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Three hurt in coast road crash
THREE people were taken to hospital after a crash involving two vehicles. The Ford Fiesta and Land Rover collided yesterday afternoon at Cogden Beach near Burton Bradstock. Three people were taken to Dorset County Hospital with serious injuries including
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Breaking News: Probe into cause of barn inferno in Dorchester
CRIME scene investigators are probing a barn fire that caused hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage with police also checking three other blazes. Farmer Brian Lock told how his new £150,000 combine harvester, a tractor, trailer, plough
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BREAKING NEWS: Council's pledge on school bus chaos
DORSET County Council has moved to assure parents it is taking action to sort out the chaos surrounding school transport services. In a statement just released, the council says it is working with contractor Damory Coaches to identify problems to ensure
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Thornlow Prep School's centennial garden
School kids complete pet gardening project YOUNGSTERS in Weymouth are being given a breath of fresh air in honour of a key milestone in their school history. Thornlow Preparatory School marked the beginning of its centennial celebrations by
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Learn about alternative mobility in Dorset
People in Dorset can learn more about alternative forms of transport during European Mobility Week. The event runs from September 16 to 22. This year’s theme is ‘Alternative Mobility’ and aims to promote the benefits of alternatives
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Weymouth survivor backs Race for Life
A CANCER survivor is appealing to women to return their Race for Life sponsorship. More than 2,500 people attended the two Race for Life events for Cancer Research at Kingston Maurward College near Dorchester. Of the £142,000 sponsorship money promised
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Weymouth flat fire started while cooking
A FIRE which resulted in a pensioner being rescued from his burning flat started accidentally during cooking, firefighters said. An investigation into the fire was held after the man was carried through the window of his ground floor flat in Holland
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Holiday cottages on the Isle of Portland
Three holiday cottages located on the Isle of Portland, all of them are in the quiet village of Southwell. They are all quite literally a minute or twos walk from the south west jurassic coastal path, making them ideal for anybody wishing to
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We want more patrols say Weymouth residents
CALLS have been made for police to step up the monitoring of an area plagued by anti-social behaviour. Residents say they are fed up with being menaced by youths meeting at the play facilities on Pottery Lane, Weymouth. The ball wall facility is one
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Fall man from Weymouth in 'stable' condition
A MAN seriously injured after plunging 50ft from a block of flats is in a stable condition in hospital, police said. Police and paramedics were alerted to Carlton Road North in Weymouth on Tuesday afternoon. The man, who is believed to live in the top
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2012 weekly update: Sun shines on Osprey Quay's 'topping out' ceremony
MORE than 20 organisations have joined forces in Dorset to orchestrate the smooth running of the sailing competition and associated events for the London 2012 Games. The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games has been described in organisation and
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Echo campaign given helping sand in Weymouth
THE Dorset Echo Coastguard campaign – which has secured more than 20,000 signatures of support – has been immortalised in sand. Sculptors at Sandworld at Lodmoor Country Park in Weymouth spent five days turning the 2.4 metre square block of local sand
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2012 Games will put Weymouth and Portland on the map, says gold medallist
OLYMPIC gold medallist triple jumper Jonathan Edwards believes the 2012 Games will get Weymouth and Portland residents feeling ‘in the centre of the world’ for two weeks next summer. The British star, who is the athletes representative on the London
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Firefighters save homes after barn inferno near Dorchester
A DEVASTATING fire tore through a barn destroying machinery, damaging overhead power lines and prompting the evacuation of dozens of people. A series of explosions were heard as the fire took hold at a site at Lower Burton just outside Dorchester
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An evening with Ranulph Fiennes
VETERAN explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes is exchanging exotic locations for Dorset next week to help raise awareness of a Dorset-led charity. In December, David Whiddon and Lloyd Figgins are rowing from Morocco to Antigua to raise funds for the
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Olympic 2012 updates: Osprey Quay homes come to market
Housing OLYMPIC sailing homes will go on general sale this Saturday at an open day on Portland. A show home at the Officers Field development by Osprey Quay will open its doors to the general public from 10am until 4pm. The 77
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Weymouth launch party for Razzamataz Theatre School
Razzamataz Theatre School in Weymouth will be hosting its launch party on Saturday, September 17 at Wyke Regis Infant School. At this exciting event, students can come along and join in a free trial session where they will receive classes in drama,
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Dorset Road Safe: The excuses get more bizarre
BAD drivers caught out by Dorset’s No Excuse team are continuing to come up with a long list of reasons for their misdemeanours. The team were out in force over the school holidays to detect reckless and careless drivers. In a bid to warn other motorists
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Be considerate
ONE point left out of letters in the past regarding traffic changes, I would like to suggest, is that consideration is given to pedestrians. Cycle lanes have been, along with crossings times, added or changed, and many pedestrians need time to cross
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Town's been ruined
I HAVE just rode through our once beautiful town, which was elegant with its long promenade, clean beaches and individual shops and local characters. What you see now is an endless rows of traffic lights, a town swamped with queues of cars polluting
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Relief road isn't
WEYMOUTH’S new road is a magnificent bypass for Upwey and Broadwey but, of course, it cannot possibly be called a Weymouth Relief Road since the south-bound traffic from the Ridgeway all ends up in the Manor Road roundabout as before. A true Weymouth
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Dorset County Hospital takes lead on safety
DORSET County Hospital bosses have vowed to lead the way on patient safety. As the Dorchester hospital launched its patient safety week initiative, DCH NHS Foundation Trust chairman Jeffrey Ellwood unveiled a banner illustrating ways in which the board
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Thanks for £340
THE Dorchester Disabled Club would like to thank most sincerely all the kind donors and collectors that contributed to our street collection to make it such a success. The grand total that was raised was £340. IRENE CALCUTT, (HON TREASURER), Dorchester
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Local's litter?
WALKING along Radipole Park Drive this morning I was very impressed to see how the council parks department have tided up the area previously occupied by the travellers and that measures were being taken to secure the site. It is sad to note the cycle
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Horrified at the Bowleaze decline
AS a regular visitor to Weymouth over the past 16 years I have been horrified and saddened to see the slow but steady decline of Bowleaze Coveway. What used to be a delightful residential road has been irrevocably scarred by what is described by property
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Best village winners revealed at presentation at Frampton village hall
The winners of the 2011 Dorset Best Village Competition will be revealed at a presentation even-ing on Thursday, September 22. The awards include the Best Kept Village, which has been organised by Dorset Community Action since 1987. Last year Magna
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Weymouth keeper seals loan move to Magpies
WEYMOUTH gloveman Nick Jordan is to join rivals Dorchester Town on a month’s loan – with a view to a permanent deal. Echosport revealed on Saturday that the former Crawley Town man’s future was in doubt, with the Avenue Stadium believed to be a possible
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Watson has eyes set on Euro tour
MICHAEL Watson is eyeing another European Tour. Two years ago the Wessex Golf Centre pro won the PGA Play-Offs and enjoyed a fantastic 2010 season rubbing shoulders with Europe’s elite. Now he has given himself another chance of qualifying for those
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SAS attack rocks champions
PREMIERSHIP new boys SAS pulled off a stunning opening-day shock by defeating reigning champions Rendezvous 3-0 on the new 3G pitch at Redlands. A tight offside call and a penalty save denied Danny Sanders’ men an early lead but it failed to dampen
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Why single Carroll out?
OL’ Supermac – alias Malcolm Macdonald – was and still is a legend on Tyneside. He once described the culture of the Geordie faithful as thus: “They live for their beer, their football and their women. And in that order!” So is it any wonder that a good
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Rejuvenated Upwey bag welcome win
Upwey & Broadwey 2 GILLINGHAM TOWN RESERVES 0 LATE goals from Sam Nichols and Ethan Devaney handed Upwey & Broadwey a welcome home win over Gillingham Town Reserves. The Dorset Senior League outfit were left reeling by several departures
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Sports slump after paying the penalty
WEYMOUTH SPORTS 0 STURMINSTER NEWTON 2 A DEBATABLE penalty decision went against Weymouth Sports as they slumped to a disappointing 2-0 home defeat against Sturminster Newton United in the Dorset Senior League. Steve Alcock’s men were
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Tizzard's Cue Card set for chasing campaign
COLIN Tizzard has confirmed his stable star Cue Card will embark on a novice chasing campaign within the next couple of months. The breathtaking winner of the 2010 Champion Bumper barely came off the bridle on his first two starts over hurdles
