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90 at 90, the ride of a lifetime using different modes of transport

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90 at 90, the ride of a lifetime on different modes of transport
David Laurillard , 90, decided to try 90 different modes of transport as a birthday challenge.
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September 18, 2026 at 6:39 AM
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Seaside bed and breakfast 'won't be bullied' by Airbnb in name dispute

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Seaside bed and breakfast
A PORTLAND non-profit organisation says it will not be "bullied" after becoming embroiled in a trademark dispute with global accommodation…
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September 17, 2026 at 11:55 PM
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Three-year-old girl still in hospital after swimming in harbour led to E.coli

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Three-year-old girl still in hospital after swimming in harbour led to E.coli
3-year-old Ivy Foster remains in hospital more than a week after her readmission to hospital following an E. coli infection related to swimming in…
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September 17, 2026 at 11:24 PM
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Cherries fans hail historic day in San Sebastian

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AFC Bournemouth fans hail historic day in San Sebastian
AFC Bournemouth fans gather in San Sebastian ahead of the club's first European fixture.
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September 17, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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Town centre supermarket reopens after major makeover

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Town centre supermarket reopens after major makeover
Residents in Dorchester are being welcomed back through the doors of the newly refurbished Iceland store following a major makeover
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September 17, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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Officers explain the huge challenges as they reflect on 'busiest year' for wildfires

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Officers explain the huge challenges as they reflect on
Dorset fire service faces intense wildfire summer as 729 outdoor fires recorded
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September 17, 2026 at 8:26 AM
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Study aims to cut veterans' dementia risk

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Bournemouth University study aims to cut veterans' dementia risk
The research examines how lifestyle changes could reduce risks for those who served in the military.
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September 17, 2026 at 5:24 AM
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Bike and power tools stolen in garage burglary

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Bike and power tools stolen in garage burglary
A motorbike has been stolen during a garage burglary in west Dorset
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September 17, 2026 at 3:10 AM
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Bournemouth actor stars in new spy thriller Knightfall alongside Hollywood stars

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Bournemouth actor stars in new spy thriller Knightfall alongside Hollywood stars
Bournemouth actor Charles Smith stars alongside screen veterans in new spy thriller Knightfall
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September 16, 2026 at 11:39 PM
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Ketamine addicts risk 'falling through the cracks' after young woman's death

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Ketamine addicts risk
Patients suffering from ketamine addiction risk "falling through the cracks" because of a lack of co-ordinated care and treatment…
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September 16, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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LIVE: Three car crash forces lane closure near roundabout

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LIVE: Three car crash forces lane closure near roundabout
A crash on the A354 near to the Jurassic Roundabout is causing delays to traffic heading into Weymouth.
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September 16, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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More than £2.3m spent repairing potholes across county

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More than £2.3m spent repairing potholes across county
Dorset Council spent more than £2.3 million repairing potholes across the county during the last financial year, newly released figures show
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September 16, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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White-tailed eagle chicks fledge for fourth year

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White-tailed eagle chicks fledge again amid reintroduction project
The Forestry England and the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation reintroduction project began in 2019.
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September 16, 2026 at 10:54 AM
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Man wanted in connection with domestic violence arrested

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Man wanted in connection with domestic violence arrested
A man who was wanted in connection to domestic violence has been found after searches
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September 16, 2026 at 8:55 AM
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The Weymouth nightclub where everyone ended up after the match

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The Weymouth nightclub where everyone ended up after the match
Memories are flooding back of Weymouth's popular Terra Cotta club that was next to Weymouth FC
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September 16, 2026 at 6:25 AM
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The retailers fighting shoplifting one social media post at a time

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How retailers in the south of England are fighting back against shoplifting
Shopkeepers tell the BBC why they are turning to social media to name and shame shoplifters.
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September 16, 2026 at 5:55 AM
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Everything you need to know about road closures for this weekend's Ironman race

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Everything you need to know about road closures for this weekend
Drivers are being urged to plan ahead as extensive road closures come into force across Weymouth and Dorset for this weekend's IRONMAN 70.3 race
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September 16, 2026 at 3:09 AM
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Council refuses to rule out tax rise above 5%

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BCP Council refuses to rule out tax rise above 5%
BCP Council says it has not ruled out raising council tax to help close a £27m budget gap.
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September 15, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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'Wildfires more frequent, larger and harder to contain, and proper funding is needed'

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'Wildfires more frequent, larger and harder to contain, and proper funding is needed'
Dorset firefighter warns wildfires are rising in frequency and scale, straining Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Service resources.
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September 15, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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The Weymouth bridge that found a second life in a Dorset village

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The Weymouth bridge that found a second life in a Dorset village
The 1824 Weymouth Town Bridge was rehomed in the Dorset village of Briantspuddle
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September 15, 2026 at 6:54 AM
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'Lifeboat crews can't just leave migrants to drown'

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Former RNLI officer says crews have duty to help migrants at sea
Peter Burt tells the BBC that crews have a duty to rescue anyone in distress, regardless of who they are.
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September 15, 2026 at 5:26 AM
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Objectors raise ‘extraordinary’ issue over plan for 500 homes

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Objectors raise ‘extraordinary’ issue over plan for 500 homes
OBJECTORS to the 500-homes planned at Stinsford Hill say it is “extraordinary” that the North Dorchester Consortium have not mentioned in their…
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September 15, 2026 at 3:24 AM
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Gull feeding branded 'anti-social behaviour' by frustrated resident

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Gull feeding branded
A Bridport reader has backed a recent letter about feeding seagulls, arguing it's 'anti-social behaviour'
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September 14, 2026 at 6:54 AM
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Arts council designation for Thomas Hardy collection

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Thomas Hardy collection receives Arts Council England Designation
The award acknowledges the cultural importance of Dorset Museum & Art Gallery's collection.
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September 14, 2026 at 6:24 AM
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'I'm lucky for the life I have today after cancer battle, now I want to help others'

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'I'm lucky for the life I have today after cancer battle, now I want to help others'
A MAN who battled blood cancer says he's lucky for the life he has today - and now hopes he can give back to support others.
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September 14, 2026 at 3:09 AM