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Busy bank holiday weekend for street pastors helping vulnerable people

Street Pastors in the town centre worked tirelessly over the bank holiday weekend to support vulnerable individuals

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Twenty minute diversion route for journey which normally takes two minutes

Motorists will have almost 20 minutes added onto their journey as a road closes for works

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Volunteers clean beach ahead of final firework display

Volunteers have been out in force making sure Weymouth Beach was clean ahead of the town's final firework display

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Live and Unheard at the Lighthouse to showcase the best in grassroots talent

The Poole Lighthouse will be showcasing the best in grassroots talent with Live and Unheard this October.

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'Paying more tax is a positive thing - it'll improve Dorset services'

This letter writer says he is in support of paying more tax because it'll improve services in Dorset

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Rare chance to visit home belonging to Dorset landowner

There's a rare chance to visit Melbury House in Dorset as part of Heritage Open Days

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Tourist information point opens in Dorset town

A new tourist information point has opened at Dorchester Corn Exchange

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TV star to appear at Dorset summer fete

TV star Martin Clunes, a famous supporter of Weldmar, is to appear at the charity's summer fete in Dorchester on September 13

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WATCH: Shock as driver in near-miss with woman walking on blind bend

A Weymouth taxi driver has told of his shock following a near-miss with a pedestrian on a countryside road in Dorset

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WATCH: Portland Harbour seen in new trailer for Dorset-filmed Netflix movie

A trailer has been released for Dorset-filmed Netflix movie The Woman in Cabin 10 starring Keira Knightley

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Bin collection days to change for 19,000 Dorset households

Around 19,000 homes in southwest Dorset to inform them of a change to bin collection days

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Puppy rescued from horrific abuse now thriving

A puppy rescued after suffering horrific abuse is now thriving in a loving new home with a member of staff who helped save her

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Community in 'deep shock' after man dies in caravan park fire

A DORSET community is in 'deep shock' following a caravan park fire which tragically took the life of one of its residents and destroyed the homes of others

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'Do not enter the water': Coastguard warning amid 'dangerous conditions'

Beachgoers are advised to “not enter the water” after the coastguard team has been dealing with multiple incidents since yesterday

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Investigation into 'gas escape' causes delays

Delays have been reported on a busy road in Weymouth as temporary traffic lights are put up for a 'gas escape'

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Dorset road closed at railway bridge for works

Drivers heading to Crossways should be aware of a road closure just past the West Stafford bypass

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Traffic chaos due to obstruction in the road near seafront

Severe traffic delays have been reported near the Esplanade due to an obstruction on the B3155

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Residents lose homes as fundraiser set up to support fire victims

RESIDENTS at a caravan park in Dorset have been made homeless following a fire

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Police appeal following attempted burglary

Police have issued an appeal following an attempted burglary in Weymouth

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People injured in two vehicle crash on A35

People have been injured in a crash on the A35