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Weymouth-Waterloo trains running normally Tuesday says operator

WEYMOUTH-WATERLOO operator South West Trains is restoring a normal weekday service on Tuesday.

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Winter weather update

COUNCIL information has been issued about services that have been affected by the severe weather.

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More snow expected for Dorset

DORSET IS on snow alert once again.

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Updated: Snow falling across Dorset

SNOW is once again falling across the area.

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SNOW LATEST: Closed schools list for Dorset

HERE"S the list of schools which have closed due to snowfall or hazardous weather conditions.

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SNOW: Dorset's live snow and ice report: County wakes to sixth day of snow

DORSET has woken to another day of snow and disruption. Follow our live updates today and keep up to date with travel news and hazardous conditions.

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UPDATED: Spring's off for a while - snow is forecast overnight

DORSET is bracing itself for another cold snap – and even the prospect of snow overnight and tomorrow.

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UPDATED: Forget spring - snow is forecast for tomorrow morning

SNOW and gales are forecast to strike Dorset in the early hours of Monday

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Dorset wakes up to snow this Sunday

PARTS of Dorset were covered in snow this morning.

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Snow in Dorchester and Weymouth

SNOW has been falling in Dorchester and Weymouth this evening.

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Busman’s holiday for a visiting volunteer

VOLUNTEERING in charity shops may not sound like many people’s idea of a holiday.

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Luke buoyed by ship trip

A HOSPITALISED youngster was given the best incentive to get well soon.

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Heroes’ charity cape escape

SUPERHEROES are needed to take some giant strides for charity.

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Snow report: Thursday

Live updates on weather and travel in Dorset. Post comments and send us your pictures so we can keep the county up to date

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SNOW: Closed schools list in Dorset

We bring you the latest news regarding closed schools in Dorset due to the snow disruption

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SNOW CHAOS: Watercress company gets into community spirit

A WATERCRESS company demonstrated community spirit by helping to clear roads around local villages.

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LIVE: Dorset's snow and ice report: County hit by snow

Live updates on the snow and weather and travel in Dorset. Post comments and send us your pictures so we can keep the county up to date

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SNOW CHAOS: Majority of schools closed in Dorset

JUST a handful of schools and colleges across the county opened to pupils yesterday.

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SNOW CHAOS: Dorset braced for icy conditions

CONDITIONS in Dorset could continue to be dangerous as temperatures plummet, causing ice to form.

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SNOW CHAOS: Alf's Fish and Chips hands out free lunches to elderly

JOHN Pearce, of Alf’s Fish and Chips, spent the day taking supplies to elderly people in the area who were unable to get out of their homes.

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SNOW CHAOS: Most schools in Dorset closed

Most of Dorset’s schools closed but several, including some in Dorchester and Weymouth stayed open.

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SNOW CHAOS: IT glitch crashes Dorset for You website

AN IT glitch was responsible for crashing a county council website as parents and students tried to see which schools were closed.

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SNOW CHAOS: Gritting teams out in force to keep Dorset's roads working

GRITTING teams have been out on Dorset’s roads working to keep the main network free of snow and ice.

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SNOW CHAOS: Disruption to home waste collections in Dorset

RUBBISH and recycling collections were suspended due to the bad weather.

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SNOW CHAOS: Most services running at Dorset County Hospital

Dorset County Hospital was able to run the vast majority of its services despite the severe weather.

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SNOW CHAOS: Children make most of day off school

CHILDREN made the most of a day off school to sledge, build snowmen and throw snowballs.

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SNOW CHAOS: First baby is born in Swanage Hospital for almost 30 years

IF you thought you had a hectic start to the day, spare a thought for new mum Sinead Mellor.

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SNOW CHAOS: Dorset Police put safety plan into place

Chief Inspector Nicky Searle of Dorset Police said they have put in place contingency plans to maximise the level of service that can be provided across the county.

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SNOW CHAOS: Military swings into action across Dorset

The military swung into action as heavy snowfall brought chaos to the transport system, schools and services across Dorset.

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Drivers in Dorset urged to take care in icy conditions

SNOW has gone but motorists are urged to take care in icy conditions

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Dorset set for big freeze tonight

THE COUNTY is set to shiver as widespread frost and ice is expected overnight and tomorrow.

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Special train service announced on Weymouth-Waterloo line

WEYMOUTH-Waterloo operator South West Trains is running a revised train service on Monday due to the freezing weather conditions.

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Dorset still freezing with more snow expected

THE COLD snap is continuing across the county today with more snow on the way tomorrow

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WEATHER UPDATE: Ice and snow warning as Dorset continues to shiver

SHIVERING Dorset is set for more wild winter weather following an ice-cold weekend when temperatures dropped to as much as -6C degrees.

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School closures Monday 21

TWO schools are closed today.

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Met Office issue November snow update with exact dates for the UK revealed

The Met Office said Brits can expect colder temperatures in the week ahead.

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Met Office issue sub-zero warning with snow predicted in days

Meteorologists predict gales of up to 70mph as Wanda could hit the UK and Ireland early this week.

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Met Office issue UK snow forecast for November and share exact dates

As temperatures drop snow has been forecast in the coming weeks with further snowfall predicted in December too.

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Snow expected next week as 'Icelandic air' spills across the UK

People across the UK will be reaching for hats and gloves with temperatures set to fall below zero in some parts of the UK.

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5 driving fines that could cost you thousands this winter

The weather has well and truly turned over the last few weeks as the warm weather has departed for the year.

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Met Office share snow update as exact date it could return next week announced

Weather forecasters have predicted parts of the country could see the white stuff as early as next week.

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Snow could fall in February as Met Office issue update

“Snow showers” are expected in February as “wintry downpours” move down from the north and as far south as central England and the capital.

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Met Office issue snow update with cold front 'marching' towards UK

The Met Office claim a cold front is “marching” towards the UK.

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Met Office share snow update with UK set for -5 freeze and 'Arctic assault'

The worst of the weather is anticipated to hit at the back end of this week and leading into next.

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Met Office predicts snow for the south west this week - see the full forecast

Reminding us it’s not time to pack away the winter wardrobe just yet, the Met Office has predicted a risk of snow in the south west next week.

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PICTURES: Snow hits parts of Dorset

Snow has fallen overnight and covered parts of Dorset in a winter wonderland.

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RECAP: Snow expected as Dorset shivers in cold snap

Temperatures are set to plummet to below freezing in Dorset tonight with weather warnings for ice issued and forecasts of snow.

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Multiple crashes as warnings issued to public during week of big freeze

Weather and health warnings have been issued across Dorset to residents as the cold snap takes hold

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Met Office reveals chances of 'disruptive snowfall' hitting UK this month

Forecasts from TheWeatherOutlook and some weather charts from WXCharts suggest the UK could see significant snowfall in November

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DWP cold weather payment eligibility as freezing temperatures forecast

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging households to check if they could be eligible for the £25 Cold Weather Payments

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