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Boy, 16, remains in custody after report of 'serious sexual assault' in Weymouth

Questions on 'unsuitable' venue for council meetings - as County Hall stands empty

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'Help our young people buy homes - and use the £300k developer payments'

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Friends from Weymouth celebrate TV game show win

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Divers save man's wedding ring from harbour despite 'needle in haystack' search

Meet the new Mayor of Dorchester who wants to do his best for town

Plans for 90 homes in town

Here are the finalists for the 2019 Dorset Echo Industry Awards

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

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Wine lovers are invited on a vineyard trail

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Transformed: Popular eatery gets a new look

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Live hairdressing competition is a cut above

On your marks... get set... have fun! Charity run in Dorchester is a hit

New rector says he can’t wait to join Weymouth parish

School one step closer to having its very own therapy dog

Let this Instagram sensation show you how to make vegan meals for £1

Get on your bike for all-male troupe performance of Bard classic

Roots band set for seaside festival

Hear tango-inspired music courtesy of this band

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Video: Weather warning issued as flash floods delay A35 traffic

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Damage as vehicle hits 'number of cars' in Dorchester crash

Theatre group left 'heartbroken' by mystery of its missing posters

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

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Stubborn cat refuses to be rescued from tree it has been stuck in for days

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The first town council assembly is coming up - and you can get involved

New independent councillor calls for more meetings during summer

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Letter: Dementia is on the rise in Dorset

Letter: Mental health awareness shouldn't last for just one week

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Council chairman is one of authority's longest serving members

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Staff engagement must improve, hospital boss says

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Gallery hosts exhibition of paintings inspired by the Jurassic Coast

Calls for law to change after ‘Gagging’ clauses cause concern among businesses

Letter: Thank you for votes in local elections

How you could be a spa tester this summer (and get paid £500 for it)

Voices: Reading skills are vital

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10 incredible photos of spring captured by the Echo Camera Club Dorset

Voices: Why managing mental health is so important

Video: Controversial UKIP candidate clashes with protesters

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Post Office could become a house after lying empty for two years

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Police to step up patrols in suspected drug hot spots

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Take a seat on this village's new bench

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Zig Zag Hill is closing for two weeks of resurfacing work

Three cats, three dogs and two rabbits looking for new homes this week

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Budmouth debt crisis: 'Financial support required so we can move forward'

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Seafront lights debacle: 'It will complement ambitious regeneration plans'

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Person killed on railway line near Poole was a man in his 50s

How writer Gail Aldwin gained creative stamina from running

Cabinet remains Tory (despite calls for other parties to be included)

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Here's what to expect at this year's Nyetimber Dorset Seafood Festival

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Letter: Threat of declining democracy does not come from the EU

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Annual motor show raises £8,000 for charity helping the blind

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See Dorset at its most colourful in readers' pictures from this week

Panther is set to roar at Tankfest

Councillors pictured at first ever meeting of Dorset Council

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Record entries to Dorset Tourism Awards

Voices: Businesses should have a level of social responsibility

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Dorset businesses encouraged to enter new set of awards celebrating tech sector

"A fantastic event": Picnic lovers enjoy taste of the great outdoors

Column: Becoming a vet is more than getting good grades...it's about hands-on experience

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Bournemouth University reveals plans for third 'gateway' building as part of five-year £100m investment

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Residents in these luxury retirement homes can have their weekly shop set up for them

Trio to 'slice and dice' the challenges of modern womanhood

Visit distant galaxies on an astronomical adventure

Quiz with every question performed live - sung, mimed or danced!

Driver warning after five deer found dead at same point on A35

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Pictures: Protesters from different campaign groups descend on council offices

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Arrest following 'flashing' incident in Weymouth

Man imprisoned after attacking the same person on two separate occasions

Gaps which attract floating rubbish around restaurant will be filled

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Temporary seafront toilets installed "to meet high customer demands"

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Car fire at Chesil Beach car park

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Football match will raise money for male suicide charity

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Last borough mayor ends year by celebrating "hidden heroes" in community

Men urged to step forward for free prostate checks

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Portland Port welcomes its third cruise ship arrival this week

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Eight exciting events for the weekend ahead

Climate emergency: 'Be proud for making a stand and a fresh start'

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Changes to NHS in Somerset 'could have knock-on effect in Dorset'

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First candidate for commissioner elections announced (but will Martyn Underhill stand again?)

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Crackdown on anti-social behaviour on the seafront

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Green MEP candidate warns of flooding risk in Weymouth

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Derelict church gutted by fire 17 years ago could be turned into flats

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Tractor ripped the bumper off woman's car in alleged hit and run

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Sport

Magpies: Goalkeeper Shane Murphy secures Dorchester return

Cricket: Weymouth maroon meagre Marnhull

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Sailing: Portland's Stuart Bithell and Dylan Fletcher land European gold

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Sport

Darts: Champion Danny Aplin in perfect night

Cricket: Belt’s six helps seal joy for Dorchester

Magpies: Callum Rose signs new contract at Dorchester

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Football: Yeovil Ladies denied Championship licence

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Sailing: Bithell and Fletcher rise to second at Portland

Terras: Josh Wakefield agrees terms with Weymouth

Football: Portland United aim to take Grove Corner buying opportunity

Sailing: Giles Scott takes third European Championship

Terras: Brandon Goodship nets award

Terras: Weymouth youth shine in two-day show

Football: Chickerell run riot in Tisbury victory

Rugby: Barry Ross-Mackenzie honoured for service to Weymouth and Portland

Rugby: Billy Hayne triumphs at Weymouth and Portland awards night

Sailing: Charlotte Dobson and Saskia Tidey slip to fourth

Magpies: Sean Wright agrees terms at Dorchester

Cricket: Dorchester aim to benefit from pitch

Cricket: Weymouth target all-round display

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National sport

Israel Folau considering options after deciding not to appeal

Leonard hits 36 points as Toronto cut Milwaukee’s Eastern Conference finals lead

Football rumours from the media

Koepka says DJ chants spurred him to US PGA victory

No appeal by Israel Folau over sacking – Rugby Australia

The sporting weekend in pictures

US PGA Championship: Brooks Koepka holds his nerve to claim fourth major victory

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Nostalgia

How the artistic legacy of this sculptor and her family is living on at Dorset manor house

When the town bridge was made of wood

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Israeli dance moves, a top class beauty contest and a junior Miss Dorchester - another vintage carnival year

How an 80s carnival ripped up the rulebook when it came to a traditional contest

Seeking information on car dealer

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Dorchester

Four cars involved in crash on Puddletown Bypass

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Downton Abbey creator teaming up with Netflix for new project

Superstar of British art in village exhibition

Star of classic comedy panel game is heading to county town

Councillors to discuss academy plans for Budmouth College

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National news

Kenneth Noye release from jail could be approved this week

Kate visits her Chelsea Flower Show garden

TV comedian sworn in as president of Ukraine

Gordon Brown to warn Scotland faces 50 years of constitutional division

Greenpeace stages week-long blockade of BP’s headquarters

Google confirms Huawei block to ‘comply with US order’

Trump warns Iran ‘faces end’ if it threatens America again

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