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Immigration officers swoop in on town centre shop

Police and immigration officers swooped in on a shop on Weymouth seafront as a man was taken away in handcuffs. Six police cars and a Home Office van descended upon Amsterdam Market on the Esplanade near the King's Statue with a man detained by

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Person injured in crash on A35

There were major delays on the A35 in west Dorset following a crash. It happened in Chideock at about 2.40pm and led to the closure of the route for around three hours. There was heavy traffic with tailbacks stretching back to Morcombelake

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Air ambulance lands in field in Weymouth

The air ambulance has landed in the fields between Littlemoor and Preston in Weymouth. It landed at around 4.10pm in the field just off the A353 Littlemoor Road between Littlemoor and Preston. The air ambulance has been asked for more information

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Crash causes disruption to main route

A crash has been causing major disruption for those commuting between Weymouth and Dorchester. Police were called out to the two-vehicle crash on Dorchester Road, near to the Weymouth Relief Road at around 12.30pm today. According to officers

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Firefighters tackle electrical board blaze

Firefighters rushed to the scene of Newstead Road in Weymouth following reports of a fire. According to the fire service, crews were called to a commercial premises on Newstead Road in Weymouth at 4.15pm yesterday (Thursday, November 14). Two

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'Police incident' causing train delays

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Huge Weymouth festival set for return

One of Weymouth’s biggest festivals has announced its highly anticipated return next summer. The Round Table's SummerFest will once again take place on the grounds of Redlands Leisure and Community Park in Weymouth on Saturday, June 7. This

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Temperatures to fall as Dorset becomes 'notably cold'

TEMPERATURES are due to fall considerably in Dorset.  The unseasonably mild weather for November is soon to be replaced by 'cold for all', the Met Office has warned. It says by the middle of next week in Dorset it will feel 'notably cold with

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Campaigners to hold Palestinian medical aid fundraiser

Campaigners for peace in Palestine are holding a fundraiser to support medical aid for victims of the conflict in Gaza tomorrow. The Dorset Palestine Solidarity Campaign is hosting the fundraiser for the charity Medical Aid for Palestine. The

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Blues re-sign midfielder from Hammers

PORTLAND United have resigned midfielder Brin Doyle from Hamworthy United.  The former Dorchester Town youngster joined the Hammers in the summer but has made his return to the six months later.  Doyle made six appearances for Hamworthy this

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Dorset Premier League preview: Dorch Sports face top of table clash

DORCHESTER Sports take on Cobham Sports in a top of the table clash later today.  Ashley James' side travel to Merley Park where they will be hoping to extend their gap with third place Cobham.  The Dorchester club may be top, but Bournemouth

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Exciting Christmas event will see Santa arrive on a tank

Get in the festive Spirit this weekend with a Christmas market. ‘A Dorset Christmas’ is returning to The Tank Museum, Bovington from November 16-17. The magical event will feature an array of specialist craft stalls, hands-on activities and

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How to watch I'm A Celebrity spin-off show as it returns for 2024 series

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! is returning to our screens this month and an extra talk show will run alongside it. As ever, a new host of celebrities will head into the jungle leaving behind the glitz and glam of their usual lifestyles.

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Everything to know on BBC Magpie Murders sequel series Moonflower Murders

Lesley Manville returns to star as Susan Ryeland in the BBC mystery series Moonflower Murders, which serves as a sequel to Magpie Murders. Magpie Murders aired back in 2022 and was an adaptation of the book of the same name by Anthony Horowitz.

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BBC soap Doctors ends after 24 years on air as crew express 'sorrow and joy'

Popular BBC soap Doctors has aired its final episode after being on air for 24 years. The cast of the soap shared their “sorrow and joy” as the credits of Doctors rolled which the BBC previously confirmed would end. The show was about the doctors

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Community Christmas events to get you in the festive spirit

With temperatures dropping, it is certainly starting to feel a lot more like Christmas, so we have compiled another list of community Christmas events to get you in the festive spirit. Portland There is plenty to see and do at Portland’s Christmas

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Popular seafront café closes

A popular seafront café in Lyme Regis has closed. The Beach & Badger café -  on the Marine Parade above the National Trust shop on Lyme Regis seafront - announced its last day of trading was Friday, November 8. The owner, Jane Croft, says she

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Church to raise funds for charity with quiz night

A church is holding a quiz night in aid of charity this week. The Dorchester Community Church are holding a quiz night on Saturday, November 16. Profits from the quiz night will be donated to Tearfund, a Christian charity that partners with

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Man in court for fatal new years day crash on A35

A Bridport man has appeared in court for allegedly causing a fatal crash on New Year's Day. Joshua Jack Craven, aged 22, of Trinity Way, Bridport, appeared in Weymouth Magistrates Court on Wednesday, November 13, following a fatal crash on January

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Garden nursery wins permission to open café

A FAMILY-RUN popular garden nursery at Upwey has won planning consent for a series of changes on its site – after previous refusals of some of its plans. The latest applications to be agreed include new greenhouses and a change of use of an existing

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Literary festival proves to be a bestseller

Bridport Literary Festival ended on a high at the weekend, with actor Simon Russell Beale charming the audience at the Electric Palace. The 20th festival was a resounding success, with a record number of events and packed houses in venues in and

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Holiday park crowned best in UK

A holiday park in west Dorset has been crowned the best in the UK in a national contest. Highlands End Holiday Park in Eype has been named the Best Holiday Park in the UK at Campsites.co.uk's Camping and Glamping Awards for 2024. The holiday

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Vital mental health service celebrate milestone

A vital service offering help to those in crisis has celebrated its first anniversary. The Sanctuary Crisis Hub CIC at Yeates Corner, Portland, offers a free, face to face service for those experiencing crisis, depression, anxiety, and other mental

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Building site manager wins prestigious award

A building site manager from Dorchester has won a top industry award. The South West region’s best site managers have been recognised by the National House Building Council (NHBC) in the Pride of the Job awards. Representing C G Fry & Son Ltd

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Riding centre helps 86-year-old ex-jockey get back in the saddle

A Dorset equestrian centre has given an 86-year-old former jockey the chance to get back in the saddle after a heartbreaking loss.  Jenifer Jones has rekindled her passion for riding two years after the sad loss of her beloved ex-polo pony thanks

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Puddle take on champions after mid-season break

Puddletown will take to the field for the first time in four weeks when they travel east to face off against last season's table toppers Lytchett, writes Gruff James. Since their last outing, America elected a new president, Spain flooded and Puddle

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Stunning pictures show bank of fog rolling down cliffs at bay

These beautiful pictures taken by a local photographer show the amazing moment when a bank of fog rolled over the cliffs at West Bay. They're the work of Daryl Gill, who took up photography as a hobby during the pandemic. He has since become a

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Dorset sisters devote themselves to helping stricken residents after floods

A pair of sisters from west Dorset who live in Valencia have been providing aid to others after disastrous flooding in the area. More than two weeks ago, devastating floods tore through Valencia, Spain, causing massive damage and taking more than

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'Angry and disappointed' residents to march against incinerator TODAY

Angry and disappointed residents are set to march against plans for the Portland waste incinerator today. The protest in Weymouth has been sparked by the Government's decision to give the green light for Powerfuel's 'energy from waste plant' earmarked