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Weymouth school making tracks
CHILDREN in an area of Weymouth have been given a hand in their efforts to walk and bike to school. The county council and the community have now joined forces to build two new shelters so that primary school children who live in Westham near the Rodwell
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Weymouth people asked to help dog charity
A WEYMOUTH pet store is holding a national fundraising weekend for Dogs for the Disabled, a charity that the company has raised more than £500,000 for over the past 10 years. On Saturday, June 18 and Sunday 19, the team at Pets at Home will be asking
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Dorset-based monkey sanctuary crusader launches attack on researcher
MONKEY world director Dr Alison Cronin has launched a stinging attack on the research of a visiting American academic. The University of Ports-mouth was due to host a visit today by Professor Sally Boysen from the Department of Psychology at Ohio State
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Join the fun at Stinsford Parish Fete
There will be a village fete in Stinsford on Saturday June 25 from 11am. The Stinsford Parish Fete will be taking place at Birkin House opposite Kingston Maurward College. There will be stalls, produce, live music, a raffle, birds of prey, classic vehicles
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Take a Nordic stroll across Dorset for charity
FUNDRAISERS are invited to join a Nordic walk across Dorset. The 60-mile challenge will follow the route of the River Stour and take place between September 29 and October 2. It will be supporting two good causes – the Trussell Trust and Naomi House
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21 Dorset schools in final running for £6,000 prize
THE finalists for the school build Challenge have been announced. Twenty one schools are in the running to win a share of a £6,000 outdoor make-over for their school. The Dorset Echo and Leadbitter competition aims to give schools the
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Weymouth couple celebrate 65 years of marriage
LOVE is still in the air for Weymouth couple Gwennie and Desmond Palmer who are today celebrating 65 years of marriage. A romance grew between the couple after Mrs Palmer, now 82, wooed her man by cooking him fresh eggs while she was working
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Weymouth man accused of sexual assault says woman gave consent
A MAN accused of sexually assaulting a woman told a jury he believed she was consenting to the sexual activity that took place. Christopher Brereton, aged 35, of Kirtleton Avenue, Weymouth, denies a charge of sexual assault relating to an incident
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Injured Weymouth skipper airlifted to hospital
THE skipper of a fishing boat was airlifted to hospital after suffering a serious hand injury at sea. The drama happened aboard the Weymouth-based Purbeck Isle off Portland just after midday yesterday. Skipper Dave Farley, 36, was airlifted by the Coastguard
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Chickerell's set to celebrate play area opening
THE community in Chickerell will be celebrating the official opening of new play facilities on Saturday. A family fun day is being held on Willowbed Field to celebrate the completion of a children’s play area, a games court and community seating. Chickerell
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It's awards time for Dorset businesses
FORMER award winners, finalists and sponsors will be rubbing shoulders tonight in the grounds of Lulworth Castle for the launch of the Dorset Echo-supported 2011 Dorset Business Awards. The awards will be launched with a reception organised
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Weymouth pub holds fundraiser for Afghan servicemen
A SPECIAL fundraising music event will be taking place in Weymouth tomorrow to welcome servicemen back from Afghanistan. All are welcome to attend the music gig, barbecue and raffle at The Wyke Smugglers pub from 2.30pm with local band The Mulberrys
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Suspicious death: Friends and neighbours shocked by news
FRIENDS and neighbours on Portland were shocked as news spread of the death in Underhill. They told how Sally Tilley rarely went out of her house except for trips to the Co-Op, to visit a neighbour for a cup of tea and for occasional trips
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Suspicious death: Inquiry launched after Portland woman dies
A SUSPICIOUS death inquiry has been launched after a woman died at her Portland home. Her fiancé who was arrested at the scene is being questioned about the death. An ambulance was called to the home of Sally Tilley and Keith Farmer
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THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE RACE FOR LIFE!
THANK you to everyone who supported my family (& anyone else you sponsored!) in the Race for Life – the Beechcroft Babes raised over £600 so far – well done everyone, it is such a worth while charity. I HAVE been very remiss & not yet welcomed Debbie
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Littlemoor Road closure causes chaos for traders and residents
A ROAD closure has confused coach and lorry drivers and has stripped shops of customers, traders and residents say. Work on 100 metres of Littlemoor Road in Weymouth has resulted in some drivers in large vehicles making U-turns in the road. Traffic
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Olympics 2012: Japan Sailing Team use regatta to boost earthquake appeal
SUPPORTERS of the Japan Sailing Team have been using the world-class sailing regatta to increase international awareness of the massive impact a major earthquake has had on the country’s sailing community. On Friday, March 11, 2011 a quake measuring
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Thanks a million
I have recently undergone nasal surgery at Dorset County Hospital under the expert care of ENT consultant Mr Andrew Lale. I am grateful to everyone who was involved in my care but I would specifically like to thank the following people. The staff
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Glad duke came
I cannot let the occasion of the Duke of Edinburgh’s birthday pass without putting on record his contribution to Winfrith. In the 1960s there was an experimental reactor called Dimple which had a new experimental system of control. However the reactor
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Inmate scales roof of Portland Young Offenders Institution
AN INMATE climbed on to the roof of the Portland Young Offender Institution. The prisoner, dressed in green overalls, scrambled on to the roof of one of the buildings at the complex in the Grove yesterday afternoon. Attempts by trained negotiators to
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Tower an eyesore
I’ve just found out about this tower. (Weymouth Eye, June 7) I simply cannot believe that any normal person could even consider such a monstrous eyesore in the middle of such a beautiful outlook as Weymouth has. Oh, pardon me, yes I can, it must
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Council leaders ‘weak & muddled’
With reference to your article dated June 9 (“Weymouth and Portland councillor urges rethink over seafront trading”), I fear this tells us all we need to know about the on-going state of the Tory leadership of this council. At the last full council
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A deadly funny whodunnit spoof at Weymouth Pavilion
YOU will die laughing at the latest show coming to Weymouth Pavilion. Death by Fatal Murder is a spoof on the whodunnits made famous and popular by the likes of Agatha Christie. It stars a host of television favourites, including former EastEnder Leslie
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Weymouth's Armed Forces Day to be recognised by Royal British Legion
WEYMOUTH and Portland’s Armed Forces Day celebrations will be recognise the work of the Royal British Legion in its 90th birthday year. The borough’s veterans’ festival, which is dedicated to the armed forces past, present and future, has become
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Cowley ton is crucial for Dorset
A BATTLING century from big-hitting Darren Cowley helped Dorset secure a draw against Devon at Dean Park. After day one had been washed out by rain, the visitors took the game to the Minor Counties champions on their own turf by racking up
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Status is the key for Walker
DORCHESTER Town’s superior status was enough to convince Nathan Walker that the Avenue Stadium is the place to be. With the reliable defender yet to put pen to paper on a one-year extension at the county town outfit, rivals Weymouth had high hopes of
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King: We will not be held to ransom
WEYMOUTH’S search for new signings is being held up by “ridiculous” wage demands according to manager Brendon King. The Terras’ boss has been left flabbergasted by some of the figures he has been quoted and insists the club will not be held to ransom
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Ton-up Armfield fires Weymouth
WEYMOUTH SECONDS 281-5 (20pts) beat HAMWORTHY RECREATION 120 (3pts) by 161 runs JONNY Armfield made a welcome return to action for Weymouth Seconds as they captured an impressive 161-run victory over Hamworthy Recreation at Redlands in Dorset
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Alfie thwarts Saints
ALFIE Fitzgerald starred with both bat and ball to put a severe dent in the reigning champions’ hopes of a sixth successive Dorchester Evening League Division One title. The all-rounder plundered 45 runs to help lowly Hazelbury Bryan reach an impressive
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Leaze loss ends seconds’ run
WIMBORNE & COLEHILL SECONDS 240-9 (19pts) beat Dorchester SECONDS 228-8 (12pts) by 12 runs DORCHESTER Seconds’ four-match unbeaten run was brought to an end by their Wimborne & Colehill counterparts. Batting first, the hosts were extremely
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New club is packing a punch
A NEW boxing club has been opened at Kingston Maurward. A team of three coaches and a group of committee members have come together to create Durnovaria Boxing Club. The newly-formed club will be open two nights a week, with adult and junior classes
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Special evening for high-flying Angels
SOUTHSIDE Angels celebrated the end of their first season in fine style with a presentation evening at Weymouth Centenary Club. More than 100 family and friends gathered to support the girls on their special evening. The under-12s finished a creditable
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Flying start for sports club
THE 24th year of a Weymouth-based Saturday Sports Club got off to a flying start. The club, which offers a full programme of games coaching for youngsters aged between five and 13, takes place at Conifers Primary School. Athletics, mini-cricket, football
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Greenford's cup glee
CHARMOUTH Primary and Greenford Primary did battle in a keenly contested Kenway Cup final at St Mary’s Primary School in Beaminster. Greenford, from Maiden Newton,were very dominant in the early exchanges and had plenty of chances but Charmouth’s goalkeeper
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WeySports aiming to get back on track
WEYSPORTS have revealed ambitious plans to try and bring cycle speedway back to Weymouth. The community sports trust will meet with Weymouth & Portland Borough Council for exploratory talks at an open meeting tonight (7.30pm) at the council offices where
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Holden's singing the Blues
WEYMOUTH Ladies’ goal ace Philippa Holden has been signed by Chelsea and will soon be linking up with the Premiership giants. The 17-year-old starlet was top scorer last season and impressed playing for Weymouth in the South West Premier Division and
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Jake's England bid
TEENAGER Jake Sibbert is dreaming of representing his country. And the 15-year-old bowler could realise his ambition this weekend as he travels to Romford for a trial event. The rising star has just completed his first year at the England Academy in
