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The candidates at the count at Poole Civic Centre

Euro Election: Brexit Party wins the South West with 37 per cent

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Man swims for life after kayak capsizes at sea

The seven medical conditions you MUST tell the DVLA about or face a £1,000 fine

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Pictures: Fayre in the Square draws hundreds of people into town

More roadworks misery as residents 'want their crossing back'

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Jobs boost as seven new industrial units planned

Croquet club desperately in need of new home after being given its notice

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Climber airlifted to safety after cliff fall

Heartfelt plea to save world's last seagoing paddle steamer

Approval for seafront 'superloo' expected this week

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Letter: We're so lucky to live here - we just need more jobs and housing

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

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Here's what readers thought of Duchy officials checking homes in Poundbury for unauthorised work

Here's how exercise can help improve your mental health

Students celebrate their Ten Tors triumph

Letter: Show support for your local library

Colourful (and very bubbly) weekend raises incredible £45k for charity

These lucky winners are going on holiday for the first time in 17 years thanks to Echo competition

Could you take one million steps to help this diabetes charity?

Eco-school shortlisted for prestigious national award

Letter: Find out your risk of Type 2 diabetes

This book inspired by the west Dorset coastline has launched

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Weymouth campsite given place in the TripAdvisor 2019 hall of fame

Thee detached homes could be built to rear of house on main road

Firefighters called to tackle bonfire

Church team to start looking for new vicar

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'Thank you to everyone in Dorset' - Christian Aid Week is hailed a success

'Ginger Viking' gets creative with Hollywood A-lister's gin

Special sparkling wine released by Dorset vineyard for English Wine Week

REVIEW: The Ballroom Boys, Weymouth Pavilion

Celebrate iconic genres with the Barricade Boys

Young actors complimented for professionalism in prestigious theatre performance

Carers invited to take some time for themselves at special event

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Armed officers called to reports of man with weapon

Car destroyed following two-vehicle crash on A35

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Missing 81-year-old man found safe and well

Man, 49, held after drugs raid

This bus passenger received an incredible gift for her 101st birthday

Firefighters tackle wheelie bin fire

Emergency services called after windsurfing board washes up on beach

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Fireworks will light up Weymouth Bay tonight

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Roofs didn't fall in but an earthquake is recorded off the Dorset coast

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German cruise ship arrives in Portland

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Police advice after child is lost on Weymouth Beach

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Inspiring 10-year-old Charlotte donates her hair to children's charity

Crime and budget were on the agenda at inaugural town council assembly

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Letter: Shocked at the state of Portland's grass

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Road hump could be enlarged to improve road safety

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Watch: Adorable moment a duck and her offspring are helped across the road

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Find out what this sports centre has been doing to raise awareness of dementia

This fuel company is our on-call employer of the year, says fire service

Column: Rise of internet shopping doesn't mean 'death of the high street'

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Children can learn valuable safety skills at this event

Dorset PCC welcomes probation service's return to public ownership

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Help make libraries the exciting hubs that people love

Letter: Looking for spare copy of book

Voices: Mutual respect has been abandoned for milkshake missiles

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Former cabaret star takes up role as head of Dorset performing arts school

Voices: We have reached crisis point with climate change

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Enjoy a traditional village fair (with a dog show to boot)

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Column: Smaller animal charities are on hand to help

Find out more about this town centre hotel with a countryside feel

Residents will be able to get their items fixed at this Repair Cafe

Major 500-home development could bring a new hotel, school and care home to Weymouth

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Firefighters and police alerted to reports of glider crash-landing

Four-vehicle crash on A31

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Son appears in court charged with 73-year-old father's murder

Line of Duty actress presents gold awards to students at Buckingham Palace

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'A different approach is required': Dorset MPs call for leader with new Brexit strategy

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Gas works to close busy road for 10 days

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Three Spice-related deaths in two years at Dorset prison with “serious drug problem”

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Appeal launched after two men injured in town centre attack

Sport

Cricket: Weymouth aim to secure major sponsorship

Speedway: Weymouth Wildcats facing ‘stronger’ Reading

Magpies: Neil Martin agrees terms with Dorchester

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Sport

Cricket: Portland Proffitt as Swanage sunk

Boxing: Solid show for Dorchester fighters

Cricket: Solid Broadstone rout Martinstown

Bowls: Moonfleet enjoy a winter celebration

Magpies: Nick Hutchings agrees terms with Dorchester

Terras: Staying at Weymouth an easy decision for Ashley Wells

Football: Portland United Reserves appoint Wilson as boss

Badminton: Weymouth link up well to take league

Cricket: Weymouth Seconds' captain Tom Reed hails new atmosphere

Football: Budmouth youth claim a cup double

Darts: Andrew McDermott's back on top of the table

Volleyball: Weymouth again seal top-tier entry

Magpies: Antonio Diaz agrees to Dorchester stay

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Football: Justin Faulkner departs Portland United

Cricket: Good form crucial for Dunham’s men

Cricket: Weymouth face unbeaten Cattistock

Cricket: Portland targeting Swanage response

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National sport

Football rumours from the media

The sporting weekend in pictures

Lewis Hamilton delivers world champion’s drive for late world champion

Luciano Spalletti hails ‘exceptional’ team as Inter qualify for Champions League

Khaldoon Al Mubarak confident City have not broken FFP rules

Mustafi stresses the importance of being organised in Europa League final

Lampard hoping Derby can follow Chelsea’s example as history beckons

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Nostalgia

How a hermit woman living on a cliff became county's patron saint

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How these Victorian records are shedding light on mental health treatment

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Postcard's cheeky nod to Weymouth

Story of martyrs' struggles inspire reader

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

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Dorchester

Father's poetic effort to help hospice where his daughter died

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Headteacher calls on officials to 'practice what they preach' on plastic

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Where you can hear the sound of the serpent this weekend

Bank holiday fun and (hopefully) sun this weekend

Marks and Spencer to axe more than 100 stores and Simply Food outlets

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Dorset Business

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In The Dock

In The Dock

See who has been before the courts

Nostalgia

Looking Back

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Letters

Letters

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In The Dock

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National news

Corbyn hints at referendum shift following disastrous election results

Fiat Chrysler proposes merger with Renault

Tories face ‘existential’ threat after ‘worst ever’ result

European elections: Far-right and greens gain ground as centre fragments

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North Korea calls Bolton ‘war monger’ over missile comment

What the papers say – May 27

Key quotes as Brexit Party tops UK’s European election results

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