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The popular paddling pool that is greatly missed in Dorset town

Here are some memories of a popular Dorset paddling pool that was perfect for cooling off in during hot weather

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'Life doesn't stop - you have to adapt': Mayor opens up about Parkinson’s diagnosis

The mayor of Dorchester has spoken up about his Parkinson’s diagnosis and how it affects his day-to-day role

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Police crack down on crime on popular trail following bridge fire

Police crack down on crime committed on a popular Weymouth trail after reports of the area becoming ‘problematic’

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'Organised, serious and persistent': Cost of rural crime in Dorset has doubled

Rural crime taking an increasing toll on farming communities.

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Cyclist 'seriously injured' in crash with car

A cyclist has suffered serious injuries in a crash with a car in Bridport, police said

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Heatwave to hit UK as parts of the country set to be hotter than Barcelona

The Met Office has said "much of the UK" will experience heatwave conditions with temperatures exceeding 30C.

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Cyclist 'seriously' injured in crash - road closure in place

Police have closed a road in Bridport causing traffic chaos

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Two-vehicle crash blocks road and forces road closure during rush hour

A two-vehicle crash has blocked a road in Weymouth causing disruption to traffic in the area 

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Dorset man named as one of two skydivers killed in tragedy

A skydiver from Dorset who died at an aerodrome in Devon has been named by police

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Delays as broken down vehicle blocks road

THERE are delays to traffic on the A35 due to an 'obstruction' in the road.

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Boy injured after report of man 'swinging metal bar' in street

A MAN has been arrested after allegedly 'swinging' a metal pole towards a group of young people in Weymouth town centre

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Arrest after dramatic crash sees cars hit parked vehicles

A MAN has been arrested following a dramatic crash that involved two cars colliding with a series of parked cars

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Frustration as "patchwork" road full of potholes "worse than when work started"

A community remains ‘frustrated’ as a road full of potholes has been partially filled

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New Town Clerk of Bridport announced

Following a rigorous selection process, Sally Freemantle has been selected as the new Town Clerk of Bridport, replacing Will Austin

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Visits to tips must now be pre-booked

A new booking system will be introduced to tips in Dorset which will force users to pre-book visits in advance

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Three weeks of road works through industrial estate to begin

Motorists are warned that the main roads through south Dorset's main industrial estate will close overnight for three weeks for maintenance works

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The world's second largest shark that can be found swimming in UK waters

Discover the world's second-largest fish/shark - the basking shark, and learn about where to find them in the UK, if they are dangerous and more.

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Why your daily moisturiser should be higher than SPF 15 for your face

Wearing a daily SPF moisturiser on your face is important, and Harley Street's Dr Sach Mohan shares his advice.

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Four injured in multi-vehicle crash

Four people were injured in a three-vehicle crash on a main route in Weymouth