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Story summary
- The Bear Hotel evacuated its South Street premises after ceiling and masonry collapsed in a second-floor bedroom.
- The collapse hit the ceiling and masonry above a bay window; the bedroom was empty.
- No injuries were reported; restaurant guests and staff left the building safely.
- Dorset Council closed South Street from Trinity Lane to the Red Lion Pub.
- Fire crews arrived before 1 pm, left around 3:40 pm; council engineers are inspecting.