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Man auctions hundreds of Marmite jars collected by wife
A Dorset man has begun to auction hundreds of Marmite memorabilia items collected by his wife before she passed away from cancer. David Walker, 51, after given directions from his wife Laura Walker in her will, has begun to sell her vast collection
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Dr Michael Mosley's widow vows to continue the work that gave them 'so much joy'
Dr Clare Bailey Mosley, the widow of late TV doctor Michael Mosley, has said she wants to “continue with the work that gave Michael and myself so much joy”. The broadcaster is credited with popularising the 5:2 diet and died earlier this month.
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Percussionist to perform free lunchtime church concert
A church in Dorchester is hosting a percussionist in a free lunchtime concert. St Peter’s Church on High West Street in Dorchester will host Graeme Thew on Saturday, July 20 between 12.30pm to 1pm. The half an hour performance from Graeme Thew
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Huge cannabis farm discovered
A CANNABIS farm has been located and shut down in Dorset. On June 22, Dorset Police received information from members of the community that there was a large cannabis grow at a residential property in Blandford. A spokesperson for Dorset Police
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What is tactical voting and how does it work for elections in the UK?
UK elections often see plenty of terminology thrown around, and one you might have heard of before is tactical voting. It is a term that is often brought up around major UK elections, in part due to the current voting system that is in place.
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Man dies in crash with tractor
AN elderly man has been killed in a collision with a tractor. Officers are now appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward. Dorset Police received a report at 10.51am today relating to a collision at Grants
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Military convoy wows crowds for Armed Forces Weekend
The sun was shining as military vehicles made their way through Weymouth. Crowds flocked to Weymouth Pavilion to catch a glimpse of the impressive vehicles and have a chat with their owners before they took off along the Esplanade towards Castletown
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How to get sun cream stains out of clothes (you'll need to 'act fast')
Whether you like to holiday in the UK or take a trip abroad, sun cream is always an essential in the warmer months. It can help protect our skin and comes in handy when spending a lot of time in the sun. There are lots of sun cream brands to
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Man 'slipped and fell down cliff' in Dorset
A YOUNG man has fallen down a cliff at Old Harry Rocks. On Thursday, June 20, the Coastguard received a report of a man who had "slipped and fell down the cliff at Old Harry Rocks. Emergency services gathered at Knoll Beach in Studalnd to
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Fleet footpath repairs among latest planning applications
REPAIRS to a footpath off The Fleet at Chickerell have been notified to Dorset Council’s planning team in recent days. The application, as with the others listed below, are now open for public comment and can be viewed on the Dorset Council website
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Ticket fault at new car park
Drivers are reporting problems with the ticket machine at a new car park in Weymouth this morning. The fault is affecting the machine at Dorset Council's North Quay car park, the site of the former Weymouth & Portland Borough Council offices.
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'Check your change': This is the 20p coin worth more than £50
A rare Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for more than £50 on eBay after inspiring a mini bidding war this week. The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008, and fetched more than 250 times its face value at auction. The coin was minted
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Police warn of thieves at popular beauty spots
The police is urging the public to be cautious when leaving their cars at popular beauty spots as the weather gets better. Dorchester Police has issued a warning to drivers that better weather may lead to a rise in theft from vehicles at popular
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Dorset Coast: The magnificent beach with treacherous waters
TAKING its name from the Saxon word Chesil, meaning shingle or pebble, Chesil Beach stretches 18 miles from Portland to West Bay. This geographical wonder, part of Dorset's Heritage Coast, is thought to be unique in the world, a beach like no other
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Dorset estates still waiting to be claimed
Estates in Dorset are waiting to be claimed following the deaths of residents. According to the Public Notice Portal, these estates in the Dorchester area are currently open to claims from genuine parties. Anyone with an authentic claim to
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Sex worker running for election in Dorset
A NEW political party with the first sex worker to enter British politics will have candidates running in Dorset. The Everyone is God Party has two candidates - Marcus White, 51, and Rosie Morrell, 40, who are standing in West Dorset and South
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Therapy farm owner to appeal planning refusal
THE owner of a West Dorset countryside business, refused planning consent, says she will appeal the decision. Claire Ives says Dorset Council has not taken account of the need to live on the site for the welfare of her animals and guests, many
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Holidaymakers hail 'the nicest beach in UK'
Holidaymakers have described Weymouth as having the 'nicest beach in the UK' as traders look forward to a busy summer. The sun was out and temperatures hit 20C as beachgoers flocked to Weymouth to enjoy the good weather. With the weather
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Bistro owner defends plan for drinks licence
A bistro owner has said that despite an application to sell drinks up to 10pm she will seldom be open that long. Owner, Geanina Sofian, said the application for the Premises Licence for Nina’s Bistro in West Street, Wareham, was just for occasional
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Man who exposed buttocks in front of 11-year-old girl given restraining order
A man who exposed his buttocks to a man and an 11-year-old girl was given a conditional discharge at a court hearing. Kieron Dowell, of Liverpool Road in Weymouth, was charged with the act of outraging public decency. He appeared before Weymouth
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World-famous 'outrageous' event returns to west Dorset
A world-famous quirky competition is returning to west Dorset this weekend. Brave souls are set to come together on Saturday, June 22 for the annual World Nettle Eating Contest. Competitors will try to munch their way through as many nettles
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Crackdown on yobs 'running riot' on seafront
POLICE are cracking down on yobs on Weymouth seafront which has been a hotspot for anti-social behaviour. Businesses and residents have praised police for their focus on troublemakers after reports of vandalism, graffiti, drinking, drug use, and
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Cat owners issued 10-day warning as they must act or face £500 fines
Cat owners have just 10 days to act before they could be hit with £500 fines. It is now the law that all cat owners in England must have their pet microchipped, though figures from the PDSA Animal Wellbeing Report revealed that more than 2.4 million
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'Get ready for full bellies and great memories': Street food festival is back
A POPULAR Dorset street food extravaganza is back for its three-day festival. The Dorset Street Food Festival has announced its comeback to Poole later this month. Visitors can expect more than 20 food vendors serving foods from across the
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Cheeky holidaymaker reveals 'brilliant' hack to avoid 'stupid' Ryanair charge
A holidaymaker recreated an iconic scene from Friends in order to dodge a “stupid” £50 baggage fine from Ryanair. Connor Kirk was ready to board his flight back from Lanzarote last week when he says he was told his carry-on duffel bag was too large