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The dangers of social media - and how to protect yourself
A former Weymouth student is warning people about their social media habits. Geo Ellen James, 31, previously worked in social media, including working on influencer campaigns for popular names such as L'Oréal, EA Games and Charlotte Tilbury.
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TV star objects to development close to his Dorset home
TV star Jonathan Ross has hit out at plans for a major development close to his Dorset home He claim some of the 93 planned homes in Swanage will overlook his holiday home. Mr Ross said: “Building up the height of the current buildings would
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Pub to host cider festival and family fun day for charity
A pub in the county town is holding a family fun day and cider festival to raise funds for the local branch of a charity helping the elderly. The Trumpet Major, on Alington Avenue in Dorchester, is holding a family fun day and cider festival on
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Plan to convert town shop into home
Latest plans for the Dorchester area include an application to convert a former shop in Icen Way into a self-contained flat, a growing trend in the town as commercial premises lose their popularity Other applications to an air handling system at
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Going for gold: Men's Skiff aiming to medal as woman miss out
Portland-based British sailors are well poised in the Men’s Skiff ahead of today's medal race at the Olympics. Tricky conditions continued on day four of the Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing Competition, but James Peters and Fynn Sterritt booked their
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Overnight roadworks finally end
Overnight road closures between Bridport and Dorchester have now finished. National Highways has confirmed that the roadworks on the A31 from the Crown roundabout in Bridport to the Monkeys Jump roundabout at Poundbury have now ended. Road
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Robbers attack man and woman with spanner in shocking assault
A man and a woman have been attacked with a spanner and robbed in a shocking late night assault. The victims were walking through the subway from Westham Bridge under Westwey Road in Weymouth when they were attacked. A man started making verbal
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Teenage boy stabbed on seafront in Dorset
A TEENAGE boy has been stabbed on Bournemouth seafront. Dorset Police received a report at 9.39pm on Tuesday night that a teenage boy had sustained suspected stab wounds following an assault that occurred in the area of Pier Approach. Emergency
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Magpies taste first defeat of pre-season
Dorchester 1 Turner, 76 Larkhall Athletic 2 Regula, 15, 18 Dorchester Town succumbed to their first defeat of pre-season against Larkhall Athletic. A late goal from Ieuan Turner was not enough for the Magpies as they lost 2-1 to
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Team GB sailors have positive third day of racing
Marseille turned up the heat and turned on the breeze for day three of the Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing Competition. In the Men’s Skiff (49er), duo James Peters and Fynn Sterritt relished the stronger breeze yesterday (Tuesday, July 30). A good
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Wilson keeping rivals in her wake at Olympics
Portland's Emma Wilson is keeping her rivals in her wake and feet on the ground after further underlining her Olympic medal ambitions in Marseille. Wilson - who competes in the foiling windsurfing class known as iQFoil - won bronze three years
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Wanted man caught after breaching bail conditions
A wanted man has been apprehended by police after breaching bail conditions. Officers out on patrol in Weymouth as part of the 100 Days of Summer initiative caught a man who was wanted for multiple breaches of his court bail conditions. The
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Industrial estate power cut causing disruption to businesses
An overnight power cut is causing disruption to businesses in Chickerell. Dozens of businesses on the Granby Industrial Estate have been left without power this morning due to a power cut. The area affected covers the industrial estate in
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Driver has car seized and surrenders axe during police search
A driver has surrendered an axe found in his car during a police search. Officers from Dorset Police were out patrolling in Weymouth as part of its 100 Days of Summer initiative yesterday (Tuesday, July 30) when they were called to a report of
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What is a brat summer? This is who created the Apple dance inspired by Charli XCX
Are you having a brat summer, or are you still having a hot girl summer? There’s no doubt you will have seen the brat summer trend taking over TikTok, Instagram and even Lorraine. From slime green-coloured everything to the chaos of a sticky
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'A game changer' - Corrie fans demand for 'permanent' new ITV episode schedule
Over the last few weeks, Coronation Street's usual schedule faced a little bit of disruption due to Euros 2024 taking place on ITV1. This meant episodes had to be moved around for football matches to be shown, much to the disappointment of loyal
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Tribute to leading British rock band comes to Weymouth
A leading tribute act of a popular British rock band is coming to Weymouth. Coldplace - a Coldplay tribute band - will be performing at Weymouth Pavilion on Friday, August 16 at 7.30pm. The popular band, who has previously worked for Coldplay
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Vegan summer fair returns to historic venue
A free vegan summer market is returning to Dorchester this weekend. The Dorchester Vegan Summer Market is set to take place on Sunday, August 4 at the historic Maumbury Rings. The free community event will have around 50 stalls of 100 per cent
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Countdown is on for the popular Dog, Sausage and Cider Festival
Excitement is building for a quirky Dorset festival. The Dog, Sausage and Cider Festival is set to make a triumphant return on Sunday, August 25, from 11am. Last year, thousands of people flocked to the family-favourite event which takes place
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Hold onto your freedom, choices and independence with Helping Hands home care
There is no place like home to live your happiest and healthiest life with Helping Hands Home Care. Helping Hands has been an endorsed private home care provider for over 35 years, with family values placed strongly at their core. Helping Hands
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Notice published after death of Dorset nursing home resident
A PROBATE notice for a woman who has died is among the recent public notices published in the Dorset Echo. It is for Vera Joan Knott of Castle View Nursing Home, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2NH and of 5 Three Acres, Sydling St Nicholas
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Bid to 'get water flowing again' from town landmark after 90 years
A town council has outlined plans to get a well-known landmark working again after 90 years. Dorchester Town Council spoke of its support for a project to get the town pump at Cornhill working so people can use it to fill up their drinking water
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Heroes leap into action to prevent campervan explosion
PASSERS-BY leapt into action to prevent a potential disaster after a fire broke out in a campervan. The vehicle caught fire in the car park next to the Reef Café at Ringstead. The fire presented a potentially dangerous situation as the campervan
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Conference to shed more light on iconic Dorset landmark
A museum in Dorset is giving people the opportunity to learn more about the history of one the county’s most iconic landmarks. The Cerne Giant, located outside the village of Cerne Abbas, has been an iconic figure in local culture and folklore.
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How a grandmother was inspired to open 'dream takeaway'
A grandmother has opened a new takeaway restaurant after being inspired by her granddaughter. Terri Redhead, 54, moved to the area 18 years ago from Warwickshire with her husband. After working through the years in hospitality from pubs and holiday
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Post box topper pays homage to local swim group
An incredible post box topper has been created to pay homage to a local community swimming group. The Preston Road post box in Weymouth has been targeted by a group of anonymous yarn bombers in an extra-special way. The creation depicts three
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Farming community responds to 'nature emergency'
The farming community in Dorset says it has an 'ongoing commitment' to food production and the environment and is already taking action to reverse a decline in nature. This news comes after Dorset Council declared a nature emergency. The National
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Parents pay to have children's graffiti removed
A graffiti attack at Portland Marina has been resolved – with parents paying to have the offending scribbles professionally removed. The black spray paint appeared on the shelters on the marine walk over the weekend – on both wooden and stone surfaces
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New council administration 'making misleading claims over savings'
DORSET Council's new Lib Dem administration has been accused of making 'misleading' claims. The Conservative-dominated Place and Resources Scrutiny committee heard on Tuesday the the Lib Dems had claimed to be making a saving of £100,000 a year
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Green light for second battery storage site
A BATTERY storage site has been unanimously agreed for a site off Holt Road, Three Legged Cross. The Green Belt site is adjacent to another battery storage site of similar size at Emmers Farm, with three solar ‘farms’ also in the area. The
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Sunseeker unveils latest 'masterpiece’ in Dorset
A LUXURY motor yacht brand has unveiled its latest 'masterpiece’ in Poole. Sunseeker International has unveiled the Ocean 156 at its global headquarters in Poole Quay. The company said the 80-foot luxury yacht represents a ‘culmination of its
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I tried a GIGANTIC ice cream which was bigger than my head
I headed down to Newton’s Cove to discover whether Weymouth does in fact sell the biggest Mr Whippy in England. On a warm day there’s nothing better than a nice cold ice cream to cool you down and really get you into the summer spirit – so that
