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School campaigns to reduce speed limit
CHILDREN at a Dorset primary school are campaigning to have the speed limits reduced so they can ‘safely walk to school.’ Children, parents, and teachers at Stoborough Primary School are lobbying to reduce the speed limit along the Wareham Causeway
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'Check your change': The rare 50p sold for almost 1,000 times its face value
We are all being urged to check our change for a rare 50p coin after one sold for almost 1,000 times its face value at auction this week. The coin, a Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin, sold for £490 on eBay. It is one of the Royal Mint’s rarest
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Rodgers takes 8-36 to sink Martinstown
MARTINSTOWN 96 (5pts) lost to CHRISTCHURCH 147 (22pts) by 51 runs MARTINSTOWN suffered their first Wessex Internet Dorset League defeat of the season courtesy of a 51-run reverse at home to Christchurch. Charlie Durant’s men had taken victory
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Clarke was 'stand-out candidate' for Terras U23s job
FRANKLYN Clarke was the “stand-out candidate” to take the vacant Weymouth Under-23s job, first-team boss Mark Molesley has revealed. Clarke took the head coach role after Craig Adams stepped away as manager following the end of the 2023/24 season
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Back of the net! Weymouth celebrate walking football cup win
WEYMOUTH Walking Football Club is celebrating a maiden piece of silverware after conquering all comers in the Europa Conference Cup at Blackpool. Weymouth took two squads to Lancashire, aptly named Clarets and Blues. However, they were drawn
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'Do not eat': Iceland issues warning to customers over 'health risk'
Iceland has issued a recall as customers have been warned not to eat a product which may be a possible health risk. The supermarket is recalling its Iceland 4 Golden Savoury Rice Steam Bags because they may contain crustaceans, fish, milk and molluscs
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Dorset beach named among best UK seaside picnic spots
A "quintessentially British" Dorset beach has been named among the best UK seaside picnic spots according to a new list. Branksome Chine was included alongside six other locations in a feature from The Times. Discussing the creation of the
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Association to welcome talk on coast and countryside
A local association of the National Trust is holding a talk on the coast and the countryside. The South Dorset association of the National Trust is holding a talk on Thursday, July 18 at Brownsword Hall in Pummery Square in Poundbury. John
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Pro-Palestinian campaigners hold 'die-in' outside bank
Around 50 pro-Palestinian campaigners held a ‘die-in’ outside of a town centre bank in Dorset at the weekend. The Dorset Palestine Solidarity Campaign gathered outside of Barclays Bank on South Street in Dorchester on Saturday, June 29. The action
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Call the Midwife favourite confirms their future on the show amid sudden exit
A fan-favourite star of Call the Midwife has revealed whether she will be back in the show for the latest series following her exit in series 13. Helen George has appeared on the BBC show as Nurse Trixie Franklin since it first started in 2012
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July Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?
If you own Premium Bonds or are just curious to see who won the top £1 million prize, look no further. National Savings and Investment (NS&I) has announced the 2024 July winners. Only two lucky winners get to claim the top million-pound
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Drivers warned new AI cameras 'can spy inside' cars
Drivers have been warned that new AI cameras, which are being trialled by a number of UK police forces, can 'spy inside' cars. The new cameras, which use artificial intelligence, are being used by ten police forces across the country and could
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Fake money circulating in town centre
An investigation has been launched after counterfeit money was used in the town centre. While out on patrols as part of Dorset Police's 100 days of summer campaign, officers from Weymouth and Portland Neighbourhood Policing Team received a report
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Rosie Morrell - 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. Rosie Morrell, Independent parliamentary candidate for South Dorset: "I am the co-founder
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Marcus White - Independent candidate: Why should you vote for me in West 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. Marcus White, Independent parliamentary candidate for West Dorset: "I am the leader of
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8 ways you can keep slugs off your plants without harming them
If you have a garden or similar outdoor space to enjoy, you might have noticed that you’re sharing it with an army of slugs. While pretty harmless, slugs can leave slimy trails on your garden furniture and patio plus they might even start to munch
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King Charles £10 note sells for £17,000 - what you should look for
Brits have been told to keep a close eye on their bank notes after a new King Charles III £10 note sold for £17,000 at auction. The charity auction event, held by Spink & Son on behalf of the Bank of England, featured 262 lots of new £10 notes
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Feeling tired or lacking energy? It might be a sign of Vitamin B deficiency
Vitamin B12 is important for our overall health but you may be getting less than you need without realising it. Vitamin B deficiency occurs when a lack of vitamin B12 or folate causes the body to produce abnormally large red blood cells that cannot
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Wanted man may be in Dorset
A man who is wanted after failing to appear in court on drug charges may be in Dorset. Police are appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of Daniel Huni, who is wanted on a warrant after failing to appear in court. The 28-year-old
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Labour 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. Lloyd Hatton, Labour parliamentary candidate for South Dorset: "This election is South
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Two-vehicle crash on Portland Beach Road
A crash caused heavy traffic on Portland Beach Road at the weekend. Police were called to a two-vehicle crash at 2.23pm on Saturday. Police say that there were no reports of serious injuries. A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "We received
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Conservative 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. Richard Drax, Conservative parliamentary candidate for South Dorset: "IT’S extraordinary
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Man needing medical help arrested for alleged disturbance the night before
A man who needed urgent medical help this morning has been arrested for causing an alleged disturbance last night. Police and ambulance could be seen on Derby Street, Weymouth early this morning at 8.10am responding to a man needing medical attention
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Data reveals shocking crash statistics at busy Dorset roundabout
SHOCKING figures show multiple fatal crashes and hundreds of collisions have occurred on a busy roundabout in the past three years. The Bakers Arms Roundabout runs along the A35 at Lytchett Minster in Dorset. OUr sister paper, The Daily Echo
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Biker injured in crash on A35
A biker has been injured in a single-vehicle crash on the A35. Police were called to the crash involving a motorbike on the A35 at Askerswell on Friday, June 28 at 6.31pm. Police and ambulance attended the incident. Police say the motorcyclist
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Main road blocked due to rush hour crash
Serious delays have been reported due to a crash on the A31. The westbound lane was reportedly blocked between Stoney Cross and Picket Post. Heavy traffic had been reported, but the road is now fully open and cleared. AA said: "One lane
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Armed robbers held women at gun point while ransacking home
ARMED robbers held a mother and her daughter at gun point while threatening to kill them during a raid of their Sandbanks home. The career criminals, Aaron Evans, 41 and Ashley Fulton, 42, paraded as police officers before tying a woman up and
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Large amount of counterfeit tobacco and cigarettes seized
Suspected counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco have been seized following a vehicle search. The car was searched just outside Dorchester yesterday evening. Police are liaising with Trading Standards and the HMRC for its investigation. No
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A37 closed due to three-vehicle crash
Delays were reported this morning due to a crash on the A37. The A37 was partially blocked in both directions, with queueing traffic due to a three-vehicle crash at Gascoyne Lane - north of Dorchester near Wrackleford. The crash is now reported
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Open-air performance of classic love story comes to Portland
An outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s classic love story will be coming to Portland. The theatre company Illyria will be returning to the Pennsylvania Castle Estate to perform Romeo and Juliet on Tuesday, July 23. Audiences will get to experience
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Army nurse Karen provides life-changing support
Nurse Karen knows all about the issues veterans and their families face – as she is a veteran herself. After dedicating 40 years to caring for soldiers and their families as an Army nurse, Karen is still looking after the Armed Forces community
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PICTURES: Hundreds gather for eleventh year of popular music and arts festival
Hundreds gathered for the return of a popular music and arts festival in Dorset that raises money for a local charity. The eleventh Chesil Rocks music and arts festival took place with events on three days this year between Thursday, June 20 to
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Crash victim: ‘I can’t leave the house - I wish the driver had done a better job’
A WIDOW who was hit by a motorist has said the injuries have left her unable to leave the house and made her wish "the driver had done a better job". The emotional statement by Janine Russell was read out in court, where she her life has "changed
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Popular café reopens with new look in new location
A café owner has thanked the community as it reopened at a new location. As previously reported, Emma Ayles had to close the site of her café, the Caddy Shack, a transformed shipping container based at the Weymouth Rugby Club car park, on Monmouth
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Town council decides not to change its name
COUNCILLORS have decided they will not change the name of Weymouth Town Council. A proposal was put forward by Honorary Alderman Peter Rendall, a former Weymouth and Portland borough councillor, to change the name of Weymouth Town Council to Weymouth
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WATCH: "Britain at its best"- Historic floral clock restored to its glory
Crowds gathered in Weymouth to watch history being made as a historic clock cuckooed for the first time in more than thirty years. A grand opening ceremony was held on Saturday, June 29 for the new clock house and refurbished cuckoo clockworks
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Man breached court order by watching porn on incognito mode on work laptop
A MAN breached a court order by watching porn on his work laptop. 24-year-old George Day, of Bittles Green in Motcombe, appeared before Weymouth Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, June 27. He was charged with two counts of breaching a Sexual Harm
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Advice issued after fire breaks out near beach
An emergency service has shared advice after a small fire broke out at a beach in west Dorset. Crew from Bridport Fire Station were called to a small fire close to Cogden Beach near Burton Bradstock on Saturday afternoon. Upon their arrival
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Prisoner illegally texted from mobile phone
A MAN who texted his daughter whilst in prison has had his sentence extended by eight weeks. 45-year-old John Minchinton is currently serving a prison sentence in HMP Guys Marsh. He appeared at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court via video link on
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Chief Brexit negotiator on South Dorset campaign trail
Lord Frost, Chief Brexit Negotiator and Europe Adviser to PM Boris Johnson spent the day campaigning with South Dorset parliamentary candidate Richard Drax in Swanage and Corfe Castle. The veteran diplomat, civil servant and politician accompanied
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Man found with more than 3,000 indecent images of a child on his laptop
A Dorset man pleaded guilty to possessing more than 3,000 indecent images of a child. 44-year-old Timothy Johnson, of Kings Street in Sturminster Marshall was charged with three counts of making indecent photographs of a child. The charges