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Weymouth resident honoured with MBE
A Weymouth resident has been awarded an MBE in the Kings’ Birthday Honours for his services to HIV and AIDS care. Dr Patrick Dixon is the founder, volunteer and ambassador to ACET UK, a charity delivering relationship and sex education training
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Kate Middleton to make first public appearance since cancer diagnosis this weekend
The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton will make her first public appearance this weekend at the Trooping the Colour parade. In March, Kate announced that she had been diagnosed with cancer sharing in an emotional video message, the Princess said
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'Check your change': The Royal Mint's 10 rarest 50p coins revealed
Brits have been told to check their change, as they could be sitting on a fortune they didn’t even know about. The Royal Mint has revealed its top ten rarest 50 pence coins currently in circulation. Since moving to pounds and pence in 1971,
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Major supermarkets issue 'do not eat' warnings including Tesco, Morrisons & Aldi
Morrisons, Tesco and Aldi are among the UK supermarkets with 'do not eat' warnings in place on some of their products. Food recalls have been issued at the leading supermarkets for a variety of reasons, including the risk of exploding cans, and
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Main route partially blocked as caravan loses wheel
The main route between Weymouth and Dorchester was partially blocked by a broken down caravan. Slow traffic was reported along the Weymouth Relief Road after a caravan lost a wheel. The inside lane was blocked by police as the situation was
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Woman 'threatened' in busy supermarket car park
A man threatened a woman in a busy supermarket car park, police said. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward as they investigate a report of threatening behaviour in Weymouth. It is reported that between
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Firefighters force entry to property during medical emergency
Firefighters forced entry into a property during a medical emergency. A crew from Weymouth Fire Station were called to assist the ambulance service to help them gain access to a property on Spa Road, Weymouth last night. Firefighters used a
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Police warn of cold callers who may be selling overpriced goods
Residents are being warned of cold callers who have been knocking on doors in Dorchester. Dorset Police has received reports of door-to-door salesmen who have been cold calling in the Stinsford area of Dorchester. Cold calling is the act of
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Temporary traffic lights in place after 'huge' water leak
TEMPORARY traffic lights are expected to be in place for the next week after a “huge” water leak. A water leak on the B3069 High Street through Langton Matravers was found on Thursday evening, June 13. Although the road was initially closed
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Oil spill causes temporary closure on busy road
Police have been assisting with the clean up of an oil spill on a busy route in Dorset. Officers from Weymouth Responses Officers were dealing with what they described as a large oil spill on Portland Beach Road earlier today (Friday, June 14)
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Retro Cadbury chocolate bar from the 90s to be relaunched in UK for limited time
Cadbury will be re-launching its Top Deck chocolate bar in the UK as part of its 200th anniversary celebrations. The confectionery company is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including Boost, Crunchie, Creme Eggs and the classic Dairy
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Family tribute to "gentle loving" man who died in crash
Tributes have been paid to a "gentle loving" man who died in a crash in North Dorset. Dean McCormack, 62 from Warminster in Wiltshire was a pedestrian involved in a crash on the A350 Main Road near the village of Compton Abbas with a silver Audi
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Spirit of Adventure cruise ship calls into port
Another cruise ship has called into Portland Port this morning. The Spirit of Adventure has docked into the port today (Friday, June 14) at around 9am. Sailing under the flag of the United Kingdom, the Spirit of Adventure is operated by Saga
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Major festival cancelled at last minute
A POPULAR seafood event in Swanage has been forced to cancel its two-day event. The Swanage Fish and Food Festival has been cancelled due to the upcoming weather hitting the coast this weekend. The weekend includes events such as foraging
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Daredevil, 80 to jump out of plane dressed as Spiderman
An 80-year-old daredevil is celebrating her milestone birthday by jumping out of a plane dressed as spiderman. Mary Bates from Weymouth has planned a 15,000 foot skydive in memory of her son Spenny (Spencer Bates) who sadly passed away from motor
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Diversions to enter the hospital this weekend
Visitors to the county hospital will need to take a diversion this weekend due to construction work. From 4pm on Friday, June 14 until 4pm Sunday, June 16, no vehicles will be able to access the area between the South Wing 1 and North Wing 1 entrances
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Railway hosts 'amazing and historic event' attracting thousands of passengers
An historic gala gathering featuring eight 1940s steam trains attracted more than 4,700 passengers Swanage Railway welcomed train enthusiasts to a special event celebrating 1940s Bulleid Pacific steam locomotives. The gala celebration of the
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Top council officer to leave authority
ONE of Dorset Council’s top officers is to leave the authority in September. Executive Director of Children’s Services, Theresa Leavy has been with the council for five years and is widely acknowledged to have led a successful campaign to improve
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Calls for targeted support for people struggling with bills
A DORSET councillor has called for more targeted support for residents who are struggling to make ends meet. Cllr Carole Jones, who volunteers at Sturminster Newton’s Vale Pantry project, says aid is often not directed where it should be and, on
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Staff claim colleagues made redundant and others not paid
Staff at a care home say they have not been paid and several colleagues have been made redundant. According to carers from the Weymouth Manor Care Home on Radipole Lane, members of staff have not received payment from their work in May. The
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Popular event raises more than £20k for local charities
More than £20,000 has been raised for charitable causes thanks to a popular Weymouth event. Fayre in the Square returned to Weymouth over the late May Bank Holiday and has been hailed as a success after thousands flocked to the harbourside.
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Downton Abbey writer is the new president of a Dorset society
Academy and Emmy Award winner, Lord Julian Fellowes is the new president of a Dorset society. Dorset based Lord Fellowes who is the creator of hit TV show Downton Abbey and current series The Gilded Age, has been elected President of the Dorset
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Scammers target public by pretending to be police
Residents in Dorset have reported scam phone calls pertaining to be from a police officer. Dorset Police have received reports from the public that scammers are calling up, giving the name of a police station, their name and collar number.
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Drink driver fled scene of crash which damaged seven cars and a house
A DRINK-driver fled the scene of a terrifying crash in Bridport with passengers left injured in his car and several vehicles and a house damaged. Kyle Blackwell, 28, drove over the limit with four people in the car he had just met that evening
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WATCH: 'Humungous' 14 foot python found near holiday park
A 14-foot snake has been rescued after it was found slithering around rural West Dorset. The snake, which has been identified as a Burmese python, was spotted around the Monkton Wyld Holiday Park in West Dorset on Tuesday, June 11. Local resident
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Magpies reveal start date for pre-season training
DORCHESTER Town are due to report for pre-season in the first week of July, manager Tom Killick has revealed. It means the Magpies will have a two-month summer break between the 2023/24 campaign ending and their first session of the summer.
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'He had the respect of the team' - Marquis hails departing Adams
WEYMOUTH Under-23s will miss keenly their departed manager Craig Adams, goalkeeping coach Rob Marquis insists. Former Bridport boss Marquis worked with goalkeeper Callum Smalley all season in the under-23s’ setup. And he was able to see first-hand
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Two big derbies in juicy weekend - cricket previews
DORCHESTER and Bere Regis will this time hope to avoid bad weather as the two sides prepare to face off in the Dorset League T20 phase at Dorchester Rec tomorrow (1pm). Last month, both sides were unbeaten going into their 50-over clash only for
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Firefighters called to two out-of-control bonfires in one day
Crews from an emergency service in West Dorset have issued advice on controlling bonfires. This follows news that Bridport Fire Station responded to two reports of out of control bonfires in the area yesterday (Wednesday, June 12). If you do
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Wetherspoon pub handed notice after noise complaints
A WETHERSPOON pub is challenging the council after being served a noise abatement notice. The Quay in Poole was first handed the notice by BCP Council on January 17 of this year. It followed complaints made to the local authority's Environmental
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Fears over delays to coast protection works
COAST protection works at both Weymouth and Lyme Regis could be delayed, or reduced in scale, because of rising costs. The final phase of protection works for the historic Cobb at Lyme Regis is said to now be at least £2.1million short for structural
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Sunny and showery spells forecast for mixed weekend of weather
As we approach the middle of June and the longest day of the year, showers and unsettled weather are forecast for the weekend. Temperatures in the county will reach highs of 17C across the county this weekend, however the Met Office have said the
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Evening of singing to raise money for local cause
An evening of music and songs will help raise funds for a local cause. The Encore Singers are inviting the public to their next concert, Music for a Summer’s Evening, which will take place on Saturday, July 6 at the United Church on South Street