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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
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Weymouth area campsites among most outstanding in the UK
Two camping sites in the Weymouth area have been named among the most outstanding in the UK. The UK booking platform Campsites.co.uk compiled its annual list of the 150 'outstanding' camping, glamping, and touring sites across the UK. The
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Knife-wielding teen stole £550 from dessert shop after smashing window with rock
A teenager broke into a shop armed with a knife and stole the till containing £550. David Barkham, 19, smashed his way into the Creams dessert café in Dray Horse Yard, Brewery Square, Dorchester and left with the till in a 'bag for life', a court
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KFC franchisee with 11 Dorset restaurants falls into administration owing £38m
SEVERAL KFC restaurants in Dorset - including one in Weymouth - have been sold to a London-based firm after their previous owners went into administration, owing more than £38m. Franchises in Jubilee Close in Weymouth, the Dolphin Centre, Winton