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Terras possession must count for more after painful FA Cup lesson

Weymouth manager Jamie Wells says his side must learn to turn possession into goals after seeing a dominant first-half display go unrewarded in Saturday's 5-1 FA Cup defeat to SE Dons.

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Petrol jumps 7p in three days as reader calls for tax cut

A reader has urged the Government to cut fuel taxes noting that petrol prices locally jumped 7p in three days

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Incredible photos show how healthcare in Dorset has changed over 180 years

Archive photographs trace the history of healthcare in Dorchester, from the original hospital and Damers Hospital to the building of Dorset County Hospital

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The redevelopment dream that could have changed Weymouth forever

These ambitious post-war plans would have transformed Chapelhay into Weymouth's civic centre with council offices, courts and government buildings

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Charmouth coast centre plan unanimously backed

A SCHEME which will create a ‘reserve’ coastal visitor centre at Charmouth has been welcomed by Dorset councillors.

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Dorset choir project invites older people to sing traditional carols

Dorset History Centre in Dorchester is inviting older residents to join a choir that will perform traditional Dorset carols

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Stein wins Jurassic Tennis Ladder title after dramatic 11-9 championship...

The Jurassic Tennis Ladder reached a dramatic conclusion as the final went to a nail-biting  10-point championship tie-break

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All the latest action from Weymouth Hockey club

Weymouth Hockey Club enjoyed another positive weekend with all but one side in action picking up points

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'Sad day for Dorchester'- Fears grow for town's heritage as museum shuts its...

AN HISTORIC Dorchester museum is opening its doors for the final time today as trustees prepare to close the attraction following mounting financial pressures

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Hidden vault and Thomas Hardy heritage showcased at church celebration

A hidden burial vault discovered beneath a Dorset church floor and the village's links to Thomas Hardy were celebrated as a major £93,000 transformation project reached completion

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Major long-running road stabilisation scheme in Dorset nearing completion

The safety scheme to secure the future of Dinah's Hollow and prevent landslips is entering its final phase, with work on track for completion by end of 2026.

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Multiple roads in Dorset set for temporary road closures this month

Dorset roads will face closures, parking suspensions and night works from October as utility, surfacing and maintenance schemes take place.

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Four young cadets given highest honours at Dorset Lord-Lieutenant Awards

Four young people have been officially appointed as Dorset’s Lord-Lieutenant Cadets following a special ceremony at Dorchester’s Corn Exchange.

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Company applies for goods vehicle operator's licence for site in Weymouth

Holloway Contracting Ltd has applied for a goods vehicle operator’s licence at Bayard Dairy, Goulds Hill, Weymouth, DT3 4EL.

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Son of Downtown Abbey creator visits Weymouth school for scriptwriting workshop

Year 11 drama students at Wey Valley Academy in Weymouth took part in a scriptwriting session led by Peregrine Kitchener-Fellowes

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New £70,000 professional-grade hospitality kitchen opens at Dorset school

Milton Abbey School has officially opened its new Old Miltonian Hospitality Kitchen, thanks to generous support from the MAA, Old Miltonians and pupils.

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More than 170 volunteers celebrated at Dorset Volunteer Celebration Evening 2026

The Volunteer Celebration Evening 2026 took place in the Dorset Council area, with organisations, charities, and supporters gathering to recognise volunteers.

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Noise fears raised over proposed outdoor padel court in Dorchester

NOISE from a proposed padel court is expected to upset its Dorchester neighbours.The proposal could yet be scuppered by the outcome of an environmental health report which has been called for.

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Weymouth care home to open its new and improved bistro next week

Anning House, a Care UK home on Cross Road in Weymouth, will mark the launch of its bistro with a grand opening event on October 14 from 1pm to 3pm.

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Dorset girls school putting the power of a good night's sleep on the timetable

Sherborne Girls, a boarding school, has been running its Sleep Week scheme since 2020, now held four times during the school year.

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