Dorset

Former CEO of Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group joins palliative care charity as board trustee

A former chief executive of the Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group has joined Lewis-Manning Hospice Care as a board trustee. Tim Goodson has extensive experience in the healthcare industry. He is an experienced NHS Board Member, System Manager, Company Director and a qualified CCAB Accountant with experience providing support and advice …

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Richard Drax criticizes Jeremy Hunt’s fall statement

Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement was criticized by one of Dorset’s Tory MPs. South Dorset MP Richard Drax has warned of the government and opposition ‘promising to spend billions’ of extra pounds. Mr Drax told the Commons: “I have immense sympathy for my right hon. friend, we are facing serious financial …

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Shop locally with free parking before Christmas

There will be free parking on certain days at the end of November and December in selected car parks in the Dorset Council area. To encourage residents to support local businesses by shopping locally and attending events, free parking will be available on Small Business Saturdays which takes place on …

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Schools face £2.1m funding cuts in Dorset

SCHOOLS in Central Dorset and North Poole will face £2.1million in spending cuts next year – according to a teachers’ union. The figures indicate that schools in the region will have £169 less to spend per pupil next year (2023/24) than this year (2022/23). In total, all but one of …

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Flood protection advice in Dorset

A COMMERCE body has compiled a list of measures Dorset households can take to protect their homes from flooding. It is part of the Flood Action Week, an initiative led by the Environment Agency encouraging those living in areas at risk of flooding to act now to protect their homes, …

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Publication of Steve Belasco’s book Jurassic Coast from the Sea

A new book celebrating the Jurassic Coast from an unusual perspective is the culmination of a photojournalist passion project. Steve Belasco has just released his third book of photographs of the Jurassic coast taken from a boat. His book Jurassic Coast from the Sea features stunning photos of the World …

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Dorset village makes history as three norths meet in ‘once in a lifetime’ discovery

Bournemouth Echo: Three map norths meeting at Langton Matravers Reunion of the three map norths at Langton Matravers (Image: Ordnance Survey) Mark Greaves, earth measurement expert at Ordnance Survey, said: “It is no exaggeration to say that this is a one-time event that has never happened before. “Magnetic north moves …

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Have your say on our community governance review

At its full council meeting on October 20, Dorset councilors agreed to carry out a new review of community governance for several of Dorset’s current parish and town councils, which have been removed for public consultation. They include the parishes forming Vale of Allen Parish Council, Winterborne Farringdon Parish Council …

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Goats, dogs, cats and rabbits in need of homes in Dorset

GOATS, dogs, cats and rabbits are looking for their forever homes. Dorset-based animal rescue center Margaret Green hopes to find forever homes for a number of animals currently in its care. Can you help ? All the details are below. nox (Picture: Margaret Green Animal Rescue) Nox is a seven-month-old …

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Push to divest oil and gas from Dorset Pension Fund

Dorset Council and the county-wide Dorset Pension Fund, which involves other public bodies, are again under pressure to divest from oil and gas. Activist Caz Dennett says now is the time to invest in something for good. She asked the fund, whose main contributors are Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch …

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Massive hedge longer than Hadrian’s Wall to span the full length of Dorset

Ten different plants should be used, including honeysuckle, elm, hawthorn, dogwood and blackthorn. This trail has been around for 27 years and runs from Forde Abbey in the west, across Dorset to Bokerley Dyke in the east. However, the group also hopes to plant other hedges along four small hiking …

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Wordle today: Wordle 489 October 21 tips and today’s answer

Wordle has taken the world by storm, and if you haven’t given in to the daily game, we can guarantee you’ve seen the elusive squares all over social media. The game uses the same rules as Scrabble, where only real words are allowed in both the guesses and the outcome. …

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Dorset hunter found guilty of illegal fox hunting with dogs

A HUNTER has been found guilty of illegal hunting after he ‘encouraged’ his out-of-control dogs to kill a fox. Mark Pearson, 64, was observed yelling ‘go on’ and ‘hunt’ to his dogs after they chased and attacked the animal during a trail hunt. The co-master of the South Dorset Hunt …

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Brockenhurst 4-0 Portland United: Badgers stifle Blues invincibility

PORTLAND United’s six-game unbeaten streak was abruptly cut short as Brockenhurst cruised to a 4-0 win over their Wessex League Premier Division counterparts. Perhaps still feeling the scars of former co-manager Sam Poole’s departure, Portland trailed the Badgers 3-0 at halftime. Kieran O’Donnell’s cross was converted by Mitch Speechley-Price in …

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Dorset Council submits proposals for three potential investment areas

Dorset Council today submitted three Expressions of Interest to the Government for potential investment areas in Dorset. These are: Weymouth – several waterside regeneration sites in Weymouth Harbor and Marina. The proposal is to redevelop disused and underdeveloped sites to provide housing and …

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Weymouth Football Club Cafe is Echo Cafe of the Year

Savvy diners have voted for a much-loved coffee to win a prestigious award for the second year in a row. The Weymouth Football Club Café has been crowned winner of the Dorset Echo’s Café of the Year 2022 competition. The cafe came out on top after hundreds of votes and …

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Hunter’s Moon: share your photos of Dorset with us

THIS stunning photo shows the moon rising off the Dorset coast last night. The scene over the Isle of Wight was captured by Peter Hadfield of the Echo Camera Club. The October Full Moon is expected to peak tonight, Sunday, October 9. The full moon in October is known as …

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Curry, Sir Alex Ferguson, Southbourne Beach and Adam and the Ants feature in our 20 Q&A

Every week we shine the spotlight on a leader in Dorset and ask them for answers to our half-fun/half-serious quiz. This time… Her favorite smell – and food – is curry; he would like to share a car with Sir Alex Ferguson and gets angry at people who don’t keep …

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House prices in Dorset: average house prices rise by £100

House prices in Dorset rose by an average of more than £100 in the month of July, according to figures from the Land Registry. The latest data from the government department reveals that in July 2022 average house prices in Dorset reached £360,661. This figure was up from £360,475 in …

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Dorset Echo and NatWest Business Support Campaign

A campaign to support businesses during the cost of living crisis is launched by the Echo of Dorset and Nat West. Rising inflation, rising export costs and steadily rising energy prices are placing small and medium-sized businesses under unprecedented pressure. And for many, this winter could be the tipping point, …

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Dorset Council takes action to reduce energy use in libraries

Dorset Council has installed a host of energy saving measures in Dorset libraries with the aim of reducing carbon emissions and energy costs. Over the past six months, the council has installed a wide range of energy efficiency and renewable energy measures at fifteen library sites in the council area. …

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Swanage Railway will return with its Steam and Lights train

A Dorset railway has revealed its plans for the festive season which include the return of popular train travel. Swanage Railway will return with its Steam and Lights train this Christmas, an hour-long evening journey described as “a memorable experience”. It sees passengers take an hour-long nighttime journey in festively …

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Dairy farm fined £52,000 for cruelty to cows

A West Dorset dairy farm has pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a cow and calf by failing to care for them, along with a range of other offenses relating to conditions on their farm. Ireosa Ltd, which operates the Higher Kingston Russell farm near Winterborne Abbas, appeared at …

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Rail services between Dorset and Somerset canceled for six days

Trains between Dorset and Somerset are expected to be affected by major rail improvement schemes. Network Rail is undertaking essential maintenance at Dorchester West as well as a number of stations in Somerset. As a result, Great Western Railway (GWR) will not be able to operate services between Weymouth and …

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Dorset town centers empty ahead of Queen’s funeral

Never since confinement have we seen our cities so deserted. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole were incredibly empty on Monday morning as people gathered with family and friends back home to attend Her Majesty The Queen’s funeral at Westminster Abbey. Roads were calm and shops closed ahead of the capital ceremony …

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Dogs, cats, rabbits and goats looking for forever homes

Dexter the German Shepherd is one of a number of animals looking for their forever homes this week. Dorset-based animal rescue center Margaret Green is looking to find permanent homes for these dogs, cats, rabbits and goats. Can you help ? All the details are below. Dexter Dexter is a …

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Robert Harris among the authors at the Dorchester Literary Festival

An eclectic and ambitious lineup has been announced for an upcoming book celebration. Now in its eighth year, the Dorchester Literary Festival will run from October 15-22 and the organizers are delighted to have recruited some of the best authors. In a bit of a bang for the festival, ‘page-turner …

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Moors at Arne intertidal habitat plan finally submitted

Major plans by a government department to flood a large area of ​​land in Purbeck to create mudflats and salt marshes have been submitted. After years of discussions and assessments, the Environment Agency has finally submitted an application to Dorset Council for the Moors Coastal Change Project at Arne, which …

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Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset on the Queen’s death

THE Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset and the Chairman of Dorset Council paid tribute to Her Majesty The Queen after her death. In January 2014 Angus Campbell was appointed by the Queen to represent Her Majesty as Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset. In a statement after his death, Angus Campbell said: “The country is …

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Dorset is making final preparations for the arrival of the YA Bell Tour of Britain

This Saturday September 10 will see the AJ Bell Tour of Britain arrive in Dorset for the first time in the penultimate stage of their 2022 cycle race. Step seven will parallel the Dorset Heritage West Coast before passing through Dorchester, West Lulworth and Corfe Castle. The road heads inland …

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Support your Dorset local as energy prices soar

PUB owners are hoping they can weather the storm amid soaring energy costs which campaigners say could lead to the closure of establishments. It is feared that thousands of pubs could close as owners would have to raise the price of a pint to ‘ridiculous’ amounts – almost as much …

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Orange weather warning issued as thunderstorms and lightning expected

An orange weather warning has been put in place for 13 counties in Ireland amid the threat of potential thunderstorms and lightning strikes. Met Eireann has issued an orange rain warning for heavy rainfall of up to 50mm expected on Sunday morning, with squalls likely for Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, …

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Twitter will test the “Edit Tweet” tool for some users

Twitter announced that it has started testing an Edit Tweet feature that will soon be available to a select few trial users. The feature has been requested by many users of the social media app over the past few years, and earlier this year Twitter announced they were working on …

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Dorset pub closes after £58,000 rise in utility costs

A PUB and bed and breakfast in Dorset had to close ‘with immediate effect’ – with soaring costs blamed on the decision. The Fontmell in Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, went out of business today as it is revealed utility bills alone have risen by £58,000. Existing reservations for the guest room …

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Probation Service recruits in Dorset

The Probation Service is recruiting in Dorset and you could win up to £30,000. Applications close tomorrow (August 29), but the service is looking to hear from candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds. Trainee probation officers can work full-time or part-time, with the qualification process being a mix of …

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Hearing on objections to Sweet Hill Farm campground bar license

Objections to a premises license for a Portland campsite will be heard at a meeting next week. Two residents living near the Sweet Hill Farm site say selling drinks could cause noise and other problems for them. The company applied for a business permit to sell drinks Monday through Saturday …

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12 new jobs as Costa Coffee opens drive-thru in Weymouth

Costa Coffee is celebrating the opening of its brand new drive-thru store today. The store, on Souter Lane, is the second outlet to open as part of the major ‘Weymouth Gateway’ regeneration project by LondonMetric Property and Avercet. Costa Coffee has promised “at least ten new jobs” in the local …

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A man threw a chair through a shop window at Waitrose in Dorchester

POLICE have issued an appeal after a man allegedly threw a chair through a store window. It is reported that at around 8.30pm on Saturday August 20, a man threw a chair through a window at Waitrose in Tudor Arcade, police said. The offender is described as white, between the …

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Memorial ceremony for Red Arrows driver Jon Egging

A SMALL but poignant ceremony has taken place in Bournemouth to commemorate eleven years since the tragic death of Red Arrows driver Jon Egging. Council dignitaries and representatives of the youth charity of the same name John Egging Trust (JET) attended the service at the Jon Egging Memorial in East …

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Think twice before dialing 999, pleads Dorset Police

Dorset Police have urged PEOPLE to think twice before making contact as officers face a surge in demand. The force said minor issues such as noisy neighbors or lost dogs should be referred to councils to avoid clogging the system. Emergency calls to 999 increased by 23% and 101 by …

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Dorset Theater Festival opens the world premiere of THIRST directed by Theresa Rebeck

The 45th season of professional summer theater at the Dorset Theater Festival will culminate with the world premiere of Thirst, written by Irish-American playwright Ronán Noone, directed by Festival resident playwright Theresa Rebeck. Set during Eugene O’Neill’s classic Long Day’s Journey Into Night, failure, denial and passion collide as two …

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More grass fires are breaking out in scorching conditions as firefighters warn people not to take risks | UK News

Other grass fires have broken out in scorching conditions – with firefighters warning that people continue to barbecue in parks and throw cigarettes out of car windows. Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters were called to a blaze in Enfield, north London, on Saturday afternoon. An area measuring around …

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Council watering Verwood field is ‘ridiculous’ amid drought

DORSET Council has been lambasted for its ‘terribly poor judgement’ after a field in Verwood was sprayed with a sprinkler. As calls for a garden hose ban grow louder amid the increasingly long spell of dry and hot weather, a small patch of grass in Potterne Park, near Verwood Road, …

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10 people most wanted by Dorset Police

Dorset Police are looking for 10 men and women wanted for failing to appear in court and being recalled to jail. The force has released a list of the most wanted people currently and appealed for help in locating them. Michal Baransky Michal Baransky Michal Baranski was due to appear …

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Weymouth residents worry about ‘uncertain future’ over home repairs

Elderly residents are unsure of their future after being driven from their homes for the past five months. Pensioners living in Holly Court on Dorchester Road were forced from their homes after Storm Eunice caused major roof damage in February. Residents have been moved across Dorset with one lady, Cynthia …

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Dorset Police respond to 450 calls in 12 hours

Dorset Police call handlers handled 450 incidents over a 12-hour period: including reports of scratching, abuse of seven-year-olds and loose sheep. The incidents were revealed as part of a live Tweetathon hosted by Dorset Police to provide live, real-time updates of calls handled. During the 12 hours (from 3 p.m. …

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Jordan Ngalo joins Dorchester Town for the 2022/23 season

DORCHESTER Town have arguably completed their summer signing with the capture of midfielder Jordan Ngalo on a one-year deal, subject to FA approval. Ngalo has National League experience at Aldershot Town and Weymouth and has also played with AFC Totton and Blackfield & Langley. Playing as a trialist in the …

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Liz Truss rally at Athelhampton House Dorchester

Liz Truss led her campaign to become Prime Minister in Dorset. She met supporters and members of the South Dorset Conservatives at a leadership rally at Athelhampton House, near Dorchester. The whirlwind visit came during Ms Truss’ UK tour of Tory hearts to drum up support in the Tory leadership …

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Government intervention on the withdrawal of Archie Battersbee’s treatment

The government intervened at the last minute in the case of a 12-year-old boy in a coma who was due to have his life-saving treatment withdrawn, according to a letter seen by the PA news agency. Archie Battersbee is due to have his treatment at the Royal London Hospital in …

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Sex offenses continue to rise as figures show an overall rise in crime in Hampshire and Dorset

Sex offenses continued to rise in Hampshire and Dorset, with the latest official figures showing an increase in crime in both counties. Office for National Statistics (ONS) data for the year ending March 2022 revealed Hampshire’s total recorded crime rate was up 24% on the previous 12 months, while Dorset’s …

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Covid: number of people hospitalized in Dorset

MORE than 130 people are currently in Dorset hospitals with Covid, the local public health authority has said. Public Health Dorset said a total of 131 patients were in hospitals with Covid in its latest update on Monday July 25. A spokesperson for Public Health Dorset said: “There are currently …

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Poole Port used as alternative as Dover struggles with queues

VACATIONERS are ditching the chaos of Dover this summer in favor of Poole Harbour. Queues of up to four hours were reported in the Port of Dover over the weekend as border patrol problems eliminated any chance of a speedy crossing of the Channel. Poole Port bucked the trend and …

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Bournemouth Airport: where can I fly this autumn and winter?

The heat wave may have brought temperatures into the 30s to our shores last week, but many of us like to get away later in the year to soak up the winter sun or explore a new destination. If you’re looking to book a getaway, here are the places you …

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No barbecues or campfires allowed on Dorset moorland

As fires have destroyed homes across the country this week and temperatures are expected to rise further this weekend, the Urban Heaths Partnership (UHP), Litter Free Dorset (LFD) and Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) work together to raise awareness of the risk of forest fires on heathland …

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July 20, 2022 – View of Dorset

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Researchers discover a dormant black hole outside our galaxy

Researchers have discovered a dormant black hole outside the Milky Way. The stellar-mass black hole was observed in a nearby galaxy by a team of international scientists. The newly discovered black hole is at least nine times the mass of the sun and orbits a hot blue star weighing 25 …

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Health Secretary: Additional measures in place for ambulances in extreme heat

The new health secretary has said extra measures are being put in place for ambulance services as an extreme heat warning comes into effect. Steve Barclay said additional emergency support, such as more call handlers and overtime, is being rolled out Monday and Tuesday. Meteorologists have given an 80 per …

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July 15, 2022 – View of Dorset

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MPs launch campaign to protect Dorset Knobs

A GROUP of MPs are calling for Dorset’s famous ‘button’ to be given protected status. Protected status emphasizes the relationship between a geographic region and a particular product: seeking to preserve the quality and reputation of the product and preventing the sale of inferior imitations. The cracker is produced by …

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Businesses urged to provide safe spaces for young women and girls in Weymouth

Businesses in Weymouth town center are being encouraged to join a pilot scheme offering young women and girls a safe space if they feel unsafe or threatened outside the family home. The Pineapple Project, run by Dorset Council, with Dorset Police, Weymouth College and the Targeted Sexual Health Service (part …

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Portland United 1-2 Weymouth: Terras beat Blues in friendly

WEYMOUTH 2 Trialist (#7) 2, Bearwish 4 WEYMOUTH dominated Portland United in their first pre-season friendly but could only win 2-1 against opponents ranked three divisions below them. After a summer of uncertainty over player signings, Weymouth immediately reassured their fans of the hard work that was going on behind …

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Cameron Murray and Luke Nippard confirmed at Weymouth for 2022/23

WEYMOUTH has confirmed the signings of Cameron Murray and Luke Nippard, subject to FA and league approval. Yesterday, Echosport reported that Murray has committed to a one-year contract, ensuring the midfielder enters the fourth full season of his career at Weymouth. Murray joined rivals Dorchester Town in January 2019 and …

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July 5, 2022 – View of Dorset

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Hundreds take part in the 34th Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride

HUNDREDS of people saddled up for the 34th Dorset Bike Ride in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Around 325 people took part in the charity run over the four distances. The longer routes took cyclists through the Dorset countryside past villagers such as Cheselbourne, Puddletown, Bere Regis and Milborne St …

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Tony Lowe returns for summer swing concert series

A Weymouth-born singer known for his velvety voice is returning to Dorset for a series of swing gigs this summer. Back by popular demand, Tony Lowe has just co-directed with his wife and appeared in The Pirates of Penzance in Brussels. Tony looks forward to entertaining the large fanbase he …

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Dorset Heart Clinic declared ‘good’

Dorset residents with heart disease can rest assured that they will receive the very best care. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) gave Dorset Heart Clinic an overall rating of “good” in its first independent healthcare provider report since its founding in 2017. The clinic provides private cardiology services to people …

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Second home owners in Dorset ‘are likely to twice pocket a £400 cost of living grant’

Thousands of second home owners in Dorset are likely to pocket the government’s £400 cost of living grant – while recouping the same amount on their primary residence. The latest figures show almost 11,000 second homes in Dorset Council and the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas. Between them, these homeowners …

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The remains of five 2,000-year-old bodies found near Blandford

Archeology students have discovered the 2,000-year-old remains of five bodies on land near Britain’s first recorded town. The historic cemetery which dates from around 100 BC. was discovered by university students on farmland at Winterborne Kingston, near Blandford, Dorset. The site is believed to have been an outcrop of the …

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Dorset rail strike: Traffic updates as train lines are severely restricted and travel pushed to roads

Rail strikes have started and Dorset is expected to be badly hit by the county’s road closures. Dorset services affected include Great Western between Weymouth and Castle Cary, as well as South Western between Weymouth and Southampton Central, or via Sherborne. This means that services from the following stations will …

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Prisoners will NOT be released on Fridays at Dorset Jail

Prisoners vulnerable to addiction who have served their sentences will no longer be released on Fridays at HMP Portland under new plans to reduce recidivism and make the streets safer. The government’s decision this week is part of sweeping reforms aimed at reducing crime and protecting the public. Jo Farrar, …

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Heatwave set to see ‘hottest day of the year’ in Dorset – Updates

Parts of Dorset look set for record temperatures today (June 17) as the county is forecast to see highs between 29C and the mid-30s according to experts. It comes as the Met Office issued a level 3 heat wave warning across the UK as the hot weather poses a potential …

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Dorset residents have been warned of ‘red flags’ online to avoid scams

Dorset RESIDENTS are warned to follow a set of rules to avoid online scams. As yesterday (Tuesday 14 June) marked the start of the Scam Awareness Fortnight, an initiative by Citizens Advice is highlighted, aiming to create a network of confident and alert consumers who know what to do when …

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June 13, 2022 – View of Dorset

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Travelers set up camp at the disused BH Active site in Bournemouth

A caravan group from the Traveler community have set up camp at the disused BH Active site in Queens Park, Bournemouth. Units that consist of large built-in motorhomes can be seen on the site today (June 9). The large site is in the parking lot of the former sports centre, …

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Community left ‘shocked and unsettled’ after armed police response to Bovington

Concerns have been raised after a village saw a huge response from emergency services, including armed police. Police and paramedics were called to Cologne Road in Bovington on Monday evening after reports a man had been ‘found with injuries’. He was then taken to Dorset County Hospital. A resident who …

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Council urges people to apply for Household Support Fund

‘ACT now’: Vulnerable people in difficulty are today urged to apply for further help to meet rising costs after the county received a £2.2million financial boost. It comes after Dorset Council received £2,294,941 from the government’s Household Support Fund to provide short-term financial aid. Dorset Council says this, along with …

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Platinum Champion Award for Diplomatic Negotiator

A DIPLOMATIC negotiator from Dorset is to receive a Platinum Champion Award in recognition of his incredible volunteer work to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The Duchess of Cornwall has crowned 490 volunteers “Platinum Champions”, calling them “the backbone of our country”. Among the winners is Richard Courtenay Cripwell, of …

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Red Arrows will fly over Dorset for Platinum Jubilee celebrations

The Red Arrows are set to fly over Dorset in Platinum Jubilee celebrations this weekend. These few days promise to be very busy for the jets which have already taken part in the Queen’s Birthday Parade today (Thursday 2nd June). Alongside the Trooping the Color event, the impressive flypast over …

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Transformation plans for the former M&S site in South St, Dorchester

The former M&S store in DORCHESTER is to adopt a new use – a walk-in ‘lounge’. It will be officially opened on Saturday, June 11 and marked by the roll of a piano on South Street, the instrument donated by the United Church. READ MORE: Plan of a major gas …

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Ministers ‘deeply unhappy’ with scenes at Dublin airport

Dublin Airport has admitted mistakes were made after being forced to warn passengers that some may miss flights due to long queues. Concern is growing ahead of the bank holiday weekend just days away as the Taoiseach and the Minister for Transport demanded answers over the mess at the airport. …

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Dorset caravan and campsite already in operation are refused planning permission

Planners have refused retrospective permission to turn a 2.5 hectare field in Dorchester Road, Lytchett Minster into a caravan and campsite.The application for Papushka Fields relates to facilities which have already been in place since March 2021 and included new gates to the site, which ward councilors described as ‘intrusive …

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Dorset shop owner warns others after he fell victim to a creepy Instagram scam

A shop owner has warned other business owners not to trust anyone online after her shop’s Instagram account was hacked. Jessica Parish fell for the “creepy” scam in February, and despite many efforts couldn’t get the account back three months later. “You just can’t trust someone who sends you direct …

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Bridport Big Band Jubilee Concert

Memories were stirred ahead of a special event in Bridport to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Next weekend, the Bridport Big Band will perform at a concert organized by the Rotary Club of Bridport to mark the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on February 6, 1952. …

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Sandpolo returns to Sandbanks Beach in Dorset in July 2022

Sandpolo is poised to break attendance records as it reaches the 15-year milestone. The British Beach Polo Championships, otherwise known as Sandpolo, celebrate their 15th anniversary on July 8-9. The event, which has become a highlight of Dorset’s summer social calendar, introduced the exciting sport of polo to a new …

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Anger over the Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Tree dedicated to the Queen

The MOVES to dedicate the Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Tree to the Queen have been criticized by local residents and their descendants. The Tolpuddle Martyrs Tree in Tolpuddle, has a history dating back to 1833, when six farm workers later known as the Tolpuddle Martyrs, gathered at this sycamore to organize efforts …

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Dorset traffic: Latest on the A35, A31 and key roads as ‘very slow’ traffic has been reported across the county – live updates

Multiple delays to routes across Dorset are reported as traffic increases in the region today (Saturday May 14). Roads around major tourist areas such as Bridport, Weymouth, Lyme Regis, Swanage are becoming increasingly busy and motorists are advised to allow sufficient journey time. Travel Dorset reports ‘very slow’ traffic near …

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Dorset MP calls for urgent review of plans for 4,000 homes near Dorchester

A DORSET MP has called for an urgent review of controversial plans to build thousands of new homes north of Dorchester. West Dorset MP Chris Loder said he had urged Housing Secretary Michael Gove to launch an urgent review of Dorset’s local plan to halt the proposed 4,000 home development …

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Hangar agreed for Portland Heliport

The agreement for the expansion of the Portland Heliport site has now been signed – after months of negotiating terms and conditions. Councilors in Dorset have unanimously approved the ‘in principle’ proposal in autumn 2021 for a large hangar, near the Portland Harbor waterfront, with accommodation for pilots and crew. …

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Wordle 323 May 8: Wordle Hints and Today’s Answer

Wordle has taken the world by storm, and if you haven’t given in to the daily game, we can guarantee you’ve seen the elusive squares all over social media. The game uses the same rules as Scrabble, where only real words are allowed in both the guesses and the outcome. …

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Dorset school shortlisted for Secondary School of the Year five years after ‘Inadequate’ rating

A school in Dorset has been nominated for Secondary School of the Year in the Tes School Awards. Atlantic Academy Portland has been nominated along with eight other schools nationwide, and an overall winner will be announced at a ceremony on June 17, 2022. The prestigious appointment comes just weeks …

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3 dogs at Waggy Tails Rescue in Dorset need new homes

If you’re looking for a new four-legged friend, one of these three might do the trick. Currently in the care of Waggy Tails Rescue in Dorset, these dogs are all looking for forever homes. The charity, based in Wimborne, rescues and relocates in East Dorset and West Hampshire, enabling them …

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Dorset-based eco-business Moonie shortlisted for StartUp Award

A WEYMOUTH-based eco-startup has been named one of the region’s most exciting new businesses after being shortlisted for an award. Moonie, a mother-daughter duo that makes eco-friendly products more accessible and affordable, has been shortlisted for the nationwide StartUp Awards series. The business was launched after the couple found themselves …

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Weymouth thug jailed for seven years for unprovoked attacks

A WEYMOUTH man was sentenced to seven years behind bars for two unprovoked attacks in the town last year. Saul Samuel Randall, 23, was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on Friday April 22 to seven years in prison for offenses of causing grievous bodily harm, brawling and assault by beating, …

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Frustrations for Dorset families who want to take in Ukrainian refugees

Frustrations remain high for many families in Dorset who have offered to take in Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war zone. A Dorset Council report says many are still waiting for government departments to act on visas and funding. “There has been some frustration from some members of the public about …

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Sue Gray’s Covid party review could ‘end’ Johnson’s premiership, report says

Reports suggest Boris Johnson could be forced to resign after Sue Gray’s review of Covid rule breaches in government was published. In an interim report published in January, the Cabinet Office official said there had been “failures of leadership and judgment” in No 10 over the so-called partygate saga. The …

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Moonfleet Manor, Dorset, hotel review: ‘Free childcare and sea views in a posh Georgian stack’ | Travel

What is the story? If you have young children, you’ve probably heard of Luxury Family Hotels in the same sentence as the miraculous words “free daycare.” The group, known for transforming grand old buildings into laid-back places to stay, has five child-friendly hotels in the south of England in family-friendly …

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One in eight children in Dorset live in poverty in the first year of the pandemic

One in eight children in Dorset lived in poverty in the first full year of the coronavirus pandemic, figures show. Child poverty charities are warning that the government’s response to the cost of living crisis risks reversing the decline in the number of children living below the subsistence level in …

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Abandoned car blocks access to rural homes in Dorset

A CAR that had no road tax since last summer was found blocking access to homes after being abandoned by a driver. Officers from North Dorset Police located the vehicle in Winterborne Kingston overnight over Easter weekend. A police spokesman said the Vauxhall car was blocking access to a number …

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Europe’s largest theme park operator Merlin Entertainments is based in Poole

When Disney isn’t buying media franchises or marketing its online streaming platforms, it’s the world’s largest operator of theme parks. Spread across six resorts around the world, its twelve attractions attracted a record 157 million visitors in 2018 – a figure that dropped only slightly to just under 156 million …

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Lifeguards return to Weymouth Beach for the Easter holidays

Lifeguards will be patrolling Weymouth beach during the Easter holidays. RNLI lifeguards began their patrols this weekend on major south west beaches, including Weymouth, where they will patrol from 10am to 6pm. Patrols on other beaches will return for the summer on Saturday April 30. Over the past two weeks …

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The RAF Falcons parachute display team wows people at Weymouth beach

The RAF put on a spectacular display when their parachute team landed on Weymouth beach before spending time showing the public their parachute equipment. The RAF Falcons parachute display team, which reach speeds of up to 120mph, were spotted flying over the city on Friday before hitting the beach as …

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Truck stuck in Netherbury | Echo of Dorset

LOCALS told how a huge truck got stuck in their village overnight after the driver took a wrong turn and his vehicle got stuck in narrow lanes. The truck was so big and in such a tight spot that it took several hours to move it. The driver was first …

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Dorset Police arrest two after Bournemouth town center assaults injured Hampshire man

Dorset Police are investigating two assaults believed to have taken place in Bournemouth town centre. Officers arrested two men. The alleged attacks took place between 4:15 a.m. and 4:45 a.m. on Sunday, April 3. The first happened outside shops on Exeter Road while the second took place outside Mulligans on …

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Sign installed to stop 30 year parking headaches in Weymouth Street

MOVES was ultimately made to solve a 30-year-old problem of buses getting stuck by careless parking. As previously reported, buses are not always able to get down Seven Acres Road in Preston, Weymouth due to cars parked on both sides blocking access, residents say. A public meeting was held in …

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Covid support downgraded as Dorset faces second wave of Omicron

LEVELS of support to deal with Covid will be downgraded locally, as elsewhere, from today. Dorset Public Health Director Sam Crowe said the change of course comes as the region is in the midst of a second coronavirus spike, caused by a variant of Omicron known as BA2. He describes …

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The A31 Dorset-Surrey road among the most disrupted roads in the UK

A study of road closures over a four-week period has revealed the most disrupted roads per mile, with a Dorset route making the list. The A282, better known as Dartford Crossing, suffers by far the most road closures per mile. With 56 total closures on the road spanning just two …

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“An increase in pension contributions is necessary”

It’s been almost 10 years since auto-enrollment was launched and in that time an additional 10.6m workers have signed up for a workplace pension scheme, saving an additional £28.5bn sterling per year. Despite this huge success, there remains the question of whether the average self-membership member is saving enough for …

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Charity rally to support Dorset School’s aid mission to Ukraine

Pupils at Bryanston School raised a staggering £55,100 for two charities and for a special humanitarian mission for Ukraine which also benefited from the direct involvement of the wider Blandford community. The annual charity weekend was organized by the school’s head girl, Esme Thomas, and head boy, Spencer Davies, in …

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Patients in Dorset areas will receive text messages from hospitals

Patients at a number of hospitals in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council area will use text messages to communicate with patients to tackle waiting lists, says University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. Those contacted by text will be people waiting for appointments from Royal Bournemouth, Poole Hospital and Christchurch …

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