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Medical expert encourages vulnerable people to get vaccination
Medical experts are reminding vulnerable people to get their Covid top up. Adults aged 75 and older, residents in care homes for older adults and individuals six months and over who have a weakened immune system can top up their protection from
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Flag raising ceremony to mark Armed Forces Day
A flag raising ceremony will take place next week in honour of Armed Forces Day. The flag raising ceremony will take place at County Hall in Dorchester, on Monday June 24 at 10am. The event has been organised to mark the Armed Forces Day on
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GP can't find work due to being 'replaced by cheaper staff'
A doctor from Dorset can't find work because GPs are being 'replaced by cheaper staff'. GP surgery staff who are not doctors may not be able to spot signs of serious illnesses, particularly in children, medics said after concerns were made that
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London archway to be relocated to Dorset park
APPROVAL has been given for a stone archway from London’s Fleet Street to be relocated to Portland’s Tout Quarry. The move is part of proposals for improvements to the quarry sculpture park and nature reserve. Plans are also underway for improving
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Livelihood hit as crash destroys mobile chippy
A business owner has spoken out after a crash destroyed his work van. Richard Pidgeon, owner of the much loved L&F Catering Fish & Chip Van, which visits villages around Bridport and Dorchester, was involved in a crash on the A3066 near Crooked
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Restaurant owner accuses neighbours of harassment
A business owner has complained of harassment from neighbours - including claims that drug dealing is taking place. He says the claims are unfounded and has threatened to sue unless they can provide proof. The comments were made during a licensing
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Third arrest made after multiple stolen cars found in bits
A MAN has been banned from entering Dorset after multiple vehicles believed to have been stolen were found stripped of parts. An investigation began on June 10 after two Fiat Abarth’s were reported stolen in north Dorset. A spokesperson for
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Shocking photos show beachgoers clambering over rockfall
A beachgoer was left 'stunned' to see 'people putting their lives at risk' clambering over the remains of a rockfall at a west Dorset beach. Rosie Barfoot, from Stratton near Dorchester, snapped a shocking picture of people climbing on large boulders
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Number of people from Dorset who have won £1 million on Premium Bonds revealed
The number of people from Dorset that have become millionaires through Premium Bonds has been revealed. Premium Bonds are an investment product from National Savings and Investments (NS&I) where people can enter a monthly draw to win tax-free
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Millions of Netflix viewers warned of £1,000 TV Licence fine
Brits watching Netflix without a TV licence have been warned they could face fines of £1,000. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. But if you
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Police officer found guilty of misconduct
A serving Dorset Police officer who failed to stop an inappropriate sexualised conversation on a train about a colleague has been found guilty of misconduct. Following a public misconduct hearing at Dorset Police Headquarters in Winfrith, which
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Crash blocks main road
A crash near a junction has partially blocked the main road both ways. Dorset Police received a report at 4.01pm today, Friday June 21 of a crash involving one vehicle on the A35 near Winterbourne Abbas. Officers are currently at the scene
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Man with violent sexual fantasies raped woman while she cried in protest
A MAN with extreme violent sexual fantasies raped and beat a woman while she cried out in protest, a court has heard. Perry Legg, 33, reportedly raped his victim in three different ways while hitting her in her own home. Prosecutor, Thomas
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Investigations continue after teen led police on huge chase in 'stolen tractor'
Investigations are continuing after a teenager was arrested for leading police on a huge chase in a 'stolen tractor and trailer'. Dorset Police received a report last month that a yellow JCB Fastrac tractor with a trailer had been stolen from the
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Enquiries continue three months after GBH attack
Enquiries remain ongoing after a woman was rushed to hospital with serious injuries following an assault in Dorchester – three months on. A woman was seriously assaulted at an address in Damers Road back in March. A 28-year-old woman and a
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Van destroyed after bursting into flames
Dramatic pictures show the remains of a van that burst into flames near Dorchester this morning. The van caught fire in Cuckoo Lane just off the A35 Puddletown bypass just before 11am. One crew from Dorchester Fire Station tackled the blaze
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Car wash and takeaway ‘employing illegal workers’
POLICE were out in full force this week cracking down on illegal workers across the county. Immigration Enforcement carried out a raid on Wareham Pizza and Kebab on June 20. Two people were found to be working illegally inside the premises.
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Deer injured in hit and run
Enquiries are underway following a hit and run involving a deer. Police were called to Louviers Road in Littlemoor this morning after the driver of a car which hit a deer failed to stop. Officers are now making enquiries to locate the driver
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These are 8 things you could be doing to speed up the sale of your house
Selling your house can be stressful, to say the least so here's how you could speed up the process. The UK housing market has been tipped for a busy summer after a relatively quiet period. The prediction follows the publication of Bank of
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Man airlifted to hospital after fall
A man who was injured in a fall in Weymouth was airlifted to hospital. The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance landed at The Marsh at around 12pm today. The air ambulance later carried a patient to Southampton General Hospital. A spokesperson
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What ships are in the bay today?
If you look out across the Weymouth and Portland bay today you may be able to spot several large and interesting looking ships. We have put together some information about the interesting, unusual and large ships that you can see. This is the first
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Car insurance warning issued to drivers over 'serious' consequences of fronting
Drivers in the UK have been warned of the "serious legal consequences" of fronting on their car insurance. A quarter of young drivers between 18 and 24 years old admitted that would be willing to lie so that they would get cheaper car insurance
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DWP warning to 230,000 pensioners who could be owed more than £12,000
Thousands of women have been told they could be due a refund from the government due to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) errors that resulted in underpayments. It is estimated that around 230,000 people, mainly women, have been underpaid
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Road closed for several hours after early morning crash
A ROAD was closed for more than four hours after a crash in the early hours of the morning. The single vehicle crash involving a van happened on the B3145 near Poyntington north of Sherborne. Police were called to the scene at 2.35am on Friday
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Warning as amber wildfire alert issued for Dorset
An amber wildfire alert has been issued for the Dorset area as temperatures rise. The alert means that should a wildfire happen; it could spread quickly and easily due to the conditions. The risk is greatest on large areas of open land, such
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Festival given go-ahead - despite licence refusal
A FESTIVAL at Gaunts House, Wimborne is to go ahead – despite being refused a Premises Licence. The organisers of the Sounds Beautiful event, which will open on Thursday June 27th for four days, have obtained a Temporary Events Notice allowing
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Motorcyclists help police detain wanted man
Motorcyclists have helped police officers detain a man who was wanted for failing to appear in court. Officers from Dorset Police detained the wanted man along the Esplanade last night after receiving help from a group of passing motorcyclists.
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'Terrified' deer rescued from harbour after plunging into sea
A BOAT skipper told how he helped rescue a deer which had tumbled into a harbour and got stuck. Milo Miles said he was left 'surprised' after he spotted a young deer struggling in West Bay Harbour. Milo, owner of Lyme Bay Rib Charter, was out
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Story of Dorset shipwreck brought to life on stage
A play telling the story of a famous shipwreck in Dorset will be performed in Dorchester before heading to a celebrated theatre festival. The Dorchester Youth Theatre Performance Company (DYTPC), part of Dorchester Arts’ youth theatre, is bringing
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Fire safety plea to campsite owners
CAMPSITE owners are being urged to make sure they know how to keep their grounds safe. Dorset Fire and Rescue Service has issued a plea to those who manage both temporary and permanent campsites to heed fire safety advice this summer. It comes
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Refugee tells of finding 'special home' in Dorset
As part of International Refugee week, a 15-year-old Syrian girl has told of her journey to settle in Dorset. Malak comes from a village called Sarkha in Syria. She and her family had to leave their home in 2013 because of the war, when she
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The latest Dorset roads to close for resurfacing works
MORE roads in Dorset will be closed as three months of resurfacing works continue. Dorset Council's annual round of work started in late April to maintain rural and residential roads. A spokesman said: "Using a process called surface dressing
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Plenty to see and do this summer in the South West
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum This summer, visit Bournemouth's unique and unrivalled seaside arts attraction. The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum is a captivating, living homage to the power of love for people, art, and place.
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Celebrating the sustainable travel heroes during Better Transport Week
Campaign for Better Transport calls for people to have a big impact through simple actions this Better Transport Week taking place 17th-23rd June Recent research from the Department For Transport shows that 95% of the UK’s carbon emissions from
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'We're wimps cancelling Dorset events because of wind and rain'
IN the same month seeing commemorations of the D-Day landings, we have had four public events cancelled because of the possibility of a weekend forecast of wind and rain and thundery showers. We know that D-Day was put back one day because of the
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Plans for two pop-up campsites revealed
TWO applications for pop-up campsites in the Dorchester area are included in the local planning lists this week. Both are for temporary sites for August, the Winterborne Monkton application, where campsites have been held in the past, has already
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Huge python found in lane settles into new home after rescue
A 14ft-long python will soon be introduced to its new enclosure after being found slithering around rural west Dorset last week. The huge snake, since identified as a female Burmese python, was spotted in Scotts Lane, off the A35, near Monkton
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Concern as Dorset continues to lose pharmacies
DORSET is continuing to lose pharmacies – with many which were open two years ago having closed while others have reduced their hours, or changed hands. The need to recruit more pharmacists is now said to be a priority in some parts of the county
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Housing developments for vulnerable to be prioritised
Several sites for housing vulnerable and disabled people are to be prioritised, according to a new report from Dorset Council. The council has set out its Extra Care Strategy which is designed to provide an alternative to more institutional forms
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WEEKEND WHAT'S ON - From nettle eating contests to immersive wartime convoys
The weekend is fast approaching and it looks like the sun is going to carry on shining. While there may be some overcast, the weather will be mostly dry with a 19-degree weather forecast. We have put together a list of fun activities going
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Almost half of violent offences against children committed by parents
Violence towards children has fallen in Dorset but more than a third of offences are committed by parents. An investigation by solicitors' firm Legal Expert has revealed that an average of eight child physical abuse crimes were recorded by Dorset
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"It's a proud moment": Young dancers to represent Dorchester at national finals
A dance school in Dorchester will be competing to be national champions at a prestigious competition this summer. The Studio Dorset, based on The Grove Trading Estate in Dorchester, will be joining over 200 dance schools across the nation to compete
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All you need to know about potentially fatal pet disease
Dog owners are being urged to be protect their pets from a rare, but potentially fatal, disease after a rise in cases was reported by an animal hospital near a town just north of London. Leptospirosis, also known as Weil's disease, is an illness