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Calls for targeted support for people struggling with bills

DORSET councillor has called for more targeted support for residents who are struggling to make ends meet.

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Weymouth woman, 80's skydive in memory of drummer son

An 80-year-old daredevil is celebrating her milestone birthday by jumping out of a plane dressed as spiderman

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Cold callers warning in Stinsford area of Dorchester

Dorset Police has received reports of door-to-door salesmen who have been cold calling in the Stinsford area of Dorchester.

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Police issue advice after scam calls reported in Dorset

Residents in Dorset have reported scam phone calls pertaining to be from a police officer

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Julian Fellowes is the new president of a Dorset society

Academy and Emmy Award winner, Lord Julian Fellowes is the new president of a Dorset society.

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Fayre in the Square raises £22k for Weymouth causes

More than £20,000 has been raised for charitable causes thanks to Weymouth's Fayre in the Square event

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Theresa Leavy children's services leaving Dorset Council

ONE of Dorset Council’s top officers is to leave the authority in September.

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Police respond to oil spill on Portland Beach Road

Police have been assisting with the clean up of an oil spill on a busy route in Dorset

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Tesco, Aldi, Morrisons 'do not eat' warnings and recalls

If you have bought any of these items from Tesco, Aldi or Morrisons, you need to be aware of these possible health risks.

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Royal Mint reveals 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation today

The famous Kew Gardens 50p remains the most coveted coin in circulation, with a mintage of just 210,000, the Mint said

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Kate Middleton to appear at Trooping of Colours this weekend

The Royal Family have confirmed that the Princess of Wales, Catherine Middleton will make her first public appearance this weekend since her cancer diagnosis.

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Major Dorset food festival cancelled at last minute

The Swanage Fish and Food Festival has been cancelled due to the upcoming weather hitting the coast this weekend.

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Spirit of Adventure calls into Portland Port today

Another cruise ship has called into Portland Port this morning

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Tribute to Dean McCormack who died in Dorset crash

The family of a man who very sadly died in a fatal road traffic collision in North Dorset have issued a tribute to their loved one.

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Temporary traffic lights in place after 'huge' water leak

Temporary traffic lights are expected to be in place for the next week after a “huge” water leak.

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Firefighters force entry to Weymouth property for emergency

Firefighters forced entry into a property during a medical emergency

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A354 Weymouth Relief Road partially blocked by caravan

The main route between Weymouth and Dorchester was partially blocked by a broken down caravan

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Weymouth Manor Care Home staff raise payment concerns

Staff at a Dorset care home claim they have not been paid and several colleagues have been made redundant

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Weymouth: Woman 'threatened' in Aldi supermarket car park

A man threatened a woman in a busy supermarket car park

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Dr Patrick Dixon awarded an MBE for HIV and AIDS care

A Weymouth resident has been awarded an MBE in the Kings’ Birthday Honours for his services to HIV and AIDS care.

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