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Reed leaves Terras
MIDFIELDER Stephen Reed has sensationally left Weymouth just hours before one of the biggest games in the club’s history. The Terras take on York City at the Wessex Stadium tomorrow night (7.45pm) knowing anything less than a win will see them
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Allo Allo's Vicki Michell talks to the Echo
NEXT week, Vicki Michelle and Jeffrey Holland come to Dorset in a hilarious new production of the hit BBC comedy series Allo Allo, which has been specially penned for the stage by original writers Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft. Vicki will appear as saucy
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Celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall in the Weymouth mud
CELEBRITY chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has been getting his hands dirty in Weymouth for his latest television series. The River Cottage chef was spotted in the unlikely destination of a muddy culvert by the side of the Preston Beach Road as he went
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Weymouth diamond couple celebrate 60 years together
JUNE and Maurice ‘Bonner’ Lawes have stuck together through thick and thin throughout 60 years of marriage. Various mishaps including a flooded house, a bout of malaria and an unwanted suitor have been bumps in the road on the way to the couple’s diamond
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Bridport woman to donate her brain for Parkinson's Disease research
A BRIDPORT woman has agreed to donate her brain for research into Park-inson’s disease after she dies, as part of a nationwide campaign to encourage others to do the same. Phillippa King, 70, hopes signing up as a donor will help find a cure for fellow
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Audience cheers talented singers at Weymouth Star Sensations heat
THE cream of Weymouth’s singers are now through to the final of the Star Sensations singing competition. Three winners from the second competition heat held in the town are now in the last stage of the contest – being held to find the best singer in
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How Dorset is celebrating St George's Day
ENGLAND’S patron saint will be celebrated around the county this week as we mark St George’s Day. Although the country’s national day is today events will be held throughout the week. On the day itself, Bridport Arts Centre is holding
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Weymouth and Portland conference on reducing harm caused by alcohol
ALCOHOL-FREE cocktails were served as agencies discussed ways to reduce harm caused by booze. Representatives from a multitude of different agencies met as the Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy for Dorset was launched at a conference.
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Dorchester set to get new supermarket
A LANDMARK car dealership in Dorchester is to close – and a supermarket is being lined up for the site. The Loders Toyota Dealership at the Grove in Dorchester is to shut within days and the company confirmed talks are ongoing to sell the site to a
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Little Esmee honoured by concert
A GESTURE by a kindly godmother will see music fans rock the night away in memory of a little girl who died. Esmee Godwin was two when she died in March 2007 after catching chickenpox and developing double pneumonia and infections on a shattered immune
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Glimmer of hope for Dorset in the Budget
DORSET residents have welcomed some chinks of light amid the economic gloom in the Budget. Chancellor Alistair Darling announced perks for pensioners, the long-term unemployed and motorists as the country faced its worst recession since the Second World
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Transport Minister positive over Swanage-London rail link
TRANSPORT Minister Lord Andrew Adonis has backed moves to restore a Dorset to London rail link. He praised the Swanage Railway and pledged to help when he visited the volunteer-run network. He promised to back re-signalling works so a permanent train
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Horror as man found hanged outside Weymouth restaurant
A 33-year-old man was found hanged on the wall of a harbourside restaurant. Coastguards tried in vain to save the life of the man who was discovered outside Vaughan’s Bistro on Custom House Quay, police said. It is understood the Weymouth man, who has
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Gwatkin is in demand
FRANK Gwatkin is a wanted man. After being team manager of Dorset’s triumphant Atherley Trophy and under-25 double rink sides he has been approached to fill a similar position for the Johns Trophy squad. The Dorchester stalwart has also been asked to
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Strength in depth is key for Seasiders
WEYMOUTH captain Dave Trotter is happy with how his players are shaping up ahead of the new cricket season. The experienced bowler, who has been ruled out of the start of the campaign with a knee-ligament injury, is overjoyed with the strength in depth
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Walbridge urges Dorset to be ruthless
HAMPSHIRE SECONDS 247-2 beat DORSET 228-10 by eight wickets DORSET manager Sean Walbridge has told his side they will have to become more ruthless if they are to enjoy some one-day success this season. His comments came after his side failed to chase
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Queen to visit Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy
THE QUEEN will be coming to Dorset this summer. She will visit the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy before officially opening the revamped tank Museum at Bovington on June 11. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will also pay
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Hill confident of last-day survival
SUSPENDED skipper Kevin Hill believes his team-mates will get the result they require on Saturday to secure Blue Square South survival. Dorchester Town lie just two points clear of the relegation zone after 20th-placed Thurrock beat Braintree Town on
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Ridley: Terras are not down yet
WEYMOUTH chairman Ian Ridley believes relegation from the Blue Square Premier is “not a forgone conclusion.” Following Tuesday night’s 1-0 defeat at Histon, the Terras now require six points from their final two games to stand any chance of preserving
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Dell fires Britannia to summit
ADAM Dell fired a hat-trick as the Britannia returned to the Premier-ship summit with a sensational 4-3 victory at reigning champions the Belvedere to ensure the title race goes right to the wire. The result at the Marsh was all the more stunning as
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Safety first over Dorset home improvements
As the economic downturn continues to bite, some Echo readers carrying out small property developments may be tempted to cut corners to save money. Our research has shown that many people developing property as a business do not realise they have legal
