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Dorchester let another game slip through their grasp
DORCHESTER let a lead slip to lose 28-17 at home to Walcot. In a classic game of two halves, Dorchester built up a healthy lead in the first half only for another game to slip from their grasp, the visitors dominating the second period to finish
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Victim of Michael Kellard says abuse made him feel 'uneasy' around men in power
A VICTIM of Michael Kellard said the actions of the go-karting instructor made him feel "uneasy" around men in power. Michael Kellard was found guilty of three counts of rape, three counts of sexual activity with a child, four counts of causing
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Smashed up car remains on pavement after crash
A car has been left on the pavement near a busy roundabout following a two-vehicle crash. The car can be seen on the pavement near the Stadium Roundabout in Dorchester. It is covered with police tape with damage to its front. The police say
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Huge rockfall on Dorset coast
Tonnes of rock have fallen from the cliff on the Dorset coast. East cliff in West Bay has once more given way as a massive amount of rocks fell from the cliff. It was spotted early this morning. This follows a week of torrential rain and
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CCTV appeal after assault in town centre leaves man with broken jaw
A CCTV appeal has been made after an assault in Weymouth town centre left a man with a broken jaw. It happened nearly two months ago - but Dorset Police only issued the appeal today. CCTV images of a man police would like to identify have been
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Go kart instructor who sexually abused boys sentenced to 18 years
A GO-KARTING instructor who sexually abused two boys has been sentenced to 18 years in prison. Michael Kellard, 64, was found guilty of 15 child sex offences by a jury after a trial last month. Kellard faced 17 child sex offences at Bournemouth
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Major Dorset road was partially blocked after crash
A crash on a major Dorset road left it partially blocked. The A35 was partially blocked causing traffic queues both ways after a crash near the Compton Valence turn off by Kingston Russell. The incident was reported to Police around 6.04am on
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Woman with young child ‘assaulted’ on seafront
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man allegedly assaulted and threatened a woman with a young child in Weymouth. The incident is reported to have taken place around Friday, December 8 at around 10.10am when the woman, aged in her 20s,
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Royal Mint reveals rarest coins minted under Queen Elizabeth II
The Royal Mint has revealed some of the rarest coins to enter circulation during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Rare coins to look out for in your change include a coveted Kew Gardens 50p and a selection of special alphabet 10p coins. Some
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Former pub landlady opens shop as 'therapy' after loss of son
A former pub landlady has opened a second-hand clothing store to help her deal with the grief of losing her son. The new shop called 'Twice But Nice' has opened on Barrack Street in Bridport. It is a second-hand clothes shop selling high-end
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Dorset pub in running for top national award
A DORSET watering hole has been shortlisted for the CAMRA Pub of the Season for Winter 2023/24 award. The Horse and Groom in Wareham is described as ‘a traditional award-winning pub with roaring open fires, quality home cooked meals, local ales
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Dream of stepping into fantasy land comes true for nonagenarian
A dream came true for a nonagenarian who was invited into the enchanting world of Narnia. Tish Wilson, aged 94, of Poundbury, stepped into the snow-covered literary land courtesy of the Prince of Wales School. Her daughter, Katie Smith, saw
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Remembering high-flyers at grammar school
MEMORIES of a west Dorset grammar school are shared in today's Looking Back. Beaminster and Netherbury Grammar School closed in December 1962. The school was known for its academic high achievers. Click on the image above to see our photo
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Major boost for Dorset holiday company
BOSSES at a holiday group, which has hotels in Weymouth, have said they are “delighted” as the firm enjoys a boost in turnover in 2023. Daish’s Holidays has seen increased growth in both annual turnover and coach travel to its 12-strong portfolio
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Rare doll discovered in a trunk at a west Dorset home
A rare 19th century doll has been discovered in west Dorset. The Jumeau doll was found in a trunk and is expected to generate a great deal of interest at auction. It is valued at £1,000 to £1,500 and will go under the hammer at Lawrences of
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PICTURES: Crowds brave the rain for a colourful Cracker
Organisers praise the ‘hardy’ spirit of the public who braved blustery winds and rain to attend one of the counties most-loved festive events. Billed as one of ‘the biggest yet,’ hundreds flocked to Dorchester's Christmas Cracker event, which promised
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Police warning to Christmas shoppers and storing gifts in cars
POLICE are warning Christmas shoppers to keep gifts out of sight when stored in cars in a bid to prevent thefts in the area. Officers are urging the public to make sure vehicles do not stand out ‘for all the wrong reasons’. Criminal gangs look
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'Someone will die': 420 drivers clocked speeding near school
Residents are angry at speeding drivers in Poundbury after a recent survey found a large number of drivers to be breaking the legal speed limit on a busy road near a school. Campaigners from Twenty is Plenty are calling for 20 miles per hour speed
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Do I need a TV Licence to watch Netflix? Rules explained
Almost everyone who watches live television must obtain a TV Licence to do so, however many of us have purchased a TV Licence when we don't need one. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live
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Woman whose mum died in crash after aunt's funeral could become Miss England
A woman who lost her mum in a tragic car crash on the way home from her aunt's funeral is hoping to maker her proud in a national beauty pageant. Alice Cutler is competing in Miss England 2024 in memory of her mum Tereasa Cutler. Tereasa, 49
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Santa sleigh returns to west Dorset today
Santa is coming to west Dorset to spread festive cheer to the local community and raise money for local causes. Managed by the Rotary Club of Brit Valley, their annual fundraiser sees Father Christmas visit a tight schedule of stops on his sleigh
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Homes planned on site of Weymouth shop
THREE homes have been approved on the site of a shop unit and land to its rear in Dorchester Road, Broadwey. The carpet shop, Whipround, at 606 Dorchester Road has been empty since March this year. It sits alongside Broadwey Village Stores and
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Plans for new facilities at Dorset holiday site
A SHOWER and toilet block is being proposed for a west Dorset cider orchard holiday site. It follows a planning consent granted by Dorset Council to expand the site by the addition of extra holiday units. The Strong family orchard site at Pineapple