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Hutch swoops for duo
WEYMOUTH manager Ian Hutchinson tonight completed his first new signings of pre-season in the form of Matt Oldring and Tom Manley. Ex-AFC Bournemouth defender Oldring and former Bridgwater Town gloveman Manley have signed one-year deals at the Wessex
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Dorchester Millstream work for wildlife
NEW work is to be carried out to boost wildlife on the Millstream in Dorchester, councillors heard. Dorset Wildlife Trust is set to implement the bio-diversity enhancement scheme for 430metres between Hangman’s Hatches and River View. It will involve
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Dorchester bypass improvement plans go on show
PLANS for major improvements to roundabouts on the Dorchester bypass have gone on display in the county town. Motorists have been warned to allow extra time for their journeys in the area when the 30-week project at the Kingston Maurward and Football
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Speedy treatment for West Dorset stroke victims
CAMPAIGNERS have welcomed new emergency treatment to help stroke victims in West Dorset. The round-the-clock service – the first in the South West – has been launched at the Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester. Sue Woodbury, regional co-ordinator for
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Awards for family heroes of Abbotsbury fire rescue
A FAMILY who saved the lives of their neighbours following a fire in Abbotsbury were honoured as heroes at a major awards ceremony. The Robinson family received the chief fire officer’s Certificate of Commendation for their ‘selfless actions and team
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£28,000 Dorset cheese mould theft
POLICE believe the rising price of metal is behind the theft of 800 cheese moulds from a West Dorset farm. Thieves stole the stainless steel moulds from the Ashley Chase farming estate near Litton Cheney, with the haul believed to be worth up to £28,000
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Sick texts sent to Wyke Regis owner of lost dog
A HEARTBROKEN dog owner has received taunting text messages and phone calls from hoaxers who claim that her missing chihuahua is dead. Devastated Kathryn Randall says she was left sick and shaking when a caller told her that her five-year-old dog Bodhi
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Portland prom for 11-year-olds
A PARENT has organised a US-style prom for 11-year-olds. The prom phenomenon, traditionally the realm of 16-year-old school leavers, has now spread to primary school-aged youngsters. Mum Corina Fielding has taken on the task of throwing the ‘posh disco
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Cut Dorset County Council management
I have heard Dorset County Council cuts will be in the region of £45million. Perhaps the Dorset for You website might be one target to improve or slim down. Also, there’s that disastrous new computer system. It has led to at least one emergency foster
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Weymouth Operatic Society present Oliver at Weymouth Pavilion
LIONEL Bart’s musical has been going the rounds for so many years that it’s hard to remember when it was not part of the musical scene. This is Weymouth Operatic Society’s third production of the show. The Dickensian plot of the orphaned workhouse boy
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The Spice Ship, Preston
MY friend drives past the Spice Ship in Preston every day and said how appealing it looked – so we decided to treat ourselves to lunch there. It was a warm day so we found a seat in the large and appealing beer garden. There was plenty to choose from
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Dorset cuts: Initial £40m savings 'underestimated'
Dorset County Council is bracing itself for its share of ‘pain’ after councillors were warned the extent of funding cuts could exceed £40million. The Dorset Echo revealed last week that hundreds of jobs could be lost and a number of council
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Dorset cuts: Community backlash warning
Dorset branch secretary for public services union Unison Paul Kimber described the scale of the cuts being proposed as ‘immoral’ and warned of a community backlash if services such as libraries were closed. He said: “The county council is going to have
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Vickers: Don't get carried away
ASHLEY Vickers has warned Magpies’ fans not to expect overnight success at the Avenue Stadium. The Dorchester Town boss was delighted with his side’s performance in last night’s 3-3 draw with Npower Championship outfit Crystal Palace but also described
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Rose hope scuppered by County
WEYMOUTH’S hopes of landing Jordan Rose have been quashed after Stockport County offered the talented defender a one-year deal. Rose, who left the Terras for Paulton Rovers in March during a huge clearout at the Wessex Stadium, had been training with
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Leach can be the key for Dorset
DORSET 320-9 & 143-7 (23pts) beat HEREFORDSHIRE 230 & 232 (6pts) by three wickets LEFT-ARM spinner Jack Leach could prove to be ‘the final piece in the jigsaw’ in Dorset’s bid to win the MCCA Championship Western Division according to manager Sean
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All-rounder Beasley brings down the House
Dorchester SECONDS 284-8 (18pts) beat COMPTON HOUSE 192-7 (9pts) by 92 runs STUART Beasley enjoyed a day to remember as he starred with both bat and ball in Dorchester Seconds’ 92-run defeat of Compton House. The all-rounder racked up an
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£36million revamp of Purbeck education system
COUNCILLORS have rubber-stamped a £36million revamp of the educational system in Purbeck, despite concerns over the current state of school funding. Members of Dorset County Council’s cabinet gave final approval to plans under the Purbeck Review to move
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Puddletown bag refs' award
PUDDLETOWN has scooped a prestigious end-of-season award, having been voted the best of all the 36 Dorset & Wilts rugby clubs from the referees’ point of view. The Bob Stock Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Twin Counties’ Referees’ Society
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Fern makes history
FERN Grimshaw has written herself into the history books by becoming the first English woman to qualify for the final of the Powerade PGA Assistants’ Championship in its 80-year history. The 23-year-old from Weymouth, secured a spot in the final with
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Graffiti attack after Portland pub boss speaks out
A Portland landlord’s pub has been daubed with graffiti after he spoke out against gangs on the island. Neil ‘Chaz’ Charlton woke up to find the words ‘Portland Bois’ painted on the side of his pub the Clifton Hotel and ‘DT5’ on one of the
