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Crash on road in Weymouth
A crash has been reported on a road in Weymouth. The crash was reported on Steeple Close around Corfe Road this afternoon. Traffic is coping well.
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Residents 'don't feel very safe' as police probe 'serious assault'
Some guest house owners have been left feeling unsafe after an alleged assault in Weymouth which saw police and forensic officers descend on a community and a house cordoned off. Police and paramedics attended an address on Lennox Street in the
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Two vehicle crash causes delays to traffic near supermarket
A crash between two vehicles close to Asda in Weymouth had caused delays to traffic earlier today. The collision occurred on Newstead Road and had affected the area from Marsh Road to the harbour crossroad at the A354 Rodwell Road. No one was
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Emergency response near railway tracks in Dorchester
Police dealt with a concern for welfare callout near Dorchester station. Officers were called to the area of Brewery Square today (Monday, February 12) at 9.23 after receiving reports of a concern for welfare. The man was located and taken
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Man charged with assault after woman receives 'facial' injuries
A man has been charged with assault after a woman was injured in Sturminster Newton. The man, in his 30s, has been charged after allegedly assaulting a woman in her 30s outside an address in Stour View Close. The woman was subsequently taken
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Man suffers 'serious' head injury in alleged assault
A man has been arrested after a reported assault in Weymouth yesterday, resulting in another man being taken to hospital with a 'serious' head injury. The alleged assault happened at around 11am on Sunday, February 11 at an address on Lennox Street
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Diver captures colourful sea life found in local waters
A diver from Portland is diving to the fathoms below to capture the vibrant marine life in local waters. Colin Garrett, 52, works for a diving business in Portland called Underwater Explorers. In his free time, he enjoys recreational diving around
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Emergency services charged thousands to use Sandbanks Ferry
EMERGENCY services have been charged thousands of pounds for using the Sandbanks Ferry, it can be revealed. The ambulance and fire service racked up huge bills by using the chain ferry, which connects Sandbanks and Studland, despite police not
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Brewery make major cash donation to great causes
A brewery has donated nearly £30,000 to local charities and good causes. Family brewer, Hall and Woodhouse, based in Blanford, have dished out more than £27,000 worth of grants to 20 good causes as part of their Community Chest Awards. Mark
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More tenants get social housing in Dorset
More social housing lets were provided to tenants in Dorset last year, new figures show. However, across England, the number of new social housing lets provided has plummeted over the last decade. Homelessness and housing charity Crisis accused
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Property site reveals types of houses that are gaining value in UK (and which aren't)
A property site has revealed the types of houses in the UK that are either gaining or losing value, with those in semi-detached houses benefitting the most. Zoopla has found that semi-detached and terraced houses gained the most value in the last
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Road in town centre to close for property repairs
A section of a road in Beaminster town will be closed for a week so repairs can be carried out on a property. Fleet Street will be closed from its junction with the A3066 and number three, a distance of approximately 35 metres. Work is planned
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Boy who leapt into action to save dad gets award - and wins praise from Bear Grylls
A schoolboy from Lyme Regis has been praised after leaping into action to save his dad. Wilfrid Clift-Shanley, known as Wilf, was quick to react when dad Seb started having a seizure. He had learnt some first aid techniques with his scout troop
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Hope for major Jurassic Coast museum and visitor centre in Weymouth
Weymouth could be the home to a new Jurassic Coast museum and visitor centre if all goes to plan. The proposal for a new museum and centre in Weymouth seeks to increase the access and long-term security for fossils from the Jurassic Coast which
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'Cherished' corner shop asks for 17 solar panels in unused garden
Charmouth Stores is asking permission for seventeen ground-mounted solar panels in its rear garden. The planning request, submitted to Dorset Council, will also involve the removal of a timber shed. An application say the panels would be mounted
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Seaside whodunnit set for Dorset
A murderous melodrama theatre show is coming to Dorchester. Hell’s Bells is the newest show created by Cornwall’s acclaimed Miracle Theatre and promises to bring a blend of detective thriller drama, colourful characters, physical antics, and humour
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Falling life expectancy for boys in Dorset
Dorset has seen a decrease in life expectancy for boys, new figures show. On average, life expectancy for those born between 2020 and 2022 was lower than in 2017 to 2019 in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. Experts said the decrease has
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Terras 'moving in the right direction' despite Chelmsford loss
WEYMOUTH boss Bobby Wilkinson believes the Terras are “moving in the right direction” despite a 1-0 loss at Chelmsford City. Defeat in Essex ended Weymouth’s four-game winning streak after Finley Barbrook’s powerful drive proved the match-winner
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Magpies 'wasteful' in Gosport defeat - Killick
DORCHESTER Town were “wasteful” in front of goal against a ruthless Gosport Borough in their 3-0 loss, Magpies manager Tom Killick confessed. Gosport netted three goals in 14 first-half minutes as Dan Wooden’s half-volley, Harry Kavanagh’s 25-yard
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Further plans lodged for what could be one of UK's largest Greggs
FURTHER plans for what is expected to be one of the largest Greggs in the country have been lodged. The proposed site is set to be in the former Carphone Warehouse unit at the Wessex Gate retail park in Poole. The unit has lain empty since