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PICTURES: Isle sparkles for Christmas
The Christmas countdown on Portland is well and truly underway after residents came out in force to kick off the season. The Portland Christmas Sparkle was once again held at Easton Square Gardens on Friday evening. Following the official opening
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Weymouth sign centre-half Cook on loan
WEYMOUTH have completed the signing of centre-back Joe Cook on a loan deal from Vanarama National League side Dorking Wanderers. Cook, 24, has been restricted to nine league appearances for Marc White’s men this season, picking up two yellow cards
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Appeal to find next of kin of man who died in Weymouth
THE Coroner for Dorset is looking for help from the public to find the next of kin of a man who lived in Weymouth. David Wood, who was 67 years old, died at his home address in Rockhampton Close on Thursday (December 7). His death is not
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A35 partially blocked due to broken down lorry
A lane has been closed on the A35 after a lorry broke down on the dual-carriageway. The left hand lane of the eastbound carriageway of the A35 has been closed after a lorry broke down at Yellowham Hill in Dorchester. Police have closed the
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Driver charged with causing woman's death in Weymouth crash
A man has been charged and is due to appear in court in connection with a fatal road traffic collision in Weymouth in which an elderly woman died. As previously reported, Dorset Police was called to a report of a collision involving a Mercedes
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Two people injured as cars collide
Two people were injured after two vehicles collided on a road in north Dorset. The crash took place along the A3030 between Sherborne and Sturminster Newton which saw both police and ambulance crews called to the scene. Minor injuries were
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More heavy rain expected as new weather warning issued
A yellow warning for rain has been issued by the Met Office for Dorset this weekend. Heavy rain is expected in the early hours of Saturday, clearing to the east by mid morning. Some 10-20 mm of rain will fall widely with as much as 30mm in
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Repair works causing reduced train service
There is a reduced train service operating from London to Weymouth today. Network Rail are carrying out repairs following a landslip between Brookwood and Woking, which will affect the Weymouth to London Waterloo service for several days.
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Disruption along Dorset roads due to flooding
Several of Dorset's roads are still disrupted due to flooding. Heavy and persistent rain on Thursday, December 7, have left some roads across the county closed or causing delays due to flood water. The A37 near Charminster is the latest route
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Student collapsed in dad's arms before dying during pub lunch
A MASTERS student died after suffering an allergic reaction to a mushroom risotto she had ordered during a pub lunch with her family, an inquest has heard. Georgina Mansergh, 24, had gone to the Angel Inn in Ferndown on February 11 when she suffered
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Bands join forces as Nashville comes to town
TWO bands are joining forces on stage for an electrifying night of music. David Graham, hailed as one of Nashville's hottest live entertainers, will take centre stage in Dorchester with his honky-tonk trio the Eskimo Brothers. Ben Waters, of
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Plans for stables and yard get green light
EQUESTRIAN use, including stabling and a yard area, is to be allowed on a field near Verwood. Dorset Council has agreed the planning proposal for a site southeast of Horton Road at Woodlands to the west of Verwood, within the Green Belt where development
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Backing for camping plans to save threatened farm
LOCAL supporters of a Portland community farm say the site should be allowed to have seasonal camping, including motorhomes. Several have written to Dorset Council in support of the application for camping use from Easter to the end of October.
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Find out what happens after Snow White ends in isle play
Find out what happened after they all lived happily ever after with an inventive new play on Portland. The Royal Manor Theatre Playmakers will stage Squeezy and the Wicked Queen at the Fortuneswell theatre on Saturday, December 16. This story
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Thousands of children across Dorset suffer mental health problems
Thousands of children in Dorset were in contact with mental health services in the year to September, new figures show. It comes as more children than ever accessed mental health services across England, with the number of open referrals having
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Multi-million pound Weymouth fire centre plans submitted for approval
PLANS for a regional fire and rescue training centre for Dorset, based at Weymouth, have been submitted for approval. The multi-million pound development, which will look like a film set, is planned for the rear of the existing community station
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See how your favourite restaurant was rated when inspectors called
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to several of Dorset’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. • Rated 5: Burger King,Link Park, Chickerell Link Road; rated on November 29 • Rated 5: Three Chimneys Restaurant
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Finalists announced for Dorset’s best hotels, restaurants and attractions
The finalists have been announced for this year’s Dorset Tourism Awards. The awards, which celebrate Dorset's best tourist attractions, will be presented in the Weymouth Pavilion on Thursday, February 1, 2024. The 62 finalists have been announced
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Disruption expected as traffic lights to be placed on main route
A major Portland route will face disruption as temporary traffic lights will be implemented for works. The A354 Chiswell - which is the route for drivers coming off the island - will see temporary two-way traffic lights from Monday, December 11
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Home opening its doors to combat loneliness this Christmas
OLDER members of the community are invited to a Weymouth care home in a bid to combat loneliness this Christmas. On Thursday, December 14, from 6pm to 7.30pm, Care UK’s Anning House, on Cross Road, is welcoming older members of the community to
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Tips issued to residents to help prevent them being scammed
TIPS on ways to avoid being scammed have been issued by Dorset Police. The force has issued the following advice for people to help them keep fraudsters at bay and avoid becoming a victim of a scam. A spokesman says: "A genuine bank or organisation
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Local opinion split on new housing development plan
A NEW proposal for five homes on a site at Tower Hill, Bere Regis has split local opinion. A previous development scheme for the site was thrown out on the casting vote of the area planning committee chairman earlier in the year. There had
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Care home Christmas fayre in aid of good cause
A CARE home is holding a Christmas Fayre Fundraiser this weekend in aid of a good cause. Selwood House Care Home in Charlton Down is hosting the fayre on Saturday, December 9 from 2pm to 4pm. This special event is dedicated to raising funds
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Blues target big points in December
PORTLAND United enter an enticing December with the visit of Hythe & Dibden to the Camp & Satherley Stadium tomorrow (3pm). Kyle Critchell’s men are also up against a number of teams near the foot of the table, including Bournemouth Poppies, Christchurch
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Magpies visit Marine in clash of 19th v 20th
DORCHESTER Town go up against Swindon Supermarine in a battle of two bottom-four teams tomorrow (3pm). Tom Killick’s Magpies have recently slipped into 19th, one place above Supermarine, who are undergoing a transformation in fortunes under Stuart
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Sports aim to tame Bulls in cup quarters
DORCHESTER Sports will bid to reach the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance Senior Trophy semi-finals when hosting Holt United tomorrow (1.30pm). Ashley James’ men have a good record in the competition, last reaching the semis in 2021 before bowing
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Terras face lower-league Hendon in FA Trophy
WEYMOUTH will face Hendon in their “cup final” on Saturday (3pm), manager Bobby Wilkinson believes. Bidding to reach the FA Trophy fourth round and match their performance in the 2021/22 season, Weymouth must first get past the resolute Londoners
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Surgeon said 'I bet you like doing that' to colleague holding patient's breast
A PLASTIC surgeon who told a colleague to hold a patient's breast and said "I bet you like doing that" was making a "clumsy attempt at a compliment", a hearing has been told. Dr Adam Sawyer was accused of being ‘inappropriate’ while performing
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Urgent plea as our Christmas Toy Appeal faces 'massive shortfall'
This is a final call to local businesses to donate to our annual Christmas Toy Appeal. As the appeal draws to close it is with great sadness that will may not be able to provide for very child in need of a gift on to unwrap on Christmas day.
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£1 million boost to stop people becoming homeless in Dorset
Dorset Council is receiving over £1 million of government funding to help some of the most vulnerable people in the area avoid becoming homeless or living on the streets. The council is adding £539,000 of investment which will be spent on the Bus
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Group collects shoe boxes for homeless to spread Christmas cheer
A group in Dorchester are collecting shoe boxes filled with various items to help those in need this Christmas. Helping the Homeless and Vulnerable Adults in Dorchester is a group set up around four years ago by Luke Bird. The group was founded
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Torrential rain causes travel chaos across county
A DAY of unrelenting heavy rain falling on an already sodden Dorset caused chaos. Flood alerts were in place in all west Dorset rivers yesterday morning as a yellow rain warning forecasted heavy rain until 7pm. A landslip closed a main west