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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

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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.

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Two people seriously injured in crash near garage

TWO people are in hospital with serious injuries after a crash near Swanage.

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Bin catches fire in town centre

A bin was discovered on fire in Weymouth town centre

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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.

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Faulty traffic lights back working after traffic disruption

Faulty traffic lights that caused disruption to rush hour traffic are now working again

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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

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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.

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Car crashes into wall

A crash on Portland caused damage to a wall

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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

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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

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Take a look around Weymouth's lifeboat

The exciting opportunity to look around Weymouth’s lifeboat is returning

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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Company serves up support for tennis ace

Machining and Fabrication company Titan Manufacturing has announced its support of British wheelchair tennis star Lucy Shuker