Jobs boost with new shop opening in Dorset town centre

Snaps Games is preparing to open a new shop in High West Street, Dorchester, with the expansion creating new jobs

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Rain fails to dampen spirits as thousands enjoy Weymouth Beach Motocross

Weymouth Beach Motocross returned to the seafront, drawing thousands of spectators from across the UK despite wet weather

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The exact date clocks go back this month in the UK and why

The change means an extra hour in bed for your Sunday lie-in and will give an extra hour of daylight as the darker nights roll in.

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The Dorset village where kings once hunted and poachers later roamed

The Dorset village of Cranborne was at one time a place where kings hunted and poachers roamed

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Convenience store run by couple for 40 years sold to new owner

A Weymouth convenience store that has been run by the same owners for four decades has been sold to a new buyer

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Ironman race sells out in just two days as organisers blown away by demand

IRONMAN 70.3 Weymouth has become the fastest-selling event of its kind in the UK after entries for the 2027 race sold out in less than two days.

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World famous Flying Scotsman steam locomotive to visit Dorset

Excitement is building ahead of the arrival in Dorset of legendary steam locomotive The Flying Scotsman.

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Beach closure as Motocross circuit returns to Weymouth

Temporary closures will be in place while the motocross course is on Weymouth beach over the weekend.

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Popular market returns this weekend with local food and handmade goods

The popular Weymouth Farmers

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Flat fire residents in

Residents displaced by the Keel House fire say they are still waiting for answers about when they can return home, retrieve belongings and where they will be living in the months ahead.

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'Despicable' child rapist jailed as victim praised for bravery

Weymouth man Liam Robert Porter jailed for four years and six months for historic child rape offences in Stalbridge following a Dorset Police investigation

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Severe delays after crash involving car and lorry at roundabout

Live traffic updates after severe delays were reported due to a crash on the A35 near Bere Regis

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More buses from 2027 as part of Dorset Council transport shake-up

Residents are being promised more frequent buses, Saturday services and new routes.

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Veteran loses almost £3,000 in bank scam call

Portland veteran Ian Lewis lost close to £3,000 in a Lloyds bank scam. He urges pensioners to beware fake fraud calls and never move their savings.

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Motorists could save more than £7 a tank as petrol prices vary by 13p a litre

New Google Maps fuel price data reveals the cheapest and most expensive petrol stations in Dorset, with a 13p-per-litre difference across the Dorset Echo patch

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Dorchester justice museum staff sad to see doors close for good

Shire Hall has been opened in 2019 but the trust says it can no longer afford to keep it open.

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EastEnders and Gavin & Stacey stars coming to Dorset for free event this weekend

Stars from EastEnders and Gavin & Stacey will be at a free scriptwriting festival in Dorchester this weekend

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Appeal to help identify body recovered from water in Sandbanks

The body of a man was found in the area of Sandbanks Quay on Wednesday morning, police say.

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'Bully' chief constable used 'calculated' tactics to manipulate probe into affairs

Former police chief Scott Chilton used "calculated and manipulative tactics" to undermine misconduct proceedings, repeatedly lied about relationships with junior officers and attempted to "control the narrative" as allegations emerged, it has been found

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CCTV appeal after man urinates on shop stock

An image appeal has been issued after a man walked into a convenience store in Poundbury and urinated on the shelves

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Petrol jumps 7p in three days as reader calls for tax cut

A reader has urged the Government to cut fuel taxes noting that petrol prices locally jumped 7p in three days

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Dorset swimmers return from Special Olympics GB with gold medals

Jake Binns, 22, and Sam Craddock, 19, show off the gold medals they won at the Special Olympics GB.

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'Sad day for Dorchester'- Fears grow for town's heritage as museum shuts its doors

AN HISTORIC Dorchester museum is opening its doors for the final time today as trustees prepare to close the attraction following mounting financial pressures

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Hidden vault and Thomas Hardy heritage showcased at church celebration

A hidden burial vault discovered beneath a Dorset church floor and the village

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Woman launches bid to save iconic hotel eight years after wedding at landmark venue

A woman who married at Weymouth’s iconic Riviera Hotel has launched a campaign to save the landmark from further decline and bring it back into use

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Rural housing crisis ideas discussed at Conservative conference

Experts say encouraging small developments on the edge of villages could boost the rural economy.

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Road closures announced ahead of upcoming festival

Road closures and parking restrictions have been announced ahead of an upcoming folk festival.

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Plans unveiled for first padel court in town as planning application submitted

Dorchester Tennis & Squash Club has submitted plans for what could become the first padel court in Dorchester and west Dorset

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BCP Council to get historic SEND debts wiped by government

BCP Council is having its SEND debt of £165m wiped out with a government grant.

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BCP Council to get historic SEND debts wiped by government

BCP Council is having its SEND debt of £165m wiped out with a government grant.

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