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Tourist attraction wants to reveal its hidden history
One of Weymouth's most popular tourist destinations is hoping to get more than £800,000 funding to restore a secret part of its history. Nothe Fort has revealed that it has passed the first stage of a lottery bid application to get funding to restore
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Lifeline bus service axed after 23 years
A long-running community bus service for elderly residents hailed as a ‘vital lifeline’ has been scrapped due to a lack of funding. Operators said they were saddened to stop the service but they had no alternative. The Axe Valley Ring and Ride
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'I will not be returning to Weymouth and will tell my friends with kids to stay away'
I HAVE just spent a week in Weymouth with my two small children and have found everyone very friendly and helpful. However I will not return and will be advising my friends with young children to stay away. The reason for this is the horses
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'Attempted murder' arrest after hit-and-run
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a crash on Abbotsbury Road on Tuesday evening. Detectives investigating a hit-and-run in Weymouth have made a second arrest. Dorset Police received a report at 8.26pm on Tuesday
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Giovanni Pernice spokesperson fires back at Amanda Abbington's 'abuse' claims
Giovanni Pernice's spokesperson has hit back at recent claims by Amanda Abbington that he was "cruel" and "abusive" to her on Strictly Come Dancing. The Sherlock actor recently spoke with The Sun on Sunday, telling them she feared speaking out.
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Man arrested after vodka stolen from supermarket
POLICE arrested a shoplifter after a bottle of vodka was stolen from a Weymouth supermarket. Officers on patrol in Weymouth were alerted to a suspected shoplifter in Marks and Spencer on St Mary Street. A spokesperson for Weymouth and Portland
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Crash on A35 causing delays
A CRASH on the A35 is causing significant delays to traffic. Two cars reportedly crashed on the A35 near the Stinsford Roundabout. The crash has caused a large queue of traffic heading northbound. Traffic is also queueing on Stinsford Hill
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Full list of every snake found in UK gardens and if they are dangerous
The UK wildlife has a wide range of creatures and animals, from spikey hedgehogs, the nocturnal bats and the wise barn owl. But away from the often described 'cute' animals are those that tend to scare many like the humble snake. Typically
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Man 'trying to retrieve drones' rescued after getting stuck on cliff
COASTGUARDS rescued a man who was stuck on a cliff. He had clambered down the cliff trying to retrieve his drones, according to rescuers. The Swanage and St Albans coastguard teams were called out to help the man who was stuck in a coastal
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Legendary Coronation Street duo exit the ITV soap for 'new adventures'
Legendary Coronation Street stars Roy Cropper (David Neilson) and Carla Connor (Alison King) have exited the ITV soap opera to pursue 'new adventures'. Recently, on the Manchester-based show, Roy was arrested for the murder of Lauren Bolton (Cait
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Yobs get onto rail line and 'leave items on track'
Police have warned of 'devastating consequences' for people who trespass on railway lines. It comes after reports of people - thought to be youngsters - getting onto the line and also, shockingly, "leaving items on the tracks". A warning has
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Boots to close down 300 stores this summer- Every store closed in 2024 so far
The high street brand of Boots has shared plans to close down hundreds of stores in the coming months. It comes as the store's parent company Walgreens Boots Alliance previously said in June 2023 that Boots would be closing down 300 pharmacy outlets
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Strictly Come Dancing star becomes first female to face bullying claims
A Strictly Come Dancing star has become the first female on the show to face allegations of bullying a celebrity dance partner. It has been alleged that the pair would row every single day and that the professional dancer would fly into a rage
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UK weather to continue to improve as highs of 27C forecast over summer holidays
The UK is set for more hot weather over the coming week as the Met Office has forecaster highs of 26C and 27C. Friday, July 19 was the hottest day of the year in the UK so far, with St James Park in central London reaching 31.9C. However, the
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How good is your vision? Find this hidden word in 30 seconds to find out
Want to know how good your vision is? Then you are in luck. This optical illusion vision test puts your eyesight to the test and helps you discover if you really have 20/20 vision. Created by Immerse Education, the brainteaser challenges your
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The month's worth of torrential rain that left Dorset swamped
IT has been 12 years since Dorset was swamped by a deluge of heavy rain in July 2012. A month's worth of heavy rain wreaked havoc in south and west Dorset. Rescuers faced more than 200 emergencies as the rain fell in just 24 hours with water
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Revealed: Most common butterfly sighted in Dorset
One butterfly has taken the top spot for its number of sightings across Dorset. This was the Red Admiral, and of all 4,044 people who tag part in the ‘Big Butterfly Count’ reported the most sightings of the particular invertebrate. People in
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Discover a 1,000-year-old mighty oak tree on this Dorset walk
From St Benedict’s Church in Gillingham, this delightfully varied Blackmore Vale stroll takes us through partly landscaped, partly natural green space of Rolls Bridge by the River Stour before following quiet country lanes and field paths with farmland
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Could you be owed money from these Dorset estates?
ESTATES in Dorset are still waiting to be claimed following the deaths of residents. According to the Public Notice Portal, estates in the Weymouth and Dorchester area are currently open to claims from genuine parties. Anyone with an authentic
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Chef fined after package containing drugs intercepted
A CHEF who was self-medicating with cannabis for mental health issues has been fined. Thomas Swan, of Napier Close in Puncknowl,e appeared before Weymouth Magistrates’ Court on Friday, July 19. He was charged with possessing a controlled drug
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Campaigners win review of leisure centre funding decision
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to keep full public access at the Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre in Wimborne have won a review of the Dorset Council funding decision. Lib Dem council leader Nick Ireland promised those who presented a 7,000 signature petition
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Man pleads not guilty to possessing a knife in a public place
A man has pleaded not guilty to possessing a knife in a public place. Scott Richardson, of South Street in Crewkerne, appeared before Weymouth Magistrates Court on Friday, July 19. The charge states that Richardson, 29, had a knife in his possession
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Dorset eco groups stage 'funeral for nature'
ENVIRONMENTAL groups held a ‘funeral for nature’ in Purbeck over the weekend. Extinction Rebellion, Sustainable Wareham, Surfers Against Sewage, Christian Climate Action and Zero Hour gathered in Swanage to mourn the loss of nature to global warming
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Victims of crime to have video calls with police rather than visits
DORSET victims of crime are less likely to have face to face contact with a police officer – as the force increasingly switches to online video interviews and phone calls as a means of saving money. The steps come as a result of ‘Project Evolve
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See how Weymouth ranked in list of best and worst seaside towns
Weymouth and Lyme Regis have been ranked among the 50 best seaside towns in the UK for 2024 according to Which? The consumer champion surveyed over 4,700 people about their experiences of UK seaside towns in the last year to create the list.
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Council emergency teams deployed 39 times - from illegal raves to falling cliffs
EMERGENCY planning teams at Dorset Council were mobilised 39 times last year – to deal with incidents ranging from illegal raves to falling cliffs. The team also dealt with pollution incidents, lightning strikes, security alerts, falling trees
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Plans for 3,000 new homes to be built
CONTROVERSY has dogged producing a Local Plan for Purbeck over more than five years… but it has now been approved. The plan, which guides development, sets out the ambition to build 186 new homes a year, totalling just under 3,000 until 2034 with
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Award winning gardens to visit this weekend
Looking for a nice place to go for a leisurely stroll or just want to relax in the sun in a beautiful garden? Then look no further as we have compiled a list of parks to enjoy this weekend. Each of the following parks or green spaces have just
