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Hunt is on for Dorset's best young chef
TOP chefs Mark Hix and Mat Follas are on the hunt for Dorset’s best young seafood cook. They will judge the final of the Dorset Young Seafood Masterchef of the Year contest at the Dorset Seafood Festival on Sunday, July 12. The event
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Delays after road closed
MOTORISTS in Weymouth are facing delays after part of a main road was shut off in the town. Police have closed a section of Preston Road while they deal with an incident in the area. Diversions are in place.
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Unsung heroes of Weldmar Hospicecare Trust
UNSUNG heroes who give up their time for others are being celebrated this week. Diane Thorne and Ann Bleach are among the army of volunteers who assist in charity shops, day centres, hospices and in the community for the Weldmar Hospicecare
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Sally runs Race for Life in memory of niece
A YOUNG woman who loved Dorset will be at the forefront of Sally Carter’s mind when she completes her fourth Race for Life on Sunday. Sally’s niece Charlotte Collins died in April 2008 aged 23 from ovarian cancer. Now mum-of-four Sally, 34, of Weymouth
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Two killed in horror crash on A37
A MAN and woman aged in their 80s have been killed in a horror crash on the A37. Their car burst into flames after it collided with an articulated lorry at Holywell Cross, near Evershot. Passers-by made heroic efforts to free the occupants
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Roads don't causes crashes, drivers do
Another tragic death on the roads and the ‘we know what's needed’ brigade leap into action yet again telling the rest of us that a lower speed limit is the simple answer! How many times have we seen that in print over the last couple of months. Does
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Puddletown First School children make the world a better place to live in
Puddletown CHILDREN at the First School have spent Arts Week learning how they could look after the planet and make the world a better place to live in. I popped in to see how all the projects and crafts they had been involved in, and saw all the
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Dorset reunion for Land Army
WOMEN from the Land Army were reunited 65 years on from their efforts in the Second World War. Around 250 former Land Army girls enjoyed a Tea Party at Kingston Maurward House, hosted by Dorset’s Lord Lieutenant Mrs Anthony Pitt-Rivers.
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Onlookers force Portland helicopter crew to abandon rescue
RECKLESS onlookers forced a rescue helicopter crew to abort a cliff-top rescue - endangering the lives of two trapped people. Coastguards today hit out at the behaviour of the bystanders who themselves could have been blown over the cliff by the helicopter
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Queen set for stroll on Weymouth Esplanade
THE Queen will take a stroll along Weymouth Esplanade on her day trip to Dorset next month. She will take in all the British seaside traditions, from Punch and Judy to donkey rides, during her visit to the Georgian promenade on June 11. In showcasing
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Artsreach offers quality in Dorset
QUALITY not quantity is key to Artsreach’s June programme. First up, we welcome back the Rude Mechanicals theatre company who are performing their latest production Mother Sweetapple at a variety of venues across the county. The play is set in Tuscany
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Chance to shine
TERRAS’ boss Matty Hale will run the rule over the town’s best local talent today when the club holds a trial game at Weymouth College (11am). Several of last season’s under-18s squad will be amongst the players on show and there will also be a couple
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Belt's blow
DORCHESTER all-rounder Dan Belt has been ruled out of Dorset’s must-win game against Wales at Dean Park tomorrow in the MCCA Knockout Trophy. Belt played a major role in helping the county outfit overcome Cambridgeshire earlier this month alongside
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Flying Harrier
WELLS City Harrier Adrian Marriott produced a magnificent run to win the Egdon Easy in Weymouth. The Somerset athlete completed the 10km race in 32mins 49secs, finishing 2mins 52secs ahead of his nearest rival Mark Pittaway of Royal Manor Portland AC
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Police link Dorchester burglaries to one gang
THIEVES who raided a safe in a McDonald’s restaurant are thought to be the gang behind a series of overnight crimes. Dorset Police have linked a recent burglary of the Dorchester branch of McDonald’s to a string of shop raids in the county town in
