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Sylvia Fowler and Tracy Bartlett, Marie Canning from Weldmar and Marlene D'Allen from Friends of Maiden Newton Railway Station

Community comes together to share memories of local man

Cruxton panels photomontage - image courtesy of Pegasus/Enviromena

Cruxton panels photomontage - image courtesy of Pegasus/Enviromena

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Solar farm rejected on appeal by Secretary of State amid concern about landscape harm

A man has died in a fatal collision on the A37

A man has died in a fatal collision on the A37

Tragedy as man in 20s dies in crash

The A37 has been closed due to a crash

The A37 has been closed due to a crash

Crash closes major road for hours

Tragedies on the railway line

Tragedies on the railway line

Shocking past accidents on railway lines

Delays after crash on main route

Delays after crash on main route

Delays after two vehicle crash on main route

The Hallett family (inset) have been supported by the community after their home is lost to a fire.

The Hallett family (inset) have been supported by the community after their home is lost to a fire.

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Community rallies round after family 'lose everything' in devastating fire

Eliza was sat with her horse Sox who was described as her 'happy place' when she wrote the poem

Eliza was sat with her horse Sox who was described as her 'happy place' when she wrote the poem

Teen shares mental health struggles through poem

Maiden Newton Youth FC players with one of the new goals

Maiden Newton Youth FC players with one of the new goals

Clubs and societies

Goals boost for young footballers

Charlie after completing the London Marathon 2023

Charlie after completing the London Marathon 2023

Super fit marathon mum raises a whopping £6.6k for cause

POLICE seized a car in west Dorset after it was found with no insurance or MOT.

POLICE seized a car in west Dorset after it was found with no insurance or MOT.

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Car with no insurance or MOT seized by police

Tollerford Bridge will be closed of maintenance

Tollerford Bridge will be closed of maintenance

Road bridge damaged in crash to be closed for three weeks for repairs

A crash in Maiden Newton is causing delays

A crash in Maiden Newton is causing delays

Crash causes delays on major Dorset road

Business partners Jack Talmage and brothers Jamie and Luke Brain are turning the Chalk and Cheese pub at Maiden Newton back into a community hub

Business partners Jack Talmage and brothers Jamie and Luke Brain are turning the Chalk and Cheese pub at Maiden Newton back into a community hub

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'Community hub' plans for revamped village pub

Charlie Spencer will run her 11th London Marathon this year

Charlie Spencer will run her 11th London Marathon this year

Hairdresser about to turn 60 to clock up her 11th marathon

Le Petit Canard

Le Petit Canard

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Restaurant to become family home

Solar farm Picture: Enviromena

Solar farm Picture: Enviromena

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Company to appeal decision after huge solar farm rejected

Notton - towards proposed solar farm site

Notton - towards proposed solar farm site

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Huge solar farm which would 'dominate landscape' rejected

Lesser spotted woodpecker Picture: Dorset Wildlife Trust

Lesser spotted woodpecker Picture: Dorset Wildlife Trust

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Rare woodpecker thought to have almost died out locally is spotted

St Mary's Church, Maiden Newton

St Mary's Church, Maiden Newton

Messy fun on offer at church

Picture: Pixabay

Picture: Pixabay

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Warning after 600 litres of fuel stolen from combine harvester

Bird and birdbox by wildlife expert Sean McMenemy.

Bird and birdbox by wildlife expert Sean McMenemy.

Give a home to nature with an event to make your own birdbox

Hazel Hoskin in her crop Picture: BNPS

Hazel Hoskin in her crop Picture: BNPS

The Sunflower Trail that attracted thousands last year has opened bookings for this summer

crash On Clarence Road in Dorchester

crash On Clarence Road in Dorchester

Cyclist in collision with car in Dorchester - updates

Drivers warned of crash near Maiden Newton

Drivers warned of crash near Maiden Newton

Drivers warned of crash on busy route in west Dorset

Spar shop hopes to serve alcohol for longer hours (Google Maps)

Spar shop hopes to serve alcohol for longer hours (Google Maps)

Local government

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Popular Spar shop plans late-night opening

Dorset Police camera van

Dorset Police camera van

Where mobile speed cameras will be in Dorset this week

Van driver rescued from flood water by firefighters. Picture: Bridport Fire Station

Van driver rescued from flood water by firefighters. Picture: Bridport Fire Station

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Trapped driver rescued from flood water in rural Dorset

Speed camera locations in Dorset this week

Speed camera locations in Dorset this week

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Where mobile speed camera vans will be in Dorset this week

Speed camera locations in Dorset this week

Speed camera locations in Dorset this week

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Where mobile speed camera vans will be in Dorset this week

Norden Lane, Maiden Newton. Picture: Google

Norden Lane, Maiden Newton. Picture: Google

Village road shut for repairs cannot reopen due to 'problem with concrete setting'

Speed camera locations in Dorset this week

Speed camera locations in Dorset this week

Gillingham, Dorset

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Where mobile speed camera vans will be in Dorset this week

Weymouth Magistrates Court

Weymouth Magistrates Court

In the Dock: See who has been before the courts - published October 27

Dorset railway lines are to close for major engineering works

Dorset railway lines are to close for major engineering works

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Rail passengers warned of TWO WEEKS of disruption as lines to close

A356 Dorchester Road in Maiden Newton will close for resurfacing. Picture: Dorset Council/Google

A356 Dorchester Road in Maiden Newton will close for resurfacing. Picture: Dorset Council/Google

Route through Dorset village to shut for repairs - with 34.6-mile diversion route

Jailed in September: The people convicted for crimes in Dorset

Jailed in September: The people convicted for crimes in Dorset

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Jailed in September: The people convicted for crimes in Dorset

Winchester Crown Court.

Winchester Crown Court.

'Predatory' woman who groomed 'vulnerable' underage girl jailed

Dorchester town centre. Picture: Dorset Echo/Michael Taylor

Dorchester town centre. Picture: Dorset Echo/Michael Taylor

Extensions and new homes among latest planning applications for Dorchester area

A37 in Dorset will close for multiple nights due to roadworks. Inset: The diversion route Picture: Google

A37 in Dorset will close for multiple nights due to roadworks. Inset: The diversion route Picture: Google

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Key route to shut for roadworks - with 34.6-mile diversion route in place

Winchester Crown Court

Winchester Crown Court

Sentencing of woman guilty of sexual relationship with underage girl delayed

A356 Dorchester Road currently blocked after crash

A356 Dorchester Road currently blocked after crash

LIVE: Travel news as crash and holiday traffic cause long delays

A37 in Holywell, Dorset. Picture: Google

A37 in Holywell, Dorset. Picture: Google

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Delays expected on A37 amid roadworks

How the new homes may look

How the new homes may look

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'Affordable' homes plan approved

Winchester Crown Court

Winchester Crown Court

Woman found guilty of sexual relationship with underage girl following trial

Winchester Crown Court

Winchester Crown Court

Jury set to retire to consider verdict of woman's alleged sexual relationship with underage girl

Winchester Crown Court. Picture: Solent News & Photo Agency

Winchester Crown Court. Picture: Solent News & Photo Agency

Husband of accused wife was unaware of affair with teenager, court hears

The A356 was closed due to an electricity pole fire. Picture: Maiden Newton Fire Station

The A356 was closed due to an electricity pole fire. Picture: Maiden Newton Fire Station

Road closed near Dorset village after electricity pole fire

Winchester Crown Court. Picture: Solent News & Photo Agency.

Winchester Crown Court. Picture: Solent News & Photo Agency.

Girl bursts into tears recalling relationship with woman, court hears

Winchester Crown Court

Winchester Crown Court

Underage girl felt pressured to continue relationship with woman, court hears

The Square, Maiden Newton

The Square, Maiden Newton

Old picture shows two lost pubs in village square

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