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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.
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.
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.
New Caroline Flack documentary is about ‘correcting the narrative’
New Disney+ documentary about Caroline Flack is “correcting the narrative”, the series director has said.
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
Town to host final artisan market of the year
The final Dorchester Artisan Market of 2025 will be held on Sunday, November 23
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.
Probate notice published after death of Weymouth man
A trustees notice has been published after the death of a Weymouth man
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
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
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
£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
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.
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
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
Resident woken up by neighbour after cigarette starts house fire
A property in Bridport was evacuated following a fire started by a cigarette
Vehicles and trailers stolen from farm
Two vehicles and two trailers were stolen from a farm in Dorset
'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.