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Explore the historic house once home to the author of The French Lieutenant's Woman
Explore the historic Belmont House with its rich history and sea views during two open days. The 18th century maritime villa in Lyme Regis, will be opening its doors to the public. The Grade II* listed property once belonged to businesswoman
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A grisly discovery and the opening of the pool - do you remember these headlines?
25 YEARS AGO AUGUST 12, 1994 POOL OPENING: Jubilant Bridport swimming pool campaigners and members of the public enjoyed the opening of the new pool at the town’s leisure centre. Bridport Action Committee for an Indoor Pool (BACit) members
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Forget the gym - join this health campaign, and win free stuff
A new health campaign is being launched in Dorset to encourage people to join others in moving more. There’s also the chance to win a Fitbit for anyone who shares a picture of themselves joining in the campaign. #JoinMe from Public Health Dorset
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Help us to help them: Appeal to support injured and dumped dogs
By Oliver Streather-Paul A charity is calling for help to support disabled dogs overseas. Somerset and Dorset Animal Rescue is appealing for donations to help another charity far from home in its work. While it works tirelessly to rescue
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Dramatic rescue as family risked being swept away after being cut off by tide
A family was rescued amid fears they would be swept away by waves after getting cut off by the tide. West Bay and Lyme Regis Cliff Rescue Teams were alerted after two adults and a child had been cut off by the tide at Freshwater Beach near Bridport
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Winner of most Radio 2 folk awards to open musical weekend
A STANDOUT performer who has won more folk awards than any other musician will open Lyme Folk Weekend. Bellowhead front man Jon Boden's solo show can be heard at the Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis on Friday, August 30, with support from acclaimed
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Six miles, five pubs and five drinks (or more!) - are you up to the challenge?
Raise money for charity by enjoying a drink - or five - in these west Dorset pubs. The Five Pubs Challenge returns today! Make your way to five different pubs - the Loders Arms, The Crown in Uploders, The Spyway in Askerswell, The Marquis of
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Fairness and respect for the armed forces: How this pledge is helping families
The Dorset Armed Forces covenant is a pledge to treat those who serve or who have served in the armed forces and their families with fairness and respect in their communities, economy and society they serve with their lives. The main aim is to raise
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You've got less than weeks left to make a PPI claim
Don’t panic, but there’s less than three weeks left to try and get your money back over PPI mis-selling. The deadline of August 29 is looming for consumers to get complaints into financial firms - or risk losing a chance of any repayment. If
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Dorset sees huge rise in number of business thefts
DORSET has been named among the top five areas in the UK for increases in business crime. Latest figures, released by independent tech retailer Ebuyer, were complied after freedom of information requests were sent to constabularies across the country
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In the Dock: Recent west Dorset cases before the courts
WEST DORSET IAN KEVIN JESSE BAZZELL, aged 50, of Bishops Close, Abbotsbury. Admitted assault by beating. Fined £133 and to pay costs of £85. SARAH LOUISE BULLEN, aged 43, of Orchard Avenue, Bridport. Found guilty of driving a vehicle on a road
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Could you tell a story in 50 words? Enter this for a chance to win a cash prize
The team at Charmouth Community Library has launched a short story competition for both visitors and residents. Have a go and enjoy the challenge of writing a complete story in only 50 words. There are no restrictions on topics, style or presentation
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Here's everything you need to know about this year's carnival
The carnival returns to town next weekend, but there's more going on than just the popular procession. Carnival festivities start tomorrow with a week of events, leading up to the main day on Saturday. Here's what's on, when and where for the