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Alfie Cole finds passion for catering at Weymouth College
The 14–16 programme at Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College, supported by the Sir Samuel Mico Trust (SSMT), offers school students the chance to gain practical experience in vocational subjects.
Judge orders White House must say firings not due to poor performance
The administration has defined performance to account for job indispensability as Donald Trump seeks to reduce the federal workforce.
Badenoch says a family member died after struggles with ‘excessive internet use’
Kemi Badenoch said she worries “a lot about social media” as she revealed a member of her family died after falling down an “internet rabbit hole”. In an interview with the Daily Mail, the ...
Remembering the popular west Dorset fair that gave TV fans a treat
AN OLD-FASHIONED fair that wowed west Dorset residents and visitors for 10 years featured a reunion of some 90s TV favourites.
Cat who made it home after being hit by train recovers from major surgery
Hector had to have his tail and a leg amputated after suffering severe injuries in the incident in North Ayrshire.
Trans protests to be held in London and Edinburgh after Supreme Court ruling
An ’emergency demonstration’ will be held in Parliament Square, central London, while a rally and march will take place in Edinburgh.
New DFDS ferry service launched from Dorset
A NEW ferry service has launched from Dorset. DFDS’ route to Jersey departed at 7.45am on Thursday, the first of daily return journeys between the Channel Island and Poole. High-speed ferry, Levante ...
Reeves: Cutting ties with China would be ‘foolish’
The Chancellor has said it would be “foolish” to stop engaging with China. Rachel Reeves is due to hold talks with the US next week amid efforts to strike a trade deal, which the UK hopes can help ...
Weymouth man charged after attack on teen at army barracks
A man has been charged with intentional strangulation after an alleged attack left a teenage boy with serious injuries at an army camp in Weymouth.
Focus on beautiful and historic Dorset market town
Dorset is home to many beautiful towns and villages, which could be perfect for a day trip. The historic market town of Wareham is one of those gems. It has plenty of heritage for people to explore, ...
Old postcards from collection of Derek Pride of Dorchester
The collection of postcards goes back to the 1930s but others are more recent and show scenes from the 1960s and 1970s. Some were sent to May Christopher of Lower Bockhampton, who was married to Derek ...
Dinosaur museum hosting themed egg hunt in Dorchester
A Dorchester museum is hosting a dinosaur-themed Easter egg hunt. The Dinosaur Museum in Icen Way, is holding the "Great Dinosaur Easter Egg Hunt" throughout the Easter period. The event will see ...