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Coastguard search for "high risk" missing person
A "high risk" missing person was found with the assistance of the coastguard team in Lyme Regis. The Lyme Regis coastguard team was sent at 3.47am today, Wednesday, July 10, to assist Beer Coastguard and Devon and Cornwall Police with the search
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Don't miss tomorrow's 16 page prom special in the Bridport News
PROMS and balls have been held across west Dorset with students saying a fond farewell to their classmates and teachers as the school year comes to an end. Red carpets were rolled out as events were held at the Tithe Barn in Symondsbury and Haselbury
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Person dies following incident on railway
A person has died following an incident on the train tracks. Emergency services were called to the tracks near Dorchester this morning to reports of a casualty on the tracks. Officers from British Transport Police attended, and the person was
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Major search after clothes found on sea wall
A major search was conducted along the coastline after clothes were found on the Lyme Regis sea wall. The coastguard rescue team and RNLI from Lyme Regis were called out at 6.20pm on Tuesday, July 9, to assist Dorset Police after a wet unattended
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Vehicle fire blocks A35
The A35 was blocked due to a vehicle fire Dorset Police received a report of a vehicle fire in a layby near to the Stinsford Roundabout on the A35 near Dorchester. People were diverted around Stinsford Hill and traffic delays were reported
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Tourism hit by 'ill-conceived and confused' campsite rules
DORSET could be missing out on massive amounts of tourism income this year – according to local campsite owners. They claim that Dorset Council is misinterpreting Natural England’s planning guidelines for sites – by not allowing some to open with
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Emergency services incident causing major train disruption
There has been major disruption this morning expected to impact rail commuters. Emergency services are attending an incident which is affecting South Western Railway trains between Wareham and Weymouth. All lines on this route are blocked whilst
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Teddy made from paramedic uniform raised impressive amount for charity
A teddy bear made from an old paramedic uniform has been auctioned off for charity. The bear which was crafted by a former patient was made from an old South Western Ambulance Service uniform. It fetched an impressive £100 at auction, with
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Hackles raised over naming Freemasons in council 'conduct report'
NAMING the Freemasons in a report about local government conduct has raised hackles at Dorset Council. Conservative group leader, Cllr Andrew Parry, said it was unfair to single out the organisation when other groups, such as Extinction Rebellion
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Council audit costs soar by 150 per cent
AUDIT costs at a minimum of £572,000 have been questioned at a Dorset council meeting. The fee, from accountancy firm Grant Thornton, is reported to be 150% more than previous charges for the annual audit of council accounts. Murray Jackson