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Graveyard fire in Weymouth
FIREFIGHTERS are dealing with a blaze in a Weymouth cemetery. read more
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Pair escape house blaze in Charlton Marshall
Two people leapt from a first floor window after flames and smoke engulfed their house early this morning. read more
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Blind author's book is saved by police
A BLIND author wrote 26 pages of her debut novel... without realising her pen had run out of ink. read more
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Weymouth Amateur Boxing Club members stage match for Ernie, 99
CARE home staff organised a boxing match to spur on a resident who used to pack a punch in the ring. read more
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Residents believe Dorset roads ‘too dangerous’
A SURVEY has found that nearly half of Dorset residents think local roads are too dangerous. read more
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Whitchurch Playgroup saved
A threatened playgroup is no longer in jeopardy thanks to the hard work and tenancity of a group of volunteers. read more
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Dorset road closure will help Olympic traffic
The closure of a road to aid Olympic traffic to Weymouth, has given the local council an opportunity to widen the A349 link. read more
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Bridport has new Job Club
A woman is on a mission to help people in West Dorset get back to work. read more
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Firefighters helping St Mary's Church recovery bid
FIREFIGHTERS who helped save a church from a devastating fire have been helping it get back on its feet. read more
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Condor celebrates 25 years of Channel Island sailings
CONDOR ferry staff and passengers have celebrated a milestone 25 years of Channel Islands sailings. read more
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Weymouth boat skippers protest at Southern IFCA meeting
BOAT skippers and their supporters turned out in force to protest against fisheries chiefs. read more
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TA and Navy team up for Heroes fundraiser
A NIGHT of entertainment is being held in Dorchester to raise funds for injured servicemen. read more
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Mayor to stand against former leader in election
THE Mayor of Weymouth is to stand against his former leader in local elections after being dumped by his party. read more
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Weymouth Tower charges revealed
PRICES for riding on the new Weymouth Tower have been revealed. read more
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Maiden Newton prepares for war
A DORSET village will be declaring a state of war again this summer. read more
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Centres given £149,000 Olympic boost
TWO sports centres in the borough are celebrating Olympic legacy funding boosts worth more than £149,000. read more
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Kite surfer rescued from Portland Harbour
A KITE SURFER who ran into difficulty was rescued from Portland Harbour. read more
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Chris McKenna in bid to raise Lupus awareness
A WOMAN who suffers from a little-known condition is on a mission to raise awareness. read more
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Weymouth blaze on Granby Industrial Estate was accidental
A BLAZE that destroyed a Weymouth business was caused accidentally. read more
