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Weather chaos: Roads closed, people rescued and properties submerged by floods
PROPERTIES and businesses were left underwater, roads and railways were blocked and people were rescued as heavy rainfall led to flooding and burst river banks across west Dorset. Bridport took the full force of the flooding on Monday - the River
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Dizzee Rascal announced as headline act for Dorset festival
THE headline act for a popular Dorset music festival has been announced. Grime artist Dizzee Rascal is set to perform at the Sandbanks festival, SandFest in 2024. Most famous for his 2009 hit Bonkers, as well as Holiday and Bassline Junkie
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Man dies after crash with parked car during rush hour
A MAN in his 60s died in a crash in Dorset this morning. The driver of a silver Vauxhall Astra, from Poole, died in the collision with a parked car during rush hour. The incident is reported to have happened on Ringwood Road, near its junction
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Coast road closed due to flooding
FLOODING has closed the B3157 Jurassic Coast Road in Burton Bradstock. The road was closed at around 3.32pm after water levels rose and cars broke down whilst trying to pass through the floodwater. A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "At
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Dramatic aerial photos show flooding from River Frome
Aerial photos have shown the River Frome has burst its banks. Residents in the village of Stratton, north-west of Dorchester along the A37, woke up to see nearby fields flooded after a period of heavy rain saw the river drastically rise. The
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Do you know these men? Appeal after town centre fight
Two people have been injured following a fight in Weymouth. A fight broke out between three men and a women at the junction of St Alban Street and Maiden Street leaving a man and a women, both in their 20s, with minor injuries. Dorset Police
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A35 closed due to flooding
A major Dorset road has been closed between Dorchester and Bridport as flooding chaos continues to hit the county. Flooding near the Esso Garage in Bridport led to police being called to the petrol station. The road has been closed between
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Damage caused to recycling centre following burglary
Damage has been caused to a recycling centre in north Dorset. Dorset Police have just issued CCTV images of a man they wish to identify as they continue to investigate a burglary at the Weymouth and Sherborne Recycle Centre in Shaftesbury Lane,
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Roadworks causing delays along A35
Roadworks that started today are causing delays in Winterbourne Abbas along the A35 between Dorchester and Bridport. Traffic is currently running slow along the A35 near The Coach House Inn as temporary two-way traffic lights are in place.
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Tent set on fire 'deliberately' on beach
A tent was badly damaged in a suspected "deliberate" fire on Weymouth beach. The tent was pitched on an area of the beach between the Oasis Café and the Fantasy Island Fun Park at Bowleaze Cove. During the evening, the fire service responded
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Yellow weather warning for rain issued for Dorset
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain across Dorset. The warning has been issued for Monday, December 4 until 6pm. Gusts of winds of 60mph are expected with a small chance of reaching 70 mph, mainly in coastal areas.
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Person taken to hospital after crash along A352
A person has been taken to hospital after a crash on the A352 between Dorchester and Sherborne. The incident happened near Holnest at the junction with the B3146 earlier today and involved a single vehicle. A person was taken to hospital by
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'Great sadness' as much-loved pub closes down
A much-loved west Dorset pub has closed down. The owners of the Clockhouse Inn at Chideock, known as 'The Clock' announced that "it is with great sadness and a heavy heart" that the historic pub had closed its doors for the final time on Sunday
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Impressive hut house described as 'elegant solution' put up for sale
A DORSET hut maker has launched their own version of a tiny house – the Hut House. Aimed at those who need extra living space or have a liking for sustainable design, the Sixpenny Hut House was inspired by an iconic Dutch barn near the village
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Council wins top money-saving award
Dorset Council has been recognised for an innovative solution that reduces energy consumption and saves money. The council received a silver award at the International Green Apple Environment Awards – which featured more than 800 nominations worldwide
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Dorset's very own DIY SOS: woman's garden given £10k makeover
ONE lucky woman was nominated by her family for a home makeover worth over £10,000 for her work as a caring mum. Father and son duo Steve and Brad Bonner own Iconic Projects, a family-run construction company in Dorset. Recently, the company
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Sadness as church left 'bare' by Christmas theft
The festive season is approaching and a thief has stolen not only a Christmas tree but one from a church. The tree was taken from outside St Mary's Church on Church Street, Beaminster. The tree was on the church fence and decorated with lights
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Make a difference to a veteran this Christmas
Help for Heroes has announced it is on a mission to support veterans and their families struggling with feelings of isolation and loneliness this Christmas. For many, Christmas is a time to celebrate but thousands of veterans find this time of
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'Wonderful' terminally ill man sells reindeer to raise funds for cancer charity
A DORSET father of two living with terminal cancer has created wooden reindeer to fundraise for a local charity. Keith Evans, 76, was diagnosed with inoperable liver cancer in September last year. He underwent palliative chemotherapy between
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Pair jailed over series of high value thefts
High value farm GPS devices stolen in west Dorset were found hundreds of miles away. They were recovered after a police pursuit in the Hull area led to the arrest of two men. The pair have now been jailed following an investigation led by Humberside
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Pensioner's donation saves lifeline bus service
A bus service for the elderly, described as a ‘vital lifeline’ for its users in rural villages across the county, has seen its future temporarily secured following a donation from a local pensioner. The Axe Valley Ring and Ride Service can continue
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Blues 'proud' of display at Stoneham in harsh circumstances
“PROUD” Portland United first-team coach Josh Hickman could not fault the Blues after their 1-0 defeat to AFC Stoneham. Edward Orvis struck what proved to be the winner in the ninth minute but the Blues were severely hampered by injury and illness
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Decision to abandon Magpies' match was correct - Killick
TOM Killick was in no doubt as to the correctness of the decision to abandon due to freezing fog Dorchester Town’s home meeting with Beaconsfield Town. The Magpies were level at 1-1 with the Rams after 66 minutes, Olaf Koszela’s stupendous 35-yard
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See all the pictures: Christmas meets steampunk fantasy for weekend of costumed fun
A fantastical vision was seen as the past met the future for a weekend of steampunk wonder in Weymouth. This is the third year the steampunk weekend has been held with events taking place in the Nothe Fort and Weymouth town centre, culminating
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'Hopefully it's effective': Christmas crime crackdown welcomed
A business leader say he feels ‘reassured’ after police launched a seasonal campaign to tackle crime. Dorset Police is launching its ‘Safer Christmas’ campaign - mainly focusing on shoppers and retailers - to remind people of the simple safety
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'I am shocked': Reaction after knife-wielding group's violent rampage in early hours
WORRYING reports of a group roaming around Weymouth in the early hours armed with knives and attacking people has prompted a police investigation and an urgent appeal. At least two people were injured in the spate of violence yesterday and a driver