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Man bombarded Tinder date with 'aggressive messages'
A man bombarded a woman he met on online dating app Tinder with "aggressive messages" after she tried to break up their relationship, a court heard. Magistrates said the victim was subjected to "sustained mental anguish by very targeted harassment
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Fresh concerns over Portland incinerator
WEYMOUTH councillors have again expressed serious concerns over controversial plans for a £150 million waste incinerator on Portland. At a meeting of the full council of Weymouth Town Council, councillors were asked to consider a response to the
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Volunteers raise funds for two local groups
A group of charitable volunteers have distributed funds from a popular fayre to local causes. Following the success of Fayre In The Square, the Rotary Club of Weymouth has started to distribute funds to a selection of charities These charities
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Tense scenes as clashes break out during protest
THERE was a stand-off on Weymouth seafront as anti-immigrant protesters clashed with anti-racism campaigners. Police were out in force in a bid to keep the two groups separated and largely succeeded – although there were tense moments as the anti-immigrant
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'It was like thunder' Terrifying night of chaos after car hits wall and flips over
Residents were left shocked and shaken and homes damaged after a car lost control in their village and smashed into walls before flipping over in a serious night-time crash. Residents say the car left a trail of destruction as it careered down
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Bottles hurled at police and officer punched in face as ugly scenes unfold
Two police officers have been injured and three people arrested during protests in Weymouth. An anti-immigrant protest billed as 'Enough is Enough' took place at the seafront tonight, with a counter demo by Stand Up to Racism at the same location
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RECAP: Weymouth protests see clashes on seafront
12:13am That’s it for our live blog this evening. Read a full round-up of tonight’s events here.
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'No asylum seekers will be housed locally after barge closure'
Dorset Council has said asylum seekers from the Bibby Stockholm will not be housed locally after the barge at Portland closes. The authority issued a brief statement today in a bid to clarify the situation amid local speculation. The statement
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Blues knocked out of FA Cup as season gets underway
Portland 0 Hamworthy Recreation 2 Wilcock, 27, 66 The Blues were knocked out of the FA Cup after Poole-based side Hamworthy Recreation won 2-0 at the Camp & Satherley. The newly promoted side will left off where they did last season
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Magpies beat Terras in final pre-season friendly
Weymouth 0 Dorchester 2 Ngalo,19, Koszela, 85 Dorchester Town took all the bragging rights after beating Weymouth on their own patch at the Bob Lucas. Goals from Jordan Ngalo and Olaf Koszela meant Tom Killick's side finished pre-season
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Car flips over and homes damaged in serious late night crash
Extensive damage was caused in a horrific car crash which saw the vehicle flip over. It happened on the A353 in Osmington last night. The main route was closed through the night for a police investigation but has now reopened. Pictures
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Takeaway loses planning appeal
A PORTLAND takeaway has lost a planning appeal against Dorset Council’s refusal over changes to the Weston Road property. The authority turned down a retrospective application for a new window and door, a flu and illuminated business signs a year
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10 stunning photos showing beautiful Dorset in summer heatwave
THESE photos show beautiful Dorset during the summer 2024 heatwave in Dorset. This past week has seen temperatures hotter than Ibiza in Weymouth, with the mercury reaching 30c on Tuesday, and the resort fully justifying its affectionate 'Weybiza
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When the Olympics in Weymouth didn't quite go to plan
Let's take a look back at when the much-anticipated Olympics in Weymouth didn't quite go to plan. With an extra 60,000 people expected in Weymouth and Portland while the area hosted the sailing events, plans were drawn up in precise detail.
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Follow sections of medieval road on this Dorset walk
In the far north-east corner of Dorset, bounded by Shire Rack (on the Dorset/Wiltshire border), Bokerley Ditch (on the Dorset/Hampshire border), and the A354 between Blandford Forum and Salisbury, lies Sixpenny Handley. The largest of the Cranborne
