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Storm Ciarán: More than 260 flood warnings and alerts across UK - see your area

Major incident as Met Office issues weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across large swathes of the country

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‘This is a prison’: men tell of distressing conditions on Bibby Stockholm

Asylum seekers share fears about Dorset barge becoming even more crowded, saying they already ‘despair and wish for death’

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Spotting the signs of cancer early could save your life

Michael Sloane was on holiday in Dorset when he spotted the first sign that something might be wrong.

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First asylum seekers back on board Bibby Stockholm after Legionella evacuation

The Home Office said tests for the bacteria had been completed ahead of the return of the occupants to the barge moored in Dorset.

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Asylum seekers set to return to Bibby Stockholm barge following Legionella discovery

It is understood that their return will be protested by several groups at Portland Port in Dorset

Evening Standard

Protesters could try to block asylum seekers being brought to Bibby Stockholm

Home Office is expected to start bringing people back to be accommodated on the barge at Portland, Dorset, on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Portland mayor mounts legal challenge against council over Bibby Stockholm

Urgent hearing comes days before Home Office is due to return asylum seekers to barge in Portland

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Victorian steam locomotive hauls first train in 78 years

The T3 class No. 563 engine, which dates back to 1893, was relaunched on the Swanage Railway in Dorset.

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Mayor loses fight with Government over migrant barge

Carralyn Parkes wanted to challenge the lawfulness of the use of the Bibby Stockholm barge in Portland Harbour, Dorset

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Key decision due in fight over Bibby Stockholm migrant barge in Dorset

Carralyn Parkes wants a judge to give her the go-ahead to challenge the lawfulness of the use of the Bibby Stockholm barge in Portland Harbour

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Hunt saboteurs face ‘violent rampage as homes targeted and car windows smashed’

North Dorset Hunt Saboteurs say they have stepped up efforts to stop hunters targeting wildlife

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‘Predatory’ policeman who raped friend threatened to abuse victim with truncheon

Dorset Police has confirmed that Canhye, who had been in public service for more than 20 years, was suspended after the allegations were made and faces misconduct proceedings

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‘Predatory’ policeman who raped friend is jailed for more than 16 years

Pc Ravi Canhye, of Dorset Police, raped one woman and assaulted another at his home in April 2022.

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London leavers: ‘we swapped west London for walks on the beach in Dorset’

Renting a house in Dorset only costs £50 more a month than the rent for their one-bedroom flat in North Kensington

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PJ Harvey review – Dorset ghosts come alive

The uncanny world of the singer-songwriter’s first album in six years acquires a more corporeal form on stage, alongside a satisfying deep dive into her back catalogue

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Council removes ‘disrespectful’ arts installation from Bournemouth beach

The move follows a complaint from the family of Joe Abbess, 17, who drowned off the Dorset beach in May.

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Sunak fails to say how much unused Bibby Stockholm barge is costing taxpayers

The Prime Minister said the giant vessel, docked in Portland Port, Dorset, is ‘viable’.

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PJ Harvey review – haunting journey into a fantastical Dorset world

The singer presents her latest album, I Inside The Old Year Dying, in full before a storming run through older songs around themes of transformation and transgression

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Son describes father struggling in sea before drowning during coasteering event

Iain Farrell, 49, died during the activity day near Swanage, Dorset, in May 2019.

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Coroner ‘unsure about boat’s involvement’ in connection to deaths off beach

Joe Abbess and Sunnah Khan drowned after after they were suspected to have been caught in a riptide off Bournemouth beach.

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Bibby Stockholm migrant barge made ready to rehouse asylum seekers after legionella outbreak

Work follows a fire inspection which called for five changes to improve safety at the barge moored at Portland Docks, Dorset

The Guardian - UK

Deadliest legionella strain found onboard Bibby Stockholm

Exclusive: Data from Dorset council shows Legionella pneumophila Serogroup 1 was discovered on 15 August

The Independent UK

Police appeal for person ‘acting suspiciously with black suitcase’ near human remains in Boscombe

Dorset Police said the discovery is linked to their current investigation into the death of Simon Shotton.

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Further human remains discovered amid Boscombe murder investigation - OLD

Dorset Police said the discovery is linked to their current investigation into the death of Simon Shotton.

The Guardian - UK

Travel sick! Celebrity road trips are nauseating – why won’t TV stop making them?

Danny Dyer in Italy. Bradley Walsh in an RV. And now Mel Giedroyc and Martin Clunes in … Dorset. These shows are beyond desperate, but commissioners insist that plenty more are coming

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