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Steps down to seafront closed after 'ground movement and shrinkage'

Scenic steps down to a seafront in west Dorset have been closed after the summer of hot weather takes its toll on the roads

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Coastal Cheese shine as Warmer and Dog Spa stay unbeaten in netball league

Coastal Cheese produced the standout result of round three in the South West Dorset Netball League with a dominant 60-23 win over Wagamamas in the Premier Division

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Trinity M set early pace in Dorchester snooker league

Trinity M have opened up an early lead at the top of the Switched On Renewables Dorchester & District Snooker League after recording two impressive victories in the opening two weeks of the season.

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Bees throw away lead to lose 2-1 to university side

Having led from the 21st minute of the game, Bridport self-destructed in a six minute spell, handing University of Exeter AFC the three points.

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'We are so grateful for the gift of life which saved our son'

Families are being urged to have a 'heart-to-heart' over organ donations as hospital staff open up about their own experiences.

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Care home praised after making improvements as watchdog lifts warning notice...

A Weymouth care home has turned around services as inspectors lifted warning notice concerns

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Terras handed home FA Cup tie against social media sensations

Weymouth will welcome social media sensation SE Dons after being handed a home draw in the third qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup

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Woman hit by car at holiday park flown to hospital with serious injuries

A PEDESTRIAN has been hit by a car at a holiday park in Weymouth

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Man arrested on suspicion of arson and intent to endanger life after a flat fire

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of arson and intent to endanger life after a flat fire in Weymouth.

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Owners' heartbreak as popular Weymouth restaurant forced to shut

The owners of Aon Thai Kitchen in Weymouth have spoken of their heartbreak at closing their restaurant, saying rising costs and government policies left them with 'no alternative.'

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Man 'grabbed 16-year-old girl by neck after making sexual comments' at bus stop

Searches are underway for a man who allegedly assaulted a young girl after making sexual comments to her at a bus stop

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Helicopters ‘did not have fuel’ to rescue Dorset man from terrorists, inquest...

The boss of a private military company that provided armed helicopters to the Mozambique government has told the inquest of a Dorset man who died in an attack by terrorist insurgents that further...

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Caravan stolen from car park on Portland

A stolen caravan was towed away in the early hours of the morning on Portland.

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Hidden Dorset gem becomes filming location for major new film

Dorset mansion has been chosen as Norland Park in the new Sense and Sensibility movie starring Daisy Edgar-Jones

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Road closed after water leak discovered

An emergency road closure is in place on Spring Gardens in Portland

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Man's lifelong dream becomes reality with first crime novel

Weymouth man Peter Jarvis publishes debut crime thriller The Silent Scythe of Cranston, inspired by Dorset’s coastline and 26 years in the Prison Service.

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Famous Weymouth motor dealer and ironmongers captured in nostalgic photograph

Here is an old photo one of the major names in the motor trade in the south west, Pankhursts.

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Calls to change emphasis in tackling crimes against women and girls

A CHANGE of emphasis in tackling crimes against women and girls in Dorset has been called for.

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Planning permission granted for up to 15 homes despite neighbour opposition

Outline consent has been given for up to 15 homes at Stoborough – despite opposition from neighbours, including a petition.

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Farewell plans announced to accompany popular ferry's final sailing

Brittany Ferries’ Poole to Cherbourg Barfleur service will end on October 31, with a farewell flotilla planned in Poole Harbour.

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