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Prolific burglar who smashed into shop with hammer jailed for over three years
A man has been jailed after admitting carrying out multiple burglaries across Somerset and Dorset. Luke Spencer, of Corfe Mullen, Dorset, was sentenced at Taunton Crown Court to three years and one month in prison having previously pleading guilty
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Open garden weekend to coincide with scarecrow competition
Residents in Upwey will be opening their gardens to the public to coincide with an annual scarecrow competition. On Saturday, June 29 and Sunday June 30 gardens in Upwey will be open to the public. Despite the recent cool weather gardeners
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Bere reach T20 Finals Day after two emphatic wins
BERE REGIS 164-8 (2pts) beat SWANAGE 102-8 (0pts) by 62 runs & BERE REGIS 44-0 (2pts) beat SWANAGE 43 (0pts) by 10 wickets BERE Regis reached Dorset T20 Finals Day with two emphatic wins over Swanage at Bere Regis Rec. Brian Keegan’s men now
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Schools perform badly in league table
WEYMOUTH and Portland secondary schools are facing 'significant educational challenges' due to deprivation which is hindering pupils' progress, it has been suggested. It comes after they received bottom of the table rankings in relation to a particular
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Football tournament helping to boost trade as pubs 'packed out'
PUBS have had a welcome boost in trade as England and Scotland compete in the Euros. The international football tournament, which kicked off in Germany earlier this month, has seen teams battle it out to be crowned champions of Europe. Following
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Fire engine in early hours emergency call delayed by 'inconsiderate parking'
Drivers have been criticised after a fire engine on an emergency call was delayed by 'inconsiderate parking'. Crews had to get out and guide the fire engine with torches down the narrow lane to get past vehicles in the early hours drama. It
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PICTURES: Huge crowd enjoys return of world famous quirky contest
Crowds crammed into Dorset Nectar Farm to witness a perfectly unique competition. More than 1,000 people ventured from all corners of the UK to enjoy an afternoon of cider, sun, live music and of course the main event – the World Nettle Eating
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Murder inquiry after man's body pulled from lake at holiday park
Detectives are investigating the death of a man at a holiday park near Dorchester and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. Dorset Police received a report at 12.27am on Sunday, raising concern for the welfare of a man believed
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Dorset reach Trophy quarters after final-round drama
DORSET have qualified for the NCCA Trophy quarter-finals after a perfect cocktail of two results falling their way. Going into the final round of Group Four fixtures, Dorset stood third in the table with only the top two progressing to the last
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Woman dies in fall tragedy
An eighty-year-old woman has sadly died in Dorset after falling from a height. Firefighters, police officers and the ambulance service were all called to the Purbeck village of Worth Matravers on Saturday. The incident happened in the area
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Person rushed to hospital after falling from cliff
A person has broken their ankle after falling off a cliff. Emergency services scrambled to Portland after someone fell off the cliffs and into the water west of Pulpit Rock. The person suffered a broken ankle which was later treated by a critical
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PHOTOS: Armed forces celebrated with service and grand parade
Thousands of people lined the streets of Weymouth to watch the fantastic armed forces parade. The Esplanade was shut to traffic as a procession made its way along the seafront from the cenotaph near the Pier Bandstand all the way to the Pavilion
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Crash causes traffic chaos along major road
A crash is causing traffic chaos along a main Dorset route. There have been reports of a crash on the A35 between the Football Ground Roundabout in Dorchester and Monkeys Jump Roundabout in Poundbury. Traffic was moving slowly in the area and
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This is one thing you should never do when you're on a plane, warns expert
Are you guilty of falling asleep during a flight? You might think that as long as you’re comfortable, your body will be unaffected. However, a sleep posture expert has shared one thing you should never do when sleeping on a plane and it might surprise
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Can you claim compensation if your luggage is lost or delayed at airports?
For those travelling abroad for a holiday, one nagging worry you may have is not seeing your suitcase on the luggage carousel when you land. Unfortunately, there is not a lot you can do to avoid a situation like this, so it is important to be well-informed
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Car sought by police is seized
A CAR which had been sought by police for 'several weeks' has been seized. Officers from Weymouth and Portland Police have been looking to locate the vehicle and driver due to its 'persistent activity' in the Weymouth area. After receiving
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PICTURES: Historic military vehicles line the streets
An impressive convoy of military vehicles lined the streets of Weymouth in celebration of Armed Forces Weekend. Historic military vehicles arrived on the Pavilion Forecourt yesterday morning and left at 12.30pm to parade along the Esplanade.
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Celebrity auctioneer to make special visit to Dorset
A celebrity auctioneer is set to hold a valuation day in Dorchester. Paul Martin, who presented popular BBC show Flog It for nearly 20 years, is visiting Maiden Castle House Care Home on Wednesday, July 3 from 11am-4pm During the day, residents
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'Feast of wonderful song' at choral society concert
A Summer Serenade Weymouth Choral Society St Aldhelm's Church Centre, Spa Road, Weymouth Review Weymouth Choral’s famous annual tea party concert played to a full house. As well as a feast of wonderful song, the audience was treated
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Try this short Dorset walk taking in grand home built in 1589
The seven-acre garden, including a one-acre organic walled garden, at Edmondsham House is open Wednesdays and Sundays (2-5pm) between April and October (edmondshamhouse.com), which would be a good time to undertake this ramble. Park in the field
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Village road to close for sewer works
A section of a village road will be closed for sewer lining works. Plaisters Lane in Sutton Poyntz will be closed between Morlands and Whitestones, a distance of around 40 metres. This work will begin on Monday, July 1 and is expected to be
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First Passivhaus to be built in Dorset is up for sale
The first ever Passivhaus to be built and certified in Dorset 10 years ago is on the market. The home, known as The Den, in the village of Ansty, is said to be an 'architectural delight ' and has an asking price of £850,000. Passivhaus, literally
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Call for residents to take part in walking challenge for diabetes
People in Dorset are being called upon to help raise funds for diabetes this summer. The One Million Step Challenge raises vital funds for Diabetes UK and a call has gone out for people from Dorset to sign up. The challenge runs between July
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All aboard for football fever as bus is decorated to support England at Euros
A bus has delighted passengers with its football-themed decorations. First Wessex has caught football fever in celebration of the Euros as staff have gone all out decorating a bus on the number 1 Weymouth to Portland route in support of the England
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'Big hitters and hidden gems' - Full festival line-up unveiled
Big names have been announced to headline this year's Jurassic Fields music festival. Headlining the main stage at the Bridport festival this year are indie royalty Reverend and The Makers on Friday, dub step giant Gentleman’s Dub Club on Saturday
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Riverside cottage trees to be reduced among latest planning decisions
TREES at the riverside picturesque, thatched Hangman’s Cottage in Dorchester are to be reduced in height. The application, approved by Dorset Council, will affect two Beech trees, reducing their height by 30 feet. Many of the other applications
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Check your shelves! These first edition Children's books could earn you £1000s
Brits have been urged to check their bookshelves since these first editions of popular Children's books could earn you thousands. Whether they have been passed down as heirlooms from loved ones or they have been kept due to the cherished childhood
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How good is your eyesight? Take this vision test to find out
Want to know how good your vision is? Then look no further as this eyesight test is perfect. Helping mark the Euros, which are well underway, Live Football Tickets has created an impossible football-themed test. A task for even the most eagle-eyed
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Should I take Vitamin D in the summer? What health experts advise
Vitamin D is an important nutrient that the body can create from absorbing direct sunlight on skin, but some people might wonder if they may need to take supplements during the summer months. The vitamin helps regulate the amount of calcium and
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How to prevent car sickness and help ease nausea, vomiting and more
Motion sickness is feeling dizzy or sick when travelling by car, boat, plane or train. Worried about a long journey coming up? Well, you can do things to prevent it or relieve the symptoms. Car sickness is caused by repeated movements when
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Health to travel - All the free benefits available to pensioners and over 60s
Brits who have reached the state pension age can claim under various schemes from companies and the UK government. As the cost of living crisis rages on, you must take advantage of every possible free source of income on offer to you. From
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Auction with ‘something for every car collector’ to be hosted in Dorset
AN auction with ‘something for every car collector’ is taking place in Dorset later this month. Vehicles 1905 to 2007 will be in the Charterhouse classic and vintage car auction on June 27. The eldest car is a 1905 De Dion-Bouton and the latest