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Dorset man killed in crash with lorry
A Dorset man, aged 51, has died after a crash between a Peugeot and a HGV. Police officers rushed to the scene at 3.16am to the collision involving a lorry and a silver Peugeot 107 on the A326, at the junction with Monkton Lane in Totton, Hampshire
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Drugs seized in seafront stop and search
Drugs were found when police stopped and searched a person acting in an antisocial manner on the seafront. Police patrolling Brunswick Terrace last night located a group being antisocial. One member of the group was searched and a quantity of Class
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Men arrested in connection to multiple thefts
Two men have been arrested in connection to a series of thefts in Weymouth. Police received multiple reports of thefts from motor vehicles and sheds in Preston, Weymouth between Sunday, June 9 and Monday, June 10. A spokesperson for Weymouth
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BBC offers This Morning star Alison Hammond 'big money deal' to join rival show
The BBC is reportedly looking to poach This Morning star Alison Hammond for a rival show after offering her a 'big money deal'. It is thought that the star could present a daytime programme on at the same time as This Morning alongside a travel
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The best of Michael Mosley's health tips that helped transform British lives
Since the news broke that Dr Michael Mosley, famed for his Just One Thing podcast, numerous books and the Fast-800 diet, passed away last week, his everlasting life lessons have been making headlines. Affectionately known as a 'health guru', the
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Motorist seen 'racing at high speed' before crash which killed 31-year-old
A SECOND motorist has been jailed following a crash which left 31-year-old George Greaves dead. Dannie Thomas O’Leary was seen racing alongside the car which later ploughed Mr Greaves off the road. Witnesses described the vehicles as travelling
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Puddle upset by Stur despite Morris burst
STURMINSTER & HINTON 147-6 (20pts) beat PUDDLETOWN 145 (5pts) by four wickets PUDDLETOWN’S up-and-down season continued as Sturminster & Hinton lifted themselves out of County Division Two’s drop zone with a four-wicket win. Stur began the
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Wanted man captured following manhunt
The hunt for a man believed to be in north Dorset wanted by police has ended after he was found. Nicholas Castle, believed to be in north Dorset was wanted by detectives on a prison recall and is now in police custody. The 26-year-old was
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Teenage girl reportedly raped at country park
A TEENAGE girl has reportedly been raped in a park in Dorset. Dorset Police received a report that a teenage girl had been raped in Upton Country Park. The incident is reported to have occurred at approximately 7pm on Sunday, June 9. Dorset
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Grandmother spared jail after smashing bank windows
A grandmother from Dorchester has been spared jail after being sentenced for breaking the windows of JPMorgan Chase. Rosemary (Annie) Webster, 66, a retired cook and beekeeper from Dorchester, appeared at Inner London Crown Court together with
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Six arrested after 'disturbance' at town property
Six people have been arrested on suspicion of affray, with one of those also arrested on suspicion of assault after a man was injured in Dorchester. Police received a report at 11.46pm on Sunday, June 9 of a disturbance at an address in Louise
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Alcohol confiscated as police crack down on anti-social behaviour
Three men were removed from a busy area in Weymouth as the police crackdown on anti-social behaviour during their 100 Days of Summer operation. It was reported to police yesterday evening (Wednesday, June 12) that three males were behaving in a
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Pair issued dispersal notices after being 'intoxicated and abusive'
Two people that were reportedly drinking on the street were issued dispersal orders by police. Officers patrolling the quayside in Weymouth came across two street drinkers whilst out as part of the 100 Days of Summer initiative yesterday evening
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Woman arrested after 'children assaulted'
A woman has been arrested following reports of children being assaulted at a park on Portland. Dorset Police received reports that a group of children had been assaulted within Easton Gardens yesterday (Wednesday, June 12) at 8.34pm. Arriving
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This Morning expert reveals how to maximise Vinted's 'instant cash' potential
This Morning money expert Dan Hatfield has revealed how we can make the most of the "instant cash" making potential on platforms like Vinted. There is approximately £30 billion of unwanted clothes in this country with 350,000 tonnes of clothing
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Quiet mornings return to popular Dorset attraction
Quiet mornings are returning to a popular Dorset attraction to support visitors with sensory needs. All sounds and interactives at the Tank Museum in Bovington will be turned off between 9am and 11am on four different weekend days – the first being
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Hidden treasures on the Isle of Purbeck
Swanage Jazz Festival The annual Swanage Jazz Festival is back on 12 – 14 July with some exciting developments. Alongside the 50 top quality bands in the ticketed programme, the festival is reaching out to residents and holiday visitors with a
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Head writes to Keir Starmer - 'policy will have devastating impact'
Dear Mr Starmer, I am the Head of Clayesmore School in Dorset and I know we share a belief in the power of education to change lives. Someone once said that it takes a village to raise a child and it is that village that I want to talk to you about
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Cyclists to complete 131-mile ride in memory of friend
A group of keen cyclists is raising funds for the RNLI for the third year running, dedicating their challenges to a friend that passed away. The group has already raised more than £4,500 for the RNLI by riding from Lyme Regis to Newquay for the
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More people desperately in need of affordable food
More than 1,000 households are signed up to social supermarkets in Westham and Littlemoor – with numbers still rising. The stores offer people who are struggling to afford to put food on the table a lifeline by providing it at an affordable price
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Row over executive pay claims at Dorset Council
THE Lib Dem Councillor now in charge of County Hall finance has denied a Tory claim that he intends to cut executive pay at County Hall by 15 per cent. Weymouth Littlemoor and Preston councillor Peter Dickenson made the statement during Wednesday's
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Grand opening of £1 million Weymouth park postponed
An event to celebrate the grand re-opening of a Weymouth park which has undergone a £1 million refurbishment has been postponed. Radipole Park and Gardens was set to be the setting of an exciting ‘Fun Day’ on Saturday, June 15 to mark its official
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Plan to help 6,000 people on Dorset housing list
PROPOSALS to meet Dorset’s housing problems should be available in the autumn. Dorset Council’s new Lib Dem administration says housing will be one of its priorities with around 6,000 households on the Housing Register. It intends to work on
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6 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are on the lookout for their forever homes
Several pets in Dorset are looking for their forever homes, including at the Ashley Heath Animal Centre. Located on the border with Hampshire, the centre offers care for its animals in rural surroundings. A few animals from the centre are listed
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Campaign to tackle domestic abuse during Euros
A campaign has been launched by Dorset Police to preventing domestic abuse during the upcoming Euros tournament. The National Centre for Domestic Violence indicates that reports of domestic abuse increase during the football tournaments. Dorset
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School 'proud' as school receives latest Ofsted rating
Staff at a school in Dorset are celebrating after a recent Ofsted inspection saw improvements in all areas. The Harbour Vale School in Sherborne, previously known as the Sherborne Learning Centre, was rated Good in all areas. The school was
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Impressive knitted creation marks 80 years since D Day
Anonymous crafters have once again targeted a Weymouth post box with an incredible D-Day inspired creation. The design was created as a homage to the sacrifice made by thousands of British and American soldiers who left from Weymouth and Portland
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How close can I build to my neighbour’s boundary? See the important rules
It’s always an exciting time when you decide you want to extend your home in some way. Whether you’re adding an extra bedroom for a new arrival or you have outgrown your dining space, the list of changes is endless. But when it comes to knowing
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Dorset villages to celebrate 1,000 years of their history
Two Dorset villages are celebrating their millennium with a series of historic events. From June through to November, the villages of Abbotsbury and Portesham will be celebrating 1,000 years since its founding. Both Abbotsbury and Portesham
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Country park wins battle to sell alcohol at events
MOORS Valley Country Park has been given permission for drink sales at future events – the first likely to be at Halloween. The consent has been given by Dorset councillors despite local objectors who complained the extra events would increase
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Free training programme to help more people get online
An army of computer-savvy advisors is being recruited as a free training programme to help digitally-excluded residents is relaunched. Open to any organisation in Dorset which works directly with residents, the ‘Embedded Digital Champion’ programme
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Can a neighbour stop me from putting up a fence? The rules and regulations
Fences and neighbours can often be a tricky subject, from who's responsible for what side to leaning items against fences and who can do what with the fence. You might be planning on putting up a fence but are worried that your neighbour might
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Youth theatre set for "once in a lifetime" festival performance
A youth theatre company from Dorchester is fundraising for a "once in a lifetime" opportunity to make its debut appearance at a popular theatre festival. The Dorchester Youth Theatre Performance Company (DYTPC), part of Dorchester Arts’ youth
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Blood bikers undertake mammoth challenge
Seven blood bikers who provide a life-saving service to hospital patients in Dorset rode 1,000 miles in under 24 hours to raise vital funds. The Yeovil Freewheelers, also known as the YFW Blood Bikes provide a 24/7 service to deliver urgently needed
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Campers leave Dorset after ‘extremely loud rave'
CAMPERS on the Isle of Purbeck have said they left to go home in the middle of the night after an 'extremely loud' rave. A family of campers had to leave the Isle of Purbeck to go home at 1am on June 9 after they were disturbed by an 'extremely
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Major fraud investigation taken over by new team
THE investigation into alleged fraud at Initiative Property Management has changed hands from Dorset Police. South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) has now taken over the extensive probe into the Dorset business. SWROCU was formed
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Memorial bench damaged by vandals
A memorial bench at a park in West Dorset has been vandalised. One of the benches at the Memorial Playing Fields in Beaminster has been targeted by vandals. A concerned member of the public said: "We feel so sad that these things happen in
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Randell century in vain as Witches chase 217
WITCHAMPTON 218-5 (18pts) beat PORTLAND RT 216-6 (7pts) by five wickets PORTLAND Red Triangle were chased down as Witchampton’s batters made light work of a tricky total to win by five wickets in County Division One. Portland made 216-6 in
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Bees set to assess five new recruits
BRIDPORT are looking to strengthen in a variety of departments as pre-season begins for the Bees. Chris Herbst’s men on Tuesday returned from their summer break, with around five new players set to be put through their paces in pre-season.
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Plans for 17 homes on pub site revealed
THE details of seventeen homes planned for the site of the Bull Tavern, Sturminster Newton are now open for public comment. In principal approval to build on the site was originally granted in 2017. The latest details submitted to Dorset Council
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New Body survive late McCarthy charge - netball round-up
NEW BODY FITNESS 49 McCARTHY STONE 45 NEW Body Fitness survived a late charge from McCarthy Stone to win their South & West Dorset Premier Division clash 49-45. After solid shooting from McCarthy’s GA Molly Farr, New Body resisted with
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Former MP joins campaign trail in south Dorset
A former Labour South Dorset MP has joined the campaign trail in the Weymouth area. Labour's Parliamentary Candidate for South Dorset, Lloyd Hatton, was joined on the campaign trail by the party's last MP for the area, Jim Knight Mr Knight
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Warning as road to close for water works
A road in Weymouth will be closed to allow for water works to be carried out. A public notice has been issued that will see Kellaway Terrace close at least two days as Wessex Water carries out supply separation work along the highway. The road
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Contentious '£3m a mile' cycle lane work to last until end of year
MORE disruption is to be expected to motorists’ journeys as the final phase of work for a cycle lane begins. Dorset Council will carry out work on the new cycle lane and improved pedestrian access in Wimborne Road East, Ferndown between Stanfield