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Former Labour minister joins Tory candidate on campaign trail

Richard Drax, parliamentary candidate for South Dorset, was joined by Baroness Hoey, former Labour minister and MP for Vauxhall, at events in Weymouth. Drax and crossbench peer Kate Hoey began their day at Weymouth Pavilion, where they met Phil

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U-turn over using car park for cruise ship shuttle buses

Portland Port and Dorset Council have made a dramatic U-turn on their decision to use a car park as a drop-off point for shuttle buses - but conditions have been put in place for the port to follow. As previously reported, residents have been frustrated

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Tyrrell and Lake lift trophies at Came Down championship

BEN Tyrrell and John Lake took home silverware as Came Down Golf Club held its annual club championship. The event was played over two days with a field of 74 challenging to claim the gross and nett trophies on offer. On a great weekend of

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Molesley hints at optimum Terras squad size for 2024/25

WEYMOUTH manager Mark Molesley has hinted at his preferred squad size going into the 2024/25 Vanarama National League South season. New rules this term mean all National League clubs can make five substitutions and have seven players on the bench

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Dorset must 'stick to our guns' in Berkshire quarter-final

DORSET are looking to capitalise on their place in the NCCA Trophy quarter-finals after the cricketing gods smiled on them last weekend. Having already played their four matches, bouncing back with two defeats after beginning with two losses, Dorset

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Banks post updates on issues as Barclays and Nationwide clients face pay delays

It has been a chaotic morning for major banks including HSBC, Nationwide and Virgin Money after issues with mobile banking apps and delays in salary payments. Thousands of account holders with the three major banks have reported issues this morning

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Urgent appeal to find teenager last seen near bus station

AN urgent appeal has been issued to people across the county to help find a missing teenager. Jack Adams, also known as Grace and G, was last seen at around 1.30pm on Tuesday, June 25, near Poole bus station. He has now been found. Jack

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'Everyone loved her': Tributes paid to woman who died in fall at quarry

TRIBUTES have today been paid to a woman who died in a tragic walking accident on the Dorset coast. Cattrin Wickens, 82, was using walking poles as she followed husband Robert down a set of steps above Winspit Quarry when she suddenly lost her

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Don't miss our 8 page proms supplement in Saturday’s Dorset Echo

It was a night to remember for students who said an emotional farewell to classmates and teachers. The sun shone for the Atlantic Academy prom held for year 11 at Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy. It was one of many proms that

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Horror crash leaves three in hospital

Three people were injured in a 'terrifying' crash which saw a car smash into a seafront bar in Weymouth. At lunchtime on Friday, a car mounted pavement and went through the outdoor seating area at the Nook Cocktail Bar on the Esplanade. Emergency

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Woman who died after falling into quarry named as inquest opens

A woman who died after falling at a disused quarry has been named as an inquest has opened into her death. Assistant coroner for Dorset, Richard Middleton, opened the inquest into the death of Cattrin Wickens, 82, at Bournemouth town hall today

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Wimborne get tactics spot on against Triangle

WIMBORNE II 288-2 (20pts) beat PORTLAND RT 182 (4pts) by 106 runs PORTLAND Red Triangle were defeated by 106 runs against a Wimborne Seconds side using tactics to perfection in their County Division One clash at the Leaze. Having amassed 288

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Witnesses tell of 'terror' moment car smashed into seafront bar

People have told of the 'terrifying' moment a car mounted the curb and crashed into a seafront bar in Weymouth earlier today. As reported, the car crashed into the outdoor seating of Nook Cocktail Bar at 12.23pm today, injuring two people.

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Public warned 'DO NOT ENTER WATER' by RNLI after seafront crash

MEMBERS of the public have been warned not to enter the water by the RNLI whilst lifeguards are assisting with an ongoing incident on Weymouth seafront. AN RNLI tannoy announcement said: "We advise you do not enter the water as due to an ongoing

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Man arrested and drugs seized in police raid

DRUGS and cash were seized and a man was arrested during a police raid in Crossways this morning. Neighbourhood policing officers have executed a warrant at Mount Skippet Way in Crossways. READ MORE: Police raid flats on Mount Skippet Way in

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RECAP: Three hurt as car smashes into seafront bar

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Car crashes into popular seaside bar

A car has crashed into a popular bar along Weymouth seafront forcing a major town centre road to close. Weymouth's Esplanade has been closed from the King's Statue to the pavilion after a car crashed into the front of Nook Bar earlier today.

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Pro-Palestinian protest to take place outside town centre bank

Pro-Palestinian campaigners in Dorset are planning on holding a 'die-in' protest outside of a town centre bank this weekend. The Dorset Palestine Solidarity Campaign will be gathering outside Barclays Bank in Dorchester tomorrow (Saturday, June

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Police raid block of flats in village

POLICE have raided a block of flats in Crossways in the last few moments. Police cars were seen surrounding a building on Mount Skippet Way at around 10am this morning. Police surrounding a building in Crossways (Image: Supplied) Police presence

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Drivers warned of major delays as main route closed

Motorists heading north are advised to allow extra time for their journeys this morning following a serious collision which  closed the northbound carriageway of the M5 between junctions 25 and 24 near Taunton. An HGV struck a bridge parapet at

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Historical writer celebrates new book with book signing

A historical fiction writer will be visiting Weymouth for a special book signing event. Somerset writer, Justin Newland, is celebrating the launch of his new novel, The Mark of the Salamander. He will be signing copies at WH Smith on 87 – 89

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‘He might be back’ – Dorset museum launch appeal to revive star’s tank

A DORSET tank museum has launched a £50,000 fundraiser to revive a Hollywood movie star’s favourite vehicle. Arnold Schwarzenegger served in the Austrian movie before he became a big-time film star. After serving, Schwarzenegger bought a M47

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TV presenter’s touching gesture for homeless people in Dorset

A renowned antiques expert and TV presenter will be visiting Dorchester for a special auction to raise money for a homeless charity. James Braxton, who has appeared on BBC's Antiques Road Trip, and Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is, will be visiting

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Excitement builds at return of steam and vintage fair

A popular steam and vintage show is returning to Dorset. The Chickerell Steam and Vintage Show is set to bring an impressive display of vintage cars, lorries motorbikes and steam engines to Moor Farm from Friday, July 5 – Sunday, July 7. It

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Meet your local Funeral Director – Dorchester

Throughout the next few months, Grassby & Sons will be introducing you to some of their local Funeral Directors from Dorchester and Weymouth. This month it is the turn of the original funeral branch, Grassby Funeral Service in Dorchester. There

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Main Dorset road to be closed for works

A MAIN road will be closed for overnight maintenance works. The A350 Shaston Road at Stourpaine, north of Blandford, will be shut between the hours of 8pm and 5am for workers to carry out asphalt preservation and lining improvements. The works

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Holidaymakers flock to 'lovely' beach as temperatures soar

Holidaymakers have been out enjoying the hottest week of the year as temperatures soared in Weymouth. The sun was out and so were the visitors to Weymouth beach as temperatures hit 27c this week. Ice cream kiosks were busy with beach revellers

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'Why choose Swannery car park for reduced fees - what about locals?'

REDUCED parking fees are a good idea to keep tourists coming to Weymouth but why choose The Swannery car park? Yes the tourists use that car park but what about locals who wish to browse the shops (many of us still like to do this) and find the

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Weymouth 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 Weymouth area are currently open to claims from genuine parties. Anyone with an authentic claim to the

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Major festival to return to town "bigger and better"

Weymouth’s annual festival of music, light and drumbeats is returning “bigger and better” for its fourth year. We Are Weymouth Business Improvement District (BID) has announced the return of the performing arts festival Dusk Til Dark back on Friday

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Poole Harbour Festival – live music and good times we can all afford!

Summer’s in the air and festival season is here – it’s Glastonbury weekend and dedicated local music fans are already planning their trips to Reading and Leeds in August. But in between the headlining grabbing big hitters comes Poole Harbour Festival

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Hospital ‘sorry’ over woman’s death after hip operation went wrong

A woman died after a hip replacement went wrong and a lack of certain out-of-hours medical support meant she was transported miles in an emergency - a report has found. Brendan Allen, area coroner for Dorset, has written a Prevention of Future

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Red Arrows to soar over Dorset this weekend - here's when

THE Red Arrows are making a return to Bournemouth Airport this weekend - here's when you can see them. 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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Almost 100 people paint in the streets

Just shy of 100 painters took to a community in Dorset to paint the day away in a huge project for prizes. The Art in Poundbury project, Art in the Squares, took place across the development in Dorchester on Saturday, June 22. An artist under

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Health board told to tighten up procedures

DORSET’S health and wellbeing board has been told it needs to tighten up on some of its processes and procedures. Patricia Miller, from Dorset NHS, said she was uncomfortable about how the county’s Better Care Fund was signed off by officers and

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Chef stole £4,000 of items from hotel after quitting his job

A disgruntled chef stole laptops and cash from a hotel where he used to work, claiming the business owed him money. 42-year-old Gareth Revens, of Franchise Street in Weymouth, appeared before Weymouth Magistrates’ Court yesterday, where he pleaded

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Here’s why the Times Radio bus was parked at the seafront

Weymouth residents were given the opportunity to take part in political debate as a rather unique bus turned up on the seafront. The Times Radio Election bus pulled up on Weymouth Esplanade yesterday afternoon to speak with members of the public

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Joy Wilson - Independent candidate: Why should you vote for me in South Dorset?

Ahead of the general election on Thursday, July 4, the candidates for South and West Dorset have spoken to The Echo about why they should get your vote. Each day, one candidate will be featured. Today's candidate is Joy Wilson Joy Wilson, Independent