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• Suspected arson in Littlemoor

  A CAR was destroyed in a suspected arson in the early hours of this morning. read more

• Arson probe as fire hits Weymouth church

  AN INVESTIGATION was underway today after a suspected arson attack gutted an old chapel in Weymouth and caused chaos on rush-hour roads. read more

• Litter pickers collect 15 bags of rubbish on Dorchester walk

  A TEAM of local residents have been clearing up a favourite walking spot in Dorchester. read more

• Daughter to run Race for Life on her late Weymouth father's birthday

  THE daughter of a man who lost his life to cancer will take on a sponsored run to celebrate his birthday. read more

• The Great Dorset Bake Sale

  A charity has followed up a fast-selling recipe book by launching The Great Dorset Bake Sale. read more

• British International Amateur Film Festival in Weymouth

  Film buffs are hoping to spot the next Steven Spielberg as an international festival comes to Weymouth. read more

• Residents warned after energy saving scam hits Dorset

  RESIDENTS are being urged to be on their guard after an energy saving scam hit Dorset. read more

• Couple jump for their lives out of first-floor window of blazing Charlton Marshall home

  A COUPLE jumped for their lives from a first-floor window as fire ripped through their home yesterday. read more

• Plans unveiled for beach Olympic site

  DETAILED plans for the free Weymouth and Portland Live site that will be bringing the Olympic sailing events to life this summer have been revealed. read more

• OLYMPIC SITE: Events

  MARITIME Mix is the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad by the Sea. Running from March to September 9, 2012, it is an ambitious creative celebration with more than 80 events that aim to animate Weymouth, Portland and the Jurassic Coast. read more

• OLYMPIC SITE: Volunteer appeal for beach arena

  FOUR hundred sports volunteers are needed to assist with a Sports Arena on Weymouth Beach during the Olympics. read more

• Inquiry into Purbeck turbines

  MORE than 50 members of the public crowded into a village hall to hear arguments for and against the building of four giant wind turbines in Purbeck. read more

• Weymouth children upset by irresponsible dog owners

  A YOUNGSTER is urging dog owners to be responsible and clean up after their pets. read more

• Mum and daughter saved in Portland cliff drama

  A MUM and daughter were rescued from rocks on Portland by the coastguard. read more

• Ian Alcock wins Dorset Echo photography competition

  THIS breathtaking shot, captured early one morning as the sun rose over Dorset has seen off hundreds of entries to win the Dorset Echo photography competition. read more

• Fun for good causes: Weymouth waffle eating, Portland fashion show, and Burton Bradstock sale

  SWEET toothed waffle fans flocked to Weymouth town centre to take part in a fruity charity challenge. read more

• Fun for good causes: Melcombe Regis Rotary Club's Shelterbox efforts and Dorchester beer festival

  FUNDRAISERS from Melcombe Regis Rotary Club have been awarded a silver certificate for donating enough money to purchase 50 Shelterboxes. read more

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