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Train partially de-railed during festival
A train was partially derailed during a diesel gala and beer festival. Train services were suspended along the Swanage Railway Heritage Line after a train was partially derailed at Corfe Castle station yesterday. The incident involved a 1968
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Coast Road closed by police
A main Weymouth to Bridport route has been shut. Police have closed a section of the Coast Road from Freshwater Holiday Park to the Crown Roundabout. The cause of the sudden closure is believed to be a crash. One motorist described seeing
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Fire breaks out at recycling centre
A fire broke out at a Dorset recycling centre this morning. Two fire crews from Bridport, one from Charmouth and supporting officers were all called to Bridport Recycling Centre shortly after 5am following reports of a fire. Main lines, hose
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Car bursts into flames
A huge car fire was extinguished by firefighters in west Dorset. A crew from Bridport Fire Station tackled the blaze near Pymore during the early hours of yesterday morning. The fire was extinguished using two hose reel jets and two firefighters
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New weather warning brings risk of disruption
A fresh weather warning has been issued across Dorset. A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for the county and will come into action from 8am-11.59pm tomorrow (Monday, May 13). During this period, heavy rain is likely to bring
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Blues secure experienced trio for 2024/25
PORTLAND United have added three hugely experienced players to their ranks for the 2024/25 season. Assistant boss Jamie Symes, first-team coach Shaun Bessant and left-back Crit Clarke have all committed for the Velocity Wessex League Premier Division
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'I never thought I’d get to do it again:' Care home resident's wish comes true
A care home resident who hasn’t ridden a horse since she was a child was given the opportunity at a Dorset stables. Care home resident Sheena rode Sally the 15 hands, two inches tall horse at the Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) Saddle Club in Bovington
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Fire warning issued over risk of binning batteries
People are being urged to dispose of batteries correctly to reduce the risk of fires. Batteries which are thrown in with household waste can cause fires both in waste collection vehicles and at the facilities the rubbish is delivered to. Dorset
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Leisure centre gets green light for solar plan
PORTLAND’S Osprey Leisure Centre has been told it can install a bank of solar panels without the need for planning permission. The South Dorset Community Sports Trust, which runs the centre, had asked Dorset Council if it needed full consent for
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Farm's plan for summer camping sessions
A CAMPSITE near Dorchester is proposing two camping sessions during the season. Dewflock Farm, off Herringston Lane, close to the rail line and A354, is proposing a camp from May 24th until June 3rd for 49 pitches and from August 2nd until August
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WATCH: New trailer for film starring Hollywood star (and Dorset)
A new trailer for a feature film a famous fossil hunter, which was filmed in West Dorset, has been released. Mary Anning and the Dinosaur Hunters celebrates the life and work of the famed Victorian palaeontologist building up to her ground-breaking
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Police to crackdown on knife crime with surrender bins
People in Dorset will have the opportunity to surrender weapons as part of a crackdown on crime. As part of Sceptre Week, which runs from Monday, May 13 to Sunday, May 19, police stations across the region will offer surrender bins. This
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Shop owner 'devastated' after antiques worth £42,000 stolen
A SHOP owner has been left 'devastated' after a man smashed his way into a business in the early hours, stealing items worth £42,000. As reported, high-value antique rings were stolen from Sherborne Antiques Market in Cheap Street. Alongside
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'Promise to slash controversial car park charges a priority' says new council leader
A PROMISE to cut sky-high car park charges in Weymouth is the first priority for Dorset Council according to new leader Nick Ireland. Cllr Ireland has met Weymouth Palm House café operator Nigel Sims-Duff to reinforce his determination to reverse
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Students mark Deaf Awareness Week with special event
Students at a college in Dorset celebrated deaf people and communities in a special event to mark Deaf Awareness Week. Weymouth College students hosted the event during the week, held this year from May 6 to May 12, that aims to raise awareness
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Group who support local health services to host AGM
People looking to support local health services are invited to an Annual General Meeting (AGM) this month. The Chairperson and Committee of the League of Friends of Weymouth and Portland Hospitals, warmly invites all to its AGM on Friday, May 17