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Festival goers encouraged to use free app to help in emergencies
Ahead of Camp Bestival, festival goers are being encouraged to take advantage of a free a app to help save time in an emergency. What3words is a simple way for the public to be prepared, helping them to save time and resources in emergency situations
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Poole edge Blues after Woolford hits hat-trick
PORTLAND UNITED 3 POOLE TOWN 4 ARCHIE Woolford’s outstanding hat-trick narrowly missed out on providing a shock against Poole Town as Portland United lost 4-3 at Shaftesbury. In their fourth summer friendly, Portland were always expected
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'Sneaky' plan to add extra layer of flats to iconic building
A BID to add an extra layer of flats by extending into the roof of a Dorchester town centre building has been described as “sneaky”. Dorchester town councillors say the extension, for six ‘penthouse apartments’ in the roof of Vespasian House, off
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Incredible tall ship set to sail in
AN incredible full-size replica of a 17th-century Spanish tall ship is set to sail into Weymouth. The Galeón Andalucía will visit Weymouth from Thursday, August 29 (arriving no later than 4pm) until 8pm on Monday, September 2. It will be berthed
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Dorset draw with Wiltshire after more rain
DORSET 261-9 & 92-0 (9pts) drew with WILTSHIRE 298-7 (11pts) DORSET were forced to settle for a rain-affected draw with Wiltshire in their Durant Cricket National Counties Championship meeting at Wimborne. Rain ruined the middle day’s play,
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Terras sign 'fantastic' Greenwood and Pollock
WEYMOUTH manager Mark Molesley hailed the arrival of “fantastic footballers” Euan Pollock and Ben Greenwood after the duo signed for the Terras. Pollock and Greenwood were unveiled as Weymouth players in the build-up to the Terras’ 0-0 draw at
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Weymouth clinch victory from the jaws of defeat
WEYMOUTH 132 (17pts) beat WIMBORNE II 48 (5pts) by 84 runs A BRILLIANT captain’s performance from Lloyd Beals has put Weymouth back in the winner’s circle in County Division One, the Seasiders defeating Wimborne by 84 runs at Redlands. Beals
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Concerns over water taps on Weymouth Beach
CONCERN has been raised that drinking water taps on Weymouth Beach are not accessible for disabled people. Weymouth has 28 tap points installed along the beach near the prom, between the Pavilion and the Rock Groyne at Greenhill; 18 of them are
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'More difficult' for trialists to earn Magpies shirt, says Killick
DORCHESTER Town manager Tom Killick believes it will be “more difficult” for trialists to earn a place in his squad this summer, ahead of the 2024/25 season. Killick’s comment comes after the former Poole boss has recruited 18 players, including
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Terras held to stalemate in Wimborne friendly
WIMBORNE TOWN 0 WEYMOUTH 0 WEYMOUTH recorded a third straight clean sheet in pre-season but were held to a 0-0 draw by Wimborne Town at the Wyatt Homes Stadium. Weymouth began on the front foot as new signing Euan Pollock closed keeper
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Emergency services rush to scene of crash
A crash closed a busy road in Weymouth last night. Emergency services rushed to the scene of a collision on Abbotsbury Road and a number of road closures were put in place. A spokesperson for Dorset Police said at the time: "We would urge motorists
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Police ban overnight motorhome stays at car parks
The police have introduced a ban on overnight motorhome stays on two Portland car parks. Portland Neighbourhood Policing Team has confirmed plans to provide better car parks at New Ground and Masonic in response to public concerns. It has
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Child injured when hit by van
A teenage boy has been left injured after being hit by a van. Emergency services were called to Kings Road West in Swanage at 4.12pm today. The teenager has been taken taken to hospital for treatment to an injury that is 'not currently believed
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Air ambulance scrambled to prison
A prisoner was rushed to hospital after suffering a heart attack at a prison late last night. The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance was scrambled to HMP Verne last night at around 11pm as a man was suffering from a cardiac arrest. He was then
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Delays due to crash on busy route
A crash impacted morning travel on a busy Dorset route. Traffic was held up during rush hour due to a two-vehicle crash on the A30 at Kitt Hill, Sherborne. Police officers attended the incident, confirming that no injuries were reported.
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Supermarket remains CLOSED
A Weymouth supermarket and petrol station remains shut for a second day following reports of a fire. Morrisons on Dorchester Road is closed today after staff and customers were evacuated from the store yesterday. Smoke coming from the store's
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Life of Hardy explored with classical concert
A rural village will be holding a concert celebrating the life of one of Dorset’s most famous sons. At 7.30pm on July 27, there will be a classic concert in St Peter and St Paul’s Church in Cattistock as part of the South West tour of a new album
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Sunflowers to take over Dorset town THIS WEEKEND
The wait is nearly over as a summer of sunflowers is set to return THIS WEEKEND. Dorchester’s Summer of Sunflower’s sees the town taken over by the beautiful and bright flowers. During the event which begins on Saturday, July 20, visitors can
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Fire engines could be axed in Dorset as 'a direct result of inadequate funding'
EIGHT fire engines could be axed across Dorset and Wiltshire, the Fire Brigades Union has said. It is reported Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is planning to cut eight engines from stations throughout the service area as a result
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Villagers celebrate whopping £14k Lottery joy
Residents of Sutton Poyntz are set to benefit from more than £14k in lottery funding to repair and improve their village hall. The Mission Hall, on Mission Hall Lane in Sutton Poyntz, has been providing a place for people to meet since it was built
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'Racism on rise due to asylum seeker barge'
STAND Up to Racism Dorset is calling on Dorset Council to take further action over the asylum seeker barge in Portland Harbour. It says the barge continues to have negative impacts on the island and its residents and has seen one asylum seeker
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Anti-hunt protesters take to streets backed by TV presenter
Wildlife activists in Dorchester have called for the new government to tighten laws around hunting in a protest backed by TV presenter Chris Packham. It comes after more than 50 people took to the streets of Dorchester to protest against illegal
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'Nature emergency' set to be declared for Dorset
A ‘NATURE EMERGENCY’ could be declared by Dorset Council this week. It follows on the from the climate and environment emergency the authority declared five years ago. The latest proposal comes from council leader Nick Ireland with the support
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Explore untold local history with new grants
Young people living in deprived areas in Dorset are being given the opportunity to explore and celebrate untold local histories thanks to a national grant scheme launched today by Historic England. The History in the Making fund will enable underrepresented
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Petition to save leisure centre to be debated by council
A 7,000 signature petition over the future of the Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre at Wimborne will be debated by Dorset councillors this week. The petition, calling on the council to stop the closure of the centre, says the 2022 decision by the
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Floral tribute honours 200th anniversary of life-saving service
Floral tributes have been laid by Weymouth Town Council to mark the 200th anniversary of a live saving service. Skilled gardeners from the council meticulously arranged thousands of plants to recreate the RNLI's emblem in the flowerbed at the
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BAFTA-nominated comedian to appear in Dorset
COMEDIAN Jack Dee is to return to Swanage as part of his brand new tour. Jack was the star of The Jack Dee Show on Channel 4 in the early 90s and will be coming to the Mowlem theatre on Tuesday, October 8. Firmly established as one of Britain
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Pictures: Popular knob-throwing event returns after five year hiatus
Organisers have shared their delight as a quirky local festival made its grand return after a five year hiatus. The Dorset Knob Throwing Festival, also known as KnobFest, was held on Sunday in conjunction with the Cattistock Countryside Show off
