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Pupils to run café from new community building
A new community hub has opened at a primary school in north Dorset. Sherborne Primary School has opened its brand new Community Hub building this week, following donations and support from local groups and charities. The new building, set within
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New cocktail and coffee bar set to open
A COCKTAIL and coffee bar has been agreed for an empty Poundbury building. The site, in Crown Square, had originally been intended for shop or office use, but a change to a coffee and cocktail bar has now been approved by Dorset Council. The
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Green light for beachside sauna
A BEACHSIDE sauna hut has been approved for Swanage. It follows a trend of other Dorset resorts now boasting their own beach sauna – popular with sea swimmers, including at Seatown and Studland. The Swanage sauna, of just 17 square metres,
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Jet2holidays announce new destination from Bournemouth after 'strong demand'
JET2HOLIDAYS has announced a new destination for passengers flying out of Bournemouth after ‘strong demand’ from holidaymakers. The package holiday company will offer trips to the Costa de la Luz region of Spain, via Faro Airport, throughout summer
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The Red Arrows are heading back to Dorset
RED Arrows fans will be treated to a visit by the iconic jets at Bournemouth Airport this weekend. The world-famous aerobatic display team will fly in and out of the airport at Hurn on Saturday and Sunday. The jets will land in Bournemouth
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Tight wins for New Body and Zest - netball round-up
NEW BODY FITNESS 44 BUGLERS 40 NEW Body Fitness edged a highly competitive South & West Dorset League Premier Division clash with Buglers 44-40. Buglers led after some great interceptions and outstanding shots from GS Emily England. However
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Magpies snap up left-back Hutchinson
DORCHESTER Town have concluded a deal for defender Harry Hutchinson. The Magpies had been searching for a left-back after seeing efforts to secure three options frustrated. Ollie Haste and Harvey Hughes are both on scholarships stateside, while
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Arrest after hit-and-run in town centre
A man has been arrested after a hit-and-run in a town centre. Police received a report of a crash in Bridport town centre at around 10.30am today. A 43-year-old man from Bridport was arrested for driving offences, failing to provide a specimen
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Caravan 'completely destroyed' in fire
A caravan was completely destroyed in a fire. Two fire crews from Dorchester rushed to a caravan in Piddletrenthide earlier today (Wednesday, June 26). A spokesperson for Dorchester Fire Station said: "Earlier today, both On-Call crews from
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Don't miss our school prom picture special in tomorrow's Echo
PROMS are being held across Dorset as students get ready to bid their classmates and teachers a fond farewell. The Dorset Echo is providing coverage of these proms in its paper editions and online. Don't miss our Dorset Studio School prom picture
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Fire breaks out at boatyard
A fire has broken out at a boatyard. Two fire engines have been sent to Ferry Bridge marina off Portland Beach Road this afternoon. Upon arrival, a small area of rubbish was found alight, and firefighters remained at the scene for a while after
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Street drinkers removed for being 'incredibly intoxicated and abusive'
Community safety patrol officers in Weymouth have been out 'disrupting' street drinking in Weymouth town centre. The officers were out on foot patrol through the town yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, June 26) and came across a group of six people
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Terras sign forward after Ayr United exit
WEYMOUTH have secured forward Francis Amartey for the 2024/25 Vanarama National League South season, subject to international clearance. Weymouth have been able to agree a deal for Amartey after Ayr United refused their contractual option to extend
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Dorset aristocrat and partner guilty of concealing birth of baby
Dorset aristocrat Constance Marten and her partner have been found guilty of hiding the birth of their baby who was found dead in a Lidl shopping bag after a high-profile search, it can now be reported. Marten, 37, and Mark Gordon, 50, went off
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Train delays and cancellations due to 'track failure'
A signalling problem is causing disruption to train services today. There are some cancellations and delays to trains running from Weymouth to Southampton Central due to a 'track circuit failure' Trains are having to run at reduced speeds on
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Junior doctors strikes to impact Dorset hospital
Junior doctors at a Dorset hospital will be striking from tomorrow. Some medically led activity at Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester will be postponed for five days due to the strikes which are set to take place from 7am. Patients will be
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Enjoy an evening of summer folk music at this Dorset venue
People can evening of folk music at an upcoming summer concert. Dorset Chamber Choir has announced details of its upcoming Summer Serenade, which will feature music “perfect for a summer evening.” The programme will include madrigals and folk
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Shakespeare classic tours to open air venue in Dorset
An acclaimed theatre company will be performing one of Shakespeare’s earliest plays at an open-air venue in Dorset. The company Three Inch Fools will be touring to Dorset with Shakespeare’s farcical comedy play The Comedy of Errors. It will
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Enjoy live music in a field of sunflowers this summer
Musicians are being sought to play in a field of sunflowers and raise money for an incredible charity. The Dorset Sunflower Trail is returning this summer and along with it, organisers are bringing a whole host of new events. This includes
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Mayor's charity officially chosen
The Mayor of Weymouth has chosen his charity for the year. Cllr Jon Orrell who was elected as the Mayor of Weymouth on May 14, has named the Lantern Trust as his chosen charity. The Lantern Trust is an independent registered charity that was
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Probate notice for man who died in Weymouth
A PROBATE and trustee notice has been published for a man who has passed away in the Weymouth area. It is for Patrick Joseph Byrne of 595 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5BX. He died on May 13. Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925, anyone
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'Build a waterside park at the old council offices'
SOME time ago in your Looking Back feature you published an old picture, above, of Weymouth’s North Quay as an open space with boats for hire on the backwater. Before the plan to build affordable homes on the former municipal offices site is rubber
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Woman with learning disability gets 'dream job' with air ambulance
The life of a young woman with learning disabilities has been transformed after her dream of working for the air ambulance came true. As part of Learning Disability Week, Dorset Council has shared the story of Heather - a woman with learning disabilities
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‘Disgraceful’: Vandals light fire in woodland
People are upset following a woodland fire which is believed to have been started deliberately by vandals. Flammable materials had been dumped at the Two-Mile Coppice in Radipole, Weymouth near to foliage and subsequently set alight. Burnt
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Awards for people who have made a difference to Weymouth and Portland
A civic awards ceremony has recognised community groups in the Weymouth, Chickerell and Portland. Weymouth Civic Society's awards evening at Nothe Fort welcomed the mayors of Weymouth, Portland and Chickerell, along with Dorset councillors.
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Villagers battle to save historic school
Campaigners are desperately trying to raise money to save a village school. The 'Stickleberries' pre-school and day nursery in Winterborne Stickland, about four miles west of Blandford, suddenly closed its doors in August 2023 - leaving hundreds
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Bank wins permission to remove cash machine
AN application by Lloyds Bank to remove a cash machine from the Sherborne branch has been approved. A neighbour has told Dorset Council that the machine should remain in place as it was now the only remaining bank cash machine in the town. His
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'It's my dream:' Excitement as new business opens
An exciting new business has officially opened its doors in Dorset. Former sub-editor and reality star Victoria Boast is the owner of the all-new sìdà yoga studio in Lerret Road, Portland. The forty-year-old never set out to teach yoga, it
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Bid for jacuzzi and sauna room among latest planning applications
A GARDEN room with a home office is among the new East Dorset planning applications to Dorset Council. The proposal, for a Three Legged Cross property, is now open to public consultation. Another home-owner, in Holt, is asking for a jacuzzi
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Dorset winery 'absolutely thrilled' after picking up top awards
A Dorset-based winery and vineyard has been recognised with several prestigious accolades both nationally and internationally. Langham Wine Estate, near Dorchester, is celebrating its continued success in this year’s WineGB Awards and Decanter
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Mysterious 'skull' appears on Dorset cliff-face
AN eerie 'skull' has appeared on a cliff-face in Dorset. The image was spotted by Amanda Thompson while she was walking along Swanage Beach. She said: "The image is on the cliff on Swanage beach at its most northern point by the local cairn
