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Masked men armed with crowbar threaten resident during break-in

Two masked intruders armed with a crowbar broke into a property and threatened the occupant

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'You can achieve it' - Former homeless man thriving as chef with Centrepoint support

Cameron was 16 when he first experienced homelessness. He initially sought help from the council but said delays and complex paperwork made it difficult to access support.

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Week-long road closure along key route to start TONIGHT

Overnight road closures are set to get underway between between Weymouth and Dorchester tonight

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'Large ammo round' found in water at beauty spot

REPORTS of a large ammunition round being discovered at a Dorset beauty sparked an emergency response from the coastguard

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Nature reserve fire 'accidentally' caused by campfire or BBQ

THE cause of a fire at a nature reserve near Dorchester was accidentally caused by a campfire or BBQ, the service said.

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PICTURES: Crowds flock to town in celebration of beloved Victorian novelist

Dorchester stepped back in time on Sunday as crowds gathered for the return of the Thomas Hardy Victorian Street Fair

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Tourist information centre in Dorset to mark milestone anniversary next week

Swanage Information Centre is believed to be the longest serving visitor information centre in the United Kingdom still operating from its original premises.

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Warning over dangerous substance being sold to young people

A warning has been issued to parents and carers about a dangerous substance which is reportedly being sold to young people and vulnerable adults.

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Police call for responsible parenting after beach disorder

Police have appealed to parents to be responsible for their children after it was confirmed that the majority of those involved in last week’s beach disorder incident were under 18

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Museum calls for more volunteers

As Volunteers’ Week approaches, Weymouth Museum has publicly thanked the team of volunteers keeping the town’s heritage alive – and is calling for more people to join them

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Multiple temporary road closures to affect Dorset in the coming weeks

Dorset Council announces overnight road closures in Dorchester and West Compton from June 12 for maintenance. Diversions and parking bans are in place.

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RSPB applies to carry out temporary wildlife protection works on Portland beach

The RSPB seeks approval for protective fences and a hide on Chesil Beach, Portland, to safeguard little terns. Public comments open until 5 July 2026.

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Weymouth seafront slammed over lack of traditional attractions

A Weymouth resident has called for a better balance of attractions on the seafront, pointing to a lack of traditional seaside options.

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Concerns over Dorset pavements raised by mobility scooter user

“It’s a very uncomfortable ride” — a Bridport resident has raised concerns about the state of pavements after starting to use a mobility scooter

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Runaway horse drama and school row - Dorset news from 100 years ago

A look back through the Dorset Daily Echo and Weymouth Dispatch archives reveal dramatic, quirky and revealing stories from life in 1926

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What AI thinks Dorset and its people are really like

What AI says about Dorset - life, people, towns and why it’s such a special place

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Why I love Dorset - residents share their thoughts on the county for Dorset Day

Residents across Dorset have been sharing what makes the county special to mark Dorset Day, today, Monday, June 1, from stunning landscapes to friendly communities.

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Teenager praised by royalty at Buckingham Palace

A Weymouth teenager has been praised by royalty whilst at Buckingham Palace

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Billy Bragg speaks on waste incinerator plans for 2030

A musician and activist has warned that Portland residents are being forced to 'do the job of government' by monitoring pollution from a controversial waste incinerator planned for the island

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Pleasure Pier to close for seven weeks from TODAY

WEYMOUTH'S Pleasure Pier is set to close for seven weeks over the summer