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Road blocked following crash

There has been a crash in Weymouth this afternoon causing issues to traffic

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Greg James' iconic tandem from Comic Relief challenge sells for £11,000

The iconic tandem bike ridden by BBC Radio 1 presenter Greg James during his Comic Relief challenge has sold at auction

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Starmer vows to prove ‘doubters’ wrong after 'tough' election results

The Prime Minister took responsibility for Labour’s losses across England, Scotland, and Wales

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Police attend reports of disturbance

Police have attended reports of a disturbance in west Dorset

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Cruise ship carrying thousands of passengers arrives in Dorset

A huge cruise ship carrying thousands of passengers has arrived in Dorset on day two of its travels

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Starmer to promise ‘strength through fairness’ as he battles to remain PM

Sir Keir Starmer will give a speech on Monday, marking the start of a critical week for his leadership

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'Rampant' gang evaded £8m in cigarette duty to sell for cheap

Criminals smuggled almost a million duty-free cigarettes and tobacco products and sold them from a Southampton shop, evading over £8 million in duty

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Man seriously injured after being dragged by car during altercation

A man has been left seriously injured after his arm became trapped in a vehicle and he was dragged several meters along the road.

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UKHSA Hantavirus update as 22 cruise ship passengers moved to UK hospital

Twenty British nationals, one German national who is a UK resident, and one Japanese passenger from the MV Hondius are now under observation

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Motorcyclist 'very lucky to be alive' after crash when deer ran into his path

A motorcyclist has said he is “very lucky to be alive” after swerving off the road and colliding with a grass verge on the A350.

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Family share story of 'happy and caring' boy's heartbreaking and unexplained death

The family of a young boy who would 'light up every room he was in' are sharing their story following his heartbreaking and unexplained death

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'Serious safeguarding' concerns found at Weymouth hostel

A probation hostel in Weymouth has received an overall rating of 'requires improvement' following an inspection, which found the facility was not providing a 'consistently safe' or 'high-quality' service.

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When incredible sand sculpture honoured the legendary Sir David Attenborough

Remember when this incredible tribute to Sir David Attenborough was crafted by the talented team at a Weymouth attraction

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Long delays on relief road

There are currently delays on the relied road

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Lamb in Dorset seriously injured in dog attack

A lamb has sustained injuries following an attack from a Labrador which was off its lead.

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Bikes worth £30k stolen during burglary

Five high-value bicycles worth around £30,000 have been stolen during a burglary in Corfe Mullen.

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Magistrates’ court to close for six months amid growing fears over access to justice

Poole Magistrates’ Court to shut for six months for urgent repairs amid growing concerns over access to justice and disruption to cases.

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Keir Starmer gives ‘full-throated’ backing to EU ties as he fights for job

Prime MInister Keir Starmer is facing a leadership challenge following a bruising set of election results.

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Georgian manor that hosted music festival hits market for almost £3 million

A Georgian manor house that once played host to an acclaimed rural music festival has come onto the market for just under £3 million

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The colourful corridor of independent shops you need to explore

Tucked just off the hustle of the town centre, Weymouth’s St Alban Street is a colourful corridor of indie spirit, quirky shops, and quiet charm