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The common lizard is a small reptile averaging about 13cm in length. They are still widespread throughout much of Britain, living in grassland, heaths, sandy areas and moors and as here on Portland, amongst the rocks.
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Dorset Echo- Community left shocked after knifepoint robbery August 17, 2017Portland residents have been left shocked after 'frightening' day-time knife attack.
- CARNIVAL CORKER: Weymouth's big party a great success August 17, 2017WEYMOUTH Carnival 2017 was a summer smasher.
- "If anyone’s ever been here, you know how steep it is": Technology helps the 'boy on the bike' conquer one of his toughest working journey’s August 17, 2017Technology has helped a delivery boy conquer a steep hill in Dorset more than 40 years after he struggled to climb it.
- Lifeboat and police called to 'man in distress' August 17, 2017Lifeboat crews were called to help police with a man 'in distress'.
- Road closed due to fallen tree August 17, 2017A road is closed due to a fallen tree.
- This is the new town centre manager for Weymouth August 16, 2017Weymouth and Portland Borough Council has just announced that businesses man Edward Warr is to be the new town centre manager for Weymouth.
- Trader prosecuted after trying to flog more than 650 bogus items at market August 16, 2017A trader has been prosecuted and fined after knowingly flogging counterfeit goods at Portland Market.
- Centre riding high as hundreds raised for a disabled horse riding association August 17, 2017CROWDS braved the showers to raise hundreds of pounds for a disabled horse riding association at a charity open day.
- What a paw-some day behind the scenes August 17, 2017A Weymouth business held a paw-some “behind the scenes” open day.
- Seal-y nice to meet you! Advice issued by wildlife charity after friendly seal pops up to say hello August 17, 2017A wildlife charity has issued advice to seal spotters.
- Exhibition by award-winning artist comes to Upwey August 17, 2017Award winning artist, Di Pattinson will be displaying her masterful felt-work at a new exhibition.
- OFFER: Late Summer/early autumn breaks to France from as little as *£5 per person return! August 17, 2017As the school holidays come to an end there’s no better time to take a quiet break to France.
- Weymouth Carnival 2017 - live updates August 16, 2017Weymouth Carnival, the town's big party is back for another year and we're here with live coverage of the event. Don't forget to contribute your pennies as it's all for a good cause!
- Knifepoint robbery on Portland August 16, 2017A MAN was robbed at knifepoint in a terrifying ordeal on Portland.
- Shock as girl, 6, finds needle in public toilet - as councillors agree £400k overhaul for public loos August 16, 2017THE poor state of Weymouth toilets was highlighted after a six-year-old girl discovered a needle on the floor while using public loos in the town centre.
- Weymouth Carnival's Battle of Britain Memorial Flight is cancelled August 16, 2017One of Weymouth Carnival's most popular events has been cancelled.
- Air ambulance called after man falls into harbour August 16, 2017Emergency services and an air ambulance were called after a man fell into water.
- Man airlifted by coastguard helicopter after getting stuck on cliff August 16, 2017A man was airlifted to safety after getting stuck on a cliff in Swanage.
- STAY SAFE: Warning after coastguards called to multiple incidents at one visitor spot within hours of each other August 16, 2017People are being warned to stay safe on the Dorset coast.
- Grandmother left shaken as collision smashes car window leaving grandchildren 'smothered' in glass August 16, 2017A motorist driving with her grandchildren was left shaken after a collision with another car shattered her window and left them 'smothered with glass'.
- Community left shocked after knifepoint robbery August 17, 2017
- Bridport News
- 'Farmers are having to continually adopt new ways of protecting their equipment': Rural crime increases by 10 per cent August 15, 2017The cost of rural crime in Dorset rose by more than 10 per cent last year, according to the National Farmers' Union.
- Public urged to help break 'county lines' drugs network after only 24% of Bridport crimes result in a suspect charged August 10, 2017REPORTED drug crime in Bridport is on the rise but the proportion of people charged with offences has averaged only 24 per cent.
- Bridport craftsman to lend a hand to rebuild of Scottish estate August 10, 2017A BRIDPORT craftsman is getting set to put his creativity and skills to the test when he lends a hand to the redevelopment of a Scottish stately home.
- Crowdfunding campaign for five-day Bridport Mind Fest August 10, 2017AS the Government moves to put mental health closer to centre stage on the political agenda Bridport is gearing up for a major five-day festival.
- West Bay lifeguard taking challenge to new heights August 10, 2017A WEST Bay lifeguard is getting set to brave new heights to raise funding for the RNLI.
- It's had the plaudits, now the academics are probing into it.. August 10, 2017THOSE of use down in the heartland of west Dorset know how much impact Broadchurch had on the area.
- PICTURES: "Tremendous crowds" enjoy West Bay Day 2017 August 10, 2017THIS year saw the biggest and most successful West Bay Day to date.
- Communities finding transport solutions following bus cuts August 10, 2017COMMUNITIES are working together to find more transport solutions for locals, after controversial cuts were made to bus services across Dorset.
- First steps have been taken towards the rebuilding of Parnham House August 9, 2017AN application to carry out temporary repairs to Parnham House in Beaminster has bolstered hopes it will be rebuilt after it was destroyed by fire in April.
- Bridport's Japanese exchange programme marks Hiroshima with silent vigil August 9, 2017MEMBERS of a Japanese exchange programme marked the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima with a silent vigil in Bridport.
- 'Farmers are having to continually adopt new ways of protecting their equipment': Rural crime increases by 10 per cent August 15, 2017
- Bournemouth Echo
- CCTV: Moment hotel guest smashes car window and rolls vehicle forward because it’s blocking him in August 17, 2017A FRUSTRATED hotel manager is still waiting for police to visit - a week after he reported a guest who smashed a staff member’s car window with a brick.
- A-Level results 2017: live coverage from schools across Dorset August 17, 2017Live coverage of A-Level results day across Bournemouth, Poole and the rest of Dorset as thousands of students are expected to collect their results.
- Mystery over sudden closure of post office leaving pensioners out of pocket August 17, 2017ANOTHER post office was mysteriously closed yesterday leaving many pensioners out of pocket.
- Woman was killed by blow to head with television after refusing to let her partner touch her sexually in public, court hears August 17, 2017A WOMAN found fatally injured in the street last December told three young students her partner had hit her over the head with a television after she refused to let him touch her sexually in front of friends, a court has heard.
- Road to be closed 'for some time' after car crashes into telegraph pole August 17, 2017The B3058 at Holmsley near Christchurch has been closed after a car crashed into a telegraph pole.
- Unveiled: Here are the plans for Bournemouth’s Christmas ice rink (and it will be at the balloon site) August 17, 2017PLANS for Bournemouth's best festive ice rink yet have been unveiled - with hopes of attracting around 30,000 people.
- Surf reef company to be struck off by liquidators (who can't contact its boss even though he's on Facebook) August 17, 2017THE firm that built Boscombe’s surf reef but failed to get it working properly is to be struck off the register of companies in its native New Zealand.
- Two car crash partially closes Wessex Way causing long delays August 17, 2017EMERGENCY services were called to attend the scene of an accident at St Paul’s Roundabout, Wessex Way, Bournemouth, earlier this morning.
- "Inappropriate and cluttered”: Council blocks plans for new public phone booths in town centre August 17, 2017PLANS by a private firm to erect new public phone booths in Bournemouth have been blocked by the council.
- ‘Cut speed limit on narrow roads from 40 to 30mph’: Continued call from residents after 21-year-dies in crash August 17, 2017RESIDENTS are calling for a wider reduction to the speed limit in Ringwood.
- CCTV: Moment hotel guest smashes car window and rolls vehicle forward because it’s blocking him in August 17, 2017
- BBC Dorset
- Woman punched in face while defending boyfriend in BournemouthPolice have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to about the unprovoked attack.
- Train derails outside London Waterloo stationNo-one was injured but travellers are advised to avoid using the station for two days.
- AFC Bournemouth submit plans for new training complex at Canford MagnaPremier League club Bournemouth submit planning permission to build a new training ground complex.
- Poole's Baiter Park public toilets closure U-turnThe facilities were closed in April by the council in a bid to save almost £20,000.
- Bride 'amazed' by response after wedding day ring theftThe theft has received worldwide coverage after Lusea Warner Gale described being "heartbroken" on her wedding day.
- 'Dad dancing' Special Constable is music festival hitSpecial Constable Jason Cox was challenged to a dance-off by revellers at Camp Bestival in Dorset over the weekend.
- Jordan Green: Yeovil Town sign Bournemouth forward on free transferYeovil Town sign versatile forward Jordan Green on a free transfer from Premier League side Bournemouth.
- Dorchester Cricket Club: Youth development the focus for financial securityBBC Sport takes a closer look at how one local cricket club is taking steps to preserve its future.
- West Bromwich Albion 1-0 BournemouthSummer loan signing Ahmed Hegazi scores on his Premier League debut as West Brom beat Bournemouth at The Hawthorns.
- Woman punched in face while defending boyfriend in Bournemouth
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