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New partnership to help with housing costs
Residents in Dorset can get help with their housing costs thanks to a new partnership. Dorset Council has teamed up with Citizens Advice and homeless charity Shelter to help people who are struggling with things like rent, or are worried they may
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"We love it here" - Holidaymakers flock to Weymouth Beach
Holidaymakers have flocked to Weymouth Beach to enjoy the mini-heatwave, giving a welcome boost to traders. The mini-heatwave saw temperatures in Weymouth reach as high as 25 degrees yesterday, and today is expected to be the hottest day of the
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Man jailed after punching woman in the face at Wetherspoons pub
A MAN has been jailed after punching a woman in the face at a Wetherspoons pub. Jonathan Bushell, 43, assaulted the woman at The Quay pub in Poole on March 20. Bushell appeared at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, July 27, to be sentenced
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PICTURES: Hundreds of people at fun day as lifeboat week gets underway
Crowds were delighted by sunshine, ice cream and family fun to support a charity 'really important' to Weymouth and Portland. The RNLI fun day at Nothe Gardens is part of the popular week-long lifeboat week which this year comes amid the national
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Six months of travel chaos as new double cycle lane to be installed
SIX months of travel disruption is expected along a busy route when work on a new double cycle lane and bus lane begins. Planned work along Ringwood Road through Poole including a new two-way protected cycle lane on the eastern side of Ringwood
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Huge expansion plans unveiled for Bournemouth Airport
EXPANSION plans have been unveiled for Bournemouth Airport to handle the ‘far greater numbers of passengers’ forecast. Bournemouth Airport has prepared a ‘programme of improvements’ comprising of terminal expansions and new buildings, and changes
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Man rushed to hospital after caravan bursts into flames
A man has been injured after a caravan burst into flames. Firefighters are currently dealing with the blaze near Bournemouth Airport. (Image: submitted) A witness said: "A man was taken to hospital by a member of the public. He looked
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Two children killed in knife attack at dance class compared to 'horror movie'
Two children have died and nine are injured after a knife attack at a children’s dance class, police have confirmed. Children were seen fleeing a knife attack which has left at least eight injured in what witnesses have described as "a scene from
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Major emergency response on Portland
There was a major emergency response on Portland yesterday evening. Police, coastguards and helicopters were deployed on the island. Emergency service vehicles were seen in Wide Street. The coastguard helicopter was searching the coastline
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Major heath fire in Dorset
Firefighters across Dorset are tackling a major heath fire. Crews have been alerted to a site near Winfrith this evening. (Image: Dorchester Fire Station) Dorchester Fire Station said: "We're currently dealing with a heath fire near Winfrith
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Martin Lewis responds to Rachel Reeves cutting 'crucial' benefits for elderly
Earlier today Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a series of public spending cuts including Pension Credit. Only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment going forward - those on the credit will get £200
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Popular weekly firework displays return TONIGHT
The first of this summer’s much-lived fireworks displays in Weymouth returns tonight. Hosted by Weymouth Town Council, the first of five displays over the summer returns at 9.30pm today (Monday, July 29). It is planned for displays to take
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'One of world's biggest' battery storage sites approved for outskirts of Weymouth
ONE of the world's biggest battery storage facilities has been approved for the outskirts of Weymouth. The site, at Chickerell, had led to widespread local opposition. It could become the second biggest in the world with 600 battery units,
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Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards charged with making indecent images of children
Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has been charged with making indecent images of children, the Metropolitan Police has said. Edwards was suspended in July 2023 after claims he paid thousands of pounds for sexually explicit images. He remained
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Fire next to track causes train delays
Passengers travelling towards Weymouth have been experiencing delays due to a line-side fire. South Western Railway (SWR) reported a points failure at Brockenhurst station at around 10am this morning due to a line-side fire. This is currently
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Major emergency response as diver airlifted to hospital
A DIVER was airlifted to hospital after falling ill on a vessel off the coast of Weymouth. A major emergency response rushed to the aid of the diver, including coastguard, lifeboat teams, paramedics and the air ambulance. A spokesperson for
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TV star praises lifesavers as events get underway in the sun
One of the summer season’s most eagerly anticipated events - Lifeboat Week in Lyme Regis – got off to a sun–soaked start with organisers hoping for a record seven days. TV personality Jules Hudson, presenter of the BBC’s Escape to the Country,
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Man 'punched in face' at football club car park
A MAN was “punched in the face” leaving him with a fractured jaw and broken glasses. The victim, in his 30s, was assaulted in the gravel car park at Verwood Town Football Club in Potterne Way, near to Verwood Day Nursery. It was reported
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Air ambulance lands in Weymouth
The Dorset air ambulance has landed in Weymouth. The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance was seen circling over Weymouth before landing at The Marsh on Knightsdale Road at around 1pm. The two helicopters over Weymouth (Image: ADS) The coastguard
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Two people seriously injured as crash destroys two cars
TWO people have been left with serious injuries after a horror crash. Police were called to the B3078 on Cranborne Road, Wimborne, at around 7.20am today after reports of a collision involving two vehicles. Two people were treated by the ambulance
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Fun gets underway for popular Weymouth Lifeboat Week
Despite the cancellation of a popular parachute display, there are still plenty of exciting events on the cards for Weymouth Lifeboat Week. The week of events - running from Sunday, July 28 to Saturday, August 3 - is a fundraising initiative
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Heavy showers and thunderstorms set to roll in
Heavy showers and thunderstorms are on their way to Dorset later this week. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Thursday, August 1, from 12pm until 11.59am. Showers could be torrential, with the additional hazards of lightning
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'At risk' town cinema escapes closure - for now
CINEWORLD in Weymouth appears to have escaped a round of closures announced by the company over the weekend. On Friday, Cineworld was expected to announce site closures and hundreds of job losses as part of a restructuring plan. READ MORE:
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Molesley 'grateful for lessons learned' after Cherries defeat
Terras boss Mark Molesley was 'pleased' with the lesson's learnt after a 2-1 defeat to AFC Bournemouth's under 21 side on Saturday. A second half header from Francis Amartey was not enough to stop a young cherries side claiming victory, but Molesley
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Dorset mother arrested during Just Stop Oil protest
A mother from Dorset has been arrested at Gatwick Airport as part of a protest by Just Stop Oil. Supporters of the group blocked departure gates at Gatwick Airport and have been arrested and are being removed, the airport has said. Seven people
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In The Dock: Man made fake letter from his health nurse
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: JORDAN BROUGHAM, 31 and of Millfield in Poole, admitted fraud by false representation after dishonestly making a false representation on December 26, 2021, namely creating a false letter
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Olympic sailing team gets underway in Marseille
Racing began at the Paris 2024 Olympic sailing competition yesterday for the Portland-based British team. Light winds made for a tricky first day with only two of the four scheduled classes seeing any action. The 49erFX (Women’s Skiff) fleet
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Missing teenager found
A missing teenager from Weymouth has been found. Jack Ellard, 15, was reported missing after he did not return to his home address as expected on Monday. July 22 He was last seen three days later at around 8.30pm on Thursday, July 25 on Kings
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Preview of day 3 at the Olympics as Tom Daley returns for synchronised diving
Day three at the 2024 Olympics is set to be a busy one, with 18 gold medals being up for grabs in a wide range of events. One of those will be the Men's Synchronised 10m Platform, which Tom Daley and diving partner Noah Williams will be competing
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Cooking fire breaks out in home
A fire broke out in a flat near Blandford yesterday evening. Firefighters from Bere Regis and Blandford rushed to the scene of a flat fire in Blandford St Mary where it was believed a person was still inside. Upon arrival firefighters established
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Police take part in major rural crime operation
Officers from Dorset Police have been taking part in a national operation targeting poachers in in the county. Dorset Police's Rural Crime Team was out in force patrolling rural locations across Dorset that are known to be hotspots for people poaching
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Stargazers can look forward to seeing the Delta Aquariids meteor shower this week
Tomorrow, stargazers can look out for a meteor shower as the Delta Aquariids lights up the night sky. The display is expected to peak in the early hours of Tuesday with up to 25 shooting stars an hour streaking across the sky. The Delta Aquariids
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Concern as people make regular visits to abandoned building
Smashed glass bottles, bonfires and graffiti indicate that people are making regular visits to an abandoned building in Dorset. Officers from Bridport Police have discovered new evidence to suggest that people are regularly visiting some old outbuildings
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Coach park at busy crossroads poses 'risk of death'
A DORSET councillor claims residents are ‘exasperated’ by a lack of action over a minibus and coach park off a busy dual carriageway on the outskirts of Sherborne. “Local residents are becoming exasperated at the lack of action when there is an
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Illegal fishing fears as a dozen conger eels found dead on beach
Walkers have described seeing around a dozen dead congereels on a Dorset beach. Over the weekend ‘between eight and twelve’ of the large eels were found on the sands of the Fleet Lagoon – near to Pirates Lane, Weymouth. Dave Taylor of Weymouth
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Water companies to be quizzed on protecting rivers and coast
WATER companies will be asked to appear before Dorset councillors to spell out what they intend to do to protect the county’s rivers and coast. Pollution issues were raised many times on the doorstep during the May election campaign, according
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Dorset climate change targets 'increasingly difficult to hit'
MEETING climate change targets in Dorset is likely to become increasingly difficult – according to a report reviewing progress so far. While gains have been made by Dorset Council, many of these were only possible because of multi-million pound
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Massive drop in income from seaside car parks likely
‘Lost’ income from an experimental holding of charges in three Dorset seaside parking areas could amount to £276,260 this year. The measure was one of the first actions of the new Lib Dem administration at County Hall following the May elections
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Duo tell of the moment they rushed into action to rescue man from sea
Two heroic men helped to rescue a man who suffered a medical incident in the waters of Weymouth Beach. It was only by chance that Olly Reynalds and David Perrett from Bedford were at the seaside when a man who is believed to be in his 80s began
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Weymouth tip labelled 'out of date and unsafe'
STEPS at Weymouth’s tip are unlikely to be replaced anytime soon. Littlemoor and Preston councillor Peter Dickenson (Con) says the eight steps up to some skips are not ‘disabled friendly’ and has asked for the household waste site to be improved
