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Missing woman from Dorchester found
A woman who was reported missing in Dorchester has now been found. Saima Noreen, aged 36, was reported missing after having last been seen in the Poundbury area at around 8pm on Saturday, February 3. Dorset Police had appealed for information
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Blues baffled as Rovers hit back to win
BAFFINS MILTON ROVERS 3 PORTLAND UNITED 2 PORTLAND United were consigned to a 3-2 defeat at fellow play-off contenders Baffins Milton Rovers, despite leading 1-0 at half-time. The Blues remain fifth in the Velocity Wessex League Premier
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Man arrested and charged with attempted murder
A man has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing in Weymouth last weekend. Following enquiries, a 29-year-old man from Weymouth was arrested and has now been charged with attempted murder, along with attempted robbery, and possession
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Bees beaten by wind-assisted goal
TORRIDGESIDE 1 BRIDPORT 0 BRIDPORT remain winless in 2024 after a slender 1-0 loss at Torridgeside in the South West Peninsula League Premier East. Chris Herbst’s men created little throughout the game before conceding a wind-assisted winner
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Firefighters called to 'false alarm' causes heavy traffic
Firefighters were called to a suspected car fire yesterday afternoon resulting in a heavy build up of traffic near Corfe Castle. At 2.17pm Swanage Fire Station rushed to what they suspected was a car fire on the A351 near the Norden roundabout.
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Urgent appeal to find missing woman
Officers are appealing for information from the public to assist their searches for a missing woman from Dorchester. Saima Noreen, aged 36, was reported missing after having last been seen in the Poundbury area at around 8pm on Saturday, February
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Pier to remain closed until £250k is found for repairs
THE council will have to find about £250,000 to repair a closed pier. Lake Pier, off Lake Drive in Hamworthy, was shut by BCP Council last June over safety fears. Structural examinations revealed issues with the struts, wooden handrails and
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Landlady "very lucky" after pub fire causes no permanent damage
A landlady has said she feels "very lucky" a fire in her pub didn't cause cause permanent damage. Emma Thorpe, landlady of The Three Horseshoes Inn in Powerstock, was shocked to see the pub fill up with excess smoke when its chimney caught on fire
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More than a MILLION plastic beads removed from west Dorset beach after spillage
A WEEK-long clean on a west Dorset beach helped remove over 1.2million tiny plastic beads from the beach and the banks of the River Char. The Lower Char Community Project ran the first of two large cleans of Charmouth Beach to try and remove plastic
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New online cancer support service available for residents
A charity has expanded its services to offer free online cancer support to Dorchester. Wessex Cancer Support (WCS) is a charity which works to provide free wellbeing support to anyone affected by cancer in Dorset, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight
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Young entrepreneurs offered major cash boost
Young people in Dorset are being given the opportunity to kickstart their businesses through enterprise grants. Dorset Community Foundation’s SWEF Enterprise and Business Fund is fuelling young peoples ambitions since its launch in 2021, and wants
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Report reveals best and worst places to leave your bike in Dorset
Two west Dorset towns are considered some of the worst places in the county to leave your bike. With 38 bike thefts in Weymouth, the coastal town is the most likely place to have a bike stolen in west Dorset – this equates to a theft rate of 0.69
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When Grand Prix cars raced on Weymouth beach
THIS unusual postcard shows Grand Prix cars racing on Weymouth beach. It's from the collection of the late and much missed local history enthusiast, Andy Hutchings, and shows members of Dorset Automobile Club racing on the beach at speeds up to
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Critically acclaimed film to be screened in Portland with live music
A critically acclaimed film accompanied by live music will be shown at a venue in Portland this March, which will feature work from a Dorset based artist. Sound artist and composer Jason Singh will give a live performance of his soundtrack to John
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Weekend of family activities at museum
Families are invited to join in with a weekend of activities and displays at a popular attraction in Dorset this February. The Tank Museum in Bovington will be hosting the South West Model Show from February 10 to 11. Visitors will be able to have
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Daughter’s fundraising bid to help cancer-stricken mum with bills
Picking up your A-level results is supposed to be a day of celebration and excitement for what’s to come for many, but this wasn’t the case for Georgia Batty-Smith. On the same day, her mum, Army veteran Jules, collected her own test results revealing
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'A home from home' - Treasured local is our Pub of the Week
The Belvedere Inn is full of historical interest and quirky features. This pub dates back to the middle of the 19th century and has since become one of the most popular local haunts in Weymouth. As you walk along High West Street past the Old