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Crossing could be the death knell for Fortuneswell
I was surprised to read that Dorset County Council’s cabinet has given the go ahead to build a zebra crossing in Fortuneswell between Coasters and the Co-op sometime in the next two years. It has been said it will be good news for the people of Underhill
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It's 'bra-vo' as health worker takes on charity MoonWalk
A HEALTH visitor will be showing some front when she dons a feathered bra for a moonlit marathon. Debbie Masterson is one of 15,000 bra-clad walkers who will be taking on the MoonWalk in London on Saturday. The Cerne Abbas Surgery worker, 53, from Dorchester
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Farmers’ 'we will shoot' warning in bid to protect sheep and cattle
FARMERS are warning dog owners to keep their pets away from sheep and cattle. They have backed a call by Dorset Countryside to make sure dogs are on leads and don’t attack or worry sheep. Farmers said that they have the right to shoot dogs as last
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Mike dreams of the West End after landing role in fringe smash hit
WEST End stardom is beckoning stage actor Mike Shearer of Wool after he landed the lead role in the London premiere of an off-Broadway musical. The former Weymouth College drama student is playing the title role of Zanna in the quirky production Zanna
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County project for stroke victims is awarded £312,000
A STROKE survivor’s wife today welcomed a new support scheme as she told how the illness affects lives. A project has been set up to help stroke victims and their families after £312,000 was awarded to Dorset County Council to fund the Department of
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Local songwriters inspired to pen tune for fundraising hit
SONGWRITERS Ed Hintze and Stuart Fretwell have composed a charity tune for Weymouth’s newest choir to sing. The duo have written a track called Starlight Foundation in aid of a charity which makes the dreams of terminally and seriously ill children come
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Work begins to bring former tank farm site back to life
WORK has begun on the next phase of works on the former fuel tank site at Osprey Quay on Portland. Contractors have begun digging up ground to build a new road and will demolish a building to create car parking spaces for the 2012 Olympics. The area
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Top-rated head thanks her team for being top class
A HEADTEACHER has put her awards nomination success down to the fact that she likes nothing more than sharing lunch and a chinwag with her pupils. Helen Boyce, of Frome Valley First School, has been nominated as Headteacher of the Year in a
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Series of events planned in resort to remember D-Day
A WEEKEND of commemoration and celebration has been planned in Weymouth to mark the 65th anniversary of D-Day. On Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and 7, Weymouth seafront, the Pavilion theatre and the Nothe Fort will host a number of family events bringing
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‘Smoke alarms are life savers’ says coroner after death of doctor in blaze
A HOUSE fire that killed a retired doctor in Weymouth has prompted stark warnings about the life-saving role of fully functioning smoke alarms. The pleas came from West Dorset District Coroner Michael Johnston and Dorset Fire and Rescue Service following
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Lucky seahorse is found in garden miles inland
THIS seahorse came up smelling of roses at Chickerell in Weymouth. The marine creature, believed to be three or four years old, was found by chance in a garden miles inland. The long-snouted seahorse, which is native to British waters and is endangered
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Heartbroken family pays tribute to tragic motorcyclist
THE heartbroken family of a man killed in a crash on his way to watch his son play football today paid tribute to the ‘love of their lives’. Father-of-four Rob Evans, 48, died in a motorcycle accident just yards from the Wessex Stadium in Weymouth where
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Champions sign off
PORTLAND United round off a triumphant season with a home game against Wincanton Town tonight (7pm). The Blues retained the Dorset Premier League title last Saturday before bagging a double on Tuesday night with success over Chickerell United in the
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Hutch in the frame
FORMER Terras’ legend Ian Hutchinson has refused to rule out the possibility of a shock return to the Wessex Stadium as manager. Echosport understands the current Bridport boss is one of the dozen candidates that chairman Ian Ridley is considering
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Return for Groover?
DORCHESTER Town have sounded out striker Matt Groves over a possible return. The former Magpie left the Jewson Stadium in September 2007 after nine years and 393 appearances in black and white, joining Lewes on a free transfer. Groves earned promotion
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Rodwell crowned six kings
WEYMOUTH SUNDAY LEAGUE SIX-A-SIDES A LATE double from Ollie Stanton ensured the Rodwell deservedly lifted the Shaun Taylor Memorial Trophy at the Marsh with a 3-1 triumph over league champions the Belvedere in a gripping final. The Rodwellers
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Easton finish in flamboyant fashion
EASTON boss Chris Wilson was “over the moon” with his players after they signed off the season, and maybe the club’s existence, with a fantastic 4-0 victory over Tintinhull at the Grove. Rob Maxted netted a hat-trick after James Turrell had opened the
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Dev's delight as fans raise £700
DEV’S MAGPIES 3 JASON’S MAGPIES 1 DORCHESTER Town supporters raised more than £700 for their beloved club in a charity football match at the Jewson Stadium. Dev Ward’s Magpies took on Jason Aplin’s Magpies in an entertaining encounter, which
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Star performers
KATH Desmond and Martin Puckett were the top performers during the indoor season at Moonfleet 2000. Both bowlers were crowned Singles and Pairs champions, with Desmond also picking up the Mixed Pairs title and Puckett claiming the Generation Pairs and
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Laying down the Lawes
BLANDFORD SECONDS 89 (3pts) lost to WEYMOUTH SECONDS 91-6 (18pts) by four wickets THE father and son combination of Hugh and Matt Lawes led Weymouth Seconds to a four-wicket victory over Blandford Seconds at Park Road in Dorset League Division
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Dorchester’s hopes destroyed by Dunning
COMPTON HOUSE 161 (18pts) beat DORCHESTER SECONDS 87 (5pts) by 74 runs DORCHESTER Seconds suffered their first Dorset League Division One defeat of the season, losing by 74 runs at Compton House. The county town side, who were promoted from
