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'Nature emergency' set to be declared for Dorset
A ‘NATURE EMERGENCY’ could be declared by Dorset Council this week. It follows on the from the climate and environment emergency the authority declared five years ago. The latest proposal comes from council leader Nick Ireland with the support
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Pictures: Popular event returns after five years
Organisers have shared their delight as a quirky local festival made its grand return after a five year hiatus. The Dorset Knob Throwing Festival, also known as KnobFest, was held on Sunday in conjunction with the Cattistock Countryside Show off
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Call for increase in west Dorset taxi fares
A REVIEW of Dorset Council area taxi fares is expected to be held later in the year. It follows a request from a a taxi company for a review, suggesting that the first mile rate be increased by 40p, and each subsequent mile by 20p more. The
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Randell hammers 172* as Portland thump Beaminster
PORTLAND RT 343-4 (20pts) beat BEAMINSTER 186 (6pts) by 157 runs MATT Randell hammered a scintillating 172 not out as Portland Red Triangle thumped County Division One strugglers Beaminster by 157 runs at Reforne. Randell’s century came off
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Fire engines could be axed in Dorset as 'a direct result of inadequate funding'
EIGHT fire engines could be axed across Dorset and Wiltshire, the Fire Brigades Union has said. It is reported Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is planning to cut eight engines from stations throughout the service area as a result
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PICTURES: Big bands take to stage as music festival returns
Jurassic Fields Festival returned over the weekend for three days of music. Gentlemen's Dub Club at Jurassic Fields 2024 (Image: Cristiano Magaglio) A host of big names came to West Bay Fields to perform over Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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Traditional village fete set for grand return
A fete set in a picturesque Dorset village is set to return next month. The popular Loders Fete will return to Loders Court on Saturday, August 3 from 2pm - 5pm in support of the local church and community organisations. The traditional village
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Man taken to hospital and arrested following A35 crash
A man was taken to hospital and arrested following a crash on the A35. The man aged in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of driving offences after a van collided with a tree near Dorchester. The incident took place at 7.34am on Sunday, July
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Overgrown roundabout will be cut TODAY
The overgrown greenery on a busy roundabout is set to be cut today. The Crown Roundabout in Bridport is set to be neatened up today (Monday, July 15), by National Highways contractors, subject to the weather. It comes after East Road Roundabout
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Changes planned for rural energy plant
CHANGES are being requested for the anaerobic digester on Duchy of Cornwall land west of Dorchester. The plant, which was opened by the King, is seeking to up the number of vehicles visiting the site, off the Monkeys Jump to Martinstown road, compared
