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'Ferry future has been put in jeopardy'
THE Sandbanks Ferry has been put in jeopardy by inflation and tax rises, its operator warns. Managing Director Jason du Toit said the costs of running the chain ferry have “risen exponentially”, and tolls need to be increased. Sandbanks Ferry
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Man injured in a crash that flipped his car onto its roof
A man has been injured in a crash that flipped his car onto its roof on a major Dorset route. Police and ambulance were called to the single-vehicle crash this afternoon on the A354 near Milborne St Andrew between Blandford Hill and Dorchester
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Bridge now open after crash which caused 'significant damage'
A bridge has been fully repaired and re-opened after being damaged in a crash. Herrison Road at Buddens Bridge was closed for 11 days whilst the bridge's parapet was repaired. Bridge parapets are the walls which run along either side of the
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Flood alert issued as heavy rainfall to hit Dorset
A flood alert has been issued for Weymouth rivers and streams as heavy rainfall is forecast for Dorset. The overnight rain is set to cause river levels to rise again today, Thursday, with flooding expected to affect locations near the River Wey
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Concern for welfare of man on scaffolding
A man spotted on scaffolding was brought to safety by police and firefighters. Emergency services were called to Weston Road on Portland this morning. Police and firefighters from Weymouth and Portland rushed to a construction site shortly
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Kiosks to shut while harbour wall work goes ahead
Work to begin emergency repairs to the harbour wall in West Bay has finally been confirmed. Dorset Council says is it will begin the work to Wall B at West Bay Harbour from Monday, February 26, after a week of preparations, as it requires 'six
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Furious drivers stuck in traffic while 'seeing no workers on site'
Emergency repair work alongside a busy dual carriageway is expected to finish tomorrow. Drivers were left 'furious' on their commute this morning because of delays on the A35/A350 to Poole from Lytchett Minster. Cones were placed on the left
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Heavy rain on its way after weather warning issued
Periods of heavy rain are expected over the next couple of days after a new weather warning was issued for Dorset. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the county from 2am on Thursday, February 8 until 6am on Friday, February
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Man due in court following 'assault' on rugby player
A man is due to appear in court in connection with an alleged assault on a rugby player during a game. It was reported that at around 3.30pm on Saturday, March 4, 2023, a male rugby player was assaulted during the first half of the match between
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Disgraced pop singer refused parole
Disgraced paedophile pop star Gary Glitter has lost a Parole Board bid to be freed from jail on Portland. The decision comes after a parole hearing took place behind closed doors last month to consider the 79-year-old’s case. Glitter, whose
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Time stands still for town clocks
IT seems municipal time is standing still in parts of West Dorset. Bridport’s town hall clock has been on the blink with the town council awaiting replacement parts to get it moving again. Now, Dorchester’s town council-owned clock on the Municipal
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New hope for history centre extension plans
A FEAR that an extension to the Dorset History Centre’s storage capacity might have to be dropped has been averted – although its future is still far from certain. Dorset Council had said it was unable to finance the required 40 per cent share
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Headteacher admits schools rely on alternative funding amid cuts fears
A Dorset school has revealed it already has to rely on alternative forms of funding amid claims of a £7 million cut to school spending. Data from the National Education Union (NEU) school cuts website has revealed that the cut in funding across
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Business leader scoops prestigious award
A prestigious business award has been won by the managing director of a pet supplement business from Dorchester. Managing director of Poundbury-based firm Dorwest Herbs, Jo Boughton-White, was named the 'Business Leader of the Year' at the South
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Veteran to trek through Norwegian wilderness for charity
A Weymouth veteran is part of a team who are trekking through the Norwegian wilderness for charity. Former marine Jay Hogg, 52, is part of a 12-man team who are following in the tracks of the Heroes of Telemark of the raid by commandos, in order
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"It's gone crazy"- Town goes mad for Suzy postcards
Dorchester’s local celebrity has been gaining more and more attention in recent weeks, with postcards of people's favourite feline selling out. Suzy the Cat has been the talk of Dorchester since finding fame at the end of last year by going as
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Farm homes development fails to impress councillors
SIX homes planned for a farm site in Dorchester have failed to impress Dorchester Town councillors. Planning and environment committee members say they are unhappy that trees on the Fordington Farm site, off Armada Way, have been felled to make
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Fighting fund to battle proposals for 3,500 homes
PAYMENTS are to be made to a legal ‘fund’ to fight the inclusion of the site for 3,500 homes north of Dorchester in the next Dorset Local Plan. Dorchester town councillors have backed making the payment of up to £3,500 to take on specialist planning
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Teenager overcoming trauma to raise cash for charity endeavour
A teenager battling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is coming out of her shell and raising cash for a charity endeavour. Corey Edwards, 14, from Weymouth suffered a traumatic event in 2021 and has suffered from PTSD ever since. The Budmouth
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Paintings at country home rehung for first time in 40 years
The first rehanging of paintings in 40 years has taken place at a country house in Dorset. Kingston Lacy is rehanging some of its finest works of art and there is also a return for a piece which was loaned out. The portrait of Maria Serra Pallavicino
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Child sexual abuse in Dorset rises by 6 per cent
New figures compiled by the NSPCC reveal that child sexual offences have risen in Dorset. A Freedom of Information request found 914 child sexual offences were recorded by Dorset Police in 2022/23 – a six per cent increase. The figures were
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Bees explain double swoop for Terras' U23s stars
BRIDPORT boss Chris Herbst has explained the last-minute signing of two Weymouth Under-23s players. With injuries piling up, the Bees found themselves without a specialist keeper as Jordon Scadding (elbow) was ruled out for the eventual 1-0 loss
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Killick blames himself as Magpies draw at Hanwell
DORCHESTER Town manager Tom Killick admitted to a tactical “error” that he felt cost the Magpies the chance of victory at Hanwell Town during their 1-1 draw. It took only nine minutes for Hanwell to open the scoring, ex-Southend, Torquay and Swindon
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Injury-hit Weymouth smashed by Essex Blaze
WEYMOUTH 0 ESSEX BLAZE 3 INJURY-HIT Weymouth fell to a 3-0 defeat as National League Division One leaders Essex Blaze took a 3-0 victory at Redlands. Such home defeats are incredibly rare for the Seasiders, who have been in the promotion
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Two Dorset entries for 2024 Grand National
DORSET is responsible for two entries among the total 94 received for the 2024 Randox Grand National. Sherborne-based trainer Joe Tizzard has entered Eldorado Allen, while Higher Crockermoor handler Harry Fry has thrown Revels Hill into the mix
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Soundproofing 'not considered' for new homes planned next to nightclub
Councillors have said plans to convert a bar into four new homes have not considered the effects of noise from a nightclub next door. Dorset Council is considering an application to convert the former Rum Shack bar into two houses and two maisonettes
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Dorch Sports run riot in 16-0 win
DORCHESTER SPORTS 16 STURMINSTER MARSHALL 0 DORCHESTER Sports brushed Sturminster Marshall aside 16-0 at the Avenue Stadium in their Dorset Premier League encounter. Marsh have endured a well-documented struggle this season, losing numerous
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‘Stand your ground’: Driver's advice after successfully disputing car parking fine
A motorist has urged people to ‘stand your ground’ when it comes to disputing car parking fines. The Echo previously reported that 71-year-old Linda Smale had been receiving ‘hostile’ and ‘intimidating’ letters as she disputed Euro Car Parks claims
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Terras in talks to sign new defender
WEYMOUTH are actively scanning the player market for a defender to ease a sudden shortage in their defensive ranks. Ahead of the visit to Chelmsford City on Saturday, Weymouth have a minimum of four defenders missing. Joe Cook yesterday returned
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North Quay - the end of an era as council offices finally demolished
IT'S the end of an era as the final pieces of the former council offices at North Quay have finally fallen. Yesterday the final few parts of the main structure were taken down leaving just a very small section of the building on the western side
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Residents' association 'shocked and saddened' by King's cancer diagnosis
A residents' association with close ties to the monarch have wished him well on his recovery from cancer. The Poundbury Residents' Association, an organisation that looks after and represents the voices of those in the area, were ‘shocked and saddened
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Historic castle sees "record number" of visitors
A historic castle on Portland, recognised as one of “Henry VIII’s finest coastal forts”, saw a record number of visitors in 2023. Overlooking Portland Harbour, Portland Castle was built in the early 1540s to protect against French and Spanish invasions
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Around 40 asylum seekers on barge 'converted or converting' to Christianity
FORTY asylum seekers living on board the Bibby Stockholm barge at Portland Port have reportedly converted or or are converting to Christianity - however a campaigner has said many of them were already Christian. The Telegraph reported that nearly
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'Sadness and shock' at news of King's cancer diagnosis
Dorset residents have reacted with sadness and shock at the news of King Charles's cancer diagnosis. It comes following his recent hospital visit for an enlarged prostate, although the palace says he does not have prostate cancer. Confirming