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Firefighters tackle car blaze in Weymouth
Emergency services were called to reports of a car fire this morning
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Energy bills set to 'rise again in January' despite hopes of lower price cap
The Ofgem energy price cap does not set the maximum a household will pay for their energy but limits the amount providers can charge them per unit
Phones designed for children launch in the UK - Do you think it's a good idea?
A child-safe smartphone has arrived in the UK, as the Pinwheel offers built-in-age guardrails.
The Dorset village with a long gone 14th century castle
The lovely west Dorset village of Chideock may have traffic on the A35 thundering through it these days but back in the 14th century it had its own castle.
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Road closure due to bridge repairs
A Dorset village road leading to a main road will be partly closed for bridge repair works to be carried out
Kiosk operator sought for public gardens
Dorchester Town Council is looking for a new operator and tenant for its catering kiosk in the Borough Gardens from January 2025.
'Only thing chalet tenants have done wrong is not be Weymouth residents'
This letter writer says the only thing Yeovil beach chalet renters have done wrong is not be from Weymouth
Jobs boost as plans unveiled to revitalise iconic attraction
The Waterside Holiday Group is the new owner of the Fantasy Island fun park attraction and the nearby Sunset Bar and Restaurant at Bowleaze Cove in Weymouth.
Big dog walking event to raise Christmas funds for animal shelter
Dog owners are invited on a group walk along the Weymouth coast to raise money for Margaret Green Animal Rescue
Plan to transform former bank building into new homes
A FORMER Weymouth bank could be turned into homes – if Dorset planning officers agree.
Major plan unveiled for town centre shops
A REDEVELOPMENT of an empty Dorchester South Street newsagents’ shop is being planned – including changes to a second, linked, shop site on Trinity Street.
Store urges shoppers to donate goods this Christmas
ALDI has revealed a list of the most in-demand items at foodbanks this Christmas to help guide shoppers.
Nursing home scoops prestigious national award
A nursing home in Dorchester has won a prestigious award for its work tackling dehydration in the elderly
Man sent sexual messages to child on Snapchat
Jamie Lee Morgan, whose address is now Portland, appeared at Mold Crown Court on Monday
Man pleads not guilty to town centre assaults
Michael Doucas, aged 32, of no fixed address, appeared in Poole Magistrates' Court today charged with two counts of assault in Dorchester
Coffee morning fundraiser to build new homes for owls
St Ann's Church on Radipole Lane will be hosting a coffee morning to raise money so more owl boxes can be put up in open spaces and gardens.
Dedicated couple retire after 25 years serving community
Geoff and Pam Peters are stepping down as managers for the National Coastwatch Station at Portland Bill, after more than twenty five years of service.
Schools take on sponsored walk to help children impacted by war
Shaftesbury School, Sherborne Primary and St Andrew's Primary in Yetminster will be taking part in a sponsored walk for Children and War UK.
Housing benefit payments to be frozen next year
Housing Benefits will be frozen next year, meaning many will struggle to pay increasing rents, sparking fears that renters will be pushed into poverty.