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Movement of cattle restricted after confirmed cases of animal disease
A restriction on the movement of cattle is now in place in Dorset after cases of the animal disease bluetongue were confirmed
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Pictures show extent of damage after car hits wall
Pictures show the extent of damage caused to a wall after a car crashed into it on Portland
20 firefighters called after blaze breaks out causing 'large amount of smoke'
Firefighters reported a large fire and advises residents to avoid the area around Briantspuddle.
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Dorset neighbours in row over £600,000 garage conversion
A desperate developer who spent £600,000 on a Sandbanks garage is trying to get it turned into a tiny home by stealth, objectors claim.
Two people seriously injured in crash near garage
TWO people are in hospital with serious injuries after a crash near Swanage.
Bin catches fire in town centre
A bin was discovered on fire in Weymouth town centre
Born in 2024? See your baby featured in the Dorset Echo
Was your baby born in 2024? If so, here is your chance to see him or her featured in a picture special in the Dorset Echo. It will make a lovely keepsake for your child's memory box.
Faulty traffic lights back working after traffic disruption
Faulty traffic lights that caused disruption to rush hour traffic are now working again
Shop worker punched after confronting shoplifter
Officers are appealing for anyone with information to come forward after a member of staff was assaulted outside a shop in Weymouth
Man in his 80s hit by car and seriously injured
A man in his 80s was rushed to hospital after being hit by a car in Weymouth.
Car crashes into wall
A crash on Portland caused damage to a wall
Appeal launched to find missing teen, 15, with links to Dorset
Police are appealing to the public for help locating a missing 15-year-old boy with links to Dorset
Cold-water therapy group takes plunge to tackle men's mental health
A men’s cold water swimming group is encouraging new members to get involved
Take a look around Weymouth's lifeboat
The exciting opportunity to look around Weymouth’s lifeboat is returning
No date set for council's takeover of group which looked after Jurassic Coast
The upkeep and care of the Jurassic Coast will soon fall into the responsibility of Dorset Council- yet no date has been set for its takeover
Association to host second talk in series on the art of sand
An association dedicated to the study of geology is welcoming a talk on the art of sand this month
Chef turned novelist after debilitating injury writes to give voice to women
A Dorset chef who was left hospitalised after a leg injury has turned to writing novels that raise awareness of women’s abuse.
Port backs apprentices to help support local economy
Portland Port has thrown its weight behind apprentices to help shape the future of the business and support the local economy
Company serves up support for tennis ace
Machining and Fabrication company Titan Manufacturing has announced its support of British wheelchair tennis star Lucy Shuker