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Restaurant shuts after four months of trading
A Dorset restaurant has shut after four months of trading. The Merchant House was an independent restaurant based in Brewery Square, Dorchester. Merchant House (Image: Hollie Carr) The business took over the former premises of Luciano’
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Care home treated to live opera performance
Residents and guests at care home have been treated to a live opera performance. Trinity Manor Care Home in Sherborne enjoyed a live performance from the very popular Opera in Oborne group, with a selection of musical numbers delighting the residents
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Weymouth's top 10 most expensive roads
The top ten most expensive streets to buy a house in Weymouth have been revealed. Professional house-buying firm Property Solvers tracked average sold price data from HM Land Registry since 2019 to see where the highest and lowest-priced homes
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CCTV finally goes live at crime hotspot - two years after being announced
CCTV at a Weymouth beauty spot plagued by anti-social behaviour is finally working after months of delays. There have long been calls for security cameras to watch over the Rodwell Trail, a popular walking and cycling trail, which is blighted
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Care home 'requires improvement' after inspection highlights risks in damning report
Concerns about a lack of staff, not always checking staff were of 'good character,' and breaches in legal regulations regarding safe care are highlighted in a damning report on a care home. Inspectors said some of residents had been 'placed at
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'Anti-immigrant' demo: Extra police called in as chief issues warning to protesters
POLICE have issued a warning to protesters ahead of demonstrations planned in Weymouth on Sunday - and have increased the number of officers working to "ensure public safety". As previously reported, two protests will be taking place on the Esplanade
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Festival of fun to take over historic home during summer holidays
A festival of fun will rake over a historic home in Dorset, with dancing, puppetry and other adventures on offer over the summer. National Trust property Kingston Lacy, near Wimborne, is holding a Summer of Play at the historic site. Festival Field
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Two injured after fight breaks out in town centre
Three people have been arrested following a fight in Weymouth Town Centre. Police received reports around 9pm on Thursday, August 1 of a disturbance involving a group of people in St Thomas Street in Weymouth, near to the Tesco Express. It
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Anti-immigrant protest and counter demo planned for seafront
TWO protests have been planned for Weymouth seafront this Sunday. A protest, thought to be an anti-immigrant demonstration, has been organised for Sunday. Stand Up To Racism Dorset is set to hold a counter-protest at the same location.
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Windsurfer 'head and shoulders above' competition as medal race postponed
Portland windsurfer Emma Wilson will have to wait one more day to find out which medal she will be bringing home from the Olympics. The-25-year-old has blown away the competition this week, winning eight out of 14 races on her way to the top of
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Appeal to find missing man who has not been in contact with family for days
POLICE are concerned for the welfare of a man who has not been in contact with his friends or family for a number of days. Officers are appealing for information and help from the public as they search for Simon Pope, 35, from North Dorset.
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Crash causes delays along major Dorset road
A crash caused disruption to traffic yesterday evening along the A37. The collision happened just before 7pm on the A37 on the northbound carriageway heading towards Yeovil from Dorchester. Dorset Police were made aware of the crash but did
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Cruise ship offering 'ultimate small ship experience' arrives
ANOTHER cruise ship has arrived in Dorset in the midst of an exceptionally busy summer for Portland Port. Oceania Cruises' Nautica arrived at 6.51am today, Friday, August 2, from Zeebrugge, Belgium. Built in 1999, the American-owned ship is
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Terras provide injury update ahead of Magpies clash
THREE players remain unavailable for Weymouth as they prepare to take on Dorchester Town tomorrow (3pm). Terras boss Mark Molesley has provided an update on the fitness of the club's players currently coming back from the treatment table. Club
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Dragons, wizards and more at fun family event
Children will be transported in the world of dragons, wizards and enchantment in a family event in Dorchester. The How to Train a Dragon event will be taking place at Brewery Square on Saturday, August 10. The day will feature giant puppets
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Proper old-fashioned inn is our pub of the week
Our pub of the week is a historic Georgian pub said to be like 'walking into someone's front room.' Found on the winding road through Fortuneswell as you ascend the island of Portland, patrons of this pub enjoy three things, good ale, good cider
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Musicians set for weekend of free park gigs
A WEEKEND of live music can be enjoyed in a green space in the county town. Musicians will take to the bandstand of the Borough Gardens in Dorchester on both Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4. On the Saturday, from 2pm to 4pm, Nick Capaldi
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Notice published after death of Weymouth man
A PROBATE notice for a man who has died is among the recent public notices published in the Dorset Echo. It is for Keith Gilbert of 22 Emmadale Road, Weymouth Dorset, DT4 0LA. He died on December 22, 2022. Anyone who has a claim against this
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'I've never seen so many people here' - Beach packed out for gig
One of Dorset’s favourite bands drew more than 1,000 people to the seaside on a sweltering summer evening. Weymouth band the Leggomen recently performed a huge gig at the Boat Café on Weymouth promenade as part of their summer Sunset Sessions.
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Future of Dorset cricket 'really exciting'
There were 'plenty of positives' to take from Dorset's four wicket defeat to Wales in the NCAA Championship, says coach Paul Lawrence. Dorset may have lost their third game of the championship but an impressive 123 first innings hit from 17-year-old
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Terras to use Magpies game a 'dress rehearsal' ahead of new campaign
Weymouth boss Mark Molesley says tomorrow's final pre-season game against Dorchester will be a 'dress rehearsal' for the forthcoming season (3pm). The Terras have had a strong pre-season with just one defeat coming at the hands of AFC Bournemouth's
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Multi-million-pound hotel 'withdrawn from sale'
A hotel on Portland that was listed for sale last year has been taken off the market. As previously reported, the Portland Heights Hotel, which offers spectacular views of the Jurassic Coast, was put up for sale for offers of more than £3.75m back
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Urgent appeal to save vital service for bereaved children
A charity that supports bereaved children has launched a major fundraising appeal so it can continue offering its services. Mosaic – Supporting Bereaved Children was founded in 2007 to help families deal with the impact of a death. The charity
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Popular nature walk set for major makeover
IMPROVEMENTS will be made to a popular walking route in Weymouth. South Dorset Ramblers have obtained a grant of £11,400 for works to the public right of way at the RSPB Reserve at Radipole in Weymouth, which will improve access to, and passage
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"A day we will never forget:" Disabled community enjoy rides at sea
More than a hundred people and their families were treated to the ride of their lives on a thrilling speedboat journey. Wetwheels Hamble, an accessible powerboating organisation, made its annual visit to Portland and Weymouth , offering a seafaring
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Concern after young girl injured by seagull
Concerns have been raised about seagull attacks in a Dorset town. They come after a report on social media that a young Swedish visitor to Lyme Regis was eating a croissant when a seagull swooped down and cut her hand with its beak, resulting in
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Railway station wrongly included in improvement scheme
A railway station in Dorchester was mistakenly included in a major investment programme. South Western Railway (SWR) wrongly announced Dorchester South station would be one of the stations to benefit from its £6.5 million improvement programme.
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Scooter riders head on epic journey across Britain
A team of veteran scooter riders are heading to Weymouth on an epic 2500 mile trip around Britain to raise money for a cause close to their hearts. Dave Harrison and Alex Bateman, who are from Weymouth, will be joining Sussex couple Henry Smith
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New plans 'could make pub more viable'
ADDING guest accommodation to a Dorset pub could see it become more viable, creating several jobs. The requested upgrade to the White Hart in Ringwood Road, Longham, according to the owner, should be enough to make the pub business viable once
