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Council to appoint new cabinet after Tories kicked out
THE first meeting of the new Dorset Council, now under Liberal Democrat control, will be held at County Hall next Thursday, May 16th. It will hear who has been chosen for Cabinet positions, expected to include at least one Green Party councillor
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Hottest weekend of the year could end in thunderstorms
The hottest weekend of the year so far could end with a period of thundery weather, which looks set to continue into next week. Remaining dry, the weekend is set to start with blue skies and prolonged periods of sunshine, according to the Met Office
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Cruise ship christened by American stage star calls into port
A cruise ship carrying more than 1,000 passengers has called into Portland Port. The MS Renaissance cruise ship arrived at the port today (Friday, May 10) at around 5.15am after travelling overnight from Portsmouth. The 31-year-old vessel sails
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Second crash on major Dorset road causes traffic chaos
A second crash on the A35 caused traffic chaos near Dorchester this morning. Following an early morning crash on Friday, May 10, at the Stinsford Roundabout, a second crash took place near to Stinsford Farm at 10.44am - causing minor damage to
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Stack of logs deliberately set on fire in woods
A stack of logs was deliberately set on fire in a woods broke out not far from Bere Regis last night. Firefighters from Bere Regis were called at 9.29pm on Thursday, May 9 to to a report of a fire in the woods off Puddletown Road, near Hyde.
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Weather warning issued ahead of thunderstorms and heavy showers
Thunderstorms and heavy showers could lead to disruption across the county over the weekend, according to the Met Office. A yellow weather warning has been put in place by the Met Office on Sunday, May 12 from 12pm to 10pm. Heavy showers and
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Man seriously injured in car crash
A man has been taken to hospital with a 'serious injury' after a two vehicle crash forced a road to close near Sherborne. At around 9.30am this morning, emergency services rushed to a collision on the A30 near Barton Gardens which has resulted
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Led by Donkeys project heartbreaking story of asylum seeker onto Bibby Stockholm
THE Bibby Stockholm barge was illuminated with a video telling the story of an asylum seeker who fled Afghanistan. A campaign group has projected the story of a former British Army interpreter working in Afghanistan who became an asylum seeker
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Goal machine Goodship stays at Weymouth
WEYMOUTH have agreed terms with star striker Brandon Goodship for the 2024/25 Vanarama National League South season. Goodship, 29, is just five goals away from a century in Weymouth colours. He could also bring up his 200th Terras appearance
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Three vehicle crash closes major Dorset road
A three vehicle crash closed a major Dorset road this morning. There were queues of traffic along the A35 just outside of Dorchester in both directions due to a collision which closed the southbound carriageway. The area affected was from the
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Huge farm site purchase to allow thousands of homes to be built
An 833-acre farm in Dorset has been purchased for nature and to allow thousands of homes to be built without worsening nutrient pollution, Natural England has announced. The purchase of Lyscombe Farm, which is just north of Dorchester, by the government
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Weapons and drugs seized following housing visits
Weapons and drugs have been seized from a home in Dorchester. Dorset Police found a small quantity of drugs and two 'offensive weapons' following housing visits to properties in Dorchester. Officers were joined by housing officers from Dorset
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Van seized for 'illegal waste activity'
A van has been seized after it was found to be involved in 'illegal waste activity'. Dorset Police seized the vehicle near Sutton Waldron on Thursday, May 9, after officers from the rural crime team found it be full of scrap metal. It was
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Talk on infamous killing which divided Dorset society
A talk exploring a violent episode in Dorset’s past will take place in Weymouth. The National Trust South Dorset Association (NTSDA) is hosting a talk by retired education advisor and author Philip Browne, entitled “Sticks and Stones" - the killing
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Vulnerable and injured people helped by night time group
Many vulnerable people were helped over the bank holiday weekend thanks to a night time group. The street pastors are a group of volunteers who provide support for night time revellers and anyone on the streets on Friday and Saturday nights – and
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Gig in memory of Dorset musician who died of rare condition
The bandmates of a local musician and filmmaker who sadly passed away from a rare condition are playing a charity gig in his memory. Rob Goodwin died in January 2022 following a battle with motor neurone disease (MND). In celebration of his
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What’s your flava…? Sound bites at food and music fest
Food and music are made for each other – both are great on their own, but together they nourish the soul as well as the mind and body. Mmmm…. As summer starts to swing, this year’s Upton House Food and Music Festival, June 14 – 16, offers a celebration
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'We feel exceptionally privileged': King continues as patron of Dorset charity
A charity that provides specialist end of life care for people in the county have confirmed their patron ahead of a mammoth fundraising activity. Weldmar Hospicecare have confirmed that His Majesty, King Charles III, will be retaining his Patronage
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Family 'scarred' after daughter's ex-boyfriend broke into their home with a knife
A family has been left 'scared' and emotionally 'scarred' after their daughter's knife-wielding ex-boyfriend broke into their home. Ashton Cuff, aged 18 and resident of Walker Crescent, Weymouth, appeared in Weymouth Magistrates Court charged with
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Long-awaited new car park set to open after delays
Dorset Council has announced the new car park at North Quay will officially reopen today. Following the demolition of the former Weymouth and Portland Borough Council offices in February, a freshly laid tarmac car park will be open with space for
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'I became a foster carer to help young people succeed'
A Weymouth man has become a first-time foster carer for a new agency set up to meet the growing demand for carers. Rocky, aged 59, has become a foster carer for Step-by-Step Fostering, which is a new agency set up by youth homeless charity Step
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Vandalised attraction to be repaired thanks to people power
A community in Weymouth have raised enough money to start repairs to a wishing well after it was vandalised in what has been described as a ‘team effort.’ The Weymouth Rotary Club, who are responsible for the wells upkeep, have raised enough money
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Weymouth boat parade to celebrate 200 years of RNLI
A MARINE parade will in Weymouth Harbour will mark the 200th anniversary of the RNLI. To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, a Parade of Sail is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 14,
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Full schedule for D-Day events in Dorchester
TIMINGS have been announced for the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Dorchester. Weymouth and Portland will be taking the lead in hosting the events for the 80th anniversary of D-Day on behalf of Dorset Council, but there is also a packed schedule
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Calls for gardeners to harvest rainwater to help tackle flooding
A Dorset-based garden centre company is calling on people to harvest rain water and help reduce flooding. Dorset has seen half of its annual rainfall fall in the first three months of the year, more than double the amount of rain that was expected
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Dolphin carcass washes up onto Weymouth beach
A decomposing dolphin carcass was found on a Dorset beach by holidaymakers. Imran Kelly, 45 from Yeovil and his son Jonah, 7, found the carcass on Bowleaze Cove close to Waterside Holiday Park. Imran said: "We just thought it was a piece of
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'Social media is the curse of modern times'
Mobile phones and social media. The curse of modern times. Observing people walking around any town or city is like watching a zombie movie. I have actually seen one woman walk straight across the road in front of a bus in London, so engrossed
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County show donates £10,000 to support "life saving" service
The Dorset County Show has donated £10,000 to support the development of a new emergency and critical care unit in Dorset’s County Hospital. In October last year, the hospital trust received planning approval to build a new multi-million-pound
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New location announced for open air art project
Organisers behind a major community-led art project in Dorchester have announced a new location and categories which will get more children involved in art. Art in Poundbury’s outdoor painting event, Art in the Squares, will have an extra location
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Holiday site waiting two years for council decision...as summer season gets underway
ANOTHER holiday site planning application has been waiting more than two years for a decision from Dorset Council – as the new season gets underway. A farm campsite near Weymouth had been hoping to extend in time for the 2023 season but is still
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Four Seahorses and Dorchester players earn county call-up
FOUR west Dorset players have been selected for Dorset & Wilts men's Bill Beaumont RFU County Championship opener against Berkshire at Bestwall tomorrow (3pm). Weymouth & Portland have two starters in winger Reece Makin and flanker James Newsam
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Primary schools tournament returns with a bang
THE return of a Dorchester football tournament after a six-year absence has been hailed as a roaring success. Hosted at Dorchester Town’s Avenue Stadium, the Primary Inter-Schools Championship made a triumphant comeback with 12 educational establishments
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Sturminster Newton crowned DPL champions
STURMINSTER Newton United have collected their third piece of silverware in three seasons after securing the Dorset Premier League title. The Cherries previously won the Dorset Senior Trophy in 2021/22 and claimed the Dorset Premier League Cup
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Dorchester visit Sherborne after penalty - previews
DORCHESTER captain Gautham Rajendar has labelled as “unfortunate” his side’s 10-point deduction for fielding an unregistered player. Last weekend, Dorchester handed a debut to new signing Will Maltby but the batter was not registered in time to
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Retain or release? Who should Terras keep for 2024/25?
GET the deckchairs out and order an ice cream because summer is here! At least, if you don’t work in football. For most of us invested in this intoxicating sport, the end of the season is synonymous with sunshine, holidays and good times.
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Applications for grant benefitting young people opens
Grant applications are open for organisations that cater activities directed towards young people as overall funding increases. The Dorset Council Youth Grant will have an overall fund of £200,000 for 2024 to 2025. It is designed to support
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Independent market to return with more than 100 stalls
An independent market returns to Poundbury this month. More than 100 stalls are expected to showcase food and handcrafted items to support local and independent businesses as part of the Poundbury Independent Market. The market will take