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Aldi apologises as 'error' forces product recall due to possible health risk
Aldi has issued a "do not eat" warning to customers after being forced to recall one of its products due to a possible health risk. Aldi has recalled Let’s Party Vegetable Bao Buns because they contain sesame and duck meat which is not mentioned
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Double decker bus fire tackled in early hours emergency
FIREFIGHTERS were called to extinguish a fire on a double decker bus. A team from Swanage Fire Station was alerted to reports of a fire on the Purbeck Breezer vehicle at around 6am on Saturday. On arrival, it was found the rear brakes were
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Hundreds march against Portland waste incinerator plans
Hundreds of people gathered in the streets of Weymouth to march against plans to build a waste incinerator on Portland. A huge community backlash was sparked by the Government's decision to give the green light for Powerfuel's 'energy from waste
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Top 10 2025 trending destinations for UK travellers from Houston to Tromso
Booking a holiday can be a tricky task, with so many factors to consider before finding the perfect getaway destination. There is a growing interest for travellers to find unique locations that offer tranquillity, wellness, and experiences tailored
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Police seize car from 'uninsured driver' in rural Dorset
A car has been seized from what police said was an uninsured driver in rural Dorset. Officers from Dorset Police's rural crime team stopped the car in the Shaftesbury area yesterday evening, Friday, November 15, after it was reportedly being driven
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Would you love to be a journalist? We have just the job for you
Are you an ambitious school leaver looking for an exciting and rewarding job here in Dorset? Perhaps you have just sat your A-level results, and have loads of ambition but don’t fancy taking on the debt that university entails. This could be
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Busy road to close for four days
A section of a busy road is set to close for four days. Radipole Lane, Southill will shut to traffic between the junction with Causeway and Grafton Avenue from Monday, November 18 - Friday, November 22. It has been put in place to allow Scottish
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Stately home to come alive with the magic of Christmas
A stunning country house is set to come alive with the magic of Christmas. Minterne House and Gardens in Minterne Magna, Dorchester is introducing an all-new winter lights attraction from December 6 – January 4. During this time, the stately
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Fun for all the family at this Christmas variety show
An annual Christmas variety show jam-packed with entertainment is returning to the stage of Weymouth Pavilion. The Lions Club Christmas Variety Show, hosted by Weymouth and Portland Lions Club is held in aid of local charities and promises a fun
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Footpath closed for longer than expected due to ‘severe erosion’
A footpath on a cliff top in west Dorset has been forced to close for longer than expected. A new notice about the closure of a footpath from West Bay to Freshwater has been issued by Dorset Council. The closure was issued back in June for
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Ex-Land Army girl turns 100 - and is still helping out
A FORMER Land Army girl has marked her 100th birthday by choosing to help others. Doris Haggett, of Owermoigne, enjoyed a celebratory birthday luncheon for 28 family and friends in the village hall. Nieces, nephews and cousins travelled from
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Mixed reviews for second series of hit TV show filmed in Weymouth
The second series of a hit TV drama that was partly filmed in Weymouth has received mixed reviews. Bad Sisters season two features scenes that were filmed on a yacht in Weymouth harbour. Earlier this year Bono's daughter Eve Hewson, who starred
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Pictures of a much-missed Weymouth restaurant
THESE pictures show a Weymouth restaurant that is much missed. Weymouth Wimpy was in St Edmund Street in the 70s near the Golden Lion before moving into the old Job Centre in St. Thomas Street. The Job Centre then became what is now Prezzos.
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Group to host talk on nineteenth century Weymouth shipwreck
Friends of Weymouth Museum will host a talk on an early nineteenth century shipwreck off Weymouth. The group are welcoming maritime historian and Portland Museum trustee, David Carter, to give a talk on the ‘Wordsworth shipwreck’ of 1805. Named
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Legal notice published after death of Dorset woman
A PROBATE and trustee notice has been published after a woman from Dorchester has died. It's for Margaret Helen Parrott of Casterbridge Road, Dorchester, DT1 2AG. She died on July 14, 2023. For more public notices like this see the Dorset Echo
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The former girls' school that is now a thriving village pub
A former girls' school is now a thriving traditional English pub nestled in the heart of a west Dorset village. The Brewers Arms in Martinstown has been run by Ben and Leanne Carter for nine years and in that time, they have become a pillar of
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Village road closure for gas main replacement
A VILLAGE road is to be closed for a gas main to be replaced. Shillingstone Lane in Okeford Fitzpaine will be shut from outside Wessex Park Homes to outside N D Young Transport Ltd (in both directions). The closure, which begins on November
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When you can expect to hear live firing on Dorset ranges
Live firing and night firing will be carried out on the Lulworth Ranges next week. As a result people are urged to take extra care when visiting parts of Purbeck. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) uses Lulworth Ranges between Wareham and Lulworth
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MOT warning to 7.6 million drivers at risk of £1,000 fines
Nearly 8 million drivers were at risk of a fine this year as they were late to get their MOT, new research has revealed. The study has found that almost a quarter of MOTs carried out last year took place after the previous service had expired.
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Artist creates work for latest Marvel blockbuster
A Portland-based artist’s illustrations from a Disney and Marvel Hollywood movie have been included in a new art book to accompany and promote the film. Sophie Fretwell, a 29-year-old artist and costume designer said it was ‘amazing’ to have worked
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Dorset pharmacies 'under pressure' amid call for strike action
Pharmacies in Dorset have voted to join collective action with others across the UK, saying they are under pressure. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) says its members “have been forced into an untenable position by a decade of underfunding
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Printing company is first to donate to Christmas Toy Appeal
The Christmas spirit is well and truly alive as kind-hearted companies have begun donating to the Dorset Echo’s 25th Toy Appeal It means that children who are less fortunate will still have something to unwrap from Santa on Christmas morning.
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Anger as 'transphobic' leaflets handed out near school
PARENTS have hit out at 'transphobic' leaflets being handed out near a school. Members of Protect and Teach, a group which originated in the South West, have been out and about in Dorchester. The group were in the town centre handing out leaflets
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Public urged to report fox hunting amid claims Dorset is 'worst offender'
Dorset Police has urged people who witness fox hunting to report it rather than post on social media. It comes after the League Against Cruel Sports released a report in which it alleges Dorset to be one of the 'worst offending counties in England
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Major homes scheme planned for town centre
NINE Dorchester town centre homes are to be created with changes to a pub and adjoining empty shop site. The former Autobitz shop in High East Street will be knocked down and re-built during the redevelopment with a new access created to the rear
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Museum collaborates with charity in arts project
A museum in Dorchester has collaborated with a group to showcase crafts from former offenders this winter. Women from Dorset who have either received a police caution, or served a prison or community sentence, have created an exclusive range of
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Which? reveals the best supermarket for your festive food shop this Christmas
Consumer experts at Which? have revealed the best supermarket to get your Christmas shopping essentials this year. For the second year in a row, Aldi has been named the best supermarket for your festive food shop by Which? The consumer group
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Charred remains of bonfires and firework packaging on beach branded a 'disgrace'
More debris from bonfires and private firework displays have been found on a beach. The charred remains of two bonfires were left discarded on the pebbled shore of Bowleaze Cove, Weymouth. Further along the beach, a number of sparklers had
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Campaign to tackle knife crime as police warn of dangers and seek to educate young
Dorset Police is taking part in a national campaign to raise awareness of knife crime and carrying blades. Sceptre is a national campaign led by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) which has been running this week. There has been enhanced
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"We are too easy to score against' -Magpies need to tighten up defence
DORCHESTER have become 'too easy to score against' according to manager Tom Killick. The Magpies are in action later today against league leaders Merthyr and will have to sure up defensively if they hope to get anything from the game. The
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'He is a warrior' - Terras boss delighted with skipper's speedy return
Weymouth captain Tom Bearwish has been described as a 'warrior' by Mark Molesley after recovering quickly from injury. The Terras skipper returned in the 3-0 Dorset Cup win over Wimborne in midweek, grabbing a goal in the process, and his return
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Borthwick 'ready to go' as Blues face Street
GREG Borthwick is 'ready to go' after returning from injury as Portland welcome Andover Street in the Wessex League today. The Blues striker made his return from injury off the bench last weekend, scoring within minutes of his return to the pitch
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Beloved pub reopens under new management
An award-winning country pub has finally reopened its doors under new management. The Half Moon in Melplash has been shut for nine months after the previous owners moved onto a new business venture at the West Bay Hotel. Now, husband and wife
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WARNING - GRAPHIC VIDEO: Shocking moment car smashes into two men
A newly released video shows the horrifying and shocking moment a car was intentionally driven into two men in Weymouth. One victim, a man in his 20s, can be seen flying through the air into a neighbouring garden. He was airlifted to hospital
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‘Town cannot be divided’: Residents fume as council propose change to level crossing
RESIDENTS are set to protest after the council proposed to change a level crossing - which currently costs taxpayers £120k a year. The future of Wareham Crossing, which has been gated and manned by a guard since 2009, has been long disputed between
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Woman subjected to 'horrific' abuse after creating lost dog posters
A Dorset woman is distraught after posters of her lost dog were torn down. Julia was walking her dog Doris on October 21 around Poole when she bolted into darkness. Julia posted missing dog posters across Poole in hopes to be reunited with
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The best Christmas markets to get you in the festive spirit
CHRISTMAS is quickly approaching and plenty of festive markets will be popping up around Dorset soon. It will be the perfect opportunity for people to purchase Christmas-related crafts and enjoy some street food as the temperatures get a little
