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Weymouth rafts

Bid to get popular swimming rafts back for summer fails

Musician Billy Bragg at a previous protest against the waste incinerator in Weymouth

Musician Billy Bragg at a previous protest against the waste incinerator in Weymouth

Portland waste incinerator

Internationally renowned musician to headline 'protestival' against incinerator

Planters on the pavement at Norburton- Annings Lane junction

Planters on the pavement at Norburton- Annings Lane junction

Planning and development

Pretty planters removed by 'petty' council - parking now a nightmare for residents

Cllr Gill Taylor says medical services are 'not good enough' after Chickerell's only GP surgery shut down in 2019

Cllr Gill Taylor says medical services are 'not good enough' after Chickerell's only GP surgery shut down in 2019

Town's medical services 'not good enough' but talks underway for new GP surgery

Mike Green and his police dogs, Gerri and Fuzz

Mike Green and his police dogs, Gerri and Fuzz

Police dogs and handler responsible for finding £200k hidden in back of car awarded

Long-time customer reacts to Halifax closure in Weymouth

St John's Church in Greenhill, Weymouth, in 1880

St John's Church in Greenhill, Weymouth, in 1880

The Dorset seaside gothic church that shaped generations

Students on a protest march in Dorchester

Students on a protest march in Dorchester

'We will stand up to racism and hate' - Students march through town in protest

Knoll House Hotel June 2026

Knoll House Hotel June 2026

Plans for 'world-class’ luxury hotel at beauty spot

Richard Beech and David Tomlinson - co-owners of the shop

Richard Beech and David Tomlinson - co-owners of the shop

Business to represent county for bookshop week of celebrations

New 24 hour phone line launched to protect residents from scams

The Met Office has forecast sunny weather over the weekend in Bridport, Dorchester, Portland and Weymouth.

The Met Office has forecast sunny weather over the weekend in Bridport, Dorchester, Portland and Weymouth.

Weather forecast for Dorset over upcoming weekend

Gillingham Hockey Club took part in a match during the opening day event

Gillingham Hockey Club took part in a match during the opening day event

School unveils newly refurbished astro turf set to benefit wider community

Eectric car charging point
Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne/PA Wire.

Eectric car charging point
Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne/PA Wire.

Planning and development

Council plans to ‘move away from fossil fuels’

The Plaza cinema, Dorchester

The Plaza cinema, Dorchester

What's on in cinemas in Bridport, Dorchester and Wareham this weekend

The water meadow site adjacent to the Thomas Hardy Trail and a short stroll from Stinsford Church

The water meadow site adjacent to the Thomas Hardy Trail and a short stroll from Stinsford Church

Charity seeks sponsorship to plant hundreds of trees in Dorset for centenary

The Sherborne Voluntary Ambulance (SVA) marked a significant milestone at a special event held at Sherborne Boys School on May 26, celebrating long-standing service, new leadership, and the arrival of a new community bus.

The Sherborne Voluntary Ambulance (SVA) marked a significant milestone at a special event held at Sherborne Boys School on May 26, celebrating long-standing service, new leadership, and the arrival of a new community bus.

Sherborne Voluntary Ambulance

Much-loved Sherborne ambulance charity celebrates volunteers and new bus

The H&W team at The Quay, Poole

The H&W team at The Quay, Poole

Independent brewery in Dorset raises a glass to 249 years of brewing

Eddie Gripper will perform at the Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis on June 28

Eddie Gripper will perform at the Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis on June 28

Marine Theatre Lyme Regis

Rising star of the jazz scene to perform in Dorset later this month

Two teams from The Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester achieved outstanding success at the National Big Bang Competition, winning major prizes.

Two teams from The Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester achieved outstanding success at the National Big Bang Competition, winning major prizes.

National Big Bang Competition

Students from Dorchester school win big at UK's biggest STEM competition

Help & Care have been commissioned by Dorset Council to run the six-month pilot with a focus at Dorset County Hospital to reduce unplanned admissions and readmissions.

Help & Care have been commissioned by Dorset Council to run the six-month pilot with a focus at Dorset County Hospital to reduce unplanned admissions and readmissions.

Dorset County Hospital

New hospital carers pilot launched at Dorset County Hospital during Carers Week

Everything you need to know about the new Wegovy weight loss pill

Halifax on St Mary Street, Weymouth

Halifax on St Mary Street, Weymouth

'Sad loss' as another bank to close in town

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Volunteer coastguards lose emergency callout pay after court ruling

MARINA arriving at the entrance to Portland Harbour. Taken from Newton's Cove

MARINA arriving at the entrance to Portland Harbour. Taken from Newton's Cove

Cruise ship carrying over a thousand passengers arrives in port

Friends take on extreme challenges to help dad with incurable cancer

Man fined £200 for accidentally dropping a teabag in Mc Dondald's car park

Man fined £200 for accidentally dropping a teabag in Mc Dondald's car park

Man fined £200 by traffic warden for accidentally dropping a teabag

Bournemouth Airport

Bournemouth Airport announces huge sale on Jet2 flights

A file image of a fire engine

A file image of a fire engine

Firefighters called to 'explosion' in town centre

Ferndown Upper School, Cherry Grove, Ferndown

Ferndown Upper School, Cherry Grove, Ferndown

School address rumours student carried knife into school

Teen Emily has now been found

Teen Emily has now been found

15-year-old girl reported as missing from Dorset Hospital

The fire in Ibbertson Road

The fire in Ibbertson Road

Watch - Fire breaks out late at night at Dorset property

Trains services cancelled due to broken track

Items stolen from multiple town centre stores

Items stolen from multiple town centre stores

Shoplifter banned from Weymouth town centre

Police officers seized alcohol from three young adults after it had been stolen from Tesco in Weymouth town centre

Police officers seized alcohol from three young adults after it had been stolen from Tesco in Weymouth town centre

Three detained after alcohol stolen from town centre supermarket

Delays to trains due to signalling problem

Commercial lorry drivers are being warned of the risks of drug driving after several failed roadside drug tests

Commercial lorry drivers are being warned of the risks of drug driving after several failed roadside drug tests

Warning after lorry drivers test positive for drugs whilst driving

Portland Pirate Day returns on Sunday

Portland Pirate Day returns on Sunday

Countdown is on for pirates to take over Portland

The best Dorset pubs to watch the World Cup 2026 in

The best Dorset pubs to watch the World Cup 2026 in

The best Dorset pubs to watch the World Cup 2026 in

Halifax closure sparks fears that Weymouth town centre will be 'left behind'

Halifax closure sparks fears that Weymouth town centre will be 'left behind'

Weymouth Halifax closure sparks fears town will be ‘left behind’

Tilly- Swanage Coastguard

Tilly- Swanage Coastguard

'Accident waiting to happen': Calls for more signs after dog fell from cliff

Fundraising week for lifesavers back this summer

Headteacher Mike Motteram and students celebrating their Ofsted report

Headteacher Mike Motteram and students celebrating their Ofsted report

Positive Ofsted report marks 'important milestone' says Dorset school

Firefighters checking the fire is out on Thursday morning

Firefighters checking the fire is out on Thursday morning

Neighbours describe how fire devastated Bournemouth home 'in minutes'

We Out Here Festival, photographed by Sienna Lorraine Gray, Khroma Collective

We Out Here Festival, photographed by Sienna Lorraine Gray, Khroma Collective

We Out Here Festival

Dorset music festival named among the UK's best-value festivals

Funeral Services

A trusted setting for intimate farewells: the Casterbridge Chapel

Sport

Charlotte Mandale in action

Cricket chair recognised for changing game as part of world cup campaign

Gillingham Hockey Club took part in a match during the opening day event

Gillingham Hockey Club took part in a match during the opening day event

School unveils newly refurbished astro turf set to benefit wider community

Tom Smith is one of four players announced to be leaving Dorchester Town this summer

Tom Smith is one of four players announced to be leaving Dorchester Town this summer

Dorchester Town FC

Four Magpies players head for exit as squad rebuild continues

Weymouth manager Jamie Wells is pleased with the club's summer transfer dealings so far.

Weymouth manager Jamie Wells is pleased with the club's summer transfer dealings so far.

Terras transfers show 'statement of intent' as club aims for instant return to Step 3

Matt Buse has re-signed for Dorchester for the 2026/27 season

Matt Buse has re-signed for Dorchester for the 2026/27 season

Dorchester Town FC

Midfielder commits to Magpies for upcoming season

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National Sport

Arne Slot believes Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool ‘a legend’ (Peter Byrne/PA)

Arne Slot believes Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool ‘a legend’ (Peter Byrne/PA)

Arne Slot says Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool ‘as a legend’

South Korea’s Hwang In-beom, right, scores the equaliser against the Czech Republic (Moises Castillo/AP)

South Korea’s Hwang In-beom, right, scores the equaliser against the Czech Republic (Moises Castillo/AP)

South Korea come from behind to beat Czech Republic

Rahiebb heads up Roger Varian’s Royal Ascot team (Mike Egerton/PA)

Rahiebb heads up Roger Varian’s Royal Ascot team (Mike Egerton/PA)

Rahiebb to fly the flag for Varian at Royal Ascot

Raul Jimenez scored Mexico’s second as they got off to a winning start in the 2026 World Cup (Natacha Pisarenko/AP)

Raul Jimenez scored Mexico’s second as they got off to a winning start in the 2026 World Cup (Natacha Pisarenko/AP)

Raul Jimenez scores as World Cup hosts Mexico grab opening win over South Africa

Jose Mourinho has signed a three-year deal to return to Real Madrid (Mike Egerton/PA)

Jose Mourinho has signed a three-year deal to return to Real Madrid (Mike Egerton/PA)

Jose Mourinho back as Real Madrid boss as president Florentino Perez re-elected

Serena Williams (right) offered condolences after Victoria Mboko (left) was ruled out (Adam Davy/PA)

Serena Williams (right) offered condolences after Victoria Mboko (left) was ruled out (Adam Davy/PA)

Serena Williams wishes the best for Victoria Mboko as Queen’s comeback cut short

Nat Sciver-Brunt returned from a calf tear this week (Mike Egerton/PA)

Nat Sciver-Brunt returned from a calf tear this week (Mike Egerton/PA)

Nat Sciver-Brunt hopes extra pressure as hosts boosts England at World Cup

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Letters to the Editor

Easy Tiger store at the Triangle

Easy Tiger store at the Triangle

Letter: "I am a 74-year-old woman and I own a sex toy"

An undated photochrom letter card showing Sandbanks ferry and the Haven Hotel in the background on the right. Submitted by Ken MartMade by Photochrom Co Ltd based in Kent

An undated photochrom letter card showing Sandbanks ferry and the Haven Hotel in the background on the right. Submitted by Ken MartMade by Photochrom Co Ltd based in Kent

'The fascinating history of the Sandbanks ferry'

Drone picture of Bournemouth beach Image: Daily Echo

Drone picture of Bournemouth beach Image: Daily Echo

Local government

Letter: 'Bournemouth and Christchurch remain Hampshire towns'

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Dorchester

Charlotte Mandale in action

Cricket chair recognised for changing game as part of world cup campaign

Weymouth rafts

Weymouth rafts

Bid to get popular swimming rafts back for summer fails

Musician Billy Bragg at a previous protest against the waste incinerator in Weymouth

Musician Billy Bragg at a previous protest against the waste incinerator in Weymouth

Portland waste incinerator

Internationally renowned musician to headline 'protestival' against incinerator

Planters on the pavement at Norburton- Annings Lane junction

Planters on the pavement at Norburton- Annings Lane junction

Planning and development

Pretty planters removed by 'petty' council - parking now a nightmare for residents

Cllr Gill Taylor says medical services are 'not good enough' after Chickerell's only GP surgery shut down in 2019

Cllr Gill Taylor says medical services are 'not good enough' after Chickerell's only GP surgery shut down in 2019

Town's medical services 'not good enough' but talks underway for new GP surgery

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In The Dock

Man assaulted five people in one day at hospital - In the Dock

Road closure on the day of the crash. Inset: Justin Loveland - Becky Blake (archive)

Road closure on the day of the crash. Inset: Justin Loveland - Becky Blake (archive)

Former councillor admits causing death of much‑loved teacher after junction crash

Mali the French Bulldog had to be put to sleep

Mali the French Bulldog had to be put to sleep

Woman banned from keeping animals after dog left in such state it had to be put down

XL bully stock image

XL bully stock image

Woman sentenced over XL Bully breeding after armed police raid

L: Arjol Haxhija. R: Jurjingo Berisha

L: Arjol Haxhija. R: Jurjingo Berisha

Teens jailed for more than a decade for 'savage' stabbing

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The SNP is facing continuing pressure to hold an inquiry into Peter Murrell’s embezzlement ‘crime spree’ (Jane Barlow/PA)

The SNP is facing continuing pressure to hold an inquiry into Peter Murrell’s embezzlement ‘crime spree’ (Jane Barlow/PA)

Murrell inquiry could help ‘restore public trust’ in politics, Labour claims

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and then-defence secretary John Healey in front of a UK Typhoon fighter jet at Tusas airbase in Ankara during a visit to Turkey in October 2025 (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and then-defence secretary John Healey in front of a UK Typhoon fighter jet at Tusas airbase in Ankara during a visit to Turkey in October 2025 (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Starmer’s authority shaken by defence secretary’s exit over military funding

John Swinney is a passionate supporter of the national team (Jane Barlow/PA)

John Swinney is a passionate supporter of the national team (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scotland have ‘really good prospects’ for World Cup, says optimistic Swinney

Patient Katie Tinkler receiving breakthrough treatment for lupus at University College London Hospital in London. Mrs Tinkler has gone into remission thanks to the treatment, which experts believe could lead to a cure. PA.

Patient Katie Tinkler receiving breakthrough treatment for lupus at University College London Hospital in London. Mrs Tinkler has gone into remission thanks to the treatment, which experts believe could lead to a cure. PA.

Patients given ‘immune reset’ treatment on NHS go into remission

Noah Donohoe was found dead in a storm drain in north Belfast in June 2020 (PSNI/PA)

Noah Donohoe was found dead in a storm drain in north Belfast in June 2020 (PSNI/PA)

Operator explains difficulties tracking people on CCTV to Noah Donohoe inquest

John Healey has resigned as defence secretary citing inadequate funding for the Defence Investment Plan. (Kin Cheung/PA)

John Healey has resigned as defence secretary citing inadequate funding for the Defence Investment Plan. (Kin Cheung/PA)

Defence secretary quits over armed forces funding

Staff at Barclays will get a pay rise (Alamy/PA)

Staff at Barclays will get a pay rise (Alamy/PA)

Barclays to give around 20,000 UK staff a 5.35% pay rise

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