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New Scorpion Band in Dorset for Artsreach
FOLLOWING sell-out concerts in previous years, the New Scorpion Band is back on the road for two festive dates this coming weekend. The Holly and the Ivy is the ensemble’s much-loved seasonal show, a sparkling musical celebration of Christmas and the
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A Christmas in Marrakesh
CHRISTMAS in Marrakesh is the presentation being given by Chris Shaw to Langton Herring Village Club on Tuesday, December 7th at 7.30pm – it sounds exciting and should warm us up nicely after all this chilly weather! OUR Ragbag collection
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It's all go as we head towards Christmas
THERE will be a Quiz Nite on Saturday, December 11 at St. Paul's Community Centre, Abbotsbury Road. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start. Four members per team (over age 10) at an entry charge of £1 per player. Tea, coffee and juice will be provided or
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Fish and chip chef joins Jamie Oliver and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
FISH and chips cook Shaun Hatton spent the day working alongside celebrity chefs Jamie Oliver and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall outside the Houses of Parliament. The manager from the Marlboro in Weymouth was called on to help the TV chefs in their bid
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Lady Winifred Spicer dies aged 83
LADY Winifred Spicer, wife of former West Dorset Tory MP James Spicer, has died, aged 83. Her husband Sir James went down the stairs of their Beaminster home a minute after her and found her dead at the bottom. A postmortem showed she died of an aortic
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Heart attack risk 'greater for Dorset's poor'
FACTORS that increase the risk of heart and circulatory disease are “going in the wrong direction” in Dorset, with poorer areas the worst hit. A report by a joint Dorset and Bournemouth health scrutiny panel says that despite interventions such as
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Weymouth residents are least wasteful
WEYMOUTH and Portland residents have officially been named the least wasteful in the country for the second year running. A Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) report on waste and recycling levels for the past year shows the borough
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Gathering on village green for Remembrance Sunday
ON Remembrance Sunday many people gathered on the village green, for it was an occasion not only to recall those who had lost their lives in world wars and conflicts but also those who are still serving in the armed forces today. The expertly played
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A weekend of St Catherine's celebrations
Abbotsbury ICE frost and snow didn’t deter folk over the St Catherine’s Day’s weekend of celebrations of November 27 and 28 St Catherine’s Day is actually on November 25 but being midweek the events had to wait until the weekend. On Saturday, November
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Portland spy ring cracker Leonard Burt dies aged 78
A RESPECTED policeman who was at the centre of the Portland spy ring case has died. Leonard Burt, formerly of Weymouth, was a detective constable in 1959 when he made inquiries which led to the arrest of a Russian spymaster and his associates. Mr Burt
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Arrival in Florida
I finally made it to St Petersberg in Florida on Friday after having a two hour delay in London to change a wheel on the plane which meant I missed my connection in Atlanta, but luckily I didn’t have to wait long for the next plane. On the upside I
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Ben Waters at the Electric Palace, Bridport
DORSET legend Ben Waters will be taking time out from his busy international tour to play a one-off gig at the Electric Palace in Bridport. Venue manager Gabby Rabbitts said: “This really will be a unique opportunity to see Ben at his strongest, with
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Golden Cap fall man 'lucky to be alive'
A MAN who plunged down a cliff at Golden Cap would not have survived the night if he had not been found, coastguards said. The 54-year-old holidaymaker suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to hospital after falling 80m down the south coast’s highest
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Signs of the times in Weymouth
IT would appear that the familiar whiff of apathy is alive and well in the town and is now clearly evident at the Manor Roundabout. Why? About five weeks ago the Echo published a letter from a concerned reader who commented (quite rightly) about the
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Park Community Centre is decorated out for the festive season
THE Forum would like to thank everybody who helped to decorate the Park Community Centre. It is looking really festive. THE Waterside Singers will be appearing in concert on Saturday, December 11, 7.30pm at the Park Community Centre. I hope all the
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Medisave awards at Kingston Maurward
GLOBAL medical supplies company Medisave was recognised at a special ceremony at Kingston Maurward College to mark its recent successes. The event was held after the Weymouth-based firm won the Train to Gain Employer of the Year title at the South West
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New Player Julie wins first weekend bridge evening
THE LAST WEEKEND in November proved a very busy but enjoyable time for residents of Portesham. Two events, the Bridge Club weekend away and the Crafty Christmas Tea Party were not only successful but also very happy social times with profitable outcomes
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Councillor's assault: 'As far as I'm aware I'm staying'
AFTER the hearing, Christine James said she felt she should remain a borough councillor. She told the Dorset Echo: “As far as I’m aware I’m staying – why shouldn’t I? “Ian and I have been together for 21 years, he’s had an affair with
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Councillor's assault: Weymouth and Portland's Christine James in court
WEYMOUTH and Portland borough councillor Christine James has admitted assaulting her estranged husband and council colleague Ian after he started seeing another woman. Magistrates were told Christine Mary James, 52, of Norfolk Road, Weymouth
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Drainage works at Willowbed Field
A MUCH-LOVED loved open space at Chickerell has been having drainage works done to improve the space for the winter. Walkers on Willowbed Field won’t get stuck in the mud so often following the installation of new drains. Work started on Monday, November
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Wozza's war cry for Terras
STAR striker Warren Byerley has issued a rallying call to all Terras’ fans to turn out in force for his side’s next two games at the Bob Lucas Stadium. The 25-year-old believes the fantastic support the players have been receiving in recent weeks has
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Patience is key for Coutts
ALTHOUGH frustrated to watch from the substitutes’ bench, James Coutts insists he must remain patient in his bid to return to the Magpies’ engine room. Following a two-month lay-off through injury, the 23-year-old has been restricted to four substitute
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Bees upset odds to reach last four
BOSS Trevor Senior was full of praise for teenager Dan Peart after his two assists helped Bridport upset the odds to reach the semi-finals of the Dorset Senior Cup. Despite falling behind to higher-ranked hosts Wimborne Town, the Bees fought back at
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Saturday fun with Chickens
CHILDREN of Chickerell are invited to take part in a morning of football fun this Saturday. Chickerell Primary School is the venue (10am-12pm) with the event, aimed at youngsters aged five to 11, being organised by young people from Youfirst – the young
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Baker’s dozen for ace Amie
THE number 13 held no stigma for Amie Buttle as she reeled in a baker’s dozen at the West Dorset Warriors Swimming Club Championships. The championships were eagerly anticipated by club members, giving them the opportunity of racing against each other
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Purbeck to lose middle schools
PURBECK schools will change to a two-tier system from a three-tier system, a national schools adjudicator has ruled. A decision by Dorset County Council in the summer to reorganise the system and tackle more than 1,250 spare places was subject to an
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Magpies can keep climbing
NATHAN Walker is adamant that the Magpies have the physical and mental strength to maintain their good form despite facing a mammoth schedule of eight games this month. Dorchester Town will visit Weston-super-Mare this afternoon (3pm) knowing
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Gale does not frighten Bees
TREVOR Senior insists his Bridport side will not devise a plan to neutralise Lee Gale ahead of their visit to Gillingham Town on Monday (3pm). Prolific sharpshooter Gale, a constant menace to defenders, is the second highest goalscorer in Toolstation
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Gale does not frighten Bees
TREVOR Senior insists his Bridport side will not devise a plan to neutralise Lee Gale ahead of their visit to Gillingham Town on Monday (3pm). Prolific sharpshooter Gale, a constant menace to defenders, is the second highest goalscorer in Toolstation
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Eli dresses up for the New Year celebrations
I LOVE New Year’s Eve in Weymouth, where the whole town seems to get into the party spirit and dress up in weird and wacky outfits. In my search for the perfect costume for a my New Year’s Eve party, I visited the Party Shop in Abbotsbury Road
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Plans for £15million Brewers Quay revamp revealed
PLANS for a £15million overhaul of Weymouth’s Brewers Quay, including an 85-bed hotel and wet weather attraction, have been revealed. The applicants hope to have planning permission for the revamp by January and to have finished the work in
