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Dorset farmers join march on Parliament
Farmers from Dorset joined thousands of others in London to march to protest changes to inheritance tax. The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) held a massive protest at Whitehall to stand up to the Government’s plans to impose inheritance tax on farms
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Pictures show the moment a car burst into flames
A Dorset resident has captured the shocking moment a car burst into flames. As reported by the Echo, a blaze caused major damage to a car on Grove Avenue, just off Dorchester Road, Weymouth, shortly before 9am. Grove Avenue car fire (Image
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Ice warning issued for Dorset as temperatures plummet
As temperatures fall below freezing, the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice across Dorset. Icy patches are expected to form this evening and overnight. The yellow weather warning will end at 10am tomorrow. People are warned
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Investigations continue into death of man in house fire
Police enquiries are continuing after a man died in a house fire in Weymouth. As previously reported by the Echo, emergency services were called to a property in Southdown Road following reports of a house fire. A man was airlifted to hospital
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Swanage come from goal down to beat Eastleigh 4-1
SWANAGE and Wareham Ladies 2nd team beat Eastleigh on the road to consolidate their second place in Division Two of the Forest League. Things didn’t go to plan in the first period, as, despite the Swans having much of the possession, the hosts
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Illegal tobacco seized as more details emerge about immigration raid at seafront shop
Illegal cigarettes were seized - as more details emerge about a multi-agency operation including immigration officials at a Weymouth shop. As reported, Amsterdam Market, on the Esplanade, was raided by Dorset Police, Trading Standards and Immigration
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Dorset may see SNOW later today
Snow could be falling in Dorset later today, forecasters have predicted. Cold air is sweeping the county and although many parts of the country woke up to snow this morning, Dorset has so far missed out. However, Dorset-based weather forecasters
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Cruise ship skips Dorset port due to weather
A cruise ship has skipped Portland Port today due to the weather conditions. The AIDAmar had been set to stop at Portland at 8am today having departed from Hamburg Germany on a 21-day round-trip that will see it sail around Spain, Portugal and
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Car damaged in blaze
A fire has caused major damage to a car in Weymouth Emergency services were called to the blaze today on Grove Avenue, off Dorchester Road, shortly before 9am. The front of the car appeared badly damaged and burnt and two police officers remained
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Energy bills set to 'rise again in January' despite hopes of lower price cap
Energy bills will rise again in January, despite hopes that UK households could see lower bills in the new year, according to new predictions. The latest forecast of the Ofgem energy price cap show an increase to bills for people across the country
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Phones designed for children launch in the UK - Do you think it's a good idea?
A child-safe smartphone with built-in age-appropriate guardrails and remote monitoring capabilities for parents, has launched in the UK for the first time. Pinwheel is a specially designed operating system loaded directly onto a range of existing
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Road closure due to bridge repairs
PART of a village road leading to a main road will be closed for bridge repairs to be carried out. Kennels Lane in Middlemarsh will be closed from its junction with Tiley to its junction with Tiley Knap, a distance of approximately 110 metres
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Dorset Echo readers can subscribe for just £25 for all of 2025 in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive annual offer of £25 for all of 2025, which is over 50% off the full price, during our limited-time promotion. Alternatively, you can subscribe for £6 for 6 months. Take advantage
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Buse bags brace as league leaders held by Magpies
Matt Buse bagged a brace as the Magpies came from behind twice to earn a point against league leaders, Merthyr Town. The visitors travelled across from Wales with 34 points from the opening 14 games of the season, and had won their last four on
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Weymouth storm to first win of the season with victory over Pirates
Weymouth and Portland 36 Eastleigh 17 Weymouth and Portland Ladies’ Rugby team have stormed to their first victory of the season, having secured a decisive 36-17 win over Eastleigh Pirates, writes Chris Davis. Remembrance Sunday saw the
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'Only thing chalet tenants have done wrong is not be Weymouth residents'
WHAT is it about the Greenhill Community Trust that they enjoy persecuting inoffensive people? The couple who have received notice their chalet tenancy will not be renewed appear to be respectable and diligent tenants. Their only offence seems
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Kiosk operator sought for public gardens
A NEW kiosk operator is being sought for a town's public gardens. Dorchester Town Council is looking for a new operator and tenant for its catering kiosk in the Borough Gardens from January 2025. The kiosk, which sells a range of refreshments
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Jobs boost as plans unveiled to revitalise iconic attraction
A holiday park business has purchased an iconic piece of Weymouth’s seaside history creating new jobs - and there's big plans for its future. The Waterside Holiday Group is the new owner of the Fantasy Island fun park attraction and the nearby
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Big dog walking event to raise Christmas funds for animal shelter
Dog owners are invited on a group walk along the Weymouth coast to raise money for an animal shelter. The annual "Winter Walkies" event will be taking place on Sunday, December 1. Owners and their dogs are invited to meet at the gazebo on
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Plan to transform former bank building into new homes
A FORMER Weymouth bank could be turned into homes – if Dorset planning officers agree. An application to use the former Esplanade Barclays Bank for flats on three floors is currently being considered at Dorset Council. The bank closed in March
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Major plan unveiled for town centre shops
A REDEVELOPMENT of an empty Dorchester South Street newsagents’ shop is being planned – including changes to a second, linked, shop site on Trinity Street. The former Martin’s shop site on South Street extends across the block to Trinity Street
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Nursing home scoops prestigious national award
A nursing home in Dorchester has won a prestigious award for its work tackling dehydration in the elderly. As part of the NHS Dorset Integrated Care Partnership, Somerleigh Court Nursing Home has won the Nursing Times Infection and Control Award
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Store urges shoppers to donate goods this Christmas
ALDI has revealed a list of the most in-demand items at foodbanks this Christmas to help guide shoppers. Supermarket bosses are urging Dorset residents to donate amid what could be a “tough” Christmas for foodbanks. The items have been selected
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Man sent sexual messages to child on Snapchat
A man who groomed a child to try and engage in sexual activity has been jailed. Jamie Lee Morgan, of Croft Road, Portland, appeared before Mold Crown Court for sentencing on Monday. The 34-year-old had previously admitted inciting a child
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The Dorset village with a long gone 14th century castle
This lovely west Dorset village may have traffic on the A35 thundering through it these days but back in the 14th century it had its own castle. The remains of Chideock Castle, the ancient seat of the de Chideocks and the Arundells, are in the
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Man pleads not guilty to town centre assaults
A man has denied committing two assaults in Dorchester town centre. Michael Doucas, aged 32, of no fixed address, appeared in Poole Magistrates' Court yesterday charged with two counts of assault. These charges relate to two alleged incidents
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Four in five patients seen within four hours at A&E
Four in five patients who arrived at Dorset County Hospital's emergency department last month were seen within four hours, new figures show. The NHS standard is for 95 per cent of patients to be seen within four hours. However, as part of a recovery
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Coffee morning fundraiser to build new homes for owls
A coffee morning will take place in Weymouth to raise funds to build homes for owls. People are invited to St Ann's Church on Radipole Lane to enjoy a coffee morning to raise money to put up more owl boxes in open spaces and gardens. It will
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Schools take on sponsored walk to help children impacted by war
Schools in Dorset will be taking part in a fundraising walk to help children traumatised by war. Children from Shaftesbury School, Sherborne Primary and St Andrew's Primary in Yetminster will be taking part in a sponsored walk from November 20
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Housing benefit payments to be frozen next year
Housing Benefits will be frozen for 2025, meaning many will struggle to pay increasing rents. Payments will not keep track of spiralling rent prices in many areas, meaning claimants whose rent goes up will see shortfalls and may face eviction if
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Debt expert shares her top tips to save on the cost of Christmas
For many families, Christmas can be a tough time of year with the financial burden of the supposed most wonderful time of the year. As the cost of living crisis rages on, many will be worried about the next few weeks. From the pressure of
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Acting legend among hundreds protesting proposed change to level crossing
AROUND 250 residents turned out to protest the council’s proposal to change a historic level crossing. Wareham level crossing has long been disputed between residents and Dorset Council, who want to modify the railway bridge with either a lift
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Main headliner announced for next year's Camp Bestival
A major festival duo are returning to the live stage after a decade – with a Dorset performance in their summer line-up. Organisers of Camp Bestival held in the grounds of Lulworth Castle, are ‘chuffed’ to announce that electronic duo Basement
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'UK's oldest DJ' has no plans to pause the music as he prepares to turn 85
A Dorset man who claims to be the UK's oldest working DJ has no plans to pause his passion for music as he prepares to turn 85 next month. Peter Shaw is ready for an exciting Christmas Eve event at The Hamworthy Club, Wimborne, where he will be
