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Girl, 3, suffers fractured skull as slate falls from hotel roof

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Tragedy as man dies on beach

"Deplorable" - Weymouth man jailed for child sex offences

'Horrific, it was so frightening': Woman speaks of fire ordeal - and warns others

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Severe thunderstorms forecast for county

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

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Weymouth named as a top retirement destination

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Flames seen coming from roof in house fire

June busiest month for wildlife rescues as nearly 600 calls made to RSPCA in Dorset

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A35 closed for seven hours after crash

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Update on train disruption caused by staff shortage

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Coastguard investigates light spotted under cliff

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Dead baby deer and badger found in suspected poaching incident

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These three Dorset restaurants have been named among the top seaside eateries in the UK

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Where's the best beer garden in Dorset? We want your votes

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

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Letter: Will we ever see the end of 'professional' politicians?

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Letter: Why penalize people who could benefit from a free licence?

Here's what our readers thought of Wey Valley being rated 'inadequate'

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Student wows at national hairdressing awards

Letter: Whole town should have a say on Jubilee Hall decision

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Stranded kite surfer rescued by lifeboat

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Seafront buildings to be demolished to make way for multi-million pound retirement village

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

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Voices: The pros and cons of having a motorway through Dorset-What do you think?

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Pupils get first glimpse of new head boys and girls

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Veterans get a hero's welcome at Weymouth Hub

Dorset harbour masters meet at first joint committee

Public consultation on local dementia services

War of words breaks out ahead of five-day rail strike

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Council has no objections to multiple planning applications

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Week of prayer at churches hailed a success

RSPB Arne has expanded

Dorchester church has two new wardens elected

Young people supported in new public health contract

Blackadder characters spend the day on Portland

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Chance to make your own jewellery

Head to the beach with the boys

Learn something while you sip gin

A grown-up dish to make this summer

Revealed: The streets in Dorset where cars are most likely to be stolen (and which makes are most at risk)

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Rail passengers delayed after fire on the tracks

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Missing 65-year-old found safe and well

Have you seen this car that was reported stolen?

Boost for families as 24 new affordable homes are opened

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

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Industrial units to be turned into homes despite parking fears

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

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

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Passengers warned to plan ahead as five days of rail strikes start on Tuesday

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McDonald's in Weymouth to be extended

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Hunt for Weymouth's 'splashiest' sea lover

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

Police warning to trailer owners after spike in thefts

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

Letter: Why has the council stopped cutting the grass?

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

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

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Downton Abbey creator teaming up with Netflix for new project

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

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

Voices: What Jo Brand said was free speech

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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

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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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Sport

Terras: Mark Molesley lauds Weymouth recruit Ollie Harfield

Terras: Mark Molesley wishes Warren Bentley well at Salisbury

Skittles: Trophies aplenty at Dorchester league awards

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Sport

Cricket: Weymouth claim tie in final-ball drama

Cricket: Beaminster claim third straight win

Magpies: Dorchester Town secure new chairman

Cricket: Dorset seal T20s finals spot

Cricket: Dorchester clinch spoils after thriller

Cricket: Martinstown sunk by Sherborne’s tail

Cricket: Compton House cut short Weymouth revival

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American Football: Jurassic Coast Raptors victors in big Hastings battle

Basketball: Weymouth enjoy trophy slam dunk

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

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

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National sport

Cricket World Cup matchday 19 – Bangladesh crush West Indies

Superb Shakib Al Hasan inspires Bangladesh to crushing win over West Indies

Johanna Konta cruises into second round in Birmingham

Cameron Norrie suffers narrow defeat against Kevin Anderson at Queen’s Club

Aidy Boothroyd emphasises need for positive start at Euro 2019

5 talking points ahead of England’s clash with Afghanistan at Old Trafford

Ljungberg to take on first-team role as part of Arsenal coaching reshuffle

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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

Your chance to see grisly instrument of punishment

Extraordinary folk singer admired by Ed Sheeran set for gig

Party will help with urgent repair work

See Gilbert and Sullivan operas on the big screen

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

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National news

Dogs evolved ‘sad puppy eyes’ to appeal to humans

Ousted Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi dies in court

What are the next steps in the Tory leadership race?

Health Secretary promises severe consequences if any wrongdoing over listeria

Bloody Sunday soldier expected in Londonderry court in August

Scotland faces ‘hard and costly’ energy choices

Rory Stewart and Sajid Javid insist they can remain in Number 10 race

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