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• LIVE: Olympic torch relay in Dorset (July 12)

  The Olympic torch has arrived in Dorset on day 55 of its journey around the UK. Follow this story for rolling coverage throughout the day as it heads towards Weymouth. read more

• Heavy rain forces second closure of A35 westbound at Dorchester

  THE A35 westbound between Dorchester and Bridport has been closed again. read more

• Weymouth's Olympic beach concert will go ahead tonight

  THE Olympic Torch Relay evening celebration due to be held on Weymouth Beach will go ahead. read more

• Tonight's Weymouth's 2012 Moving Tides procession cancelled

  A SPECTACULAR parade to welcome the Olympic Torch Relay in Weymouth today has been cancelled. read more

• Appeal after man stabbed in Weymouth

  A MAN aged 19 was stabbed in an attack at Littlemoor in Weymouth, police said. read more

• A35 Dorchester-Bridport reopened westbound

  THE A35 has been re-opened westbound between Dorchester and Bridport, says the Highway Agency. read more

• Lost cygnet reunited with family

  A TWO-month-old lost cygnet was safely returned to his parents and six brothers and sisters thanks to Abbotsbury Swanherd Dave Wheeler. read more

• Weldmar fete postponed

  The Weldmar fete at the Joseph Weld Hospice is Dorchester has been postponed due to the bad weather. read more

• Try new activities at Bridport Leisure Centre

  If the Olympic flame has lit a burning desire to get fit and sporty, Bridport’s Leisure Centre is offering the chance to try a host of activities for free. read more

• Weymouth College's radio station to broadcast live at Spirit of the Sea Festival

  SPIRIT Live 87.7fm radio station broadcasting from Weymouth College is making waves. read more

• Wey Valley teachers enter Dorset Echo quiz and curry fundraiser for Will Mackaness Trust

  STAFF at a Weymouth school will be putting their knowledge to the test at the Dorset Echo’s quiz and curry night. read more

• Who’s bin stealing bird-proof bags?

  A black market has sprung up ... in black bags. read more

• Man faces jail after driving his vehicle at victim

  A MAN has been warned he could face jail after he drove his car at another man in an incident in Dorchester. read more

• Assault woman jailed for sentence breach

  A WOMAN who carried out a nasty assault in Weymouth has been jailed after breaking the terms of her suspended sentence. read more

• Portland couple appeal for return of lost gold bracelet

  A COUPLE are appealing for help from the public to find a lost bracelet that has sentimental value. read more

• Dorchester woman appointed as team leader for Olympic Ambassadors

  TEAM GB will be joined in action by ‘Team JB’ at the Olympics after a Dorchester woman was appointed a team leader for the Weymouth and Portland Ambassadors. read more

• Olympic Torch: 18 people celebrate as they receive last-chance tickets

  TORCHBEARER Di Ludlow, three sisters, a group of sailing instructors, four Olympic hopefuls and a young family are among 18 people celebrating last-chance tickets. read more

• Olympic Torch: Rapper to make appearance at Weymouth's evening celebrations

  RAPPER Wretch 32 will be bringing ‘lots of energy’ to Weymouth’s official Olympic Torch evening celebrations tonight and cannot wait to get partying. read more

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