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Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy puts restrictions on training
STRONG demand from overseas teams has led the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy to put restrictions on its training facility. The venue for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic sailing events has now made contractual arrangements with a number
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Pensioner hurt in crash on C12 near Dorchester
A PENSIONER suffered serious injuries after her car left a Dorset road and ended up in a field. The 80-year-old woman was taken to Dorset County Hospital with multiple fractures following the crash close to Pound Farm, near Dorchester, on the C12 Old
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Martin Clunes at Weldmar summer fete in Dorchester
ACTOR Martin Clunes brought the sunshine – and his new puppy – to the Weldmar summer fete in Dorchester. He joked that it had been sunny every time he had appeared at the event in the grounds of the Joseph Weld Hospice in Herringston Road. Long-standing
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Portland Steam and Vintage Show tribute to Ian Norris
A POIGNANT tribute was made to Portland Steam and Vintage Show enthusiast Ian Norris when his two young sons and fiancée presented a special trophy in his memory. This year’s show was dedicated to Mr Norris, 39, in recognition of his ‘tireless work’
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Enter now for Chickerell’s Produce Show
SPIRIT of Chickerell are busy preparing for the Chickerell Village Annual Produce Show on Saturday August 7. The doors will open at the Willowbed Hall at 2pm until 5pm. If you wish to take part the schedules and entry forms are available from Chickerell
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Final three for Weymouth Carnival Queen
THE three finalists have been chosen in the race to become Weymouth’s Carnival Queen. A total of 13 girls headed to Banus nightclub on The Esplanade to prove that they should become the carnival figurehead and lead the procession. The hopefuls wore
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Dorset police cuts predicted
POLICE in Dorset are bracing themselves for cuts after a study revealed up to 60,000 jobs could be lost across England and Wales. The respected Jane’s Police Review magazine studied budget requirements in all 43 force areas and came up with the figure
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Portland gang attack: Renewed calls over island violence
THE attack has led to renewed calls for the police to find a solution to violence on the Island following an angry public meeting where the officers promised to crack down on anti-social behaviour. David Thurston, the mayor of Portland, said: “There
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Portland gang attack: Student tells of ordeal
A TEENAGER has told of his gang attack terror after he walked two frightened girls home from a Portland party. Weymouth College student Stuart Purnell was punched, kicked and spat on during two unprovoked assaults, first by three youths and then by one
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Questions on Dorchester Football Club marquee
I WOULD like to ask Councillor Mollie Rennie and the few residents of Castle Park who have complained about the noise from the marquee at Dorchester Town Football Club the following: Did they complain when Tesco’s was built and do they now shop there
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Sublime Folk Concert at Electric Palace, Bridport
A TRIO of acts have been lined up for The Sublime Folk Concert at the Electric Palace in Bridport. The triple bill on Friday, August 6 includes singer/songwriter and guitarist Maurice Dickson from Northern Ireland with the wonderful traditional uilleann
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Olympic spending in Weymouth and Portland
We have been told by various officials of the benefits of the Olympic events being held here in 2012 and how ‘we’ will benefit. What hasn't been explained is why we are spending money like it’s going out of fashion on this brief event for elite athletes
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Leach leaves Herefordshire in a spin
TEENAGE spinner Jack Leach made a dynamic start to his Dorset career by plundering six wickets against Herefordshire at Dean Park yesterday. In a devastating Town End spell, the 19-year-old left-arm spin wizard reduced the visitors from 106-1 to 174-
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Budding entrepreneurs at Holy Trinity School, Weymouth
HIRING, firing and the importance of looking after your money all played a part in Holy Trinity’s Young Apprentice contest. Budding entrepreneurs from Year Six were called upon to make as hefty a profit as possible in a hard-fought competition where
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Vickers eyes Douglas capture
ASHLEY Vickers hopes to complete the signing of striker Stuart Douglas later this week. The Dorchester Town boss ran the rule over his former Weymouth team-mate in Satur-day’s 1-1 draw with League One Dagenham & Redbridge and is now ready to swoop for
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Hutch hopes to offer terms
WEYMOUTH manager Ian Hutchinson is hoping to be in a position later this week to offer non-contract terms to some of his young starlets. The Terras’ boss will hold further talks with chairman George Rolls in the coming days after several youngsters impressed
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Devlin's drive snatches draw
Dorchester TOWN 1 DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE 1 STEVE Devlin struck late to bag Dorchester’s first goal of pre-season and secure a draw with Dagenham & Redbridge in the process. The League One Daggers took the lead in the 88th minute at the Avenue
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Thousands at Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival
TRADE unionists enjoyed the Bill and Benn show at the Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival. They flocked to see singer Billy Bragg and former Labour MP Tony Benn at the annual gathering. Mr Benn was one of the main speakers after the traditional march through
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Dorchester at the double
WEYMOUTH 123 (2pts) lost to Dorchester 124-3 (20pts) by seven wickets DORCHESTER secured the double over rivals Weymouth to keep their Dorset Premier League title charge firmly on the right track – and push the Seasiders closer to danger.
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Dovell on mark for Bridport
WESTLAND SPORTS 1 BRIDPORT 4 RYAN Dovell netted on his debut as Bridport got their pre-season campaign off to a winning start at Westland Sports on Friday night. Striker Dovell, who signed from Hamworthy United, broke the deadlock against the
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Portland Harbour plunge youths warned
THREE teenagers diced with death by leaping from Ferrybridge into Portland Harbour. The youths, all aged 16, were warned by coastguards of the dangers after a passer-by raised the alarm with police on Saturday. They told the teens that they could
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Dorchester Prison will not close say officials
PRISON officials have scotched claims that Dorchester’s jail may shut under a new review. They said that a document called Vision For Estate was out of date and that no decisions had been made about the prison estate. Former prison governor Derek Julian
