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Alcohol stolen from football club bar
Several bottles of alcohol have been stolen from Shaftesbury Football Club following a burglary. Officers have just released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to as they continue their investigations Police Constable James
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Windsurfer in distress sparks lifeboat callout
Emergency services were called to a windsurfer who needed help off Portland. A Weymouth lifeboat crew was called to assist the windsurfer in Portland harbour at 11.36am this morning. Upon arrival, the windsurfer was found to have managed to
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Legendary Fairytale of New York singer Shane MacGowan dead at 65
The Pogus frontman Shane MacGowan has passed away at the age of 65. MacGowan had been in intensive care for several months after first being diagnosed with viral encephalitis last year, which is said to have been exacerbated by shingles that spread
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Stolen van used in machinery theft
A stolen van was reported to have been used to steal plant machinery. Plant machinery was stolen from a site on Higher Shaftesbury Road in Blandford. Police have now released an appeal for information into the theft which occurred in the early
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Car flips into ditch near busy roundabout
A person has been injured after a car flipped into a ditch near a busy roundabout. The single-vehicle crash happened near the McDonald's on Monkey's Jump Roundabout by Poundbury. The vehicle can be seen in a ditch on Bridport Road. It appears
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WATCH: Thieves steal turkeys leaving farmer devastated
A farmer has told of his devastation after his first flock of Christmas turkeys was stolen in an overnight break-in. CCTV footage given to the News by farmer Alasdair McNab shows two men wearing balaclavas and hoodies breaking into his turkey pen
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Two vehicle crash on main road
A MAIN road was blocked on Portland after a two vehicle crash. Police officers were called to the crash on Wide Street at 8.52am today, Thursday, November 30. The incident was on the southbound side of Wide Street near to the church. No
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RECAP: First snow spotted in Dorset
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First flurries of snow in Dorset
Snow has descended upon Dorset. Residents have awoken to the first flakes of the season which have been spotted across the county, including in Weymouth, Dorchester and Portland. The snow has also been spotted falling in Canford Heath, Verwood
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Bournemouth Airport 'has most expensive car parking in the UK'
BOURNEMOUTH Airport has been revealed as the most expensive UK airport to park at, according to research. It comes as a nearby theme park offering cheap airport parking says it is celebrating huge success since launching in a bid to make travel
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WATCH: Two friends left 'speechless' by ‘UFO sighting’
TWO friends were left ‘speechless’ after they spotted ‘bright orange’ UFOs in the sky after travelling home from a safari park. Chloe Moore and Lisa Marie Kennedy had visited Longleat’s ‘Festival of Light’ on November 28 when they spotted strange
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Don't get caught out - speed cut on major route imminent
A major route will soon have its speed limit cut to 50mph. The speed limit on the A354 Portland Beach Road will be changed from the national speed limit of 60mph to 50mph. The new speed limit will come into operation from tomorrow Friday, December
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Tesco superstore cuts opening hours
A supermarket on Portland has shortened its opening hours. The Tesco at Park Road, Easton has changed its weekday and Saturday closing time from 11pm to 10pm. This means that the store will now be open from 7am to 10pm on weekdays and Saturday
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Villagers in major clear up after stormy weather
Residents of a west Dorset village have taken it upon themselves to clear up litter strewn across its beach. Fourteen volunteers took to Langton Herring beach in what was ‘last-minute impromptu litter pick' on Saturday, November 25, after the recent
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Life satisfaction in Dorset falls due to cost of living crisis
Life satisfaction in Dorset has fallen during the cost-of-living crisis, new figures show. Mental Health UK said people's declining mental health is due to the coronavirus pandemic and cost-of-living crisis, and called on the Government to prioritise
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Virtual workshop to help blood cancer sufferers
A blood cancer charity will be holding a virtual workshop to support people in Dorset who are suffering from the disease. Lymphoma Action’s Live your Life workshops have been developed for those coming to the end of their treatment for lymphoma
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Hospice receives 'special' donation from Dorset business
A specialist hospice has received a £1,500 donation from Dorset house builders. Barratt and David Wilson Homes have stepped in to show their support with a special cash donation to Weldmar Hospicecare which provides tailored end-of-life care for
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Newsworthy visitor calls into school
A NEWSWORTHY visitor called into a Weymouth school to inspire students. Veteran BBC broadcaster and journalist Kate Adie gave a talk to a group of Wey Valley Academy English GCSE students. Her talk My life at the BBC - A Performing Art covered
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Dorset schools report record number of suspensions
Dorset schools reported a record number of suspensions in the autumn term last year, new figures show. Experts said the substantial increase in pupil suspensions across schools in England is due to deteriorating mental health, unmet special educational
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Festive music for all at choir's concert
A choir promises a warm welcome at their concert this weekend. One Voice choir will perform their Christmas concert on Saturday, December 2 at 7pm at Weymouth Bay Methodist Church, Melcombe Avenue, Weymouth, DT4 7TH. Tickets cost £10 (under
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'Guerrilla gardeners' tackle overgrown bushes on popular path
A team of ‘guerrilla gardeners’ have been tidying up a popular footpath. Four members of the Dorchester Transport Action Group (DTAG) got stuck in tidying up the footpath between Sawmills Lane and Tesco. The path is very narrow and was overgrown
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Outstanding young singers to perform in choral service
AN ATMOSPHERIC service beginning by candlelight will feature some outstanding young singers performing. On Saturday, December 2 at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester, the Advent Carol Service will be sung by University Music Chamber Choir
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Life satisfaction in Dorset falls due to cost of living crisis
Life satisfaction in Dorset has fallen during the cost-of-living crisis, new figures show. Mental Health UK said people's declining mental health is due to the coronavirus pandemic and cost-of-living crisis, and called on the Government to prioritise
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'It wouldn't happen without you' - town's amazing £20k donation
"It's something close to the heart. Without the volunteers it wouldn't happen.” Those are the words of Bridport's delighted Poppy Appeal organiser after the town came up trumps raising nearly £20k for the annual Royal British Legion appeal.
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Appeal for volunteers for revived charity
VOLUNTEERS who helped out at a charity that closed down are being asked if they would like to get involved again. The news that Home-Start West Dorset, which supported families in the area, was forced to close its doors after 15 years was greeted
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Plea to support food drives for 'busiest winter yet'
Dorset shoppers are urged to support a local food drive to help meet the tough demand during the winter months. FareShare and the Trussell Trust are expecting their “busiest winter yet” as both charities are facing record levels of need throughout
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Residents urged to have say on Neighbourhood Plan
Public consultation on Weymouth’s neighbourhood plan has been extended by a week. Residents now have until Friday, December 15, to give their feedback on a draft plan shaping the future of Weymouth’s development until 2038. An additional public
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Christmas tractor run in memory of teenager
An annual tractor run in memory of a 14-year-old who took his own life will be passing through Dorset villages on Sunday, December 10. The WillDoes Tractor Run will see nearly 100 parading tractors adorned with Christmas lights touring through
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Wilkinson explains goalkeeper Thompson's absence
WEYMOUTH manager Bobby Wilkinson has explained the absence of goalkeeper Jared Thompson from Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Aveley. Thompson has started all five games since joining the Terras in November, saving three penalties and keeping one clean
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Crisp fires Westland to win over Balti
WESTLAND SPORTS 1 BALTI SPORTS 0 BALTI Sports slipped to a narrow 1-0 defeat at Westland Sports in their Dorset Premier League game at Alvington. Balti were not without chances in the contest but Westland crucially got their noses in front
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New Body claim resounding win - netball round-up
GUNGHO MARKETING 16 NEW BODY FITNESS 56 NEW Body Fitness claimed a resounding 56-16 win over clubmates Gungho Marketing in the South & West Dorset League Premier Division. New Body started strong with some fantastic interceptions and flow
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Popular family-run restaurant makes big move out of town
A popular family-run restaurant in Weymouth is moving out of town. The Secret Garden Café in Hope Square was a favourite amongst locals and tourists, so much so that owners Barry Whettingsteel and Emma Farnworth decided they needed more space.
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Seventy live turkeys stolen from a West Dorset farm
Seventy turkeys were stolen from a West Dorset farm during the early hours. A thief gained access to a farm in the Dottery area, and 70 live, bronze turkeys were stolen, as well as some farm equipment at 1.30am on Monday, November 27. Police
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Vision unveiled for new and bigger M&S superstore at multi-million pound retail park
A VISION has been unveiled for a new Marks & Spencer superstore at the Weymouth Gateway site. The developers behind the regeneration of the site – already home to Aldi, B&M, Costa, Dunelm and McDonald’s – have submitted a planning application
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No Dorset trains running in day of strike action
THERE will be no rail service between Dorset and London Waterloo on Wednesday, December 6 due to strike action being taken by train drivers. Trains will only run elsewhere on the South Western Railway network between London Waterloo and Basingstoke
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Premiere of Hollywood blockbuster part-filmed in Dorset
The wait for the newest festive blockbuster film that was partially filmed in West Dorset is almost over, as stars of Wonka took to the red carpet this week for the premiere. Timothée Chalamet stars as a young Willy Wonka in the movie that takes
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Main route to close for ten nights
A main Bridport route will be closed for ten nights for roadworks. The B3162 North Allington will be closed overnight between its junction with Hospital Lane and the roundabout at West Street/West Allington junction - a distance of about 660 metres