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      <title>Drivers Warned Of Two-Week Overnight Closure On main Weymouth–Dorchester Road</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The main Ridgeway road between Weymouth and Dorchester will be closed for overnight works for almost two weeks starting on this evening.

The A354 Monkton Hill will be shut between 8pm and 6am on weeknights from Monday, March 9 until the morning of Saturday, March 21.

The closure will affect the stretch of Monkton Hill from the Stadium Roundabout heading south for around 2,730 metres.

The road will reopen during the daytime and throughout the weekends to help reduce disruption for drivers.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Looking Out for Weymouth: Street Pastors Support Young Farmers Weekend</title>
      <description><![CDATA[As the town prepared for one of its busiest social weekends of the year, volunteers from Weymouth Street Pastors are once again ready to play their quiet but vital role in keeping people safe.

On Friday and Saturday nights, teams of trained volunteers will patrol Weymouth town centre from 10:45pm onwards, offering reassurance, practical help and a friendly presence for anyone who needs it.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:11:22 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Dorset Premium Bond Winners across Dorset </title>
      <description><![CDATA[One Premium Bonds holder in Dorset scooped a £100,000 prize in the latest draw.

While only two bondholders across the UK win the top £1 million prize each month, thousands of smaller prizes are also awarded.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:14:54 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Spa road to remain closed</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A busy road in Weymouth is set to remain closed for almost three weeks while essential works are carried out.

Spa Road has been closed between its junctions with Dorchester Road and Radipole Park Drive to allow SGN (Southern Gas Networks) to safely carry out works in the area.

The project will be completed in stages, with Spa Road scheduled to remain closed from March 2 until March 20.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:47:19 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Dorset Council is supporting and encouraging people to take part in a survey by Ageing Without Children </title>
      <description><![CDATA[Dorset Council is supporting and encouraging people to take part in a survey by Ageing Without Children (AWOC).

Ageing Without Children is the only charity in the UK dedicated to supporting and advocating for people who are ageing without the support of adult children. The charity is currently reviewing its strategy and priorities for the next four years and is running a short survey to gather experiences and views.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:38:12 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Landslip at popular Weymouth beach</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A landslip has occurred at a popular Weymouth beach following ongoing warnings about unstable cliffs in west Dorset.



Parts of the cliff base at Bowleaze Cove have fallen away, leaving areas of soft mud along the seafront. Residents are being urged to keep a safe distance from the affected area when walking along the beach.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:23:26 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Emergency Services Respond to Welfare Concern at Preston Beach</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Emergency services descended on Preston Beach yesterday evening amid concern for the welfare of an individual.

Coastguard, police and ambulance units were alerted around 6pm.

A spokesperson for the Coastguard service confirmed they were in attendance to assist with a ‘concern for welfare incident’.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:12:56 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Police forces from across the region descended on Dorset for a day of action tackling rural crime.</title>
      <description><![CDATA[PARTNERSHIP | Police forces from across the region descended on Dorset for a day of action tackling rural crime.

Officers were also joined by partners from the Environment Agency and Dorset Council for an operation focussing on tackling waste crime.

Colleagues from Avon and Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire joined their counterparts from the Dorset Police Rural Crime team to provide enhanced intelligence-led patrols.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:23:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>The final details for a development of 80 new homes off Broadmead in Broadmayne have now been approved by Dorset Council.</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The final details for a development of 80 new homes off Broadmead in Broadmayne have now been approved by Dorset Council.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:38:52 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Weymouth Beach Is Open</title>
      <description><![CDATA[🏖️ Weymouth Beach has officially reopened following the completion of this year’s sand levelling works, with the popular seafront stretch welcoming visitors back from Sunday evening.


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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:37:16 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Local Electrical Company Wanted to Support Growing Community Radio Station</title>
      <description><![CDATA[AIR 107.2 Community Radio is calling on a local electrical company to help power the future of community broadcasting in Dorset.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:13:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Weymouth Prepares to Host South West Young Farmers Weekend Once Again</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Weymouth is gearing up to welcome nearly 1,000 young farmers next month as the South West Area Young Farmers’ Clubs return to the town for their 2026 annual weekend.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:09:09 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Community Safety Team Intervenes in Violent Incident and Assists Police in Weymouth</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Community Safety Patrol Officers in Weymouth were involved in two significant incidents this week, preventing potential harm and supporting colleagues from Dorset Police.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 01:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Dinosaurs Descend on Weymouth for Charity Fun Run</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Hundreds of runners took part in a prehistoric-themed charity event at the weekend as the Dino Run returned to Weymouth in support of the Will Mackaness Trust.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:36:39 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Works begin on new AIR 1072 studios as launch date approaches</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Works begin on new AIR 1072 studios as launch date approaches]]></description>
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      <title>Explore Dorset’s Jurassic Heritage on the Weymouth Fossil Trail</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Weymouth is inviting families and explorers of all ages to step back in time with the brand-new Weymouth Fossil Trail, organised by #WeAreWeymouth. Set against the stunning backdrop of Dorset’s renowned Jurassic Coast, this interactive trail is a chance to discover fossils, local history, and hidden gems along the way.]]></description>
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