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Multi-million pound revamp for railway station
A community is celebrating following the news that a railway station could become much more accessible with a new lift to get disabled passengers across the platforms. As reported, there have long been calls to improve accessibility at Dorchester
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Pictures: Thousands at food and craft fair
A food and craft fair has been hailed as a 'wonderful success' by organisers after more than 3,000 people attended. The Abbotsbury Swannery held its Food and Craft Fair over the Saturday and Sunday of the bank holiday weekend. The fair saw
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Festival applies to keep the party going for longer
A FESTIVAL in Dorset has applied to keep the party going for longer. A premises licence application has been submitted on behalf of Upton Food and Drink Festival requesting a change in hours that licensable activities are permitted. The festival
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Dorset Reform UK candidate deselected over online posts
A REFORM UK prospective parliamentary candidate has been deselected by the party due to posts he had put online. Peter Storms was due to be standing to be an MP in the Bournemouth West constituency, against incumbent Sir Conor Burns. However
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Ex-Bees manager thriving at new club in Romania
FORMER Bridport manager Edgar Marcu is thriving in a new role in his native Romania. Since being sacked by the Bees in September 2022, Marcu has taken on various roles in England and his home country. Having coached with Yeovil Town Under-18s
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Residents reminded that certain plastics can't be recycled at home
Residents are being reminded that certain types of plastics cannot be put in council recycling bins. Dorset Council's waste services department is reminding people that plastic wrappings, such as a salad bag, can't be put in their bins, this is
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New campaign launched to help prevent wildfires
A new campaign has been launched to help prevent wildfires this summer. The RSPB and Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) have teamed up, alongside several other fire services around the UK to raise awareness and provide tips to
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Veterans leapfrog New Body - netball round-up
THE VETERANS HUB 47 NEW BODY FITNESS 33 VETERANS Hub claimed a 47-33 victory over New Body Fitness to leapfrog their opponents into second in the South & West Dorset League Premier Division. An energetic start saw Veterans make tactical
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Dorset & Wilts one victory from Twickenham
DORSET & Wilts are one victory away from Twickenham after being confirmed in the Bill Beaumont Division Three semi-finals. Dorset & Wilts beat Berkshire 39-28 at Wareham but lost 68-43 to Devon at Ivybridge. It meant the Twin Counties faced
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Triangle lose third home game on the spin
PORTLAND RT 205 (9pts) lost to CORFE MULLEN 240-8 (20pts) by 35 runs PORTLAND Red Triangle slipped to another home defeat, this time by 35 runs as Corfe Mullen claimed their third win of the County Division One season. Triangle have now lost
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Beacon lighting as part of D-Day commemoration
D-DAY will be commemorated in Sherborne with a lighting of the beacon. During the evening of Thursday, June 6, the Sherborne Beacon will be lit to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings on the five Beaches in Normandy, France, which
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Summer fair to raise money for two causes
A summer fair in Dorset will raise funds for two charities. Taking place at the Duchess of Cornwall Inn in Queen Mother Square, Poundbury on Saturday, July 6, the fair will offer a range of arts and crafts. There will also be a selection of
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Man threatened by cyclist after he complimented his bike
A man was threatened by a cyclist after he complimented his bike. Dorset Police have appealed for witnesses after a cyclist threatened a man on May 17 at around 6.40pm in St Catherines near to the junction with Stevensons Close in Wimborne.
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Family of murder victim pay tribute to ‘amazing, funny, kind and energetic soul’
AMIE Gray’s family have paid tribute to an ‘amazing, funny, kind and energetic soul’. As reported, Amie, 34 and from Poole, died at Durley Chine beach shortly after midnight on Saturday, May 25. Emergency services were called to the beach at
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Broken down van on main Dorset road causing delays
A broken down van near to Dorchester is causing delays to traffic. The van broke broke down at the Monkey's Jump Roundabout on the A35 at Poundbury. The incident is causing delays to traffic in both directions along the A37 and the A35.
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Demolition begins at former retirement complex
Demolition has begun at a former Weymouth retirement complex. The demolition of Holly Court on Dorchester Road has officially started in order to make way for a new development. Machinery has been seen tearing down the side of the building
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Crashed car left on side of main road
A car with visible damage has been left on the side of the Weymouth Relief Road. The white car has been left between the Jurassic Roundabout and the Veasta Roundabout along the A354 in Weymouth. The front of the car appears caved in and it
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Play park blaze sees swing engulfed by flames
A play park swing was set on fire during the early hours. The round net swing at Chickerell play park, off Putton Lane could be seen ablaze over the weekend. The incident is being treated as suspicious and police have been informed. Firefighters
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Man to appear in court charged with shoplifting
A man is set to appear in court charged with shoplifting. Neighbourhood officers from Weymouth and Portland Police were called to reports of shoplifting in Weymouth town centre. A man was subsequently searched, and goods were recovered – he
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Huge water spout spotted off Dorset coast
A RARE water spout has been spotted off the Dorset coast. Ian Macavoy witnessed the phenomenon from the window of his flat in Poole on Monday, the bank holiday. Ian said: "My son works on one of the boats at Poole Quay. He called me and told
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Armed police swoop to make arrest in murder inquiry
A MAN has been arrested in relation to a stabbing where one woman was killed and another seriously injured on a Dorset beach. Dorset Police received a report at 11.42pm on May 24 that two people had been stabbed on Durley Chine Beach. A 34-
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Popular TV series filmed in Dorset returns to screens
Television cameras have returned to a Dorset nature reserve. The new run of wildlife programme Springwatch from RSPB Arne is under way. The BBC show, which is presented by Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan, has made a return to the Purbeck
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Travellers could be moved on if they refuse to leave park and ride
Travellers could be moved on by police if they do not leave Weymouth’s park and ride site. Around half a dozen caravans and motorhomes were seen in the Mount Pleasant Park and Ride near Mercery Road over the bank holiday weekend. Dorset Council
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Notice issued after death of woman
A PROBATE and trustee notice has been published after a woman has passed away in the Dorchester area. It is for Phyllis Doreen Parry of Culliford House, Icen Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1ET. She died on December 27, 2023. READ MORE: 'Probate
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Still no CCTV after two years - and cyclist hit by bottle wants action
SECURITY cameras put up along a route plagued with crime and anti-social behaviour are still not working - and a cyclist who was attacked is demanding action is taken. CCTV was announced for the Rodwell Trail walking and cycle route in Weymouth
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Cathedral 'delighted' to welcome two new Dorset canons
Two priests from Dorset have joined Salisbury Cathedral’s College of Canons Reverend Sarah Godfrey and Reverend Jo Neary have been invited to take up the position in Weymouth and the Slape stalls respectively. The Dorset pair join the College
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Amazing £100k raised in 100km challenge
A fundraising team have raised an amazing £100k for Dorset County Hospital’s new Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit in a 100km challenge. The DCH100 team took part in the Jurassic Coast Challenge, hitting their target of £100,000.
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More than 1,000 abortions carried out in Dorset as rate rises
The were more abortions recorded in Dorset in 2022, new figures show – as the number hit a record high across England and Wales. Abortion provider MSI Reproductive Choices said it believes cost-of-living pressures and a lack of access to contraception
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Celebrations at school's 'Good' Ofsted report
STAFF and students have been praised as a school celebrated its Ofsted report. Holy Trinity Primary School and Community Nursery in Cross Road, Weymouth has been awarded a 'Good' rating in its recent Ofsted inspection. In addition to the overall
