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  COUNCIL tax arrears have rocketed over the million pound mark in both Weymouth and Portland and West Dorset.
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           <title>UPDATED: Biker seriously injured in A35 smash</title>
           
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           <title>Final bow at Weymouth Pavilion tonight</title>
           
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  A DORCHESTER woman who lost 14 stone in under a year has inspired others to shed the pounds.
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  A PROJECT by a Dorchester nurse is in line for another major honour.
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           <title>'Wickedly foolish' man sent to jail over kill threat comments</title>
           
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  AN ARSONIST who was spared prison first time round has been jailed after making threats to kill.
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           <title>Man accused of GBH at Weymouth night spot</title>
           
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  A 25-YEAR-OLD appeared before magistrates accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm on another man at a Weymouth night spot.
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           <title>Oliver Letwin column: Legendary band need new home</title>
           
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  After more than 16 years as the local MP, I sometimes wonder whether I will get to the stage at which I am not surprised by things I discover in West Dorset. But even if this may eventually happen, I can testify that it has not happened yet.
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  A FORMER schoolmaster has been jailed for five-and-a-half years after being convicted of abusing a young boy.
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           <title>Listen to some great music and get involved with Chesil Rocks festival</title>
           
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           <title>Woman airlifted to hospital from Durdle Door</title>
           
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  A woman suffered a broken ankle while walking near Durdle Door.
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  The Weymouth lifeboat helped a boat in trouble in Portland Race.
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           <title>Dorsete HealthCare highlights memory loss services</title>
           
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  To mark Dementia Awareness Week Dorset HealthCare is working to highlight the range of services available to local people who are worried about memory loss.
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           <title>Cream teas at Sturminster Marshall</title>
           
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  Dorset cream teas are being served in Sturminster Marshall Memorial Hall on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2.
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           <title>Board members wanted for Lighthouse</title>
           
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  Helen Gibson, honorary curator at Dorset County Museum, and Marilyn Leah, former custodian of Max Gate, Hardy’s Dorchester home, discuss the life and work of Emma Gifford – first wife of Thomas Hardy on Thursday, June 6.
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