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Rebels say eight people killed as US acknowledges more than 800 airstrikes
US Central Command said its Operation Roughrider had ‘killed hundreds of Houthi fighters and numerous Houthi leaders’ in ...
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Blandford man blackmailed in paying £15k after affair
A MAN ‘living a double life’ during an affair was blackmailed into paying £15,000, a court heard. Giles Wates, of Blandford, faced Bournemouth Crown Court to appeal the revocation of his firearms ...
Test for ‘bad cholesterol’ proteins could better predict heart disease risk
Researchers in Sweden and the US suggest measuring levels of lipoproteins may be a more accurate risk predictor.
Dorchester heading for Wessex Water Watermark status
DORCHESTER is on a mission to become a Wessex Water Watermark Status Town. Dorchester Town Council will be completing a combination of ‘Raising Awareness’ and ‘Taking Action’ steps over the next year.
Evening to remember at All Saints Wyke Regis for VE Day 80
A celebration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day, and of the 80 years of peace in Europe since the end of World War II ...
Closure of Dorset village road for daytime roadworks
A VILLAGE road is to be closed during daytime hours for maintenance works to be carried out. West Stafford Road in West Stafford, near Dorchester, will be shut from May 15 between 9am and 4pm until ...
Dorchester: Probate notice after death of town man
A PROBATE and trustees notice has been published following the death of a Dorchester man. It is for Douglas Arthur Young of Somerleigh Road, Dorchester DT1 1AE. He died on March 6. Under Section 27 of ...
Donald Trump says Virginia Giuffre’s death ‘a horrible thing’
US President Donald Trump has described the death of Virginia Giuffre, who settled a sexual assault lawsuit against the Duke of York, as “a horrible thing”. Ms Giuffre died in Western Australia on ...
Thousands of UK deaths per year may be linked to ultra-processed foods – study
UPFs often contain high levels of saturated fat, salt, sugar and additives, which experts say leaves less room for more nutritious foods.
Food hygiene roundup: Dorset ratings have been revealed
The scores are in and the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Weymouth restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed.
Donald Trump says Virginia Giuffre’s was ‘a horrible thing’
US President Donald Trump has described the death of Virginia Giuffre, who settled a sexual assault lawsuit against the Duke of York, as “a horrible thing”. Ms Giuffre died in Western Australia on ...