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Drama as three people trapped by rising tide as darkness falls
Three people were airlifted to safety after getting cut off by the tide as darkness fell. Weymouth inshore lifeboat was launched to assist coastguards following a request from Solent Coastguard after two adults and a child were reported to have
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WATCH: West Dorset fire crews tackle major blaze on industrial estate
West Dorset fire crews battled a major blaze for more than five hours The incident was reported around 6.19am today after a fire broke out at a unit on an industrial estate in Chard, Somerset involving lithium ion batteries. Charmouth and
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Busy Dorset road partially blocked due to obstruction
A busy Dorset road has been partially blocked due to an obstruction on the road, causing a problem with traffic. The A35 is partially blocked both ways with heavy traffic reported near the Maiden Newton turn off between Kingston Russell and Winterbourne
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Motorcyclist in his 30s dies in collision with car
A MOTORCYCLIST has died in a crash with a car in Dorset. The male rider, in his 30s and from Brighton, was riding a black Kawasaki in Horton Road, Ashley Heath, at around 5.20pm on Friday, February 23. He was involved in a crash with a black
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Terras make generous financial pledge to Torquay
WEYMOUTH have made a generous donation pledge in solidarity with embattled Torquay United ahead of their league fixture on Saturday. When the two teams meet at the Bob Lucas Stadium, Weymouth will give £5 from every adult away ticket sale to the
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Police warn drivers to slow down at crash scenes
Police have warned drivers to slow down to ensure the safety of emergency workers at crash scenes. They spoke out after emergency services rushed to the scene of a two-car crash in Dorset. Although no one was reported to have suffered any injuries
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Weather warning extended across Dorset as more rain expected
A weather warning has been updated and extended following heavy rain across the county. The Met Office issued the yellow weather warning for rain that was originally in place from 6am to 6pm today (Sunday, February 25.) Now, this has been extended
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Walker rescued after getting stuck in 'thick undergrowth'
Coastguards were called to rescue a walker that got stuck on Portland. The incident was reported around 1pm on Saturday, February 24. Coastguard teams from Portland Bill and Wyke were tasked with locating and recovering a walker. The walker
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PhD student to give a talk on archaeology project at eighth century abbey
A PhD student will be giving a talk on the heritage and archaeology behind an eighth century abbey. Friends of Sherborne Abbey have organised a presentation called The History, Heritage and Archaeology of Sherborne Abbey Project 2023 to 2026.
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Hundreds of trees planted at community farm
MORE than 350 trees have been planted at a Weymouth green space ahead of the spring season. Volunteers headed to Tumbledown Community Farm, just off Radipole Lane in Southill to get involved with a tree planting event. Year six students
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Summer holiday park bus timetable announced
The new bus timetable for Weymouth holiday parks has been announced. First Bus runs seasonal services to and from the town centre to Littlesea Haven Holiday Park and to Waterside Holiday Park and Spa, Bowleaze Cove. A spokesperson for First
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Warning after spate of thefts from vehicles
A recent spate of opportunistic thefts from vehicles in the Weymouth and Portland area has prompted the police to issue advice to keep your property safe. Weymouth and Portland Neighbourhood Policing Team are reminding motorists to be extra vigilant
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Parking fears as office block to be demolished for housing
The demolition of a Dorchester office block to make way for housing has been met with a mixed response from neighbours. The block is on a prominent site at the corner of Cornwall Road and Albert Road, opposite the Borough Gardens, and is currently
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The residential street in Weymouth that is no more
Here is the story of a street that exists no more in Weymouth that took its name from a local burial ground. The street was near to the much missed White Ensign Club at St Nicholas Street in Weymouth, which was closed in 1965 and demolished in
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More than 40 roads to be closed for resurfacing works
FORTY-ONE roads in Dorset will be closed as three months of resurfacing works are due to begin. Surfacing works around the Dorset Council area are taking place over the next three months to extend the life of urban residential roads. Works
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Driver 'covered in blood' after crashing into parked car while drunk
A MAN wrote-off his car when he crashed into a parked vehicle while drunk, a court heard. Billy Hicks, 26, appeared at Weymouth Magistrates Court to plead guilty to driving a BMW on All Saints Road in Wyke Regis whilst over the drink drive limit
