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Man left unconscious in town centre assault
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm following an assault that caused another man to lose consciousness. It is reported that at around 1.25am on Sunday, December 3, a man was assaulted in Mitchell Street, Weymouth
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BBC TV licence will increase from April
There will be a £10.50 increase on the BBC TV licence fee next year, bringing the new annual total £169.50 a year, Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has announced. It comes after the household payment, which funds much of the corporation’s operations
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Allow young offenders to leave jail early for the armed forces, Dorset MP suggests
Allowing young offenders to leave jail early if they serve the remainder of their sentence in the armed forces could provide the right conditions to turn them into law-abiding citizens, a Dorset MP has suggested. Conservative MP Richard Drax suggested
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Coroner issues next of kin appeal after man dies
An appeal to find the next of kin of a man who died earlier this week has been issued. The coroner for Dorset is looking for members of the public to help find the next of kin of a man in his 70s who lived in Bere Regis. Ronald Eric Langrish
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Person cut from car after two vehicle crash
Fire crews were called to cut a person from their car after two vehicles collided along a main Dorset road. The crash forced the road to be closed for nearly three hours during rush hour causing significant delays to people travelling along the
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Broken down car causes tailbacks on A35
Morning commuters were slowed down by police after a broken down car needed removing from a major Dorset road. At around 6.40am today, Thursday, December 7, a Dorset Police car was positioned in the middle of the A35 near the Puddletown Bypass
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Pro-Palestine protest outside Dorset business
PRO Palestine protesters have rallied at a business in Dorset. Dozens of campaigners are stood in Brook Road, Wimborne, bearing placards and waving Palestine flags. One protester can be seen with a banner that reads: “International Day of Action
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Strike action continuing to cause disruption to train services
Strike action is continuing to cause disruption to one of Dorset's train services. Train between Weymouth and London Waterloo will be disrupted again today as more industrial action is taking place. The train driver's union ASLEF has been
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Warning for heavy rain remains but some flood warnings removed
A Weather warning is in place as heavy rain is expected to fall across Dorset, but several flood warnings have been removed. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain to last until the afternoon of Thursday, December 7. A
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Several schools are closed as flood and weather warnings put in place
Several schools across Dorset have closed today after flood and weather warnings are put in place. Flood warnings are in place for the River Frome where flooding is to be expected from Maiden Newton down to Wareham. There are also possibilities
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Roads closed due to flooding with more rain on the way
Roads across Dorset remain closed with more heavy rain set to fall throughout the day. Slyers Lane, near Dorchester, remains closed in both directions due to flooding caused by the River Frome bursting its banks earlier in the week, The closure
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Battle of the seasons set to delight youngsters
A showdown between Winter and Spring over who gets to stay and who must go away will entertain youngsters this weekend. Snow Play will be performed at Dorchester Corn Exchange on Saturday, December 9 at 11am. Brought to the town courtesy of
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Business wins top award for 'first-class' customer service
A Dorchester opticians has crowned Branch of the Year for its “first-class” customer service. The Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care branch on South Street won the award after coming top in its region to clinch the title at the company’s annual
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Controversial plan to turn former church into flats
SIX homes could be created from a redundant Wyke Regis church - although the proposal is proving controversial. The former Methodist centre on Portland Road, next to the park, has not been used since September 2021. A planning application for
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Safety advice issued to cut the risk of chimney fires
DORSET residents with an open fire or wood burning stove are being reminded of the risk of chimney fires. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue service is urging residents to have regular cleaning carried out on their chimneys to prevent a build-up
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Fewer women in Dorset getting vital health screenings
Fewer women in Dorset completed cervical screenings last year, new figures show, as charities urge all those eligible to get tested. Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust said it will be challenging for the health service to achieve its goal of eliminating
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Crackdown on burglars in festive police operation
A CRACKDOWN on crime at Christmas is continuing with a focus on burglary prevention. Dorset Police officers from the Weymouth and Portland Neighbourhood Policing Team visited Portland to offer advice to shop owners and traders. They have been
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Plans for 12 flats REFUSED by council
AN ‘in principle’ planning application for a block of 12 flats on a site off Pennsylvania Way, Portland, has been rejected by Dorset Council. The outline proposal was for the north western corner of the site off Pennsylvania Way, an area which
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Riders and striders raise more than £80k for church restoration work
A CHURCH conservationist charity has announced more than £87,000 has been raised to make grants for restoration work thanks to community bike rides and walks. The Dorset Historic Churches Trust’s (DHCT) annual Ride+Stride event saw hundreds of
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Local writers staging festive play on love, regret and redemption
A FESTIVE feel-good romantic comedy about love in later life is coming to a stage in the county town. Dorchester Arts, the arts organisation and registered charity, is staging a special Christmas fundraiser, with the premiere of This Christmas.
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Painting of seaside tradition could fetch £10k
A PAINTING of a popular seaside tradition is expected to fetch £8,000 to £10,000 at a Dorset auction. Campbell Mellon's painting of a Punch and Judy show on the beach will go under the hammer in Charterhouse auctioneer's specialist picture auction
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Warning over crypto scams after pair win £130k in court
A LAW firm has warned potential cryptocurrency investors after two of its clients won £130,000 in court after falling victim to a scam. Ellis Jones Solicitors, which has offices in Bournemouth, Poole, Ringwood, Swanage and Wimborne, acted for the
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Much loved carols in the garden event to return
A MUSICAL tradition enjoyed by many in Dorchester is to return. Carols in the Gardens comes back to Dorchester’s Borough Gardens on Thursday, December 21 from 6.30pm. Nothing will get you in the mood for Christmas quite like an evening of Christmas
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Dog rescue 'stretched to capacity' following rise in pet abandonment
A DORSET pet dog rescue centre says it is struggling to cope with the surge in demand for its services. Waggy Tails Rescue is a small charity based in Wimborne and says it is now receiving calls for help from all over the country. The charity
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New ponds at nature reserve aim to attract newts
THREE nature ponds are to be created at the Kingcombe Meadows nature reserve at Toller Porcorum. Dorset Wildlife Trust has been granted planning consent to create the ponds to encourage Great Crested Newts, a protected species, already found on
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Event to remember loved ones at Christmas
People can remember their loved ones with a Weymouth service offering a time for reflection. Light up a Life is a service held by Weldmar Hospicecare in Lodmoor Country Park on Sunday, December 10, beginning at 5pm. The charity's Light up a
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Barn to be converted into farm shop
A FARM building between Dorchester and Puddletown will be converted into a farm shop - using vending machines. Dorset Council has agreed the proposal for Manor Farm at Lower Waterston. The Waterston Lane site, on the B3142, will sell products
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Huge investment plan after sewage flows in streets
Work is planned to sort out sewage problems in Weymouth communities. Wessex Water will invest hundreds of thousands of pounds into the network in the Upwey and Broadwey area in the new year. This comes after persistent issues relating to raw
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Calls for action as figures reveal rise in homelessness
More families in Dorset have become homeless or were at risk of losing their home in the last year. In total,1,522 households needed help from the local authority due to homelessness or because they were at risk of homelessness between April 2022
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Christmas appeal to help gift presents to children's wards
A charity have launched a Christmas appeal asking for donations which will go towards providing gifts for children in Dorset hospitals. University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity is calling people across Dorset to gift a child in hospital with a brighter