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March for Dorchester protest against plans for 3,500 houses the be build North of Dorchester on green belt land. Hundreds of protestors gathered in North Square before the march sets off with Kate Hebditch at the front. 22nd April 2019. Picture Credit

Hundreds protest against 3,500-home development on Easter Monday

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Nine weeks' work to revamp public space at West Bay have begun today

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This brand new event aims to fill the void left by the cancellation of Dorchester Carnival

Here's who's been before the courts recently - published Tuesday, April 23

Fire crews called to Portland

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Here's how Cerne Abbas is marking 100 years since the village was sold off

Why Debbie is keeping a poignant promise to run the London Marathon

Letter: Well done to Weymouth and district table tennis league - the best in the country

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Watch: Around 15 dolphins greet jet skiers off Purbeck

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How a Wessex Water grant is helping homeless people have their voices heard

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95 per cent of Dorset pupils have been offered their first choice of school

'Benvenuto' as another cruise ships docks at Portland

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Major search for missing man

What allies did before they left for D-Day landings

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Lifeboats called after vessel capsizes - leaving two people in the water

New homes scheme in Owermoigne could have 'self-build houses'

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Woman allegedly assaulted with glass bottle at illegal rave in Purbeck

First food fair of the year gets huge attendance

Easter trail was an egg-cellent day out for families

Five weeks' work to improve crossing in Dorchester begins today

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Let's talk about death - at new forum launching tomorrow

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Watch video of firefighters tackling huge blaze at business park

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Coastguard called after deer falls from cliff

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Motorcyclist, 22, killed in crash

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Dorset 'could be UK's California'

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A council spent 11 times more opposing a wind farm than it did objecting to an oil rig

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Column: We want to hear what you think we should write about

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Why farmers are being urged to pay more attention to health and safety

"A remarkable, strong woman": Tributes paid to station manager Judi

Pack your picnic basket for a play about hopes and dreams

All the way from Canada...Bryant is Barry Manilow

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Purbeck rave attended by more than 1,000 listening to 'Ibiza music'

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Pictures: Weymouth sizzles in Easter sun as businesses enjoy bank holiday boost

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Sound equipment seized and roads closed as police contain site of illegal rave in Purbeck

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Here's the line-up for the first ever Weymouth and Portland Pride event

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Joy as steps to Castle Cove beach declared open at ceremony

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Mother calls for lessons to be learned after serious crash caused by drink driver

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'Another nail in Weymouth's coffin': What readers thought of carnival being cancelled

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Education and Employers gives career inspiration to students

Quayside music festival rocks the Easter weekend

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How to win a £5,000, eight-day cruise with your Dorset Echo

Here's where Dorset Police No Excuse and speed camera vans will be this week

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House prices rising faster than wages in North Dorset (more so than most of the UK)

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Letter: My memories of Chickerell airfield

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Phulmaya raises £3,500 for homeless with sponsored rough sleep

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Fears town pool will close if future council funding not secured

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Pictures: Hundreds gather for Procession of Witness on Good Friday

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School installs new defibrillator for the local community

Letter: Our thanks for this fantastic bench

These skies could be a thing of the past if we don't tackle light pollution

Here's everything you need to know about a Christian conference happening in Weymouth

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Three choirs coming together for Milton Abbey concert

A night of high energy will recreate the hits of this iconic performer

Roadworks misery with ongoing gas work plus FIVE WEEKS of restrictions

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PICTURES: Do you remember these Easter Eggs from the 70s, 80s and 90s?

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'We want the best for the town': Making a BID to regenerate Dorchester's high street

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Six separate incidents at Durdle Door kept coastguard busy

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Firefighters across Dorset join forces to tackle Purbeck thatch fire

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Nine-year-old Sophie to represent cancer charity at DJ's CarFest

Boy stuck in tree for almost an hour is rescued by firefighters

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Crime round-up: Can you help police solve these cases?

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Dog left in hot car was 'suffering a great deal'

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Mayor's delight after raising £4,000 for his charities

Jurassic jaunt to commemorate the life of a true community stalwart

Letter: Searching for photos of our house being built

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Here's why we should blame the moon for this year's late Easter

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Here's how you can apply for the Best Apprenticeship Employer Award at this year's Industry Awards

Service will mark 75th anniversary of former Dorset airfield's role in D-Day

Enjoy tea with last living woman to be sketched by Picasso

10 amazing images captured by the Echo Camera Club Dorset

Voices: Something needs to be done to change the town

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Letter: WOW were brilliant

Sport

Terras: Weymouth have to take matters into their own hands says Molesley

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Magpies: Dorchester Town boss Callum Brooks hails 'mission complete'

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Football: Dorchester Sports leave it late as subs hit Rockies

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Sport

Football: Portland United sunk by clinical Boatmen

Football: Bridport plunder four past Brislington

Football: Balti finish season with Westland loss

Terras: Weymouth lead cut to a point after Poole draw

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Magpies: Stylish Dorchester hit six to beat drop

Football: Terras and Magpies live updates

Terras: 'No bigger spice' for Weymouth's Dorset derby

Magpies: Dorchester Town urge home support in survival bid

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Football: Portland to host champions Sholing

Talking Terras: Five points from Weymouth's draw

Magpies Moments: Five topics from the loss to Kings Langley

Terras: Weymouth 'at least' deserved their draw says Molesley

Magpies: Dorchester boss Callum Brooks has faith in side

Football: Blues best Bash for morale boost

Sailing: Six Dorset victors at youth championships

Football: Bridport eye reply after Willand loss

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Terras: Weymouth held as title contest intensifies

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National sport

Shane Long unaware he had set new record for fastest Premier League goal

Valderde not expecting any favours from Atletico as Barcelona close in on title

Cahill relishes shock Crucible victory over sluggish ‘idol’ O’Sullivan

I never tell my team to foul the opposition – Guardiola hits back at Solskjaer

Christian Eriksen open to talks over new Tottenham deal – Mauricio Pochettino

Messi rested as Barca ease to victory

Hasenhuttl wary of the drop as Saints let lead slip after Long’s record strike

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Nostalgia

What allies did before they left for D-Day landings

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Here's the artefacts you can see to remember one of Weymouth's bravest men

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How tragedy of tanks exercise aided D-Day soldiers

Football captain who risked his life to get permanent memorial

Famous couple's hockey-loving granddaughter

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Dorchester

Nine inspiring ideas for Easter entertainment

Parking fears over plans to transform former mental health offices into apartments

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Poundbury could be getting a new fertility clinic

Choir celebrating spring with musical numbers

Hear 'beautiful music' makers in concert

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In The Dock

In The Dock

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Nostalgia

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Letters

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In The Dock

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National news

What the papers say – April 24

Tories consider rule change to allow fresh challenge to May

Family’s tribute to murdered journalist ahead of her funeral

Salmon catches at lowest level on record, says Fisheries Management Scotland

Scotland can be ‘world leader’ in tackling period poverty

Five Eyes intelligence members to share stage in UK for first time

Man who lost limbs to meningitis able to hold his own pint again

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