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Tragedy as man dies at beach
A man has died at the coast, police have confirmed. Emergency services rushed to West Bay yesterday afternoon. Police officers cordoned off part of the Esplanade, near to the ice cream kiosk, as they responded to the incident, along with the
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Fortnight of roadworks to cause chaos
A fortnight of roadworks is set to cause chaos for motorists travelling into Bridport next week. Total Utility Connections will be carrying out the work which will see a four-way temporary traffic light system installed at the West Allington,
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Town centre road to close for three nights
There will be three nights of road closures in Bridport town centre next week. East Street will be closed overnight on Monday, November 18, Tuesday, November 19 and Wednesday, November 20 to enable Openreach to install a duct overlay. The closures
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Thousands of pounds worth of equipment stolen from plumbing firm
Copper piping, fittings and tools worth thousands of pounds have been stolen from a plumbing company in north Dorset. Three offenders gained entry to Heatwave Mechanical Services at Clifton Maybank in Bradford Abbas between 1.15am and 3.30am
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Woman released without charge after deaths of care home residents
A WOMAN arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the deaths of three care home residents has been released without charge. Police say they are continuing to investigate the deaths of three residents at a care home in Swanage, which are being
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Magpies come from behind to salvage point against Boro
GOSPORT BOROUGH 2 Stanley 4, Hollands 16 DORCHESTER TOWN 2 Buse 45, Spetch 85 DORCHESTER came from behind to earn a point away to Gosport in the Southern League on Wednesday night. Boro raced into an early 2-0 lead courtesy of
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Man suffers serious head injury in assault
A man has suffered a serious head and arm injury in an assault in Dorchester. A group of men assaulted the man outside an address on London Road, Dorchester at around 5am on Sunday, November 10 2024. It was reported that the victim – a man
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UK Apple users could be owed compensation as Which? launches £3bn iCloud claim
Millions of Apple customers in the UK could be owed compensation if a legal claim from consumer group Which? is successful. Which? has launched a £3 billion claim against Apple, claiming the tech giant has breached competition law by “forcing its
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Teen suspended twice after school refused to let her use toilet while on her period
A TEENAGE girl was left ‘dripping’ in blood after her school refused to let her go to the toilet while she was on her period. Scarlett Ridley, 14, and her mum, Amy, have hit out at Corfe Hills School after a ‘humiliating’ ordeal that led to her
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Hundreds expected to take part in elf parade
Hundreds of elves are set to parade through the streets of Weymouth this month. The Elf Parade will return to town on Saturday, November 30 at 10am complete with stilt walkers, majorettes, and plenty of elves moving along to festive tunes.
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Tap on tap off system introduced on Dorset buses
A new payment method is being introduced on Dorset buses. First Wessex buses running through the county are introducing a tap on tap off (TOTO) system of payment for commuters. The technology will be set up from Sunday, December 1, allowing
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Chance to audition to be in local production of 'hilarious' satire
AUDITIONS are to be held for a local production of a fast-paced and hilarious satire. Weymouth Drama Club is seeking performers to be in The Accidental Death of an Anarchist by Dario Fo and Franca Rame, adapted by Tom Basden. It will be staged
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Reunion of local bands from 60s, 70s and 80s
A REUNION of local bands is to be held in Weymouth. Bands from the 1960s, 70s and 80s will play at Weymouth Centenary Club on Friday, November 15 from 6.45pm until late. The four bands on the bill are: Package Deal, The Memphis Jazz Band, The
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Probate notice published after woman dies
A PROBATE and trustee notice has been published for a woman from Dorchester who has died. It is for Daphne Aish of Casterbridge Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2AQ. She died on September 28. Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925 anyone having a claim
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Residents invited to take part in ground-breaking project
PURBECK residents are being invited to take part in a ground-breaking river restoration and flood protection project. The call to action follows the formation of a body known as Swanage Streams Partnership – a collaboration between the National
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More potential modern slavery victims were referred to Dorset Police
Slightly more potential modern slavery victims were referred to Dorset Police for investigation in the most recent quarter, new figures show. Hope for Justice, an anti-slavery charity, said survivors must navigate a "complex web of services and
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Historic landmark no longer at risk after two years of repairs
A scheduled monument in Dorset is no longer considered at risk, according to Historic England. Historic England has today announced its list of heritage sites at risk for this year. The Heritage at Risk Register aims to give an annual insight
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Coast path photography competition calling for entries
The annual South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year competition is calling for entries Have you been out on the South West Coast Path during 2024? Could you have the winning image on your camera reel? Why not get involved and help
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Operators apply early to set up campsites for next season
CAMPSITE operators, and those hoping to set up sites, are applying early to Dorset Council for the 2025 season. Several sites were refused consent in 2023 and 2024, often because of planning rules to protect areas where rivers and streams run into
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Help us help the children...Dorset Echo Toy Appeal launches
YOU can help make a difference to underprivileged children this Christmas. The Dorset Echo is today launching its 25th Christmas Toy Appeal – and we need your help. Our Appeal gathers donations so that children in need will have something to unwrap
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'I shudder to think what could have happened' man guilty of sexual assault
A man who drove around Weymouth at 3am looking for a drunk woman to sexually abuse has been found guilty at trial. As previously reported in the Echo, Hassan Abou Hayleh, aged 39, has been on trial at Bournemouth Crown Court since Monday, November
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How to keep your property watertight for winter
A national trade body has produced a series of tips for Maintenance Week to help householders in Dorset keep properties watertight. Run by SPAB (The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings) Maintenance Week offers an annual reminder to
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Call for action on derelict development site
Councillors are urging a housing association to ‘get on with it’ after the controversial redevelopment was turned down – but residents ‘would rather look at a pile of rubble.’ As reported by the Echo, Marchesi House, off Radipole Lane, was demolished
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"It's no surprise"- Dorset ranks among top 10 counties in UK
Dorset has ranked among the top 10 counties in the country, according to the Telegraph. The Telegraph has ranked all 48 counties in the UK from worst to best, using criteria such as coastline length, nature reserves, dining, accommodation, and
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Creative pupils wow judges at innovative competition
Year four pupils at a Dorchester school have showcased their creativity and innovation in a recent competition. Students at The Prince of Wales School took part in ROAR 2024, which aims to inspire young people to work in teams and use their imaginations
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'Relief' as man has £100 parking fine overturned from beach car park
A man has successfully appealed a £100 fine after parking in Eype Beach car park past opening hours. Anthony Jones, a former Bridport resident, received the substantial fine after parking in the car park late at night to take his young daughter
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'Amazing contribution': Celebration recognises volunteers' efforts
An annual celebration recognised volunteers from across the county for their contribution to communities. More than 170 volunteers and guests came together in Dorchester for the Volunteer Celebration Evening, an event hosted by Volunteer Centre
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Electric car charge points to be installed across Dorset car parks
New electric vehicle charging points have been installed in a Dorset community as part of a council scheme - with more planned. The new chargers, located in the Kettle Bridge car park at Cerne Abbas are set to go live in the coming weeks and have
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Date for major beer festival changed after booking mix-up
A major Dorset beer festival has been forced to change dates after a booking mix-up. The annual Dorchester Beerex, which takes place at the Corn Exchange and attracts thousands of enthusiasts from across the region, will now be held on Friday,
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Belle remain unbeaten as netball league resumes
BELLE Construction maintained their unbeaten start to the South West Dorset Netball League with another commanding win in the latest round of action, writes Karen Matthews. Belle Construction 39 New Body 14 Both teams started well with
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John Lewis unveils its new Christmas advert and it's a tear-jerker
John Lewis has released a memory-strewn tear-jerker, following a woman frantically buying a last-minute gift for her sister, for its highly-anticipated Christmas advert. The Gifting Hour opens with heroine Sally running into the retailer’s Oxford
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Forced out: Couple devastated after being told to leave beach chalet after 30 years
A COUPLE are devastated after being forced out of the beach chalet they have enjoyed for almost 30 years. David White, 75, and his partner Elaine Jepson, 68, say they were told they will not be allowed to continue the lease for their beach chalet
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Drama filmed in Dorset receives rave reviews
A NEW television drama part-filmed in west Dorset has received rave reviews ahead of its release. Say Nothing, a drama capturing the tragedy of the Troubles, may be set in Northern Ireland but features scenes filmed in West Bexington. Critics
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Dorset Police chief constable 'sorry' for 'racism'
DORSET Police’s chief constable has apologised for “institutional racism” within the county force. Amanda Pearson said black people are “over-policed, under-protected, under-represented" in Dorset resulting in “more negative experiences”.
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Acclaimed actor who was regular visitor to Dorset is remembered following his death
ACCLAIMED actor Timothy West has been remembered in Dorset where he was a regular visitor. The well loved actor died in his sleep aged 90 'with his friends and family at the end”, his family said. As well as his many stage and screen roles
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Supermarket given go-ahead for extension
MORRISONS has been given the go-ahead to extend its sales building and add electric vehicle charge points to its service station at West Bay Road, Bridport. Dorset Council has agreed a planning application which will see an extension on the town
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Month-long road closure to see 30-mile diversion route
NEXT week a busy Dorset road will close for a month and see a 30-mile diversion route in its place. SGN is to replace a gas main on the A350 at the crossroad junction with Station Road and Dullar Lane in Sturminster Marshall. The “urgent”
