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Weymouth cyclist's epic ride for Weldmar
A FATHER of two who cycled the length of the country has raised £2,000 for Weldmar Hospicecare Trust. Paul Vallance, 46, of Comet Close, Lanehouse, took ten and a half days to cycle the 1,000 miles from Land’s End in Cornwall to John O’Groats in Scotland
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Warning of confusion over air ambulance collection
AN air ambulance charity is urging people not to give to doorstep collectors. The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Charity (DSAA) is urging residents to be aware of a commercial company which has been carrying out doorstep collections of clothing, jewellery
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Police appeal after teenager injured in Weymouth
A TEENAGER suffered cuts and bruises to his head and neck after a row in Weymouth. A Dorset Police spokesman said the 17-year-old was arguing with a woman in Charles Street in the Park District before he sustained the injuries. Officers are still investigating
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Village secures top grant for new playground!
Buckland Newton PLAYGROUND: Fantastic news from the Buckland Newton Community Steering Group! It has managed to secure a bid of nearly £ 50,000 from Groundworks UK to provide the community with a brand new playground! The existing playground will
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Search is on for Weymouth Carnival Queen
WOMEN have a chance of being queen for a day at the new look Weymouth Carnival 2010. In fact, the winner of the Weymouth Carnival Queen contest will be the face of the borough for a year and be presented with some fabulous prizes. Three finalists will
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Crossways couple's fury as thief steals 28 chicks
A GRANDMOTHER has branded a thief who stole 28 chicks from her hen house as an ‘evil and sad person’. Christine Solly was shocked to discover that the fluffy chicks she and her husband had hatched out and reared had been taken from their back garden
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Computer glitch closes Weymouth's main post office
WEYMOUTH’S main post office was forced to close its doors after the computer system crashed. Customers were turned away from the office in St Thomas Street after the technical glitch yesterday. A sign on the door directed customers to the two other
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Portland mum's fears as baby showered with grit
A PORTLAND mum feared her baby son could be blinded and burned by grit flying in through their car window. Clare Middleton was travelling along Portland Beach Road, which is currently being resurfaced, with her eight-month-old son Henry when the terrifying
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Miracle Theatre return to Dorset with Romeo and Juliet
A DORSET summer is not a Dorset summer without an appearance by Miracle Theatre. This summer, the Cornish-based company return to the county with a fresh adaptation of Shakespeare’s timeless love story Romeo and Juliet. But as ever with Miracle, this
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Littlemoor yobs back in action
COULD I please warn readers that the yob culture – or whatever you want to call them – are stealing mopeds again from Littlemoor. Mine was stolen in the early hours of last Sunday morning and I later found what was left of it by the football pitch.
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Weymouth stabbing: Chef jailed for four years
PORTLAND man Eldon Lloyd Malcolm has been sentenced to four years in prison for stabbing a tourist eight times. Malcolm chased James Little and his friends with one of the chef’s knives he had been using at the Park Hotel, Weymouth, and left the 25-year-old
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Careers College news round-up
WE interviewed students who showed an interest in radio journalism. The overall views of the students were that of thorough enjoyment and a keen interest in pursuing a career in this area of work. We interviewed Ella Walmsley and Chloe Wellaway, both
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Kittens - nine weeks old
WE are nine weeks old and we would love a home together. We will be friendly and playful once we get to know you. We will need a garden to explore when we are bigger. FERAL CAT CARE: 0844 4993327
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First class effort
The teaching workshop gave students visiting the college a chance to take on the role of the teacher and experience it first hand. One student taking part in this session, Ellie Minns, 15, of Budmouth Technology College. She said: “It’s really
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Harry - affectionate greyhound
I AM a five-year-old greyhound. I might be a quiet boy but I am very affectionate. I would be best suited to a home where I am the only dog because I like lots of attention and I would make an ideal companion. Dorset Greyhound Rescue: 0844
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Mercury - calm greyhound
I’M a four-year-old greyhound. I’m a calm boy and I get on well with people and other dogs. I love people making a fuss of me and I also love my food. I can’t wait to find a forever home. Dorset Greyhound Rescue: 0844 4990428
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Yan - loving sharpei
I’M a seven-year-old sharpei. I need a loving home where I will get lots of love and fuss. I need someone who will be home most of the day. I’m fine with dogs and children so I would make a great family pet. Rushton Dog Rescue
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Getting creative with digital media
We interviewed some pupils taking part in the Creative Digital Media workshop. Josh Peasegood, 15, from All Saints School, explained to us what this activity involved. He described to us how he was creating and publicising a made-up band as
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Learning about life
Today we walked into a classroom full of enthusiastic girls who were all crowded around a rather embarrassed Reece Clarke, 15, from the Wey Valley School. At first glance he appeared to be pregnant. We found that he was wearing an ‘empathy
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Wildcats stung by Hornets
Knockout Cup Quarter-final second leg NEWPORT HORNETS 53 WEYMOUTH WILDCATS 35 Newport win 102-76 on agg WEYMOUTH Weyline Wildcats saw their National League Knockout Cup hopes extinguished by the Newport Hornets despite starting with “a bang”
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Residents' anger at Weymouth Relief Road has good reasons
I REFER to the article ‘Anger of residents close to Weymouth Relief Road’ (Echo, July 7) and subsequent comments from readers. I would like to set the record straight for those unsympathetic readers who have no idea how this project is affecting on
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Violence erupts in Weymouth car park
A ROW in a beach car park erupted into violence in front of families and tourists in the middle of the afternoon. Bystanders close to the Pier Bandstand on Weymouth seafront saw a man standing in a parking space to keep it when another car pulled into
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Kittens - fluffy sisters
WE are two sisters. We are eight weeks old and would love a home together. Our foster mum says that we are loving and fun to have around. We must have a garden to explore once we get a bit older. FERAL CAT CARE: 0844 4993327
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Six trialists for Terras
WEYMOUTH hope to have six trialists on show in today’s pre-season friendly with Torquay United at the Wessex Stadium (3pm). Strikers Sam Charles and Lewis Whyton may also feature against the Npower League Two outfit in what will be the Terras’ first
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Trio to make Magpies' debuts
Dorchester Town fans will get a first glimpse of defender Jamie Frampton, wide man Charlie Knight and keeper Mike Hookway in today’s friendly at Wimborne Town (3pm). Frampton joined the club from rivals Weymouth at the end of last season
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Morrissey to face top seed Legg
YOUNGSTERS Kieron Morrissey and Chris Westhead took centre stage as the Weymouth Town Tennis Tournament conintued. The two met in the men’s singles and the quality of tennis was helped by the near perfect conditions as both Morrissey and Westhead traded
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Celebrating some of my new friends
I HAVE had so much fun already this summer getting out and about and making lots of new friends. Here are some of my favourite pictures of the youngsters I met up in Dorchester. Don’t forget to let me know if you or your school or club are holding an
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Taunton test looms for Hutch's troops
WEYMOUTH could face a tricky away trip to Taunton Town in the first qualifying round of the FA Cup on September 11. The Terras are most likely to face the Peacocks, who must first overcome a preliminary round tie with Toolstation League Division One
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Striker Dovell to give Senior more options
TREVOR Senior unveiled Ryan Dovell as his latest acquisition – and then backed him to spearhead Bridport’s quest for honours this season. Former Hamworthy United and Poole Town striker Dovell joined the Bees this week before training at St Mary’s Field
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Terrible start rocks county town seconds
BLANDFORD SECONDS 220-9 (19pts) beat Dorchester SECONDS 205-8 (12pts) by 15 runs IAN Sibley lamented a “terrible start with the ball” after Dorchester Seconds failed to complete a hat-trick of Dorset League Division Two victories. The county
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No cut for Watson
MICHAEL Watson has missed the cut at the Scottish Open, dashing his hopes of reaching this year’s Open Champion-ship in the process. The Wessex Golf Centre professional finished 11 over par after yesterday’s second round at Loch Lomond. European Ryder
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Germans seek revenge on Paul the psychic octopus
GERMAN football fans are baying for ink after Paul the psychic octopus correctly predicted the national team would crash out of the World Cup. The octopus, born at Weymouth’s Sea Life Park four years ago, has now predicted that Spain will beat
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World Cup fever builds in Dorset
WORLD CUP fever is building as the final looms tomorrow. While England’s campaign ended in dismal failure, Spanish and Dutch supporters have cause to celebrate. Neither side has ever won the World Cup and supporters on both sides are determined their
