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dorsetecho.co.uk | Joanna O'Donnell
Britain's fastest declining mammal has been photographed along a Dorset river (Image: Sally Rufus) A RARE water vole has been spotted along a Dorset river. The cute creature was captured in its burrow by Echo Camera Club member Sally Rufus. The water vole is Britain's fastest declining mammal and is listed as endangered on the Red List for Britain's Mammals.
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dorsetecho.co.uk | Joanna O'Donnell
Here are 10 fantastic Dorset circular walks you can have a go at over the long Easter weekend. We've listed a wide variety of walks you can tackle in the county, most of which are a couple of miles long and take between one and three hours. It'll be the perfect way to burn off all the calories from those chocolate eggs! Here are some to try based on recommendations from local websites and the National Trust and Dorset Travel Guide.
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6 days ago | 
dorsetecho.co.uk | Joanna O'Donnell
People can bring a picnic for an afternoon of music in the Borough Gardens, Dorchester (Image: Supplied) A PICNIC and a beacon lighting event are part of a Dorset town's 80th anniversary of VE Day commemorations. As part of the national celebrations to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day - the end of the war in Europe, Dorchester Town Council is holding a VE Day beacon lighting event.
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6 days ago | 
bridportnews.co.uk | Joanna O'Donnell
13 1/1 AN OLD-FASHIONED fair that wowed west Dorset residents and visitors for 10 years featured a reunion of some 90s TV favourites. Buckham Fair began in 2008 as the brainchild of actor Martin Clunes and his wife Philippa, who live in west Dorset. After moving to their farm in 2007 they bought a new plot of land, one of the few pieces of flat land in Beaminster.
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6 days ago | 
dorsetecho.co.uk | Joanna O'Donnell
A new kiosk operator has been found A NEW kiosk operator has been found for a town's public gardens. Last year Dorchester Town Council was seeking a new operator and tenant for its catering kiosk in the Borough Gardens. The kiosk, which sells a range of refreshments, is located in a building near the Prince's Street entrance. A new company has been found to operate the kiosk in 2025.
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1 week ago | 
dorsetecho.co.uk | Joanna O'Donnell
A walk through the Cerne Valley at Dorchester Walking Festival (Image: Dorchester Walking Festival) WALKS are booking up fast for a festival which will give people the chance to experience the beauty of Dorchester and the Jurassic Coast. Dorchester Walking Festival will be held from May 10 to 18. Lace up your boots and get ready to explore stunning landscapes and rich history.
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1 week ago | 
dorsetecho.co.uk | Joanna O'Donnell
A probate and trustee notice is among the recent public notices published in the Dorset Echo area (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) A PROBATE and trustees notice has been published following the death of a man from a Dorset village. It is for Colin Walter Mitchell of Buckland Newton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7DE. He died on December 21.
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1 week ago | 
dorsetecho.co.uk | Joanna O'Donnell
The long queue at the famous Rossi's ice cream parlour in Weymouth (Image: Dave Stephens) THIS long queue in Weymouth shows just how popular Rossi's ice cream parlour is as the resort becomes busier. The images were taken of people standing in line waiting to get their hands on a famous Rossi's ice cream.
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1 week ago | 
dorsetecho.co.uk | Joanna O'Donnell
The 75th anniversary of VE Day on Portland in 2020 (Image: Janet Kench) PORTLAND Town Council has released details of its VE Day anniversary plans - which includes the community coming together for a live music event. On Thursday, May 8, the Portland community will be joining towns and villages across the country to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. At 9am the VE Day flag will be raised at Victoria Gardens roundabout followed by the Proclamation at the American Memorial.
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dorsetecho.co.uk | Joanna O'Donnell
Take a folk song walk around Cerne Abbas (Image: Supplied) THERE'S a chance to enjoy a country walk around Cerne Abbas with traditional Folk songs. Join Dorchester-based folk singer Alastair Braidwood for a country walk around Cerne Abbas accompanied by traditional folk songs relating to nature and rural ways from years before. The walk, on Easter Monday, April 21, starts from St Mary’s Church, Abbey Street, Cerne Abbas DT2 7JQ at 2pm.
