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Two released under investigation after pedestrian killed
TWO MEN have been released under investigation after a pedestrian died in a car crash in Dorset. Dorset Police were alerted to a collision on the A350 Main Road near Compton Abbas at 7.46pm on June 6. The crash involved a silver Audi TT Quattro
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Major homes development appeal REJECTED
A BETTERMENT Properties appeal over 33 homes at Wakeham, Portland, has been rejected by a Planning Inspector. Dorset Council had refused the application for a the semi-rural site west of 86-126 Wakeham in September 2022 for phase 5 of the Windmills
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Summer concerts announced for town centre venue
Dorchester is set for a summer filled with jazz and classical musical after several concerts were announced. Five shows have been announced by Dorchester Arts that will be held at the Corn Exchange throughout June and July. The Summer of Music
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Bees target defensive changes as pre-season begins
BRIDPORT have targeted a big improvement to their defence as the Bees tonight begin pre-season training. The Bees conceded 56 goals in the South West Peninsula League Premier East last season, on their way to finishing in fifth place. Bridport
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Delight as new café opens
A new café has been officially opened to support people with dementia and Alzheimer's near Dorchester. Selwood House Care Home, in Charlton Down has declared its Forget Me Not Dementia Café open in a ribbon cutting ceremony cut by Jim Marshall,
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BBC presenter‘s special Dorset visit
Care home residents were treated to a talk from garden expert and BBC TV personality. Charlie Dimmock, presenter of BBC’s Garden Rescue, spent the afternoon at Stour Gate care home on Barley Place in Blandford, where she shared tips and tricks
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Urgent search for missing teenager
Police searching for a missing teenage boy are appealing for the public’s help to find him. Thomas Millard, who is 14 years old, was last seen at about 8pm on Monday night in the rural area between Winterbourne Abbas and Muckleford. He is described
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Man arrested as biker fights for life after horror crash
A man has been arrested after a biker was seriously injured in a crash. The incident on the B3157 Bramdon Lane between the junctions for Rodden and Langton Herring was reported to police at 4.42pm today. It involved a black Suzuki motorcycle
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Why can't I concentrate on anything? Here are 5 ways to improve your focus
Why can't you focus on anything? Are you finding it difficult to concentrate at the moment? Here are five steps to help you focus. From time to time, many of us struggle to pay attention on the thing we're supposed to be doing - especially in the
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Man 'seriously injured' in crash - road closed
A man has been 'seriously injured' in crash on the coast road. The collision involving a motorbike and a van has also closed part of the road from Portesham and Chickerell. It happened along Bramdon Lane close to its junction with Rodden Lane
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Giovanni Pernice axed as professional on Strictly Come Dancing ahead of 2024 series
Giovanni Pernice will not return for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2024, the BBC has confirmed. The Italian professional dancer, 33, has been on the BBC One celebrity dancing show since 2015 when he reached the grand final with Coronation
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Amy Dowden 'more excited than ever' as BBC confirms Strictly Come Dancing return
Amy Dowden will return as a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing in 2024, the BBC has confirmed. Dowden, who hails from Caerphilly in Wales, has been a professional on Strictly since 2017 but took a year off the show in 2023 after revealing
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Man 'assaulted with hockey stick'
A man was ‘assaulted with a hockey stick’ in Dorchester A man – aged in his 30s – was in the park at Kings Road when an unknown man approached him. It is reported that the man was assaulted with a hockey stick, causing an injury to his leg
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Body found in supermarket toilets
A BODY has been found in a supermarket toilet. Emergency services were called to Asda in West Quay Road, Poole on Saturday evening at around 8.15pm to reports of a man needing medical attention. One woman who witnessed the incident said she
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We're celebrating youth football in Dorset with a 32-page picture special!
THIS week we are championing the wonderful world of youth football in the county. We are serving up not one but two 16-page picture specials, celebrating youngsters from under-six level right up to under-17s, girls and boys. The first 16-page
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Netflix to be removed from more than 40 TV models next month - see which ones
Netflix will be removed from more than 40 TV models in July. The popular streaming service is known for hit TV shows and movies including the likes of Baby Reindeer, Bridgerton, Black Mirror and All Quiet on the Western Front. Netflix can be
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Warning to never bring home these 4 foods home if you want to live longer
Star of the Netflix documentary 'How to live to 100' Dan Buettner has urged people to never bring home these four foods if they want to live a long life. The National Geographic fellow, 63, recently took to Instagram to warn his followers that
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Man charged after police called to 'disturbance'
A man has been charged with carrying drugs and being abusive in Weymouth. Officers from Dorset Police detained and searched a man on Radipole Lane at Souhtill following a report of a 'disturbance' in the area at around 7pm on Saturday, June 8
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Man injured in fork attack
A man sustained injuries when he was ‘jabbed with a fork’ in Weymouth. Police received a report that a man aged in his 30s had been assaulted in the underpass by Westham Bridge. It was reported that the victim had been jabbed with a fork by
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Pair rescued from inflatable boat in danger of sinking
Weymouth Lifeboats experienced a busy afternoon as they responded to two incidents. The incidents were reported in the afternoon of Saturday, June 8. At 1pm, two Mayday calls were received from an inflatable boat in Weymouth Bay taking on
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Man rescued after 'breaking arm' fixing yacht engine
Volunteer crew from Weymouth Lifeboat helped rescue a man after he believed he broke his arm trying to fix his engine. The volunteer crew launched into action at 2am on Saturday, June 8 to a 60ft racing yacht two miles off Portland. The skipper
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Hairy Bikers' Si King and Dave Myers' wife thank fans for 'overwhelming' Dave Day
TV chef Si King and Dave Myers’ wife Lili revealed they are “overwhelmed” in a video posted to fans who joined the memorial motorcycle ride in honour of the late Hairy Bikers star. Thousands of motorcyclists travelled from London to Myers’ hometown
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Cruise ship with philharmonic orchestra calls into port
A huge cruise ship has called into Portland Port this morning. Mein Schiff 3 arrived at the port today (Monday, June 10) at 6.43am after leaving Belfast on Saturday, June 8. The cruise ship will leave for Dover around 7pm today, before completing
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New opening hours for libraries to come into effect
New opening hours for libraries across Dorset will come into effect on Monday, July 1. The changes are part of the authority's library strategy development. It says it has announced changes to opening times to respond to community demands.
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Castle to transport visitors back through the ages
Families are being invited to celebrate mediaeval history at Corfe Castle in an interactive environment. On Saturday, June 15, kids are invited to engage in immersive lessons about life in the Middle Ages. A mediaeval games arena will be among
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Community cinema receives major cash boost to aid relocation
A community cinema has received a cash boost to help relocation costs. The housebuilder Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties has donated £1000 to the Gillingham Community Cinema following its relocation to a new venue. It was originally based at
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Major changes planned as vineyard grows in popularity
CHANGES are planned at a vineyard near Portesham to meet its increasing success. The Little Waddon Vineyard is asking consent to demolish a building used for wine-making and a workshop and to erect a new building with a reception for visitors,
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100 spaces will be lost in new car park layout
CHANGES to the 353-space Portland Bill car park have been approved – resulting in the loss of a hundred spaces. The changes include a new access and layout with entry and exit barrier which will put an end to people not paying to park. Paying
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'It's good for Weymouth' - Popular festival returns for second year
Thousands came out and enjoyed the sunshine as a popular festival returned to Weymouth. SummerFest, run by the Weymouth Round Table, took over Redlands Leisure Centre on Saturday, June 8, and was yet again popular with punters. The fields
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Death rate of people with serious mental illness five times higher
People with serious mental illnesses in Dorset face a mortality rate more than five times higher than their peers, new figures suggest. The Mental Health Foundation said the numbers are not "out of the blue" as people with serious mental illnesses
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Town's theatre trail immerses visitors in D-Day history
Visitors to Dorchester got to experience an immersive theatre trail through the town commemorating D-Day. A series of theatrical performances highlighted what life was like in the town in the lead up to D-Day across seven locations. Officers
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How do I keep foxes out of my garden without harming them?
Foxes are a common point of contention for UK gardeners, with many enjoying their presence and others finding them annoying. Finding ways to safely deter foxes from a property is a common chore for people across the country with several natural