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Soldier statue to be unveiled to commemorate D-Day
A POIGNANT symbol will be placed at a churchyard to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. This Thursday, Chickerell will join communities across the UK to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the largest naval, air, and land operation in history
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Aldi unveils plans for new supermarket
ALDI is looking to build a new supermarket next to a controversial roundabout and accident blackspot. Bosses at the budget German supermarket have unveiled plans to build the new supermarket in Canford Bottom, on the edge of the controversial
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Arrest after teen left with broken jaw
A teenager has been left with a broken jaw following an assault in Bridport. It was reported that a 19-year-old boy was assaulted by a man and a woman near to the Esso garage in East Road. Detectives are now appealing for witnesses or anyone
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Plans for major new sailing centre unveiled
DETAILS of a sailing centre proposal close to the existing National Sailing Academy at Portland have been made public – with a mixed response. The Royal Yachting Association wants to build what it describes as a ‘performance and innovation’ centre
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Bere lose unbeaten record in Poole nail-biter
BERE REGIS 182 (11pts) lost to POOLE TOWN 191 (19pts) by nine runs BERE Regis tasted defeat for the first time in this season’s Wessex Internet Dorset Premier League, losing a nail-biter to Poole Town by nine runs. Brian Keegan’s men remain
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Can I be fined for dropping a cigarette? This is what the law says
Smokers have been warned they could face fines of up to £2,500 if they are caught dropping their cigarette butts. If you drop smoking related litter, you could be hit with a fixed penalty notice from your local council. And it could get worse
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Terras' U23 boss Adams set for talks over future
CRAIG Adams will be given the final say regarding his future at Weymouth, the under-23s manager insists. Adams was last summer ushered in by previous first-team boss Bobby Wilkinson and continued in his role when the latter exited in March.
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Simpson determined to prove himself at Leyton Orient
DEFENDER Jack Simpson is determined to repay the faith shown in him by Leyton Orient. Orient last season took Weymouth-born Simpson on board for five games of the Sky Bet League One season. The East Londoners offered Simpson a route back into
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Ex-Magpie Thomas reunited with Robinson at Tiverton
FORMER Dorchester Town and Bridport winger Leighton Thomas has joined Tiverton Town on a permanent deal. Thomas, 25, links up with the Yellows to play under Leigh Robinson for a second time, having played for Dorchester in the 2020/21 season.
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Historic Dorset building used for fire service training exercise
An historic Dorset building was at the centre of a rescue training exercise. Kingston Maurward College teamed up with Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service to carry out a joint training exercise. A scenario was set up where casulaties
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Market to pop up at lawn of historic home
A market filled with local products returns to fill the lawn of a historic home in Dorset. Producers, growers and crafters will be selling their produce on the West Lawn of Athelhampton House and Gardens on Saturday, June 29. The Summer Pop
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Artists invited to paint picturesque village in landscape festival
A village in Dorset will transform into a hive of creativity as it will host an arts festival. The Festival of Landscape Art: Observation and Expression in the Abbotsbury Idyll is an event taking place in the village between Monday, June 10 to
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Community shock as woman left bleeding after 'bottle attack'
COMMUNITY leaders have spoken of their shock after a woman was injured when she was struck with a broken bottle in a late-night attack. The woman was taken to hospital with a deep cut to her neck following an incident on King Street, Weymouth,
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Residents views wanted for Capital of Culture bid
RESIDENTS are invited to a workshop to help shape a bid for Weymouth and Portland to become Dorset's Capital of Culture for 2025. Portland and Weymouth are bidding to be the centre of the County of Culture for Dorset in 2025. Portland Town
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Hundreds of pounds worth of items stolen from shop
Around £500 worth of items from a shop in Weymouth has been recovered. At around 9.30pm today police received reports of two alleged shoplifters who made off from JD Sports on Bond Street with a 'considerable amount of stock'. After making
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Miracle escape for elderly woman trapped in overturned car
AN ELDERLY woman who became trapped in an overturned car has been miraculously left with no life-changing injuries. The driver aged in her 80s was recovered from the vehicle by the fire service after it had flipped in Adastral Road in Poole.
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These are the foods you should avoid that are bad for your cholesterol
If you have high cholesterol or you're just conscious of your diet, these are the foods you should avoid. We might need Cholesterol for our bodies to function properly but having too much of the fatty substance can cause a build-up in our blood
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Poll predicts Tories to lose South and West Dorset seats in election
A national poll has predicted that two Conservative seats in Dorset could be lost in the upcoming election. YouGov's first MRP projection of the 2024 general election campaign shows that if the county were voting tomorrow, Labour would win South
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A major change to banknotes is being introduced this week
Brits have been told to keep an eye out for a major change to the banknotes they receive from this week. Notes carrying the portrait of King Charles III will be issued for the first time on June 5, the Bank of England confirmed. The portrait
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June Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?
If you own Premium Bonds or are just curious to see who won the top £1 million prize, look no further. National Savings and Investment (NS&I) has announced the 2024 June winners. Only two lucky winners get to claim the top million-pound
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Exact time of day you shouldn't charge your phone (if you want to save on bills)
The exact time of day to stop charging your phone to save on your energy bills has been revealed. It's a challenging time with many households across the country looking for creative ways to save money and cut down their spending. Whether
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Radio station dedicated to Taylor Swift launches across the UK - how to listen
Capital has launched a 24/7 pop up radio station dedicated to Taylor Swift ahead of the UK leg of her Eras Tour. Swift's first performance as part of her Eras Tour in the UK will be in Edinburgh on Friday (June 7), before she heads to locations
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Fancy some free crisps? Aldi has the dream job for you - here's how to apply
Fancy some free crisps? Well does Aldi have the dream job for you? The supermarket giant is on the hunt for its first ever 'crisp taster' - a role which will involve sampling a selection of Aldi’s most popular crisps from the comfort of your own
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Four men charged with illegal hunting offences
FOUR men are due to appear in court in connection with a report of illegal fox hunting in North Dorset. It was reported that at around 2pm on Monday, December 4, an illegal fox hunt took place in the area of Buckhorn Weston near Gillingham in
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Audiences put in the 'back seat' of unique performance
A theatre performance based entirely in a parked car is coming to Dorchester this month - with only 12 tickets available. Only three audience members will be allowed to watch each of the four performances of ‘Blind Spot’, the play from Dorchester
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Liberal Democrat West Dorset candidate launches campaign
The Liberal Democrats have launched their general election campaign in West Dorset with a rally in support of their Parliamentary candidate Edward Morello. Having come second in the 2019 general election the Liberal Democrats claim they are the
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Caravan fire closes major road
A road closure is in place on a major road after a caravan caught fire. Dorset Police received a report at 12.38pm today, Monday, June 3, that a towed caravan had caught fire on Bridport Road near Martinstown. Officers were in attendance at
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'Stop and go' boards causing delays on Weymouth route
'Stop and go' boards are causing delays on a busy Weymouth route. Littlemoor Road is currently undergoing retexturing before it can undergo asphalt preservation work. This work is being done from 9.30am to 2.30pm, starting today and will end
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D-Day historic flypast over Weymouth and Portland cancelled
A MEMORIAL flypast over Weymouth and Portland to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day has been cancelled following the tragic death of a pilot in a crash. Portland Town Council confirmed this morning that the flypast would not go ahead, as the Battle
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Woman 'struck with broken bottle' in late-night attack
A woman was reportedly struck with a bottle in Weymouth The woman was taken to hospital with a cut to her neck from a broken bottle following the incident on King Street. It was reported that the woman had been assaulted by another woman who
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'Suspicious' car blocking town centre road seized
A 'suspicious' car has been seized after blocking a town centre road for several days. Officers from Weymouth and Portland Police have been conducting increased patrols in the town as part of their 100 Days of Summer operation. Whilst out
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Woman seriously injured after lorry and camper van crash
A woman has been left with serious injuries following a crash near a major roundabout. Witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam are being urged to come forward following a serious injury road traffic collision on the A35 Dorchester Bypass near
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Plans to tackle 'drug taking and playing of loud music' along road
Police officers have ‘put plans in place’ to tackle the ‘playing of loud music, drug taking and alcohol consumption on a seafront road. The antisocial behaviour has been taking place between 5pm and 8pm along Brunswick Terrace, Weymouth. Neighbourhood
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Thousands expected to flock to popular food festival
A popular Weymouth festival which often attracts thousands of people is returning. The Weymouth Food and Family Festival will take place once again at Lodmoor Country Park on Saturday, July 27, from 10am-6pm and Sunday July 28, from 10am-5pm.
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New live-in service launched by Dorset care provider
A Dorset care provider is launching a national live-in-care service. SilverStars Care, based in Sherborne, is launching the new service after teaming up with care specialist Janet Shreeve, founder of Shreeve Care Services. Set up in 2017 by
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"Come chat to us" - Wessex Water to hold drop in sessions
A series of drop-ins will be held to give the community the chance to talk in person with their water company. The Wesssex Water Community drop-in will be held at The Dry Dock on St Thomas Street in Weymouth on four Wednesdays this year. The
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'He survived the carnage' - volunteer shares dad's D-Day story
A D-Day veteran's remarkable story has been shared by his son who lives in Weymouth. Ian Brooke, a volunteer at the Nothe Fort, has a very personal connection to D-Day and has described his father’s role in the run up to the Allied invasion of
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Town to step back in time with special event
AN event that sees Poole step back in time is set to return. Poole Goes Vintage will take place in July, supported by Poole BID and Stir! Events. Taking place through Poole’s historic streets, the event celebrates a bygone age with a nostalgic
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Exhibition highlights organisations tackling climate change
Efforts to tackle climate change by local organisations in Dorset are being showcased in a new photo exhibition. Local business and community groups throughout the county joined Dorset Council to launch a new photo exhibition that celebrates the
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Is this the worlds oldest cat? Brit hoping to officially claim record with 29yo pet
A British man claims his 29-year-old cat is the oldest in the world. Leslie Greenhough, 69, believes his tortoiseshell moggy, Millie, who was born in 1995, is currently the oldest living cat. The moggy was first owned by Mr Greenhough's late
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Tea party and quiz set for library
A PAIR of library workers will be bidding readers a fond farewell with a special event. Nikki and Carol's farewell tea party and quiz will be held at Wyke Regis Library on Monday, June 24 between 2.30pm and 4.30pm. This free event, which is
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Volunteer efforts recognised in national celebratory week
Hundreds of charities and organisations across Dorset are celebrating the contributions of volunteers across the county. National Volunteers Week runs from Monday, June 3 to Sunday June 9, dedicated to recognising volunteer efforts. This year
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The village that hosted the last public hanging in Dorset
A WEST Dorset village two miles from Beaminster has a somewhat grisly past. Here are some old photos of Stoke Abbott, taken from 1922 onwards by local photographer Claud Hider, show a village full of meandering roads and picturesque cottages.
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Wife of stab victim attends court hearing of murder accused
THE WIFE of a woman who was stabbed to death attended the court hearing of 20-year-old man charged with murder and attempted murder. Nasen Saadi, from Croydon, south London appeared in court on June 1 charged with the murder of Amie Gray and attempted
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Weymouth named one of best beaches to visit this summer
Weymouth has found itself on a list of coastal spots described as the ‘best hidden beaches’ in the UK. To some it might seem quite surprising that the town’s beach is considered a hidden gem, however, a study by Betfair Casino has named it as the
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Changes to two seafront properties among latest plans decided
WEYMOUTH – changes to two seafront properties are among the recent planning applications decided by Dorset Council. Other applications include permission for food trailer to be allowed to park on the Old Slaughterhouse site at Chickerell. The
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Dog rescue centre's future uncertain as it waits for decision on plans
A DORSET dog rescue centre’s future is uncertain as it waits for a decision on plans to move to a bigger site. Established in 1994, Waggy Tails, which is based in Wimborne, is an animal welfare organisation caring for animals looking for new homes
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Families check out major makeovers at play parks
FAMILIES are delighted with new equipment in Weymouth's playparks as their upgrades are completed. Weymouth Town Council has completed a £70,000 investment in upgrading seven play parks across the town, bringing new equipment for children to enjoy
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Girl, 8, walks 280 miles for lifesavers 'so that they can go out and help people'
An eight-year-old Weymouth girl has been praised for an incredible achievement after walking more than 200 miles for lifesavers. Hali-Rai Green challenged herself to walk 200 miles for the RNLI which is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year
