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Roundabout scheme has increased traffic speed
I would like to comment on the recent astonishing ‘improvements’ to Chafeys Roundabout, Weymouth. I frequently drive through, and occasionally walk across this exceedingly dangerous intersection. Anyone walking from Southill into town must brave it
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Portland couple's diamond anniversary
DIAMOND couple Dennis and Pearl Carter danced their way into each other’s hearts. Mr and Mrs Carter, of Haylands, Portland, are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary in exactly the way they want – surrounded by their four children, 11 grandchildren
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Put your questions to MP Jim Knight
HAVE you got a burning question you would like to ask your MP about their expenses? Well, now’s your chance. MPs in Dorset have agreed to take part in live blogs on our website over the next few weeks. South Dorset MP Jim Knight is the
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Dorset homes and businesses urged to fly flag for British forces
HOMES and businesses in Dorset are being urged to fly a special union flag ‘with pride’ to show their support for the British armed forces. The Ministry of Defence is encouraging people all over the country to fly the specially designed Union flag to
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Weymouth mum running Race of Life for inspirational partner
AN ACTION man who was struck down by cancer will be a Weymouth mum’s inspiration as she nears the finish line of a charity race. Becky Taylor, 37, is running the Dorchester Race for Life to help fund a non-clinical trial in which her partner Steve Phillips
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Smoke alarm warning after pensioner's narrow escape from fire in Weymouth
AN ELDERLY man had a lucky escape after unattended cooking caused his flat to go up in flames in Weymouth. The third floor flat in Westhaven House, Radipole Lane, is now completely unliveable after a fire blazed through his sheltered accommodation flat
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Breathtaking display on and above the ice
A VISUAL feast of stunning scenes is promised when the world-famous Cirque de Glace comes to town. Witness the opening scenes of this fantastic show as a huge volcano spews real fire high in the air. As the planet cools the volcano cracks in two to
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Two tribes
WEYMOUTH Doonan Wildcats’ team manager Jem Dicken believes tonight’s National League derby clash at Bournemouth will be a “titanic battle”. The two Dorset clubs meet for the first time since the Buccaneers were formed by Poole Pirates’ promoter Matt
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Penpals finally meet in Weymouth after 60 years of letter-writing
TWO penpals met for the first time after writing to each other for more than 60 years. Joyce Sims, 80, first wrote to Waverley Neutze of Christchurch, New Zealand in 1947 after replying to a newspaper ad for a penpal. Now, after decades of letter-writing
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Smith signs up
FORMER Team Bath midfielder Dean Smith has become Weymouth boss Matty Hale’s third new signing. The 26-year-old made over 100 appearances for the Students and is the first player from Team Bath to follow assistant-boss Andy Tillson, who remains head
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Seconds slump to resounding defeat
DORCHESTER SECONDS 112 (2) lost to MARNHULL 113-2 (20) by eight wickets DORCHESTER Seconds saw their average tumble as they slumped to a “disappointing” defeat at Marnhull in Dorset League Division One. From their opening three games, one
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Superior show from champs
SOUTH DORSET GIANTS 14 EAST DEVON EAGLES 44 SOUTH West Conference new-boys the South Dorset Giants faced their toughest task to date as they went toe-to-toe with reigning champions the East Devon Eagles. The table-toppers stamped their authority
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Reaching for the summits
EIGHT men from Dorchester have given themselves more than a mountain to climb – literally. The group, which includes Dorchester Cricket Club’s first-team captain Martyn Richards, will aim to conquer Ben Nevis, Snowdon and Scafell Pike all within a 24
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Mike's select
DORSET Middleton Cup team manager Mike Stapleton has selected a strong, well-balanced side for the opening game of the season against Warwickshire at Entaco Bowls Club, Studley on Saturday. As expected he has chosen a blend of youth and experience, with
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Burglars smash up Portland club
BURGLARS used a sledgehammer to smash their way through a community club on Portland. The break-in happened shortly after 4am yesterday at the Kimberlin Club in Blacknor Road. Club manager Karen Dolbear is now appealing to people’s consciences for help
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Police in hunt for Weymouth knifeman
POLICE are hunting a knifeman after an attack near Weymouth seafront which left one man with serious stab wounds. Police said the attack followed a row between two groups of men near the Park Hotel in Grange Road. Witnesses told today how they heard
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Astonishing Art Work heralds Art Week
Abbotsbury and Langton Herring ABBOTSBURY Art Week began with a private view of the work of local artist Margaret Sones and Lucy Best from Bournemouth in the Artemesia Gallery in West Street, Abbotsbury. Look for the topiary outside
