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Missing persons appeal launched for Dorset man
A PUBLIC appeal has been launched to find a missing man from Dorset. Richard Bentley, 55 was last in contact with a friend on November 11 and has not been seen or heard from since. A report was raised to Dorset Police at around 9am on November
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'Unsupervised learner driver' has car seized by police
A car has been seized after police said the driver didn't have a full licence. Officers from Portland Neighbourhood Policing Team received reports that a car was being driven by an 'unsupervised learner driver' on the island. The vehicle was
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Signalling issue sparks railway issues across Dorset
A SIGNALLING issue is affecting trains across Dorset. Due to a signalling problem at Sherborne trains have to run at reduced speed on all lines. Travel disruption is expected until 6pm this evening. A spokesperson for SWR said: "We have
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Will Dorset see snow this week? Latest ahead of cold spell
THE chance of seeing snow in Dorset has increased ahead of a cold spell next week, a forecaster has said. Cold air from the Arctic is set to move across the country over the coming days. Weather enthusiast Jay Bournemouth said: “The last few
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Man hospitalised and three arrested following stabbing
A MAN was hospitalised and three people have been arrested after a stabbing in Dorset l. Officers were alerted to reports of a disturbance at an address in Ashley Road, Poole, shortly before 5am on Sunday morning, November 17. It is reported
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How to watch I'm a Celebrity on TV as 2024 series begins - what time it starts
There’s a rumble in the jungle because a new bunch of famous faces are now on their way to camp, as I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! begins this weekend. From a Strictly star and a Corrie legend to a BBC Radio 1 DJ and a pop star, all of the
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Why mould is forming in your home this winter and how to stop it
During the winter months, homeowners face many challenges that pose various risks to them and their properties, with mould being one of them. If you don’t identify and deal with mould problems quickly, you could be risking serious damage to your
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This Dorset walk takes in a barrier built against the Saxons
Try this four miles Dorset walk which takes in a barrier built against the invading Anglo-Saxons. Click into the photo gallery above to see the route full-sized. During the 1947 excavations of Bokerley Dyke, archaeologist C.F.C. Hawkes proposed
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Weymouth shops and pastimes people really miss
SHOPS, attractions and ways to spend time seem to form the basis for most people's memories of Weymouth in the 1990s. We asked people what they miss most and among the shops mentioned are: 'Flicking through the posters in Fair Price, getting stationery
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Popular Christmas market to return with more than 100 stalls
A popular Christmas market will make its return later this month. The Poundbury Christmas Market will be held in Crown Square on Saturday, November 30 featuring more than 100 stalls. Festivities will start at 10am, and finish at 4pm, with stalls
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Star of TV sitcoms and stage who visited a Weymouth restaurant
HERE'S some truly fantastic photos of a Broadway legend in Weymouth. Elaine Stritch visited Pullingers restaurant in the town for an Echo-hosted celebrity lunch back in 1978. The sell-out lunches were held on Sundays and in partnership with
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In the Dock - See who has been before the courts
Taken from Weymouth Magistrates Court registers dated: October 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24. Weymouth: GEORGE HOLDEN, aged 24, of Beverley Road, Weymouth. Admitted to being drunk whilst in charge of a child under seven years of age on September
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"This will be robustly defended" says applicant for Portland waste incinerator
The applicant behind the controversial Portland incinerator has spoken out following huge community backlash. Powerfuel Portland says the campaign against the company's plans to build an incinerator at Portland Port will be "robustly defended.
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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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Car park could be gated to tackle speeding cars in resort
Gating car parks is an idea being explored to tackle 'great concern' over speeding in West Bay. Bridport Town council is looking to take action against the blight and a multi-agency meeting is being set up to come up with traffic calming ideas
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Honour-based abuse offences recorded in Dorset
Several honour-based abuse offences were recorded in Dorset last year, new figures show. Honour-based abuse (HBA) is a crime or incident committed to protect or defend the "honour" of a family or community. It can include forced marriage, domestic
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Cup delight for Terras after stunning win away to Seagulls
Weston-super-Mare 2 Buse og 44, Bak 89 Weymouth 3 Rowan 9, Bearwish 13, Goodship 50 WEYMOUTH booked their place in the third round of the FA Trophy after defeating Weston-super-Mare 3-2 at the Optima Stadium on Saturday. After knocking
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Emergency response as person injured off Dorset coast
Coastguard teams were called to help a person injured on the West Dorset coast. Crews from Lyme Regis and West Bay Coastguard were sent to help a person who had sustained an injury at Seatown. The incident happened at 11am on Thursday, November
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Diversions for bridge closure to remove tree
A BUSY bridge will be closed while workers undergo urgent work remove a tree stuck underneath. Dorset Council has announced that Longham Bridge will be closed on November 19. Diversions will be in place for motorists via Christchurch Road,
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Dorset teacher banned from classrooms in England
A Dorset teacher who failed to disclose his previous teaching employment has been banned from teaching indefinitely. The panel found that Martin James had breached teaching standards. James worked at Epiphany School on Shillingstone Drive,
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Light shed upon life in village during Elizabethan times
LIFE In Elizabethan Dorset came under the spotlight at a well attended talk hosted by a local history buff. Neil Mattingly of Charmouth shed life upon life in the west Dorset village of Charmouth during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558 – 1603
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Head chef at The Ivy 'very excited' to lead large kitchen operation
HEAD chef at The Ivy has said he is “very excited” to be leading a large kitchen operation for the high-end chain. Bournemouth's newest restaurant launched on November 12 immediately with The Ivy’s Christmas menu. Featuring a variety of seasonal
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Section of A31 and M27 to close for resurfacing works
NATIONAL Highways has announced two dates for resurfacing works on the A31. Residents and businesses affected by the roadworks will be offered an escort service to and from their homes. The closure will take place from November 25 for five
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"It needs to be stopped": Huge turnout as protestors march against incinerator plan
A HUGE crowd flocked to the town centre in Weymouth to voice their opposition to a controversial waste incinerator planned for Portland. Hundreds of people of all ages gathered at the Jubilee Clock on the seafront on Saturday, to hear speeches
