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Dance show puts a smile on faces in Weymouth
SHOPPERS were left open mouthed when a dance group from Dorchester performed in the aisles of a department store. The Portrait County Youth Dance Company stopped visitors to Debenhams in Weymouth in their tracks with a concept routine carried out in
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West Dorset florist named pick of the bunch
A POUNDBURY florist was the pick of the bunch at a national awards ceremony. The Poundbury Florist was crowned retail florist of the year at the Re:fresh Awards run by the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) and The Fresh Produce Journal – an occasion dubbed
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Beaminster School student to support comedian Simon Munnery
SCHOOLBOY Rex Fisher hopes being the class joker will raise a few laughs when he supports a major comedian on stage. The 13-year-old will draw on his experiences of school life when he supports comedian Simon Munnery at Bridport Arts Centre. Beaminster
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Three Cups development is making 'good progress'
PALMERS Brewery said it is making ‘good progress’ on the development of the Three Cups – as this week marks the 21st anniversary of its closure. West Dorset District Council and English Heritage requested extra reports on the Lyme Regis building in November
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Design is unveiled for Manor Roundabout monument
THIS is the first look at a design for a new monument which will stand at a gateway to Weymouth. The monument, which will be erected at Manor Roundabout where the new relief road meets Dorchester Road, will be dedicated to a forgotten son of the town
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An hour volunteering can help Weymouth Pavilion showcase
RESIDENTS who can offer as little as an hour of their time are being asked to attend a “volunteering showcase” at Weymouth Pavilion. The event is being held today to help organisations who rely on the help of unpaid work, including the Soul
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Schoolchildren get involved with Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta
A CHALLENGE has been set for schoolchildren ahead of the Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta which returns to borough waters in just over a week’s time. From June 6 – 11, the world-class competition will return to the waters of Weymouth and Portland
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Women urged to swap clothes at Dorchester Frock Market
DORSET women are being urged to swap their old clothes at a Frock Market in Dorchester. Woman’s Action Network Dorset (WAND) is holding the event for the fourth time to raise funds for next year’s Dorset Women’s Day. International Women
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Portland school submits active plan for build challenge
GETTING fit, active and learning valuable life skills is the inspiration behind one school’s entry into the School Build Challenge. The Dorset Echo has teamed up with construction company Leadbitter to offer all schools in our area the chance
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Former opera star's against Loders Primary singing
A FORMER opera singer is trying to stop schoolchildren singing – because it disturbs her peace and quiet. The complaints have shocked both the school and parents, who say the objections to five-minute ‘Wake and Shake’ morning sessions are unbelievable
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Voluntary Life savers to hold valuable Life Support workshop in the village
Abbotsbury BOSCAWEN Lifesaving and Rescue Club, all volunteers,will be holding a Community Life Support workshop in Strangways hall on Sunday, June 19 between 10am and 3 pm. There is no charge and the course will cover such skills as Casualty assistance
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Clamp down: Head of force appeals for help
Head of the force’s Traffic Unit Chief Inspector Bob Nichols, right, said: “I am particularly keen to appeal to drivers under the age of 30. “Our statistics show that drivers under 30 are continuing to risk their lives, and the lives of other innocent
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Clamp down: Portland biker supports campaign against drink drivers
A MOTORCYCLIST seriously injured in a crash caused by a drink-driver today backed a summer clampdown on boozed-up motorists. Pete Bower from Portland suffered horrific injuries in a crash two summers ago and ended up having his leg amputated
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A bridge too far for wedged in lorry in West Dorset
A LORRY driver found it was a bridge too far when his long load became stuck in a West Dorset village. He was driving the truck with Belgian number plates and a trailer carrying farm machinery down Lee Lane, Bradpole, when he became wedged on the bridge
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Twice is the spice at Ocean Room
FANS of variety shows are in for a rare treat this month. Twice Brightly, which will be performed in the Ocean Room at Weymouth Pavilion, is a return to the traditional variety show, a mix of laughter music and song. Starring former Opportunity Knocks
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Stories of the crazy Cornish in villages
Building on the huge popularity of last summer’s The Sea Show, Craig Johnson – aka Squashbox Theatre – returns with a new family puppet show for half term, touring to four Dorset village halls through Artsreach. ‘Skillywidden’ is a celebration of the
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Welcome needed
I was returning to Weymouth in my car after a day out when I noticed our poor ‘pineapples’ languishing in what looked like a rubbish tip (I learnt subsequently that this was to be the ‘park-and-ride’). There is now nothing to welcome visitors to Weymouth
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Business 4 Business Exhibition comes to Weymouth
TODAY, more than 70 companies will be taking part in one of the biggest business exhibitions in Dorset. The very first Business 4 Business Exhibition will see exhibitors from South and West Dorset offering their services to other businesses. The free
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Results meaning
As the dust settles on the district council elections it is worth thinking about what the result really means. At first sight the Conservatives, having increased their majority by four seats, have a mandate to press ahead with their policies. In reality
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A missed chance to do much more in Weymouth
My Dutch wife is currently involved in organising trips for Dutch yacht enthusiasts to visit Weymouth next August but after an initial planning trip the visitors proclaimed the town a ‘funfair’. The polite translation of this would be ‘cheap and cheerful
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Independent Weymouth councillor voted down again
FORMER council leader Geoff Petherick failed in a bid to head Weymouth and Portland Borough Council for a second year. Coun Petherick was defeated in a vote to the chairmanship of the powerful management committee – and effectively the leader
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Dorchester park and ride plan slammed as 'barking'
COUNCIL plans to locate a park and ride facility for Dorchester in Weymouth have been labelled as ‘barking’. West Dorset District Council has put forward plans to use a new park and ride facility at Weymouth as a temporary solution to solve parking problems
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One-a-day toll of child abuse in Dorset
A SHOCKING total of 358 child sex crimes were reported to Dorset Police last year including rape, incest and gross indecency. This was revealed in a damning new report by the NSPCC who have used Freedom of Information powers to establish what the situation
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Don't fall for computer fraud, warn Dorset Police
FRAUDSTERS who trick computer owners out of hundreds of pounds are operating in Dorset again. Police have received reports of a scam in which members of the public receive calls or emails warning them they have a problem with their computer. The caller
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Community spirit at Poundbury fun day
THOUSANDS flocked to Poundbury to enjoy a community fun day organised by Dorchester Town Football Club. The community united on The Great Field on Sunday where there was fun to be had for all the family. Dorchester Town FC has since vowed to hold the
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Double joy for Dewlish
DEWLISH’S devastating start to the Dorchester Evening League season shows no sign of relenting. The Division One leaders maintained their grip on top spot and booked their spot in the quarter-finals of the Knockout Cup. Quenton Miller (64) was the star
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Bridport suffer Blandford bashing
BRIDPORT 55 (0pts) lost to BLANDFORD SECONDS 56-0 (20pts) by 10 wickets MARK Smith summed up Bridport’s 10-wicket mauling at the hands of Blandford Seconds in one word: “Disaster.” The West Dorset outfit were skittled for a meagre 55, with
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Manley has unfinished business at Terras
TOM Manley insists he has “unfinished business” at Weymouth after being offered a new deal for next season. The talented keeper, who was unable to feature in the final few months of last season due to work commitments, has held talks with George Rolls
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Blake reels in second double
WEYMOUTH driver Geoff Blake continued his fine start to the speed hillclimbing season at Wiscombe Park with another double. The Westfield pilot dealt with the changing weather and track conditions in the morning’s practice session to achieve a climb
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Schools excel at the crease
TWENTY-SEVEN cricket teams took part in three Kwik Cricket competitions at the Redlands Community Sports Hub. The majority of the primary schools in Weymouth and Portland were represented with 63 matches taking place overall under the guidance of students
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Late agony for Dorset bowlers
DORSET’S hopes of adding the Bowls England under-25 double-rink title to the national indoor crown they won in February vanished in the last six ends against Devon. Playing at Topsham, Exeter, Dorset knew they had a tough task against a Devon side which
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Bright times for young cricketers
ROSS Moors, managing director of Bright Sparks electrical contractors, has agreed to sponsor the Dorchester & District Evening League Under-18 competition for a third season since its resurrection, having last been played in 1956. Competition co-organiser
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Award-winning Seasiders celebrate superb campaign
THERE were awards galore as Weymouth Rugby Club’s mini section marked the end of another successful season. The under-7s through to the under-10s were all present at the prize-giving with individual trophies awarded to a host of players.
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Pupils lead the way at Wey Valley
TWO hundred Year Five pupils from across the region descended on Wey Valley School for the third annual Orienteering Festival. Several orienteering courses were placed around the school campus, helping to develop the youngsters’ map-reading skills, teamwork
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Guildford receives international call
WEYMOUTH Rugby Club star Jake Guildford has been called up to represent England at under-16 level. Guildford, who plays for the Seasiders’ under-15s, is also an ace athlete with Weymouth St Paul’s Harriers. And his latest achievement comes as no surprise
