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Red Cross bus stops off in Weymouth
A BUS providing insights into the work of the Red Cross is stopping off in Dorchester. The Big Red Cross Bus is on a nationwide tour recruiting volunteers and will be at the county town market in Weymouth Avenue from 9am to 2pm on Wednesday, June 15.
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Weymouth hotelier makes shortlist of friendliest landlords in country
HOTELIER Rob Cole is celebrating being named one of the friendliest landlords in the country. Rob was recognised by the AA for the warm welcome he gives to visitors at The Esplanade guest house in Weymouth and made it into the top 25 out of 3,500 venues
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Magna Housing Association on recycling drive
STAFF at Magna Housing Association have been bitten by the recycling bug – and they’re getting greener by the day. The Dorchester-based organisation has installed nine recycling points in its yard to ensure that more waste than ever is given a new
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Falconry expert heads for Charminster fete
FALCONRY expert Bob Dalton will be swooping in to show off his impressive birds of prey at this year’s Charminster fete. Mr Dalton, whose birds recently featured on the BBC for their pigeon scaring tactics at the Watercress Company at Waddock Cross,
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Noisy neighbour is fined £1,115
A NOISY resident who kept her neighbours awake with loud music and ignored warning notices from Purbeck District Council has had to pay £1,115 after being taken to court. Kate Ashton, aged 30, of Marsh Way, Swanage was prosecuted by the council after
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Dorset parking wardens given new powers
FROM today parking wardens in Dorset will have new enforcement powers to tackle ‘inconsiderate and selfish’ parking. The changes come as part of an initiative by Dorset County Council to improve the current system. It means that penalty charge notices
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TV battle for lottery cash
YOUNG rowers will battle it out on television to scoop thousands of pounds of Lottery funding for a new wooden boat. Portland Gig Rowing Club’s under 16s section is one of six finalists competing for up to £60,000 in the Jubilee People’s Millions
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Great Dorset Steam Fair organisers offer new site
The organisers of the Great Dorset Steam Fair have offered an alternative site to which gypsies and travellers can be directed from any unauthorised encampments. The site, north-west of Tarrant Hinton, will be accessed from the A354 Salisbury Road.
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Contemporary art heads for historic Weymouth building
A HISTORIC building in the heart of old Weymouth is the venue for a contemporary art exhibition this week. Old meets new as Saturation is unveiled by young Weymouth artist Edwin Schofield at the Old Town Hall in High West Street. Saturation features
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Weymouth's bridge of sighs
THE COST of a proposed bridge in Weymouth has almost doubled. The original may now be scrapped in favour of a more basic crossing. Councillors have raised concerns over being asked to foot the bill for the bridge at Newstead Road after the cost shot
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Valuable bikes stolen from flats in Crossways
TWO MOUNTAIN bikes worth hundreds of pounds were stolen from a block of flats in Crossways. Police are appealing for witnesses after the bikes were taken from a foyer at flats at Hope Close, where they were chained to a tool chest. They
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Warning over speed drivers in Holywell
A GROUP of terrified residents in Holywell fear there will be a tragedy if something is not done to stop speeding traffic. Mum Jo Calvert and her partner Matt Lee called a crunch meeting with residents, West Dorset MP Oliver Letwin and members of Dorset
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400 years of county lives now online
A TOTAL of 2.1million baptism, marriage, wills and burial records from Dorset have been published online today, revealing the fortunes of families from cradle to grave. The Dorset Records 1565-2001 will be welcomed by historians, and residents trying
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Father Ted star swaps church for Palace
BRIDPORT’S Electric Comedy proudly presents its first show of the summer, featuring an incredible all-star line-up headlined by legendary Father Ted star Ardal O’Hanlon. Ardal O’Hanlon founded the well-renowned Comedy Cellar in Dublin before he become
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Olympics 2012: Sailing team manager talks of sacrifices
OLYMPIC sailing team manager Stephen Park is well aware of the sacrifices needed to make it at the top. Stephen, known as ‘Sparky’, has spoken candidly of what his team give up in order to represent their country at the highest level ahead
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Exterminate! Dalek on watch for Weymouth College event
WEYMOUTH College students have been showcasing their digital media skills at their annual exhibition. The third year degree students joined with Bournemouth and Poole College for the two-day show, which was open to the public. In their final year, undergraduates
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Top comedian Simon Munnery makes landfall in West Dorset
HAILED as a ‘comic urban warrior’, top laughtermeister Simon Munnery makes landfall in West Dorset this week. A comedian since his college days, he has won fans for his live performances, as well as several well-received forays into radio and television
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Rotary Club steps in to save Weymouth’s much loved Age Concern centre
MEMBERS of a Weymouth charity are “over the moon” after it was saved at the 11th hour. Just days before Weymouth’s much loved Age Concern centre was due to go before bidders at an auction, the town’s Rotary Club stepped in to save the day. It came
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Dorset councillors to discuss new budget proposals
COUNCILLORS will consider fresh proposals to find savings at a meeting of Dorset County Council’s cabinet next month. At the latest cabinet meeting members were given an update on their savings programme, which aims to achieve a £55million saving over
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Delays are costly
May I as the Chairman of the Development Control Committee at the time when the Charles Street Development application came to committee last September, say that at that time I insisted and ensured that the application was thoroughly dealt with so that
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Nothe charge woe
I REFER to the plans to charge people to enter the Nothe Gardens during the Olympics. The fact is that I know nobody who is remotely interested in the Olympics, yet very many people who enjoy visiting the Nothe Gardens because it is enjoyable, pretty
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Drax is voted the 27th sexiest MP
A NEW website has been launched to find the sexiest MP in Parliament. The site – sexymp.co.uk – has been set up according to its creators as a tool to allow the public to get to know their MPs and to find out which of their members and political parties
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Roads disgrace
I have to agree with all the letters in the Echo on Saturday. The Buxton Road and Boot Hill situation is disgraceful. The person(s) responsible for this very expensive fiasco at the taxpayers’ expense should be made to put it right. These people will
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Review off target
I would like to say that the Echo’s “review” of The Hangover – Part II was utter garbage. I went to see it with a friend and we both really enjoyed it. I would go as far to say that it is the best film I have ever seen, and I’ve seen quite a few.
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I might get piles!
If I continue to spend so much of my time sitting in my car on Boot Hill waiting for the ridiculous traffic lights to turn from red to green I am sure I am going to get piles. COLIN LAWLEY, Buxton Road, Weymouth
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Plaza gives big names concern
I recently took my daughter to the Plaza Cinema in Dorchester and spent a pleasant evening watching Pirates of the Caribbean 4, not least because of Johnny Depp, but because of the warm welcome we received from the staff, the range of refreshments available
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Mayor of Dorchester helps celebrate Hardy's birthday
A MAYOR of Casterbridge by the name of Tess will add to the Hardy theme at a celebration of one of the writer’s most famous works. The Hardy Society is laying on a series of events at its annual celebration of the author’s birthday to mark 120 years
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Beasley signs new Terras' deal
JAMIE Beasley has signed a new contract with Zamaretto Premier Division outfit Weymouth. The winger, who netted seven times in 23 outings last season, put pen to paper at last night's sponsors' evening. Meanwhile, the Terras' search for a new manager
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New man Nicholls aims to fire Magpies
LOOKING at Dorchester Town’s record last season, one statistic immediately jumped out at new signing Ashley Nicholls. In 42 Blue Square Bet South outings, the Magpies recorded 14 draws – the second highest amount in the league. And Nicholls, who has
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Savage: Bees will rise to the challenge
MIKE Savage is backing the Bees to rise to the challenge next season when they make their long awaited return to the Toolstation Western Premier Division. The Bridport assistant-manager is forecasting a tough campaign for his troops but is adamant they
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FISHING AROUND: The gloomy Gooners
MY brother-in-law Mick descends upon Weymouth tomorrow evening. It is an annual pilgrimage from his home in Islington, North London. But...God help me this year. For over 30 years he and my sister Teresa have been season ticket holders at Arsenal. And
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College champs
Dorset C6 Play-off Final WEYMOUTH COLLEGE 53 POOLE HIGH 19 WEYMOUTH College lifted the Dorset C6 title with a devastating display against Poole High. Over the past eight months, teams from all over the county have been competing in the C6 League
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Glorious Greenhill
Premier Division GREENHILL returned from Lyme Regis with an impressive 8-2 points win. Leading the way for the victors were Brian Burroughs, Marcus Smith, Dave Smith and Dave Ralph who gained a 23-13 win over B Gillett, E Skeemer, P Eagles and P Moffitt
