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Police commissioner speaks out on violence against women
Dorset's police and crime commissioner delivered the opening address at a conference tackling violence against women. The Office of Police and Crime Commissioner in Dorset organised and hosted the conference for educational professionals including
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Dad-of-three bowled over by friend's kind gesture to support his family
A father-of-three and publican is overwhelmed after his friend decided to take on a challenge to raise awareness of a medical condition affecting his family. Prior to the Covid lockdowns in 2019, Ben Carter found out his eldest son, Noah, now 13
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Iconic biscuit factory could be turned into homes
The famous ‘Dorset Knobs’ biscuit factory at Morcombelake could be converted into eight homes. A planning application for the change has been lodged with Dorset Council for the Bakery Lane site by Moores Biscuits Ltd, now based in Bridport.
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Drugs found during police raid in Bridport
Suspected class A drugs and psychoactive drugs have been found at an address in Bridport. Officers from West Dorset and Weymouth Neighbourhood Policing Teams, as well as the Force Support Group, carried out a warrant at an address in St Michael's
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'Cold callers' target elderly woman with dementia
An elderly woman with dementia was targeted by suspected cold callers who fled the scene. Officers on patrol in Bridport town centre received a report of "suspicious activity" today, Tuesday, July 23, in the West Allington area. Two men reportedly
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Deadline approaching for popular summer gardening show
The entries deadline is fast approaching a summer gardening and produce show. Entrants for the Uplyme & Lyme Regis Horticultural Society Summer Show at Uplyme Village Hall are invited to submit their entry form by 8pm on Wednesday, July 31.
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TV presenter urges you to share favourite seaside memories
Members of the public are being urged to share their favourite seaside memories as part of a marine conservation week. Dorset Wildlife Trust is encouraging people to join in with their annual celebration of the sea for National Marine Week.
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Rural road closure for drainage works
A rural road will be closed to allow for drainage and surfacing works to be carried out. Benville Lane near Corscombe and off Toller Down Gate on the A356 will be shut in its entirety from August 27 until September 2. A locally signed diversion
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'The elephant in the room' - Schools urged to sign up to 'unique' art trail
Schools in Dorset are being encouraged to sign up to a unique learning opportunity as part of an exciting art trail. Stampede by the Sea is coming to Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis next spring and will see 50 brightly decorated elephants dotted
