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Crash on main road causing delays

Two vehicle crash on main road

Dorchester Road (from top right clockwise: Lynn Miller, Julia Hughes, and Mr and Mrs Lee)

Dorchester Road (from top right clockwise: Lynn Miller, Julia Hughes, and Mr and Mrs Lee)

Planning and development

Residents worried as they brace for 15-week main road closure

Hundreds of pirates parade through the town centre in Weymouth during the annual pirate weekend. 3rd October 2026. Picture Credit: Graham Hunt Photography

Hundreds of pirates parade through the town centre in Weymouth during the annual pirate weekend. 3rd October 2026. Picture Credit: Graham Hunt Photography

Pictures: Thousands turn out for weekend of pirate antics

Traffic delays continue following work on main route

Claire Dixon, executive director of Dorset Museum and Art Gallery

Claire Dixon, executive director of Dorset Museum and Art Gallery

Cultural attractions

Museum loses close to £5 million since revamp

Weymouth Lifeboat leaving the station

Weymouth Lifeboat leaving the station

Lifeboat called to sinking boat with passengers onboard

Weymouth players after the final whistle following their 5-1 defeat at the hands of SE Dons in the FA Cup third qualifying round on Saturday, October 3

Weymouth players after the final whistle following their 5-1 defeat at the hands of SE Dons in the FA Cup third qualifying round on Saturday, October 3

Terras exit FA Cup after SE Dons hit five to cruise into next round

Dorset Echo reporters Andy Jones and Chloe Boden sampled the food at the Marquis of Granby in Weymouth

Dorset Echo reporters Andy Jones and Chloe Boden sampled the food at the Marquis of Granby in Weymouth

We went for a hearty pub lunch and were not disappointed

Weymouth Lifeboat

Weymouth Lifeboat

Two sailors rescued from sinking boat taking on water by Weymouth lifeboats

Weymouth manager Jamie Wells says his team will bounce back after a humbling 5-1 defeat to SE Dons in the FA Cup

Weymouth manager Jamie Wells says his team will bounce back after a humbling 5-1 defeat to SE Dons in the FA Cup

'We'll bounce back' - Wells keeps perspective after painful FA Cup defeat

Chickerell Primary Academy was named the hardest primary school to get into in the BCP area

Chickerell Primary Academy was named the hardest primary school to get into in the BCP area

The 10 hardest primary schools to get into in Dorset revealed

A new vision for Dorset's trans[ort infrastructure has been mapped out for road, rail and buses

A new vision for Dorset's trans[ort infrastructure has been mapped out for road, rail and buses

Local government

Hourly train to Bristol and better road links included in new Dorset transport vision

Two OAPs retrieved the waste from the fly-tip after the council refused.

Two OAPs retrieved the waste from the fly-tip after the council refused.

20 oil containers dumped in nature reserve hedgerow

Kayleigh Shuttlewood in Delilah's, the award-winning salon that honours her daughter's memory

Kayleigh Shuttlewood in Delilah's, the award-winning salon that honours her daughter's memory

The Dorset mum who channelled grief into building an award-winning salon

News

Harry Steele outside his popular Terror Castle Halloween attraction in Southill,

Harry Steele outside his popular Terror Castle Halloween attraction in Southill,

End of an era as Dorset's Terror Castle takes a break after eight years

Weymouth seafront and town centre

Weymouth seafront and town centre

Planning and development

Ambitious blueprint for town centre revival revealed as group calls for rethink

Former Weymouth and Portland Mayor and Mayoress, Peter and Ann Rendall.

Former Weymouth and Portland Mayor and Mayoress, Peter and Ann Rendall.

Tributes paid to former mayor and 'true gentleman' who dedicated his life to town

A rare colony of pink coral discovered in waters off south west coast

A rare colony of pink coral discovered in waters off south west coast

Rare coral colony discovered off coast in breakthrough seabed survey

An expert has revealed if it is cheaper to run household appliances at specific times during the day.

An expert has revealed if it is cheaper to run household appliances at specific times during the day.

Is it cheaper to run household appliances at certain times? - Expert reveals

Oversubscribed school bus highlights problem of transport access in rural areas

Turn left for Melbury Bubb at Hell Corner

Turn left for Melbury Bubb at Hell Corner

The Dorset hamlet whose beautiful church holds a rare Saxon secret

Damers First School 2009

Damers First School 2009

Do you recognise anyone? Dorset youngsters pictured starting school in 2009

The kissing-gate before St Martin's, Broadmayne

The kissing-gate before St Martin's, Broadmayne

Take this beautiful Dorset walk through woodland and centuries of history

SS Bulow ashore at Portland

SS Bulow ashore at Portland

The day 400 passengers watched their liner become stranded on Dorset rocks

Fordington Hill, Dorchester, c. 1906

Fordington Hill, Dorchester, c. 1906

10 remarkable photos show Dorset life as you may never have seen it before

Simon Gale, Rob Rowan, Dave Linford and Sam Keene took on the UK to Benidorm Rat Run this month

Simon Gale, Rob Rowan, Dave Linford and Sam Keene took on the UK to Benidorm Rat Run this month

Friends take part in epic road trip across Europe

Stu Skinner is walking across England with a postbox to raise awareness for mental health.

Stu Skinner is walking across England with a postbox to raise awareness for mental health.

The extraordinary encounters of the man carrying a postbox across the country

Clubs and societies

Striking new finisher medal unveiled for half-marathon

Exhibition showcasing military fashion coming to town

Cannington Viaduct open event - Simon Pain, Pete Waterman and Fiona Smith opening the viaduct

Cannington Viaduct open event - Simon Pain, Pete Waterman and Fiona Smith opening the viaduct

Pete Waterman gets railway history firmly back on track at Cannington Viaduct

The Dorset woodland owned by a legendary rock star

The Dorset woodland owned by a legendary rock star

The little-known Dorset woodland created by Queen legend Brian May

Restaurant shares big change as kitchen closes for upgrade works

Sport

Dorchester Town FC

'Relief and jubilation' - Howes reflects on win as Magpies soar to top of the table

All the latest results from the Dorset Football League

Weymouth manager Jamie Wells says his team will bounce back after a humbling 5-1 defeat to SE Dons in the FA Cup

Weymouth manager Jamie Wells says his team will bounce back after a humbling 5-1 defeat to SE Dons in the FA Cup

'We'll bounce back' - Wells keeps perspective after painful FA Cup defeat

Ilya Ihnatenko scored the goal as Dorchester Town beat Swindon SUpermarine 1-0 to go top of the table

Ilya Ihnatenko scored the goal as Dorchester Town beat Swindon SUpermarine 1-0 to go top of the table

Dorchester Town FC

Super-sub Ihnatenko settles tough test as Magpies beat Marine to go top

Jacob Coombs scored his fifth goal of the season as Portland came from behind to beat Bideford AFC

Jacob Coombs scored his fifth goal of the season as Portland came from behind to beat Bideford AFC

Portland United

Blues come from behind and snatch late win

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Letters to the Editor

A letter writer has said she won't return to Bournemouth for a holiday

A letter writer has said she won't return to Bournemouth for a holiday

Letter: 'I will not be returning to Bournemouth for a holiday'

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'

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Dorchester

Dorchester Town FC

'Relief and jubilation' - Howes reflects on win as Magpies soar to top of the table

Harry Steele outside his popular Terror Castle Halloween attraction in Southill,

Harry Steele outside his popular Terror Castle Halloween attraction in Southill,

End of an era as Dorset's Terror Castle takes a break after eight years

Weymouth seafront and town centre

Weymouth seafront and town centre

Planning and development

Ambitious blueprint for town centre revival revealed as group calls for rethink

All the latest results from the Dorset Football League

Former Weymouth and Portland Mayor and Mayoress, Peter and Ann Rendall.

Former Weymouth and Portland Mayor and Mayoress, Peter and Ann Rendall.

Tributes paid to former mayor and 'true gentleman' who dedicated his life to town

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In The Dock

Man banned from every Tesco in England and Wales for £19.20 theft - In the Dock

Royal Exeter Hotel

Royal Exeter Hotel

Man banned from every pub, bar and restaurant in England and Wales - In the Dock

Woman jailed for slashing two people in 'violent and unprovoked attack'

Huntsman fined for letting Basset Hounds chase hare through fields

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

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National Sport

Craig Bellamy believes his Wales side have been put at a disadvantage by the extended international window in September and October (David Davies/PA)

Craig Bellamy believes his Wales side have been put at a disadvantage by the extended international window in September and October (David Davies/PA)

Craig Bellamy feels extended international window has put Wales at disadvantage

Denmark’s Rasmus Hojlund scored the winner (Nick Potts/PA)

Denmark’s Rasmus Hojlund scored the winner (Nick Potts/PA)

Rasmus Hojlund penalty sees Denmark beat Wales in Nations League

Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are prospering (PA)

Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are prospering (PA)

Thomas Tuchel says Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are hitting new highs together

Bay City Roller before his big run in the Arc (PA)

Bay City Roller before his big run in the Arc (PA)

George Scott so proud of gallant Arc effort from Bay City Roller

True Love got back to winning ways (Scoopdyga)

True Love got back to winning ways (Scoopdyga)

True Love ensures Aidan O’Brien gets in on Group One act

Miss Scott was impressive in the Prix de l’Opera (Scoopdyga)

Miss Scott was impressive in the Prix de l’Opera (Scoopdyga)

Miss Scott and Soumillon shine with Opera performance

Daryz created history in the Arc (Scoopdyga/PA)

Daryz created history in the Arc (Scoopdyga/PA)

Daryz does Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe double in brilliant fashion

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National News

FILE – This combination of photos shows Flavio Bolsonaro, left, in Sao Paulo, on Sept. 29, 2026 and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Rio de Janeiro, on Sept. 23, 2026 (AP Photo, File)

FILE – This combination of photos shows Flavio Bolsonaro, left, in Sao Paulo, on Sept. 29, 2026 and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Rio de Janeiro, on Sept. 23, 2026 (AP Photo, File)

Brazil heads to run-off election after candidates fail to garner a majority

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to a marina in Gosport, by the RNLI following a small boat incident in the Channel. Picture date: Sunday October 4, 2026.

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to a marina in Gosport, by the RNLI following a small boat incident in the Channel. Picture date: Sunday October 4, 2026.

Migrants head to Kent for processing after protesters gathered in Gosport

Dr Giles Bailet (left) is helping Scottish and Japanese students develop a scientific whisky cubesat (University of Glasgow)

Dr Giles Bailet (left) is helping Scottish and Japanese students develop a scientific whisky cubesat (University of Glasgow)

Whisky to be aged in space for first time in university satellite project

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch unveiled her philosophy for government in a document titled The Right Way (Jacob King/PA)

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch unveiled her philosophy for government in a document titled The Right Way (Jacob King/PA)

Tories to unveil economic policies after Badenoch pledges ‘radical measures’

Andrew Mounbatten-Windsor (PA)

Andrew Mounbatten-Windsor (PA)

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to take police to court over his arrest, report says

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to a marina in Gosport (Trevor Adams/PA)

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to a marina in Gosport (Trevor Adams/PA)

Migrants arrive in Gosport as protesters gather at scene

Torness in East Lothian is Scotland’s sole remaining nuclear power station (Danny Lawson/PA)

Torness in East Lothian is Scotland’s sole remaining nuclear power station (Danny Lawson/PA)

Conservatives would look to deliver new nuclear energy in Scotland, Bowie says

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