in Dorset tomorrow morning, expert says
DORSET may get its first snow of the season tomorrow morning, according to a weather expert. Dorset Snow said on X (formerly Twitter) that it ‘looks likely’ that snow will fall tomorrow morning. The forecaster said: “It looks likely that Dorset
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Police called as 'tree surgeons' start work illegally after calling at home
Doorstep sellers have provided illegal works at a Portland couple's home. Two men arrived at a Portland property yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, November 28), offering tree works and after a brief conversation with the homeowners on their doorstep
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Veteran's upset as remembrance memorial goes missing
A FALKLANDS veteran has told of his upset after a remembrance pebble he hand-painted for Weymouth's cenotaph went missing. It is one of two large symbolic stones that have been removed from the war memorial on Weymouth seafront, with a second engraved
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Famous sculptor's works to go on display in new exhibition
Famed sculptor Dame Elisabeth Frink’s work will be showcased in Dorset in a first of its kind exhibition. The Dorset Museum will have on display more than 80 sculptures, drawings and prints from the artist's collection in an exhibition dedicated
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Skittlers raise nearly £2k for men's mental health charity
Skittlers have raised nearly £2,000 for men’s mental health charity event Movember. The Whistlers are a local skittles team based in Weymouth and, since 2011 they’ve met nearly every week at The Star to participate in the pub sport. Many members
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Find out more about smuggling in Dorset at talk
FIND out more about smuggling in Dorset at a talk tomorrow. The Dorchester Association for Research into Local History and Archaeology will meet on Thursday, November 30 at the Dorford Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester. Trevor Ware will speak
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Pop star to feature on Christmas single to help seriously ill children
Dorset children's hospice Julia’s House has teamed up with county musicians - including a pop star - to record a Christmas single to help provide families with magical memories for seriously ill children. The Julia’s House Choir is releasing a
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Killick pays tribute to outgoing Magpies chairman Symes
TOM Killick has credited outgoing Dorchester Town chairman Scott Symes as giving him a “new lease of life” in football. Symes last week announced his intention to step down from the Magpies’ helm after five years in the role. His decision is
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'I love this challenge' - Wilkinson on Terras' five straight away days
WEYMOUTH manager Bobby Wilkinson is undaunted by the Terras’ nightmare run of five straight away games, insisting: “I love this challenge”. Weymouth’s 1-1 draw with Aveley was the Terras’ penultimate home game before 2024, with the next match at
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New teams and divisions set for 2024 Dorset League
FIRST details of the remodelled 2024 Dorset Cricket League have been released to clubs. Under the plans, which bring the county’s cricketing pyramid into line with the ECB Premier League system, there are now nine tiers instead of the eight seen
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Weymouth six games unbeaten after crushing Riga
WEYMOUTH 3 COVENTRY & WARWICK RIGA 0 WEYMOUTH Volleyball Club extended to six games their unbeaten run in National League Division One with a convincing 3-0 win over Coventry and Warwick Riga at Redlands. Weymouth got off to a flying start
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Line-up 'strong as ever' for Lions' Christmas variety show
The line-up has been confirmed for the annual Christmas variety show hosted by Weymouth & Portland Lions Club. The curtain is scheduled to go up at 7.30pm on Tuesday, December 5 at Weymouth Pavilion. Casterbridge Male Voice Choir, Paul Sundt
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Big step forward as retail units up for rent at town's major redevelopment site
The transformation of Weymouth's Brewers Quay has taken a major step forward. Retail units have been made available to lease at the former brewery site and indoor attraction in Hope Square which is being redeveloped. The project is a key regeneration
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Dorset writer's war-time novel has been adapted into a screenplay
A screenplay based on a novel by a Dorset writer has been published. Dorchester writer Devina Symes’ novel, Stronghold of Happiness, captures life in Dorset during the Second World War following the traumatic experiences of couple Peter and Ella
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Fierce opposition to proposed tree felling
RESIDENTS have come together in fierce opposition to a proposed felling of a sycamore tree. An historic tree which is believed to have stood in East Street, Wareham for around 150 years could be felled after a survey found it was rotting from within