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Tragic Charminster father's motorcycle stolen
THE FAMILY of a young father killed in a road accident has lost a treasured memory of their loved one after thieves stole his motorbike. The father of Neil Carter says he feels ‘offended’ after the bike he gave to his son for his 18th birthday
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Dorset County Pupil Council takes on tough issues
YOUNGSTERS discussed the tough issues of bullying, drugs, alcohol and the country’s financial situation at a county pupil council meeting. Members of Dorset County Pupil Council put challenging questions to Dorset County Council’s director for children
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Weymouth Lifeboat Week: Praise for heroes
As the RNLI Lifeboat week draws to a close, Echo reporter CATHERINE BOLADO talks to people about the volunteer lifesavers of the Jurassic Coast and hears why everyone should donate to the RNLI to keep the charity afloat. The RNLI has been
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Sound reasons to support Weymouth Women's Refuge
A WOMAN who lived in a safe house will sing at a fundraising concert in aid of the Weymouth Women’s Refuge. Leanne Warne spent time in a refuge in Yeovil as a child with her mother. She will be one of the acts appearing at the Rendezvous club in Weymouth
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Summer Madness: Enjoy National Maritime Week
CELEBRATE Dorset’s unique undersea life this summer. Take a chance to explore the seashore during National Marine Week. This will be taking place from Saturday, August 7, until Sunday August 15, and it is the perfect opportunity to get the kids out
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Brave Weymouth teenager is walking again
BRAVE teenager Jon Jo Look is walking again just two months after he lost his lower leg in a horrific explosion in Weymouth. The talented young boxer suffered serious injuries in the blast in Littlemoor this May, which caused a foot-wide hole in his
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Weymouth lights - it's not past against present
I REFER to the fairy lights and lasers issue in Weymouth. The issue should not have become a past vs present one. Lighting is my interest, the offer of laser lights would be a welcome one. In addition to our suitably upgraded fairy lights, laser columns
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Charminster man told he faces jail over child porn
A SEX offender who admitted 32 counts of making or distributing child porn pictures has been told a prison sentence is ‘almost inevitable’. Ashley Mark Yard, 26, broke down in tears in the dock when he admitted the string of charges at a hearing at
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Snoozy - three-year-old greyhound
I AM a pretty three-year-old greyhound. I’m good with other dogs and I am cat trainable so I would make an ideal family pet. Dorset Greyhound Rescue: 0844 4990428
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Weymouth seafront lasers would be cheap and nasty
I REFER to the Weymouth seafront situation in that lasers may be shining out from tall steel columns. We are dismayed at this latest insult on Weymouth. We are a traditional seaside town, with fabulous architecture and traditional features along the
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Yogi and Lollipop
YOGI and Lollipop are 10-month-old rottie cross belgian shepherd pups. They need a patient owner who has lots of time. Margaret Green Animal Rescue: 0844 4778846
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Outlooks Children's Centre: Mums say 'It's fantastic'
TWO former teenage mums have spoken out, claiming Outlooks Children's Centre does a ‘fantastic’ service for Portland. Mum-of-four Kerry Marshall, 21, of Underhill, was surprised by the findings of the latest Ofsted report and said staff at
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Outlooks Children's Centre: Ofsted report criticises unit
A DAMNING report has found that a children's centre on Portland is failing to help the most vulnerable groups in the area it serves. An Ofsted inspection has revealed that both the overall effectiveness of Outlooks Children’s Centre and its
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Ed Byrne heads for Bridport's Electric Palace
ELECTRIC Comedy – Dorset’s biggest comedy club – brings the world’s hottest comedy stars to the stage of Bridport’s Electric Palace. Previous guests have included Russell Howard, Lee Mack, Sean Hughes, Ardal O’Hanlon and many more. For August, the
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Adam hails 'hero' Chessell
WEYMOUTH WILDCATS 49 ISLE OF WIGHT ISLANDERS 40 WEYMOUTH new boy Adam McKinna labelled reserve rider Luke Chessell a “hero” following last night’s National League victory over the Isle of Wight. Chessell had picked up just a solitary point
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Bubbles - staffie cross
I’M Bubbles and I am a 10-month-old staffordshire bull terrier cross. I am very sweet and I like lots of cuddles. As I’m still only a pup, I’m very excitable. Margaret Green Animal Rescue: 0844 4778846
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Waiting game
CHAIRMAN George Rolls has set the Terras just one target ahead of the new Zamaretto Premier League campaign and that is to avoid the drop. However, finishing above the relegation zone could still be a tall order for Ian Hutchinson’s side. Not
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Double boost
CORNWALL v DORSET MATT Metcalfe and Max Waller will make welcome returns for Dorset this afternoon when they begin their MCCA Western Division clash against Cornwall at St Austell. Dorchester’s Paul Tweddle and new-signing Rob Ferley will join the
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Dave - four-year-old greyhound
I’M a four-year-old greyhound. I’m a very loving and affectionate boy. I’m also very friendly and get on well with smaller dogs. I would make a great companion. Dorset Greyhound Rescue: 0844 4990428
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Enjoying the sunshine on the beach
THE school summer holidays have begun! And so far the weather has been lovely and sunny. I decided to make the most of it and headed to Alexandra Gardens amusements at the southern end of the Esplanade, opposite the beach. I tried out some of the exciting
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Mario - four-year-old staffie
I AM a four-year-old staffordshire bull terrier. I am a lovely chap who is (unlike most staffies) fairly calm. I don’t mind other dogs. Margaret Green Animal Rescue: 0844 4778846
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Weymouth's Bob Lucas Stadium is welcomed
FIGURES from the world of Football have hailed the decision to rename Weymouth’s football stadium after long-serving president Bob Lucas. The former physio is currently battling cancer at Dorset County Hospital but is said by his wife Jean
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Joey - springer spaniel
I’M a six and a half month old springer spaniel. I’m brilliant with other dogs and children. I need an active home where I will get plenty of exercise. Rushton Dog Rescue: 0844 4778844
