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Glimmer of hope
THERE is a small ray of hope that Weymouth could still be a Blue Square Premier outfit next season despite last night’s 2-1 loss against York City at the Wessex Stadium, according to Terras’ chairman Ian Ridley. The defeat has ensured Weymouth
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Down and out
WEYMOUTH 1 YORK CITY 2 A GOALKEEPING clanger by on-loan stopper Adam Legzdins condemned Weymouth to the drop at the Wessex Stadium last night. The Crewe Alexandra keeper failed to deal with a cross allowing Adam Boyes to deliver the final nail in
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Barrie's blast
A SUPERB display by Barrie Evans helped Weymouth Wildcats establish a three-point lead to take into the second leg of the Devon/Dorset Trophy at the Wessex Bus Raceway tonight (7.15pm). The 25-year-old Mildenhall ace rattled up 13 points as a guest replacement
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Tributes as man found hanged in Weymouth is named
A MAN found hanged on the wall of a Weymouth harbourside restaurant has been named as Lee Andrew Furness. Mr Furness, 33, was discovered by passers-by outside Vaughan’s Bistro on Custom House Quay. A local fisherman cut him down and Portland Coastguard
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How county council tells residents where council tax goes
I write in response to C Taylor’s ‘What becomes of Council Tax’ (You Say, April 1). The government requires any organisation which takes a share of the council tax to produce certain information about how it manages its finances. In
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Weymouth donor gave greatest gift of all
MORE than 750 people have signed up for the Organ Donor Register since the Echo launched its Gift of Life Appeal. And the importance of signing up was emphasised by kidney transplant survivor Mike Fry. He will forever be grateful to his wife Mary after
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Reed: I didn't walk out
MIDFIELDER Stephen Reed has insisted that he has not walked out on Weymouth and is still available for selection. Terras' officials released a statement last night claiming that the 24-year-old exited the club before yesterday afternoon's training session
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Dorset runners take on London Marathon
JOKER Brian Webster is due to take part in his first London Marathon – dressed as a clown at the age of 70. Mr Webster, of Litton Cheney near Bridport, is hoping to raise thousands of pounds through sponsorship for the charity Children with
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Endangered turtle flying home after recovering in Weymouth
A BABY turtle nursed back to health in Weymouth after being found close to death 5,000 miles from home is being returned to tropical waters today after a two-year rescue operation. Willy, an endangered Kemp’s Ridley turtle, was swept across the Atlantic
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Reed exits
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 tonight (7.45pm) knowing anything less than a win will see them fall through
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Vickers is not thinking about dreaded drop
RELEGATION is not worth “thinking about” according to assistant-manager Ashley Vickers ahead of tomorrow’s crucial clash with Bromley (3pm). The Magpies welcome Bromley to the Jewson Stadium knowing that victory will guarantee Blue Square South safety
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Wilson's positive stance
EASTON boss Chris Wilson is hoping for a positive reaction from his side following last Saturday’s 5-1 defeat at rivals Weymouth Sports. The Portlanders entertain struggling Wareham Ran-gers at the Grove tomorrow (3pm) where they will be without
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Sports will go full throttle at champions
WEYMOUTH Sports co-manager Steve Alcock wants his side to go full throttle at champions Parley Sports in the Dorset Senior League tomorrow (3pm). A couple of weeks ago this fixture was looking like it could be a title-decider but a frustrating 0-0 draw
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Avoid the chop warns Hutch
BOSS Ian Hutchinson has warned his players that nobody is exempt from the end-of-season chop. Hutchinson’s plainspoken comments came ahead of Bridport’s penultimate fixture against Roman Glass St George at St Mary’s Field tomorrow (3pm). Defeat to Westbury
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Heath expecting a Blues reaction
STUART Heath is expecting to see a reaction from his Portland players in tomorrow’s home clash with Sturminster Marshall (3pm). The Blues suffered a 2-0 defeat at rivals, and upcoming Dorset Premier League Cup final opponents, Chickerell United on Tuesday
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Chickens rocked by Hall unavailability
MIDFIELDER Andy Hall has been ruled out of Chickerell United’s next three Dorset Premier League games due to work commitments. The ex-Bridport man’s absence comes as a big blow for the Chickens who are already without injured trio Andy Graham, Tommy
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Cats fill skipper's void at Plymouth
WEYMOUTH Doonan Wildcats will use the rider-replacement facility in this weekend’s Devon & Dorset Trophy to fill the void left by skipper Jon Armstrong. The Mighty Midget pulled out of Tuesday night’s 51-42 Challenge meeting defeat at the Isle of the
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Major plans to shape future of Weymouth and Portland
A MAJOR new planning document to help shape the future of Weymouth and Portland proposes sweeping new changes that would dramatically change the borough landscape. Demolishing buildings in Weymouth town centre to clear a space for development
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Rescue at sea after Weymouth charity boat catches fire
NINE people with learning disabilities were rescued from a mile-and-a-half out at sea when fire engulfed the engine room of the MV Freedom. The Ridgeway Centre members were returning to Weymouth from a day out at Lulworth Cove when the portside engine
