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Police helicopter launched in search for missing woman

A police helicopter was launched during searches for a missing woman

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New arrivals hall officially opens at Bournemouth Airport as part of £17m investment

A brand new arrivals and immigration hall at Bournemouth Airport has now opened following a major upgrade in its facilities.

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HMRC apologises as thousands of families have Child Benefit payments stopped

Thousands of families have had their Child Benefit suspended by HMRC after a decision to stop payments in an anti-fraud crackdown

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The meaning behind the mysterious symbols in washing machine drawers explained

Here is what the symbols in your washing machine drawer mean and why they are important amid a surge in young people lacking knowledge of this.

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O2 offering up to £1000 for old mobile phones and other devices - how to claim

O2 Recycle is a service that offers cash (up to £1000) for old devices, including Apple iPhones and Sony PlayStations - see how much you could claim.

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New Caroline Flack documentary is about ‘correcting the narrative’

New Disney+ documentary about Caroline Flack is “correcting the narrative”, the series director has said.

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Notice published after death of woman from Weymouth

A probate and trustees notice has been published following the death of a woman from Preston in Weymouth

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Town to host final artisan market of the year

The final Dorchester Artisan Market of 2025 will be held on Sunday, November 23

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Dorset shoppers could win free festive shop in supermarket giveaway

Communities in Dorset are set to receive a boost this winter thanks to Southern Co-op’s Magical Moments.

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Probate notice published after death of Weymouth man

A trustees notice has been published after the death of a Weymouth man

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Aerial film highlights poignant display to 258 lives lost in Falklands War

A moving video of a display honouring the lives lost in the Falklands War has been shared ahead of Armistice Day

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Warning as FIVE MONTHS of road works set to start

Temporary traffic lights are set to go up along a main route this week ahead of five months of road works on the main route east out of Weymouth

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Green light for waste incinerator described as 'toxic betrayal' amid growing anger

A PORTLAND councillor has slammed the decision to dismiss an appeal against the controversial Portland waste incinerator, calling it a 'toxic betrayal' of local people and the environment

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£9 million training centre for British sailing team scrapped due to rising costs

A £9 million state-of-the-art training base for Britain's Olympic sailing team in Dorset has been scrapped

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Rail line to close for a week for repairs

RAIL passengers are warned a section of railway on the Weymouth-Waterloo line will be closed for a week for maintenance work.

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Popular town centre bar closes after seven years

A popular chain cocktail bar in Weymouth closed its doors for the final time after seven years in the town centre

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Hospital to prioritise urgent care as five day strike looms

Dorset County Hospital says it will prioritise urgent care during planned strikes set to start this week

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Resident woken up by neighbour after cigarette starts house fire

A property in Bridport was evacuated following a fire started by a cigarette

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Vehicles and trailers stolen from farm

Two vehicles and two trailers were stolen from a farm in Dorset

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'Generous and cheerful' equestrian died in freak fall from horse

Tributes have been paid to a 'stalwart' equestrian rider who has died after falling from her horse at an endurance event.