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"It's a disgrace": Overgrown cemetery sparks debate amongst residents
Residents in Weymouth have shared their views about the state of an overgrown cemetery - with some describing it as “beautiful” while others say it is a “mess and disrespectful” to loved ones. Photos taken at the Melcombe Regis cemetery in Weymouth
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More concerns about pay - but staff say they're 'committed to best care possible'
MORE staff at a Weymouth business have come forward to raise concerns following an Echo report. As previously reported, a number of staff at Weymouth Manor Care Home said they had not been paid and that some workers had been made redundant and
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Move to calm asbestos fears as building demolished
A housing provider has insisted all asbestos has been ‘fully removed’ from a Weymouth building being demolished amid concerns. The demolition of the Holly Court complex in Dorchester Road is continuing to clear the site for redevelopment, and a
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Library staff leaving amid changes to service
EXPERIENCED Library staff across Dorset are leaving as Dorset Council makes changes to the service. The council says it is unaware of any job losses at this stage, but the Local Democracy Reporting Service has information which suggests that at
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Wellness day to promote 'healthier and happier Weymouth'
Residents are being invited to take part in an event to improve their wellbeing through exercise. Weymouth Town Council is organising the free wellness day at the park and ride site in Weymouth on Saturday, June 29, from 11am until 3pm. The
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Dorset charity takes part in international conference tackling child sexual abuse
A Dorset charity has taken part in an international conference on child sexual abuse. The CEO of the Dorset charity ACTS FAST has just returned from Taiwan where she spoke about the pioneering work of the charity. The charity works nationally
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Reminder issued on how to recycle plant pots
Residents across Dorset are being reminded that plant pots cannot be recycled in their bins at home. Dorset Council's waste services team have issued the reminder to residents and have also suggested ways in which plant pots can be reused.
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Former Magpies and Terras left-back joins Taunton
LEFT-BACK Tiago Sa has joined Taunton Town ahead of the 2024/25 Southern League Premier South season. Sa, who left Dorchester Town mid-season to go travelling, was thought to have a return to the Avenue Stadium ready in waiting. However, the
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Magpies set to miss out on Haste and Hughes
DORCHESTER Town are set to miss out on the services of left-backs Ollie Haste and Harvey Hughes, both players set to undertake scholarships abroad. Haste, 20, was understood to have been considering several offers for his signature and Dorchester
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Last-gasp heartbreak at Twickenham for Dorset & Wilts
DORSET & Wilts’ Under-20s suffered the cruellest of defeats as East Midlands won the Jason Leonard National Under-20s final 20-18 with the last kick of the game. The Twin Counties’ young stars experienced the same fate as the men’s senior team,
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Martinstown open T20 account with Swanage win
SWANAGE 119 (0pts) lost to MARTINSTOWN 171-4 (2pts) by 52 runs & SWANAGE 162-8 (2pts) beat MARTINSTOWN 159-7 (0pts) by two wickets MARTINSTOWN earned their first T20 win of the season but could not draw level on points with Swanage as the hosts
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'Exciting' step with redevelopment of waterfront land to help regenerate town
Residents and councillors are hopeful that the development of Weymouth waterside land will bring much-needed investment to the town. As previously reported in the Echo, Dorset Council has made two significant purchases of land to the west of the
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Magpies confirm six friendlies for pre-season
DORCHESTER Town have announced a pre-season friendly list of six fixtures ahead of the 2024/25 Southern League Premier South campaign. Tom Killick’s men report back for pre-season on Tuesday, July 2. The Magpies do not have an EFL club lined
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Temperatures to hit 25C as summer finally arrives
Dorset will see temperatures hit 25C, according to forecasters. The Meteo Group said temperatures could reach 22C on Thursday and gradually rise to 25C by next Monday. It comes after temperatures so far this month have been a few degrees below
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Is it illegal to park a campervan on the street? The rules you need to know
Campervans give you the freedom to travel and visit many destinations while having everything you need in one place, from handy cooking appliances to a cosy sleeping space under the stars. Some even have room for toilets and shower cubicles, meaning
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'Drunk' woman arrested for being 'rude' and 'abusive'
A woman has been arrested for being drunk and disorderly after becoming 'rude' and 'abusive' in Dorchester town centre. Officers from Dorset Police were called to reports of people drinking in the street on South Street earlier today who were '
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Wanted man may be in Dorset
A man who is wanted by police may be in Dorset. Callum Conisbee, 20, is wanted on recall to prison for failing to abide by the terms of his release. He is described as white, approximately six feet tall, of average build, with short brown
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Hearing into bistro's bid to serve alcohol
AN objection to a drinks licence for a Wareham bistro will lead to a public hearing at the end of this week. Nina’s Bistro, in West Street, wants to be able to serve drinks to customers having a meal up until 10pm every day. The business, at
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When is Coronation Street on TV this week? ITV confirms why it's not on tonight
It was only last Friday (June 14) when Coronation Street fans had to miss out on an episode of Weatherfield drama due to Euro 2024 kicking off. But today (June 17) ITV viewers may have noticed it’s missing again from its usual slot on the TV guide
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When is EastEnders on TV this week? BBC confirms schedule and channel changes
This week EastEnders will face major disruption to its usual schedule on the BBC due to Euro 2024, which won’t be a shock for some. The tournament kicked off last Friday but over the next few days, the soap won’t be airing on its regular BBC channel
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Drivers warned fuel prices are 'far higher than they should be'
Fuel retailers have been accused of exploiting the focus on the General Election in order to keep their prices high. The RAC said prices for petrol and diesel in Britain are “far higher than they should be” as wholesale costs have fallen since
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Firefighters tackle large heath blaze
FIREFIGHTERS rushed to the scene of a large heath fire in Dorset. Multiple fire engines were alerted to an incident of a growing blaze. Fire crews managed to extinguish the fire in under an hour. The incident took place at Holt Heathland
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Pictures show dramatic rescue of dog that plunged 30ft down cliff
Woody the dog faced quite an ordeal at the weekend when they fell 30ft down a cliff and needed to be rescued. As previously reported in the News; the labradoodle had fallen down a cliff near Seatown on Sunday at around 1.13pm. The fire service
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Changes to 49-home development agreed
CHANGES to previously approved planning applications have been agreed for two Crossways developments. One relates is at a site where almost 50 homes have consent, the other to a single home where the requested changes to a conservatory, roof, extension
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Bees given two home fixtures to start new season
BRIDPORT will kick off their 2024/25 Walter C Parson Peninsula League campaign at home to Teignmouth, following the release of the Bees’ fixture list. Hoping to better last season’s finish of fifth, Bridport open on Saturday, August 3 and follow
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Car 'destroyed' in fire that partially blocked A35
A car was 'destroyed' in a blaze that blocked a major Dorset route this morning. The A35 was blocked due to a car fire between the A354 Weymouth Road (Football Ground Roundabout) and the A37 at Monkeys Jump Roundabout. Delays were reported
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Stage retelling of Dorset's medieval history to be performed this summer
A stage retelling of a medieval legend will be performed in Dorset, revealing how one of the earliest Kings of England met a brutal fate near Corfe Castle. The Shaftesbury Tales, a local twist on Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales, is a production
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Popular rural event returns to Dorset for 30th anniversary
A popular agricultural event will be returning this summer and celebrating its thirtieth anniversary at Turnpike Showground. The annual Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show will run for two days on Wednesday August 14 and Thursday August 15, giving visitors
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Shop to move to larger premises
A WEYMOUTH shop is moving to bigger premises. The RNLI shop, currently within the Weymouth Lifeboat Station on Nothe Parade, will be moving up the road to the former New Rooms building on Cove Row where there is a bigger retail space. The charity
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Tories produce 'evidence' of plans to cut executive pay at council
WEYMOUTH Tory councillors have produced what they claim is the ‘evidence’ that the new councillor leading on finance at Dorset Council has said he would cut executive pay. The Local Democracy Reporting Service, which provides news stories for the
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Restaurants among best in country for stunning outdoor areas
WEST Dorset restaurants have been recognised for their stunning outdoor seating areas. The Anchor Inn at Seatown, Hive Beach Café at Burton Bradstock and Harbour Inn at Lyme Regis have all made OpenTable’s latest list of Top 100 Restaurants for
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Pretty little Dorset community was created by a wealthy widow
MONKTON Wyld is one of the more isolated settlements in west Dorset. It may be less than five miles due north of Lyme Regis as the crow flies, but more than five miles by the steep,winding roads that climb from sea level up into the lush hills
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Temporary campsite at sports ground among latest planning applications
SOLAR panels for a north Dorset village hall and notification of a temporary camp site at Milborne St Andrew are among the recent north Dorset planning decisions. Full details of each application decided in recent days can be viewed on the Dorset
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Former atomic site plans given green light
THE removal of more structures from the former atomic site at Winfrith has been agreed. The latest application, for the removal of 13 portacabins, is part on the on-going process of de-commissioning the experimental former Steam Generating Heavy
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Travel back in time for exhibition of work from 'king of signwriters'
A MAJOR retrospective art exhibition celebrating a Bridport painter and 'king of signwriters' is being held this summer. The talents of Bridport's master sign painter George Biles will be on display during August across several local venues.
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Verge cutting paused after prize plants discovered
Verge cutting works along a Portland road have been temporarily paused. Dorset Council's greenspace team were out cutting verges on Easton Road when they spotted Bee and Pyramidal Orchids growing. They made the decision to temporarily pause
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Health coach shares 3 crucial lifestyle choices that can help prevent diabetes
Diabetes is a health condition that millions of Brits are living with, and there are a few lifestyle choices that can be made to help prevent it. People with diabetes have a blood sugar level which is too high, which is caused by a lack of insulin