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Aerial photos show extent of flooding as river bursts its banks
A river in Dorset has burst its banks for the second time in a week following heavy rain to the county. As previously reported, a yellow weather warning for torrential rain had struck Dorset on Monday, December 4. The rain had caused parts
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Sea monster found in Dorset subject of new Attenborough documentary
A huge pliosaur skull found on the Dorset coast is set to be the subject of a brand-new David Attenborough documentary. Attenborough and the Giant Sea Monster follows the presenter as he unearths the secrets behind a newly discovered Jurassic predator
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Warning after tumble dryer bursts into flames
Firefighters have issued safety advice after a tumble drier burst into flames. As previously reported, two fire crews from Bridport were called to the blaze in a utility room at a property on High Street, Toller Porcorum at 11.48am on Friday, December
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Former Met officer from Dorset given suspended sentences for sending racist messages
Six former Metropolitan Police officers - including one from Dorset - have been given suspended sentences after being found guilty of sending grossly offensive racist messages on WhatsApp. Michael Chadwell, 62, Peter Booth, 66, Anthony Elsom, 67
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Wonka star talks about blockbuster filmed in Dorset
Rachael Davis hears from Wonka's Timothee Chalamet, Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant and director Paul King about the magical chocolatier's prequel story, which was part-filmed in Lyme Regis. "Come with me, and you'll be in a world of pure imagination
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Brass music at Christmas concert to spread festive cheer
Come and listen to some lovely Christmas brass music and also sing some of your favourite carols. Music and Carols for Christmas with Weymouth Concert Brass will take place at All Saints Church in Wyke Regis on Friday, December 15 from 7.30pm.
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Dorset's star baker to feature in special episode of the Great British Bake Off
DORSET'S star baker has returned to the famous Great British Bake Off tent. Maggie Richardson is taking part in a special episode of the Great British Bake Off airing on New Year’s Day. The Christchurch resident featured in series 12 of the
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Historic church could ‘collapse at any moment’
AN ‘unsafe’ Dorset church roof at risk of collapsing has been saved thanks to funding. The roof at St Nicholas of Myra Church will undergo ‘urgent repairs’ to make it secure and watertight again. At present, the stone roof tiles are in poor
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Man died in moped crash with lorry while travelling abroad
A MAN died in a moped crash while travelling through Asia, an inquest has heard. Benjamin Hugh Mosley was travelling in the Khamkeuth district of Laos on a moped when he was killed in a crash on November 11. The 23-year-old insurance consultant
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New booklet outlines town's long history of pubs
Bridport has seen many pubs in its long history, and at one time was the only town in England with more pubs per head of population. The town’s museum has now published a booklet that both lists the names of the pubs and where in Bridport they
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Meet our latest community heroes
A Bridport autism charity has been honoured with the Community Hero of the month award. ASCape is dedicated to enhancing the lives of autistic and socially anxious children and young adults, along with their families. It was founded in 2018 by
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Nature project shortlisted for Government funding
A West Dorset charity’s nature recovery project has been shortlisted for Government funding. On November 29, 2023, the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) informed conservationist charity West Dorset Wilding that their
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DWP urge benefits claimants to look out for a five-letter code which means bonus
Any Brit expecting a bonus from the Department for Work and Pensions this Christmas have been told they can watch their bank accounts for a code. Christmas is a joyous time of year but can also be a real struggle for thousands of families up and
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Barclays, Lloyds, NatWest, Santander, Nationwide mortgage boost for customers
British homeowners and mortgage holders have been given a boost as the average two-year fixed-rate homeowner mortgage is below 6 per cent for the first time in months. The average two-year fixed-rate homeowner mortgage on the market dipped to 5.99
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Magpies finally 'rewarded' for big performances, says Killick
RESOLUTE Dorchester Town earned applause from boss Tom Killick after their 2-1 win at Swindon Supermarine. The Webbswood Stadium has been a bogey ground for the Magpies, Supermarine claiming seven straight wins on home turf over Dorchester prior
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'We didn't turn up' - no excuses for Terras after Trophy exit
WEYMOUTH manager Bobby Wilkinson made no excuses for the Terras’ exit in the Isuzu FA Trophy as Hendon produced an upset to win 2-0 at Silver Jubilee Park. Weymouth went 1-0 down in the first half as Finlay MacNab poked home following Gerard Benfield
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Who is eligible for a free TV Licence as price set to rise
The BBC licence fee will rise by £10.50 to £169.50 a year, the Culture Secretary has confirmed. The household payment, which funds much of the corporation’s operations, had been frozen at £159 and was set to rise in line with inflation next year
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The changing face of North Quay over the years
These images record the changing face of North Quay in Weymouth. The street alongside the Weymouth backwater, now known as the marina, is set to change yet again when the controversial council offices, which were opened in the 1970s, are finally
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Angry passenger claims rail company did nothing to help after landslide halted train
A disgruntled passenger has hit out at a rail company for what he claims was a lack of care when a train had to be halted due to a landslip. Great Western Railway (GWR) services between Bristol and Weymouth were terminated at Yeovil Pen Mill due
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Dorset pub named on Good Pub Guide list of unspoiled gems
A DORSET pub has been named on a list of favourite unspoilt pubs. The Square and Compass, in Worth Matravers, has been named on the Good Pub Guide’s ‘Favourite Unspoilt Pubs in Town and Country’ list. One of eight pubs to be featured, the guide