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Delays expected as next stage of road resurfacing to get underway
Dorset Council has confirmed the next two roads to be resurfaced on Portland. Work will begin on Tuesday, May 28 to resurface Pennsylvania Road from its junction with Weston Street and Wakeham Road. There will be no parking available on the
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Deadline for community and culture grants looms
Groups looking to apply for for grants for community or cultural projects are running out of time. Round 7 of Dorset Council’s Community & Culture Project Fund is still open for applications, but deadline is fast approaching This round of
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Warning after rise in farm thefts
Farmers in Dorset are being warned to be 'vigilant' following a spate of GPS thefts. Officers from Dorset Police's Rural Crime Team have issued the warning after thefts of the guiding technology have risen across the UK. Farmers typically
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Dr Michael Mosley reveals ‘life-changing’ morning exercise that sheds weight
Renowned dietician and the UK's favourite health guru, Dr Michael Mosley, has revealed the ‘life-changing’ morning routine that can help with weight loss. Speaking in his new book 'Just One Thing', he advised getting out in the morning within two
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'Inadequate care at Dorset prison contributed to inmate's death'
An inquest has found that inadequate care contributed to the death of an inmate at a prison in Dorset. Frazer Williams, 28, died after taking his own life, and an inquest into his death has found that his mental health was deemed to be a ‘probable
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Manager stole from company while boss battled cancer
A MAN must pay more than £60,000 after he stole goods worth more than £30,000 from the classic Porsche garage at which he worked, including while the owner was in hospital for cancer treatment. Scott McCurdy, 56, was operations manager at Canford
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Sheridan Smith rumoured to star in the last ever episode of Gavin and Stacey
According to reports, Sheridan Smith is set to sign a deal to star in the final episode of Gavin & Stacey. It is understood the story James Corden and Ruth Jones have penned for the finale does include Sheridan’s character Ruth ‘Rudi’ Smith.
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Sublime Nichols century guides Martinstown to victory
BLANDFORD 191-9 (11pts) lost to MARTINSTOWN 192-9 (19pts) by one wicket BATTER Ed Nichols struck an incredible unbeaten century to guide Martinstown to a tense one-wicket victory at Blandford in Wessex Internet Dorset Premier Two. Opener Nichols
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Meet the chef behind the highest rated restaurant in town
In this new regular series of Meet the Chef features, we take a look at the culinary talent behind some of Dorset’s best loved pubs and restaurants. We begin by speaking to Giuseppe Vannucci, head chef at seafood restaurant Al Molo in Dorchester
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Old photos show when main Weymouth road was one way
These fascinating photos show just how much waterside Weymouth has changed since the 1970s. Here you can see Weymouth Marina in 1971 in a picture shared by Portland historian Stuart Morris. Back then Weymouth Marina was still known as the Backwater
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Society to celebrate Dorset author's birthday with weekend of events
A society will gather to commemorate the birthday of a famous Dorset author in a weekend of activities. The Thomas Hardy Society will be hosting a Birthday Weekend to honour Thomas Hardy. The author was born in Stinsford just outside of Dorchester
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Michael Mosley reveals 16 simple habits that will improve your life this summer
Dr Michael Mosley, famed for his Just One Thing podcast, numerous books and the Fast-800 diet, has had his say on changing your life this summer. Affectionately called a 'health guru', the documentarian and journalist has been shaping the way Brits
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Woman rescued from river after falling from height
A woman had to be rescued from a river in after falling from a height and hurting her back. She fell into the River Lim at around 1.30am this morning and had to be lifted out of the water by firefighters before a specialist rescue team brought
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Car fire brings traffic to a halt on busy road
TRAFFIC was halted on a busy route in Dorset after a car fire broke out. Emergency services were called to the vehicle on the Dorset Way leading to Old Wareham Road in Poole. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports
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Blues confirm six friendlies for pre-season
PORTLAND United have announced a six-game pre-season programme ahead of the 2024/25 Velocity Wessex League Premier Division term. Kyle Critchell’s Blues begin with three away fixtures, followed by a hat-trick of home games. Their first match
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Jenkins becomes Blues' 17th addition of summer
PORTLAND United have agreed terms with forward Patrick Jenkins for the 2024/25 season. Teenager Jenkins becomes the 17th confirmation in the Blues’ squad this summer. Jenkins scored eight goals in 14 appearances for Blandford United in the
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Quarter of criminals caught by police were first time offenders
A quarter of criminals caught by police in Dorset last year had no previous offences, new figures show. Law reform charity JUSTICE called for better access to mental health and addiction services to “help reverse the worrying trend of increases
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Huge cruise ship of TV fame docks at port
A huge cruise ship which has featured on TV has docked in Portland Port. The Regal Princess arrived at Portland today (Sunday, May 26), at around 6.37am after travelling from Scotland overnight. The cruise ship, which carries 3,560 passengers
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Thunderstorms and heavy rain set to batter Dorset
Thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected today after the Met Office issued a weather warning for large parts of Dorset. The warning is in place from 10am until 7pm on Sunday, May 25 and could cause some disruption. The warning is in place
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Fears for diver as search is called off
RESCUE teams have called off the search for a diver who went missing off the Weymouth coast. A major search began at 1.50pm on Saturday as lifeboats from Weymouth and Swanage were launched alongside Coastguard helicopters and a fixed wing aircraft
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Millions of Netflix viewers issued £1,000 TV Licence fine warning
Brits watching Netflix without a TV licence have been warned they could face fines of £1,000. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. But if you
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Air fryer owners issued important safety warning over common mistake
Air fryer owners have been warned they could be risking serious damage to their kitchens by making a common mistake. New research reveals that more than half of people who own air fryers use them directly below kitchen cabinets. As well as
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Go wild with nature in this thirty day national challenge
A wildlife charity in Dorset is challenging people to connect with nature every day in June. Dorset Wildlife Trust has announced the return of its annual 30 Days Wild nature challenge which begins on Thursday, June 1, inviting people to complete
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Book belonging to Mary Anning stolen from museum is finally returned - 40 years later
A RARE book owned by Mary Anning that was stolen more than 40 years ago from a west Dorset museum has been returned - in time for the legendary fossil hunter's 225th birthday. The rare 1821 book, JS Miller’s Natural History of the Crinoidea, contains
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Family of veteran donates D-Day diary to military museum
The family of a D-Day veteran has donated his diary to a military museum in Dorset, revealing the raw experiences he faced as a solider. Terry Parker’s family have donated his D-Day Diary to the Keep Museum on Bridport Road in Dorchester. Offering
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Town road closure for resurfacing work
There will be road closures in a west Dorset town for resurfacing work to be carried out. North Street in Beaminster will be closed between its junction with Fleet Street and its junction with Gerrards Green, a distance of approximately 420 metres
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“For children it’s a lifeline": Park set for major restoration
A village play park, which is described as a “lifeline” for the children, is due to undergo a full restoration. Frampton Parish Council has announced planned to renovate the children’s park, located near Sheridan Close, just behind Church Lane
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Cycling event raises more than £40,000 for life-saving service
A life-saving charity has praised the efforts of former patients, their families and other community members who have collectively raised over £40,000 in an annual cycling event. For the 13th year running, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, held
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Warning over bank holiday car crime
Dorset Police are urging residents and visitors to be extra vigilant during the May holiday to prevent car thieves breaking into vehicles and stealing valuable items. As visitor numbers increase during the bank holiday period, officers are urging
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Which supermarket sells the best £5 bottle of white wine? I happily found out
During a cycling trip last summer, I had a white wine experience that will never leave me. After passing Venice and making our way towards the Slovenian border, the Italian landscape slowly shifted from majestic Renaissance buildings to eventually
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PICTURES: A look back at Weymouth and Dorchester from days gone by
Today we're taking another look look back through our archives at pictures from Weymouth and Dorchester's past in our special gallery.
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Fern Britton in shock talks to make 'dream' return to ITV's This Morning
Fern Britton has revealed she is in talks to return to This Morning after previously presenting alongside Phillip Schofield from 1999 to 2009. The 66-year-old star recently appeared on the sofa as a guest but now says she has been approached to
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Historic house that provides glimpse into Dorset's rich history
The estate goes beyond a historic house. It encompasses working farms, offers a haven for wildlife, and provides a glimpse into Dorset's rich history, including the nearby prehistoric site of Badbury Rings. The land where Kingston Lacy stands was
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Inside the Dorset country house in rare location amongst tranquil nature site
A modern country house in a "rarely available location" in Dorset has been put up for sale for a price of £1.35 million. Toad Hall in Wareham is set amongst the heathland of the RSPB Arne Nature Reserve and is also said to be very "spacious".
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Can I remove things my neighbour has attached to my fence? How to resolve the issue
Did you know if you own a fence, your neighbour cannot attach anything to it without your permission? Fences and neighbours can sometimes be a tricky subject when it comes to what can and can't be done. Whether it's knowing who's side of the
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Time to test your IQ! Take this pub quiz to find out your score
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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Shakespeare classic to be performed at historic Weymouth fort
A touring theatre company will be performing a Shakespeare classic at a historic fort in Weymouth. Following its previous touring productions of Shakespeare plays The Comedy of Errors and The Tempest, the Sussex based theatre company This Is My
