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The day King Charles delighted royals fans in west Dorset
Following the news of his diagnosis today we have taken a look back at when crowds gathered to catch a glimpse of the now King Charles. Many people in Bridport will remember meeting the then Prince of Wales when he visited the town in 2018.
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Charles first visit to Dorset as King
Tonight it was announced that King Charles has cancer. Following the diagnosis we have taken a look back at his first visit to Poundbury after becoming King in 2023. The King was accompanied by his wife, Queen Camilla, as they met local developers
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'Town fit for a king': Charles III's major role in creating Poundbury
Following King Charles's diagnosis we have taken a look back at his role as the driving force behind a town that is now firmly part of Dorset's landscape. The nation's King, Charles III, has played a major part in creating the now-thriving community
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King Charles III diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace announces
King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The King has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun a schedule of regular treatments, and while he has postponed public duties he “remains wholly positive
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Guests evacuated from hotel fire which left man in a serious condition
GUESTS at a hotel were evacuated after a fire which left a man in a serious condition. The man aged in his 40s has been taken to hospital for treatment following a fire at The Grove Hotel. Emergency services were called to the incident in Grove
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Woman found dead in house after emergency response
A WOMAN has been found dead at an address in Poole. Firefighters from Westbourne were called to help the ambulance service with gaining entrance into the property. Once inside, a woman in her 20s was found unresponsive and was pronounced dead
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New plan to bring back popular café after thousands sign petition
AN attempt is being made to bring back a pop-up café on Weymouth Rugby Club’s car park. The previous café, the Caddy Shack, was forced to close after a retrospective planning application was rejected by Dorset Council. A planning appeal upheld
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Woman 'threatened with knife in demand for money'
Police are appealing for witnesses after a reported attempted knifepoint robbery in Weymouth. It is reported that a man approached a woman aged in her 40s whilst in her vehicle on Wooperton Street at around 8.25pm on Thursday, February 1. The
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Traffic slow after dual carriageway crash
One lane was closed on a busy Dorset dual carriageway after a car overturned. A crash was reported on the A35 Eastbound near the B3390- the turn off to Affpuddle and Tolpuddle at 7.04am this morning. Traffic has been reported as being slow
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Residents 'blue' over fresh look for historic Dorset pub
RESIDENTS are 'feeling blue' over proposed changes at an historic Dorset pub. New signs and external lighting have been agreed in a make-over for the historic Corfe Castle pub, but the planned new colour is not to everyone's taste. The Castle
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Fossil-loving Florida family discover 'unique beauty of Dorset'
West Dorset is famous for so much, be it the variety of beaches, the summertime sun and its selection of eateries - but in the winter it attracts a different type of tourism. Winter is the best season for fossil hunting in west Dorset as there
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Coastguard rescue two people 'trapped' in mud
Coastguard teams were called twice in quick succession to separate incidents of people being 'trapped' in mud along the Jurassic Coast. Lyme Regis Coastguard Rescue Team and West Bay Coastguard Team responded to the first incident just east of
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Event commemorating 190th anniversary of Tolpuddle Martyrs arrest
A free event is going to be held to commemorate the 190th anniversary of the arrest of the Tolpuddle Martyrs. Before sunrise on February 24, 1834 farm worker George Loveless left for work - it would be 3 years before he would be back with his wife
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School group inspires dance students with workshop
A dance group from a school in Dorchester hosted a workshop at a Weymouth academy to inspire performing arts students. A group of four Year 12 dance students at the Thomas Hardye School came to facilitate a workshop to 20 performing arts students
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Masonic lodge celebrates its history after reaching historic milestone
A masonic lodge has celebrated over 100 years of history at its 1,000th meeting. The Blackmore Vale lodge has been meeting in Sturminster Newton since 1912 and recently celebrated the milestone with a talk on the lodge's history before a dinner
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'More boots on the ground'- Police chiefs pleased with rise in officers
New Home Office figures have revealed a rise in police officers in Dorset following a national recruitment drive. Between September 2022 and September 2023, the number of police officers in Dorset rose from 1380 to 1460 – a total 80 extra bodies
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Dorset wildlife gets boost from online water tool
Over £1,000 has been raised for wildlife in Dorset thanks to an online tool that helps people make savings on their water bills. GetWaterFit was launched in 2020 by Wessex Water and has helped to raise £1258.79 for the Dorset Wildlife Trust.
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Dorset households urged to check insurance cover for oil tanks
Dorset residents who heat their homes with oil are being urged to check their insurance policies. With the recent extreme temperature changes and stormy weather, the 18,000 homeowners on oil heating in Dorset are being advised to check to see if
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The reason why there is a new lifeboat in Weymouth harbour
A new lifeboat has turned up in Weymouth harbour. Normally, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution boat Ernest and Mable is stationed at Weymouth, but for several weeks there will be a replacement boat in the harbour. This is due to extended
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There is only one month left to apply for one of these grants
Organisations in Dorchester are being encouraged to apply for grants for community projects. Dorchester Town Council are urging community groups to apply before the end of February for a grant of between £50 and £500. This includes but is not
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School staff share concerns over mental health care access
Staff in a further education school have called for more support services available to help improve mental health care amongst young people. The Student Services team at Weymouth College was interviewed by Healthwatch Dorset about mental health
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Cycle ride across Dorset in memory of D-Day soldiers
A huge cycling challenge will follow a route through Dorset to raise money for charity. The Ride to Horsa cycling event will follow a 48-mile route Tarrant Rushton to Lytchett Minster before the cyclists hop on a ferry to Cherbourg to continue
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Pets dumped at tip and on roads: Inside the rescue centre saving Dorset's animals
More people are dumping their pets, while others are faced with a choice between feeding themselves or their animals as the cost of living crisis takes its toll. That's according to the RSPCA's Taylor's Rehoming Centre, based at Kingston Maurward
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'It wasn’t a 10-man smash and grab' - Magpies deserved win - Killick
TOM Killick believes his Dorchester Town side were full value for their 1-0 win at Didcot Town, insisting: “It wasn’t a 10-man smash and grab”. Travelling to the Pitching In Southern League Premier South’s bottom side, the Magpies found themselves
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Passion runs high in Weymouth's "statement' victory over Hemel
WEYMOUTH’S thrilling 4-3 comeback win over Hemel Hempstead Town was a “statement” victory, manager Bobby Wilkinson insists. Weymouth’s run of three straight wins looked set to end as goals in each half from Kaylen Hinds and Bayley Brown put Hemel
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Teenager tells of her agonising battle with Long Covid
Living with Long Covid is hard enough as an adult, but a young woman from Weymouth has been coming to terms with how the condition has changed her life after developing the condition at 14. In 2020, Kitty McFarland, from Weymouth, caught Covid