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Ten years at the top.
I initially changed from the Laser standard rig to the Radial after an especially windy European Championships in Cascais, Portugal. It was so windy that they could not really get the marks to stay in place with mark two moving downwind especially fast
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It's such a shame that this historic Portland church is locked up
I HAVE just finished reading a fascinating book, ‘The Suspicions of Mr Whicher’ by Kate Summerscale, which is an account of a real murder investigation in Frome, Somerset in the 1860s. I was intrigued to discover that one of those involved was responsible
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Terras live at the O2
THEY may have been relegated but Weymouth Football Club’s fortunes could well receive a boost thanks to a new fan’s globetrotting antics. The latest Terras supporter to come out of the woodwork is American heavy metal band bass guitarist Bryan Richie
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Interesting exhibition by talented local artists
AT A RECENT art exhibition held in the gallery above Poundbury Garden Centre over 20 artists displayed their work. No less than four of them came from Sutton Poyntz – Tony Heathershaw, Elizabeth Morris, Caroline Nairn and Roy Winstanley
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West Stafford man finds snake in his car
STUDENT James Dawson had to make a jump start when he saw a long snake slither under his car. James, 18, from West Stafford, near Dorchester, was startled after seeing the four-foot long reptile curling itself around a plastic housing next to the coil
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Residents show concern at Pact meeting
AT the Community Forum AGM the following were elected to the committee, Ken Whatley (Chairman), Rose Brooks, Alice Hendrick, John Hutton, Penny Inglehart, Gordon Lake, Laurie Lloyd, Derek Model, John Morse, Jeff Sinclair, Eileen Scutter, and our
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Weymouth gran hit by skimming scammers
THE victim of a suspected international card fraud has warned others to be on their guard after losing money she had set aside for her granddaughter’s birthday. Sandra Holden, of Weymouth, was contacted by Abbey building society last week informing her
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Weymouth schoolboy fighting back after being kicked by a horse
THE mum of a teenager who suffered a serious head injury eight years ago has warned other youngsters ‘one bump could change your life’. Brave Max Brimble, 13, overcame the odds to survive when a horse kicked him in the head as he walked through a field
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Dorset warned worst of recession is still to come
THE Dorset economy will have to brace itself as the full impacts of the recession are yet to be felt, councillors have been told. A report presented at a meeting of Dorset County Council’s cabinet to update members on the impacts that the national economic
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Dorset man battered and left for dead by thieves
THE father of a young man left for dead by burglars fears that next time they could kill. Scott Loveless was left lying in a pool of blood after the attack in his own home. He is now recovering at his parents’ home in Dorchester following the horrific
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Team Rheta is running in Race for Life
Abbotsbury and Langton Herring Langton Herring TEAM RHETA is racing again on Sunday, May 31 at Kingston Maurward in the Race For Life. Well, anyway two thirds of the team are. Granny, Margaret Connelly is sitting this one out and is on the support
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Taking stock of a winning team
STOCK TAKERS Richard and Mandy Grafton celebrated the 21st anniversary of their business by entertaining clients at the Riverhouse Inn. The couple, who run Grafton and Company, took Vanessa and Michael Harding from the Foresters Arms in the New Forrest
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West Dorset MP calls into Wellworths for his pick 'n' mix
THE world is still watching Wellworths – and so is West Dorset MP Oliver Letwin, who was at the store this week to catch up on developments. Manager Claire Robertson updated the MP on how the store has been trading so far, and about the huge amount of
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The real impact of ten minutes
LONDON, New York, Washington and now Bridport – a controversial new play by Caryl Churchill is in rehearsal for a one off performance at the Bridport Arts Centre. First performed in February this year, and immediately taken up and performed across
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I beat cancer with diet of vegetables, says Dorchester's Chrissy
A CANCER survivor claims that a simple diet helped her conquer the disease. Former traveller Chrissy Jane Hedge refused chemotherapy and embarked on an alkaline diet after being diagnosed with cervical cancer. She lived on organic fruit
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The Newenham String Quartet who performed at St Nicholas Church
Abbotsbury and Langton Herring Abbotsbury VISITORS to St Nicholas Church on the afternoon of Sunday, May 3 were in for a big treat. The Newenham String Quartet, a group of talented Dorset ladies, with Duncan Honeybourne on piano delighted the audience
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Dorchester police chief vows to win drugs war
DORCHESTER’S police chief has vowed to purge the town of drug dealers. And he has urged the public to join forces with the police in a bid to clean up the streets of the town. Inspector Les Fry spoke out after three people were arrested when police
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Magpies eye potential move for Critchell
DORCHESTER Town are considering a move for former Terra Kyle Critchell. The defender left Weymouth last summer to join Wrexham on a two-year deal. Much of his first season with the Dragons was plagued by an ankle injury but the ex-Southampton man enjoyed
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Chickerell footballer's dad killed on way to cup final
THE father of a footballer was killed in a crash on his way to watch his son play in a cup final last night. Rob Evans died in a motorbike accident just yards from the Wessex Stadium minutes before the kick-off. His son Josh took to
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Blues on the spot
Dorset Premier League Cup Final PORTLAND UNITED 2 CHICKERELL UNITED 2 (after extra-time, Portland win 4-2 on pens) PORTLAND United secured an historic double at the Wessex Stadium last night as they held their nerve in a tense
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Champion Saints in winning start
ST GEORGE’S began the defence of their Dorchester Evening League Division One crown with a 22-run victory over Puddletown. The Saints (121-6), title winners for the last three years, remain the team to beat after disposing of the Villagers
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Active role for Terras’ ladies
WEYMOUTH Ladies are sure to be fighting fit after agreeing a sponsorship package with local company Outrageously Active. The company, run by personal trainer Boris Stone, will officially begin its deal with the Terras in July when the girls report back
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Bryony tops at Tesco finals
WEYMOUTH’S Bryony Webb was the star of the show at the Tesco Cup South West England Regional Final. Webb’s impressive performances for Weymouth Girls Under-16s earned her the Player of the Tournament accolade, which was picked by former Bristol Rovers
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Danny signs off in style
OUTGOING skipper Danny Critchel signed off in style for Dorchester Town Under-18s. The defender scooped the Youth Player of the Year award before helping his team-mates to a 3-2 win in a trial match at the Jewson Stadium. The older members of the county
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Chickens’ feast is a popular hit
THE Chickerell United tournament, held at Budmouth Technology College, was a resounding success. This popular feast of football featured teams from Weymouth, Bridport, Corfe Mullen, Dorchester Town, Portland United and Cardiff. One of the organisers
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Schools on the water
MORE than 400 pupils launched on to the 2012 Olympic waters to learn to sail for just £5. Youngsters from 11 schools across Dorset experienced mixed weather conditions as they took part in the latest Sail for a Fiver scheme. The weeklong event was funded
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Going north for glory
THIRTY-TWO athletes from the Dorset Pentathletes squad will make the journey north to Macclesfield this weekend to take part in the National Biathlon Championships. Dorset will field nine teams in the various age categories and they will be hoping to
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Saturday fun gets underway
WEYMOUTH Tennis Club’s Julien Lawes and Wessex Cricket Academy’s Simon Talbot were among the coaches as the 22nd year of the Saturday Sports Club at Conifers School got underway. The sessions, which were started in 1987 by club organiser Don J Whistance
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Festival of opportunity
WESTFIELD Technology College teacher Kerry Stewart is hoping to turn the recently held New Opportunities Day into an annual event. The idea behind the sports festival, run in conjunction with West Dorset School Sport Partnership, was to give more opportunities
