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Bridleway track to Ashmore Barn Farm at the start of the walk

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Try this circular ramble taking in Dorset's highest village

Dusty Springfield spent time in Dorset in the early 1960s

Dusty Springfield spent time in Dorset in the early 1960s

What singer on verge of becoming a superstar got up to in Dorset

Beach road covered in pebbles after a storm and more images from the 60s and 70s

Beach road covered in pebbles after a storm and more images from the 60s and 70s

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Pebble-strewn road among Weymouth images from 60s and 70s

A child with her goldfish at a fair

A child with her goldfish at a fair

Local government

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Council bans animals from being given as prizes

Trinity Road and the Town Bridge where the assaults took place

Trinity Road and the Town Bridge where the assaults took place

Woman admits assaulting her ex-partner

Photo: Unsplash/Kelly Sikkema

Photo: Unsplash/Kelly Sikkema

Planning and development

Latest planning application decisions revealed

Young salmon numbers are falling at the River Frome

Young salmon numbers are falling at the River Frome

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Concern for salmon numbers in Dorset after 'worst' count in 20 years

High West Street in Dorchester

High West Street in Dorchester

Local government

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Six weeks of works to improve pedestrian crossings with disruption expected

An area of Melcombe Regis Cemetery has been left for grass to grow

An area of Melcombe Regis Cemetery has been left for grass to grow

Local government

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A home for wildlife or disrespectful? Views sought on overgrown cemeteries

Clockwise from top left: The Lugger Inn, The John Gregory, The Spring Head, The Smugglers Inn

Clockwise from top left: The Lugger Inn, The John Gregory, The Spring Head, The Smugglers Inn

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The best cosy pubs as voted for by our readers

Officers at Custom House Quay

Officers at Custom House Quay

Motorcyclists reported for 'riding erratically'

Staff from Christians Against Poverty and Refresh Trustees

Staff from Christians Against Poverty and Refresh Trustees

Centre celebrates decade of helping people become debt free

Vincent appeared before Weymouth Magistrates' Court

Vincent appeared before Weymouth Magistrates' Court

Arrest warrant issued for woman charged with fraud and theft

Protesters have covered Boris Johnson's new book with others at a Waterstones store

Protesters have covered Boris Johnson's new book with others at a Waterstones store

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Boris Johnson's new book covered with carefully selected titles at Waterstones

Sam with partner Billie and children Marley and Mabel.

Sam with partner Billie and children Marley and Mabel.

Community rallies round for much-loved dad

Martin and Alison Weller’s trip turned in a scary ordeal due to Hurricane Milton

Martin and Alison Weller’s trip turned in a scary ordeal due to Hurricane Milton

Dorset couple’s holiday turned into nightmare when deadly hurricane hit

Dorset grandmother wins £2.5m six-bedroom mansion

Dorset grandmother wins £2.5m six-bedroom mansion

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Weymouth grandmother 'over the moon' to win £2.5m six-bedroom mansion

Inside the Pursuit of Poppiness - the little sister bar making a big impression

Inside the Pursuit of Poppiness - the little sister bar making a big impression

Pub of the Week

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Inside the 'little sister' bar making a big impression

Burnt out Land Rover Defender

Burnt out Land Rover Defender

Land Rover Defender bursts into flames due to 'mechanical fault'

Ryan Anderson, of Dorchester Road, Melcombe Regis, Weymouth, appeared in Weymouth Magistrates Court

Ryan Anderson, of Dorchester Road, Melcombe Regis, Weymouth, appeared in Weymouth Magistrates Court

Weymouth man denies sexual offences as he appears in court

Dorset has plenty of autumn walks that explore its countryside and woodland

Dorset has plenty of autumn walks that explore its countryside and woodland

5 of the best autumn walks to find in Dorset to enjoy some fresh air

Paul Gascoigne's show at the Bob Lucas Stadium sold out within 24 hours

Paul Gascoigne's show at the Bob Lucas Stadium sold out within 24 hours

Tickets for football legend's show sell out in 24 hours

Police at Priory Corner on Portland

Police at Priory Corner on Portland

Medical incident sparks emergency response

The work vehicle was seized by police

The work vehicle was seized by police

Car seized from 'rogue traders'

McDonalds and KFC at the Jubilee Retail Park

McDonalds and KFC at the Jubilee Retail Park

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Stolen meat and drugs found after two people searched by police

Mark Howarth in front of the Chinese Pavilion

Mark Howarth in front of the Chinese Pavilion

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'Sleeping pods' plan to help tackle town's homelessness crisis

Shipwreck off the Swanage coast

Shipwreck off the Swanage coast

Shipwreck finally identified 30 years after discovery

Weymouth Beach Motocross 2023

Weymouth Beach Motocross 2023

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Thousands of visitors expected as motocross celebrates milestone

Old pictures of Weymouth shop 'selling everything under the sun'

The latest planning applications to be lodged in the Weymouth area

The latest planning applications to be lodged in the Weymouth area

Planning and development

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Signs for newly opened coffee shop among latest plans lodged

If you do not watch or record live TV or stream BBC iPlayer, you could be eligible for a £169.50

If you do not watch or record live TV or stream BBC iPlayer, you could be eligible for a £169.50

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UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?

Six animals in need of homes this October

Six animals in need of homes this October

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Six adorable animals in need of a loving home

New sauna on Portland Marina

New sauna on Portland Marina

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New floating sauna arrives on Portland

Mayor Jon Orrell opening the store

Mayor Jon Orrell opening the store

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New town centre store has whirlwind opening week

Heart of Wessex region 'not a merger of councils'

Heart of Wessex region 'not a merger of councils'

Local government

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Heart of Wessex region 'not a merger of councils'

The average sum in the unclaimed funds is £2,212, and it is free for you to access and claim

The average sum in the unclaimed funds is £2,212, and it is free for you to access and claim

Martin Lewis issues 'important warning' to thousands missing out on £2,000

Find out how someone can get meningitis - see what vaccines are available that could offer some protection

Find out how someone can get meningitis - see what vaccines are available that could offer some protection

What are the symptoms of meningitis and how do you catch the bacterial strain?

Woman wrecked friend’s £15k Audi after crashing into lorry on joyride

Heavy traffic on the A338 Wessex Way in Bournmeouth

Heavy traffic on the A338 Wessex Way in Bournmeouth

Major road to close next week - all you need to know

The stolen green Claas 640 tractor

The stolen green Claas 640 tractor

Tractor and hedge trimmer stolen

The police car in Shaftesbury with the white powder which they found

The police car in Shaftesbury with the white powder which they found

Man found with 'white powder' reported for drug offences

A probate and trustee notice is among the recent public notices published in the Dorset Echo area

A probate and trustee notice is among the recent public notices published in the Dorset Echo area

Notice published after death of man from Weymouth

Dorset’s Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick

Dorset’s Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick

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How safe do you feel in your area? Have your say on crime in Dorset

Police stock image

Police stock image

Missing woman found by police

Enjoy a pint in one of these six fine West Dorset pubs

Enjoy a pint in one of these six fine West Dorset pubs

Six traditional West Dorset pubs at the heart of their community worth seeking out

The Rectory building being restored in St Thomas Street

The Rectory building being restored in St Thomas Street

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Property developers slam lack of action on museum

Sport

This year's British Grass Track Championship will be held in Corfe Mullen

Motorcycle racing

British grass track championship set for Dorset

Unstoppable. Mark Hoppé in his Suzuki Alto.

Unstoppable. Mark Hoppé in his Suzuki Alto.

Hoppé domination rolls on

Brandon Goodship is nearing a return from injury

Brandon Goodship is nearing a return from injury

Terras 'need to find a way' to score more goals, insists coach

Paul Gascoigne's show at the Bob Lucas Stadium sold out within 24 hours

Paul Gascoigne's show at the Bob Lucas Stadium sold out within 24 hours

Tickets for football legend's show sell out in 24 hours

Forest Green's Liam Sercombe scoring against Weymouth in the FA Cup defeat

Forest Green's Liam Sercombe scoring against Weymouth in the FA Cup defeat

Hard working Terras crash out of FA Cup

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National Sport

The ground staff at Multan used huge fans to dry the pitch (Rory Dollard/PA)

The ground staff at Multan used huge fans to dry the pitch (Rory Dollard/PA)

Pakistan ready to re-use same pitch in Multan for second Test against England

Maia Bouchier registered a half-century in England’s win (Altaf Qadri/AP)

Maia Bouchier registered a half-century in England’s win (Altaf Qadri/AP)

England continue perfect record at T20 World Cup after hammering Scotland

Aryna Sabalenka clinched her third title in Wuhan (Andy Wong/AP)

Aryna Sabalenka clinched her third title in Wuhan (Andy Wong/AP)

Aryna Sabalenka takes Wuhan Open title to close on rankings leader Iga Swiatek

Babar Azam has struggled for form in Tests recently (Anjum Naveed/AP)

Babar Azam has struggled for form in Tests recently (Anjum Naveed/AP)

Pakistan drop Babar Azam in major shake-up of squad for rest of England series

Jannik Sinner plays a backhand in his victory over Novak Djokovic (Andy Wong/AP)

Jannik Sinner plays a backhand in his victory over Novak Djokovic (Andy Wong/AP)

Jannik Sinner too strong for Novak Djokovic in Shanghai Masters final

Liam Farrell, left, paid tribute to Bevan French, right, after Wigan won another Grand Final (Martin Rickett/PA)

Liam Farrell, left, paid tribute to Bevan French, right, after Wigan won another Grand Final (Martin Rickett/PA)

Liam Farrell hails ‘very special player’ Bevan French after Grand Final heroics

Wales are seeking a Nations League double over Montenegro in Cardiff on Monday (rni Torfason/AP)

Wales are seeking a Nations League double over Montenegro in Cardiff on Monday (rni Torfason/AP)

Brennan Johnson banned and midfield worries – Wales v Montenegro talking points

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Letters to the Editor

Weymouth Esplanade Picture: Graham Hunt

Weymouth Esplanade Picture: Graham Hunt

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'I will not be returning to Weymouth and will tell my friends with kids to stay away'

Moors Valley Image: Echo photographer

Moors Valley Image: Echo photographer

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'Why does country park need to sell alcohol?'

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'Why all the fuss about Taylor Swift?'

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Dorchester

Bridleway track to Ashmore Barn Farm at the start of the walk

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Try this circular ramble taking in Dorset's highest village

Dusty Springfield spent time in Dorset in the early 1960s

Dusty Springfield spent time in Dorset in the early 1960s

What singer on verge of becoming a superstar got up to in Dorset

Beach road covered in pebbles after a storm and more images from the 60s and 70s

Beach road covered in pebbles after a storm and more images from the 60s and 70s

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Pebble-strewn road among Weymouth images from 60s and 70s

A child with her goldfish at a fair

A child with her goldfish at a fair

Local government

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Council bans animals from being given as prizes

Trinity Road and the Town Bridge where the assaults took place

Trinity Road and the Town Bridge where the assaults took place

Woman admits assaulting her ex-partner

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In The Dock

Taken from Weymouth Magistrates Court registers dated: September 20, 23, 25, 24, 25 and 27

In the Dock - See who has been before the courts

Weymouth Magistrates' Court

Weymouth Magistrates' Court

In the Dock - See who has been before the courts

Taken from Weymouth Magistrates Court registers dated: August 8 to August 19

Taken from Weymouth Magistrates Court registers dated: August 8 to August 19

In the Dock - See who has been before the courts

Emergency services at Commercial Road

Emergency services at Commercial Road

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Man jailed for attacking two police officers called to major incident

Weymouth Magistrates' Court

Weymouth Magistrates' Court

In the Dock - See who has been before the courts

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National News

SpaceX’s mega rocket Starship lifts off from Texas (Eric Gay/AP)

SpaceX’s mega rocket Starship lifts off from Texas (Eric Gay/AP)

Mechanical SpaceX arms catch returning Starship rocket booster at launch pad

Tanaiste Micheal Martin has described Israeli strikes in Gaza as a ‘war crime’ (Niall Carson/PA)

Tanaiste Micheal Martin has described Israeli strikes in Gaza as a ‘war crime’ (Niall Carson/PA)

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Tanaiste describes Israeli strikes in Gaza as ‘war crime’

Last April, Sir Mark faced calls to resign over video footage of an interaction between a Jewish man and a police officer during a pro-Palestine protest (Aaron Chown/PA)

Last April, Sir Mark faced calls to resign over video footage of an interaction between a Jewish man and a police officer during a pro-Palestine protest (Aaron Chown/PA)

Northern Ireland-style policing of protests an alternative model, says Met Chief

Alex Salmond, who led the SNP before later founding the Alba party, died at the age of 69 on Saturday afternoon from a suspected heart attack (Jane Barlow/PA)

Alex Salmond, who led the SNP before later founding the Alba party, died at the age of 69 on Saturday afternoon from a suspected heart attack (Jane Barlow/PA)

Salmond left ‘fundamental footprint’ on Scottish politics, says First Minister

Alison Steadman, James Corden and Melanie Walters celebrate collecting an award for Gavin And Stacey (Zak Hussein/PA)

Alison Steadman, James Corden and Melanie Walters celebrate collecting an award for Gavin And Stacey (Zak Hussein/PA)

Gavin And Stacey star tight-lipped on possible wedding in Christmas finale

A competitor wearing a Star Wars-themed Yoda costume takes part in the annual World Conker Championships (Jacob King/PA)

A competitor wearing a Star Wars-themed Yoda costume takes part in the annual World Conker Championships (Jacob King/PA)

Competitors swing into action as World Conker Championships returns

Businessman John Caudwell arrives at BBC Broadcasting House in London, to appear as a panellist on the BBC One current affairs programme, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg (Maja Smiejkowska/PA)

Businessman John Caudwell arrives at BBC Broadcasting House in London, to appear as a panellist on the BBC One current affairs programme, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg (Maja Smiejkowska/PA)

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Starmer should be paid £300,000, says Phones4U founder

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