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Dorset's criminal history to be explored at Weymouth meeting

A talk on Dorset's criminal history in the Victorian era will be explored will take place on Friday, July 19 at St Aldhelm's Church Centre.

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Sandpolo: World's biggest beach polo event returns this week

JUST one week is left until the world’s biggest beach polo event returns to Poole.

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Old photos of village of Martinstown/Winterborne St Martin

These old pictures, taken from 1922 onwards, show the village of Martinstown, which is close to an Iron Age cemetery where those buried died violently

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PICTURES: Visitors enjoy Chickerell Steam and Vintage Show

Crowds enjoyed three days of live music, engineering and entertainment at the Chickerell Steam and Vintage Show.

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Letter: 'Why does country park need to sell alcohol?'

I READ with a bit of horror really that Moors Valley Country Park have had a liquor licence granted. This is a great place to go for families and children. Do the powers that be think that by selling...

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7 bugs that could be living in your kitchen cupboards

Bugs could be living in your kitchen cupboards and in food packets such as flour and rice - here's how you can spot them and what to do.

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Appeal into rejected plans for 1,700 Dorset homes opens

A PLANNING public inquiry into plans to build 1700 homes in Dorset has opened after they were rejected in 2023.

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7 stunning houseplants that are almost impossible to kill

It's all too easy to neglect a houseplant, so why not get one that needs next to no looking after?

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Man denies making knife threats in town centre

A man has denied pulling out a knife and threatening members of the public on a night out.

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Council hoping new government will offer 'a better deal for Dorset'

MEETINGS with Dorset’s new MPs are being planned by Dorset Council leader Nick Ireland – in the hope of winning a better deal for Dorset.

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Dorset woman banned from driving after serious injury crash

A woman has been banned from driving after crashing into and seriously injuring a cyclist

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Inquest opens after man dies in collision with tractor

An inquest has opened into the death of an 84-year-old man who was involved in a road collision with a tractor.

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Dorset lifeboat launched during England penalty shootout

THE RNLI crew launched to the aid of a couple who were caught off by the tide at the exact time England began a nail-biting penalty shootout

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Neighbours 'shocked' by robbery of teenage girl in home

RESIDENTS have spoken about their shock after two burglars broke into a home and confronted a young girl.

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Reduced car park fees in Dorset 'making a difference'

THE EARLY signs are that a reduction in all-day parking fees at key car parks in Weymouth, West Bay and Lyme Regis is making a difference.

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Weymouth fans meet England player Jude Bellingham after shootout win

The two England fans from Weymouth met Jude Bellingham and gave a lift to presenter Jim White on an unforgettable night

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Plan for school-run parking ban to tackle Dorchester school chaos

CHAOS around two Dorchester schools could be eased by a complete ban on all traffic in two roads at key times.

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Dorset Fire Service warns businesses of scam callers

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is warning businesses of scam callers pretending to work for the service.

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A31 near M27 closed after crash involving van

The A31 has been closed due to a crash involving a van.

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Every free benefit available to pensioners and over 60s

We have rounded up a list of all the free benefits pensioners and those over the age of 60 are entitled to.

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