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Veteran of Dorset regiment recalls capture weeks after D-Day

Ken Hay was captured as a prisoner of war just weeks after D-Day and was brought to tears as he remembered reuniting with his mother

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Roadworks on busy Weymouth route end early….but more are planned

Roadworks on a busy industrial estate finished up earlier than expected last week

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In the Dock - Weymouth Magistrates Court April and May

Details from Weymouth magistrates court registers, April 22, 24, and 25 as well as May 1, 2, 7, 8.

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Wild swimming pool to be created at Dorset farm site

A WILD swimming pool with a jetty and decking will be created at a Dorset farm site.

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Weymouth nursery gets green light to build bridges and new car park

AN Upwey plant nursery is to be allowed to build five new bridges onto its land and construct a 30-place car park.

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Two homes destroyed by fire after lightning strikes thatched roof

Two homes have been left destroyed after lightening struck a thatched roof and a fire tore through the properties. Around 50 firefighters were called to the scene in Stoborough Meadow, near Wareham, at...

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A35 crash between motorbike and car in Morcombelake

Dorset Police received a report at 11.51am of a crash involving a car and a motorbike on the A35 in Morecombelake close to Artwave West studio.

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'Controversial' art installation to feature on Dorset beach

AN ‘UNDISCLOSED’ number of people caught in nets are set to feature in an art installation on a Dorset beach this weekend.

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Fries 'unavailable' for customers at Dorchester McDonald's

Staff have assured customers that the popular side option will be back on the menu soon

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Spitfire flies over Weymouth surprising happy residents

Dorset residents were treated to a Spitfire fly-by today

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Fire and ambulance crews rush to emergency in Littlemoor

Paramedics were called to a medical emergency on Castlemaine Road in Weymouth this morning.

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Three vehicle crash closes Radipole Lane in Weymouth

Dorset Police received a report at 12.26pm of a crash involving three cars on Radipole Lane in Westham in Weymouth.

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Family and friends say final goodbye to Ollie-Lou Isbell

Crowds fell silent as they prepared to pay their final respects to Ollie-Lou Isbell

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2,000 homes in west Dorset hit by major power cut

More than 2,000 homes have been hit by a power cut in west Dorset.

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Motorists say "horrific queues" on Weymouth Ridgway

Traffic chaos has been caused on the main road between Weymouth and Dorchester Ridgeway.

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Holt United 7-0 Balti Sports: Bulls run riot in finale

BALTI Sports ran out of steam as Holt United recorded an emphatic 7-0 win at Petersham Lane.

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County Division One: Weymouth beat Corfe Mullen by four wickets

WEYMOUTH recorded their first win of the County Division One season with a four-wicket win over Corfe Mullen at Redlands.

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Community invited to barn dance at Dorchester Corn Exchange

The Ceilidh dance band Tatterdamilion will be returning to the Dorchester Corn Exchange for a barn dance event on Saturday, May 25.

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Mayor of Weymouth opens Artwey exhibit for Dorset Art Weeks

Artwey is taking part in Dorset Art Week with two exhibitions at with two exhibitions in Weymouth and Royal Manor Theatre Portland.

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Dorchester waiting to secure Marcus Daws and Ollie Haste

DORCHESTER are searching for options at left-back and on the wing as they wait on the availability of Marcus Daws and Ollie Haste.

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