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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after shots fired
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after shots were fired. Police were called to an area of allotments in Axminster shortly after 10pm on Friday following reports of a firearm having been discharged. Following enquiries
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Car destroyed by fire in early hours
A fire destroyed a car in the early hours of the morning. Firefighters from Beaminster were called to Bradford Road, Crewkerne, shortly after 1am on Sunday. They found the car well-alight and used two breathing apparatus and two hosereel jets
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Warning to parents as children go missing on crowded beaches
Coastguards have issued a plea for parents to keep a close eye on their children at the beach this weekend after responding to numerous calls for help to find missing children yesterday. Ian Guy, Duty Controller for HM Coastguard said: "It’s always
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Man injured in beach fall
A man has been injured after falling at the beach. Coastguards were called to Charmouth beach shortly after 4pm on Tuesday to find the 50-year-old man with a broken ankle. Officers from Lyme Regis attended and treated the man while team members
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Popular flower and dog show returns tomorrow
A popular flower show returns tomorrow and all - including your four-legged friends - are welcome. The Whitchurch, Morcombelake and Ryall annual flower and dog show returns to Whitchurch Canonicorum village hall from 2pm to 5pm. There will be
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A new cadet force, science lab and speeding problems: Looking back at News headlines
25 YEARS AGO AUGUST 26, 1994 PARKING PROBLEMS: Plans to create a private car park in a field at Eype could solve traffic problems in the village, according to some residents. David Lee is seeking planning consent to turn a corner of his land
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In the Dock: Recent west Dorset cases before the courts
WEST DORSET MARK DENTITH, aged 59, of Normandy Way, Bridport. Admitted without lawful excuse damaging a glazed door to the value of £305.64 belonging to Dorset Police. Discharged conditionally for 12 months. To pay compensation of £305.64. ALEC
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Dancing, outdoor stages and a poignant concert - your guide to next weekend's folk festival
IMMERSE yourself in folk music next weekend. Lyme Folk Weekend begins next Friday and continues until Sunday. It will features musical acts performing at the Marine Theatre and outdoor performances on Marine Parade, in Theatre Square and on the
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Meet the mad scientists of pop
WILDLY popular musical infotainment can be enjoyed with a critically acclaimed cabaret duo. Frisky and Mannish will perform Frisky and Mannish's Pop Lab at Bridport Arts Centre on Friday, September 20. Celebrating 10 years since they burst onto
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Two people set out to sea in inflatable 'not seen to return'
Two beachgoers gave onlookers a scare when they set out to sea on an inflatable and were not seen to return. West Bay Coastguard Rescue Team was called to Burton Bradstock shortly after 12pm yesterday. Officers quickly made their way to the
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Top chefs, talks and tastings from local producers: Delicious food festival to return in aid of good causes
Mark Hix’s Food Rocks returns to Lyme Regis for its eighth year on September 8 and 9. Expect all things food and drink from Dorset and the surrounding area with cooking demonstrations from top chefs, talks and tastings from local producers. The
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A guided walk is being arranged through one of Dorset's 'prettiest' villages
FIND out more about the history of one of west Dorset’s prettiest villages through a guided walk. Rod Jones is inviting people to join him on a tour of Burton Bradstock on Thursday, August 29 from 2pm. It will be a relaxed walk around the village