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Objections to country park’s plan to sell alcohol
OBJECTIONS to a request for a drinks licence at Moors Valley Country Park at Ashley Heath will be tested at a public hearing. Dorset Council and Forestry England, which jointly run the 800-acre site, is asking for a premises on-licence to sell
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Business offers free parking to get people into town
A WEYMOUTH businesses is offering a free parking incentive as a way of boosting town trade. Sky rocketing parking charges have been an issue around the town ever since Dorset Council raised the prices more than a year ago. It's claimed it is
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Where you can fly to with Jet2 from Bournemouth Airport during 2025
Jet2 will be a new airline operating from Bournemouth Airport during 2025 and there will be plenty of destinations you can fly to next year. It will become the company's 12th UK base airport and it is expected to add up to 27 extra flights a week
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Experts warn you could be owed £1,500 in tax refunds
Households have been told they could be owed thousands in tax refunds by HMRC after the average refund rose by 6.1 per cent last year. The latest data release by tax specialists, RIFT Tax Refunds, has revealed that the average taxpayer could be
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WEEKEND WHAT'S ON: Fun in the sun as folk festival returns
This weekend is looking like it is going to be a scorcher. Only some slight cloud on Saturday will mar the otherwise sunny 20-degree weather forecast for this weekend. We have put together a list of fun activities going on across the weekend
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Treasure hunter unearths amazing discovery after getting lost
A TREASURE hunter has told how he unearthed a nationally important Bronze Age hoard after getting lost on a metal detecting rally in Dorset. John Belgrove, 60, had become separated from the main group of detectorists and was heading to high ground
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Police announce rural public engagement events
Members of the public will be able to meet rural crime team officers from Dorset Police at a host of engagement events in June. The Rural Crime Team has announced nine events throughout the month where people can come and speak to them and voice
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Can I complain about smoke coming from my neighbour's BBQ?
Summer is the time of year when Brits across the country pull out their trusty BBQ to cook up some tasty treats. However, the smoke from these can become a nuisance, leaving many wondering what the law is regarding this in the UK. If you want
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The very personal reason why this mum is backing celebrity soccer match
A local mum who regularly fundraises for charity has explained why the cause is so close to her heart. Kelly Park, 43, lives on Portland with her husband Duncan, two daughters Poppy, 12, Eden, 5, and their dog. She has been actively raising
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Library to host free story time events in gardens
A library in Dorset is offering a series of fun sessions in a public gardens for young children. Dorchester Library and Learning Centre are hosting two rhyme time in Borough Gardens events in June. Each session will be filled with rhymes and
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Classic car tour to mark 25 years of club
CAR enthusiasts will celebrate the 25th anniversary of a classic vehicle club this Sunday with a 60-mile tour of Dorset. Transport Of Yesteryear was formed in May 1999 and this year celebrates "25 years of Classic Friendship" which is the motto
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The peaceful Dorset bolthole that military genius called home
In this regular series of long reads from our archives, we put the peaceful retreat of a renowned soldier and writer under the spotlight. If it is solitude you are looking for, Clouds Hill near Wareham is the place to be. Thought to be named
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Two new teams set to compete in DPL next season
BOURNEMOUTH Electric have been granted promotion to the Dorset Premier League for the 2024/25 season. Electric have successfully met ground grading criteria after works to upgrade their facilities to the required standard at Step 7. They are
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Ex-Milborne chairman to play for England walking football team
AN EVERGREEN former footballer who spent 40 years at Milborne St Andrew has been called up to the England Over-75s walking football squad. John Kane, 76, will don the Three Lions shirt when England tackle the Republic of Ireland Over-70s in a one-off
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20-year-old man charged with Dorset beach murder
A 20-year-old man from Croydon has been charged with murder in connection to the death of Amie Gray in Dorset. Nasen Saadi, 20, from Croydon, has been charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with the alleged stabbing of 34-year-old
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'Doctors had to save my life': Woman's holiday hepatitis horror story
A holidaymaker claims doctors had to fight to save her life after she returned from a four-star holiday with Hepatitis. Olivia Hartley says she nearly died after coming home from her £1,400 EasyJet holiday in Egypt last year. The 28-year-old
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All you need to know about Geek Girl on Netflix - Cast list, plot and trailer
At long last, Holly Smale's best-selling young adult novel series Geek Girl has arrived on Netflix. The series stars House of the Dragon's Emily Carey as the “geek” Harriet Manners but little does she know her entire life is about to change when
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BBC release official statement on controversial Strictly star Giovanni Pernice
The BBC has addressed the drama relating to Strictly star Giovanni Pernice. The 33-year-old dancing professional has come under fire, facing allegations about his teaching methods from stars such as Amanda Abbington. Giovanni refuted he was
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Aldi workers set for second pay rise in a year this week
Aldi workers are set to receive their second pay rise in a year this week. The supermarket chain’s latest pay increases, announced in March, will see the hourly rate of Store Assistants nationally rise from £12.00 to £12.40, and from £13.55 to
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JK Rowling slams ‘despicable’ former colleagues as Harry Potter feud continues
Harry Potter author JK Rowling has criticized some of her 'despicable' former colleagues in a new book. She made scathing comments about former colleagues in an exclusive extract from her upcoming book, The Women Who Wouldn’t Wheesht. Rowling
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Warning over new TV Licence scam - what to look out for
Households across the country have been warned not to fall victim to a new TV Licence scam circulating through email. The scam email claims that your TV Licence is due to expire in the near future and tries to encourage you to renew through a link
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Magpies keep star striker Gwengwe for next season
DORCHESTER Town have secured the services of last season’s top-scorer Shaq Gwengwe for the 2024/25 season. Gwengwe has now netted 30 goals in 79 Magpies appearances, ending the previous campaign with 17 strikes in 39 matches. The former Worthing
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How to watch the Champions League 2024 final for free in the UK
The 2024 Champions League final will be taking place this weekend and viewers will be able to watch from home even if they don't have a subscription to TNT Sports. Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund will be battling out in order to take home the
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Is wine good for you and what are the healthiest options - dietician has their say
Who doesn't love a glass of wine with their food, while out at the pub with friends/family or sitting at home after a long week at work. From reds to whites, shiraz to rosé there are so many varieties of wine to choose from. But which ones
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Pet owners warned driving with a dog in your car could land you £5k fine
Drivers have been warned they could face fines of up to £5,000 if they travel with their dogs in the car and breach the Highway Code. The code contains a rule that all pet owners should be aware of if they don’t want to be hit in the pocket.
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Dorset beach 'brilliant for swimming' named one of UK's best dog-friendly ones
A Dorset beach which is "brilliant for swimming" has been named as one of the best dog-friendly ones in the UK. Man O'War Beach was featured in a list from The Guardian among nine others which were selected by the travel writer Lottie Gross.
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Scorcher forecast this weekend
This weekend is looking to be really sunny across the county. Temperatures in the county will reach highs of 21 degrees this weekend, with only a few cloudy spots and a moderate breeze. Here is your weekend weather forecast for Weymouth, Dorchester
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Police granted extra time to question man on suspicion of murder
DETECTIVES have been granted extra time to hold a man arrested on suspicion of murder in custody. The 20-year-old man from Croydon was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after two women were stabbed on Durley Chine beach.
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Duck attacked with catapult
More anti-social behaviour has been reported in Dorchester after a duck was attacked using a catapult. As reported, officers from Dorchester Police have increased their patrols around the River Walks area of the town this week due to an increase
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Lifeboat responds to 'concern for welfare' call after unmanned dinghy reports
A report of an unmanned sailing dinghy prompted rescue teams to respond to a 'concern for welfare' call off Portland. A concerned member of the public called in the sighting of the dinghy drifting past Blacknor toward Portland Bill. Weymouth
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Midfielder Doyle exits Portland United
PORTLAND United have experienced their first loss of the summer after midfielder Brin Doyle joined Hamworthy United. Former Dorchester Town youngster Doyle spent two spells with the Blues either side of featuring at the Avenue Stadium during the
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Man arrested for 'breaching bail conditions relating to behaviour involving children'
A man has been arrested on suspicion of breaching bail conditions relating to his alleged behaviour involving young children. Police were alerted to a suspicious man around the Alexandra Gardens on the Weymouth Esplanade. A man was located
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Person stretchered off beach after suffering 'medical episode'
The air ambulance was called to a person suffering a 'medical episode' on a Weymouth beach. Paramedics raced to the beach at Castle Cove and had to carry the casualty off the beach using a stretcher after treatment was given at the scene.
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Damage by emergency services puts toilet out of use
A public toilet is inaccessible after being damaged by emergency services. The men's toilets in Easton Gardens on Portland are out of use as the door cannot be opened. Portland Town Council is aware of the situation. A spokesperson for
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Teen’s ‘dreams come true’ after securing spot in Britain’s Got Talent semi-finals
A Dorset teenager has had his “dreams come true” after his dance group secured a spot in the Britain’ Got Talent semi-finals. Tyler Vandevelde, 16, is a proud member of Phoenix Boys and is celebrating after receiving the golden buzzer in the hit
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Showcase of famous songs from classic movie
JOURNEY down the yellow brick road with a themed showcase at a Weymouth school. The Wizard of Oz Showcase is at the Will Mackaness Hall in Wey Valley Academy on Wednesday, July 10 and Thursday, July 11 at 6.30pm Mark Chutter, co-director of
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Hairdresser raises a whopping £10.5k in marathon effort
A HAIRDRESSER has proved herself to be a cut above the rest by raising more than £10.5k in London Marathon fundraising. Charlie Spencer, 60, of Maiden Newton has totted up all her funds after slogging her way round the 26.2 mile course through
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Youngster with a 'special talent' showcases his artwork
Artwork produced by a talented youngster will be on display in Dorchester this weekend. Lucas Greenfield, 12, has received high praise from his former headteacher Gary Spracklen at The Prince of Wales School and is showcasing his artwork as part
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Children of armed forces personnel take on coastal adventure
Teenagers - who all have parents serving in the British Armed Forces - gathered on Portland for an adventure break. The weekend, hosted by Portland Outdoor Centre, was part of the charity Little Troopers ‘All Together’ programme. It aimed to
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KFC announces it will reopen branch
KFC has confirmed it is reopening a branch months after it closed. The Ferndown branch of the fast food chain shut its doors for good in September Despite fears the closure would create another abandoned unit in the area, KFC has reassured
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More than £725k awarded to groups helping to tackle mental health
ALMOST three-quarters of a million pounds has been awarded to groups who help with people's mental health in Dorset. The Dorset Community Foundation has awarded more than £725,000 to 22 groups whose work helps prevent people developing serious
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Who are the 8 acts on Britain’s Got Talent 2024 last live semi-final tonight?
From a comedian who sadly didn’t have the audience on their feet, to a “beautiful” dancing duo, the fourth live semi-final of Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) 2024 had it all on Wednesday (May 30). ITV viewers even saw an emotional Bruno Tonioni in tears
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Partial road closure in village for resurfacing works
A ROAD in a Dorset village is to be partially closed for maintenance and resurfacing works. The C79 in Bere Regis will be temporarily shut from its junction with the C6 to Snatford Bridge (in both directions), a distance of approximately 1210 metres
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Pub closed for a decade to become residential property
A FORMER Dorset pub has been re-classified as ‘residential’ after being not calling last orders for more than a decade. Dorset Council planners have accepted the change of use for the Ship Inn at Langton Matravers. Evidence presented to them
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New plans for 26 homes at stalled development unveiled
REVISED plans are being considered for a stalled housing development on the site of the former Marchesi House at Southill, Weymouth. Work stopped after demolition of the home for older people with local concerns raised about a safe access to the
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Plans submitted for £10m high street hotel
Plans for the £10m renovation of a building in Dorchester's high street have been submitted to Dorset Council. As previously reported, Premier Inn have been planning the construction of a new hotel on the site of the former Marks and Spencer shop
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Romany, Gypsy and Traveller event to take place in town
A ROMANY, Gypsy and Traveller event is to be held in Dorchester’s Borough Gardens. It celebrates the history and culture of members of the community, telling the history of travelling people in the country and about their lifestyle and how it has
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Concerns raised over safety at supermarket car park
COUNCILLORS have called for a review of traffic measures outside a busy supermarket in Wyke Regis. Wyke Regis residents have called for an "urgent review" of traffic measures at Tesco Express on Portland Road. The issue was discussed at a meeting
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Apologies over delay in removing anti-Semitic graffiti
A housing association has apologised for delays in removing offensive and anti-Semitic graffiti sprayed on the outside of flats. As previously reported, residents were left shocked after a spree of racist and anti-Semitic graffiti was daubed throughout
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Calls for urgent action on Dorset 'housing crisis'
A DORSET campaign group has called on all political parties to prioritise affordable housing in the county. The local Campaign to Protect Rural England group says that with over 10,500 on the housing waiting list and first-time house prices continuing
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Changes to vets’ surgery among planning applications granted
CHANGES to a vets’ surgery are among the planning applications granted in recent days in the Sherborne area by Dorset Council. The authority has also refused consent for a colour change from cream to blue for a listed period cottage at Westbury
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Free boat tours offered as part of D-Day anniversary
FREE boat tours are being offered as part of the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Weymouth Town Council is teaming up with Coastline Cruises to offer free boat trips from Weymouth to Portland on four dates in June highlighting the crucial role this region
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Action to reduce flooding after groups meet to discuss a plan
Progress is being made in a bid to reduce flooding in an area of Weymouth. Radipole Lake is undergoing a series of works as a range of parties have drawn up plans that they hope will reduce the recent flooding to the area. As previously reported
