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No-go for Magpies
DORCHESTER Town’s Blue Square Bet South clash at St Albans tomorrow has fallen foul of the big freeze. Following an inspection at Clarence Park, the pitch was deemed unplayable by a local referee. Bridport's trip to Bradford Town in Toolstation Western
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Weldmar's charity walk cancelled this Sunday
Due to the snowy conditions Weldmar Hospice is cancelling the sponsored walk on Weymouth's Relief Road this Sunday. The six kilometre trek will be postponed until Sunday December 12 with all timings the same. For more information visit their website
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Breeze - playful young cat
I AM a girl who was born in September. I am very playful but I am also slightly nervous so I would need an owner who will understand that I can sometimes turn away as I am a bit of a scaredy cat. Margaret Green Animal Rescue: 0844 4990426
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Dorset snow update: Worst weather in Weymouth for 15 years
WEYMOUTH and Portland Borough Council weatherman Bob Poots said that the snowy conditions were the worst Weymouth had seen for many years. He said: “It’s been about 15 years since the snow was this bad. We had 5cm overnight. “We had
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Dorset snow update: Refuse collection and recycling
REFUSE and recycling bin collections were halted across the county due to the snow. Conditions made collections difficult yesterday and residents may not get collections today if the freezing temperatures continue. Householders are being advised to
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Dorset snow update: Salt and gritting
DORSET County Council salt and gritting teams were busy yesterday across the county trying to make sure the main routes stayed open. Gritting crews used a mixture of 50 per cent grit and 50 per cent salt to cover 680 miles of main roads to try to help
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Dorset snow update: Drivers forced to abandon cars
DRIVERS abandoned their cars as the snow caused a day of chaos on the roads and train services. The major routes were gritted and cleared but minor roads remained dangerous and bus services were cancelled through the morning until conditions became safer
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Dorset snow update: Cold weather advice
OLDER people are being advised to stay warm during the cold snap. NHS Dorset said that nationally 25-30,000 people die every year due to cold weather. Most at risk are those who are over 65 years old, with ongoing health problems such as heart or lung
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Dorset snow latest: School pupils get a break
THE HEAVY snow caused schools across Weymouth and Dorset to close their doors yesterday. Children all over the county took to their sledges and played in the four inches of snow in fields and back gardens. But parents were left in limbo after a newly
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Terras must keep it up
WEYMOUTH boss Ian Hutchinson has insisted his players must take “the bull by the horns” tomorrow when they face Banbury United at the Bob Lucas Stadium (3pm). The Terras are unbeaten in their last four games in the Zamaretto Premier Division but they
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Freeze has hit at the wrong time for Magpies
ASHLEY Vickers believes the wintry weather has come at the worst possible time for his troops. The Magpies have seen their last two fixtures fall victim to the sub-zero temperatures and with tomorrow’s trip to St Albans City (3pm) already in doubt, the
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All change for Senior
TREVOR Senior will be forced to shuffle his pack when Bridport travel to Bradford Town in Toolstation Western League Divi-sion One. The Bees ended a run of three successive defeats on Tuesday night with a stunning 2-1 win at Wimborne Town in the Dorset
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Merley clash in doubt
WEYMOUTH boss Brendon King is no doubts that tomorrow’s trip to Merley Cobham Sports will be called off. Even if the Magna Dorset Premier League game somehow survives the adverse weather, it is still likely to be postponed due to seven Weymouth players
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Cranny may sit out cup derby
CAPTAIN Lloyd Cranny could be handed a much-needed rest in tomorrow’s Magna Dorset Premier League Cup tie with Bridport Reserves (3pm). Despite suffering with a groin injury, the Blues’ skipper has played through the pain barrier in recent weeks, helping
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Harding is confident of kick-off
PAUL Harding is confident tomorrow’s home clash with Frome Seconds will get the go ahead (2.30pm). Freezing conditions put paid to a host of fixtures last weekend but with temperatures in the region set to steadily rise both today and tomorrow, Weymouth
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Welch swoops to sign Graham
MAURICE Welch has made his first signing since returning to the Chickerell hot seat – bringing Andy Graham back to the club. The defender has been without a club for the past year but Chickens’ boss Welch has persuaded him to don the red and white stripes
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Fossett signs off after 43 years’ service
TRAWLERMAN, fire chief and lifeboat boss Rob Fossett has retired after 43 years. Fossett went to sea as lifeboat crew on his 16th birthday and rose to become one of the most senior officers in the nation’s fire and rescue service. He retired from the
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Accolades for Adam
TEENAGER Adam Greaves had a double surprise when he won his first trophy cup and a special award for volunteering at his Sailing club’s festive party. The 14-year-old, who has amassed more than 160 hours volunteer time with SailLaser sailing
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Budmouth students visit New York
STUDENTS took a bite out of the Big Apple on a recent trip to New York. Thirty-four teachers and sixth-form students from Budmouth Technology College in Weymouth travelled to the city that never sleeps to spend a week immersed in the culture. The youths
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Four male volunteers for Weymouth Moose Ladies' auction
FOUR brave men have stepped up to the challenge of being auctioned off for charity. The fearless four responded to an appeal by a group of women who wanted to spice up their silent auction. Chemical engineer Joe Snell, Lions club member Les Board, chef
