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BREAKING NEWS: Village bungalow burnt down in Winfrith Newburgh
A BUNGALOW has been destroyed by fire in Winfrith Newburgh near Dorchester. A total of 30 firefighters in six fire engines were called to Butt Close at 2pm where a second bungalow was also partially damaged. See Friday’s Dorset Echo
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BREAKING NEWS: Eight cars vandalised on Portland
A TOTAL of eight cars were damaged in a spate of what police called “mindless” and “senseless” vandalism on Portland. Over five days paintwork was damaged and wing mirrors were broken on vehicles along St George's Road and nearby Reforne on
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Dorset County Hospital awards recognise staff and volunteers
DEDICATED staff and volunteers at Dorset County Hospital have been recognised for their contributions. The 2011 Trust Awards saw hard working individuals celebrated and unsung heroes get their moment in the limelight. Awards were also presented in recognition
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Charity efforts: Dorchester to Weymouth walk in aid of breast cancer
THE final step in a woman’s recovery from cancer will see friends and family complete a fundraising walk with her this Saturday. Claire Roby was inspired to organise the ‘Jenkin’s Jaunt’ walk with her friend Sara Jenkins who is in the final stages of
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No mutiny as Bounty sails in to Weymouth
A FAMOUS tall ship that starred in a swashbuckling film starring Marlon Brando attracted crowds of people when it moored up on Weymouth’s harbourside. The replica of HMS Bounty was built for the 1962 movie ‘Mutiny on the Bounty’ with Brando
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Brewery Square scheme’s top boss positive on progress
BREWERY Square in Dorchester is powering ahead, according to the man behind the massive development. Andrew Wadsworth revealed that the proposed four-star hotel was under offer and that it would be increased from 48 beds to 53. He added that 80 per
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Young morris dancers are a hit at the Dinosaurs Not Allowed event in Weymouth
AN EVENT held in Weymouth proved that being a dinosaur is just a state of mind. Created to promote the art of Morris dancing among young people, the Dinosaurs Not Allowed event received huge support from the public. All generations were
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Portland wedding delayed as groom's parents are stuck in lift
THE guests were in place and the bride and groom were ready to say ‘I do’ – so it was a case of getting the in-laws to the wedding on time. A slight hitch meant the wedding of Portland couple Ian Gale and Emma Redgwell had to be delayed by more than
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Dorset Fire and Rescue set to conduct exercise in Portland area
DORSET Fire and Rescue will be conducting its annual fire service exercise on and around the Portland area on October 9 to test Dorset’s effectiveness in responding to a variety of incidents. This year it will include Dorset Fire and Rescue Service,
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Dorchester Focus DIY staff try to revive store independently
FORMER staff from Dorchester’s Focus DIY store are attempting to revive the branch as an independent retailer. The store’s former general manager Bob Foster and his management team have been attempting to secure investment to re-open the outlet, which
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Police appeal after cyclist assaulted in Bournemouth
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an 18-year-old male cyclist was seriously assaulted in the Kinson Common area of Bournemouth at the weekend. The incident happened on Sunday at around 3.30am as the man cycled along Kinson Road. He was then
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Wyke Regis residents call for speed bumps
RESIDENTS whose pets have been killed on a busy Wey-mouth road have called for speed bumps before a child is knocked down. Devastated Sharon McManus has lost two cats in three days in Camp Road, Wyke Regis, and claims both drivers were speeding. Disabled
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GUILTY: Man sentenced to 12 years for vicious stabbing
A MAN who viciously stabbed a vulnerable 56-year-old and cut patterns in his head has been jailed for 12 years. Anthony Lee, 31, stabbed Stephen Watkin in the neck, back, thigh and buttocks and cut what medical examiners believe was a pattern
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Olympic 2012 updates: 2012 merchandise, sailor of the year and official song
Bring on the games RETIRED Portlander Roger Fullbrook is throwing his support behind the Olympic and Paralympic sailing events being hosted in the borough. The 66-year-old from Fortuneswell is proud to show off one of 10,000 window stickers produced
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Further searches of Hardy's Monument for missing man Nicholas Crocker
FURTHER searches have been carried out around Hardy’s Monument for missing Weymouth man Nicholas Crocker. Officers scoured the area again yesterday for the 55-year-old, who has been missing since Wednesday, September 21 and is believed to have a pistol
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Weymouth's oldest man now 104 years old
WEYMOUTH’S oldest man Jim Henderson proved that he still has a great appetite for life as he turned 104. Mr Henderson tucked into a birthday cake and enjoyed listening to an accordionist at a birthday tea with family and fellow residents at
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The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain returns to Dorset
HAILED by David Bowie as ‘wonderfully clever’, the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain makes its long-awaited return to Dorset on next week. Forget any thoughts of George Formby, this is a massive ensemble that has won worldwide acclaim for renditions
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Bingo raises £960
Weldmar Hospice Care Trust were delighted with the £960 made at our recent bingo in the Corn Exchange. It was well supported and everyone was most generous. Thanks to Wendy Biles our caller on the night, to Pat, Wendy and Julie for the beautifully presented
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Anger at new site
I am utterly disgusted and cannot express my anger enough at the proposed travellers site next to our village. I will fight against this with all my heart and will seek financial compensation through legal action if it is to go ahead. I will also cease
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Weekly insight: RYA Olympic manager Stephen Park
SKANDIA Team GBR is the British Sailing Team in the Olympic and Paralympic classes. The team consists of the Performance Squad and Development and Transitional squads, which jointly total around 70 sailors. The sailors train and compete
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Up for renewal
I have been informed that the lease on the old Tourist Information Centre is due for renewal in October. We are still seeing visitors arriving in Weymouth and are horrified that they have to walk so far to enquire about possible available accommodation
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Help given by all
Whilst I was pleased to read of the recently completed refurbishment project at the Maiden Newton & Cattistock’s clubhouse I was somewhat concerned that apart from mentioning the grant received from the Football Foundation towards these works, no mention
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Time to get rid of vanity project
As the insightful Tony Hancock once protested, “Fancy paying good money for stuff that hurts you!” Whereas Hancock was complaining about aftershave, I’m saying it about the Phase 1 development in Charles Street, Dorchester. The new council offices
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Hearn urges Magpies' fans to get behind boss in FA Cup
SHAUN Hearn has urged frustrated fans to put their feelings to one side and get behind under-fire boss Ashley Vickers for Saturday’s crunch FA Cup clash. On the back of three straight defeats, sections of the Avenue faithful believe the time has come
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Weymouth duo make national glory bid in Crewe
STUART Crane and Perry Spicer are gearing up for the International Fourball-Better-Ball National Qualifier after pulling off an incredible triumph at the Regional Championship in Reading. The Weymouth Golf Club duo began their assault on the
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Third title for Ray as England are crowned at Weymouth
RAY Barron won the EFSA European Boat Angling Championship in Weymouth for the third time with a perfect score of 400 points by finishing top on his boat over all four days. It was a fantastic performance by the Southampton angler but a lot of credit
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Weymouth Golf Club in the pink for cancer appeal
PINK was the colour at a charity event at Weymouth Golf Club where 220 participants took to the course to raise money for the Breast Cancer Campaign and Dorset County Hospital’s Digital Mammography Appeal. The event, branded Pink Day, saw teams
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Fishing Around: High noon on Merseyside
ONCE upon a time there was only one club which dominated on Merseyside and – shock, gasp, horror – it wasn’t Liverpool. Everton, the blue half of this fanatical footballing city, ran the show. Defined by history and tradition. And players such as Dixie
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Ethan gives Weyline drive against Vous
ETHAN Devaney inspired Weyline to an emphatic 3-0 win over reigning champions Rendezvous in the Weymouth Sunday League Premiership. Devaney put Weyline in front from the spot after Danny Andrews had been tripped by keeper Ant Luque but the Vous soon
