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'Motorcycles can be easy to miss' - police issue road safety advice
Motorists are being asked to take 'extra time' to look out for other road users as the busy summer season approaches. The advice to be extra vigilant comes just days after a 20-year-old man from Weymouth died on the coast road near to Abbotsbury
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Parts of coast path closed due to 'severe' erosion
SECTIONS of the coast path in west Dorset have been closed due to 'severe' erosion and potential danger from cliff falls. A public footpath at West Bay just off Station Road and a footpath at Burton Bradstock have been temporarily closed for health
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Urgent call to review road safety and protect pedestrians following fatal crash
RESIDENTS have called for road safety measures to be put in place on a residential road in Weymouth which was the scene of a fatal crash last year. The crash - in which pedestrian Sylvia Bentley, a local woman in her 90s, died after a collision
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Drugs and cash seized as house raided by police
POLICE raided a property in Bridport, seizing drugs and cash. Local neighbourhood policing officers seized suspected drugs following a warrant in Bridport. Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPT) for West Dorset and Purbeck and
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Community grants awarded to fund community D-Day activities
Community grants have been given to local groups to commemorate the D-Day 80th anniversary across Weymouth. From a 1940s-themed party to an afternoon tea event, Weymouth Town Council has awarded grants to local community groups and organisations
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Bournemouth Airport could be getting terminal expansion
BOURNEMOUTH Airport’s terminal could be getting an expansion soon. Airport owner Regional & City Airports is in early talks with BCP Council’s planning department about the possibility of an expansion of the terminal building and transport interchange
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Redknapp Jr among three ex-Magpies released by Cherries
THREE former Dorchester Town loanees have been released by parent club AFC Bournemouth. The Cherries announced their released and retained list this week, with striker Baylin Johnson, midfielder Ferdinand Okoh and defender Harry Redknapp Jr all
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Arrest after BMW 'shifts three tonnes of soil' from front garden
A MAN has been arrested after a BMW smashed through a wall of a home, causing destruction and stress for residents. Police officers arrested a 32-year-old man from Poole last month after the black 1-Series crashed into two gardens in Ringwood
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Woman appears in court after cyclist died in crash
A WOMAN has appeared in court charged with driving offences after a male cyclist died in a crash. Jessica Berry, 26 and of Jubilee Road in Corfe Mullen, attended Poole Magistrates Court on June 3 for a first hearing. Berry faces four charges
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Dorset Police 'have no confidence in festival plans'
DORSET Police say they have no confidence in a festival planned for Gaunts House, Wimborne, being able to run within the restrictions of the licensing laws. The event, Sounds Beautiful, is due to open on June 27th with 300 tickets sold and a similar
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Puddletown denied as Challengers' tail wags
PUDDLETOWN 210-8 (12pts) lost to ROYAL CHALLENGERS SPORTS 211-9 (20pts) by one wicket PUDDLETOWN were denied victory by a single wicket as Royal Challengers Sports continued their impressive start to life in County Division Two. Challengers
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Triangle 'terrible' in Poole loss, says skipper Randell
POOLE TOWN II 260-5 (20pts) beat PORTLAND RT 146 (4pts) by 114 runs PORTLAND Red Triangle lost a fourth County Division One match of the season, Poole Town Seconds proving too strong in a 114-run reverse. After seeing Poole win the toss and
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'Offer free parking incentives to get more people into town'
Weymouth businesses are being encouraged to offer free parking incentives to encourage more people to come into the town centre. As reported, Friths Opticians on St Mary Street is offering customers £10 off a £50 purchase to help cover parking
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Urgent appeal to help find missing man
Officers are appealing for information from the public to assist their searches for a Dorset missing man. Timothy Scammell, aged 41, was reported missing having last been seen in the Colehill area at around 3.40pm on Wednesday June 5, 2024.
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Crash on village road
A crash has been reported on a village road. There has been a crash on High Street southbound around Hayward Lane in Child Okeford. This incident has now been cleared. Traffic will be returning to normal.
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Suffering from sunburnt skin? Dermatologist reveals 6 tips to help soothe it
The summer months usually bring plenty of sunshine to the UK and that comes with the issue of needing to protect your skin from its strong UV rays. Inevitably some people will end up getting sunburnt skin during this time of year and will need
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New Prime flavour to launch in Aldi stores with $1 million prize up for grabs
A new flavour of Prime called 'X' is set to launch in Aldi stores today (Wednesday, June 5) alongside a competition with a $1 million prize. Prime Hydration already comes in a variety of different flavours in the UK including Lemon Lime, Meta Moon
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'Drunken' yobs swim in Weymouth harbour
Yobs who appeared drunk have been caught swimming in Weymouth harbour this afternoon. Five people were seen acting inappropriately in Weymouth town centre this afternoon and have been issued with dispersal orders by Dorset Police. Some of
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'Tiny' newborn fawn rescued from the side of the road
A WOMAN rescued a newborn fawn that was 'close to death' from the side of the road. Sarah Wilkinson has a farm in Pamphill in Wimborne Minster and she helped save the 'tiny' deer. She said: "A stranger knocked on my door and told us there
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Red Arrows fly from Dorset for D-Day celebrations
THE Red Arrows have flown from Bournemouth Airport to greet the King and veterans in Portsmouth commemorating the D-Day landings. Fans gathered outside Bournemouth Airport to see the world's premier aerobatic flight team leave the airport to fly
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Don't miss our D-Day 80 supplement in tomorrow's Echo
STORIES of courage, resilience and solidarity are shared in a special supplement free inside tomorrow's Dorset Echo. We are publishing 16 page special 'The Longest Day 1944' to mark the milestone 80th anniversary of D-Day. Pick up your copy
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Family 'devastated' after motorcyclist killed in crash
THE family of a motorcyclist who died in a crash on the Coast Road have said they are "devastated". Dorset Police received a report at 12.34pm on Saturday, June 1, of a collision on the B3157 Coast Road at Abbotsbury Hill involving a blue Yamaha
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CCTV appeal: Bottles stolen and thrown at Asda staff
POLICE are hunting a woman who reportedly stole bottles of alcohol from a supermarket and threw one at a staff member. A woman allegedly stole a number of bottles of alcohol from the Asda store in Station Road. When she was challenged by staff
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'I'm one of the first to get my hands on the new King Charles bank note'
I'M honoured to be one of the first people to get my hands on new bank notes featuring the King's portrait. I patiently joined the queue at Poundbury Post Office first thing this morning for this historical moment. The post office at the Buttermarket
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Two-car crash on busy roundabout causing delays
A CRASH between two cars at a busy roundabout between two major roads has caused delays. Two cars crashed on the B3147 near the Football Ground Roundabout in Dorchester The Roundabout connects the A35 with the A354 Weymouth Road and is part
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Simon Cowell launches search for the next One Direction - See how to apply
Simon Cowell has announced that he is on the lookout for a brand new boy band to emulate the success of One Direction. The famous music mogul said he is "praying" to find people as talented as the music group comprised of Harry Styles, Niall Horan
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Peaky Blinders fans 'can't wait' for Netflix film starring Cillian Murphy
Netflix has announced that a Peaky Blinders film will be released with Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy set to star. Murphy will reprise his role as gangster Tommy Shelby for the upcoming film from creator Steven Knight, following on from the BBC show
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Injured person rescued from Dorset beauty spot
AN injured person with a suspected leg injury was rescued at a beauty spot in Dorset. Coastguards from Kimmeridge and Lulworth were called to the casualty at Dudle Door at around 9.30pm on Friday, May 24. The rescue teams arrived at the popular
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Concern over abandoned boat sparks coastguard response
COASTGUARDS were called to a boat which had been damaged and left on the beach. Kimmeridge Coastguard rescue team was called to a report of a vessel aground at charnel, in Kimmeridge Bay on Sunday, May 26. The team had received a message from
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See who has been named most expensive supermarket fuel retailer
Asda has become the UK’s most expensive supermarket for fuel, new analysis has found. A litre of petrol at Asda cost an average of 2.1p more on average than rival supermarkets Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s, the RAC has said. The difference
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'Plastic bottles from around the world' collected as part of beach litter pick
An environmentalist embarked on a major litter pick of Weymouth’s coastline. Dave Taylor of Weymouth and Portland Marine Litter Project spent a ‘busy’ Sunday clearing up beaches from the Fleet, Moonfleet, all the way to Littlesea and then Weymouth
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'Plastic bottles from around the world' collected as part of beach litter pick
An environmentalist embarked on a major litter pick of Weymouth’s coastline. Dave Taylor of Weymouth and Portland Marine Litter Project spent a ‘busy’ Sunday clearing up beaches from the Fleet, Moonfleet, all the way to Littlesea and then Weymouth
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Charity weekend at Weymouth hotel will keep hearts beating
A hotel is hosting events to help fund more life-saving defibrillators in the town. The Weatherbury Hotel in Weymouth is holding a charity weekend for Carry on Beating. The three-day fundraising event will raise money for the Carry on Beating
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Thousands expected to attend popular carnival this weekend
THE historic Corfe Mullen Carnival will be back in all its glory this weekend. The popular event, which sees a procession make its way through the village from 1pm, has been a popular event for families since 1966. More than 6,000 people
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Beach 'one of most accessible in UK'
WEYMOUTH Beach has been named one of the most accessible in the country for the elderly. It is third on a list of exclusive beaches which are safe for visitors with mobility issues. Out of the 160 beaches in the UK which have been awarded Blue
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Customs crackdown could cost you thousands of pounds in fines
Travellers are being warned of a new crackdown on customs for cigarettes and alcohol. "Fines can reach over £20,000 if you are not mindful of customs rules," shares Keira Rigby, Travel Expert at My Hotel Break. "This is a wake-up call for many
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Unanimous support for new town centre hotel
PREMIER Inn has received unanimous support from town councillors for its 100-bed hotel planned for the centre of Dorchester. But the development has yet to overcome problems which include the need to find a new route for drains. A town planning
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Vineyard wins big at national festival
A vineyard in Dorchester has won multiple awards at a national wine festival. Langham Wine Estate secured two gold and two silver accolades in the Sommelier Wine Awards, which reward the best wines on offer for restaurants and bars. Crawthorne
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Latest hygiene ratings for pubs and restaurants
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 27 of Dorset’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all. • Rated 5: Fishkeb, Gordon Row, Weymouth; rated on May 23 • Rated 5: The Octagon
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Staff shortages and inflation among challenges facing new council
FINDING enough staff to meet local demands, especially in the care sector, and tackling inflationary pressures will be key to Lib Dem controlled County Hall. The newly elected administration starts its term in office facing a predicted £50 million
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Police step up patrols to tackle yobs in crime hotspots
Police across Dorset are to step up patrols this summer in a bid to reduce anti-social and criminal behaviour. The initiative, called ‘100 days of summer’, will see officers on dedicated foot patrols at key locations and times for 100 days.
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Dorset centre stage in popular show's 30th anniversary celebration
Dorset is set to feature on the British archaeology programme, Time Team. The latest episodes of Time Team, due out next week, is based at Wytch Farm, near Corfe Castle, and will feature Bournemouth University’s Dr Derek Pitman and Dr Lawrence
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Week of trips, talks and entertainment to celebrate Thomas Hardy
A week of events, trips and talks will be taking place this summer to celebrate the life of one of Dorset's most prolific writers. The Thomas Hardy Society will be hosting its annual summer conference week inviting the public to visit the beloved
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Green light for huge housing development
DORSET planners have unanimously approved a 280-home estate south of Gillingham town centre. The Ham Farm development, to the west of Shaftesbury Road, will link in with other, adjacent sites, eventually bringing almost a thousand new homes.
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Rare Royal Mint coins as 50p sells for more than 300 times face value
Brits are being urged to check their change for a rare circulated 50p coin after one sold for more than 300 times its face value on eBay this week. Just 210,000 copies of the Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin entered circulation when it was released
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New takeaway and community farm scheme among latest plans agreed
A TAKEAWAY food outlet has been agreed for one of the Weymouth holiday sites – after the initial application was withdrawn and then re-submitted with alterations to the original scheme. Planning officers have agreed times that the unit is allowed
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£2 million cost of living fund relaunched
A £2MILLION ‘Cost of Living’ fund is likely to be reinstated by Dorset Council to help residents struggling to make ends meet. The fund was initially set up in the last financial year by the former Tory administration at County Hall, but was not
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Warning of upcoming road closures across the county
Dorset's motorists will have several road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week. The latest expected works list, with notes from National Highways, shows that two closures already in place are expected to carry on
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'Unforgettable event to honour D-Day heroes'
An award-winning museum is gearing up to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day with a day of immersive history experiences. The Castletown D-Day centre, located on Portland, will be hosting hands on "living history" events and activities on Thursday
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Car park bosses look to ANPR cameras to stop 'abuse' by motorists
ADVENTURE Wonderland could soon be getting ANPR cameras in its car park to stop motorists from “abusing” the site. The Hurn-based theme park has 800 parking bays and recently introduced free short stay parking and reduced spaces for Bournemouth
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Friends embark on 135 mile journey for critical cause
Two friends from Dorchester are embarking on sponsored walks, covering four counties which border Dorset, to help support a cause close to their hearts. Bruce Mead, from Dorchester and chair of the West Dorset CAMRA branch, and fellow CAMRA member
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Here is the full Glastonbury 2024 line-up and stage times - see any new names?
It’s here at long last, the full line-up of Glastonbury 2024 has finally been announced this morning (June 4). We are just weeks away from Worthy Farm welcoming around 200,000 festivalgoers once again to see the likes of Dua Lipa, Coldplay and
