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Urgent search for missing teenage girl
Police are appealing for the public's help as they search for a missing teenage girl. Ischia Montagu, who is 16 years old, was reported missing just before 7pm yesterday, Wednesday. She was last seen in Lym Close, Lyme Regis, earlier in the
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Terras extend Parsons' loan to end of season
WEYMOUTH have extended striker Harry Parsons’ loan until the end of the 2023/24 season. The Terras have already profited from two month-long spells in association with Parsons, who has amassed three goals and three assists in just 10 games with
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Busy road partially blocked after vehicle breaks down
Heavy traffic has been reported on a busy Dorset road after a vehicle had broken down. The A35 is partially blocked at The Plain between the B3150 Stinsford Hill Roundabout to the Troy Town turn off at Cuckoo Lane. The incident was first
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LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards
Newsquest Media Group’s digital marketing agency LOCALiQ UK has been named Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at the Microsoft Partner Awards. The Microsoft awards recognise digital marketing partners who go above and beyond to uncover hidden opportunities
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Heavy rain set to drench large parts of the county
Heavy rain is expected to bring some disruption tomorrow after a yellow weather warning was issued. The Met Office released its latest warning which includes large parts of west Dorset and will be in place from 11am on Thursday, 15 February until
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Man charged after 'serious assault'
A man from Weymouth has been charged after an alleged 'serious assault' took place on Sunday. The man in his 40s, who is known to the victim, was arrested and has now been charged with assault occasioning grievous bodily harm. He is due to
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Flood alert remains in place as rain continues to fall
Rainfall is causing the river levels to rise on the Lower Frome with a flood alert remaining in place today. Flooding has been forecast to affect locations near the river, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the
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Have your say on the fire service's priorities
A 12-week consultation has been launched for Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority’s proposed new Community Safety Plan. The plan sets out the priorities and challenges for Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service from now until 2028,
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Police stations open up to members of public
Dorset Police has announced a list of stations that will now be open to the public on a regular basis. The force announced on Monday, 12 February that six police stations across Dorset have new opening hours for people to walk in to and get help
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Good cause benefits from town's new dinosaur-themed fun run
The recent dinosaur antics in Weymouth have raised some money for a local cause. The all-new Chase the Dinosaur beach fun run organised by We Are Weymouth raised £652 for the Will Mackaness Trust. The Will Mackaness Trust was set up in 2008
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Honour for celebrity cat that has boosted shop's trade
A CAT from Dorchester has been awarded a certificate for its 'dedication and service' to a local charity shop - by encouraging customers through the door. Suzy the cat, a local 'celebrity' in Dorchester, has been awarded an honorary volunteering
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Dorset Echo readers can subscribe for just £5 for 5 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £5 for 5 months or over 30% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Dorset coast named in list of romantic destinations for Valentine's Day
A popular Dorset tourist destination has been named in a list of the most 'Instagrammable' places to visit on Valentine's Day. The Jurassic Coast is the only location in Dorset to have made the list compiled by travel experts Deal Points. It
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New climate themed-festival makes debut in Weymouth
A new festival has taken place in Weymouth all about how we can look after our environment here in the town. The free event, Love Your Weymouth. took place on the second floor of the Weymouth Town Council Chambers on Commercial Road yesterday.
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Killick asks Magpies' fans to play part in survival bid
DORCHESTER Town manager Tom Killick has called on the Magpies’ supporters to rally round the club’s players in their fight for survival. Saturday’s 3-0 defeat to Gosport Borough kept Dorchester in 20th place in the Pitching In Southern League Premier
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Royals stay top after Smith's double
POOLE BOROUGH 1 BLANDFORD UNITED 3 TWO goals from maestro Steve Smith propelled unbeaten Dorset Premier League leaders Blandford United to a 3-1 victory over Poole Borough at Turlin Moor. Former Poole Town striker Smith handed Blandford
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Neutral venue for Bees' league cup semi-final
BRIDPORT will play their Walter C Parson Cup semi-final against Okehampton Argyle at Cullompton Rangers. Chris Herbst’s Bees are scheduled to play on Tuesday, March 12 (7.30pm) at the neutral venue, chosen as it lies nearly equidistant between
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Young Terras concede eight as Wimborne advance
WIMBORNE TOWN 8 Baker 6, Munn 31, 85, Burrows 42, Hoey 48, 78 pen, Chipangura 90+2, 90+3 WEYMOUTH 1 Griffiths 30 og WEYMOUTH exited the Dorset Senior Cup at the first-round stage following a comprehensive 8-1 defeat by a strong Wimborne
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Terras player out for two games after 10th booking
WEYMOUTH have confirmed they will be without the versatile Charlie Rowan for two matches after he picked up a 10th booking of the season on Saturday. Rowan was cautioned in the 1-0 loss at Chelmsford, meaning Weymouth will be without another option
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Dorset film featuring Gavin & Stacey star launches farming mental health campaign
An award-winning short film shot in Dorset was given a London premiere as part of a new campaign highlighting mental health in the farming community. As part of the annual Yellow Wellies, Mind Your Head campaign 2024, there was a showing of Wake
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The 'most beautiful walk in Weymouth' may re-open after more than 20 years
Work has begun that could re-open a much-loved coastal walk that has been closed for more than 20 years. Underbarn Walk is a picturesque path in Weymouth from Bincleaves Green to Castle Cove Beach. It was closed by the local authority in 2001
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Trendy hotel to add restaurant extension to cater for more customers
THE trendy Pig On The Beach at Studland is to build a single-storey restaurant extension to cater for more customers. Dorset Council has agreed the works to the Grade 2 listed Manor Road hotel building, previously known as the Manor Hotel.
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Holiday park's hot food takeaway plan withdrawn after objections
A WEYMOUTH holiday park has withdrawn a planning request for a hot food takeaway on its site. The application had attracted objections from nearby homes, the town council and Weymouth Civic Society. Several claimed that with the unit so close
