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Classic and supercars to go on show in grounds of Dorset castle

See classic and supercars at a car show in the spectacular surroundings of Sherborne Castle on Sunday

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Dorset artist's maritime paintings unveiled at Purbeck Mining Museum

A series of paintings of traditional maritime vessels has been unveiled at Purbeck Mining Museum.

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Screaming children top the list of most annoying sounds

Screaming children top list of the most annoying sounds for people in the south west.

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Road closure for wall works

Backwater in Puddletown, Dorset, is temporarily closed for essential works to a wall

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Clay pigeon shooting challenge raises over £360k for charity

Churchill Foundation’s 10th annual clay pigeon shoot at Guy Ritchie’s Ashcombe Estate raises record £366,218 for UK charities, including partner Hourglass.

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Walkers raise over £900k for Macmillan Cancer Support

Over 2,100 hikers raised £935,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support in the 2024 Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike, funding vital UK cancer support services.

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Main route to close for roadworks

A main road is set to close for works

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Plea for community support if carnival is to continue

A PLEA for community support has been issued after basic costs for a town carnival have exceeded £11,000.

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Woman celebrates 102nd birthday with dancing and Cornish pasties

A Weymouth resident celebrated her 102nd birthday in style with an afternoon of dancing and her favourite food

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Beauty spot gets amazing national award for first time

Radipole Park and Gardens has been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award for the first time, while both Greenhill Gardens and Sandsfoot Gardens have retained the award for another year running.

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Man arrested after 'causing damage to pub and spitting at staff'

An ‘abusive’ man was arrested after allegedly causing damage to a pub in Weymouth

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Community receives top honour for well-kept gardens

Easton Gardens on Portland has achieved a Green Flag Award after achieving international quality mark for parks and green spaces

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Bournemouth Airport named second most expensive for parking

This would mean spending just £29 on parking for a week, saving 76 per cent compared to the official car park.

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Celebrations as school receives positive Ofsted report

A Dorset school is celebrating a positive Ofsted report

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Tributes to sail training supremo who was behind town's famous tall ships

"A natural sailor who was full of adventure and inquisitiveness about the world, he enrolled at Dartmouth Naval College aged 13 and entered the Royal Navy as an officer upon graduation in 1952.

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New store opens with a fanfare

An exciting new business has officially opened its doors in Dorchester – with profits from the opening day going straight to charity

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TV stars carved in sand for centenary celebrations

Two TV personalities were immortalised by sand as a Weymouth attraction is celebrating a century of sand sculptures in the seaside town

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Cheers! Villagers celebrate as pub finally opens its doors

The first pint has been served as locals pour into The Elm Tree Inn for its official opening since being saved

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Teachers strike as row intensifies over 'pay and job cuts'

TEACHERS are going on strike today amid a row over jobs cuts and pay.

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Flashing light out at sea prompts emergency response

A flashing object out at sea prompted an emergency response from volunteer lifeboat crew

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New initiative to support older people in Dorset given green light

A new initiative is being launched to support the older population in Dorset.

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5 simple pension mistakes that could cost you thousands

When it comes to pension planning, small mistakes can cost thousands down the line - here's how to make the most of your money

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PICTURES: First images of Cherries' plans for Vitality Stadium

The first images of the Cherries' plans for the Vitality Stadium have been released.

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Controversial Irish trio announces Dorset tour date

Kneecap will perform at the Bournemouth O2 Academy on Friday, November 14 despite controversy surrounding the group's recent political statements.

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Climber falls at beauty spot sparking major rescue operation

A climber suffered injuries after falling from a public beauty spot sparking a large emergency response

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WATCH: Motorist who reached 124mph sentenced

An officer who was carrying out proactive checks to keep the roads safe pursued and stopped a speeding motorist who had been disqualified from driving

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Warning over snakes on the loose

The RSPCA is braced for an increase in reports about stray pet snakes.   The charity is also expecting other snake-related incidents to rise this summer and is advising pet snake owners to be...

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Firefighters battle massive blaze for HOURS as buildings, trailer and land burn

Firefighters spent almost seven hours tackling a large fire involving buildings, a lorry trailer and vegetation

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Plane seen circling airport due to 'technical issue'

A Ryanair flight was seen circling above Bournemouth Airport for almost an hour due to 'technical issues'.

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Swanage Railway only running diesel trains 'until further notice' following fire

Swanage Railway has now announced on its website that due to a "high fire risk", all services are operated by heritage diesels until further notice.

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Travellers issued order to leave car park

Travellers who pitched up at a Weymouth car park have been served a notice to leave the area

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Dozens of seized e-scooters and electric bikes crushed by police

A number of illegally modified electric vehicles have been seized as part of an operation to tackle organised crime and anti-social behaviour, says police.

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Major emergency response to incident at harbour

A large emergency presence has been reported around Portland Harbour this afternoon

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Thirds suffer eight wicket loss

WEYMOUTH Thirds’ steep learning curve continues following an eight-wicket loss to Sturminster & Hinton Seconds in County Division Seven West

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Road to close for essential repairs

A road leading to a village in Dorset will be closed for essential repairs next month

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Golfing youngsters crowned champions and progress to national finals

THREE young golfers from the Dorchester area were crowned champions at a junior event on Saturday

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Visit Kingston Lacy's serene garden this September

Explore Henrietta’s Japanese Garden at Kingston Lacy, Dorset, open daily this September for its 20th anniversary. Free entry with admission; no booking needed.

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Calls made to continue water testing - as sea swimming 'more popular than ever'

An environmentalist says year long water quality testing is vital on beaches in Weymouth as the council consider discontinuing monitoring it in the winter

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Teenager praised after saving woman from drowning

Harriet Barter, 13, noticed a woman panicking and 'gasping for air' after she had come down a water slide.

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Incredible sight of three ships in Weymouth Bay

This picture shows the incredible sight of three vessels in Weymouth Bay with beachgoers looking on

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Young entrepreneurs impress in Dragons' Den competition

Young entrepreneurs showcased their innovative products in school's Dragons' Den competition.

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Plans to turn barn into 'private village hall'

A FORMER dairy barn near Weymouth could be converted into a private ‘village hall.’The planning proposal for the building at Ringstead Farm seeks to refurbish the structure making it suitable for...

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Much-loved country pub announces reopening date after makeover

A much-loved country pub set to unveil its "stunning transformation".

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The debut novelist who found success in her sixties

When her debut novel The Hanging of Hettie Gale won the Dorchester Literary Festival prize for local writers it set Tess Burnett on a new career path, realising a long-held dream

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Tragedy as kite surfer dies in harbour

A kite surfer has tragically died in Portland Harbour

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Dazzling summer beach fireworks displays return this month

Dazzling summer firework displays will once again light up Weymouth’s skies starting later this month

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National restaurant chain to open in town centre

A NATIONAL chain restaurant and takeaway is planned for the former main Post Office in Weymouth town centre.

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£32m tourist attraction 'would create more than 100 jobs and could be open by...

The people behind Portland MEMO - also known as Eden Portland - are now hoping for Government support so the plans can move forward

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Businesses forced to close after power cut

A large power outage caused chaos for businesses which were forced to close

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Windsurfing world championships set for Dorset waters

WEYMOUTH and Portland is set to host the world's best Olympic windsurfers next year at the iQFOIL World Championships

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