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Fire service called to cooker fire at Oakford Fitzpaine

Reports of a property fire saw firefighters from Sturminster Newton called to a home in Oakford Fitzpaine just after midnight on Friday, May 17.

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Health Secretary in DCH visit on cancer waiting times

The Health Secretary praised the investment in NHS services at the outpatient unit and Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester

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Channel 5 Big Steam Adventure visits Swanage Railway

Swanage Railway will feature in an episode of Channel 5’s latest travel documentary The Big Steam Adventure

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Car fires in Dorchester and Weymouth cause chaos on roads

There was traffic chaos across Dorset yesterday as two cars burst into flames and several other crashes caused delays to motorists

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Parkdean Resorts to invest £700k into Dorset holiday parks

More than £700,000 is being invested into three holiday parks in Dorset that will also see hundreds of jobs created ahead of the summer.

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DVLA £1,000 fine warning to all UK drivers aged over 70

Failing to return an expired licence to the DVLA is an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and can be punished with a £1,000 fine

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Can my neighbour have a bonfire? All you need to know

Is a neighbour having a bonfire in their garden and causing a nuisance? Here are the rules and what you can do about it

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Calls to microchip cats after two found dead in Bridport

CAT owners have been urged to make sure their pets are microchipped after two dead cats were brought into a Bridport vet.

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Weymouth man denies abusing three cats over three months

A Weymouth man appeared in court charged with causing unnecessary suffering to three cats

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Bridport butchers serve sausages at PM Rishi Sunak's event

RJ Balson and Son, the oldest family business in England, also invited the Prime Minister back to Bridport

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Winston Churchill on family holiday in Dorset

Photogrpahs from a family collection show Winston Churchill and his family during his teenage years at the age of 18.

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Tesco shoppers 'do not eat' warning over possible glass

Tesco shoppers have been issued a “do not eat” warning as a product at the supermarket may contain pieces of glass

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Dorset named one of best places to own holiday let in UK

Dorset is one of the best places in the UK to own a holiday let, according to a new report from Sykes Holiday Cottages.

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Castletown D-Day Centre to host vehicle convoy for 80 years

A museum on Portland is giving guests the opportunity to learn about the area’s historic link to D-Day as it marks the 80th anniversary with a vehicle convoy.

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Memorial service at Pavilion for Weymouth singer Sheryl Lee

It was standing room only as a huge crowd gathered at a memorial service for a much loved Weymouth singer.

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Dorset school speaks out after two 'unsettling' incidents

A girl was walking along the road when a man suddenly pulled up alongside her in a silver hatchback car.

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Witness appeal after assaults on First Bus in Weymouth

Officers investigating a report of assaults that occurred on a bus in Weymouth are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

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Broken down tractor causes delays on A35 and around A31

Drivers were experiencing delays at the roundabout between the A35 and the A31 at Bere Regis due to a broken down tractor

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Caribbean Princess cruise ship arrives in Portland Port

The Caribbean Princess which carries more than 3,114 passengers has docked in Portland Port completing its journey.

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Distinguished Gentleman's Bike Ride returns to Dorset

Motorcyclists will take part in one of the biggest rides in the world this weekend as the Distinguished Gentleman’s Bike Ride returns for its 11th year.

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