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Six pets looking for new homes this week

'A void which can never be filled': Family's anguish as death crash driver is jailed

Huge stash of suspected drugs and cash seized in police raid

Disruption and power outages: Chaos as Storm Bronagh blows in

Ironman Weymouth 2018 is already a record-breaker...and the biggest event of its kind in the UK

Dorchester's next Community Play has been announced - here's what we know so far

Do you recognise this bike wheel? Police want to hear from you

Letter: The shame of homelessness falls on society which fails to protect vulnerable

It's all change for the Dorset Seafood Festival in 2019

Direct debit payments have given a boost to these charities

From Genghis Kahn to 21st Century comfort: The story of the yurt

Here's everything you need to know about Halloween

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Fewer yachts visiting Weymouth, council figures show

Plans unveiled for 'care village' in Bridport

'Wheely grateful' bus driver voted one of best in the UK

Column: The world is complicated and messy - and so are solutions to problems

Go and get tested for HPV, say Go Girls!

Voices: Get involved with this charity and you could save a life

Evoking autumn: 10 stunning pictures

Behind the scenes of Michael Palin's documentary on North Korea

Search for missing Weymouth man: Body found at Radipole Lake

Data Breach: Activists publish details of people involved in badger cull online

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Brexit could 'decimate' the NHS campaigners claimed at this meeting

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Driver, 24, jailed after admitting causing death of woman in crash

Here's everything you need to know about road closures for this weekend's Ironman Weymouth

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Children enjoy art workshops at atmospheric Maiden Castle

Vandals caused thousands of pounds worth of damage at a special needs school

Police issue stark warning after man is given criminal behaviour order for rural offences

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Police appeal after three vehicle crash on A35

Ironman Weymouth: Event going ahead as planned but organisers are watching the weather

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From a dramatic photo on 9/11 - to the happiest day of her life 17 years later

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Meet the kayaker fighting plastic pollution in our seas

Fallen trees and power cuts as Storm Bronagh hits Dorset

The wait is over...Kylie's coming to town

Elite women's football attendance trumps turn-out for men's game as WSL kicks off in Dorchester

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This puppy was left to die...but thankfully the story has a happy ending

Bovington could be getting a new retail complex

Letter: Who can blame Londoners for moving to Dorset?

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'Hard-hitting and upsetting' road safety show with life saving message is on tour

Letter: The real need is for truly affordable housing

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Roadshows to update staff on local government reorganisation

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'He had so many stories': Cyclist takes on challenge in memory of dad

REVIEW: Beyond the Barricade, Weymouth Pavilion

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See Shakespeare in a new light

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND: Furious Folly, Maiden Castle celebration, Roger McGough, suffragettes' stories and more

FILM REVIEW: The Little Stranger holds us in a steely grip

Reeled in by the bluesy charm of Catfish

Swedish storytellers offer insight to events leading to outbreak of war

Column: The whole social care system needs reforming

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Weymouth Harbour's getting a new e-system to manage yachts

An animal rescue centre's biggest fundraiser has been cancelled for the second time

12 pictures of Dorset looking its best this autumn

Dorset's public health board is underspent on its budget this year

Councils partnership celebrates business support award

Sexual health service is going on the road after Dragon's Den-style contest win

Picture of the day: Squawk!

Meet the Ironman Weymouth athlete who isn't letting terminal cancer stop him

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Skipped a hospital appointment? You're costing hospital £600,000

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Millions are being spent to repair our crumbling road network after storm damage

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'We're under siege': Villagers speak out as plans for 120-homes near historic manor go to appeal

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Storm Bronagh to affect rail travel tonight

Our streets will be turned into a giant game to get you active

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No one to face charges over Weymouth boat crush death

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This is why 'Some Other Stuff' sign was removed

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Tonight's outdoor theatre performance cancelled due to storm

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Hold on to your hats: Winds to reach speeds of 32mph tonight

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Meet the person who will head Weymouth's new council as its town clerk

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Driver who killed jogger made a 'serious misjudgement with terrible consequences'

Oil well is pumping hundreds of tonnes of methane into the atmosphere

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Six autumn walks to enjoy in Dorset this season

Staff celebrate as Dorchester care home scoops prestigious people award

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'It was a tremendous day': Coming together to celebrate Dorchester's heritage

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Sport

Terras: Sam Sherring impressed on brief Weymouth debut

Magpies: Dorchester sign Alhaji Sesay from Bristol City

Football: Terras and Magpies given league cup derby draw

Magpies: Tom Blair admits he owes Dorchester a good performance

Terras: Weymouth to use extra week

Football: Unbeaten run continues for Portland Town A

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Sport

Darts: Sam Ward claims early top spot glamour

Football: Arsenal hit seven past Yeovil Ladies

Volleyball: Weymouth downed in Surrey Cup quarters

Golf: Weymouth's Jacob Tidswell shoots to a super summer

Football: Brendon King hopes for Hamble off day

Rugby: Dorchester await a Bradford battle

Terras: Jordan Ngalo's performances 'a real highlight' says Mark Molesley

Football: Bridport boss Adam Fricker praises striker Sam Clark

Showjumping: Luli Loveridge earns third England call-up

Cricket: Martinstown youth enjoy stellar summer

Afloat: Cruisers get set for Solent sail

Magpies: Tom Blair thriving off the competition

Terras: Weymouth will not roll over says Mark Molesley

Football: New sponsor deal for Jurassic Coast Girls

Ski Racing: Ryan Faber flies to top spot

Netball: Wyke Smugglers and Buglers earn thrilling draw

Football: Coral-Jade Haines hits treble as Yeovil Ladies are beaten

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National sport

Bellew says Joshua should not be fighting ‘drug cheat’ Povetkin

England look to move on from Alastair Cook era

Justin Rose and Tiger Woods share halfway lead at the Tour Championship

Mauricio Pochettino defends Tottenham’s tiredness levels amid criticism

Unai Emery calls on all of his Arsenal players to help improve defensive record

Guardiola avoids war of words with Warnock ahead of Cardiff return

Puel: Leicester must protect Maguire from increased attention

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Nostalgia

Improved tactics as the British broke through in Hundred Days Offensive

How Woolies played a huge role in a life

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Why this atmospheric ride through time is so fondly remembered

Remembering Weymouth men who died in Great War's final battle

When a trip to the beach involved head to toe attire

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Dorchester

See a locked room mystery game on stage

Hear the musical heritage of the Hardy family

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'She knew': Death crash driver who left scene knew what happened, inquest told

Arts highlights this autumn

Here's how craftspeople have been helping cancer patients

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National news

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Peace campaigners stage rally at nuclear submarine base

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