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Annual service of Remembrance to be held in Weymouth
Residents in Weymouth are being invited to attend a service of Remembrance to remember their loved ones. Dorset Council is hosting the service on Sunday July 21 at Weymouth crematorium at 2.30pm. The 9th annual memorial service will be led
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New cocktail bar and coffee shop planned
CHEERS – Dorchester’s Crown Square could be getting its first cocktail bar – combined with a coffee shop. Town councillors, including those who represent the Duchy’s Poundbury estate area, have welcomed the idea although it has yet to be decided
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Man sexually abused children and manipulated them not to tell anyone
A MAN sexually abused two children and manipulated them not to tell anyone about their “little game”, a court heard. Steven Richardson, 53, assaulted the children around 15 years ago but his crimes only came to light recently when the victims reported
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Lidl planning to open 'hundreds' of new supermarkets as events announced
Lidl has issued a call to contractors as it looks to open hundreds of new supermarkets across the UK. The retailer is calling on contractors from across the country to sign up to a series of events aimed at forging new relationships and engaging
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Police officer denies talking about performing sex act on female colleague
A POLICE officer accused of talking about performing oral sex on a colleague said he was not aware of any inappropriate conversation. The serving Dorset Police officer is facing a misconduct panel after allegations that he and others played snog
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Festival aims to 'raise the bar' for 2024 event
THE countdown is on for the return of Dorset’s bestselling tribute show. Upton Country Park Festival is back for two nights packed with some of the best tribute acts in the business. The event is split into the ever-popular Ladies Night on
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Misconduct panel sent out after officer accused of sex conversation about colleague
A POLICE misconduct panel has been sent out to rule on an officer accused of talking about having oral sex with a female colleague. The serving Dorset Police officer is facing allegations of gross misconduct during a train journey travelling home
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Nott quits after nearly two decades as Balti boss
MARCO Nott has stepped down as Balti Sports’ manager, ending a remarkable tenure that began in 2006. Nott’s assistant Chris Hicks, nicknamed ‘Rambo’, has also left his post. Nott will continue to run the club but has offloaded footballing duties
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Memorable night for Grey Ranks including thrilling knockout
GREY Ranks treated boxing fans to another memorable night with a number of home wins at Weymouth Pavilion. Five of the hosts’ boxers stepped into the ring, starting with Reuben Allington, who showed his increasing skills in a bout against a Torbay
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'Inspirational' teenager receives top award after major health battle
A Weymouth teenager is ‘chuffed’ after receiving a top award following a major health battle. Academic achievements and personal triumphs were celebrated at Weymouth College's annual Student Awards. Top award winner was Ben Brown, 17, who was
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Video shows exciting moment that rare flightless bird lays its eggs
A special moment between two threatened 'emu-like' birds has been caught on video for the first time at a popular Dorset attraction. Mike and his son three-year-old Liam were visiting Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park when they captured on video the moment
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Bomb squad called to Dorset beach after possible WW2 explosive found
A BOMB squad has cordoned off a beach in Studland after a possible WW2 explosive was found. Dorset Police were called to Knoll Beach at 10am on June 19 to assist with a cordon and send the explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) unit. National Trust
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Winner announced for Dorset Echo Pub of the Year
Your votes for the Dorset Echo Pub of the Year 2024 are in and counted, and we are delighted to announce that the winner of the prestigious title of Dorset Echo Pub of the Year 2024 is the Wyke Smugglers, Portland Road, Weymouth. 2024 Runners
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'Lethal combination' of boat and rip current could have caused beach deaths
THE Dorset Belle vessel could have contributed to the tragic deaths of Joe Abbess and Sunnah Khan on Bournemouth beach, a coroner says. On May 31, 2023, 11 people got into difficulty in the water, including 17-year-old Joe, from Southampton and
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Camper pitches up tent on dangerous cliff edge
A person has pitched up a tent on a dangerous west Dorset path. The coast path over East Cliff remains closed due to erosion cracks along the route. One daredevil has made the bold decision to set up camp on the edge of the cliffs notorious
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Man jailed for six years following 'one-man crime wave' totalling 30 burglaries
A man has been jailed for six years after admitting to more than 30 burglaries in Weymouth, Dorchester and Purbeck. David Clift, aged 47 and of no fixed abode, appeared at Bournemouth Crown Court to be sentenced on Tuesday, June 18 after pleading
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Coroner appeal to find next of kin of woman from Weymouth
The Coroner for Dorset is seeking the assistance of the public to find the next of kin of a woman who died in Weymouth. Luda Marty, who was 82 years old, died at her home address in Knightsdale Road on Sunday 9 June 2024. Her death is not
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Teenage boy fighting for his life following crash involving car and bike
A TEENAGE boy is fighting for his life following a crash in Lytchett Matravers. A 14-year-old cyclist was taken to hospital for treatment of injuries believed to be life-threatening, his family has been informed. At 7.44am on Wednesday, June
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Jury fail to reach verdict in trial of Dorset aristocrat and partner over baby death
The jury has been discharged after failing to reach verdicts in the trial of aristocrat Constance Marten and her partner Mark Gordon over the death of their newborn baby. Marten, 37, and Gordon, 50, began their trial at the Old Bailey in January
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Woman injured in assault on popular footpath
A woman has been injured after being assaulted by a group of people in Weymouth. The woman, who is in her 20s and from Portland, was walking along the Rodwell Trail when a group of four attacked her, leading to her being hospitalised, police say
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How do I know if I have a healthy gut and ways to improve it according to experts
Maintaining optimal gut health is vital to our overall well-being due to the ongoing risks of chronic diseases, according to NHS GP Doctor Hana Patel. Explaining why our gut health is so important Dr Patel, who is also a resident sleep expert at
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Warning to tea drinkers as insects found in tea and FSA says 'do not drink'
TK Maxx and HomeSense have been forced to issue a recall after insects were found in some of their tea products. The retailers have issued a recall on selected batches of Kintra Foods Organic Premium Leaf Teas with the Food Standards Agency (FSA
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Is it illegal to park under a bridge and can you be fined? These are the rules
Many of us will have been in a situation where it feels like we are driving round and round for hours trying to find a parking space. Whether you’re trying to find somewhere to park so you can head into a restaurant for dinner or to nip into a
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Brits warned of election deadline today as two million people register to vote
Nearly two million applications to vote have been submitted since the General Election was called, as the deadline approaches for people to register to cast a ballot. A total of 1,978,540 applications were made from May 23 to June 16, Government
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Man charged with theft after alcohol bottles taken from Tesco
A man from Bridport has been charged for attempting to steal a 'number of bottles of alcohol' from shop in Weymouth. Yesterday afternoon, a 30-year-old man was detained by police officers in the Chapelhay area following a 'short foot pursuit' after
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Train cancellations due to 'track circuit failure' causing disruption
There are cancellations to some trains this morning due to a signalling problem. Due to a 'track circuit failure' there will be some cancellations to trains running from Weymouth to Southampton. The problem is affecting the line between Brockenhurst
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Official ceremony appoints new head of Dorset Freemasons
An organisation which has provided funding to charities across the county has announced a new head. Stephen A. James has been installed as the provincial grand master and grand superintendent of Dorset Freemasons. An official ceremony was conducted
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New military support centre opened by Veterans Hub staff
STAFF from a group which supports veterans have opened a new community hub across the border. Tara Coyles-Gould and Andy Price of the Veterans Hub, Weymouth alongside veteran Gareth are behind a new Military Community Hub and Therapeutic Wellbeing
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Popular Dorset fete set for return
The countdown has begun for a popular Dorset fete. Martinstown Summer Fete is set to return to the Manor on Saturday, June 22 from 2pm-6pm. The event is raising funds for Poverty Action. There will be plenty of entertainment including live
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Vacancies at council for jobs paying up to £83k
FANCY getting out on the water for the summer – and being paid to do it? Dorset Council is currently advertising for a seasonal harbour assistant at West Bay and Lyme Regis harbours paying up to £12.39 an hour. At the other end of the pay scale
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"It is alarming"- One in 20 deaths in Dorset caused by air pollution
A councillor and former GP says he is 'alarmed’ by new figures showing that one in 20 deaths in Dorset is due to air pollution. According to the government's Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, figures show air pollution is responsible
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Police officer ‘played snog marry avoid’ about colleagues on work trip
A POLICE officer and police staff played snog marry avoid on a work trip and ranked how much they would pay to perform oral sex on colleague, it is alleged. A serving Dorset Police officer is facing a misconduct panel after he and others allegedly
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Plans for 20 new homes given green light
AN application for twenty homes on a site at Sixpenny Handley has been signed off by Dorset Council. Several changes have been made to the planning application for a site at Back Lane over the last three years to meet objections. The changes have