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First of two specialist plant fairs taking place this weekend
The first of two specialist plant fairs is taking place this weekend in Abbotsbury. The fair is being organised by conservation charity Plant Heritage and is being held at the award-winning Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens on Sunday, June 23.
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Village to host open garden weekend
A popular community event is taking place this weekend in a west Dorset village. Owermoigne Open Gardens weekend is taking place on Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23. The bi-annual event sees villagers open their gardens for visitors to
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DWP pensions warning over scam compensation offers
Women affected by state pension increases have been warned to watch out for websites claiming they can help them access compensation. Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaigners warned of a “deeply concerning” spike in claim forms
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Developers lose bid to cut affordable homes from huge scheme
WEYMOUTH CURTIS Fields developers, Betterment, have lost their plea to cut eighteen affordable homes from the scheme. The company claimed to do so would reduce their profit to an unreasonably low level – an argument which was accepted by the independent
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Police patrol car parks after 'boy racer' complaints
Police patrols have taken place around West Bay and Burton Bradstock following complaints of 'boy/girl racers'. Officers from Dorset Police have been patrolling anti-social behaviour hotspots after receiving complaints of people driving in an anti-social
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Plans for 24-day caravan rally revealed
A SWANAGE landowner has notified Dorset Council of plans for a caravan rally in August. In a consultation Natural England has raised no objection to the Swanage campsite plan. Full details of all the planning applications can be seen on the
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Can you be fined for parking on corners of the road? These are the rules
There are lots of laws and rules motorists need to follow when it comes to driving their car on UK roads, including parking. Many will know there are plenty of reasonable, safe spots to leave vehicles when out and about, but there are some areas
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Killick speaks out over Eccott-Young exit
TOM Killick has spoken out over the departure of defender Drew Eccott-Young, labelling his Magpies exit as disappointing. Killick’s frustration stems from having agreed terms with the former Hamworthy United right-back, only for Wimborne Town to
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Bere hunt double win to reach Finals Day - cricket previews
BERE Regis can guarantee qualification for the Dorset League T20 Finals Day with a double win over Swanage tomorrow (12.30pm). Bere host the Swans with both teams on six points in the South West group. Should Bere lose both games, they will
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Former Terras defender seals move to MK Dons
FORMER Weymouth and AFC Bournemouth defender Sam Sherring has joined MK Dons after exiting Northampton Town. The Dorchester-born centre-half rejected a new contract after Northampton tabled an offer following negotiations between the two parties
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Cost of plan to cut car parking charges revealed
REDUCED parking charges in three Dorset coastal car parks from July 1st could be cost neutral – with the help of a good summer. But opposition Conservative councillors say they are concerned at the likely loss of income and how the decision was
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Dead seal washes up on popular beach
A dead seal has been found washed up on a beach in west Dorset late yesterday afternoon. Coastguard teams from West Bay and Lyme Regis were called to reports of what was believed to be a dead porpoise or dolphin, however, upon discovery, it was
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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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Amber wildfire alert issued by Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
AN AMBER alert has been issued ahead of the summer heatwave in the coming days. The alert is the possibility of a wildfire that could spread quickly and easily. Large areas of open land, such as heathlands, fields, and even cliffsides are most
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Shaftesbury confirm release of star striker Pitman
FORMER AFC Bournemouth and Portsmouth striker Brett Pitman has been released by Shaftesbury, the Rockies have confirmed. At the time of writing, Pitman has not yet been snapped up by another club. Shaftesbury confirmed his departure was due
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Broken down bus causing delays on busy route
A broken down bus is causing heavy traffic along a busy route in Dorset. The bus broke down on Portland Beach Road today (Thursday, June 20) at around 3.42pm. Delays of up to nine minutes are to be expected with traffic reported as far as
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Drugs and cash seized by police
Suspected class A and class B drugs have been seized at an address near Dorchester. Officers from Dorchester Neighbourhood Policing Team carried out a warrant at an address in the Crossways village area yesterday evening, Thursday, June 19, relating
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Luxury cruise ship docks at Portland
A luxury cruise ship blessed by a supermodel has docked in Portland Port. The Seven Seas Splendor arrived at Portland at around noon today after travelling from Cobh-Cork, Ireland overnight. The cruise ship is a smaller ship accommodating
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Next of kin appeal launched for woman who died at home
A next of kin appeal has been launched for a woman who died at home. The Coroner for Dorset is seeking the assistance of the public to find the next of kin of a woman who died in Yetminster. Susan Anne Rolfe, who was 68 years old, died at
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Major scheme to redevelop care home site
An adult social care provider is set to redevelop a care home with a new scheme which aims to support people who are discharged from hospital. Adult social care provider Care Dorset today announced plans to redevelop Sidney Gale House (SGH) in
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Plans for B&B to expand business
A LOCAL bed and breakfast provider is requesting approval for plans to extend the business by changing the use of two second floor rooms. The application is one of many which have been validated by Dorset Council and are now open to public comment
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Winter flights to Iceland launched from Bournemouth Airport
BOURNEMOUTH Airport’s newest airline is set to launch flights to Iceland. Jet2 has announced a new programme of exclusive trips to the volcanic island for winter 2025/2026. This will see three dedicated trips in total from the airport. This
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Monk exits Terras to join Sholing
FORMER Weymouth winger Frankie Monk has joined Sholing for the 2024/25 Southern League Premier South season. Monk exits the Terras after a number of successful loan spells at Step 3 and Step 4 clubs, notably Poole, Bashley and Hamworthy. However
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Reminder over domestic abuse issued ahead of England game
As England gear up for their second match of the Euros, people are being reminded to have fun, enjoy the football, and behave. England take on Denmark in their second group match of this summer's European Football Championships, with the game kicking
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Community group urge people to switch off engines when parked or waiting
A campaign group are urging north Dorset residents to switch off their car engines when parked or waiting for more than a few minutes. The community campaign group based in Sherborne suggest that leaving your engine running ‘impacts everyone’s
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Roads to be closed to install new water main
Roads in a west Dorset village will be closed for the installation of a new water main. The roads in Winterbourne Steepleton will be temporarily closed to traffic to enable Wessex Water safe access to carry out horizontal directional drilling of
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'Our airport isn't designed to cope with extra flights'
I, FOR one, am very pleased that Jet2 are coming to Bournemouth bringing even more choice to travel from our local airport but it comes with problems. The facilities at the airport are not designed to cope with this amount of traffic. TUI,
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Students organise hustings for candidates - and organise own election
Students at a Dorchester school are actively engaging in politics as the general elections draws near. Thomas Hardye School is hosting an in-person hustings on Thursday, June 27 from 5.30pm until 6.30pm in the school's theatre with students inviting
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Restaurant in bid to serve drinks until midnight
DORCHESTER restaurant Wagamama is asking for an extension to its drinks licence. The Brewery Square business wants to be able to stay open and serving drinks until midnight each day, with the premises able to stay open for a half-hour beyond that
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These Dorset estates still need to be claimed
Estates in Dorset are still waiting to be claimed following the deaths of residents. According to the Public Notice Portal, these estates in Weymouth and Portland are currently open to claims from genuine parties. Anyone with an authentic claim
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New fishing hut and art installation among latest planning decisions
A NEW fishing hut for Chesil Beach is among the planning decisions made by Dorset Council. Also agreed is a proposal for an art installation to be made from recycled material at Weymouth College, with students working alongside local volunteers
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Developers of 3,500-home scheme hit out at ‘comfortably housed’ protesters
Developers of 3,500 home scheme have hit out at ‘comfortably housed’ protesters. It comes as the results of a survey conducted by the developers of the North Dorchester scheme were revealed, although campaigners against the project have labelled
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First artists announced as popular festival returns
A popular arts festival will be returning to Portland this year, celebrating themes of ancestry and migration on the island. The b-side Festival run from September 5 to 8 showcasing the works of various artists and performers of national and international
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Politicians urged to make environment 'top priority'
Dorset wildlife conservationists are calling for politicians to make environmental issues a 'top priority' ahead of the general election. The call comes after a new poll revealed how badly people think the main parties are faring on tackling the
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How to keep wasps away from you and out of your home this summer
When it's a warm summer day, there's nothing like a picnic or barbecue in the sunshine. But for many outdoor eating can quickly become a bit of a nightmare at this time of year with the buzzing sound of a wasp heading your way. Wasps are normally
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The 9 common garden plants that could devalue your home by thousands
As we approach the warmer months venturing back into the garden and nurturing all the plants forgotten over winter will prove tempting. But were you aware of the nine garden plants that you do not want anywhere near your own personal plot of peace
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More stars line up for celebrity football match
More stars have been announced ahead of a celebrity football match in Dorchester later this month. The match is set to take place at the Avenue Stadium on Sunday, June 30, kicking off at 3pm. It follows a similar event held last autumn.
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Family attraction applies for change in alcohol licence
AN APPLICATION has been made for a change in a premises licence at a Bridport family attraction. Cove Café Ltd has submitted a variation of premises licence application for Seal's Cove, a family adventure centre at St Andrew's Industrial Estate
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Not long to wait for return of beloved town event
The countdown is on for one of west Dorset’s most eagerly awaited events. Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week will begin on Saturday, July 27 and organisers are looking to recruit volunteers to help out. Anyone interested in giving even an hour or two
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Warning as scammers use local area codes when calling victims
Fraudsters are targeting people by using local area codes when contacting potential victims. A Weymouth man has issued a warning following his experience being targeted by a scam caller. The man, who wished to remain anonymous, explained that
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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