Dorset
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| Population (mid-2017 est.) | 770,700 |
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| Population | 424,667 (2017) |
| Points of interest | Durdle Door |
| Isle of Portland | |
| Old Harry Rocks | |
| Colleges and universities | Kingston Maurward College |
| Weymouth College | |
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| ID | 903686 |
About Dorset
Dorset is a county in southwest England. It's known for the Jurassic Coast, a long stretch on the English Channel where the cliffs contain many fossils, and rock formations show millions of years of geological history. Two prominent natural landmarks are Durdle Door, an ancient stone arch, and the layered cliffs at nearby Lulworth Cove. The towns of Poole, Weymouth and Swanage are popular for their sandy beaches.
Bibby Stockholm: Migrants changing minds over move to barge - Robert Jenrick
... Mr Jenrick said the numbers aboard the vessel - moored at Portland Port in Dorset - would increase " in the coming days" from the initial group of about 20, but no date had been set for reaching full capacity...
Bibby Stockholm: Asylum seekers warned over failure to board Dorset barge
... " Monday saw the first asylum seekers board the Bibby Stockholm - moored in Portland Port in Dorset - after a series of delays over safety concerns...
Runner loses wedding ring during a 100k Jurassic Coast race
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Why are water bills rising more in some areas?
... Average bills in Cornwall, Devon and parts of Somerset and Dorset - served by South West Water - were £472...
Headlines: Minister under pressure and sunseekers hit the beaches
... The Daily Mirror leads on the hot weather to say lockdown-tired British directed crowded beaches, next to a photo of Durdle Door in Dorset...
Headlines: 'joy' about the prospect of the summer holiday for the British
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Hampshire Bob Weighton to be world's oldest man
... He shares the title of Britain s oldest person, with Joan Hocquard, from Poole, Dorset, Mr Weighton and Mr...
UK weather: Heavy rain and winds set to bring disruption
... Kayakers braved the rough seas off Bournemouth beach in Dorset and speed restrictions would be in place across parts of the Gatwick Express, Southern, Southeastern, Great Northern and Thameslink networks on Saturday...
Hampshire Bob Weighton to be world's oldest man
A 111-year-old former teacher and engineer from Hampshire, will be confirmed as The World 's oldest man.
Bob Weighton, born on 29. March, 1908, is not expected to be called as the new record holder after the death of 112-year-old in Japan.
Chitetsu Watanabe died on Sunday just a few days after the awarding of the Guinness World Records certificate.
Mr Weighton, from Alton, said: "I feel really happy, because it means Someone Else has died. "
Chitetsu Watanabe in the army, served against the end of the second World WarA spokesman for Guinness World Records said it was currently working, the title for the oldest living man after the death of Mr. Watanabe.
"More info to follow soon after the confirmation of the next record-holder," the spokesman said.
Mr Weighton, born in Hull and one of seven childrenMr Weighton said: "I accept it as a fact. It I is not intended to be a little always, wanted, worked for, or is it just one of those facts of life.
"maybe you will find it amazing, but it's just one of those things. "
Mr Weighton was once England's oldest man and Britain's joint oldest man, who died together on the same day birthday, Last Summer .
He shares the title of Britain's oldest person, with Joan Hocquard, from Poole, Dorset , Mr Weighton and Mr. Smith were all born on the 29. Of March, 1908.
There are about 50 women who are older than the United Kingdom, the record-holder - The World 's oldest living person, the 117-year-old Kane Tanaka .
poole, alton, hull
Source of news: bbc.com
