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Expert warns UK households are unintentionally attracting mutant super rats
Rats in your home or garden are less than ideal but dealing with a 22-inch giant rat is the stuff of nightmares for many. In recent years, mutant super rats have been reported across the UK with their presence causing “savage attacks, unsanitary
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Warning to dog owners walking pets near lakes and rivers over toxic threat
Dog owners have been warned to keep their pets on leads around lakes and rivers due to a potentially fatal algae. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued its annual warning to owners, asking them to take extra precautions when walking
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UK's longest suspended rope bridge unveiled at Dorset nature reserve
THE UKs longest suspended rope bridge has been unveiled at The Blue Pool in Wareham. The Blue Pool Nature Reserve and Tearooms unveiled the new attraction on the afternoon of Friday, May 24. Spanning an impressive 50 metres and suspended high
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McCarthy one of three ex-Terras and Magpies at Poole
POOLE Town have completed an audacious swoop to sign midfielder Jake McCarthy. The 28-year-old has spent most of his time in recent years competing in the National League and National League South, with Weymouth and Havant & Waterlooville.
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Terras searching for new training base
WEYMOUTH have ditched last season’s training base at AFC Stoneham, near Eastleigh. While the Terras are for now keeping secret the whereabouts of their new training digs, pending a club announcement, it has been confirmed that the Stoneham era
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'Pompous' beach art mimicking people suffocating to go ahead despite anger
AN ART installation mimicking people suffocating on a Dorset beach is set to go ahead despite outrage and calls to cancel. A London-based artist announced she would be debuting her artwork of people trapped in nets on the beach this weekend, less
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Best pub beer gardens in Dorset - according to Echo readers
You just can’t beat a pint in the sun, especially in some of the top beer gardens across Dorset. If you’re looking for some inspiration when it comes to sitting outdoors with friends and family now the warmer months and second May bank holiday
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Terrifying night of violence after man followed ex-girlfriend to pub and lashed out
A MAN followed his ex-partner through a town centre before assaulting her, her new partner and his family at their home in a terrifying early hours attack, a court heard. The violent actions of Dean Lyons were said to be "serious and prolonged
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Driver threatened and screamed at woman in viral road rage
A ROAD rage driver who was filmed screaming at a woman motorist after she beeped him for cutting her up was today ordered to take an anger management course. Peter Abbott got out of his car and approached frightened Samantha Isaacs following the
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Two people taken to hospital following crash
Two people have been taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash. The collision happened just before 9am this morning with one person having to be cut free from their vehicle by the fire service. Both people were taken to hospital, but the
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Roberts announces departure from Weymouth
STRIKER Dan Roberts has announced his departure from Weymouth. Roberts, based in the south East, scored four goals and provided five assists in 43 matches in claret and blue. Most notably in his only season at the Bob Lucas Stadium, Roberts
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Terras announce six-game pre-season schedule
WEYMOUTH have confirmed their pre-season schedule ahead of the 2024/25 Vanarama National League South campaign. Mark Molesley’s men will be holding training sessions in Bournemouth and are yet to confirm their training base for the whole season
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Swans create traffic chaos on main Dorset road
A FAMILY of swans have created a long line of traffic on the A31 near Wimborne Minster just weeks after a swan caused a crash and car fire in Poole. A family of swans was seen holding up traffic on the A31 near Wimborne Minster on May 24 at around
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Pregnant horse rescued after slipping on unstable ground
Crews from an emergency service came to the rescue of a pregnant horse in West Dorset. Firefighters from Bridport and Charmouth were called to Corscombe along with technical rescue from Weymouth Fire Station after a pregnant horse slipped on unstable
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Major food importer issues recall and 'do not eat' warning due to risk of meningitis
Lituanica UK Ltd, one of the largest European food importer and distributor in the UK and Ireland, has been forced to issue a recall after listeria monocytogenes was found in one of its products. Lituanica UK Ltd has recalled its Daivida Rokiskio
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Weather forecast for this Bank Holiday weekend
A mix of sunny and showery spells are forecast for the county this Bank Holiday weekend. The heavy rain and thunder that Dorset faced earlier this week may have subsided, but some showers could be expected throughout the weekend. Saturday is
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Former mayor loses second legal challenge over Portland barge
A Dorset resident has lost a legal challenge over a council’s decision not to consider using its powers over the mooring of the Bibby Stockholm in waters off its coastline, a High Court judge has ruled. Carralyn Parkes, the former mayor of Portland
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Terras agree terms with Touray for 2024/25
WEYMOUTH have agreed terms with hotshot striker Ezio Touray for the 2024/25 Vanarama National League South season. Italian-born Touray, 20, scored 13 goals last season to tie with Brandon Goodship for the Terras’ golden boot. Former Watford
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What to do if you spot a tick on your pets
Here’s what you should do if you spot a tick on your pets. Ticks can be active all year round, but they are mostly about between April and July, and sometimes later in the autumn. They live in many different outdoor environments, but are particularly
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Street pastors warn of dangers of spiking ahead of bank holiday weekend
A vital group who volunteer within the night time economy are warning revellers over the dangers of spiking. The Weymouth Street Pastors are ‘preparing themselves for a busy bank holiday weekend’ and are sharing some tips to help anyone planning
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Your guide to Dorset's best pubs to dine, drink and stay this summer
Enjoying a delicious dinner and a cheeky drink is the perfect way to wile away your leisurely summer afternoons. With this selection of fantastic establishments, you'll be spoilt for choice on where to go first! The Acorn Inn In the heart
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HSBC fined more than £6m over treatment of customers
HSBC has been fined £6.2 million for failures over the treatment of customers who were in arrears or experiencing financial difficulty. It put around 1.5 million people at risk of greater financial harm, according to the Financial Conduct Authority
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Strictly's Giovanni Pernice has BBC show 'axed' amid 'abusive behaviour' claims
Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice and Anton du Beke have had their adventure show on the BBC axed according to reports. The pair have featured in two series of Anton & Giovanni's Adventures in... first visiting Sicily and then Spain.
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Appeal to volunteers to find endangered species
A WILDLIFE conservation charity is looking for volunteers to find members of an endangered species. The People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is encouraging nature enthusiasts to participate in the Great Stag Hunt, which is its annual stag
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Airline's second aircraft lands at airport as it doubles summer programme
AN airline’s second aircraft has arrived in Bournemouth as it doubles its summer programme from the airport. Tui’s second aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, arrived at Bournemouth Airport on May 23 ahead of the summer. The plane will increase Tui’
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'It's crazy hospital patients have to walk 15 minutes uphill from car park'
THIS week I had the unfortunate need to visit Dorset County Hospital as an out-patient, at the orthopaedic department. Can anybody tell me why the planners built a new multi storey car park at the furthest point away from the actual orthopaedic
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MP's claims over massive homes scheme rejected
DORSET Wildlife Trust has refuted claims by MP Chris Loder that its Lyscombe Farm nature reserve project will open the door for the controversial 3,500-home scheme north of Dorchester. The West Dorset MP claimed on his website: “I fear that Dorset
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Everything to see and do in Dorset this bank holiday weekend
The second May bank holiday is almost here and there are plenty of things to do in Dorset over the weekend. Here is a list of 10 festivals or events that are sure to get make the most out of what will be a sunny weekend (hopefully). BeCider
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Mystery crafters target post box with impressive D-Day creation
An anonymous crafty duo from Weymouth have once again yarn-bombed a post box in the town to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The design was created as a homage to the sacrifice made by thousands British and American soldiers who left from Weymouth
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Farmers meet Prince of Wales at summer garden party
Farmers from Dorset sheltered under the Prince of Wales's umbrella at a garden party at Buckingham Palace. The Prince of Wales braved torrential downpours at the Palace garden party, hosted for his father, King Charles, and quipped it was “good
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Dorset house prices increase more than south west average
House prices increased by 1.7% – more than the average for the South West – in Dorset in March, new figures show. The rise contributes to the longer-term trend, which has seen property prices in the area grow by 1.3% over the last year. The
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Trees at new car park targeted by vandals
Trees close to a new car park in Dorset have been 'intentionally damaged.' Damage has been caused to two trees on the banks between the new car park at the former council offices at North Quay in Weymouth and the road between it. One of the
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Latest planning approvals and refusals
HOME extensions and new garages have dominated the planning lists in Purbeck over recent days. Most have been approved by Dorset Council, although one with a Juliet balcony in Lytchett Matravers has been turned down with a planning officer deciding
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Everyone with a savings account issued £641 warning as expert says 'check now'
Savers have been warned to make sure they carry out a vital check to ensure they are not missing out on up to £641. Financial experts are encouraging everyone with a savings account to check the interest rates they are earning and make sure there
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Mayor to host town's US Memorial Day service
US Memorial Day will be hosted by the new mayor of Weymouth this coming Bank Holiday. A ceremony to mark the day will be hosted Cllr Jon Orrell on Monday, May 27, to honour the servicemen and woman of the US armed forces who served during the Second
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Man exposed himself to schoolgirls and secretly recorded woman in bathroom
A MAN exposed his genitals to schoolgirls and secretly recorded a woman using the bathroom, a court was told. David Vickery admitted to exposing himself in front of children because he thought they would not remember details to identify him.
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Millions of Tesco shoppers issued one-week warning before they lose out
Tesco shoppers have been issued a one-week warning before they miss out on a share of £17m worth of Clubcard vouchers. The supermarket giant is alerting Clubcard customers that almost £17m worth of vouchers are due to expire at the end of May.
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Top 10 cheapest and most expensive cars to insure in 2024
Insuring a car can leave a big dent in your finances so knowing which cars are the cheapest and most expensive to insure, could help you save some money. Driving a car gives us freedom to get out and about whenever we want to but it doesn’t have
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Royal Mint reveals rarest and most valuable coins, including 10p, 50p and £2
The Royal Mint has revealed some of the rarest, and as a result most valuable, coins in circulation today. The rare coins to look out for in your change include a coveted Kew Gardens 50p and a selection of special alphabet 10p coins. All of
