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Thief struck at same shop five times stealing £500 worth of booze
A homeless man repeatedly targeted a petrol station stealing more than £500 worth of alcohol, a court heard. Daniel John Ford, 34, and of no fixed abode, admitted five counts of theft at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court. It refers to theft of alcohol
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'Dorset Metro' to improve rail links across the region
WORK on a potential ‘Dorset Metro’ that will provide greater rail links across parts of Dorset will begin this summer. There are also planned improvements to the Weymouth to London Waterloo service. A strategic outline business case will be
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Take a peek inside this stunning home worth more than £2million
A stunning family home boasting 29 acres of land has hit the market for more than £2,000,000. Folly Farm is a spacious five-bedroom property set in the village of Uploders, with idyllic views of the Dorset countryside. The extensive grounds
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Two barbershops raided by immigration enforcement - with one arrested
TWO barbershops were raided by immigration officials – resulting in one arrest being made. Around five to six uniformed immigration officers were in Wareham on Thursday afternoon, July 25 to crack down on “criminal gangs”. They went into
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Stolen tractor recovered in Dorset
A STOLEN tractor was recovered in Dorset. The farm vehicle was found and recovered by members of the Dorset Police rural crime team, after it was stolen in a burglary at a farm in Hampshire. Officers from the rural crime team followed up on
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Showstopper parachute jump CANCELLED
A highly anticipated parachute display will not go ahead. The world-famous Red Devils were set to perform a thrilling performance as part of the Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week. Sadly, due to operational commitments the team are not able to perform
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Sun shines as thousands turn out for carnival parade
THOUSANDS turned out in the shining sun as colours filled the streets of Swanage at its annual carnival. Swanage Carnival is one of the premier carnivals across the south coast – and this year’s was no different. The Flintstones paraded alongside
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Air ambulance lands for medical emergency
An air ambulance has landed in west Dorset. The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has landed on the green near to Princess Road in Bridport today (Sunday, July 28). It is understood that the air ambulance was scrambled to attend a medical emergency
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Latest news and pictures from Camp Bestival
There was plenty of excitement in the air for Camp Bestival. TV sweetheart Alison Hammond even made a guest appearance at the festival grounds in support of her son Aiden Hammond who was performing a DJ set in the Bollywood tent. Aidan entertained
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Review: An evening of Motown music sees audiences dancing 'All Night Long'
Weymouth was host to an outstanding evening of glittery costumes, dazzling dance routines and incredible musical numbers as the Magic of Motown finally arrived. The popular stage show recently visited Weymouth Pavilion and saw audiences singing
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New book explores Dorset's Bonfire Night history
A new book sheds light on how a town in Dorset was at the forefront of the tradition of using fireworks to celebrate Bonfire Night. The events of the Gunpowder Plot from November 5, 1605, are still commemorated annually more than 400 years on with
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Town road to be closed for electric works
A residential road in Dorchester will be closed while electric works are carried out. Windsor Road is to be shut at its junction with Damers Road for a distance of approximately five metres. The works are due to begin on Monday, July 29 and
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How the Olympics changed Weymouth
Here we are in the middle of another Olympics summer - reminding us that it was 12 years ago when the Games and its sailing events came to Weymouth and Portland. As part of Paris 2024 the sailing events are expected to draw people to Marseille
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Drunk chef crashed motorbike on beach road
A chef who crashed his motorcycle after drinking three pints of lager admitted it was a “stupid mistake”. James Patrick Robb, of Cobham Drive in Weymouth, admitted to driving a motor vehicle when over the limit and without insurance when he appeared
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Full steam ahead for model railway exhibition
A MODEL railway show is set to steam into a village once again. The Isle of Purbeck Model Railway Exhibition will take place on August 10 and 11 at the Harman’s Cross Village Hall. Around 15 model railway exhibits and trade stands will fill
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Stunning Dorset walk named one of best in the UK
A walk through the west Dorset countryside has been named among the very best in the UK. Times writer Christopher Somerville has been writing about walks for 50 years and highlighted the outstanding beauty of the Powerstock and Eggardon Hill ramble
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Residents asked to help shape new council's priorities
Dorset Council is asking residents to help shape its plans and priorities for the next five years. Following the local elections in May, councillors are working through its proposed priorities and want residents to be part of that. The four
