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Next of kin appeal for woman who lived in Weymouth
A next of kin appeal has been launched for a woman who died at her home in Weymouth. Christine Knight, who was 74 years old, died at her home address in Broadwey Close on Monday, February 12. Her death is not being treated as suspicious and
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Missing teen may be in Dorset
A MISSING teenager from Somerset may be in Bournemouth. Officers are appealing for information to find a missing 15-year-old boy. Segun, also known as Joshua, was last seen around 3.30pm on February 10 in Castle Cary, Somerset. He is described
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WATCH: Video of seagull 'vaping' in Dorset goes viral
A video featuring a seagull ‘vaping’ in a Dorset car park has gone viral. Filmed in the Trinity Street Car Park in Dorchester, the video depicts a seagull on top of a car holding a disposable vape in its mouth. The video, uploaded to the social
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Person hit by train on Weymouth Waterloo line
WEYMOUTH-Waterloo services have been disrupted after a person was hit by a train. One person has been taken taken to hospital and their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, according to police. Emergency services responded to the
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No 'wider risk to public' as serious assault probe continues
Detectives are continuing to investigate a report of a serious assault in Weymouth that has left a man in his 60s in a 'serious but stable condition'. The alleged assault took place on Lennox Street at an address in Weymouth and officers are now
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Work on £2.9m upgrade to hospital begins
REFURBISHMENT work to improve and increase the range of services at a hospital has begun. Blandford Hospital has been awarded £2.9m by NHS England and the Department of Health to upgrade its facilities and relocate services currently at the Blandford
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Thousands of people benefit from free cooking courses
Thousands of people have been benefiting from cookery classes aimed at teaching people how to eat healthily on a budget. The Friendly Food Club offers free cookery classes and workshops to people of all ages across Dorset and in 2023 the charity
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Here are three fun theatre productions to take your kids to over half term
From deep-sea adventures and quests to deep, dark dungeons, to puppetry, live music and more, there’s plenty to keep children and their families entertained in the February half term. A variety of theatre shows are taking to stages across Dorset
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New 'one stop shop' helpline created to prevent homelessness in Dorset
Dorset Council and national charities Shelter and Citizens Advice have joined forces for the first time to help prevent homelessness in Dorset. The new partnership will support residents who are experiencing a range of housing issues by providing
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Weymouth's newest festival kicks off today - all you need to know
A new festival kicks off in Weymouth today, so we thought we'd put together everything you need to know. Love Your Weymouth will take place at Weymouth Town Council Chambers on Commercial Road between 10am and 2pm. This new and free event aims
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Mum who was given two years to live is loving life after beating the odds
A Weymouth mum who was told she had ‘two years to live’ after being diagnosed with cancer has said she's loving life after beating the odds. Nikki Bryant, 39, from Weymouth was diagnosed with brain cancer seven years ago and after treatments, including
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'Negativities of the economy' is the cause of Weymouth's latest high street departure
A high-street jeweller is set to close its doors after owners saw a ‘massive decline in purchases.’ Queens of Weymouth is a jewellery store on St Thomas Street, which has a magical reputation as the owner, Dean Metcalfe is often found showing shoppers
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Campaign to bring bus service back to villages
A campaign has started to bring a bus service back to Winterbourne Steepleton and Martinstown. The villages used to have a service until the bus operator decided, in 2014, that it was taking too long to divert from the main road through the villages
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Rescuers battle huge waves in race to save two cut off by tide
Two people had to be rescued by helicopter after becoming trapped on the beach near Charmouth yesterday afternoon. A male and female had been walking along the stretch of beach near St Gabriel's steps east of Charmouth and alerted emergency services
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Bees v Ham Rec cup tie postponed
BRIDPORT'S Dorset Senior Cup semi-final at home to Hamworthy Recreation has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. Heavy rainfall on Tuesday prompted an inspection of the St Mary's Field surface, which has already flooded twice this season.
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Terras and Wimborne hope to complete Senior Cup tie
WEYMOUTH and Wimborne Town will attempt to complete their Dorset Senior Cup first round tie at the fifth time of asking tonight (7.30pm). Wimborne were set to hold the match on their New Cuthbury pitch but yesterday announced the decision to stage
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Why there won't be traditional pancake day race today
The annual pancake day race on Portland is not being held this year. The event, held by Portland Parish, has been a staple of Shrove Tuesday celebrations on the isle for nearly 30 years. This year however organisers have decided to shelve the
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Planning appeal looms after authority 'fails to make decision' on plan for six homes
DORSET Council is facing a planning appeal after not making a decision on a Portland application for six homes. The proposal was verified by the authority in January 2022 and under Government planning guidelines a decision should have been made
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Popular family festival to return to Weymouth this summer
A fun-packed day for all the family is set to return after a hugely successful first year. SummerFest will once again take place on the grounds of Redlands Leisure and Community Park in Weymouth on Saturday, June 8 from 10am-11pm. The event
