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'Weren't as popular as we hoped': Walkers Crisps confirms snack axed from range
Walkers Crisps has confirmed it has discontinued Sensations Streetmix from its range of products. Walkers are responsible for a range of products including Wotsits, Quavers, Monster Munch, Squares and Bugles as well as their various ranges like
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Fire service issue bonfire warning
A warning has been issued around bonfire safety from the fire service. The fire service is reminding people that bonfires can 'easily' get out of control and have also issued a series of safety tips. A spokesperson for Dorset and Wiltshire
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Thousands dressed in pink turn out for Race for Life
THOUSANDS of people covered Poole’s Baiter Park in pink as they turned out for Race for Life. Runners took part in the 10k, 5k, 3k or a Pretty Muddy obstacle course in aid of Cancer Research on June 1. The annual event sees over 2,000 people
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PICTURES: Folk festival takes over harbourside
The streets along the harbourside were alive with the sound of lively folk music as a popular festival returned to Weymouth. The Wessex Folk Festival, a free two day event, kicked off at around 10am on Saturday with the south harbourside transformed
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In the Dock - See who has been before the courts
Details from Weymouth magistrates court registers, May 24 and May 28. WEYMOUTH: LEE CARR, aged 43, of Lower St Alban Street, Weymouth. Admitted to theft from a shop, namely Tesco Stores Ltd on Weymouth Avenue in Dorchester on January 25, 2024
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New Mayor announces charity for next year
THE new Mayor of Shaftesbury has named his charity for the upcoming year On May 14 at the Annual meeting of Shaftesbury Town Council, Councillor Alex Chase was elected as Mayor of Shaftesbury for 2024/2025. In his role as Mayor, Cllr Chase
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Home with stunning views of Weymouth Bay is our property of the week
A four-bedroom home with stunning 180-degree views of Weymouth Bay is our property of the week. As well as amazing views, the home, which is on the market for £1.75 million, boasts a great amount of outside space, as well as an impressive outdoor
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The sweltering hot summer of 1976 in Weymouth
Summer is fast approaching - and now seems an appropriate time to cast our minds back to the blisteringly hot summer of 1976 in Weymouth. That year there was an intense heatwave - one of the driest summers on record with temperatures well into
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'Weren't as popular as we hoped': Walkers Crisps confirms snack axed from range
Walkers Crisps has confirmed it has discontinued Sensations Streetmix from its range of products. Walkers are responsible for a range of products including Wotsits, Quavers, Monster Munch, Squares and Bugles as well as their various ranges like
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Coffee drinkers adding odd vegetable to drink to ‘improve’ taste
TikTok users have jumped on a new trend that sees coffee drinkers find a way to get one of their five a day easily. The ‘Scallion coffee’ encourages drinkers to add a handful of spring onions to the beverage to help balance a sweet and bitter taste
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Know Taylor Swift’s lyrics ‘All too Well’? Prove it with our Eras Tour quiz
...Ready For It? Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is coming to the UK this month. Swifties descend on music venues up and down the country - fully bejewelled and armed with cowboy boots and friendship bracelets - from June 7. The international megastar
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Gogglebox stars Sophie and Pete Sandiford are related to comedy legend
Gogglebox stars Sophie and Pete Sandiford have shocked fans after it was recently revealed that they are related to a UK comedy legend. The Blackpool-based sibling duo have appeared on the Channel 4 show since 2017 and have since become fan favourites
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Blue star 'gutted' as he pulls out of live shows after being rushed to hospital
Blue's Duncan James has been forced to pull out of several performances with the band after he was rushed to hospital following a surgery that "went a little bit wrong". Popular British boy band Blue - which features James along with Simon Webbe
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Doctor Who fans compare new episode to popular Netflix series - do you agree?
The latest episode of Doctor Who - Dot and Bubble went to air on BBC One this evening (Saturday, June 1) and fans were quick to draw a comparison to popular Netflix series Black Mirror. The latest episode is the fifth in the new series of Doctor
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Tragedy as biker dies in crash
A biker, aged in his 20s, has died in a crash. Emergency services were called to the coast road on Saturday afternoon in response to a crash at Abbotsbury Hill. The collision, which took place just after 12.30pm, involved a blue Yamaha motorcycle
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Coast road closed due to 'serious' crash
The coast road is closed due to a 'serious' crash at Abbotsbury. Dorset Police said at around 1.30pm today: "Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious road traffic collision on the B3157 coast road at Abbotsbury Hill. "Road
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'Man with knife tried to enter night-time venue'
A man was arrested after a person tried to enter a night-time venue with a knife. Weymouth and Portland Police received a report from door staff in Weymouth town centre yesterday evening, Friday May 31, that a man had tried to enter the premises
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World famous ocean liner Queen Mary 2 one of two cruise ships arriving at Portland
CUNARD'S famous ocean liner the Queen Mary 2 is one of two cruise ships to arrive at Portland this morning. It is understood to have been sailing to Le Havre, France, but got diverted. Carrying 2,640 passengers, the transatlantic ocean
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Michael Ball hails 'brilliant' Steve Wright as he makes Sunday Love Songs debut
Michael Ball has praised the "brilliant" Steve Wright ahead of his BBC Radio 2 Sunday Love Songs debut. This comes after the sad passing of the "icon" earlier this year which saw huge names from across television, radio and music come together
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Mental health and wellbeing activities available for veterans
A community group is hosting a number of activities to improve the mental health and wellbeing of veterans. The Veterans Hub is a community project, with the intent of providing a safe and secure location for veterans and their families to come
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Week of action to drive down rural crime
Dorset Police's Rural Crime Team was out across the county in a bid to crack down on rural crime. The regional rural crime 'week of action', saw officers from Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Gloucester, Avon & Somerset and Devon & Cornwall take
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Theatre trail to take over town for D-Day commemorations
Dorchester will be hosting a free theatre trail to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Dorset residents are being urged not to miss a 'unique' experience as local actors and scriptwriters revive the incredible stories collected of life in
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Mission for justice
A former soldier who was thrown out of the Army for being gay almost 45 years ago is still fighting for justice whilst rebuilding her life with the support of her twin sister. Jean is one of thousands of LGBT+ veterans who had their military careers
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Latest planning applications for the Dorset area
THE latest planning applications submitted to Dorset Council include a plan for solar panels and an attic conversion scheme. Here's a round up of the latest submissions to the council. BRADFORD ABBAS /HOU/2024/02418 - Yorkfold Churchwell
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Beats and bites are top of the Pops at Upton House this Father's Day
Dad’s the way to do it for Father’s Day at Upton House Food and Music Festival, (14 – 16 June) where classic beats and tasty bites are sure to make every dad feel Top of the Pops. With the final few tickets remaining there’s still time to book
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Taskmaster cast revealed ahead of 18th series including Babatunde Aleshe
Stand up Jack Dee and Babatunde Aleshe who has appeared on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here will take part in the latest series of Taskmaster. The comedy gameshow airs on Channel 4 and sees five celebrities compete in a series of bizarre challenges
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Labour candidate launches bid to become next MP
Labour’s Parliamentary Candidate, Lloyd Hatton, has launched his bid to become MP for South Dorset. Mr Hatton was out listening to constituents in Weymouth over the bank holiday weekend. He and his team of campaigners have met with more than
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More people in Dorset caught with dangerous weapons
More people are been caught by police with offensive weapons. A total of 366 cases of weapons possession were reported in Dorset last year, a rise from 319 in 2022. In the Community Safety Partnership Area of Dorset, there was a rise in reported
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Waste and burnt out bike dumped on historic landmark
A community has been left saddened after waste and a burnt out bike were dumped at a historic landmark outside of Dorchester. Broken bottles have also been left strewn across Poundbury Camp and Hillfort and trees have been damaged. It
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Full list of all 10 Britain's Got Talent finalists ahead of the live final
Following a week of live semi-finals, ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) has revealed the 10 finalists all vying to win the show. Hosted by presenting duo Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly, the winner of BGT will get the chance to perform at the Royal
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Baby hedgehogs recovering in rescue centre
Two baby hedgehogs are recovering well after being taken into a rescue. Chris Legg, founder of the self-funded Prickly Prickles rescue received an emergency call after a homeowner found a tiny hoglet which had not yet managed to open its eyes squeaking
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Claims developer breached planning conditions at 760-home scheme
CAMPAIGNERS have expressed concern amid claims planning conditions have been breached connected with the 760-homes Vearse Farm scheme on the outskirts of Bridport. Developers have started work on the project, known as Foundry Lea, but it has been
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Campaign launched to stop 'unsafe parking'
A residents’ association in Dorset is launching a campaign in a bid to stop inconsiderate parking in Poundbury. Poundbury Residents’ Association (PRA) is behind the Think Before You Park campaign. It follows on from four weeks of road safety
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WATCH: Video tells remarkable story of town’s role in D-Day
A NEW video telling the remarkable story of Poole’s vital role in D-Day has been produced to mark the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord on June 6. The allied invasion of Europe was the beginning of the end of World War Two. It involved
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How to keep your children safe around water
The fire service is encouraging people to make sure they know what to do if they or a child falls into water. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Services is asking people who may be unsure of how to deal with themselves or a child in their falling into
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Cattle trailer stolen in overnight theft
A cattle trailer has been taken in an overnight theft. The trailer was stolen from the Halstock Leigh area overnight between Thursday, May, 23 and Friday, May 24. A spokesperson for Bridport Police said: "There has been a theft of a cattle
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Pet owners issued £500 fine warning ahead of major rule change this month
Cat owners have been warned they have less than two weeks left to act before they face £500 fines. From June 10, it will become law for all cat owners in England to have their pet microchipped. Latest figures from the upcoming PDSA Animal Wellbeing
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Royal Mint's rarest coins as 10p coins sell for £70 on eBay - how to spot
A collection of 10p coins has sold for £70 on online auction site eBay. The coins are a completed set of the Royal Mint's Great British Coin Hunt. The specially designed Royal Mint collector album was originally released in 2019, and was available
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Warning about 'monster ticks' after sightings in the UK and Europe
Brits are being warned about "monster ticks" which are beginning to appear in the UK and across popular holiday hotspots including Spain and Italy. Ticks are commonly found in outdoor environments across the UK, particularly in grassy and wooded
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Hunt for knifeman who robbed Weymouth shop continues - six weeks on
A MANHUNT is ongoing more than six weeks after a shop in Weymouth was held up at knifepoint. On Friday, April 19 a masked man entered Maceys convenience store and newsagents on Abbotsbury Road and threatened a staff member at knifepoint, demanding
