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Is your child eligible for free school meals and holiday activities?
Families in Dorset are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for free school meals. Some children might be eligible to receive a free daily lunch at school, potentially saving families up to £450 per year. Dorset children who receive
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Man almost four times drink drive limit crashed car into wall
A MAN who crashed his car on the way back from the pub was almost four times over the legal drink-drive limit. Richard Holman, 48, wrote off his car in the crash and subsequently lost his job, a court heard. Holman, of Shaftesbury Road in Child
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Toddler injured falling off seafront wall
A two-year-old boy was injured after falling off a wall. The toddler fell about 5ft onto Cart Road at Lyme Regis seafront and landed on his shoulder. Police said he wasn't seriously hurt - but he ended up being taken to hospital as a precaution
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Pictures: More than 1,700 people turn out to enjoy art and food festival
Art and cuisine collided once again in Poundbury which enjoyed its annual festival. The Dorset Food and Arts Festival showcased local food, drink, art, craft, music and community talent on Saturday, August 3 on the Great Field. More than 65
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Take a look inside this coastal home with dreamy sea views
Yet another home overlooking the picturesque Bowleaze Cove has hit the market for more than £1.5 million. Built in the 1930s, the property offers breath-taking views of Weymouth Bay, with four of the five bedrooms overlooking the ocean. There
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Free exhibition to show 150 years of Dorset summers
Learn more about Dorset’s past summers from the past 150 years in a free exhibition. The Dorset History Centre is holding a free exhibition, displaying images from the past 150 years’ worth of summers in the county from over-dressed Victorians
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Clean up ordered for 'smelly green lake' after complaints - and death of bird
A CLEAN-UP has been ordered at an algae-hit lake - as it's claimed a bird died after getting stuck in the sludge. Dorset Council says the green film of algae - which has been covering part of the Swannery area in Weymouth's Radipole Lake for weeks
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How you can ride in 'the most famous tank in the world'
Visitors to a military museum in Dorset will get the chance to ride in the world’s only running Tiger I tank during a special day of activities. The Tank Museum in Bovington is giving Tiger fans the chance to win a ride in its most famous exhibit
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Far right activist Tommy Robinson 'promotes' anti-immigrant protest in Weymouth
AN ANTI-IMMGRANT protest due to take place in Weymouth appears to have been been promoted by activist Tommy Robinson. Mr Robinson, who founded the far-right, Islamophobic organisation English Defence League (EDL), posted a list of demonstrations
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'She is an absolute legend' - Pride in Dorset windsurfer despite dissapointment
A Dorset windsurfer 'should be proud' despite disappointment following the bronze medal at the Olympics. Portland's Emma Wilson had to settle for a bronze medal after finishing last in the women's windsurfing medal race off the coast of Marseille
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'I think I’m done': Star accuses officials of putting athletes' mental health at risk
Emma Wilson accused sailing officials of putting athletes’ mental health at risk after falling foul of a controversial new format and being forced to settle for a second consecutive windsurfing bronze medal off the coast of Marseille on Saturday.
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Portland windsurfer Emma Wilson wins bronze at the Olympics
Portland's Emma Wilson has won a bronze medal in the women's windsurfing at the Paris Olympics. She had to settle for a bronze medal after finishing last in the women's windsurfing medal race off the coast of Marseille today. The 25-year-old
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Power cut affects more than 2,000 properties
Thousands in Portland have been without power this morning due to a power cut. Properties on the southern end of Portland including Southwell and the Bill have been without power since 7.30am this morning. This is an unplanned fault, currently
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Train disruption due to signalling problem
A signalling problem means fewer trains will be running between Yeovil Junction and Axminster. This is the Waterloo to Exeter line which passes between north Dorset and east Devon This is due to an earlier power failure at Crewkerne, affecting
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Tragedy as man dies at supermarket
A MAN has died after emergency services were called to a supermarket. Officers aided the South Western Ambulance Service after reports that a man in his 60s had died at Tesco at Tower Park. An air ambulance was also seen circling the area before
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Popular bakery chain to open new branch in Dorset
A POPULAR Southwest bakery is coming to Wimborne this September. Established in 1952, Reeve the Baker is well known for its array of baked delicacies and friendly atmosphere. Now, a new bakery tied to the brand is opening on Wimborne High Street
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Molesley pleased with 'competitive squad' ahead of new season
Weymouth boss Mark Molesley says he is looking to the whole squad to contribute this season - not just the starting line up. Ahead of tomorrow's final pre-season game against Dorchester at the Bob Lucas (3pm), the Terras coach says he is 'pleased
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Veterans 'won't leave their houses' due to impact of fireworks
DORSET veterans have been left ‘unable to leave their houses’ due to the mental impact that the sound of fireworks has on them. As the summer fireworks returned to Weymouth Bay, for some they bring joy and awe as the bright colours fill the sky
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Power cut causes 'nightmare' disruption on 'busiest day of the year'
Businesses in Bridport have suffered following a major power cut that disrupted trade across the town. Power was lost throughout much of Bridport town centre on Saturday, affecting homes, shops, traffic lights and even the folk festival. The
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Teens 'dice with death' by climbing dangerous cliff
West Dorset residents have told of their shock after teenagers were spotted scrambling up a crumbling cliff in West Bay. A group of around five young people were photographed climbing from the beach at West Bay to the top of the 150ft high West
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Pub requests extended drinking hours
EXTRA drinking hours are being requested by a Weymouth town centre pub – taking closing time until midnight. The Waterloo in Grange Road says it would like to extend the time for the sale of alcohol from the present limit of 11pm, until midnight
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Man tells of horrific spiking experience as number of reports revealed
More than 60 incidents of spiking were reported to Dorset Police over the last year. A Freedom of Information request has revealed that across the whole of Dorset, Weymouth and Portland received the second highest number of spiking reports – falling
