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Terras open campaign with draw
HALESOWEN TOWN 0 WEYMOUTH 0 IAN Hutchinson hailed his side’s willingness to put their bodies on the line after they began their Zamaretto Premier Division campaign with a deserved point at the Grove. And it would have been all three had substitute
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Magpies lose on opening day
DORCHESTER Town went down to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Bromley on the opening day of the Blue Square Bet South campaign. Ryan Hill had given the Magpies an early lead but the hosts hit back to claim the spoils. Both sides also missed a penalty apiece
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Dorset crackdown on NHS prescription fraud
HEALTH investigators have warned that they will clamp down on NHS fraudsters. The Dorset and Somerset Counter Fraud and Security Management Service (DAS) issued the caution after a woman was jailed for giving false names to obtain multiple prescriptions
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90s nostalgia for Weymouth fundraiser
FUNDRAISERS are spinning back to the 90s for a Nostalgia fancy-dressed fundraiser in Weymouth. Organisers of popular rave and Dirty Dancing-themed events have now set their sights on the decade – and want people to bring their whistles and
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Union supports Tolpuddle Martyrs tourist guide strike
TOUR GUIDES striking over pay at the site of the Tolpuddle Martyrs’ trial have received union backing. Unite has come out in support of Blue Badge tour guides at Dorchester’s Old Crown Court, who are protesting at their daily rate of just £26 a day.
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Weymouth holidaymakers want to come back
HOLIDAYMAKERS have given Weymouth the thumbs up in a summer tourism study. They delivered a vote of confidence for the seaside town with 83 per cent of visitors pledging to return. The chamber of commerce has just published the results of the survey
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Weymouth teenager competes in Sail for Gold regatta
A TEENAGER from Weymouth has been competing alongside the world’s top sailors in the Sail for Gold regatta. Harrison Reid, 16, has been racing every day at the regatta, held at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy this week. He described
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Dorset Police warning over man approaching children
FAMILIES have been warned to be vigilant after alerts about a man approaching children in Bovington. Dorset Police and Ministry of Defence Police said they were taking the sightings near a playpark between Swinton Avenue and Holt Road ‘extremely seriously
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Steaming in for Weymouth Carnival
IT’S full steam ahead for Weymouth Carnival. Hundreds of people have booked their seats for a carnival steam train special from London on Wednesday. The Dorset Coast Express is a weekly summer service from the capital organised by the Railway Touring
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Portland gambling addict stole nearly £12,000 from McDonald's
A GAMBLING addict who stole thousands of pounds from a fast food restaurant stood by while two fellow employees were dismissed under a cloud of suspicion, a court was told. Thomas Charles Chorlton, aged 26, Brymers Avenue, Portland, received
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Milly - young Jack Russell
I’M a 16-month-old wire-haired Jack Russell. I’m good with children but I would be better as an only dog because I love lots of attention and fuss. I am a friendly girl who loves lots of cuddles. Rushton Dog Rescue: 0844 4778844
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Photography masterclasses with Ben Osborne
BEN Osborne – Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2007 – is well known on the Artsreach circuit for his captivating live shows reflecting his extensive stills photography work on David Attenborough’s programmes such as Life in the Freezer and Planet
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Weymouth roadworks halt - just for carnival day
ROADWORKS are being halted for one day only to minimise traffic chaos for Weymouth Carnival. Construction on the town’s Olympic roundabouts and gas works on Boot Hill will be suspended on Wednesday August 18. Dorset County Council’s highways team took
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Harry - obedient dog
I AM a medium size six-year-old cross-breed. I had a bad start in life but I have so much love to give. I’m fine with other dogs and wonderful with children. I am excellent off the lead and I am very obedient. Rushton Dog Rescue:
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Jasper and Marble - kittens
We are eight weeks old and hope that someone will adopt us together. We are very sociable and both of us love cuddles and playtime. We have both been wormed and Frontlined. Feral Cat Care: 0844 4993327
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Bridie - five-year-old greyhound
I AM a five-year-old greyhound. I am a pretty girl who has very distinctive and unusual markings. I can live with cats and other dogs and I will make a lovely addition to any family. Dorset Greyhound Rescue: 0844 4990428
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Jack and Portia - kittens
WE are nine weeks old and we need a caring home together. We are loving and playful and our foster mum has wormed and Frontlined us so we are ready for our new home. Feral Cat Care: 0844 4993327
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Kylie and Jason - greyhound siblings
WE are brother and sister. Jason loves any sort of fuss while Kylie loves to play. Both of us can live with cats and we are both good with other dogs. We can be homed separately. Dorset Greyhound Rescue: 0844 4990428
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Bustinskin show mettle at Bolton
SIX members of BustinSkin proved their mettle at the UK Ironman in Bolton. Andy Sloan, Ricky Greaney, Pete Hubbard, Alison Walker, Rich Orme and Chris Weeks represented the Weymouth-based club with each competitor either achieving a personal best or
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Working tirelessly for the cause
HUNDREDS of unsung heroes are working tirelessly on and off the water for free to make the Skandia Sail for Gold regatta run smoothly. A total of 370 volunteers are taking part in the world-class sailing event, helping on committee boats, as
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Hutch's high-five
IAN Hutchinson has snapped up Cameron Mawer and Jamie McGuinness ahead of his side’s Zamaretto Premier Division opener at Halesowen Town this afternoon. The Weymouth boss has been relentlessly pursuing new recruits for several weeks now and these latest
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Karl in to boost Cats’ Hornets test
WEYMOUTH Weyline Wildcats will need a vast improvement if they are to pull off a shock victory over the Newport Hornets. Phil Bartlett’s side lost 55-35 on their last visit to the current National League leaders and if last night’s 46-43 Challenge Match
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Weymouth's stars poised for podium
WEYMOUTH’S stars are poised for podium positions as they enter the final day’s medal races at the Skandia Sail for Gold regatta. Birthday boy and RS:X World Champion Nick Dempsey slipped from first to second position in the men’s windsurfing fleet on
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Title D-Day for Sean's troops
SEAN Walbridge is hoping history does not repeat itself over the next three days when his side attempts to capture the Minor Coun-ties Western Division title by beating second-bottom Wales in Bournemouth. If Dorset win their last game of
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Dominic Kirwan backs Sue Ryder Care charity ride
SINGER Dominic Kirwan got on his bike to help raise cash for the Sue Ryder Care charity shop in Weymouth. The star made an appearance at the annual Ride for Ryder two-day bikeathon before a concert at the Pavilion. Fans from around the country gathered