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'It's a joke': Reduced train services leaves passengers late for work

PASSENGERS travelling to and from Weymouth Railway Station have been left facing disruption this morning

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LIVE: 'Major disruption' expected at Bournemouth Airport as strikes to go ahead

Strikes will take place at Bournemouth Airport later this month after workers rejected a new pay offer from the employer.

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When should you stop mowing your lawn before winter? Expert shares tips

A gardening expert has provided tips on how to prepare grass for the winter months and shared when you should stop mowing your lawn.

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DWP confirms which pensioners won't get Winter Fuel Payments this year

Today marks the deadline for pensioners to opt out of Winter Fuel Payments as the DWP confirms the list of those who are not eligible

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A35 partially blocked following four vehicle crash

A crash partially blocked a section of the A35 near Monkeys Jump Roundabout

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Missing teenagers found following four-day search party

Dorset Police released an appeal on September 15 in search for two missing Bournemouth teenagers.

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Luxury mega yacht docks in Portland Port

A multimillion-pound mega yacht has returned to Portland for the third time this month

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Pharmacist reveals the chickenpox signs and symptoms to watch out for

For some people Chickenpox can develop into a serious infection that can – in severe cases – require hospital treatment.

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Missing Dorset woman found safe and well

Officers searching for a missing woman say she has been found.

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LIVE: 'Major disruption' on railway lines due to signalling problems

Major disruption has been reported on South Western Railway lines this morning.

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Car destroyed after catching fire on main road

A car was completely devasted after catching fire.

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Former pupils and staff invited to mark 70 years of All Saints Academy

All Saints Academy Wyke Regis marks 70th anniversary; former pupils and staff invited to share memories, photos and stories for Weymouth school exhibition.

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Sincerely sorry to hear of MP's death

A letter writer has expressed their sadness as hearing of the death of former Dorset MP Annette Brooke

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Striking sand sculpture celebrates college merger

A one-of-a-kind sculpture was created to mark the official merger of two well-known Dorset colleges - with help from a former student

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Tribute to town's educational past gets a makeover

A commemorative stone which marked the location of a school in Dorchester has been refurbished after 30 years

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Restaurant to be converted into two homes

A Dorset restaurant with letting rooms is likely to be converted back into two homes.

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Steam train visit to Dorset is cancelled

A steam train due to visit Weymouth this week has been cancelled

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Delight as school rated 'Good' in Ofsted inspection

DORSET’S Coombe House special school has achieved a ‘good’ Ofsted report with personal development for pupils recognised as ‘outstanding.’

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Derelict church targeted by vandals finally has new owner

St Peter’s Church on Portland has been sold, subject to contract.