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Man arrested on suspicion of arson after two early-hour fires
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after two fires in the early hours of this morning. Police and the fire services were called to reports of a fire at a property on Bridge Street, Lyme Regis, just before 3am today (Monday). A further
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Three injured in crash over the border
Three people have been injured in a crash just over the border. Part of the A35 was closed yesterday afternoon (Monday) after a car left the road and ended up on its side near the BP petrol station at Honiton. Initially the road was blocked
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Unwanted fish being dumped back in sea, investigation finds
UNWANTED fish are being dumped back into the sea despite new EU laws designed to stop waste, an investigation has found. Under the recently established laws, fishermen are no longer supposed to "discard" fish when they catch more than their quota
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Work to improve flood defences resumes
Work to improve flood defences has started again after a summer break. Work on the new sea defence wall along West Bay promenade started earlier this year and stonemasons returned yesterday (Monday) to complete the facing of the new wall, which
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Film buffs to enjoy story of passionate environmentalist in new season
AS The Bridport Film Society enters its 55th year, an exciting programme of screenings has been announced. Aiming to bring audiences the best and most unusual films from across the globe, the new season will feature a wealth of international works
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Letter: Thanks from our tiny hamlet for marathon help
The Shave Cross Marathon Committee would like to thank everyone who made the weekend such a success. Shave Cross is a very small hamlet of only some 10 or so houses and we rely heavily on our sponsors and helpers. Thank you also to everyone who
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CCTV could be watching over this high street in a new plan
Members of Lyme Regis Town Council will consider whether to install a CCTV camera at the top of Broad Street at their meeting this Wednesday. Councillors will also discuss whether the council should apply for grant funding of £6,000 for the link
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'At risk' middle-aged drinkers should have a few booze-free days
Less than half of 40 to 64 year old drinkers in the region – the age group most at-risk of alcohol-related health harms – have tried to reduce their drinking, new figures reveal. It comes as research shows one in five think they will have increased
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£5.5m overspend prompts county to try and reduce number of children it has in its care
Rising costs and better outcomes for children are encouraging Dorset Council to look at ways of reducing the number of children it has in its care. Changes are being considered about how services are commissioned with a more proactive involvement
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Funding lifeline blow as discretionary rate relief could end for charity shops
Changes could be made to the rules for Dorset charities and not for profit organisations to claim discretionary rate relief. A new policy could exclude most charity shops from the scheme, as Dorset Council struggles to balance its budgets. They
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New chapter for cancer support group as power of reading boosts health and wellbeing
A cancer support group welcomed an author give the first of a series of presentations on health and wellbeing. Dr Jo Cotton, a co-founder of The Living Tree, welcomed Anne Allen to talk about her latest book The Inheritance. It was the first
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Inspirational young Abbie is up for an award
A charity shop volunteer has been recognised for all her work and shortlisted for an award. Abbie Button has been volunteering at YMCA charity shop in Bridport for around 13 months and comes with her carer Tracey Marles. Abbie has autism and sensory
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Be a lifesaver - and talk to your family about organ donation
An urgent call is being made today for people to talk to their families about organ donation. It comes as it is revealed 63 people in Dorset had their lives saved by a transplant last year. Currently, 55 in the county are still waiting for that
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Pleas for more families to take on foster children
Families in Dorset with children that have left home for university are being urged to become foster parents as the number of young people in care continues to rise. With more than 200,000 18-year olds from across the UK being offered a university
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Here's where Dorset Police No Excuse and speed camera vans will be this week
Monday September 2 Camera Team Covering: Poole South, including but not limited to: Hamworthy, Oakdale, Parkstone, Branksome and Canford Cliffs. Poole North, including but not limited to: Oakley, Broadstone, Creekmoor, Canford Magna, Canford