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  • 1 month ago | bridportnews.co.uk | Jennifer Mulcahey

    Hundreds of homes without power (Image: NQ) Hundreds of homes and businesses are without power this evening. A power cut in Bridport is affecting around 590 properties, including some in the town centre. The issue was reported around 6.30pm and National Grid says  power should be restored by 8pm.

  • 1 month ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Jennifer Mulcahey

    Raids in Weymouth (Image: Weymouth and Portland Police) Police raided a home to search for drugs. Officers executed a warrant at an address in the Westham area of Weymouth yesterday morning. According to police, it came in response to community intelligence regarding the supply of class A drugs. Police attended the property on Hereford Road - but say they didn't find anything other than drugs paraphernalia.

  • 1 month ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Jennifer Mulcahey

    Fire broke out on Mountain Ash Road (Image: Google) A large fire broke out in the county town in the early hours. Five fire engines were sent to Mountain Ash Road in Dorchester. The fire service was called just before 2.40am. According to a fire service spokesperson, the fire started in a garage. Several road in the area were closed off while firefighters tackled the blaze.

  • 1 month ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Jennifer Mulcahey

    As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times.

  • 1 month ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Jennifer Mulcahey

    Wanted man Steven Rawlinson (Image: Devon and Cornwall Police) A wanted man could be in Dorset as police ask for the public's help to find him. Steven Rawlinson, who was originally convicted for blackmail, is sought in connection with a failure to comply with the requirements of a court order. Rawlinson, aged 43 and from Torbay, has links to Dorset and Hampshire.

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Alfie Lumb

Reporter at Dorset Echo

Reporter at Bridport News

Alfie Lumb primarily covers news in the Dorset region of England, including areas around Poole and Bournemouth.

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Hollie Carr

Reporter at Dorset Echo

Hollie Carr primarily covers news in Dorset, England, United Kingdom, including areas around Poole and Bournemouth.

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Martin Lea

Writer at Dorset Echo

Martin Lea primarily covers news in Dorset, England, United Kingdom, including areas around Poole and Bournemouth.

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Kayleigh Heckford

Digital Journalist, Digital Reporter at Dorset Echo

Kayleigh Heckford primarily covers news in Bournemouth, Dorset, England and surrounding areas.

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Dan Johnson

West England Correspondent at BBC

Dan Johnson primarily covers news in Dorset, England, United Kingdom and surrounding areas including Poole and Bournemouth.

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