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Portland residents give up fight over Osprey Quay
PORTLAND residents have raised the white flag over the contentious Osprey Quay eco-home development – but have vowed to maximise what they get out of the deal. The 77-home development at Officers Field, Underhill, promises low-carbon homes to be delivered
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Cyclist airlifted from the Nothe
A CYCLIST has been airlifted to hospital after his bike slipped off a path at the Nothe and he plunged more than 10ft to the rocks below. The 46-year-old man was airlifted from Newton’s Cove at 3pm on Saturday and was rushed to Dorset County
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Two men in hospital after a night of violence
TWO men are in hospital after a night of violence in Weymouth. Two separate night-time assaults in the early hours of Saturday morning resulted in a 21-year-old Weymouth man and a 29-year-old tourist being rushed to Dorset County Hospital with
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Healing hands at Weldmar
THE power of touch, smell and sound is being used to boost the well-being of seriously ill people, their carers and families in Dorset. Healing hands are providing massage treatments and reflexology, while senses are being stimulated through aromatherapy
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Plea for more buses in Weymouth
WE NEED more buses – that is the plea of two blind women in Weymouth. Katherine Howe and Sam Cole say they are fed up with waiting 30 minutes for a bus only to find it ‘crammed to capacity’ when it arrives. First bus operators have reduced their No
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Singers hoping for success in Star Sensations
SINGERS will be hoping to realise their dreams at the final of the Star Sensations tomorrow night. Six hopefuls from south Dorset will be hoping to be crowned Star Sensation 2009 at the Dorset Echo-backed talent show at the Carrington House
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It's a Dragon's Den for Weymouth and Portland
WILL they be in or out? Aspiring entrepreneurs in Weymouth and Portland are being offered a chance to win a windfall for their new business – but only if they can impress the judges in a Dragons’ Den-style showdown. Based on the hit BBC show, the hopefuls
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Community bank idea for Weymouth and Portland
A COMMUNITY bank to help local businesses is being mooted by council chiefs. Councils in England have been looking to fill the funding gap caused by banks lending less in the economic downturn and Weymouth and Portland Borough Council is investigating
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Elderly drivers should have regular medical check-ups
THE unfortunate incident that resulted in the death of a pensioner at Winterbourne Abbas has highlighted the possibilities and risks of the elderly driving with potentially undiagnosed medical conditions. The possible catastrophic effects
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Dorset County Council newspaper accused of bias
A DORSET County Council newspaper delivered to 200,000 residents has been slammed as ‘biased’ and a waste of money. The 16-page newspaper Your Dorset was delivered to county taxpayers last week, just a month before the county council elections on June
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Against all odds - Weymouth boy Alex's brave battle
A BOY who doctors said would not live beyond his first birthday has defied the odds to become his family’s pride and joy. Little Alex Lever is now looking forward to celebrating his fourth birthday and friends and family says he lights up all
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Demon is top dog in Pet Idol contest
HE WOWED the judges with his dazzling eyes, striking good looks and perfect teeth. Yes, take a bow-wow, Demon the husky, as the prize pooch who has just been crowned the Dorset Echo’s Pet Idol for 2009. Owned by Beaminster School lad John Hughes,
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Weymouth bride prepares for black wedding
BRIDE-TO-BE Lin Evans is counting on a nice day for her black wedding. Goth fan Lin from Weymouth hopes she isn’t cursed after numerous problems with the arrangements left her fearing the worst. Now she hopes someone will help make her special day go
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SpongeBob to star at Camp Bestival
YET more fantastic family entertainment has been added to this year’s Camp Bestival line-up. The weekend festival, which takes place at Lulworth Castle in July, already has more than 100 free events for children on its timetable. Now, joining forces
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Lion roars in Wessex fab fives
WEYMOUTH FC’s inaugural five-a-side tournament has raised much-needed funds for the cash-strapped club. The event, held at the Wessex Stadium, was hailed a big success with teams travelling from Eastleigh, Oxford and Sherborne to compete.
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Back on the beach for Tuesday smash
VOLLEYBALL returns to the sands of Weymouth on Tuesday evening with the start of the Weymouth Beach League. This popular competition is back for another season and will culminate in the 27th Weymouth RAF Careers Beach Classic, Britain’s premier beach
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Annear show is 'amazing'
A MEMORIAL match in honour of former Dorchester Town player Dave Annear has raised thousands of pounds for the Anthony Nolan Trust. The event was supported by hundreds of friends and family, and has been described as an “amazing tribute” to Dave, who
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KICKING OFF: All is not lost for Terras
WEYMOUTH will need to learn from the lessons of the past if the club is to bounce back from the rollecoaster ride of the past three seasons in the Conference. On two separate occasions during their latest spell in non-League’s top-flight the Terras
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Trio return for must-win clash
CAPTAIN Tom Hicks, big-hitter Darren Cowley and Somerset talent Max Waller will all return to boost Dorset’s ranks for tomorrow’s crucial Minor Counties Championship Knockout Trophy group match against Cambridgeshire at Dean Park. All three players
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Fans out to raise funds
DORCHESTER Town supporters will go head-to-head tomorrow in a bid to raise funds for their beloved club. Two teams of county town followers will take to the Jewson Stadium pitch (11am) with each player donating a sum of £15 towards to the club kitty.
