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FACT-FINDING: Ministerial visit last summer (before the gasometer was demolished): Martin Hamilton, minister Jake Berry, MP Richard Drax, Cllr Jeff Cant and Cllr Richard Nickinson Picture: Dorset Councils Partnership

Regeneration boost: Funding secured towards £6 million quayside transformation project

Britain First election candidate 'kicked out of Church' amid backlash

Voices: End of Waves will damage CAMHS

How a young dancer transported a once famous ballet star back to her heyday

Three dogs, two cats and a rabbit looking for forever homes this week

How Hollywood is helping overlooked scientist get the credit she deserves

This luxury property has a view of Brownsea Island (and a price tag to match)

Homes plan will 'make life worse for every resident of the village', appeal is told

Football club supports Jace's fight against Cerebral Palsy

Has your business boosted its social media following? If so, this award could be yours

Dog lost down rabbit hole for FIVE days is rescued

Racing legend is special guest at this supercars show

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Artwork which is 'first of its kind in UK' revealed in Dorset museum

Travelling by train tomorrow? You'll have to get a bus for part of your journey

This mental health charity has been given a £3,500 boost - from a funeral directors

An important referendum is being organised for this community

Portland food bank running dangerously low in supplies

Watch: First look at David Attenborough's new Netflix show Our Planet

See story of cricketer's drugs shame on stage

Pair bring Scotland-inspired jazz to village

Join young farmers for a day of fun

Letter: Help us to help the earth

Letter: Who was responsible for radicalisation of ISIS Bride?

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Bomb squad called to Weymouth seafront after suspicious item found

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Do you recognise this man following an assault outside a Weymouth store?

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Motorist allegedly driving at 155mph was fastest ever caught on county's roads

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Interactive map shows how many people in Dorset have signed a petition to 'cancel Brexit'

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Campaign launched to bring back vital children's service

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This village pub can keep its licence, despite complaints of late-night drinkers

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Everything you need to know about the Flying Scotsman's visit to Swanage Railway

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Police helicopter and coastguard search for high-risk missing man

Trains on Weymouth - London Waterloo line delayed by up to an hour

Irene sails in for Ammonite - as director defends film plot

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70 marked batteries stolen from shooting school

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Person airlifted to hospital following crash in north Dorset

Changes made to bus service are 'short sighted' and 'flawed'

Letter: Fairy lights could be funded by donation

Appeal after van reverses into woman

Letter: Brexit hasn't happened because zealots won't compromise

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Some of the UK's top tribute acts will be playing here this summer (And it's all for Weldmar)

Why staff at Asda Weymouth will be tickled pink this Mother's Day

Letter: If people ignore safety warnings, do they deserve to be rescued?

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Founding member of The Searchers Mike Pender reveals what he spends his royalty cheques on

Seven events you might want to check out this weekend

Plans for 120 homes near Wolfeton House would be 'highly damaging', appeal is told

Column: Extreme online content encourages people to commit violent acts

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66-year-old in critical condition after crashing into tree

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Anti-climbing measures needed to stop people from injuring themselves on 32-metre gas pipe

Know your risk of diabetes, charity warns as number of people diagnosed in Dorset surges

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Letter: How can we pay council tax if the new council doesn't exist yet?

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Open for business: Community venue hosts family fun day

How you can help protect the white-beaked dolphin that lives off the Jurassic Coast

Do you chuck food wrappers out of your car? Then you're a TOS53R, according to this campaign

How this rail operator is helping to stop male suicides

How you can help a rescue centre just by going for a walk

Ofsted tells school to keep up the good work

Brass music and poetry at town concert

Residents call for end to parking nightmare as new scheme is proposed

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Man comes forward following public appeal over possible sexual assault

Parents voice concern over plans to turn Weymouth school into academy

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Origami sculpture of Weymouth footballing legend unveiled in London

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End of an area as demolition work starts at Pleasure Pier building

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Hospital will become hub but won't get its beds back - says South Dorset MP

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Did you Beat the Street? Now it's time to navigate the Nothe

Fully clothed woman rescued from sea by police

Keeping the memories of hospital alive

Technical glitch blamed for lack of public access to council's agendas

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Fears that town's market 'won't be a priority' for new Dorset Council

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Residents of quiet lane fear new convenience store will bring trouble

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For the first time, new Dorchester councillors will receive training

Spruce up the churchyards and tidy up the green - search is on for Dorset's Best Village

Mayor mucks into American Football game to support fundraiser

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Sport

Terras: Kieron Roberts feels welcome at Weymouth

Magpies: Richard Gillespie thanks Tommy Killick

Darts: Two-horse battle for league crown

Athletics: Kevin Archer limbers up for Poland test

Bowls: Dorchester fall in Yetton Trophy semi-final

Point-To-Point: Milborne poised for bumper entry

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Sport

Magpies: Dorchester Town sign James Granger

Terras: Weymouth ready for Supermarine battle

Magpies: Dorchester Town aim to extend gap to Walton Casuals

Rugby: Dorchester in vital North Dorset clash to avoid drop

Football: Portland United players urged to fight for cup final place

Football: Dorchester Sports aim to down Portland Reserves

Football: Fourth place in Balti Sports' crosshairs

Magpies: Dorchester are too big to drop says Nathan Walker

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Terras: Weymouth take heart from performances against Poole

Afloat: Weymouth Sailing Club gain 22 qualifications

Racing: Bags Groove is Harry Fry's Grand National hope

Afloat: Cruisers bowled over by skittles fun

Magpies: Richard Gillespie confirms immediate retirement

Football: Yeovil Town Ladies in financial strife

Terras: Paul Maitland emphasises positives after Weymouth cup defeat

Football: Chickerell battle past Broadstone

Football: Jamie Beasley notches three as Portland reach final

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National sport

Southgate: Sterling now one of England’s leaders

Southgate hails Sterling’s ‘devastating’ form

Deschamps satisfied as France make convincing start to qualifying campaign

Raheem Sterling pays tribute to Damary Dawkins during England win

David Brooks wants to become a leading player for Wales

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Sir Gary Verity leaves Welcome to Yorkshire post after expenses investigation

Leicester slump to defeat against Northampton

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Nostalgia

Keeping the memories of hospital alive

A little artistic licence goes a long way

Calling all those from the classes of '65 and '66

A World Cup referee, rough cider and a selling the most beer contest - Portlander's memories

Mystery of Hardy filming solved

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Dorchester

Artist's painting sessions to help hospice

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Discover the golden age of song with Clare Teal and her Trio

Woman suspected of stealing £500 of Olay products from Superdrug

Calling all little people - musical fun with songwriter is in store

Have a break from shopping by listening to a free concert

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National news

Worshippers visits Christchurch mosque as it reopens

Confusion as Trump intervenes on North Korea sanctions with tweet

PM admits third vote on her Brexit deal may not take place next week

What the papers say – March 23

Free garden waste collections must be fully funded, councils warn

National park trials new technology to combat golden eagle deaths

UK’s worst airport lounge identified

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