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DO NOT EAT: Dorset residents urged to avoid sandwiches after product recall
Dorset residents are being warned not to eat certain bread products after a food recall was issued. The Food Standards Agency has issued a recall of food products from Bread Spread Ltd, which includes products such as rolls, sandwiches and baguettes
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Crash causing delays along major Dorset road
A crash had caused delays to traffic on a main Dorset road earlier after it was partially blocked. There were reports of traffic queuing due to a collision on the A35 that was affecting traffic in both directions at the Stadium Roundabout.
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People rescued after car crashes into stream
Two people and a dog needed to be cut free from a car which entered a ditch. At around 2.19pm today fire crews from Dorchester and Bridport were called to a two-vehicle crash on the A35 at Winterbourne Abbas - which remains closed from the petrol
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Manhunt for robber who stole phone and purse and assaulted a woman
POLICE are hunting a robber who assaulted a woman, stole her phone and purse and spent money on her bank cards. Officers have been searching for a suspect in Sherborne today. A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "It is reported that the victim
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Terras secure left-back Hamblin for second season
WEYMOUTH have secured promising left-back Leo Hamblin for the 2024/25 Vanarama National League South season. Hamblin made 45 appearances in all competitions during his debut Terras season, providing three assists. The 21-year-old former Woking
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Road re-opens following two-vehicle crash
A major road has been closed both ways due to a two-vehicle crash near Winterbourne Abbas. Dorset Police received a report at 2.14pm that two vehicles had crashed on the A35 near The Coach House Inn. One of the vehicles came off the road
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Police hunt for robbery suspect
POLICE are hunting a suspect involved in a robbery in Sherborne. A police helicopter circled the Kit Hill area of the town at around 1pm today. Residents have reported seeing police cars with flashing lights through the town as they searched
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'Silence speaks louder than words:' Protest for women and children of Gaza
A silent protest was held in Dorchester to 'raise awareness of the number of women and children dying in Gaza.' The Women in Black Circle was held in South Street on Saturday and saw a group of women from Palestine Solidarity Campaign Dorset stood
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Person "punched in face" in taxi rank assault
Police are looking to speak to witnesses after a person was "punched in the face" in an assault in Weymouth. The victim was reportedly punched in the face, sustaining facial and bodily injuries, outside the Bee Cars taxi rank in St. Edmund Street
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Motorcyclist left with life-changing injuries after crash
A MOTORCYCLIST has sustained life-changing injuries after a crash with a car. The rider, a man in his 50s and from Poole, was on the A351 Wareham Bypass near to the junction with the A352 Worgret Road, on Sunday afternoon. He was involved
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Missing peacock spotted on roof
A missing peacock has been spotted in Dorchester. The peacock is one of three birds which have gone missing from a private property. The bird was seen on Sunday, May 12, in the area around King's Road and was pictured sitting on a low roof.
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Cruise ship with impressive 'magic carpet' docks at port
A large cruise ship which boasts a 'magic carpet' which can travel heights of 13 stories above sea level has docked at Portland Port. The ship, carrying around 2,918 passengers arrived at the port at around 7.40am this morning from Cobh, Ireland
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CCTV appeal launched after robbery in Dorchester
A CCTV appeal has been launched as police investigate a robbery in Dorchester. Dorset Police has issued CCTV images of a man that had reportedly made threats to a staff member at the Curry's store in Weymouth Avenue before taking a key fob from
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Injured deer spotted near roundabout
An injured deer has been spotted on the roadside in Weymouth. Dorset Police received a report at around 7am this morning, Monday, May 13, of an injured deer on the side of the road near Manor Roundabout in Weymouth. Officers were in attendance
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Motorcyclist injured in car crash
A man was injured in a motorbike and car crash on the Coast Road to Bridport. As previously reported, Dorset Police closed a section of the Coast Road from Freshwater Holiday Park to the Crown Roundabout yesterday afternoon. A subsequent statement
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Dorset shoppers could win £500
Shoppers across Dorset could be in with the chance of winning £500. Co-op shoppers in the county could be in with the chance of winning the prize simply by swiping their loyalty card and choosing a local community fund when they do their shopping
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Overnight closures on A35 start TONIGHT
The overnight roadworks on a section of the A35 are set to begin tonight. Today and tomorrow the A35 will be closed between Bridport and Dorchester from 8pm to 6am each night. Pre-setting out of the signs for the road closure may commence from
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Woman's mental health improves thanks to free swimming classes
Swimming has been credited with boosting women's health and wellbeing. One devotee from Dorchester has spoken of its transformative effects and urged others to discover the benefit of improving both physical and mental health. Community mental
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Singer's tribute to "queen of power ballads" tours to Weymouth
A touring tribute act will be bringing a new concert to Weymouth, paying homage to the “queen of power ballads.” Alexandra Darby will star as Celine Dion in the stage show Celine - My Heart Will Go On, performing a selection of her hits across
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Former restaurant and hotel sell for less than £500,000
A former restaurant and hotel have sold for a combined price of less than £500,000. The Handmade Pie and Ale House in Queen Street, Weymouth, and the adjoining Somerset House Hotel in King Street which have been boarded up for a number of years
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Here's what is happening with verge cutting this year
‘Good progress’ is being made cutting verges in Dorset following last year’s ‘nightmare.’ Last year, Dorset Council faced issues ‘after mowers broke down’ leaving them with a backlog of overgrown grass that needed to be dealt with. READ MORE
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Portland based duo to perform debut album
A sell-out guitar and flute duo based on Portland will be performing in Sutton Poyntz this May. Musicians Eszter Lovas and Roland Smith who form the group Cobra Café, will be performing at the Mission Hall at Sutton Poyntz at 7.30pm on Saturday
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Man who has difficulty walking overwhelmed with support
Family and friends gathered to support a man as he took on a tough physical challenge. David Brown, 61, set himself a goal of walking a mile along the Weymouth seafront to raise money for Cycling Without Age, a charity which aims to help older
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Residents split over introducing tourist tax
SHOULD there be a tourist tax in Purbeck – the “Purbeck Pound”? This is the controversial question asked in a report by environmental group Planet Purbeck to nearly 7,000 respondents. Residents in the area are sharply divided over the major
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Beach covered in rubbish after thousands flock to the coast
Weymouth Beach was left in a ‘terrible’ state following a sun-filled weekend. Dave Taylor of Weymouth and Portland Marine Litter Project headed down to the award-winning beach on Saturday evening after the majority of people had left. The environmental
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Dorset pub told to improve by hygiene inspectors
A NUMBER of cafés, pubs, restaurants and takeaways across Dorset and the New Forest have been handed new food hygiene ratings recently. Each week, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) inspects businesses across the country, assessing hygiene and safety
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Warning of deadly drug-resistant disease on the rise across Dorset
A drug-resistant disease on the rise across Dorset has been branded a 'significant threat' to public health. Klebsiella pneumoniae can cause infections in the lungs, blood and wounds of those already injured, and can prove especially dangerous
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Rare bird of prey has 'surprisingly' laid its fourth egg
A RARE bird of prey has laid its fourth egg 'surprising' researchers pioneering a breeding programme in Poole. The pair of Ospreys started breeding in Dorset in 2022 as part of the Poole Harbour Osprey Reintroduction Project, which began in 2017
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21-year-old admits making more than 800 indecent images of children
A PERSON has pleaded guilty to making more than 800 indecent images of young children. Jamie Wilson, 21, pleaded guilty to one count of making 260 category A (the most serious in nature) indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child; one
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Dorset stifled as Cheshire show class
DORSET 192 (0pts) lost to CHESHIRE 294 (2pts) by 102 runs DORSET’S NCCA Trophy campaign got off to a losing start as a well-polished Cheshire side claimed a 102-run victory at Dorchester Rec. The visitors were superior with bat and ball, a
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Dorset ref Durkin reflects on 'special' Wembley play-off
UP-AND-COMING referee James Durkin spoke of his “pride” after a “special” day at Wembley refereeing the National League promotion final. Dorset’s Durkin, son of renowned ex-Premier League referee Paul, took charge as Bromley advanced to the EFL
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College turns to crowdfunding for new development
A college is looking to the public to help raise funds to build a new facility to benefit the community. Weymouth College aims to create what it has described as a 'sustainable, community gallery' at its campus on Cranford Avenue. The college
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Man pushes woman into bush when argument over unpaid taxi turns violent
A MAN pushed a woman into a hedge after an argument over an unpaid taxi fare turned violent. Steven Kelley, aged 29, appeared in Weymouth Magistrates Court on Thursday, April 9 having admitted to assault by beating, and obstructing/resisting a