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Students travel to Dorset to retrace evacuee's steps

Sixth Form students from Hertfordshire travelled to Dorset to follow the trail of former pupils who were evacuated during the Second World War. In 1940, pupils from Haberdashers’ Girls’ School in Hertfordshire were evacuated to Dorchester.

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Libraries to help keep children's minds active over summer holidays

Libraries across Dorset are taking part in a summer reading challenge offering free activities for families. Dorset Library Service is taking part part in the ‘Marvellous Makers’ Summer Reading Challenge which kicks off from Saturday,  July 6.

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Archaeologists discover human remains at major dig

ARCHAEOLOGISTS from Dorset have discovered human remains and artefacts which give new insight into how early Britons adapted to life after the Roman invasion. Amongst the grave goods excavated from the 2000-year-old burial pits and graves were

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Mother of little girl fighting brain cancer tells of 'living nightmare'

A mother has told of her heartbreak as her young daughter fights a rare form of brain cancer. Carly and James Murray were on holiday in France in May with their three children when eight-year-old Pippa fell ill. Dashing to the hospital in Dijon

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Labour 'would support’ massive wind farm off Dorset coast

BURIED plans for an offshore wind farm would be a scheme GB Energy “would support”, a Labour candidate has said.   Jessica Toale, who is running for Labour in Bournemouth West, appeared to suggest she’d back a Navitus -style wind farm off the town

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Firm pulls out of airport as bosses navigate 'headwinds'

CAR hire firm Hertz has left Bournemouth Airport, the company has confirmed.  The Florida-based business ceased its operations from Hurn at the end of June as bosses look to navigate its way through “headwinds”.  A spokesman for Hertz said:

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Jailed in June: Rape fantasist, child abuser and female sex offender

CRIMINALS jailed in June include a rapist who fantasised about abuse, a man who assaulted two children and a female sex offender who targeted her victim in a bathroom. Perry Legg (Image: Dorset Police) Perry Legg, who fantasised about

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Seasiders sail past Beaminster to go second

WEYMOUTH 198-5 (17pts) beat BEAMINSTER 194-5 (6pts) by five wickets A FIVE-WICKET win for Weymouth over Beaminster has seen the Seasiders move to second on the Division One ladder, making next weekend’s fixture against leaders Corfe Mullen a top-of-the-table

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Cheese bite back to earn draw - netball round-up

THE VETERANS HUB 37 COASTAL CHEESE 37 COASTAL Cheese claimed an exciting 37-37 draw with The Veterans Hub in the South & West Dorset League Premier Division. Veterans scored the first goal in an intense match but Coastal closely followed

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Loan market 'vital' for Terras, says Molesley

WEYMOUTH manager Mark Molesley stressed “the loan market will be vital” for the Terras ahead of the upcoming Vanarama National League South season. Weymouth are turning to the loan market due to a summer of inflated deals for players in the local

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Blues ahead of schedule for first friendly

PORTLAND United begin their pre-season campaign this evening with a trip to Shaftesbury to take on Sturminster Newton (7.45pm). The Cherries have moved up from Step 7 to the Western League Division One for 2024/25. Portland view the north Dorset

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Church to raise funds with antiques valuation evening

A church in Weymouth is welcoming an expert to value antiques as it looks to raise funds. All Saints’ Church on Portland Road will be holding an antiques evaluation evening on Friday, July 5. The event will start at 5pm, and run through to

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Two men stranded on rocks in rough seas thank rescuers for saving their lives

TWO men who were left screaming for help after being battered against rocks in rough seas have thanked a boat crew for saving their lives. Laura Randall operates coastal tours with Jurassic Rib Rides, with boats running between Lulworth Cove and

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Oliver Chisholm - 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. Oliver Chisholm, Independent parliamentary candidate for West Dorset: "I was born and educated

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Concerns for welfare of missing man

POLICE are searching for a Dorset man who has gone missing. Officers are appealing for information from the public as they search for a man who was last seen in Branksome. Craig Hayward, aged 39, was reported missing having left an address

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Residents describe "devastating" fire at Weymouth home

A "devastating" fire broke out at a home in Weymouth.  Fire crews from Weymouth and Dorchester were called to The Doves in Littlemoor at 3.17pm today - Tuesday - to tackle a fire which broke out in the kitchen of a first floor flat. Pictures

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PICTURES: Woodland destruction after huge heath fire

A WOODLAND has been left destroyed after a huge heath fire broke out in Dorset. Around 40 firefighters worked for over 11 hours to control the blaze that swept through Boveridge Heath. The fire was first detected at 5.50am on July 1 in the

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Two vehicle crash causing delays

A two vehicle crash in Poundbury is causing some delays to traffic. Dorset Police is currently attending the crash on Peverell Avenue West around Woodlands Crescent. The road is partially blocked in both directions. Traffic is coping well

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Man injured in town centre assault

A man has suffered injuries to his arm in an assault in Weymouth town centre. Officers from Dorset Police were called to a man who had been found with an injury to his arm at a taxi rank in Westham Road in Weymouth. Following enquiries, it

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RECAP: Fire breaks out in Weymouth home

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House fire in Weymouth

A fire has broken out at an address in Weymouth.  Fire crews were called to a property in Littlemoor to tackle a blaze from the top floor.  The Dorset Echo has contacted Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue service and Dorset Police for comment

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Missing Portland man found

Officers searching for a man reported missing from Portland are pleased to confirm he has been found. Sukhbant Siddhu was reported missing having last been seen in the Wakeham area of the island at around 8am on Tuesday, July 2. A coastguard

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Police search for missing Portland man

POLICE are searching for a man who went missing from Portland. Sukhbant Siddhu, aged 48, was reported missing on Tuesday, July 2 having last been seen in Wakeham at around 8am. It is believed that he visited the Chesil Beach car park on Portland

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CCTV appeal after till stolen from café

POLICE are issuing CCTV images of a man they would like to identify after a report of a burglary in Dorchester. It is reported that a man forced entry to the Creams dessert café in Dray Horse Yard, where he caused criminal damage to the glass

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Missing teenager found, Dorset Police confirm

OFFICERS searching for missing teenager Jack Adams are pleased to confirm that they have been found. Jack – who is also known as Grace and G – was last seen at around 1.30pm on Tuesday June 25 near to Poole bus station. Following enquiries

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Year 6 pupils across Weymouth gather for "moving" leavers service

Year six pupils from five Weymouth academies gathered for a special leavers service.  Children from Beechcroft St Paul’s, St Andrews, St John’s and St Nicolas and St Lawrence took part in a service at Salisbury Cathedral to mark the end of their

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Asylum seekers join community for litter pick

Asylum seekers from the Bibby Stockholm joined local volunteers for a litter pick on Chesil Beach Portland that collected more than 20 bags of rubbish. The group collected litter from Chesil Beach and the surrounding pathways, roads and verges

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Renowned poet and comedian brings new show to Dorchester

An acclaimed writer will be touring her new stage show to a festival in Dorchester. Pam Ayres is embarking on a tour of theatres and literary festivals to promote her new book Going Doggedly On: Collected Poems – 1970s to 2020s, due to be published

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Popular country show extends opening hours

A popular Dorset country show has extended its opening hours and will have late night entertainment for visitors. This year’s Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show is offering visitors even longer to enjoy their rural day out. The show which starts

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Have planning laws made it impossible to live and work in the countryside?

WHEN did living and working in the countryside become no longer acceptable? Within a few decades we seem to have gone from welcoming businesses to set up in rural areas to having planning laws which can make it almost impossible. Two local

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Popular tourist attraction shortlisted for yet another award

Weymouth and England's 'best small visitor attraction' has been shortlisted for yet another prestigious award. Nothe Fort was crowned the best small visitor attraction by VisitEngland in June and the popular tourist destination has now been shortlisted

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Video captures dramatic Dorset cliff fall

A video has emerged showing the dramatic moment that tonnes of rock fell from a cliff on the west Dorset coast. As previously reported, the landslip happened in Seatown. The video shows an unstable section near the top of the cliff coming down

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Dorset among hotspots for fake England football kit searches

Dorset has been named in the list of top 10 hotspots for counterfeit England football shirts. Following a rise in the price, the official England football shirt now costs around £85, which means that fans are looking towards cheaper alternatives

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Festival fever to hit Dorset this summer with top musical line-up

A HOST of top acts are gearing up to play Poole Harbour Festival this summer. As festival season gets underway, Baiter Park will welcome chart-topping headliners, cutting edge DJs and top tribute acts. Festival organiser Serena Wren said: “

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PICTURES: Stars take part in celebrity football match

Stars of soap operas and reality television took part in a charity match in Dorset to raise money for two charities. The Avenue Stadium on Weymouth Avenue in Dorchester was the venue for this year’s Sellebrity Soccer contest which took place on

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Universal Credit claimants warned payments could be stopped if they gamble

Universal Credit claimants have been warned they could have their Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) payments stopped if they gamble. Gambling winnings could see benefit payments reduced or stopped as they are counted towards your capital,

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Labour 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. Donna Lumsden, Labour parliamentary candidate for West Dorset: "For over 20 years, I have

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Liberal Democrat 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. Ed Morello, Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for West Dorset: "This campaign isn

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Dorset post office temporarily closed for building works

A DORSET post office is temporarily closed for extensive building work. Lytchett Matravers Post Office has temporarily closed for a few weeks. The reason behind the closure is to carry out extensive building works.  The post office has

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Blind BBC presenter goes rock-climbing in Dorset for special reason

A BLIND BBC presenter has raised £6000 abseiling and rock-climbing for a Dorset charity. The Dorset Blind Association has announced blind BBC presenter Amar Latif has raised £6000 for the charity abseiling and rock climbing.  Done with the

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Crowds delighted by free party in the park

Crowds were ‘delighted’ by a free concert in the sunshine overlooking a beach in west Dorset. Hundreds of people took to Lister Gardens in Lyme Regis on Saturday for Party in the Park. Crowds gathered at Lister Gardens for Party in the Park

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Spooky illuminated Halloween trail set to thrill

A NEW after-dark Halloween attraction will open at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest this autumn. The newly designed illuminated trail, filled with spooky surprises, will be open from October 25 to November 3. The trail opens at dusk, leading