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Emergency services attended the medical incident but the woman in her 60s was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Picture: Lee Dolbear

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Woman dies on Weymouth Beach

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Man arrested after driver flees scene of crash which injured two children

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'He was a lovely man': Friend's tribute to victim as police launch murder probe

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Missing Portland woman found safe

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Witness appeal after woman is followed home by man acting "suspiciously"

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Teenager jailed following crime spree

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Two women held on suspicion of shoplifting

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Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in crash

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Helicopter rescue after man's severe allergic reaction on beach

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

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New headteacher to start at this Dorset school

Pictures: Martin Clunes thrills crowds at Weldmar Fete

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Lifeboat crew from Dorset to star in TV series

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Burglars use angle grinder to break into business

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'Magic' cruise ship docks at Portland Harbour

Letter: Grow up and cycle on the road

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Man who disappeared from holiday park found safe and well

Coastguard called to 'kayaker in difficulty'

Firefighters tackle kitchen blaze

Calls for more to be done to prevent deaths on railway after latest tragedy

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Dogs or cats? Ketchup or brown sauce? Corrie or Eastenders? The big questions ANSWERED

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This Dorset food producer has scooped a 'cheeky' win at the Great Taste Awards

From Trigger Happy TV to serious travel writer - Dom Joly on the 'love letter to Lebanon' he'll be sharing with literary festival

These Dorset teachers are preparing to go miles for refugees

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Lively celebrations planned for Dorchester school's silver anniversary

Brewer is buzzing after donation helps save wildlife

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22-year-old man's life saved after being being pulled unconscious from sea

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Person injured in crash on Radipole Park Drive

The 14 Dorset restaurants featured in new Good Food Guide

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Two sliproads on major Dorset road to be closed for next two nights

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'Too many people are being prescribed addictive painkillers in Dorset'

Here's what to do if you see an injured deer on the roadside

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Fewer people in Dorset are catching HIV, new figures show

Bishop of Salisbury to give speech on climate crisis

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Two released from custody as murder investigation continues

Crash causes delays on Portland Beach Road

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WATCH THE VIDEO: Woman airlifted to hospital after suffering multiple injuries in 30ft cliff fall

Police seize large amount of drugs and cash in stop and search operation

Supermarkets cut petrol prices by 3p per litre

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A traffic light failure is causing delays on Dorchester Road in Weymouth

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Missing man found after major search

'He's one of the sweetest horses you could meet': Horse is on the road to recovery after ditch fall

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Fast food chain apologises after 'horrific' kidney found in takeaway meal

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Dorset's Julian Fellowes tells how he brought Downton Abbey to the big screen

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Woman given community order and fined after damaging car and resisting police officer

Dorchester man hopes to finally run Athens marathon after horror football injury

Millennials could hold key to future of seaside resorts

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Quarry firm drops appeal after refused expansion plans

One last beach weekend as temperatures soar, but don't forget the insect repellent...

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Letter: Weymouth must attract business people

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Record-breaking memory man to help students revise

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Hospital beds are set to stay following recommendation

See all the finalists in the Dorset Tourism Awards

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Person dies after being struck by train on Weymouth to Waterloo line

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Letter: My thanks to all who helped

Stunning sunsets among this week's pictures from our readers

Pollinator boom: Butterfly success story next to Weymouth Relief Road

Former patient's gift in will to hospital helps fund new eye camera

This brand of beer has been named a world-beating favourite

Here's why these Wetherspoon branches are cutting food and drink prices

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Police dealing with incident on A35

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Police pledge crackdown on seafront shelter troublemakers-what do you think should be done?

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Cheese festival, Weldmar Summer Fete and other events happening this weekend

North Quay council offices: Demolition 'still an option'

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Chance to win prizes of £25,000 as council reveals lottery proposal

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Don't report drugs crimes on social media, say police

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Roundabout gas works finally come to an end

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South and west Dorset miss out on £95m boost for struggling high streets

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Work finally set to begin on £265,000 seafront lighting scheme

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Headteacher's dismay as school gate destroyed

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Letter: We must unite to fight climate change

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Most sought after Roald Dahl books revealed

Sport

Terras: Weymouth win at St Albans based on 'hard work'

Magpies: Belief is key for Dorchester Town

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Rugby: Dorchester sink Dorset Dockers

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Sport

Football: Dorchester Sports bow out of FA Vase with pride

Football: Balti Sports still unbeaten as Sammy Nichols stars

Rugby: Gritty Weymouth & Portland hold off Oakmeadians

Football: Super Portland strike five against Fleet

Football: Bridport held by late Keynsham header

Speedway: Weymouth Wildcats halted in floodlight drama

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Terras: Weymouth blast four at sorry St Albans

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Magpies: Jack Hoey's hat-trick nets vital win for Dorchester at Hendon

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Football: Terras and Magpies live match updates

Terras: Jordan Rose 'gutted' by Weymouth exit

Magpies: Dorchester's Dom-Panesar-Dower joins Winchester

Magpies: 'Bright' Jack Hoey impresses Dorchester boss Callum Brooks

Darts: Scott Gannon shines in Weymouth ADC League

Volleyball: Weymouth open season with New Forest cup tie

Terras: Callum Buckley leaves Weymouth on Hayes loan deal

Terras: Weymouth to renew St Albans rivalry

Magpies: Sam Lanahan in Dorchester departure

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National sport

Vaughan feels Broad and Anderson should not play together for England again

West Ham battle to draw at Aston Villa despite dismissal of Arthur Masuaku

It was sorted very quickly – Dean Smith plays down Mings-El Ghazi clash

Arsenal were lucky not to lose at Watford – Bernd Leno

Jonny May tips England’s attack to cut through teams at the World Cup

Klopp determined to write ‘more stories’ as Liverpool open defence of Euro crown

Jurgen Klopp: Agent’s weather comments were meant as a joke

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Nostalgia

Beautiful sight of sail boats heading out to sea

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The short-lived coach firm that took over the horse bus trade

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When the Mayor of Weymouth rescued these men from a shipwreck

When heart-throb brought star power to the harbour

Fishy goings on in the 1960s

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Dorchester

Help fix Weymouth's poverty crisis: People on low wages invited to this event

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Youth workers could soon be supporting young people in Dorset, says council

GIG GUIDE: All the gigs you need to know about over the coming week

Appeal to find out who left this dog tied to a lamppost for several hours

Hundreds of families rely on food handouts to feed children during school holidays

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