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Escape to the Country host issues warning to couple after mystery house
Escape to the Country returned on Tuesday with host Denise Nurse on hand to help one couple

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Morrisons to close Dorset store tomorrow
SUPERMARKET Morrisons will close one of its stores tomorrow.
Delays as Wessex Way and Poole Road both closed due to crash
A338 Wessex Way and A35 Poole Road both closed and delays expected after two reports of accidents.
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Motorbike and van crash during rush hour traffic
Minor injuries have been reported in a crash between a motorbike and van along the A31, police said
Pub staff allegedly 'punched and pushed' after refusing entry to two men
Two members of staff at a pub in Dorset have been allegedly assaulted after refusing entry to men.
Birds of prey and eggs stolen in burglary
A number of falcons and their eggs have been stolen after a break in at property in North Dorset
Family-owned coffee roasters to open new site this week
A FAMILY-OWNED coffee roasters, based in Poole, is set to open another site this week.
Live: Travel updates across Dorset today
Traffic updates from around Dorset as road works continue to cause delays
Can you track Royal Mail first class post? All to know about the service
Royal Mail is delivered to millions of homes across the country every day, but not all parcels can be tracked. Here is all you need to know.
Bird and bat safari boat trip to set sail from Brownsea Island
An evening bird and bat safari is set to sail soon around Brownsea Island.
Thomas Hardy's former home invites visitors to explore
The National Trust is inviting people to Max Gate this spring.
Pole works to close main Dorset road
Part of a main Dorset road going through Godmanstone will be closed next week for Openreach pole replacement works
Warning as town centre road to close for works
A Weymouth street is set to close overnight whilst works take place
Author shortlisted for international literature prize
The Commonwealth Short Story Prize is awarded for the best unpublished short fiction from the Commonwealth's 56 member states.
Easter holidays in doubt as Lanzarote suffers 'intense rainfall' and flooding
If you're heading to Lanzarote this Easter, the recent floods may affect your travel.
'Heroic' firefighter’s amazing challenge
A firefighter has run 24 loops to and from a fire station as part of a charity fundraiser.
Judge condemns paedophile's 'victim blaming' - jailing him for seven years
A paedophile has been jailed for abusing a young girl
70-year-old disabled woman can't get her belongings after being locked out of chalet
A 70-year-old disabled woman who was one of 19 kicked out of their beloved Weymouth seaside chalets has spoken up about being locked out - and she can't get her possessions
Further roundabout works scheduled for town
More roads will be closed for further roundabout maintenance work in Dorchester
Mezzanine floor in new store to triple size of existing business
SPORTS DIRECT plans to triple the size of its existing Weymouth unit with a move to a nearby trading area.