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How do you spend your time on Dorset's beaches?
A new survey has been launched to find out how people spend their time on the county's beaches. This summer, Litter Free Dorset and Dorset Coast Forum have launched the new survey to find out about people's top beach spots, favourite water activities
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Dorset Cricket unveils major changes at board level
DORSET Cricket have announced major changes to their hierarchy with a new chairperson and five directors joining the club board. Claire Whitaker CBE has agreed to take on the reins from incumbent chairman Tom Snape, who requested to stand down
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New dates added to garden centre planting workshops
Plant enthusiast and foodies alike are being invited to an afternoon tea and planting experience near Dorchester. Dobbies Garden Centre, in Galton initially launched for two dates in April, and due to an increased interest, it has now rolled out
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Mum's warning as daughter suffers agonising burns in dangerous TikTok challenge
A mum has issued a warning to parents across the UK after her daughter attempted a TikTok challenge that could have left her scarred for life. Emma-Louise Owen is warning other parents about the dangers of the 'tanghulu challenge', as it turned
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Check your change as 50p coin sells for more than 250 times its face value
We are being urged to check our change, our wallets and down the back of our sofa after a 50p piece sold for more than 250 times its face value on eBay this week. The coin, a Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin, sold for £139 after inspiring a mini-bidding
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Cruise ship bus drop-off point to relocate after residents' campaign
Shuttle buses transporting cruise ship passengers to Weymouth will drop passengers off in the newly-reopened car park at North Quay from next month. The current drop off and pick up point in Spring Road behind Brewers Quay has been a major cause
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In the Dock - See who has been before the courts
Details from Weymouth magistrates court registers, April 22, 24, and 25 as well as May 1, 2, 7, 8. WEYMOUTH SOPHIE DOWNES, aged 22, of Rosebay Drive, Weymouth. Admitted using threatening or abusive words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour
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Storytelling folk guitarist to perform in Weymouth
A folk guitarist and former editor of Time Out magazine will perform at a church in Dorset. Jon Wilks will present a show filled with fingerpicking, songs and stories at St Laurence Church on Church Street in Upwey, Weymouth. The performance
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Organisers 'thrilled' at success of business women networking event
Business woman from across Dorset came together to network and share their insights and knowledge. The Women Together in Business Networking event held at the Blooming Lovely venue in Dorchester was sold-out, full of enthusiastic women professionals
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“We love you, we miss you:” Family and friends say farewell to incredible young mum
Crowds fell silent as they paid their final respects to Ollie-Lou Isbell at her funeral yesterday. Ollie defied all the odds as she bravely fought cancer over the past year - after being told she wouldn’t make it to her daughter's first birthday
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Harry Potter actor Timothy Spall to star in new 'unique' BBC comedy drama
The BBC has announced that actor Timothy Spall will star in a new comedy-drama series called Death Valley. The exciting news comes after the star recently won the Leading Actor award at the Bafta TV Awards for his role in the BBC series The Sixth
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Meet the 'yes mum' with no rules for 8-year-old daughter who makes own decisions
A mother who doesn't say no to her eight-year-old daughter says she buys her what she wants unless there’s “good reason” not to and lets her make all her own decisions. ‘Yes mum’ Lorna Simpson, 37, believes children don’t need someone “constantly
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Are you a smarty pants? Take this pub quiz to find out
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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Rob Rinder shares heartbreaking news as beloved family member dies
Rob Rinder has shared a heartbreaking update with fans, telling them that his 'beloved' grandma has died aged 96. The TV star, best known for appearing in ITV's Judge Rinder, took to Instagram to share the heartbreaking news. Sharing pictures
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TV sports presenter 'arrested on suspicion of raping a child', reports
A well-known TV sports presenter has allegedly been arrested on suspicion of raping a child. The reports come after The Sun shared that police carried out a 4am raid on the alleged married TV presenter's home earlier in the week. The raid,
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Garden writer Monty Don shares two flowers you should cut back in May
As we finally get more pleasant weather this spring, you might be spending more time perfecting your garden after the winter months. While you might know what you’re doing, gardener Monty Don O.B.E has shared some advice, including the two flowers
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Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris embark on European road trip for BBC series
Paddy McGuinness is on a European road trip with Chris Harris as the pair film a new BBC documentary, the broadcaster has announced. The documentary will explore how our European neighbours grow old gracefully and make their years ahead their best
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'There are just no staff around': Dorset auto centre permanently closes
A DORSET auto centre has permanently closed due to a lack of staff amid a "huge skill shortage". DCM Tyre & Autocentres is an automotive service centre with garages in Sturminster Newton, Shaftesbury and Blandford. However, the Sturminster
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Thompson commits for second season at Terras
WEYMOUTH have secured Jordon Thompson for the 2024/25 Vanarama National League South season. Former Coventry City man Thompson, 25, commits for a second campaign with the Terras after blossoming in the previous term. The centre-back was one
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Archaeologists find evidence of human sacrifice in Dorset 2,000 years ago
Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a young woman in Dorset who they believe was murdered as a human sacrifice during the Iron Age. The team from Bournemouth University has been examining the remains of the woman, aged in her 20s, who
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Six vehicle crash blocks road
There have been delays to traffic near Lytchett Minster this afternoon after a six vehicle crash. The crash took place on the A351 Wareham Road, near Poole between Blackhill Road and the Baker's Arms roundabout just before 2pm. The road was
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Police appeal after crash near Dorchester
Police are appealing for information following a car crash near Tolpuddle. At around 1pm on Saturday May 18 Dorset Police received a report of a single-vehicle collision on the westbound carriageway of the A35 Puddletown Bypass. Emergency services
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What are the symptoms of hepatitis C? Early signs and when to see your GP
Do you want to know what hepatitis C is? It’s a virus that can infect the liver. You can become infected with it if you come into contact with the blood of an infected person. If left untreated, it can sometimes cause “serious and potentially
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What to do if you see an Asian hornet at home or while you're out and about
If you spot Asian hornets flying around your garden or while you’re out and about, you might wonder what you should do. Nature groups are warning of a potential surge in damaging invasive non-native species. The UK’s chief plant health officer
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Weather warning issued for thunderstorms
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across parts of Dorset for tomorrow. Thunderstorms are likely to develop in areas including Dorchester, Bridport and Lyme Regis on from 12pm until 9pm on Tuesday, May 21, which
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Bridport swimmer selected for 2024 Paralympics
BRIDPORT will have representation at the 2024 Paralympic Games after a talented young swimmer was named on the Paralympics GB squad for Paris this summer. Harry Stewart, who only turned 20 on May 11, will race in the S14 category for intellectually
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Driver flees crash scene as three left injured
THREE people were taken to hospital after a car crashed into parked vehicles in Bridport town centre in the early hours. Police said the driver reportedly fled the scene following the crash in South Street early on Sunday, prompting a search.
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Police appeal for information after man assaulted
Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted. The assault took place in the Railway Gardens in Sturminster Newton after a man assaulted another man following a verbal exchange. The victim fell to the ground but did not sustain
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Second day of popular steam fair cancelled due to muddy conditions at ground
The events and activities for the second day of an annual steam show in North Dorset that attracts thousands of spectators was cancelled due to conditions at the ground following heavy rain. The second day of the Three Okefords Steam and Vintage
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Dorset man becomes a millionaire after lottery win
A DORSET man has become a millionaire after winning in The National Lottery. A mystery man, known only as Mr. G from Dorset, has scooped a £1,000,000 prize in the EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker draw on Friday 26 April. EuroMillions Millionaire
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PHOTOS: Huge blaze breaks out after lightning strikes in area
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a huge blaze that broke out in a thatched property. The fire started shortly after 10pm on Sunday and crews from across Dorset rushed to the scene. Read more: Huge house fire breaks out - live updates Residents
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Shoplifting suspect caught by police in town
A SUSPECTED shoplifter was arrested in Weymouth town centre. Officers from Weymouth and Portland Neighbourhood Policing team were on patrol in the town on Sunday, May 19. During the patrols, officers spotted a female who was suspected of stealing
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Driver targeted police and public after dramatic late-night crash
A MAN caused a late night crash which severely damaged multiple vehicles in a residential area then became aggressive to members of the public and police, a court heard. Christopher David Galloway, of Spa Road, Weymouth, has previously pleaded
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Full schedule of D-Day anniversary events in Dorset
WITH three weeks to go until the 80th anniversary of D-Day, more details have been announced about commemorative events planned across Weymouth, Portland, and Dorchester. Weymouth Town Council, Portland Town Council, Dorchester Town Council, Weymouth
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"He wouldn’t have made it another day:" Seagull wrapped in fishing net rescued
A seagull was left with cuts and an infection after becoming entangled in fishing net. The bird was found at Weymouth Train Station by a concerned woman who was working nearby and as she was unable to help the bird, she called on Dave Taylor and
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Plan for pop-up campsite near beauty spot
A POP-UP camp site for a field on the approach road to Portland Bill and changes to the Portland Osprey Quay boatyard feature in local planning request to Dorset Council this week. In the Dorchester area a change is requested to a gas storage facility
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Meet the eight-year-old walking 200 miles for charity whilst cleaning the coast
An eight-year-old Weymouth girl is walking 200 miles for a lifesaving charity and cleaning up the coast whilst doing it. Hali-Rai Green has challenged herself to walk 200 miles for the RNLI which is celebrating it’s 200th anniversary this year
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Family farm targeted by vandals tell of 'amazing support' from customers
The manager of a family-run fruit farm that was vandalised has spoken of the ‘amazing support’ they received afterwards. Yasmin Reid, 27, took over the running of Blagdon Fruit Farm in Weymouth around six years ago and has told of ‘the lovely response
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Pirates to descend on popular tourist attraction
Pirates are set to descend on one of Weymouth's most popular tourists attractions. Nothe Fort will be welcoming visitors for nine days of family fun as they host Pirate Week between Saturday May 25 and Sunday June 2. The pirate themed activities
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Private hospitals to help tackle long NHS waiting lists
Plans to to give NHS patients the option to be seen quicker via local private hospitals has been welcomed in Dorchester. The findings from a government report have been hailed as 'great news' from The Winterbourne Hospital's director Theresa Starling
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Farm conversion and school extension among latest planning applications
FARM conversions from barns to homes and a proposed extension to a school in the Wimborne area feature in planning requests in the north and east of Dorset this week. All of the application can be seen in full, with the ability to comment, by searching
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'We're living proof the music will never die': Rock and roll club launches in Dorset
A village in Dorset will be dancing to the tunes of rock and roll as a new club event has begun. Adrian Clements, 55 and Andrew Ross 64, from Cerne Abbas, share a mutual love of 1950s rockabilly – one of the earliest styles of rock and roll -
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'I’m so grateful for the opportunity': Dorset athletes selected for talent scheme
Two athletes in Dorset are set to gain much-needed support as part of a sports talent development programme. Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions scheme has helped more than 5,000 athletes in the UK to achieve their sporting potential by providing
