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Dog waste and rubbish dumped as bins removed from beach

Residents are furious after bins were removed from East Beach causing a build up litter ahead of peak season

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Woman to appear in crown court over alleged suffering to crayfish

A woman will appear in crown court after allegedly throwing a protected animal in Weymouth Harbour

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Terras hope to sign 'one or two' more as Feeney provides transfer update

WEYMOUTH hope to bring in 'one or two' more players before the club's first pre-season friendly

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Almost 20,000 illegal cigarettes amongst items seized in shop raids

Seventeen thousand cigarettes were amongst illegal items seized from Dorset shops

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Busy stretch of A35 to close tonight

A busy stretch of the A35 is set to close tonight

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Blues sign international goalkeeper

PORTLAND United have announced the signing of international player Harry Foden 

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Man dies following 'medical incident' on beach

A MAN in his 40s was pronounce dead at a Dorset beach after emergency services attended the scene.

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Pitch invader banned from football matches for three years

WEYMOUTH FC says there is 'no place in modern football' for pitch invaders after a man was banned from matches for three years

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Don't miss our school prom picture special in tomorrow's Echo

Don't miss our Wey Valley Academy prom picture special in tomorrow's Dorset Echo.

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CCTV appeal after 'burglars target vulnerable people at home'

Police are searching for two men in connection to a burglary after money was stolen from vulnerable people in their home

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Motorcyclist 'seriously' injured in crash with car

A MOTORCYCLIST has suffered a 'serious' arm injury in a crash with a car in north Dorset.

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Pictures capture huge crop circle

Aerial pictures have captured a mysterious crop circle near to Lyme Regis

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Dorchester come agonisingly short in narrow defeat to WImborne

IT wasn't to be for Gautham Rajendar's side as Wimborne claimed a narrow victory over Dorchester in the first pink ball game of the Premier One season

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LGA demands closer collaboration between NHS and councils

The LGA has said that the government and the NHS must collaborate more closely with councils to create modern health and care system.

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Thirds top order decimated in derby

DORCHESTER IV 124-3 (20pts) beat WEYMOUTH III 123 (3pts) by seven wickets

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Tennis club to host open day

TENNIS lovers in Weymouth will have the opportunity to get involved in the sport as Wimbledon gets underway

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Bere collapse sees Sports take spoils

Bere Regis Seconds lost to Symene Sports in the Dorset County Division 2 on Saturday, June 28.

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Seconds lose in narrow defeat

WEYMOUTH Seconds fell to another close-fought away defeat, losing by six runs to Winton Fourths in a run fest at Slades Farm

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Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain to perform in Dorset

Lighthouse, Poole, welcomes a truly unique musical institution as the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain takes to the Concert Hall stage on Friday, October 17 at 7.30 pm.

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Law firm raises highest amount in the south west through charity Will-writing...

A law firm has raised more than £9,000 through charity Will-writing campaign.

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Theatre seeking volunteer to manage 95-year-old archives

Theatre lovers are being invited to apply for rare volunteering opportunity.

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Swing singer returning home for free outdoor concerts

Swing singer Tony Lowe is returning to Dorset to perform free outdoor concerts in Weymouth and Dorchester

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Murder She Didn’t Write: Interactive whodunnit comes to Poole

Get ready for a night of hilarious whodunnit antics at Lighthouse, Poole, as Murder She Didn’t Write takes to the theatre stage.

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Doctors call for new medical regulator amid GMC criticism

The British Medical Association (BMA) is calling for new medical regulator.

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BMA welcomes government plans to tackle health inequalities

The BMA welcomed government plans to address health inequalities.

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Legendary musical Blood Brothers comes to Dorset

The powerful and poignant musical Blood Brothers comes to Lighthouse, Poole.

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'Birds are mass-produced, just to be used as live feathered targets.'

Dear Letter Editor,In May, Animal Aid patron Chris Packham launched our new campaign, ‘Killing our Countryside’, which exposes the devastating impact that the mass release and ‘sport’ shooting of...

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Healthwatch seeks to hear from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities

Healthwatch Dorset has gathered insights from communities to mark the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month.

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Nursery celebrates record success

A Dorset nursery is celebrating 150 per cent rise in sales.

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Folk powerhouse Steve Knightley coming to Lighthouse

Folk powerhouse Steve Knightley brings his latest project to Lighthouse, Poole.

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The outdoor pool in Dorset where you can cool off in the heatwave

Here's an outdoor pool in Dorset where you can cool off during the summer heat

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Campaign launched to stop tailgating on roads

National Highways campaign has been launched urging drivers to stop tailgating.

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Mother and friend of teenage drowning victim urge people to stay safe in the sea

FAMILY of a 17-year-old teenager who died at a Dorset beach have spoken up to help people enjoy the coast safely this summer.

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'We didn't bowl with enough control': Bere suffer defeat

BERE Regis visited The Terrace and were invited to field by Sherborne skipper, Tim Durston, in Premier One

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Church invites community to fundraising event after string of setbacks

A Wareham church is inviting people to fundraising 'Teas and Teddies' event after a string of setbacks.

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Dorset MP backs maternity investigation but calls for 'immediate action'

PLANS to launch an investigation into maternity services have been backed by a Dorset MP

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Hoping to inspire after success at gruelling championships

AN IT engineer from Poundbury is hoping to inspire people to 'achieve anything' after taking part in a gruelling fitness competition

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Historic military vehicles take centre stage at major tank event

Historic military vehicles took centre stage at major tank event in Dorset.

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New two-mile trail featuring nine artistic stiles to open in Dorset village

A two-mile trail featuring nine artistic stiles will officially open in Stourton Caundle.

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New winter clock dial gifted to Greenhill Gardens

A winter clock dial has been gifted to Greenhill Gardens.

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Huge sale trail coming to Weymouth next weekend

Discover Weymouth's Table-Top Sale Trail, 12–13 July, supporting Lodmoor Country Park. Grab a free map, bag bargains and help fund local play-area upgrades.

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RSPCA issues warning to pet owners as amber heat alert issued

Rising temperatures are prompting fresh warnings for pet owners.

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College cadets recognised for achievements and leadership

Cadets have been recognised for achievements and dedication in a recent college review.

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Weymouth Fayre in the Square raises £20k for community projects

Weymouth Fayre in the Square raised £20,000 for community projects.

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See how Weymouth has changed in old picture of lost train station

There is a huge difference between this picture of an old Weymouth railway station and how it looks now

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Hotel apologises after overbooking leaves Jason Manford without rooms

A HOTEL has apologised to Jason Manford after a booking blunder ahead of his Dorset gig.

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Dorset town one of the easiest places in UK to pass driving test

Dorchester is one of the easiest places in UK to pass your driving test.

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New Italian restaurant with Indian twist opens

A new Italian restaurant with a difference has opened along a high street in Dorset

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In the Dock: See who has been before the courts

A round-up of recent cases heard at Dorset Magistrates’ Court.

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Four year wait over as Seasiders finally beat Red Triangle

WEYMOUTH ended a four-year wait for victory over neighbours Portland Red Triangle, sealing a six-wicket success in their derby at Redlands

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