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5 of the most stunning coastal circular walks you can embark on in Dorset
Dorset has a huge amount of walking trails for enthusiasts to embark on and take in stunning scenery around the county. Alongside that, the benefit of having access to the Jurassic Coast allows for plenty of these trails to exhibit breathtaking
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Brilliant nostalgia photos of historic part of town
We dip into the archives to look at a book celebrating an historic area of the county town. IT MAY now be one of the more desirable areas of Dorchester, but within living memory Fordington was regarded as one of the dodgier neighbourhoods of the
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In the Dock - See who has been before the courts
Details from Weymouth magistrates court registers, May 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 23. WEYMOUTH: BENJAMIN BAILEY, aged 29, of Douglas Road, Weymouth. Admitted to possessing a knife in a public place, namely a locking knife on King Street in Weymouth
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Wildfires still a 'risk' despite recent rainfall
Firefighters are warning of the risks of wildfires even after recent rainfall. Dorset experienced thunderstorms and heavy rain ahead of the bank holiday weekend, but Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) is warning members of the
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Home expert issues 'dangerous' toaster warning for UK homes
Aside from a kettle and a McDonald's Coca-Cola glass, there is one common dominator in British households, a toaster. Toast is the ever-dependable staple that can keep us going at any time of day. Although it's mainly thought of as a breakfast
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DWP warning to thousands missing out on £3,900 boost - are you eligible
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is encouraging everyone to check if they may be eligible for cost of living support worth nearly £4,000 a year. The DWP is urging people to check their eligibility for Pension Credit. Pension Credit
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Dorchester athlete picked for Great Britain duathlon team
FROM the kitchen to the road, to the bike. That is the life of dedicated cook, Jamie Hill, who has qualified to represent Great Britain in the upcoming European Duathlon Championships in Coimbra, Portugal on Saturday, June 15. Signature House
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Dr Michael Mosley reveals the perfect food for losing weight and boosting brains
Dr Michael Mosley has revealed his number one food for staying in shape and boosting your brain, and it's a simple one. He is one of Britain's most acclaimed and respected health gurus who first appeared on our screens in the 80s and has since
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More than 20 artists to paint at open gardens event
A group of artists will be painting in the gardens of historic homes when they are opened for the public. The historic village of Abbotsbury will open two of its houses with two commercial gardens and a tea-room on Sunday, June 9. To tie in
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7 more things about Dorset only local residents would know
We’ve been taking a sideways look at Dorset’s quirks and secrets that only locals would know. Our seven fun facts that resonated with true Dorset folk proved so popular that we have seven more here now to share with you. We’ve taken a look
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Fayre in the Square gets underway as visitors flock to Weymouth
One of Weymouth's most popular events is underway and people are taking advantage with the sun out. Fayre in the Square kicked off on Saturday, May 25 with live music, craft stalls, a kids art tent and plenty of drinks available to punters.
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Two villages to settle local rivalry in 'Battle of the Piddles' tug-of-war
LOCAL bragging rights will be up for grabs as two villages are set to go to battle in a tug-of-war contest. The event - reviving an old competition - is seen as stoking a bit of friendly rivalry between the two closely-linked communities. The
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Shop selling 99 ice creams for 99p say it's the cheapest in the south west
ICE creams for 99p are often thought to be a thing of the past. However, one Weymouth business is selling ice creams for the price of 99p, bringing the nostalgia of cheap ice cream back to the seaside town. And the business claims their Mr
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Popular restaurant put up for sale for the first time in almost 100 years
A POPULAR town centre restaurant in Weymouth has been put up for sale - for the first time in around 100 years. The Criterion restaurant, which has entrances on both St Mary Street and on the Esplanade, is on the market having been closed for a
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'This can't be real' - Domino's giving away free pizza to mock Man City fans
Heading to the FA Cup Final at Wembley today? You could get free pizza at this one store but there’s a bit of a catch (and some might not like it). Domino’s have launched their latest marketing campaign, giving away 155 “Financial Free Pizzas”
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When are Britain's Got Talent live semi-finals taking place? See ITV schedule
After many golden buzzers (who is even counting at this point), this weekend will see the last auditions of Britain’s Got Talent 2024 air on ITV. To date, we have seen some impressive acts from huge choirs, dancing dogs and even stripping jugglers
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'Don't get it' - BGT fans confused over TikTok star and 'Canadian Peter Kay'
Britain's Got Talent returned to our TV screens tonight in the second to last episode of auditions, just days before the live semi-finals are due to start. One of the first acts to take to the stage in front of judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden
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'It was insane' - This is who won the golden buzzer on Britain's Got Talent tonight
From a "Canadian Peter Kay" to a rapping librarian, Britain's Got Talent (BGT) viewers were treated to a huge variety of acts this evening (May 25). But did anyone receive a golden buzzer from hosts Ant and Dec or judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden
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Police issue update as murder investigation continues after beach stabbing
DORSET Police have moved to reassure the public as a murder investigation continues after a woman was stabbed to death on a beach in Dorset. A 17-year-old boy from the Lancashire area remains in custody after being arrested on suspicion of murder
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Major search underway for missing diver
A MAJOR search is underway for a diver missing off the Dorset coast. The diver was reported missing off Weymouth at 1.50pm today, according to HM Coastguard. Lifeboats from Weymouth and Swanage were launched while two Coastguard helicopters
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Flipped caravan causing delays along major route into Dorset
There have been major delays to traffic heading towards Dorset this afternoon due to a flipped caravan on the M27. Motorists and holidays makers heading towards Dorset from the west are dealing with delays of nearly an hour as traffic came to a
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Biggest British boxing fight of the year on TV tonight: all you need to know
THE countdown is nearly over for the rematch between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall. More than two years have passed since they faced off against each other in Glasgow. Now, they are getting ready to do it all again. The fight
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Man arrested for 'flooding restaurant with fake one-star reviews'
A Brit faces the next two years behind bars after he was arrested for allegedly writing fake one-star reviews for a restaurant in Thailand. The man, identified only as Alexander, was arrested at his Bangkok address earlier this month after a reputed
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Aldi 'hammers down prices even further' on over 40 products in store
Aldi has lowered the prices on over 45 fruit and veg products. From today, shoppers at one of the UK’s cheapest supermarkets will enjoy even lower prices on items including berries, oranges, tomatoes, and fresh salad range. Items such as avocados
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Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford 'split after 14 years of marriage'
Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford have decided to split and are set to divorce after 14 years together. A spokesperson for the couple told The Sun on Sunday: "Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in
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Teenage boy arrested on suspicion of murder after beach stabbings
A TEENAGE boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was fatally stabbed on a beach in Dorset. A 17-year-old boy from Lancashire has been arrested in connection with the incident at Durley Chine late on Friday evening. Police
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Manhunt after beach stabbing leaves one dead and another injured: what we know so far
A MURDER investigation has been launched after two women were stabbed, one fatally, on a Dorset beach. A huge cordon is in place on the seafront today as police investigate the incident. We will be bringing you all the latest details as we
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Huge operation to stop and check vehicles
Dorset Police has taken part in a multi agency operation stopping and checking vehicles. Yesterday the Rural Crime Team, Road Policing Team, Dorset Council and the Environment Agency took part in the operation across Dorset. During the operation
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Brits over £100 out of pocket each year due to short measured beer and wine at pubs
More than two-thirds of beer and wine served in UK pubs and bars are being short-measured, a survey has revealed, costing punters more than £100 a year. There's nothing better than sitting back in your favourite bar or pub and enjoying a pint or
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What time is Britain's Got Talent on? When to watch final auditions on ITV
There will be a double bill of Britain's Got Talent (BGT) on ITV this weekend (May 25 and 26) as the 2024 auditions come to an end. The 2024 series of BGT began last month (April 20) on ITV with judges Simon Cowell, Bruno Tonioli, Alesha Dixon
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Which supermarket sells the best £5 bottle of red wine? I happily found out
Midweek trips to the pub, family and friends around for drinks after a walk, Brits love an excuse for a tipple. And it never tastes better than when it's drunk on the weekend - when the wine doth floweth. After all, a meal without wine is breakfast
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I tried the winning items from Aldi's Next Big Thing and it was an eclectic mix
Aldi is a supermarket known for their low prices, but it also has a wide variety of wonderful products that you might not be aware of. Many smaller food and drink producers would love to get their products onto the supermarket's shelves, and some
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Woman stabbed to death on beach
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was stabbed to death on a beach. Dorset Police received a report that two people had been stabbed on Durley Chine Beach at 11.42pm on Friday. A 34-year-old woman from Poole was pronounced
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Theatre group to stage popular West End show
A SHOW based upon a beloved film promises to offer no better entertainment in Dorset bar nun. Wessex Musical Theatre is bringing the West End to Dorchester with performances of Sister Act. The show will be staged at the Thomas Hardye Theatre
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Poole Harbour Festival – put your hands up!
Hands in the air good times are on the cards as Poole Harbour Festival gets ready to welcome some of indie rock’s most dynamic crowd pleasers in the shape of Place Your Hands hitmakers Reef, Pass It On pop perfectionists The Coral and The South, whose
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Experts predict State Pensions could rise to more than £1,000 a month
Experts have predicted that State Pensions could rise to more than £1,000 a month. Steven Cameron, Pensions Director at Aegon, believes that the triple lock could push payments up by as much as 5.7 per cent next April. Steven said: "The specific
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Public urged to avoid disposable barbecues due to fire risk
Campaigners are urging the public to avoid using disposable barbecues to reduce fire risks and protect the environment. Litter Free Dorset is appealing to the public to opt for a picnic instead of using disposable barbecues due to their fire and
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Best places to get an ice cream in Weymouth this bank holiday weekend
As the weather warms up and people travel down to the beach there is nothing better than grabbing an ice cream to help cool down. Well Weymouth has plenty of options if you are looking for a nice refreshing scoop of milky ice cream. However
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Remembering five lost pubs of Dorset
Dorset boasts some of the oldest pubs in the world. Many are hundreds of years old, with some of them still operating today. But some of these popular drinking spots have had to close their doors for various reasons, and now remain a part of
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Planning applications for the Dorset area to be aware of
Here are some recent planning applications received by Dorset Council for the area. Dorchester P/FUL/2024/01302 - Palace Court, Flat 10 Durngate Street, Dorchester, DT1 1EU - Replace existing windows to ground floor flat 10. Blandford
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Crash which destroyed cars and injured three 'sounded like a bomb'
RESIDENTS have spoken about a "shock" car crash which destroyed several cars and left three people in hospital. As previously reported, three people were taken to hospital after a car crashed into parked vehicles in the early hours. Police
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Prestigious scheme which recognised former Beatle open for nominations
Nominations are open to the public to vote for a person that they would like to see recognised with a prestigious blue plaque. Historic England is opening up the public nomination system for a new national blue plaque scheme, which aims to highlight
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HOME OF THE WEEK: Countryside property boasts stunning views
A spacious home with beautiful views of the sea and countryside is our property of the week. Nestled away at the edge of Osmington is an impressive, detached four bed house which is currently on the market for £1.2 million. There is plenty
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Former police officer speaks on 'life changing' cycling crash
A FORMER Dorset Police officer who sustained life-changing injuries in a cycling crash has joined a national brain injury awareness campaign. David Baker, 49 and from Wareham, was involved in a serious incident while cycling home from work in 2016
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Former mayor 'pleased' at Portland barge court ruling despite defeat
PORTLAND councillor Carralyn Parkes said she is "glad" that she took on Dorset Council and the Home Office in two legal challenges, despite having lost both cases. Mrs Parkes, a Portland town councillor for Underhill and the former Mayor of Portland
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Young entrepreneur features luxury Dorset homes on new Netflix show
A YOUNG Dorset entrepreneur has achieved unprecedented success since opening her high-end estate agency and featuring on a popular Netflix show. Lola Massingham was approached through social media to feature her luxury listings on the reality show
