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Dorchester man saves elderly neighbour from blazing flat
A HERO who rescued his elderly neighbour from her blazing flat has been hailed for saving the day. read more
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Organisers launch Swanage and Purbeck Walking Festival
A WALKING festival is set to celebrate some of Dorset’s most iconic beauty spots – for the third time. read more
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Go for Gold campaign: Weldmar Hospicecare Trust launches fundraising initiative
A CHARITY has issued a plea to Dorset Echo readers for help to continue providing crucial services. read more
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Weymouth school students move ducklings to river
A WEYMOUTH school hatched a plan to move 18 fluffy ducklings to a safe new home. read more
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Dorset MP and wife to open estate gardens to public
South Dorset MP Richard Drax and his wife Elsebet will be opening Highwood Gardens on the Charborough Estate to the public from 2.30pm-6pm on Bank Holiday Monday, May 7. read more
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Make the most of Weymouth and Portland's natural beauty
RESIDENTS and visitors are being urged to get ‘wild about Weymouth and Portland’ this summer and beyond. read more
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Historic Portland church open to public
AN historic church will now be open to the public on specified days throughout the summer. read more
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Piddle Valley school is cream of Ofsted crop
IT WAS ice creams and smiles all round for one ‘outstanding’ school. read more
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Weymouth fish and chip shop owner urges other fryers to enter contest
A FISH and chip shop owner who came closer to winning an award is urging other fryers to enter a competition to find the nation’s favourite chippy. read more
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Marathon effort: runners conquer race to raise funds
nWEYMOUTH runner Meggie Crane turned 27 as she conquered her fourth marathon on behalf of local charity Three Ells Trust. read more
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Marathon effort: Dorset's running heroes
AFTER months of training Dorset’s London Marathon runners finally hit the streets of the capital to raise thousands of pounds for charity. read more
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Weymouth chess player beats Grand Master
CHESS ace Allan Pleasants from Weymouth caused a 'sensational' upset when he beat a Grand Master at a tournament. read more
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Dorchester's St George's Day fair is a hit with visitors
FAMILIES had a good couple of hours to celebrate England’s patron saint in Dorchester before the rains came. read more
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Weymouth Tower gets in the picture with changing weather
THE new Weymouth Tower is framed spectacularly by a rainbow in a weekend of changing weather. read more
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Residents to be asked about new homes plan in Weymouth and Portland
PEOPLE will be asked for their views on a masterplan for future development in Weymouth and Portland. read more
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Miss Dorset finalists raise £2,000 for charity at Weymouth ceremony
MISS Dorset finalists wowed judges at the crowning ceremony in Weymouth. read more
