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Why these road changes?
I would like to refer to the letter from Peter Price of Benville Road, regardiing extra traffic. I wonder, Mr Price, if you are aware that plans are in place to change the traffic flow with regard to Benville Road? I only hope the Council has told
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Wildcats hit back in war of words
WEYMOUTH Doonan Wildcats chairman Phil Bartlett has hit back in the war of words with National League rivals Bournemouth Buccaneers by claiming their big bucks will have no bearing on Thursday’s meeting at Wimborne Road. The Buccaneers, who
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Parley prevail in tight clash
WEYMOUTH 256 (13pts) lost to PARLEY 264 (20pts) by eight runs IF IT’S thrilling cricket you want then Weymouth are undoubtedly the side to watch this season. Three weeks running the Seasiders have been involved in games that have gone down to the absolute
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Welch proud despite defeat
CHICKERELL UNITED 2 HOLT UNITED 3 CHICKERELL United might have failed to finish in the top three in the Dorset Premier League but outgoing boss Maurice Welch was full of admiration for his players despite a final-day defeat against Holt United at Weymouth
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Dorchester claim elusive first win
DORCHESTER 276-5 (20pts) beat STALBRIDGE 203 (7pts) by five wickets DORCHESTER skipper Martyn Richards admitted to feeling relieved after his side finally kick-started their season with a fabulous five-wicket victory over Stalbridge at the Rec on Saturday
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Youngsters enjoy skills festival at Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy
YOUNG sports stars took part on a series of challenges on land and sea to help them develop their athletic skills. Olympic sailor Simon Hiscocks attended the event at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy to inspire the 10 and 11-year-olds
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Southill Preservation Society public meeting
Borough Chief Executive, Tom Grainger was guest speaker at the Meeting Point Lunch at St Aldhelm’s Church Hall. He referred to the various aspects of his role, and gave a clear, practical account of Council expenditure. This amounts to less than 30
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Pilot killed in crash
A MAN has died and a woman was injured after a light aircraft got into difficulties and crashed in North Dorset. The pilot who died, a man aged in his 60s from the Hindon area of Wiltshire, made a Mayday broadcast before the incident.
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Top science award for former Weymouth Grammar School boy
SCIENTIST Graham Hutchings has struck gold with one of the highest honours in the academic world. He has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) for his research and particularly for his pioneering contributions in the use of gold for catalysis
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Radipole Brownies raise funds for Water Aid
Congratulations to the First Radipole Brownies whose recent concert, entitled “Sing for Change” raised no less than £450 for WaterAid. This money could fund a whole year of hygiene education for 850 people in Nepal, putting hand and water
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Classic car celebration at Nothe Fort
MOTORING enthusiasts launched their annual classic car run at the Nothe Fort in Weymouth. The Weymouth Vehicle Preservation Society held the event to promote its 21st Dorset Tour on July 5. The group also used the occasion to mark its
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Refresher courses for Dorset drivers
MOTORISTS can get free road safety advice as driver refresher courses are held in Dorset. Dorset County Council is running courses this summer after a successful winter programme. Since last October, more than 800 people have taken part, with the majority
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More than 1,000 sign up for Echo Gift of Life appeal
PEOPLE desperately waiting for transplant operations in Dorset have more than 1,000 reasons for hope. Since the Dorset Echo launched its Gift of Life Appeal four months ago a total of 1,032 people in the DT postcode area (Dorset excluding Bournemouth
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Rocking all over the quayside in Weymouth
BANDS rocked the harbourside as music lovers soaked up the sun in Weymouth. Musicians hit an open-air stage outside the Rendezvous for the Bank Holiday festival yesterday and today. The free event featured nearly 30 new acts and the ‘cream of the crop
