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Sri Lanka great Sangakkara hits maiden Dorset League century
ABBOTSBURY 207-6 (7pts) lost to SHILLINGSTONE 301-5 (18pts) by 94 runs KUMAR Sangakkara scored a majestic 126 from only 95 balls to record his maiden Dorset League ton as Shillingstone beat Abbotsbury by 94 runs in County Division Three. Sri
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Care agency which 'put people at risk of serious harm' forced to close
A Dorset agency has been forced to close after it ‘continued to breach regulations’ which put people ‘at risk of serious harm’. Tender-Hearted Care, a domiciliary care agency for adults, can no longer operate having been de-registered with Care
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Dorset couple open fresh seaweed spa overlooking Dorset coast
A DORSET couple has opened a unique seaweed spa with a partnership from the National Trust. Jade and Dan Scott own Sae Seaweed, a new relaxing seaweed spa at Studland. The couple also sells handpicked seaweed products such as scrubs and masks
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Extremely rare banknote sells for £32,000 at auction
An extremely rare banknote has sold for £32,000 after being expected to fetch more than £24,000. The rare £100 note, from the Liverpool branch of the Bank of England, dates back to 1855 and was one of the key lots in an auction of British and Irish
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Health expert issues fresh calls for 'heavy taxation' on ultra-processed foods
A health expert has said 'ultra-processed' foods (UPF) should face 'heavy taxation' and suggested that the revenue from this be used to subsidise fresh produce. This comes amid calls for tobacco-style warning signs on product packets and for a
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'Why on earth' Nestle fans exclaim as they learn chocolate bar has been discontinued
Nestle has confirmed it has discontinued Yorkie Orange chocolate bars from its range, much to the disappointment of fans. The food and drink company is well known for a range of products including Kit Kat, Smarties, Nesquik and Nescafe coffee.
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5 top tips to save money on petrol and diesel this summer
With drivers being warned that petrol and diesel prices remaining "persistently high" many of us will be looking at ways we can save money on fuel this summer. The RAC said prices for petrol and diesel in Britain are “far higher than they should
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JK Rowling slams another former Harry Potter star over trans controversy
JK Rowling has responded to actor David Tennant after comments made at the British LGBT Awards. Tennant previously played Barty Crouch Jr in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, an adaptation of Rowling's best-selling novel. Tennant was speaking
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Corrie legend Gail Platt’s exit storyline ‘revealed’ as icon character to return
Coronation Street legend Gail Platt’s exit storyline has reportedly been revealed following the character's upcoming exit after 50 years. Platt, played by actress Helen Worth, was confirmed to be leaving the ITV soap earlier this month when Worth
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Police appeal after seafront horror crash leaves man and woman seriously injured
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after two people have been 'seriously injured' in a crash on the Esplanade in Weymouth. As previously reported, Dorset Police received a report at 12.23pm on Friday 28 June 2024 that a grey Mercedes
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Youths caught fleeing from building site after report of theft
Police issue advice to parents after youths scattered from the area of a building site following reports of a theft in progress. Officers were called to a reported theft in progress in an area of Poundbury yesterday evening (Friday, June 28) where
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Elderly man seriously assaulted in popular park
An elderly man suffered a serious assault in a popular park A man was later arrested in connection with the incident on Portland yesterday afternoon. A spokesperson for Weymouth and Portland Police said: "At around 16:20 officers from Portland
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Drivers warned of new 'mandatory' speed limiters being fitted on cars this month
Drivers have been warned that their cars could be fitted with ‘mandatory’ speed limiters following a change to driving laws this month. A shift in EU driving rules will see the implementation of the speed limiters, and it has the potential to impact
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Take our driving theory quiz as 88 per cent fail these 5 basic test questions
88% of drivers could not answer these five basic theory questions correctly and more than 50% would have failed their tests if they retook it today, according to new research. 2010 drivers were surveyed and only one in 10 could answer all the
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PICTURES: Tank Fest 2024 rumbles into Bovington
THOUSANDS are set to make the annual pilgrimage to Tankfest 2024 in Bovington to see some of the world's most iconic tanks in action. Taking place from June 28-30, a reported 10,000 people will visit Bovington this weekend for the world's best
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'Shock' as police seize drugs from flat in raid
Residents of Crossways have spoken of their "shock" after police raided a block of flats, seizing drugs and arresting a man. As previously reported, drugs and cash were seized and a man was arrested during a police raid in Crossways. Marion
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Households could save £1,000 a year on weekly shop with little known trick
Households have been told they could save up to more than £1,000 a year on their weekly shop by using vouchers. A recent study revealed that shoppers could each save an average of £532 a year by using voucher codes, the equivalent of £1,223 per
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'Nightmare road closures killing pub trade'
'Nightmare' roadworks are 'completely killing' the local pub trade, it is feared. Overnight closures on the A35 between Axminster and Bridport began on Monday, with the road shut from 8pm until 6am until July 18. Work will then move to the Bridport
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Club pays tribute to 'great friend' with donation in his honour
A sports club has made a generous donation to a youth organisation in Weymouth in honour of a beloved club founder who recently passed away. STEPS Club for Young People based on Chickerell Road has been presented a cheque of £412.37 by the Wyke
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WATCH: ‘Psychic seal’ predicts England win in Euros
Gareth Southgate's England team has been given a 'seal' of approval from one of Weymouth's cuter residents. The Three Lions progression into the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 is all but assured - according to some psychic seals in Weymouth.
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Countdown to popular family fun day
A big day of family fun is returning to Dorset. The Family Fun Day is set to take place at Weymouth Rugby Club, Monmouth Avenue, on Sunday, July 14 from midday-7pm. The event is organised by Caroline Lampard on behalf of Weldmar Hospicecare
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Adventure farm animal shelter plan approved
THE retention of an animal shelter at the Putlake Adventure Farm and proposals for a beach sauna at Swanage feature among the Purbeck area plans decided this week. Also on the list is the removal of Ash trees at Lulworth Castle estate, replacing
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Man freed after becoming trapped in car crash
A man was freed from his car after crashing into a tree. Fire crews from Lyme Regis Fire Station and Charmouth Fire Station were called to a report of a single vehicle crash in the Catherston Leweston area at around 2.43pm on Thursday, June 27
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'We are desperately disappointed': Country park cancels Christmas event
A COUNTRY park in Dorset has made the ‘tough decision’ to cancel one of its Christmas events this year. Santa Specials will no longer be taking place at the Moors Valley Country Park railway this Christmas. The event has been cancelled to allow
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Tributes paid to angler who died fishing at the beach
Tributes have been paid to a keen angler who will be 'missed by all who knew him.' Mike Rose sadly passed away at Cogden Beach on Saturday night while fishing the Southern League and Opens match. As reported, emergency services rushed to the
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Changes to library opening hours come into effect next week
The new opening times for Dorset’s libraries will be coming into effect next week. Dorset Council announced an update to opening hours as part of its new library strategy development programme to modernise libraries in the county. The changes
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DWP could pay you £737 a month if you have one of these mental health conditions
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) might pay people £737 a month if they suffer from certain mental health conditions. Over 1.3 million people across Britain were claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for psychiatric disorders by
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Safeguarding evening warns parents of modern dangers
A safeguarding evening will be held in a primary school in Weymouth where parents will be informed how to keep children safe from modern dangers. Chickerell Primary Academy will be holding a free discussion evening from 6pm to 7.30pm at Willowbed
