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The Latest Breaking News from Dorset

Inquest to be held into death of asylum seeker who died on board Bibby Stockholm

Dorset Police confirmed that a man had died aboard the accommodation vessel, based at Portland Port, on December 12

Evening Standard

Bibby Stockholm barge costs taxpayers £22m amid calls for asylum seekers to be rehomed following death

The cost of housing migrants on the barge is revealed as the Home Office is under pressure to find alternatives

Evening Standard

‘A moment when politics doesn’t matter’: Portland responds to Bibby Stockholm death

Steady trickle of Dorset residents stop to leave a card or flowers and pay their respects

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Calls grow for Bibby Stockholm barge to close after apparent suicide of resident

Vessel is cramped, a fire risk and unsuitable accommodation for people suffering trauma, say charities

The Guardian - UK

Asylum seeker on board Bibby Stockholm dies

The first asylum seekers were brought back to the giant vessel, moored in Portland, Dorset, in October, some two months after it was evacuated.

The Independent UK

Country diary: A giant’s playground of limestone blocks and infinite pebbles

Isle of Portland, Dorset: On a rare sunny day this autumn, I come to a place of melancholic grandeur carved from wind and wave

The Guardian - UK

David Attenborough film tells of risky mission to excavate ‘T rex of the seas’ from Dorset cliff

BBC documentary uses cutting-edge science and visual effects to show how details about the Jurassic pliosaur came to light

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Student died after allergic reaction to Dorset pub risotto, inquest hears

Georgina Mansergh, 24, reacted to sesame oil in a tahini sauce in the meal and collapsed at the Angel Inn in Ferndown

The Guardian - UK

City Corporation on course for net zero carbon emissions by 2027

The Square Mile's governing body buys all its electricity from a solar farm in Dorset

Evening Standard

Three arrested after ‘racially aggravated’ confrontation with protesters

A 57-year old from Surbiton, south west London; a 61-year old from West Molesey, Surrey; and a 33-year old from Christchurch, Dorset were arrested.

The Independent UK

New booklet reveals why motorcyclists crash – and how to stay safe

Copies to be distributed free of charge in London

Evening Standard

Mystery man found dead in Dorset woods near tent with family photos inside

Police appeal for anyone who recognises people in images to come forward

The Independent UK

18-year-old pleads not guilty to teenager’s murder

Cameron Hamilton was fatally stabbed during a fight in Bournemouth, Dorset.

The Independent UK

Met Office raises impact level of weather warning for southern parts of England

A yellow warning for heavy rain stretching from Dorset to Kent has been issued by the Met Office.

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Storm Ciarán: More than 200 flood warnings and alerts across UK - see your area

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

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - UK

‘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’

The Independent UK

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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The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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

The Independent UK

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.

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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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