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Floral tributes laid in memory of asylum seeker following death on Bibby Stockholm
Portland
The death is being investigated
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Anger as Boots pharmacy closure to leave only one pharmacy to serve Portland's 13,000 residents
Portland
The town's mayor said the closure will have a 'terrible impact'
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Mum who woke with numbness in legs left paralysed after emergency surgery
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Her family hope to raise £30,000 to aid and support her recovery
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Man told 'not to worry' by his GP about leukaemia symptoms tragically died of cancer
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'He was probably the bravest person I have ever known'
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Dad's undiagnosed brain tumour convinced him wife was having an affair
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Andy Hampton, 54, became forgetful, apathetic and paranoid after the birth of his son but 'instantly' returned to normal after a tumour was found on his brain
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Lauren Bridges inquest: 20-year-old 'should have been given higher priority'
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Days before Lauren's death she had 'begged' her mother to get her out
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Dorset's best and worst performing GP surgeries ranked
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Every year the NHS surveys patients across the country about the care they receive from their GP surgery
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Interactive map shows total number of STI cases increasing in Dorset
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Cases in one area of Dorset have surged
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Deaths in A&E departments across hospitals in Dorset increased during winter NHS crisis
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Seasonal illnesses and increased demand caused problems at hospitals during the winter
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Terminally ill mother discovered she had three brain tumours after routine dentist scan
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Her devastated family want to give her one final holiday
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Former Spurs boss and King of Jungle Harry Redknapp re-opens radiology department
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The Dorset resident dropped by to visit the revamped unit
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Paramedic showed police officer racist meme during shift at police station
Dorset
He told officer 'Look what someone just sent to me'
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No ‘prison barge’ for migrants say protestors marching on Portland port
Portland
Protest organisers slam barge to house migrants as “inhumane”
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Mapped: Dorset County Hospital meeting targets as trusts across country still failing to meet targets
Dorset
Fewer than two thirds of patients at major A&E departments in England were seen within four hours last month
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Two breathtaking Dorset coastal walks named best in the UK by outdoor experts
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Grab your walking shoes
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Mum lost nearly seven stone and saved money after she stopped eating takeaways
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'I have been big my whole life'
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Number of coronavirus Arcturus sub-variant cases mapped in your area
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Cases have been slowly spreading in the UK
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Covid booster clinics open for vulnerable Dorset residents
Coronavirus
Over-75s, people aged five and over who have a weakened immune system and older adult care home residents are all being urged to have a vaccination this spring
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AFC Bournemouth's David Brooks discovered he had cancer after asking for paracetamol to help him sleep
AFC Bournemouth
The Welsh international returned to first-team against Aston Villa
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Entrance at Dorset County Hospital to temporarily close as site expansion continues
Dorset County Hospital
Dorset County Hospital is expanding to meet growing demand
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Deadly tick virus which can cause human brain to swell detected in Dorset
Dorset
"Wearing appropriate clothing essentially removes the risk.”
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Adorable greedy puppy rushed to vets after scoffing a kilo of Mini Eggs
Bournemouth
"It’s really important to keep chocolate safely away from prying paws.''
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Dad to walk around Portland and Weymouth non-stop for 24 hours in epic mental health fundraiser
Portland
His children will join him on his epic challenge
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Areas of Dorset with the highest and lowest life expectancy
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Check out how your area compares to others
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