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Suspect 'took all his clothes off' after being confronted by police in town centre
Several arrests have been made as police in Weymouth and Portland have been carrying out a week of targeted patrols in a bid to make businesses feel safer
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Helicopter search for man over concerns for welfare
A concern for welfare sparked a large emergency response in Poundbury
20-tonnes of waste fly-tipped across heathland and forest
AROUND 20-tonnes of waste was fly-tipped across a heathland and forest, as police and agencies hunt to find the culprits.
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Disruption continues as buses replace trains in Dorset this week
Commuters in Dorset will continue to face disruptions this week as buses are replacing parts of the rail service
The day Del Boy filmed Only Fools and Horses in Dorset
Only Fools and Horses repeats are as popular as ever this Christmas - but did you know that the classic BBC comedy was not once, but twice filmed in Dorset?
Coastland College unites campuses for first joint graduation ceremony
Coastland College marked a proud milestone as degree-level students from both campuses came together for the first time for a shared graduation ceremony.
WATCH: Crowds flock to reopening weekend of Weymouth pub
The reopening weekend of much loved Weymouth pub The Famous Old Spa attracted crowds of people
Unique café for dog lovers opens in Dorset town
MUTT, a dog café, shop and soft play area has opened up in Brewery Square, Dorchester
Weymouth man sentenced for assaulting his pregnant girlfriend
A man has been sentenced for assaulting his heavily pregnant girlfriend
Boundary for beach closure during coastal defence project extended
Beach access restrictions have been extended in Weymouth as a major coastal recycling project enters its second week.
Festival celebrating beer returning for its 37th year
A huge celebration of all things beer is returning for its 37th year.
Violent town centre crime cut following police crackdown
VIOLENT town centre crimes have been halved as night time patrols hailed a success, police said
Dorset disability charity receives generous donation from eco firm
A RECYCLING and renewables company has been thanked for its generosity after donating a large quantity of free soil to a Dorset disability charity.
Huge motor show will be 'back and bigger than ever' for 10th anniversary
Showstopping vehicles will once again arrive at Lulworth Castle
School hits a high note with national recognition for excellence in music
A DORCHESTER school has earned national recognition for its excellence in music education.
Residents who helped save pub with viral video attend awards ceremony
Villagers who made a video which helped save their beloved pub in Langton Herring attended this year’s TikTok Awards ceremony
Construction of new tip 'moving quickly' as council provides update
Work on building a new tip in Dorset is 'moving quickly' as major milestones are completed
Community gathers to pay respects to local hero
A community in Dorset gathered to honour the memory of a local hero who died during the Second World War
"It's absolutely wrong" Pensioner fined £170 after 'ticket machines stops working'
An elderly Weymouth resident has been left frustrated after being charged £170 for parking fines, as he claims he was unable to pay
Proposed plan to build clinic on parking area opposed by residents
Plans to turn part of a parking area in Weymouth into a physiotherapy clinic have drawn objections from nearby residents who say the development is unsuitable for their quiet residential street