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Dorset sees one of biggest rises in the amount of child pedestrians killed or injured
CAMPAIGNERS say more must be done to keep young pedestrians safe after figures reveal a big jump in the amount of children killed or injured in Dorset. A Freedom of Information (FOI) request shows that Dorset saw 'one of the biggest increases'
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Police confiscate vape from boy whilst out on town centre patrol
A vape was confiscated from a boy by police officers patrolling the streets of Bridport. The Bridport Neighbourhood Policing Team was out patrolling Bridport town centre and came across several groups of youths - one of which was found to be in
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Dorset street revealed as one of UK's best kept secrets
A STREET in Dorset has been named as one of the UK's best hidden destinations. The houses on Gold Hill in Shaftesbury are said to be among the most beautiful places in the UK and among the nation's best hidden gems. The steep cobbled street
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Coronation Street star could take part in Strictly Come Dancing
Beloved Coronation Street icon Helen Worth could take part in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. This comes after the star announced that she would be leaving the ITV show after 50 years on our screens. The actress, who will exit the
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Brits issued warning as 5 TV channels set be axed next month - see which ones
Viewers are set to lose five Channel 4 TV channels in the coming weeks. Freeview revealed back in April that a host of "important changes" were being made as part of an update which saw the launch of several new channels and the closure of others
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EastEnders fans slam 'dull as dishwater' couple and call for change in direction
EastEnders fans have slammed a "dull as dishwater" couple and called for a change in direction for the show. In recent months, the Knight Family has been at the forefront of much of the drama in Albert Square. In a shock twist, they recently
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‘Going to need a lot of help’: Corrie legend issues health update after surgery
Coronation Street legend Alan Halsall, best known for playing Tyrone Dobbs on the popular soap opera, has issued an update to fans after undergoing a knee operation. The star, who has been a part of the ITV programme since 1998, had an operation
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Train services brought to standstill by trespasser on railway
TRAIN services were halted this afternoon following reports of a trespasser on the railway between Bournemouth and Branksome. South Western Railway brought all trains in the area to a standstill and switched off power to the tracks shortly after
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Penny Mordaunt admits Rishi Sunak leaving D-Day 80th events early was 'wrong'
Last night (June 7) saw the second political debate aired live on TV, ahead of the general election on July 4. During the seven-way BBC discussion on Friday, Penny Mordaunt said the Prime Minister’s decision to leave the D-Day 80th anniversary
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Motorcyclist arrested for suspected drink driving
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving whilst leaving a pub near Dorchester. Officers from Dorset Police have arrested a man on suspicion of committing several driving related offences - including drink driving. Yesterday evening
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New summer show opens at sculpture park
Dorset's internationally-acclaimed sculpture park has opened a new summer show today. Sculpture by the Lakes’ vibrant new show has opened in its on-site gallery and promises a colourful display of work by distinguished artists. The collection
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Four homes approved on farm site
Four homes have been approved for a farm site at Ashmore – together with a shoot room. Other North Dorset applications decided this week by Dorset Council include the change of use for a house at Durweston to a holiday let and the change of a retail
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National Park could be created in Dorset - but there's a catch
DORSET could get a new national park, should the Liberal Democrats win next month’s General Election. The party has pledged in its manifesto to create three new national parks in England, bringing the total nationally up to 13. A total of
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'Role model' Olympian takes time out to inspire pupils
An Olympian has become the new patron of a Dorset charity that helps youngsters and disadvantaged people get into water sports. Emma Wilson, who won a bronze medal in the windsurfing events at Tokyo 2021, marked her appointment as patron of the
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This supermarket is the best in the UK according to our readers
Aldi was named the cheapest supermarket in the UK for the fifth consecutive month in May following a survey by Which? and we decided to ask Newsquest readers what their favourite shop is. With so much choice when it comes to doing the food shop
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Everything to know on Soccer Aid 2024 including how to watch and the squads
Soccer Aid is back for 2024 with the annual charity football match once again featuring a whole host of celebrities and former footballers in order to raise money for charity. The event was created by singer Robbie Williams back in 2006 in order
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Morrisons issues 'do not eat' warning as cooked meat product 'may contain' metal
Morrisons has issued a “do not eat” warning for its own-banded wafer thin cooked chicken as it has been deemed “unsafe to eat” due to the “possible presence of metal”. The supermarket has said its wafer thin cooked chicken “may contain” small pieces
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Universal Credit £470 increase for many claimants this month
Thousands of Universal Credit claimants are set to see their payments increase this month. Millions of benefit recipients, including a number on Universal Credit, saw their payments increase by 6.7 per cent in April. The increase was announced
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Weymouth pupil gets creative to raise vital funds for school
A primary school pupil from Weymouth been creating colourful bracelets inspired by her favourite singer to raise funds for her school. Amelia Waters, 10, attends Chickerell Primary Academy and was inspired to design and create Taylor Swift themed
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Everything you need to know about E.coli as outbreak declared
At least 37 people have been admitted to hospital in an E. coli outbreak believed to be linked to food, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Whole genome sequencing of samples indicates most of the 113 cases reported across the UK
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Barber shop to be turned into offices
A WEYMOUTH building, close to the rail station, could be converted to offices. Last used by Steve’s Barbers an application for a change of use for the King Street building has been approved by Dorset Council. It includes converting all four
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Pupils give 'boring' playground new lick of paint
Staff, parents and pupils on Portland have been brightening up a school playground with a new lick of paint. Atlantic Academy have been busy painting the walls of the school on the Maritime House site as part of a project designed to brighten the
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DVLA £1,000 fine warning to 3.6 million drivers who learned to drive before 2015
Millions of motorists who passed their driving test before 2015 are currently driving illegally and at risk of a £1,000 fine from the DVLA, new figures have shown. It is illegal in the UK to get behind the wheel of a vehicle without a valid photocard
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All you need to know about registering to vote
With the general election less than a month away Dorset residents are being urged to make sure they are prepared. Elections for Members of Parliament are taking place on Thursday, July 4, and residents will need to be registered by midnight on
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Poor weather hits harbour activities across county
POOR early season weather has affected activities at local harbours – with most figures much lower than the same period last year. At West Bay visiting boats are down by almost 70 per cent with launches having dropped by 80 per cent up until June
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Popular repair café records most fixes in the UK
A repair café which is one of the busiest in the country is readying itself for an annual week of celebrating community work. From today to Sunday, June 16, more than a quarter of a million people across the country are expected to take part in
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County hospital receives major boost to support emergency appeal
More than £6000 has been donated to the Dorset County Hospital Charity to support its Emergency and Critical Care Appeal. NFU Mutual Agents and staff in Dorchester nominated the Dorset County Hospital Charity to receive a donation of £6,504 from
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Plans to build four homes approved
NEIGHBOURS at three properties in Colehill could be giving up part of their gardens to allow a housing development to go ahead. Consent has been granted to use the land at properties in Lonnen Road for up to four homes. At Lytchett Minster
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Warning to anyone who shares a bed with their dogs this summer
Dog lovers have been issued a warning about letting their four-legged friends onto the bed with them. As we approach summer and the weather begins to get warmer, experts at bed and mattress retailer Happy Beds have revealed why you should avoid
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D-Day anniversary: Sailing into history as I took a trip on the boat that went to war
Weymouth commemorated the 80th anniversary of D-Day on Thursday, June 6 - and as part of the day special boat trips were offered on a classic vessel used in the Second World War. "My Girl" sailed into service with the Royal Navy from August 1939
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Property of the week: Charming £1.75 million country home
Our property of the week is a home located in the heart of the countryside surrounded by stunning views. The stone country house located in Tatton, Chickerell, sits on an impressive 4.7 acres of land. The current owners explained that they