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Expected declaration times announced for general election
Estimated declaration times have been announced for all constituencies within the Dorset Council area ahead of the general election. The list is based on information compiled by the PA news agency and is intended to be a guide to when the 650 constituency
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Safety advice issued as hot weather rolls in
With temperatures getting hotter this week, medical experts are reminding people to protect themselves whilst out enjoying the sun. Weymouth is set for temperatures of 24c today (Wednesday, June 26), whilst in Dorchester it will be slightly warmer
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Elderly rambler fell to her death in quarry
AN elderly rambler fell 70ft to her death in front of her husband while walking the South West Coast Path. The woman, who was aged in her 80s, lost her balance and tumbled onto hard ground at Winspit Quarry. The abandoned quarry has previously
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Can I be fined for not having car insurance? The penalties for those uninsured
It is illegal to drive a vehicle without car insurance and if caught there are a number of penalties you could face. It's not just the driver that needs to be insured, but the car too. From fines to being disqualified from driving here's the
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Puddletown sink neighbours Charlton Down in derby
CHARLTON DOWN 192 (8pts) lost to PUDDLETOWN 239-8 (20pts) by 47 runs PUDDLETOWN secured back-to-back wins, beating previously in-form Charlton Down by 47 runs in County Division Two. Down had been on a three-match winning streak and in Nick
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Terras close in on permanent training base
WEYMOUTH have narrowed down their search for a permanent training headquarters to “a couple of facilities”, according to manager Mark Molesley. Weymouth will use Canford School as their base during the summer, dispensing with their previous arrangement
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Travellers pitch up on playing fields with horses and dogs
A large of travellers have pitched up at a children’s playing field. At least 10 caravans and additional vehicles have been spotted in Anning Road Playing Field, Lyme Regis, bringing with them a pack of dogs and several horses. It is understood
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Martin Lewis urges Brits to check meter readings before Price Cap drop on July 1
"It's meter reading week," Martin Lewis has reminded Brits to check their meters before the price cap drops on July 1. Energy prices are going to fall for many households on July 1 if you're on a standard variable tariff like approximately 85%
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Weymouth put in 'most complete' display to beat Poole
WEYMOUTH 167-5 (20pts) beat POOLE TOWN II 165 (5pts) by five wickets A FIVE-WICKET haul for Neil Walton and a rapid half-century from Dom Webb has seen Weymouth hold off a spirited performance from Poole Town Seconds to win their County Division
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Tragedy as man dies at beach
A man has died at a beach in west Dorset. Emergency services rushed to Cogden Beach, along the coast road, late on Saturday night after police received a report about an unresponsive man at 11.20pm. A man, aged in his 70s and from Frome, Somerset
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Put your questions to West Dorset's parliamentary candidates
The public has the chance to hear West Dorset's parliamentary candidates answer questions during an online hustings. A West Dorset event will happen live and online tomorrow, Wednesday, with a prompt start of 7pm. It is scheduled to end at
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Large amounts of cocaine and heroin seized
Twelve arrests have been made and a 'significant amount of heroin and cocaine' has been seized by Dorset Police in targeted raids in one week. Officers were taking part in the latest cross-force operation aimed at tackling drug crime across the
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Police called to woman "in crisis"
Police were called to reports of a woman "in crisis" in Weymouth. While out on patrols along Brunswick Terrace and Custom House Quay as part of Dorset Police's 100 days of summer campaign, an officer received a report of a woman "in crisis" in
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Biker still in serious condition after coast road crash
A man remains in hospital after a serious crash on the coast road. As previously reported, a crash on the B3157 Bramdon Lane between the junctions for Rodden and Langton Herring was reported to police at 4.42pm on Monday June 10. It involved
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Police issue update after holiday park death
Two people have been released under investigation following the death of a man at a holiday park near Dorchester. As previously reported, Dorset Police received a report at 12.27am on Sunday, June 23 2024 raising concern for the welfare of a man
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Warning of road closures across Dorset
Drivers in and around Dorset will have four National Highways road closures to watch out for this week. And two of them are expected to cause delays of between 10 and 30 minutes. The latest expected works list, with notes from National Highways
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Tesco making major change to meal deals with addition of more than 20 new products
Tesco is making a major change to its meal deals with the addition of more than 20 new products to the range. From Walkers Crisps and Pepsi Max to BLT sandwiches and protein yoghurts, Tesco meals deals already have something to suit everyone's
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Two men flee scene following attempted burglary
Police are searching for two men who reportedly tried to break into a property in Weymouth. Dorset Police received a report that two men were trying to gain entry to an address in Great George Street. When seen by a member of the public, the
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Motorcyclist taken to hospital following crash with van
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital following a crash. The crash involved a motorcyclist in his 30s and a van which took place on Church Hill, Piddlehinton this morning. Police attended the incident with the ambulance service and the
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Crashed car abandoned in car park
A CAR has been left destroyed in Swannery car park after reports of a crash. A red Peugeot has been left abandoned with police tape around it and debris on the ground. A passerby said multiple cars had been involved in a crash late at night
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Air ambulance lands in Dorchester
An air ambulance has landed at a play park in Dorchester for a medical emergency. It was seen circling Dorchester at around 9.35am today before landing a Sandringham Play Park near St Mary's Catholic First School. The nature of the incident
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Collapsed manhole blocks main road
A main road is now partially blocked due to a collapsed manhole. Both ways of the A352 Wareham Road have been blocked due to a collapsed manhole between Warmwell Cross (Broadmayne) and The Red Lion Hotel (Winfrith Newburgh). Spilled fuel has
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Wellness day cancelled due to "unforeseen circumstances"
A wellness event organised by Weymouth Town Council has been cancelled. The free wellness day was due to take place at the park and ride site in Weymouth on Saturday, June 29, from 11am until 3pm. However Weymouth Town Council has confirmed
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Police urges football fans to drink responsibly
The police has warned football fans in Dorset to drink responsibly during the Euro 2024 football tournament. Dorset Police said that some people may be drinking more than they typically would if they are watching football matches down the pub in
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Dorset company sees online sales more than double
Online sales for a Dorset recycling company have more than doubled following the launch of a new ecommerce website. Eco Sustainable Solutions, which has sites at Weymouth and Piddlehinton, has reported the the company is generating sales of up
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What is the legal height of a garden hedge between neighbours in the UK?
Unkept hedges can be a nuisance for many living in residential areas with particularly bad ones blocking pavements and sunlight. With this, many will be wondering what the law around hedge heights is and if the ones in their area are up to code
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Village road to be temporarily closed
A VILLAGE road will be temporarily closed for road maintenance and resurfacing works. Beaulieu Wood in Buckland Newton will be shut in both directions from the junction with B3143 to Brockhampton, a distance of approximately 2,270 metres. The
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Popularity of stirring military convoy forces its return
THE stirring sight and sounds of a Second World War convoy rolling into a Dorset town proved such a draw it has been announced that the emotional event will return. The Armour and Embarkation event returned to Dorchester on Saturday with wartime
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This is the 5-minute passport check everyone should do before travelling
When booking a holiday, there’s plenty of things to remember like your passport and travel insurance but there’s one thing you should do that might need bumping up your priority list. While you’ll probably remember to pack your passport in your
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90-year-old's victory in river path campaign
A 90-year-old Dorchester resident said she is ‘delighted’ after a safety barrier was removed at the entrance to a path, allowing her to access a beauty spot on her mobility scooter. As previously reported, Amanda Dore was blocked from using the
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Increase in foster carers - helped by big rise in fees
THE number of foster carers in Dorset has increased during the year – helped by a 25% rise in fees. The county now has 187 foster carers – up from 169 on the same time a year ago, but councillors have been told that even more are needed. Dorset
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Newly refurbished park to open this week
A newly refurbished park in Weymouth will open to the public this week. Radipole Park and Gardens was meant to officially open on Saturday, June 15, however, due to poor weather conditions, the official opening was postponed, along with a planned
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Misery for motorists as weeks of A35 closures start
A large section of the A35 is to close overnight as three weeks of maintenance work begins. As of today, the Bridport to Axminster stretch will shut at 8pm and reopen at 6am the following morning. This will continue until July 18 before the
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Business owners proud to be helping with prisoner rehabilitation
Poundbury business owners are proud to be helping prisoners with their rehabilitation. Healthy pet supplement firm Dorwest Herbs has announced it has been working with and supporting the 100 & First Foundation charity, which aims to help stop prisoners
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Students show off their art at official launch of college's £30k gallery project
Students showcased their works of art at the official launch of a project to build a new £30,000 gallery. Weymouth College students across all levels of Art, Design and Photography courses unveiled their end of year art exhibition 'Interwoven'.
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Children to 'come first' with family support reforms
Families across Dorset will lead on plans to reform children's services in the county. Last year, Dorset Council was selected by the government to be one of only three 'pathfinder organisations' to design major reforms to children's services.
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Yarn bombers score again with fabulous Euros creations
Yarn bombers have scored again after coming up with a football-themed creation to celebrate England competing at the the Euros. The anonymous yarn bombers who target the post box half-way down Rylands Lane in Wyke Regis have once again outdone
