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Terras draw again
WEYMOUTH were held to a second consecutive goalless draw tonight. The Terras failed to find a way past visiting Swindon Supermarine at the Bob Lucas Stadium but gained a valuable point in their fight to wipe out their 10-point deduction in the Zamaretto
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Witch just pips Elvis to a scarecrow gold!
WHERE else but in the Sutton Poyntz Scarecrow competition would a wicked witch attract more votes than Elvis Presley? This year's 'crop' of scarecrows, on show for the fortnight before the Village Vegetable Show, was to a higher standard than
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Bridport pub catering for eurozone tourists
A BRIDPORT pub is now accepting payment in euros in a bid to cater to continental tourists. The Bridport Arms in West Bay has become the first Palmers Brewery pub to accept payment in European currency for pints of real ale. A company spokesman said
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Weymouth mayor's Scouts get ceremonial maces back
ANCIENT ceremonial maces, hidden away since 1824, have been returned to their proper use by this year’s Mayor’s Scouts. The maces, first mentioned in council minutes in 1578, have only recently been returned to Weymouth and Portland Borough Council after
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Student volunteers help clean up Weymouth church
A CHURCH in need of renovation is being given a spring clean by 17 students. St Paul’s Church in Abbotsbury Road has seen a small army of volunteers descend on the building to do painting, decorating, gardening, and teaking of the doors. The 17 young
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Dorchester student science competition winner on his travels
YOUNG scientist Thomas Hearing has been scaling the heights after winning a national competition. The teenager won the prestigious UK Young Scientist title in the National Science and Engineering Competition in Manchester earlier this year. Part of
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Rare sighting of North American semipalmated sandpiper in Weymouth
A RARE bird from North America was spotted for the first time in Weymouth at the RSPB Lodmoor reserve. The Semipalmated Sand-piper caught the eye of many bird watchers when it dropped into the reserve. This is the first time the bird has been spotted
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Thousand people expected for Weymouth's midnight charity walk
NEARLY 1,000 women will be blazing a trail along Weymouth seafront on Saturday for the Weldmar Midnight Walk. They have signed up for the fourth annual sponsored trek from the Pavilion to Bowleaze and back. Organisers said the number of walkers – 858
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Dorset County Hospital has been underfunded for decades
The government’s decision to axe the Audit Commission because of its ‘shocking’ excesses and for squandering taxpayers’ money is to be heartily welcomed. The Commission’s report criticising the previous and current Board of Dorset County Hospital was
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Renowned conductor from Dorchester held in USA over £58,000 child support bill
A RENOWNED conductor from Dorchester has been arrested in the US over a £58,000 child support bill. Paul Hillier, 61, was detained by Department of Homeland Security officials at Newark Airport while on his way to perform at a Mozart concert
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Coffee morning at Chickerell Methodist Church
CHICKERELL Methodist Church is holding a coffee morning on Saturday, August 28 at 10am. There will be cakes, bric-a-brac and a raffle and they would like to welcome both old and new friends to drop in for coffee. ON Sunday, August 29
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Call for end of 'bus corner' danger in Weymouth after pensioner hurt
A BAR owner is calling time on a ‘dangerous’ corner in Weymouth town centre where an elderly man was knocked over by a bus. Chris Walden-Reece claims pedestrians are at risk as buses swing round the corner from Lower St Alban Street into St Thomas Street
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Portlanders asked for anti-crime ideas for safer island
ANTI-VIOLENCE campaigners are calling on Portland residents to join them at a new meeting with police. Islanders have been calling for more police action after a series of attacks and a new meeting has been arranged to speak to officers and generate
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I'm hooked on Dorchester's Billy The Fish
THERE’S something fishy going on down a back alley in Dorchester. It’s a dining experience a little like a restaurant but it’s arguably more like going to see an old friend who’s hosting a dinner party. Seafood lover that I am, I’ve been nagging my colleague
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Dorset festival fun as Inside Out returns
INSIDE Out festival returns next month with 10 days of extraordinary outdoor events to transform some of the county’s most iconic urban, rural and coastal locations. Performances are planned for Maumbury Rings in Dorchester, as well as Bournemouth
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Robyn: Name and shame the picture-takers, say parents
THE parents of Robyn Nixon are calling for the passers-by who took photographs of their beloved daughter as she lay dying to be ‘named and shamed.’ Sue and Rob Nixon, of Wyke Regis, said the whole family had been ‘really upset’ by the coroner
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Time to bring our brave soldiers home
I HAVE just started reading a book on the history of the forgotten war, The Korean Conflict in the early 50s. More than 1,000 British, 54,000 US soldiers and thousands of our allies lie buried in that cold, hostile country – the government would not
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Robyn: Pals' fury as tribute bench in Weymouth is refused
FRIENDS of Weymouth schoolgirl Robyn Nixon are devastated the council has refused to let them site a memorial at her favourite place. Family, school friends and members of the community worked hard and gave generously to raise £1,500 for two benches
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Weymouth Carnival: Float couple stop off en route to get married
WEYMOUTH Carnival was even more special for one couple when a bride-to-be surprised her fiancé with an early wedding. Dressed as a Mad Hatter, Dave Foster was whisked to the town’s Guildhall on the back of an Alice in Boogie Wonderland themed
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Weymouth Carnival: Queen Natalie's tears of joy
THE day’s festivities began with the crowning of Weymouth’s new carnival queen – Natalie Round. Architectural technician Miss Round, 25, wiped away a tear of joy as she was declared the winner of this year’s competition by borough Mayor Paul Kimber.
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Weymouth Carnival: Floats are back with a bang
THE floats were back to breathe fresh life into Weymouth Carnival. After two years and a campaign by the Echo, the motorised procession was back with a bang. An estimated 100,000 people lined the streets of the town to celebrate the
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Volunteers help clean up Weymouth church
A CHURCH in need of renovation is being given a spring clean by 17 students. St Paul’s Church in Abbotsbury Road has seen a small army of volunteers descend on the building to do painting, decorating, gardening, and teaking of the doors. The 17 young
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Hicks left ecstatic by title victory
EUPHORIC Tom Hicks admitted he was “absolutely ecstatic” after piloting Dorset to the Minor Counties Championship Western Division crown. Hicks led by example as his side defeated Wales Minor Counties at Dean Park to snatch the title from the grasp of
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Hutch: Turn out for Bob
A BIG crowd is expected to pay tribute to late club chairman Bob Lucas tonight when the Terras tackle Swindon Supermarine in the first competitive fixture to take place at the newly-named Bob Lucas Stadium (7.45pm). The former Weymouth physio and keeper
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Terras cannot afford to be complacent
IAN Hutchinson has warned against complacency ahead of this evening’s Zamaretto Premier Division clash against Swindon Supermarine (7.45pm). Weymouth put on a fantastic performance in Saturday’s 0-0 draw at Halesowen Town but the Terras’ boss wants
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Walbridge hails super skipper
DORSET 212 & 233 beat WALES MC 159 & 157 by 129 runs SEAN Walbridge hailed the influence of captain fantastic Tom Hicks as Dorset swept majestically to the Minor Counties Western Division title. Hicks starred with both bat and ball against
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American birds on holiday in Dorset
A RARE bird from North America was spotted for the first time in Weymouth at the RSPB Lodmoor reserve. The Semipalmated Sand-piper caught the eye of many bird watchers when it dropped into the reserve. This is the first time the bird has been spotted