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Woman tells of night-time horror ordeal stuck in river after falling 15ft
A WOMAN has told of a horrific ordeal after she suffered serious injuries falling 15 feet into a river in the middle of the night. Alethea McLoughlin, 52, lay partly submerged in the River Lim in complete darkness for about 45 minutes before she
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Barge asylum seeker bit police officer after cannabis seized
An asylum seeker who tried to take cannabis onto the Bibby Stockholm barge when he arrived at Portland bit a police officer when he was arrested, a court heard. Kenson Noel, aged 29, pleaded guilty at Weymouth Magistrates Court yesterday to possession
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Man wins £2.5m Dorset house and £100,000
A YORKSHIRE dad has become the lucky owner of a picturesque Dorset house costing £2.5million thanks to the latest Omaze draw. Chris Milnes from Pudsey was handed the keys to a stunning five-bedroom house near Wimborne Minster. Chris and Jules
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Idyllic cricket club and period house up for sale
HAVE you ever fancied owning a cricket club? Well, now’s your chance as Plush Cricket Club is up for sale as part of a beautiful 11-acre site nestled deep in the Dorset Downs. Estate agents have valued the sprawling property, including a four-bedroom
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'Feed the Beaver!' - Stuart Beavon talks Terras, Wembley and playing at 40
ONE of the sure signs a footballer has made a lasting impact is to hear their nickname ringing out at their home stadium. In Stuart Beavon’s case, he has become well accustomed to chants of “Beaver, Beaver, Beaver!” throughout his 24-year career
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Dorset eye 100-over performance against Wales
DORSET captain Luke Webb has laid out his wish for a full 100-over performance against Wales in their NCCA Trophy Group Four clash at Wimborne tomorrow (11am). Dorset have so far lost by 102 runs to Cheshire and then by six wickets to Hertfordshire
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Taxi worker tells of disgust after she's called 'dirty immigrant' by angry customer
A TAXI office worker has told of her hurt and upset after a man told her "You belong on a dinghy you dirty immigrant". Leo Pragnell launched a racist tirade and proceeded to punch walls and doors - and then smashed a shop window in an angry early
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Closed Weymouth restaurants you miss the most
EVERYONE has a favourite restaurant. And there are some that stay in your mind even years after they’ve closed. Restaurants may come and go in the Weymouth area but when they serve fantastic food and a have a brilliant atmosphere, they may be gone
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Car park closed until September due to 'extensive works'
Visitors requiring access to facilities in Dorchester will have to find alternative parking as extensive building works have forced the closure of a car park. Those looking to use the Dorset History Centre are reminded that there will be no public
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Four incredible untold stories of forgotten Dorset heroes
IF it is to be believed that a place is only as good as its people, Dorset must be a fantastic county. Many great names are associated with the region past and present; people who have added much to the fabric to the county, the country and even
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Ruth Langsford 'extends her leave' from ITV's Loose Women amid divorce
Loose Women’s Ruth Langsford has extended her leave from the ITV show. This comes after the presenter announced her divorce from fellow presenter and husband of nearly 14 years Eamonn Holmes. The pair announced their divorce in May and have
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This is why you're finding more black mould in the shower at the moment
Black mould can be found anywhere in the house but it is most commonly found in moist areas like the bathroom. Cases of black mould tend to rise as we enter spring and summer as a result of humidity and temperatures beginning to increase.
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Spotify users experience 'glitch' with popular feature on music platform
Spotify users have taken to social media to discuss a problem they have been experiencing today (June 7). The popular music streaming platform is experiencing a “glitch”, causing users issues with accessing playlists. Some users took to X,
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Air ambulance lands for emergency incident
The air ambulance has landed in a field in Lyme Regis following a crash. The helicopter landed at the Anning Road Playing Field in response to a single-vehicle crash on Long Entry. An injury has been reported. A spokesperson for Dorset
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Yobs throw picnic bench 15ft onto seafront
Youths have thrown a picnic bench two storeys onto the seafront promenade - smashing it. The incident was reported overnight at Greenhill Gardens in Weymouth. A group of youths were causing anti-social behaviour by the tennis courts before throwing
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Traffic chaos on A35
A BROKEN down vehicle on the A35 has led to long delays for motorists. The vehicle broke down on the main route near the Stinsford roundabout just outside of Dorchester. Dorset Police were called to the incident at 3.42pm this afternoon, which
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Portland welcomes another huge cruise ship with thousands of passengers
ANOTHER huge cruise ship stopped off at Portland today as part of a European trip. AIDAsol arrived at 8.30am after sailing from Brest in France. According to the boat tracking website CruiseMapper, 2,686 passengers were on board. Before
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Chaos as flames from D-Day beacon spiral out of control
A D-DAY beacon caused a large blaze after becoming out of control in high winds. The incident happened in Ballard Down in Swanage after a D-Day event to remember fallen comrades. Firefighters spent more than two hours working to extinguish
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Pensioner seriously injured in crash
A woman aged in her 70s has been taken to hospital following a crash in Wyke Regis. As previously reported, Dorset Police received a report at 1.57pm on Thursday, June 6 of a collision in High Street, Wyke Regis. It has been revealed by police
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Railway will 'make history' this weekend
SWANAGE Railway will welcome eight steam locomotives for the first time since 1967 this weekend. The trains will be chugging along Swanage and Corfe Castle before heading to Frome in Somerset. A spokesperson for Swanage Railway said: “In just
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Red Arrows to soar over Dorset this weekend - here's when
The Red Arrows will soar over Dorset once again this weekend. The RAF's Red Arrows have used Bournemouth Airport as a base during D-Day celebrations in the UK and France this weekend. Due to visit Portsmouth AFD Display on June 8, the squadron
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Dorset man dies in crash tragedy
A man from Bridport died in a single-vehicle crash yesterday evening. Dorset Police received a report at 6.23pm on Thursday, June 6 of a single-vehicle collision on Portesham Hill involving a silver Suzuki SX4. Emergency services attended and
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Hunt for wanted man believed to be in Dorset
A man wanted by police is believed to be in north Dorset. Nicholas Castle, aged 26, is wanted on a prison recall after failing to comply with the terms of his licence following his release from jail. He is also wanted for failing to appear
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Pictures: Beacons light up sky for D-Day anniversary
Towns and villages across Dorset marked 80 years since D-Day with the simultaneous lighting of beacons. These beacons were part of hundreds across the country that were lit at exactly 9.15pm, as the sun set. Click through our interactive gallery
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Redknapp Jr joins Magpies on permanent deal
DORCHESTER Town have secured the services of teenage centre-back Harry Redknapp Jr for the 2024/25 Southern League Premier South. Redknapp Jr, grandson of legendary manager and former Dorchester player Harry, was a free agent after his release
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Pedestrian killed in crash with two vehicles
A PEDESTRIAN has died in a crash involving two cars on the A350. Dorset Police received a report at 7.46pm of a collision on the A350 Main Road near the village of Compton Abbas involving a silver Audi TT Quattro, a grey BMW 218I and a pedestrian
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Crash closes road near beauty spot
A crash closed a west Dorset road last night. Police were called to the scene of a crash on Portesham Hill. The road was closed between Hardy’s Monument and The King’s Arms pub to allow emergency services to deal with the incident. Police
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Road closed due to serious crash
A MAJOR road in Dorset has been closed due to a serious crash. Police officers rushed to the scene of a crash on the A350 between Shaftesbury and Compton Abbas at around 8.30pm last night. Travel Dorset is reporting that the crash was a multi-vehicle
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More than 66,000 people caught speeding in Dorset
MORE than 66,000 notice of intended prosecution (NIP) tickets were issued for drivers caught speeding in Dorset last year. Of the 66,391 offences caught, 21,960 were caught from a fixed speed camera rather than a mobile speed camera van, a Freedom
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Firefighters set for charity car wash
Firefighters will be washing cars at Weymouth Fire Station this weekend in return for donations. The charity car wash at the fire station on Radipole Lane, Weymouth, will take place on Sunday, June 9 between 10am and 3pm. It will raise money
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800-year-old relics recovered from historic shipwreck
ARTEFACTS dating back 800 years have been recovered off the oldest shipwreck in England. The Mortar Wreckage gets its name from the shipment of mortar bowls that were being transported before the ship sunk off the Dorset coast. Now, several
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Popular shuttle bus service extended to run through summer
A popular shuttle bus service travelling to a Dorset nature reserve has been extended to cover the summer period. The 2RN shuttle bus, operating from Wareham train station to RSPB Arne, will now run two days on Wednesdays and Sundays from June
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Notice published after death of Weymouth woman
A PROBATE and trustee notice has been published after a woman has passed away in the Weymouth area. It is for Una Margaret Miller late of Legh House, 117 Rylands Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9QB; and of Nightingale Court, 11 Victoria Street, Weymouth
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Dog left unattended in car sparks concern
A dog was left unattended in a car in West Bay sparking concern for its welfare. Dorset Police received a report of a 'concern for a dog' in West Bay from a member of the public. This prompted the on duty officer patrolling the area to contact
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'Life saving' defibs to be installed at pubs thanks to volunteers trek
Weymouth pubs will install new defibrillators thanks to a beach walk challenge. This was part of the third ‘Carry on Beating’ campaign that challenged walkers to take an 18-mile beach trip from West Bay to Portland, along Chesil Beach and the coast
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Former office may be transformed into homes
A FORMER youth service offices in North Square, Dorchester, could converted into homes. A previous planning application, four years ago, asked for similar changes, but retained the commercial space on the ground floor. The Routes office, on
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Tourist attraction a 'must do' as visitor numbers soar
One of Weymouth’s most popular tourist attractions is on course for another record-breaking year. Nothe Fort saw a total of 89,000 visitors come through its doors in 2023 – 14,000 more than in 2022 – setting a record for the Weymouth landmark.
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More than 1,500 leasehold properties sold as new legislation criticised
The latest figures from the Land Registry show how many people bought a leasehold property in Dorset in 2022. It comes as government and opposition officials pushed through the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act in the final hours before Parliament
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More people dying early from heart disease in Dorset
More people are dying early from heart and circulatory diseases in Dorset, new figures have revealed. It comes as poorer people across England are increasingly more likely to die early from these conditions. The British Heart Foundation, which
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Farm invites enthusiasts on amazing butterfly walks
Insect enthusiasts will be able learn more about butterflies and moths at a Dorset farm this summer. The Country Regeneration Trust (CRT) is holding a 'marvellous moths and beautiful butterflies' walk at Bere Marsh Farm, near Shillingstone.
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Latest planning approvals for Purbeck
SOLAR panels, outbuildings and extensions feature in planning applications decided by Dorset Council for the areas around Wareham, Corfe Castle, Swanage and Wool this week. All of the applications have been granted. Full details of the proposals
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Discover secrets of magical gardens on tours of iconic property
Gardeners are being offered a range of tours and workshops this summer at a National Trust property in Dorset. Kingston Lacy has restored its iconic kitchen garden and will feature on an hour-long tour being offered to visitors. The garden
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Pupils visit new housing development for careers day
More than 50 pupils have taken part in a career day focused on housebuilding. Property developers Hurst & Hurst Estates welcomed 54 pupils from Shillingstone Primary School to provide a practical and insightful day into the industry. The pupils
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Step back into Dorset's past with these archive film screenings
A compilation of archive film showcasing Dorset’s heritage and culture are currently being shown at museums across the county. The Windrose Rural Media Trust is a charity which aims to preserve and celebrate local community history through its