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Walkers take a stroll at Upton Country Park to fundraise for Dorset hospitals
WALKERS took to Upton Country Park in Poole to fundraise for University Hopsital’s Dorset with many dressing up for the event. Choosing to walk either 3km, 5km, or 10km, participants met at 10.30am on September 28 to get ready for UHD’s Walk for
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Crowds wowed by huge exhibitions at Arts by the Sea in Bournemouth
VISITORS flocked to Bournemouth lower gardens and promenade for the 2024 Arts by the Sea festival. Taking place from September 27-29, Bournemouth’s Art by the Sea festival has drawn the public down to the beach and town centre to see several performances
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Yellow warning put across Dorset as heavy rain set to fall
THE Met Office has released a yellow warning ahead of expected heavy rainfall in Dorset and most of the South Coast. The meteorologists have reported that heavy rainfall should be expected across the evening and night on September 29 into September
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Massive cliff erosion among the pictures unearthed of life in the 1960s and 70s
This is the sixth in our series of photo spreads of pictures taken by former Dorset Evening Echo photographer Harry Green. As you can see, Harry captured a wide range of goings on in Weymouth and elsewhere in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. From
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Arts by the Sea festival finale moved to Saturday due to weather
THE finale for this weekend's Arts by the Sea festival has been moved forward by a day after bad weather has been predicted on Sunday. Festival organisers have confirmed that the bonfire and fireworks event that was meant to mark the end of the
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Met Office warns UK to be hit with more strong wind and first autumn frost
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for wind across parts of the UK as more blustery conditions and rain move in this weekend. Areas across England have suffered heavy rain and localised flooding in recent days, with commuters facing widespread
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Superb Sunday Lunches in Dorset
Gathering for a Sunday roast lunch at a local pub or restaurant is a cherished tradition that brings joy and comfort to many. Whether you’re indulging in a classic meat-based meal or enjoying a thoughtfully crafted vegetarian or vegan option, the experience
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Dorset's worst 'turd towns' highlighted in viral YouTube video
A video by YouTuber Turdtowns has listed Dorset's six worst places to live. The video is titled 'Six disgusting towns in Dorset you need to avoid' and has nearly 200,000 views. Ranking predominantly relies on factors such as crime rates, housing
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Popular soul group to serenade audiences at the Pavilion this Halloween
AN ICONIC soul group are heading to Bournemouth this October. The Stylistics consist of Airrion Love and Herb Murrell (from the original line up) with Barrington ‘Bo’ Henderson and Jason Sharp who will be reminiscing on their greatest hits at
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New church building to open following major rebuild project
A CHURCH in Poole re-opening following a major rebuild project. The Church of the Good Shepherd has announced the new building in Herbet Avenue will be opened next month. Over the past year, the original 1931 timber building has been demolished
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Navy helicopter in sea tragedy brought ashore
PART of the Royal Navy helicopter which ditched in the sea off Dorset during a night-flying exercise - resulting in the death of a crewman - has been brought ashore. A Merlin Mk4 helicopter ditched - a deliberate emergency landing on water - with
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Litter of rescue kittens rehomed at Bournemouth cat cafe
A POPULAR cat shop in Bournemouth has adopted a litter of kittens into its store. Pause Cat Café in Bournemouth welcomed four rescue kittens from Dorset community group and animal rescue, Waif’s and Stray’s. It is estimated that the kittens
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Uninsured driver's car seized by police
An uninsured driver's car has been seized by police. Police spotted the uninsured vehicle late last night whilst it was being driven in Shaftesbury. The driver initially officers the 'slip', but police were able to eventually track it down.
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Selling Poole civic centre would be 'act of public vandalism'
SELLING Poole civic centre is an “act of public vandalism”, the town’s MP has said. Neil Duncan-Jordan has lamented BCP Council’s report recommending the local authority sells the civic centre in Municipal Road. As reported, selling the asset
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'We are thrilled': Marina picks up prestigious award
POOLE Quay Boat Haven and Port of Poole Marina has picked up its fifth 'Marina of the Year' title. It was named winner of the TYHA Coastal Marina of the Year Award (Under 250 Berths) at the Southampton Boat Show 2024. The TYHA (The Yacht Harbour