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Cllr David Taylor cuts the ribbon alongside Stonewater, Opening Doors and Wyatt Homes representatives. Picture: Finnbarr Webster

Boost for families as 24 new affordable homes are opened

Have you seen this car that was reported stolen?

Qinetiq Bincleaves site will be demolished to make way for retirement homes

Industrial units to be turned into homes despite parking fears

Police warning to trailer owners after spike in thefts

Road gang is behind on work - so watch out for closures

Here's what readers thought of plans for 540 new homes

Hunt for Weymouth's 'splashiest' sea lover

A D-Day hero who revisited Normandy got a very special welcome home

Saab Draken to make first appearance at Dorset air festival this year

Here's how you can enjoy your very own personalised burger (and support a charity)

This is why the May Day bank holiday will be moved next year

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Letter: Scientists would have no problem refuting claims of climate change deniers

Letter: Why has the council stopped cutting the grass?

Column: Getting your pet to eat the right food can improve their response to treatment

Pictures: The 'Loch Ness Monster in Purbeck' and 9 other amazing photos by Echo Camera Club members

Voices: What Jo Brand said was free speech

Voices: The pros and cons of having a motorway through Dorset

Concerns mount as business activity drops at fastest pace for more than six years

How this wine estate near Dorchester has forged a name for itself

"They won't listen until a child is knocked over": Calls to act on town parking gridlock

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McDonald's in Weymouth to be extended

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Updated

Man dies after car leaves A35 and lands in woods

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Empty residential block could be used for families on housing list

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Warning to drivers: There will be delays on these roads next week

Passengers warned to plan ahead as five days of rail strikes start next week

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Bus users to be hit by ANOTHER fare increase next week

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'Unplug it immediately' - is your tumble dryer one of 500,000 to be 'fire risk'?

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PICTURES: Here's what £5.3million could buy you on the outskirts of Dorchester

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Letter: This is still our country

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Letter: Weymouth is under siege

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Spoodle and Cockapoo get married for charity (but they're already heading for a divorce)

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Coastguard called to man who fell off pier while fishing

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School rated inadequate as shocking report states 'pupils are at risk'

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Pictures: See all the winners of the Dorset Echo Industry Awards 2019

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Follow in the footsteps and hear the stories of controversial sex campaigner

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Lorcan is a proud gold medalist at the Dwarf Sports Games

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Health campaigners welcome independent review of hospital services shake-up in Dorset

Three dogs and three cats looking for new homes this week

Lifeboat launched to rescue yacht crew in trouble

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Chat with Portland councillors at these sessions

New arts venue could soon move a step closer

Meet the beautician urging women to talk more about their gynae health

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This bus company has an important message about litter

Headline speakers announced for new wellbeing festival

Dorset MP elected chairman of Northern Ireland Affairs Committee

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Know your rights when it comes to ticket scams this festival season

Letter: Park needs a place for all to go

Why clubs are springing up to save limbs

Comedian who's the 'most quotable one liner comic in the country' is coming to town

Ukelele players set for seaside gardens concert

Your chance to see grisly instrument of punishment

Historic Dorset-based brewery welcomes a new boss

Voices: Dorset needs better infrastructure

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Footpath might be diverted into villages to "improve security" at vineyard

Couple speak of shock after cheating death in cliff collapse

Objections over plans to transform house into seven new flats

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A31 clear after three-car crash

Armed police swoop following reports of 'man with knife' in house with two women

E-cigarette found smouldering in the back of rubbish truck

Police used Taser on man who was 'aggressive' towards officers

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Young horse rider, 14, found dead at home, inquest hears

Council committee set up to promote engagement meets...in private

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Proposed new pavilion could have toilets, cafe and alcohol education centre

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Cake, yoga and a therapy dog: Successful week celebrating Dorset volunteers

These are the lucky winners of a luxury tipi holiday stay

Fears for people in water after boat capsizes

Ten top things to do this weekend

Dublin and Prague routes to stay at Bournemouth Airport as Ryanair announces winter timetable

Councillor urges planning application decision to go to committee

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Meet the four new arrivals who will grow up at Monkey World

Letter: Stop all these needlessly expensive hand-outs

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Sport

Terras: Abdulai Baggie agrees Weymouth terms

Magpies: Gosport adversity led to self discovery for Dorchester's Charlie Davis

Cricket: Dorset crosshairs set on T20 finals day

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Sport

Skittles: Motley Crew return sees Rebels earn victory

Cricket: Cattistock claim team of the month

Darts: Joy as Paul Paice wins maiden ADC title

Terras: Weymouth sign Ollie Harfield

Magpies: Sam Lanahan relishing Dorchester's midfield competition

Terras: Weymouth not making up the numbers, says Tom Prodomo

Cricket: Dorchester wary of Poole qualities

Cricket: Puddletown face Witches test

Cricket: Martinstown hoping to relight the fire

Cricket: Bere Regis expect fierce contest at Shroton

Cricket: Selection headache for Weymouth's Harry Mitchell

Cricket: Portland's Matt Randell hungry for wins

Terras: Weymouth 'will always be a place that I call home' says Brandon Goodship

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Football: Portland United seal triple signing

Bees: Rich Robson pays tribute as Mark Salter retires

Magpies: Dorchester boss Callum Brooks a lure for Charlie Davis

Football: Callum Thompson signs for Bridport

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National sport

Tyson Fury eases to victory over Tom Schwarz in Las Vegas

Justin Rose trails Gary Woodland by one ahead of US Open final round

It’s the big fights I need – Josh Warrington turns attention to America

Warrington retains IBF featherweight title after split decision win over Galahad

Woods’ US Open hopes fade further at Pebble Beach

Boothroyd aiming to prove English coaches are among the best

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Nostalgia

Town centre street from years gone by

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How a plucky little pleasure vessel played a key role in D-Day

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How unnoticed sign led to search for brewery

When you couldn't beat al fresco entertainment

Where is village used as story setting by Thomas Hardy?

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Dorchester

Extraordinary folk singer admired by Ed Sheeran set for gig

Party will help with urgent repair work

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See Gilbert and Sullivan operas on the big screen

Son who helped his father when he was 'weak and helpless as a child'

From Dorchester to New Zealand by bike: Daniel's incredible tour around the world

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National news

What the papers say – June 16

London killings show Sadiq Khan needs replaced ‘ASAP’, Donald Trump claims

Harry’s first Father’s Day with baby Archie

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Tory contenders won’t stand aside for Boris Johnson

Tories decline to sign cross-party letter urging free TV licences for over-75s

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Notre Dame Cathedral holds first Mass since devastating fire in April

Why are Donald Trump and Sadiq Khan feuding again?

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