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Man hurt in car accident at Portesham
A MAN was hurt in a crash on the junction of Portesham Hill and Bishop's Road tonight. He was flown to hospital by air ambulance just after 7pm today. Two fire crews from Weymouth attended the scene of the accident. They cut the roof off the car to
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‘Victims of crime failed’
DORSET Police Federation chairman Clive Chamberlain has accused the Criminal Justice System of failing victims of crime' and demoralising police officers'. Mr Chamberlain was speaking in response to Prisoner Officer Association concerns that some criminals
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Inn wins planning go-ahead
WEYMOUTH'S Premier Inn has been granted planning permission for a three-storey extension to provide 43 extra bedrooms. The hotel, which is run by the Whitbread Group, said the new build would create 16 new bedrooms on the ground and first floors and
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Don't penalise the disabled to raise more income
I REFER to the story concerning the disabled having their parking rights withdrawn or adjusted (Boycott town call to disabled drivers' Echo, May 24). This is another little money earner and will increase the council's income by £25,000. Isn't it time
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Book to help older people
A NEW booklet to help people manage their affairs is being offered by Age Concern Dorchester. The charity has launched Lifebook to help people store important documents such as passports, insurance policy details and birth certificates. Chief officer
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London date for dancers
Dancers who saw their studio go up in flames are proof that the show must go on. Following a fire that destroyed part of the Mercury Dance Academy's building in Weymouth, members are set to take to the stage in London's West End to participate in a dance
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Portland rescuers join rescue after helicopter death crash
PORTLAND-based rescuers were scrambled after an Army training helicopter crashed, killing two people. The Portland Coastguard helicopter was requested as back-up in a rescue mission after the Squirrel aircraft came down in fields near Torrington, North
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Lobby now if you want to keep your free health service
I THINK it is important to let everyone know what the Government's future plans are for general practitioners' surgeries (and the NHS). Like everything nowadays, surgeries are to be closed one by one and replaced by large centres or, in this case,
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Thieves target shoppers
SHOPPERS and shopkeepers in Bridport have been warned to watch out for light-fingered pickpockets and shoplifters as thieves target the town. Thieves have stolen purses and wallets and dipped into bags while shoppers were distracted. Community beat
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Dog show defies the weather to raise cash
The annual Brit Valley Rotary Club dog show and family fun day was held in perfect weather conditions and raised thousands of pounds for charity. Rotary spokesman John Dobinson said: "The show was held amidst gloomy weather forecasts, but we were very
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Motorbike boy Jacob is target of third raid
A JUNIOR motorcyclist is distraught after the theft of his third bike in five years. Jacob Boyle, nine, of St George's Road, Portland, lost his latest trials bike when it was taken from the shed outside his house during the night Jacob's mother, Sarah-Jo
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Sailor Steve completes solo Atlantic crossing
SOLO sailor Steve White has crossed the finish line in the Artemis Transat race across the Atlantic. The Charlton Down sailor, on his 60ft boat Spirit of Weymouth, came in ninth. He was the last in the Open 60 class to complete the 3,000-mile course,
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If we fail to act future generations will say we let them down
Coun Richard Denton White is to be congratulated on his letter We need an Action Plan on Quarrying' (Echo, May 20). The fact that mistakes have been made in the past is no reason why we should not try and put them right today before irreparable damage
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Artist scoops national award
A DORCHESTER artist is taking the art world by storm after scooping a top national award. Rebecca Lardner, of the Green, Fordington, has won the Best-Selling Up and Coming Artist in the Fine Arts Guild awards 2008. She is also scoring commissions for
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Engineers in talks on flooded square
ENGINEERS have been asked to assess whether a drain has collapsed under Victoria Square on Portland after the area flooded. A 10 by 15 feet-wide puddle of water appeared in the square yesterday, following hours of heavy rainfall. Weymouth and Portland
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Scheme for homes is backed by planners
A SCHEME to build four homes on an overgrown site at Weston Street, Portland, has been backed by planners. Objectors were concerned at loss of habitat, flora and fauna, land contamination, loss of privacy, traffic and pedestrian safety matters. Members
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All smiles at mask-making event
YOUNGSTERS hid their faces during half term fun in Dorchester when they tried their hands at mask-making at Dorset County Museum. The sessions offered families the chance to create their own masks using templates or by looking round the museum exhibits
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Valuable insight from antiques expert
ANTIQUES have been put under the scrutiny of a TV expert during a special event. Guests at Athelhampton House and gardens had their prized possessions valued by Paul Atterbury from the BBC Antiques Roadshow programme last night. Anthony du Boulay from
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Fancy farewell
FANCY dress was the theme for nursing auxiliary Kay Powell's retirement party. She has worked at the Dorset County Hospital for many years. Family, friends and colleagues celebrated at the Centenary Club in Weymouth with music from the
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Cheque point
FORMER Weymouth and Portland Mayor David Harris has presented a cheque for £4,600 to the British Heart Foundation. The money came from a sponsored walk organised by Mr Harris in March. It was his final official act as mayor, and he said:
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Barn dance birthday
THE Bride Valley Band provided the music and the caller for an energetic barn dance at Willlowbed Hall, Chickerell, to celebrate the 60th birthdays of Helen Pollock, and John and Hilary Bennett. A collection for Julia's House raised
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Surprise guest
RHYS Bailey celebrated his fifth birthday with friends and family at a party at Sharkys in Weymouth. Elton John impersonator Ed Hintze was also at Sharky's and posed for a picture after wishing Rhys a happy birthday. The birthday cake - a
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Hats on for party
IT WAS hats off to youngsters who won top prizes for headwear at a party in Weymouth. They scooped prizes for having the bestdressed hats in different age groups at the Mad Hatter's Tea Party at Greenhill Gardens. The winners were Ben Jacobs
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Golden couple
GOLDEN couple Graham and Rose Pullen celebrated 50 years of marriage at a surprise party thrown by their family. They have two daughters, Bev and Rachel, and son Greg, son-in-laws Paul and John and daughter-in-law Jane and five grandchildren
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Diabetes event
THE Diabetes UK voluntary group teamed up with staff at the Royal Crescent and Preston Road Practice to host a diabetes awareness evening at the Royal Crescent Surgery. Newly-diagnosed diabetes patients were invited to go along and meet specialist
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A burning thirst
A PUB regular who was the last to enjoy a pint before his local burned down became the first to raise a glass to its re-opening. West Stafford villager Derek Keeling toasted the re-opening of the Wise Man Inn after it was shut for nearly two years
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Emily's Limo
BIRTHDAY girl Emily Day got a surprise when her uncle turned up in a limo to whisk off her and her friends. Emily, third from left, her sister Erin and friends were halfway through a makeover party when Christopher Druce arrived to pick them up
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Facelift plan for harbour
FALLING numbers of visitors could spark a major facelift for Weymouth Harbour. Councillors are being urged to back a bold vision for the future. Significant investment in the harbour would be needed to keep up with the competition and attract more business
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New twist in church saga
THE in-out saga of a Dorchester church is set for another twist as town centre developer Simons offers it a new site - where it has been standing for the past 100 years. Acland Road Evangelical Church owns the land it stands on within the Charles Street
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Browne is new assistant boss
ALEX Browne has been named as Dorchester Town's new assistant-manager. The defender was unveiled in his new role, one that also sees him continue as a player, at a Press conference yesterday afternoon at the Jewson Stadium. Paul Compton, whose stepson
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Wildcats to mark 100th race night
WEYMOUTH Doonan Wildcats will be marking this Saturday's Conference League Pairs meeting as the 100th race night at the Wessex Stadium since speedway returned to the town five years ago. Weymouth faced a 19-year absence from the sport in 1984 when uncertainty
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Festival of football is a major success
THE inaugural Weymouth FC Youth Tournament has been hailed as a great success both by the teams that took part and the event's organisers. In excess of 100 teams and nearly 1,000 children took part in the two-day extravaganza at the Marsh, which will
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Magpies honour winning teams
MAGPIES stars Mark Jermyn and Tom Mitchell handed out the trophies at Dorchester Town Youth Girls FC's sixth annual presentation night at the Jewson Stadium. The girls excelled in all departments last season winning the under-11s, under-12s and under
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Clifford cuts loose for superb knock of 65
DORCHESTER READ WOODRUFF EVENING LEAGUE STEVE Clifford's fine half century helped Martinstown move into second place in Division One of the Dorchester Evening League. The Dorchester Seconds batsman cut loose and knocked 65 as his side compiled a first
