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All go on Abbotsbury's new swings and rounabouts!
Abbotsbury and Langton Herring Abbotsbury EXCITEMENT mounted on Saturday as the children joined Buzz and Woody for the grand opening of their fantastic restored play area. Throughout the day entertainment was provided for the
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Thomas Hardye School scientist highly commended
A SCIENTIST who has been working with a Dorchester school was highly commended for a top award in London. Dr Genoveva Esteban, a scientist from the University of London, beat 21,000 other nominees to be shortlisted for the national Most Dedicated
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Weymouth steam train specials hailed as success
TRADERS have hailed the success of steam train specials for bringing hundreds of tourists to Weymouth. The Weymouth and Portland chamber of commerce said that the trips have brought extra visitors and trade to the borough. The steam specials have brought
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Dorchester dad on run for charity in Berlin Marathon
A DAD from Dorch-ester will be running the Berlin Marathon in aid of a charity that helped his family when a relative was diagnosed with a liver disease. Paul Wade, 47, of Rothesay Road, will be completing the 26-mile run for the Children’s
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In and around Martinstown
BLUE skies ensured that a great many people made their way to the Martinstown Cricket ground for the Oddfellows Fete. An amazing number of stalls catered for all tastes, from the bookworms to those folk ever hopeful of spotting a rare antique item
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Dorchester's Bill March celebrates 100th birthday
FIVE generations of family joined in the celebrations as Bill March marked his 100th birthday. The Dorchester resident, who cites quitting smoking at the age of 70 as one of the keys to his longevity, also received a birthday visit from the town’s mayor
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Traders' anger over Weymouth seafront revamp plan
TRADERS have hit out at a new plan to revamp Weymouth seafront. They claim that a plan to widen the pavement proposed by Weymouth and Portland Borough Council is ‘unfair’. The scheme will see the pavement between Bond Street and New Street widened
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Man taking pictures on Weymouth beach had child porn
A MAN caught taking photographs of children on Weymouth beach was found to have a stash of child porn on his computer, a court was told. Graham Leonard Maynard, 46, received a suspended prison sentence after admitting possessing 13 indecent images of
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Weymouth parking fees may be frozen
SOME parking charges in Weymouth may be frozen because the high charges and congestion are driving away visitors. Weymouth and Portland Borough Council will be meeting next week to discuss the future of parking charges in the borough after a report suggested
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Stage, Story and Song at Dorchester's Roman Town House
STAGE, Story and Song is the first series of undercover events to take place in the grounds of Dorchester’s Roman Town House this month Theatre, storytelling and musical performances are all planned for the site, performed a marquee alongside the
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Weymouth dad's body found after baby death
A FATHER is believed to have hanged himself after being questioned over the death of his baby son. Car valeter Antony Goatley was found dead at home in Gallwey Road, Weymouth, following the death of his eight-week-old son Corbin. Ambulances
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Stag Office Products is latest Open 4 Business sponsor
WELL-established business Stag Office Products has joined the portfolio of sponsors for the Open 4 Business Awards. The company, which is based at Egdon Hall in Lynch Lane, Weymouth, is sponsoring the Learning in the Workplace award this year
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Church suffers second theft from roof
ALL Saints Church has suffered from a second lead theft incident. The theft was discovered by Rev. Deb Smith at around 8.30am on Tuesday, August 10, when she arrived to open up the church. Two complete panels of lead had been stolen from the western
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Sam's relief
FEARS that defender Sam Clarke may have broken a foot in Monday’s 4-1 defeat against Bashley have been laid to rest by a hospital X-ray. The ex-Portland United star limped off in the second half but a scan has revealed no break, which has come
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Portesham residents in road warning
RESIDENTS warned that someone could die unless action is taken about speeding at a Dorset accident black spot. They told of their fears after a car came off the B3175 at Portesham and nearly smashed into the front wall of Portesham House, which once
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Ash looks to tighten back-line
DORCHESTER Town manager Ashley Vickers could add another defender to his ranks by the end of the week. Having watched the Magpies ship 11 goals in six games this season, the former centre-half is keen to tighten up at the back. However
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Irresistible Cowley blasts Ryan’s men
WEYMOUTH SECONDS 167 (3pts) lost to SUTTONERS 168-1 (20pts) by nine wickets BIG hitter Darren Cowley smashed an incredible 87 not out off just 38 balls as Dorset League Division One champions Suttoners cruised to an nine-wicket success over
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Trophy torture
SAM Knight has admitted that the form of Tom Brown and Richard Andrews is beginning to become a big concern for the Weymouth Weyline Wildcats. The duo failed to produce the goods in last night’s 50-43 defeat at the Isle of Wight, which has
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Fox-Pitt goes for a record sixth crown
William Fox-Pitt admits it would be a dream come true to land his sixth Burghley Horse Trials title this week and etch his name into the sport’s history books once again. The 41-year-old Sturminster Newton star will compete at Burghley, the
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Arson attack at Dorset farm
ARSONISTS targeted a barn near Dorchester, destroying 30 tonnes of hay and straw in a late-night attack. They set light to the building on farmland between Long Bredy and Littlebredy soon after 10pm on Monday. Firefighters from Dorchester, Maiden Newton