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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

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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

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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?

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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.

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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

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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

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Weymouth man sentenced for assaulting his pregnant girlfriend

A man has been sentenced for assaulting his heavily pregnant girlfriend

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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.

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Festival celebrating beer returning for its 37th year

A huge celebration of all things beer is returning for its 37th year.

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Violent town centre crime cut following police crackdown

VIOLENT town centre crimes have been halved as night time patrols hailed a success, police said

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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.

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Huge motor show will be 'back and bigger than ever' for 10th anniversary

Showstopping vehicles will once again arrive at Lulworth Castle

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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"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

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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