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Lucky Terras escape early exit
WEYMOUTH 0 TAUNTON TOWN 0 WEYMOUTH narrowly escaped an embarrassing early exit from the FA Cup at the Bob Lucas Stadium this afternoon. Facing a Taunton Town team lying 13th in the league below, the Terras had to rely on last-ditch interventions from
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Bowles off as Magpies' run comes to an end
BASINGSTOKE 1 DORCHESTER 0 TEN-MAN Dorchester Town saw their winning run brought to an end at Basingstoke today. The Magpies were a man short for an hour of this afternoon's clash after Gary Bowles saw red in the first half following an off-the-ball
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4,500 passengers enjoy the Grand Steam Gala
MORE than 4,500 passengers travelled on a Dorset heritage railway during a three-day fundraising steam gala. Proceeds from the Grand Steam Gala are going towards the development and extension of the volunteer-run Swanage Railway which runs steam and
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Portland's Royal Manor Theatre is back and looking for new members
PORTLAND’S Royal Manor Theatre is coming back to life after its summer recess – and looking for new blood to swell its ranks. Rehearsals are well under way for a Royal Manor Theatre Old Time Variety Show, which is a new venture for the historic theatre
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BBC’s Antiques Road Trip heads to Dorchester
ANTIQUES experts will be on the hunt for a bargain in Dorchester. The BBC’s Antiques Road Trip will be paying a visit to The Mews in Durngate Street – which specialises in watches, jewellery and antiques – on Monday. The programme will
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Tributes to Dorset soldier killed in Afghanistan
A SOLDIER killed in Afghanistan was a former Weymouth College student who lived in Blandford, his family said. Lance Corporal Jonathan McKinlay, 33, served with 1 Rifles, and had been in Afghanistan since June. He was killed by small arms fire while
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Updated: Weymouth Relief Road reopened after crash
FIVE people were taken to hospital following a crash on the Weymouth Relief Road. Police, firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene north of Littlemoor just after midday on Saturday. Three cars were involved, police said.
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Thieves target caravan sites across West Dorset
THIEVES who have been targeting caravan sites across West Dorset have been branded “petty”. Hook-up cables which supply caravans with mains electricity have been cut by thieves during late nights raids on the sites. Police believe the cables are being
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Woman sexually assaulted on Weymouth beach
A WOMAN was subjected to a sex attack next to children’s rides early in the morning on Weymouth beach. Police combed the sand next to the roundabout ride opposite Bond Street yesterday after being alerted to the assault. A 19-year-old
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Julian Fellowes heads to LA with eleven Emmy nominations
OSCAR-WINNING writer Julian Fellowes is swapping rural Dorset for the glamour of Los Angeles. He is travelling to the showbiz hub to attend the annual Emmy awards tomorrow after his series Downton Abbey was nominated 11 times. The prestigious accolades
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You can help
As a keen supporter of the campaign to secure the Maritime Operations Centre locally, I would ask people to make sure they write in to HM Coastguard Modernisation Consultation, Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Spring Place, Bay 2/13, 105 Commercial Road
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Tanks for nothing
Petrol prices are still creeping up again, although the wholesale price is supposed to have gone down. A couple of weeks ago it was announced that supermarket petrol would be cheaper – not much sign of that round here. And why is Weymouth/Dorchester
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Bus travel fiasco
I would like to respond to the ongoing subject of school buses and the ridiculous situation we find ourselves in following the council’s decision to double the fare for our children to travel on a school bus. Our family lives in Osmington and my daughter
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Cavalier attitude on development
The ‘horror and sadness’ expressed by your correspondent PC Rodway (letters 15/09) at the steady decline at Bowleaze Coveway will accord with the feelings of many people who remember the Coveway of the 70s prior to the advent of the decimation. During
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Terras' board unhappy after keeper makes switch
THE board of Weymouth FC has issued the following statement regarding Jordan’s departure. It reads: “Further to recent developments with Nick Jordan’s loan move to Dorchester Town, Wey-mouth FC would like to put the record straight.
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Jordan hits back
NICK Jordan has broken his silence over his controversial loan move from Weymouth to Dorchester Town. The ex-Crawley Town keeper has refuted suggestions that he manufactured the switch and has also insisted his decision to join the Magpies is purely
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End of an era party for Wildcats
LIFELONG Wildcats supporter Harold Doonan and former team manager Jem Dicken are arranging an End of Era Party, which will take place at Weymouth Football Club on November 12 (7.30pm). The event will provide a chance for riders, sponsors, staff and
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Jordan: I did not make first move
NICK Jordan has refuted allegations that he engineered a move away from the Bob Lucas Stadium. The talented keeper left Weymouth and joined Dorchester Town on a month’s loan this week, causing a storm of controversy on both sides of the Ridgeway as
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Weymouth take derby spoils
WEYMOUTH SECONDS 19 Puddletown 10 WITH more than forty players given the opportunity of catching the eye of their respective selectors, this final pre-season trial game was always going to be a rather stop-start affair. Nevertheless, the
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Weymouth rowers in Newquay battle
DOZENS of women and supporters from Weymouth Rowing Club descended on Newquay for their last competitive event of the season. More than 80 ladies’ crews from Dorset, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall took part in a weekend of racing in Newquay Harbour. Weymouth
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Snookes on baize with Taylor and Parrott
SNOOKES in Weymouth is bracing itself for another all-star night of top-class snooker with the visit of former world champions Dennis Taylor and John Parrott next Saturday night. The charismatic duo, who both now work as pundits for BBC Sport
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Quayside out to make a statement
QUAYSIDE go into tomorrow’s Premiership clash against Weyline full of confidence following last weekend’s 4-3 victory over Tuatara. Like the T-Bar, Weyline are seen as one of the favourites to land the title this season so the Quay will be
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Blake prepares for Paralympic bid
DORCHESTER’S Paul Blake may have rewritten the record books earlier this year but he insists the hard work starts now as he bids to capture Paralympic gold at the first time of asking in London. The 21-year-old has been in superb form ever since he won
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Mocha - three-year-old female greyhound
I am Mocha, a three-year-old female greyhound who can be a little shy at first but I will soon give you a cuddle and am fine around other dogs. Dorset Greyhound Rescue 0844 4990428
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Sam - five-year-old greyhound
I am Sam, I’m five-years-old and I’m a gentle giant of a greyhound. I’m good with other dogs and would make a great family pet for someone. Dorset Greyhound Rescue 0844 4990428
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Priscilla and Bob - 18-week-old kittens
We are around 18 weeks old and are looking for a loving home. We are cute and very playful and also have two other siblings in need of a home. Pound Puppy Animal Rescue 0773 6176613
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Minnie - 16-week-old terrier mix
I am a 16-week-old terrier mix in need of a loving home. I’m a lovely little girl who is very playful, loves having fun and loves everybody. Rushton Dog Rescue 0844 4778844
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James - four-year-old greyhound
I am James, a confident and friendly male greyhound. I’m four years old and I am happy to be around other people and would get on well with small dogs. Dorset Greyhound Rescue 0844 4990428
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Pippin Longstocking - four-year-old border terrier
I am a four-year-old border terrier girl who is very loving and great indoors. I need a confident owner and a home without any other dogs. Rushton Dog Rescue 0844 4778844
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Eli shares more pictures from the Dorset County Show
HERE are more pictures of the great friends I made at Dorset County Show. Many thanks to all the people who came up to see me, and gave me some great hugs, as I explored the grounds or helped out at the Dorset Echo stand. There were too many pictures
