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King George is ready for the Olympics
OSMINGTON is the latest local community to have completed its contribution to the 2012 Olympic scene on time and within budget. When the hillside figure of George III on his white horse was first carved in 1808, its position was chosen to present a
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Woman fights for life after wheelchair plunge at Lyme
A WOMAN is fighting for her life after falling into the sea in her wheelchair at the Cobb in Lyme Regis. Rescuers and passers-by dived into the harbour in a desperate attempt to find her and bring her to the surface. The severely-disabled
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Hey kids, learn about plants with this Dorset Echo/Disney offer!
DID you know that people lived inside the trunks of gum trees in Australia hundreds of years ago? And what about giant water lilies? Bet you didn’t know they can support the weight of a child. These are just two of the amazing facts
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Weymouth's Budmouth College combined cadet force on parade
PROUD cadets have been on parade in Weymouth. Budmouth College’s Combined Cadet Force (CCF) has just completed its biennial inspection. The CCF is a Ministry of Defence-sponsored youth organisation and the Budmouth unit has both Royal Navy and Army
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Damers First School gets in Olympic shape
SCHOOLCHILDREN got in the spirit of 2012 by dressing up and making the Olympic logo in their playground. The project at Damers First School in Dorchester was part of the work the school is doing in the run up to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games.
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Portland couple ready to rock
A PORTLAND couple hope a music festival this weekend will help raise awareness of a disease which rules their lives. The three-day Lupus Fest kicks off in Weymouth tonight with musicians giving their time for free for a good cause. Lupus Fest is the
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Council submits coastguard supercentre bid
THE fight is on to site a coastguard supercentre in Dorset as the government’s consultation closes. Weymouth and Portland Borough Council yesterday submitted a 20-page document to Under Secretary of State for Transport Mike Penning, the government and
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Dorchester hospice hosting open day event
AN OPEN day will be taking place at the Joseph Weld Hospice in Dorchester tomorrow to mark the first ever Hospice Care Week. The Weldmar Hospicecare Trust is opening its doors to members of the public between 11am and 3pm to celebrate the national
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Colin Douglas trial: The terrifying story that unfolded in Weymouth
THE MANHUNT for Colin Douglas gripped residents of Weymouth and Portland following the terrifying events of March 2. Wearing a balaclava, Douglas walked into the Londis Shop and Post Office on Abbotsbury Road with a rifle in broad daylight
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Colin Douglas trial: Gun terror still haunts cabbie
TAXI driver Derrick Thorner is still haunted by the memory of Colin Douglas pointing a gun at his face, but told of his “big relief” at the verdict. Mr Thorner told how a not-guilty verdict would have left him forever wondering who had been
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Colin Douglas trial: Gunman convicted of 18 offences
GUNMAN Colin Paul Douglas has been convicted of 18 offences, including two armed robberies, arson, carjacking and burglary. Douglas, who sparked a massive manhunt after going on the run in early March, was yesterday found guilty of an armed
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Celebrating autumn at Community Orchard Apple Day
CONTINUE to celebrate autumn with Bridport Community Orchard’s Apple Day tomorrow. This is a national day of celebration of orchards and apples that includes games and activities for children, apple products to buy, cake stalls, apple juicing
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Dorchester driving crackdown
MORE than one driver a minute was caught for speeding in a police clampdown in Dorchester. A total of 172 drivers were fined after being targeted in a two-and-a-half hour operation. Dorchester police boss Inspector Les Fry said he was ‘disappointed’
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Celebrating autumn with Bridport's community orchard open day
CONTINUE to celebrate autumn with Bridport Community Orchard’s Apple Day tomorrow. This is a national day of celebration of orchards and apples that includes games and activities for children, apple products to buy, cake stalls, apple juicing to watch
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New Model Army are still soldiering on
BANDS who have been together for more than three decades are something of a rarity. Bands who have been together for more than three decades yet have managed to survive despite flying under the mainstream radar are even more uncommon. Last year New Model
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Memphis king bringing heartbreak hotel to the Lighthouse
TOP Elvis tribute act Lee ‘Memphis’ King is making a rare appearance at Lighthouse in Poole next month. Like no other Elvis Presley show, the performance starts with the riveting black leather-clad ’68 Comeback Special and runs to the legendary
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National Trust membership is highest in Dorset
IT appears Dorset residents love the National Trust. Membership of the Trust has topped four million for the very first time. And Dorset has been named as the county with the highest proportion of NT members – almost a fifth (19 per cent) of the population
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Weekly insight: Duncan Flint, Dorset 2012 public relations officer
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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Cerne Abbas Inn named pub of the year just before it closes for a revamp
VISITORS flocking to an award-winning Dorset pub which has been heaped with praise may be in for a surprise. The New Inn at Cerne Abbas which has just been announced as Dorset Dining Pub of the Year in the Good Pub Guide 2012 is closing for six months
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We’re wishing you were here
THE Average Wyke Band, The Melbury Osmonds, The Winterbourne Abbas and The Durdle Doors: Yes, we’re certainly well served in south and west Dorset when it comes to tribute bands. So it’s no surprise then that one of the most successful and
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Wasted Effort
I was glad to see a reactionary reply in the Echo to my letter about the nonsense of raising a memorial to Tom Buxton MP. This epistle from Ms Orrell only goes to substantiate my criticism of the waste of money raising a monument to remind us (and,
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Show may be over for Pavilion theatre
Having just read the Dorset Echo’s report on the current financial position of the Pavilion theatre, I feel that the end may well be nigh. My observation is based on the fact that this 900-plus theatre is finding it difficult to put ‘bums on
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Travellers joke
WHILE out with friends at the weekend the subject of the Dale Farm travellers came up, during the conversation I mentioned that I had heard a rumour that planning was being taken into consideration for travellers sites close to the White Horse Hill (Came
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Amnesty Boost
On behalf of Dorchester and District Amnesty Group I thank everyone who contributed to our annual street collection on September 24, which raised £237.84. In the present difficult financial climate, Dorchester residents and visitors continue to give
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Open4Business winners announced
BUSINESS people celebrated success at last night's Open4Business Awards. Winners of the South & West Dorset Open4Business Awards collected the gongs at a ceremony at Weymouth College. The winners are: Small Business award, sponsored
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Return for former Terra Frampton
BRENDON King is set to bolster his defensive options by bringing Jamie Frampton back to his hometown club. The 20-year-old left Weymouth for Dorchester Town in May 2010 but following a season of frustration on the bench in the county town he has now
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Terras' joint-boss Richmond is relishing Rec
JAKE Richmond is relishing tomorrow’s clash with reigning champions Hamworthy Recreation (3pm). Rec visit the Bob Lucas Stadium with eight wins from nine in the Magna Dorset Premier League while the Terras have managed just two victories from 10 games
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Magpies aim to banish cup woe
PHIL Simkin aims to erase the memory of Dorchester’s FA Cup exit by grabbing victory at Staines Town tomorrow (3pm). Last weekend’s defeat to Weston-super-Mare came as a huge disappointment to all concerned. And although manager Ashley Vickers was later
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Dan's the man to fire Bees
BOSS Trevor Senior believes Dan Wise’s current form can help fire the Bees up the Toolstation Western Premier Division table. The talented playmaker produced a man-of-the-match display in last Saturday’s victory over Street and scored two goals in Tuesday
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Alcock looks for keeper boost
STEVE Alcock is hoping to have a recognised goalkeeper in place in time for tomorrow’s clash against basement boys Witchampton United at Cranford Avenue (3pm). The Weymouth Sports player-manager had to don the gloves himself in last weekend’s victory
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Magpies sink islanders
NEWPORT, IOW 0 DORCHESTER RES 3 DORCHESTER Town Reserves stretched their unbeaten run to three games in the Wyvern Premier League. Following back-to-back draws with Fleet Town and Bemerton Heath Harlequins, the young Magpies inflicted a 3-0 defeat
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Harding: Let's raise the bar
WEYMOUTH will have to step it up a notch to overcome Sherborne Seconds tomorrow, according to Paul Harding. The head coach is anticipating a very tough encounter against the North Dorset outfit in what will be his side’s first competitive appearance
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Movie icon Bounty leaves port
A FAMOUS tall ship that starred in a swashbuckling film featuring Marlon Brando departed Weymouth this week on route to the Caribbean. The replica of HMS Bounty, which was built for the 1962 movie ‘Mutiny on the Bounty’ with Brando as Fletcher Christian
