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Dorset pub re-opens after being closed for 14 years
A former popular pub, The Swan Inn, has opened its doors under new management after it was closed 14 years ago. Last occupied by an Enid Blyton-inspired 'Ginger Pop Shop', new owners Dip Sukhadiya, 42, and Priti Sukhadiya, 40, have revived the
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Live tank displays start this weekend
Explosive live tank displays are coming to the Tank Museum from this weekend. From Saturday May 25 until Sunday June 2 the museum based in Bovington will be showcasing its armoury, including 'funny' tanks and will have a host of D-Day inspired
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Weymouth grind out first win of 2024
WEYMOUTH 136-6 (19pts) beat CORFE MULLEN 133 (5pts) by four wickets WEYMOUTH recorded their first win of the County Division One season with a four-wicket win over Corfe Mullen at Redlands. The match was reduced to 40 overs a side, and despite
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Church parish 'punches above its weight' to scoop fundraising trophy
A church parish south of Shaftesbury has been recognised for being the best fundraiser in Dorset. Dorset Historic Churches Trust has presented the Morshead Trophy for the best fundraising parish of the year to St Andrew’s Church, Fontmell Magna
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Balti run out of steam as Holt hit seven
HOLT UNITED 7 BALTI SPORTS 0 BALTI Sports ran out of steam in the second half as Holt United rounded off the 2023/24 Dorset Premier League season with an emphatic 7-0 win at Petersham Lane. The Bulls were leading 1-0 at half-time thanks
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Magpies waiting on Haste and Daws
DORCHESTER Town are searching for options at left-back and on the wing as they wait on the availability of Marcus Daws and Ollie Haste. Daws joined Dorchester last season after exiting Luton Town, who in turn signed him from AFC Bournemouth.
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Slop Bog boardwalk removed with fears it will be 'abandoned'
A bog will have its boardwalk removed after the council said it posed a 'health and safety' risk. Dorset Council has announced that it will remove the boardwalk in Slop Bog after health and safety concerns with areas of walk broken. Despite
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New bakery set to open in town - creating jobs
A new branch of a family-owned bakery will be opening in Bridport this summer. The 113-year-old Oxford's Bakery currently has five bakeries in Dorset in its line-up - and intends to make Bridport its sixth by late June. Spotting an opportunity
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Proposed new law to protect livestock from attacks 'doesn't go far enough'
Farmers in west Dorset say new laws on livestock worrying are ‘not the solution’ and have called for stricter legislation. The news comes as a third reading of a public member's bill introduced to tackle the issue is being discussed in Parliament
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Resort to host prestigious life saving contest
WEYMOUTH has been chosen to host the National Surf Life Saving Championships in 2025 thanks to the work of a local club. The Weymouth Surf Life Saving Club was set up in 2018 by Alice Higgins and now has more than 100 members. The club acts
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'New drop-off point for cruise ship visitors isn't inviting'
WHILE I accept that the current drop-off arrangements for cruise-ship visitors pose various problems, I am disappointed with the proposed solution (Dorset Echo story 20th May). READ MORE: 'New cruise ship passengers drop-off point at North Quay
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'Astounded and humbled': Struggling charity raises £300k to help budget shortfall
More than £300,000 has been raised to help keep an end of life service going in Dorset. Weldmar Hospicecare has smashed its target of £250,000 during the charity's Making Every Moment Matter crowdfunding campaign - raising a total of £316,846.
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2,000 homes hit by major power cut
More than 2,000 homes have been hit by a power cut in west Dorset. People in Bridport have reported intermittent outages and a host of alarms ringing across the town caused by the sudden power cut. It is being reported that most affected properties
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Motorists say "horrific queues" with traffic chaos on main road
Traffic chaos has been caused on the main road between Weymouth and Dorchester. Drivers have described how there are "horrendous queues" along the Weymouth Ridgeway and Dorchester Road due to roadwork reportedly about to be installed. Local
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What is turbulence and what causes it to occur during some flights?
When travelling by air, you may experience some turbulence during your journey. Passengers on a flight may experience a rough part of a journey while in the air. But what is turbulence and what causes it? To help you understand what’s really
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What to do if your roof starts to leak during a storm (save yourself £5,000)
A storm is never ideal for us Brits, whether it happens in summer or winter. This is because when there is a storm, there is probably going to be heavy rain and flooding, which puts our properties at risk of being damaged. From our gardens
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These are the 10 best flowers and plants to bring bees buzzing to your garden
Spring is finally sprung (or just about) which means it's time to get out in our gardens and welcome in the wildlife including many insects and birds. However, we might be getting to enjoy the (slightly) warmer weather but British bees are in trouble
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Dorset residents treated to Spitfire flypast
Dorset residents were treated to a Spitfire fly-by today. The plane departed from Dunkeswell at around 12.55pm and flying all the way along the coast to Osmington before completing a loop and heading back. Many were ‘very pleased' to have
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Fries temporarily off the menu at Dorset McDonald's
McDONALD'S in Dorchester has temporarily stopped serving fries. Customers have been left furious after maintenance at the McDonald's restaurant on Bridport Road in Dorchester meant customers could not have a side of fries alongside their meals.
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People to pretend to suffocate at beach as part of art installation
AN ‘UNDISCLOSED’ number of people caught in nets are set to feature in an art installation on a Dorset beach this weekend. Stephanie Lane, a London-based artist, specialises in creating images using artificial intelligence and the interpretation
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Vehicle crash closes main Weymouth road
A main road in Weymouth was closed this afternoon due to a crash. Dorset Police received a report at 12.26pm of a crash involving three cars on Radipole Lane in Westham in Weymouth. It is reported that a vehicle collided with two parked cars
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Car and motorbike crash on major Dorset road
A crash between a motorbike and a car has caused delays on a major Dorset road. Dorset Police received a report at 11.51am of a crash involving a car and a motorbike on the A35 in Morecombelake close to Artwave West studio. Officers were in
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Business owners urged to protect themselves against emergencies
Business owners are being urged to check they are prepared in the event of a fire or flood. Continuity management plans enables business owners to plan and keep a business moving forward in the event of any unexpected or unforeseen disruptions,
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New mayor's concern about plans for 3,500 new homes
RETIRED maths teacher Robin Potter has become Dorchester’s mayor – for the third time. At a ceremony in the Corn Exchange he re-stated the town council’s opposition to 3,500 new homes north of Dorchester which, he said, would also result in the
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‘They have lost everything’: Homes destroyed after lightning strikes thatched roof
TWO homes were destroyed after lightning struck a thatched roof and a fire tore through the properties. Around 50 firefighters were called to the scene in Stoborough Meadow, near Wareham, at the height of the blaze at 10.18pm on May 19. Mike
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Crews rush to emergency at Weymouth home
PARAMEDICS were called to a medical emergency on Castlemaine Road in Weymouth this morning. Three ambulance crews and two fire crews were seen at a property at around 5am on Tuesday, May 21. A spokesperson for Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and
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Everything to know about The Great British Sewing Bee ahead of new series
It’s almost time to see a new group of contestants take on The Great British Sewing Bee. The new series starts this week with contestants from across the UK taking part. Whether you’re into sewing or not, you might be wondering who will be
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Groups showcase their work at community event on seafront
Crowds braved the wet weather to learn more about the work of voluntary, community and charitable organisations, as well as the local council. Weymouth Town Council held its Community Expo on the seafront next to the Jubilee Clock on Saturday,
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Children's author set to release first adult novel set in Dorset
A Dorset author has switched from children's fiction to adult romance in her fourth book which will be released later this month. Alison Stack, 48, is a self-employed author and a carer for her disabled ex-partner. She has written three children's
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Global life expectancy to rise by almost 5 years by 2050, study suggests
By 2050, global life expectancy across the world is expected to increase by almost five years, a new study suggests. The forecast indicates that between 2022 and 2050 the life expectancy for men is expected to increase from 71.1 years to 76 years
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Universal Credit & PIP claimants can claim free driving lessons - how to apply
People who receive Universal Credit, Disability Living Allowance (DLA), or Personal Independence Payments (PIP) could be eligible to claim up to 40 hours of free driving lessons. The Driving Lessons Gran Programme supports a number of people in
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Line of Duty's Brian McCardie's cause of death revealed by family
The family of Line of Duty actor Brian McCardie has revealed that he died following a tear in a major artery to his heart. The actor was best known for his role as John Thomas 'Tommy' Hunter in the BBC police drama in which he starred alongside
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Veteran recalls being captured as prisoner of war weeks after D-Day
A veteran who served in the 4th Dorset infantry regiment and was captured as a prisoner of war just weeks after D-Day was brought to tears as he remembered being reunited with his mother 10 months later. Ken Hay was forced to march hundreds of
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Nursery gets green light to build five bridges and new car park
AN Upwey plant nursery is to be allowed to build five new bridges onto its land and construct a 30-place car park. Almost two hundred people had written in support of the proposals, many praising the nursery for its community spirit and care.
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Wild swimming pool to be created at farm site
A WILD swimming pool with a jetty and decking will be created at a Dorset farm site. The pool is part of a planning application, granted by Dorset Council, to convert a stone barn and another building to accommodation at Crosses Farm House, Mowes
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Outdoor education centre to accept tax-free childcare
An outdoor education centre is now able to accept tax-free childcare. The Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre on Knightsdale Road in Westham has become Ofsted registered, meaning eligible children will be able to use tax-free childcare. Part
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Weymouth and Portland bid to become Dorset's 'capital of culture'
Weymouth and Portland town councils have voted in support of making a joint bid to become Dorset's 'capital of culture'. Dorset's capital of culture is part of the County of Culture, an initiative which was created by the Arts Development Company
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Man with terminal brain cancer bids for world cycling record
A father-of-three with terminal brain cancer hopes to set a world record by cycling further than anyone undergoing chemotherapy ever has before. Robert Seaward, 38, is undergoing chemotherapy for a brain tumour which was diagnosed in January 2023
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New Tesco Clubcard rules introduced for millions of shoppers
New Tesco Clubcard rules will give millions of supermarket shoppers the chance to earn extra rewards worth up to £100 when Tesco’s Clubcard Challenges. Three million Clubcard customers will be invited to take part in the new Tesco campaign.
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Dorset schools 'proud' of students taking on Ten Tors challenge
Two Dorset schools have been left with a feeling of pride of their students took part in a gruelling challenge organised by the British Army. The Gryphon School in Sherborne and Sturminster Newton High School joined schools from across the country
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Roadworks on busy route end early….but more are planned
Roadworks on a busy industrial estate which resulted in a lane closure finished earlier than expected. But workers will return to the Granby Industrial Estate later this year to work on the road. Hampshire Road and Cumberland Drive through
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Showing kindness to health and care staff making a difference
During Mental Health Awareness Week NHS Dorset is thanking people who treat health and care staff across Dorset with the kindness and respect they deserve. In general practice, busy phone lines, waiting times and changes to appointment booking
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Student uses flower power to help fund once-in-a-lifetime expedition
A Weymouth student is turning to flower power and selling plants to help fund a once-in-a-lifetime school trip. Daniel Bushell is taking part in a four-week Camp International expedition to Borneo in July 2025 which has been organised through his
