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Flooding expected to hit parts of Dorset
River levels are ‘rising rapidly’ following bouts of heavy rain. Flood warnings are currently in place across Dorset with more rain forecast this week. One of the areas impacted by the warning according to the Environment Agency is the River
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Teenage boy "punched multiple times" in assault
A teenage boy has sustained "several facial injuries" in an alleged assault in Weymouth, Dorset Police say. Officers received a report that around 5:30pm on Monday, February 19 the boy was approached by six young people near the skate park at The
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Man left fighting for life after crash with lorry
A man has been left fighting for his life after his car collided with a lorry. The man, who is in his 20s, was driving a blue Mini Cooper which hit a blue Volvo articulated lorry at around 4pm yesterday afternoon (February 20). He was rushed
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Sewage discharged into sea off Weymouth Beach
SEWAGE has been discharged into the sea off Weymouth Beach. Surfers Against Sewage is tracking real-time sewage discharge and pollution risks around the UK. As of today (Wednesday, February 21), a pollution alert has been issued for the sea
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Car left road and ended up in field in A37 crash
A crash has been reported on road near Dorchester. At 8.21am, Dorset Police received a report of a collision on the A37 at Long Ash Lane north of Dorchester. A vehicle had left the carriageway and ended up in a field. No serious injuries
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Wildlife project restoring heathland celebrated after huge success
A project looking at engaging local people with their heritage is being celebrated by the RSPB in Dorset this week. RSPB Arne is celebrating the Hyde’s Heath Project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Beginning in 2019 the project
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Heritage group asking for people's memories of Roman baths excavation
A local heritage group is seeking photos and memories from the public who remember the Roman baths excavation in Dorchester. The Dorchester Joint Heritage Committee wants to provide more information to the community about the Roman baths. Extensive
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Lack of power supplies will hit economy and new jobs across county
CREATING jobs in parts of Dorset could involve joining a lengthy queue for connection to power supplies. In some areas there is a wait until 2036 for connection to the grid with businesses being asked to fork out up to £200,000 in deposits up to
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'We stand shoulder to shoulder' - Support for Ukraine
Dorset Council will be marking the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine this weekend. On Saturday, February 24 the council will be raising the Ukrainian flag at County Hall in Dorchester to show solidarity with Ukrainians who have
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Man flooded custody cell with toilet water
A MAN in custody flooded his cell with toilet water, wrote a swear word on the walls, ripped up a magazine to cover up security cameras and destroyed a crayon. Joshua Cupples, aged 29 and of Newman Close in Blandford appeared before Weymouth Magistrates
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Funding to reveal the hidden history behind Dorset's working class heroes
Funding has been announced for a new project to breathe life into the day-to-day family lives of a well-known piece of Dorset’s past. Historic England is funding 56 new projects across the country which tell the stories of England’s working-class
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Royals reign supreme over Merley
MERLEY 1 BLANDFORD UNITED 2 UNBEATEN Dorset Premier League leaders Blandford United beat Merley 2-1 for the third time this season to continue their charge for the title. Merley’s Josh Buck brought the best out of Blandford keeper Sam Pike
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Wilkinson 'very concerned' by Terras' porous defence
AN UNUSUALLY downbeat Bobby Wilkinson admitted he could not defend Weymouth’s 4-2 home defeat by Hampton & Richmond Borough. The Terras initially fought back superbly to lead 2-1 after Isaac Pitblado’s penalty, Malachi Linton and Tom Bearwish scoring
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Weymouth friends Flowers and Francis reach World's Strongest Man
WEYMOUTH will astonishingly have two competitors at World’s Strongest Man 2024 in May. Shane Flowers and Kane Francis, both hailing from Westham, have qualified for the premier event in the sport. The lifelong friends will fly to Myrtle Beach
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Cherries sour Dorch Sports' afternoon
DORCHESTER SPORTS 0 STURMINSTER NEWTON 2 DORCHESTER Sports were unusually quiet in front of goal as Sturminster Newton United claimed a 2-0 victory to maintain their title push in the Dorset Premier League. The Cherries’ victory at the
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£1 million project set to turn Dorset into England’s first super nature reserve
A £1MILLION project is set to restore a rare peatland in Dorset as England’s first super National Nature Reserve. The first phase of the Dorset Peat Partnership is focused on Agglestone Mire and Greenlands Mire near Studland in Purbeck. It
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Iconic knob-throwing event announces return after five years
Dorset's iconic knob-throwing competition, once axed for 'growing too large', has announced it will be returning this year. Organisers of the Dorset Knob Throwing Games have announced its triumphant return with an all-new venue, having last been
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Controversial plans for 'refugee village' are refused
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to create a 'refugee village' up to 40 caravans for Ukrainian refugees in has been refused planning permission. The proposal, from the Bryanston Estate and the Rothermere Foundation, split opinion in Blandford – with claims
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Antique centre which appeared on TV set to close after 30 years as owner retires
A beloved antique centre in Dorchester is to close its doors after more than a quarter of a century. De Danann Antique Centre, nestled on the edge of the Casterbridge Trading Estate on London Road was known as a treasure trove for the hunter of
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Portland Mayor set for High Court battle over 'legality' of asylum barge
THE MAYOR of Portland is set for a final courtroom showdown with Dorset Council over the legality of the Bibby Stockholm barge at Portland Port. Between February 27 and 29, the High Court will be hearing the case to determine whether Dorset Council
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Get up close to a 205m year old meteor and pliosaur fossil at a family science day
A day of discoveries awaits as a local museum will host a science day perfect for the whole family. Building on the success of popular events, the Family Science Day will be taking place at the Dorset Museum and Art Gallery on Sunday, March 17
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Landlords urged to help drive up property standards
Weymouth and Portland landlords are being encouraged to help drive up property standards in the area. Dorset Council has launched the Safer Renting scheme in the area which will help landlords comply with a range of laws and improve the standard
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Man who 'stunk of cannabis' arrested after ignoring police order to leave
Police told a Portland man: “You stink of cannabis, go away,” before arresting him for possession after he would not leave. Paul Fitzpatrick aged 59, and of New Road on Portland appeared before Weymouth Magistrates’ Court on Friday, February 16
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New £14m outpatient centre launch will help to reduce hospital waiting times
Millions of pounds worth of funding has been put towards a new outpatient centre which will help reduce hospital waiting times. Dorset County Hospital (DCH) has opened its newly refurbished Outpatient Assessment Centre at South Walks House - the
