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Next of kin appeal issued for Portland woman
The Coroner for Dorset is seeking the assistance of the public to find the next of kin of a woman who lived in Longstone Close on Portland. Patricia Irons, who was 70 years old, died at an address in Weymouth on Sunday, July 21. Her death is
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Dorset 'was never a suitable location' for asylum seeker barge
Dorset was never a suitable location for the Bibby Stockholm barge, Dorset Council's leader has said. Cllr Nick Ireland said: “We very much welcome the news that the Bibby Stockholm barge will no longer be operational in Portland after January
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Closure of asylum seeker barge 'welcome news'
Dorset Council has welcomed the Home Office decision not renew the contract for the asylum seeker barge in Portland Harbour. The council has campaigned for its removal – repeating its opposition to the barge at its July meeting held last week.
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RECAP: Bibby Stockholm barge to close - live reaction
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Barge 'unworkable, expensive and ineffective gimmick' says MP
SOUTH Dorset Labour MP Lloyd Hatton said he was delighted to confirm the decision not to renew the Bibby Stockholm barge contract - following discussions with a government minister. The new MP says he made it clear that the barge is an "unworkable
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Bibby Stockholm barge to go
The controversial Bibby Stockholm is to close, the Home Office has announced. It will not renew the contract for the barge, which is being used to house asylum seekers at Portland Port while their claims are processed, when it ends in January.
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Body found in search for missing man
Police have found a body in the search for a missing man from Dorset. Stephen Breen, 52, was last seen in the area of South Beach in Studland yesterday evening (July 22). A body was found near to Old Harry Rocks at around 8am this morning.
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Weymouth care home shows Olympic spirit with summer fete
A care home in Weymouth is preparing for its Olympic themed summer fete to raise vital funds for local charities. Care UK’s Anning House is celebrating the forthcoming Olympic Games by its sports day summer fete on Wednesday July 24. The
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Teen, 17, arrested over 'knife and drugs' on seafront
A teen from Dorchester has been arrested for possession of class A and class B drugs, with intent to supply as well as possessing a knife in public. Dorset Police received a report at 6.08pm on Sunday, July 21 of three teenagers being chased by
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Man arrested in town centre
A man has been arrested after allegedly breaching a dispersal order in Weymouth town centre. Reports came in to Dorset Police yesterday at around 6.35pm that a man had breached a section 35 dispersal order on Commercial Road. Section 35 of
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Three Dorset Carpetright stores among those set to close
THREE Carpetright stores in Dorset will close their doors after the business went into insolvency. Stores in Dorchester, Poole and Christchurch are among more than 200 shops which will shut, after the company agreed a rescue deal with rival flooring
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Firefighters remain on scene of fire that engulfed 20 tonnes of hay and straw
FIREFIGHTERS remain on the scene of a fire that engulfed around 20 tonnes of hay and straw. Thirteen fire crews have been involved in tackling the blaze at a farm in Stalbridge, which the fire service was called to shortly before 9pm last night
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Big boost to support people in financial crisis
A coffee morning has raised more than £500 to support people in Dorchester living in financial crisis. Volunteers for Dorchester Poverty Action hosted an annual fundraising event with cakes, plants, books and bric-a-brac for sale. A total
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Iconic Punch and Judy show returns
An iconic beach performance has returned for the summer. The Weymouth Punch and Judy Show has returned to Weymouth Beach and will run six days a week at 12pm and 2.30pm until September 1. Punch and Judy is a traditional puppet show featuring
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Public notice published after death of Dorset man
A PROBATE notice for a man who has passed away is among the recent public notices published in the Dorset Echo. It's for Graham Clive Vaudin of Glencairn House, 16-17 Cornwall Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1RU. He died on July 1 and Pursuant
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Puppet play based on Attenborough's sea monster on tour
AN OUTDOOR stage production of a children's classic which wowed audiences on Portland is going on tour. SISATA's version of Peter Pan features a large crocodile puppet based on the fossilised skull of a pliosaur found at Kimmeridge and which was
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Month-long road closure and disruption at busy junction to start this week
A road closure and temporary four-way traffic lights come into force at one of Dorchester’s busiest road junctions this week – lasting until the end of August. The works are needed to replace a gas main in Weymouth Avenue and Maumbury Road.
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Historic town building 'saved from terminal decline'
THE restoration of an iconic Weymouth town centre building - which could be home to a Jurassic Coast museum - could be finished by the end of the year. In April, the Echo exclusively revealed the Old Rectory building on St Thomas Street was to
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Can you give one of these adorable animals a loving home?
A rehoming centre in Dorchester has shared some of the animals in need of loving homes this month. The RSPCA's West Dorset branch, Taylors Rehoming Centre, has the following animals up for adoption: Marley Marley is a one-year-old DMH
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Inside Weymouth's newest bar which has video consoles and arcade games
A new themed bar complete with video consoles and arcade games has opened in Weymouth. Shaun Davies, 42, and his partner Rachel Bemrose, 40, from Weymouth, have unveiled the Sticks and Bones gaming bar in Hope Square. The bar was formerly the
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Have you seen the giant ice creams taking over the harbour?
A brand-new knitted display pays homage to childhood memories of Neapolitan ice creams being sold from bicycles. The Knitoholics - an anonymous 'yarn bombing group' who frequently decorate Weymouth quayside with their creations - have been hard
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History comes to life as popular attraction celebrates Victorian heritage
History came to life as Nothe Fort in Weymouth held its annual Victorian Weekend. The two days were filled with historic military demonstrations from the Nothe Fort Garrison, The Rifle Brigade, and The Bluejackets Re-enactment Society. There
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New vape bins launch at recycling centres across county
Residents will now be able to dispose of their electric cigarettes at locations around Dorset. Dorset Council has announced that its Household Recycling Centres will have dedicated bins for vapes and cigarettes. E-cigarettes are becoming increasingly
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Police commissioner speaks out on violence against women
Dorset's police and crime commissioner delivered the opening address at a conference tackling violence against women. The Office of Police and Crime Commissioner in Dorset organised and hosted the conference for educational professionals including
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Explore lost roman town in guided tour
STEP back in time to a historic Roman town with a guided tour. Scattered throughout the busy market town of Dorchester are traces of a Roman past. Archaeological investigations across Dorchester have uncovered numerous important artefacts –
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'It is a sad day': Rising costs thought to be cause of popular attraction's closure
BUSINESS leaders have spoken of their shock and sadness after a popular indoor attraction closed suddenly. Owners of Sharky's Fun Factory on Albany Road on the Granby Industrial Estate in Weymouth said it is with "great sadness" the attraction