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Fantastic five for Terras
BANBURY UNITED 1 (Walker 36) WEYMOUTH 5 (Duff 20, 42, Malsom 45, Byerley 80, 89) CRAIG Duff and Warren Byerley both netted doubles as Weymouth recorded a fourth away win on the spin at the Spencer Stadium. Sam Malsom
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Magpies stop the rot with Massive win
STAINES TOWN 0 Dorchester TOWN 2 DORCHESTER Town halted the slide of four straight defeats with a crucial win at fellow strugglers Staines. Ryan Moss opened the scoring just past the half-hour mark and it remained 1-0 until the dying moments
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Woman fights for life after falling into sea at the Cobb in Lyme Regis
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 woman, who was
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Cash boost for Weymouth charity bike store
A CHARITY bike store is in full swing thanks to a major cash boost. The charity 3R Cycles, which offers reconditioned bikes at affordable prices, helps people suffering from mental illness to get back in the job market. The workforce help to repair
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Mourners gather for funeral of former Weymouth College student killed in Afghanistan
THE mum of a former Weymouth College student killed in Afghanistan said her son ‘died doing the job he loved’. Lance Corporal Jonathan McKinlay, of B Company, 1st Battalion The Rifles, was killed in Afghanistan on September 14 by a burst of small-arms
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Weymouth Rotary club save Pilgrim House from closure
A MEETING place which offers “a saving grace” to older people in Weymouth has been saved and is undergoing a £25,000 revamp. The new Pilgrim House Trust is being launched at an open day at the former Age Concern base in Hope Square after the
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Outrage as teen sex abuser is given suspended sentence
THE MOTHER of a young girl abused by a teenage paedophile says justice has not been done after he was given a suspended sentence. Peter John Michael Mills, 18, was given a 50-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, after admitting two charges
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Royal Navy warship arrives at Portland and is open to the public
A NEW £1 billion Royal Navy warship is opening its doors to the public this weekend. HMS Daring arrived at Portland yesterday and is welcoming youth groups and schools today with the public welcome to jump on board tomorrow for free. Captain Guy Robinson
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Woman dies after falling from the harbour in Lyme Regis
BREAKING NEWS: A disabled woman has died after falling into the sea in her wheelchair at Lyme Regis. The 20 year-old severely disabled woman plunged from the Victoria Pier area of the harbour at 12.50pm yesterday (Friday) afternoon.
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Signal confusion
I am driving down Boot Hill towards ‘Kamikaze’ junction with the intention of going straight over into Westwey Road. As I approach the junction I see that there are three lanes, two for traffic going straight across the junction and the third outside
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Rethink pavilion
A call has again been made for debate on the Pavilion Theatre. Instead of the restricted issue of whether to keep it open or close it, the debate should be widened to seek the views of the town’s residents, taxpayers, businesses and visitors to explore
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Portrait Dorset Youth Dance Company is auditioning for new talent
PORTRAIT Dorset Youth Dance Company is auditioning to find new talented young dancers who show potential and passion in dance and want to take it to the next level. Portrait develops young dancers through regular contemporary technique classes and choreographic
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Weymouth's annual beer festival at the Pavilion
ALL hail to the ale! Real ale lovers from all over the country are descending on Weymouth this weekend for the resort’s annual beer festival. Aficionados will be supping brews from across the region declared the ‘best from the west’ – and there’ll be
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Sirens solution
I respond to the author of ‘They’re Saving Lives’ (who declined to be named) referring to my original letter about sirens in Weymouth. This individual suggests I either ‘move back to where I came from’ (which would be Glasgow) or ‘try living in an inner
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We’re still losing our lollipop lady
While all the congratulating is going on for the Crossing Patrol Officers (lollipop ladies and men) saved, spare a thought for the children at Winterbourne Valley First School, Winterbourne Abbas. This must be the only First School on a main trunk
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In-form Malsom could be rewarded with Terras contract
WEYMOUTH are considering rewarding in-form Sam Malsom with a permanent deal at the Bob Lucas Stadium. The flying winger has netted four goals in his last five competitive outings and the 23-year-old’s input has not gone unnoticed. Asked if Malsom had
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Jem leads tribute to Cats' guru Neil
FORMER Wildcats’ team manager Jem Dicken has paid tribute to his 1980s predecessor – the late Neil Street. The 80-year-old, an ex-rider and pioneer of the revolutionary four-valve conversion, sadly passed away on Thursday at his home in Melbourne, Australia
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May's hat-trick fires Weymouth
WEYMOUTH 4 ROMSEY 1 PATRICK May netted a hat-trick as Weymouth got their league campaign off to a strong start with a convincing 4-1 win over Romsey. Having gained promotion to Hampshire Two after finishing runners-up to the Southampton outfit last
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Luke’s frustrating end at Brands Hatch
LUKE Wright suffered a frustrating end to his maiden Air Asia Renault Clio Cup UK season at Brands Hatch. A first-lap collision with rival Jack Goff in race one sent the talented 19-year-old into the barriers on the exit of the Druids hairpin, inflicting
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Motley Crew miss out in Blackthorn
THE Motley Crew from Chapelhay Tavern, the reigning mixed champions, were narrowly beaten in a thrilling final at the eighth Blackthorn British Championships at the Riviera Conference Centre in Torquay. A runners-up cheque for £600 was scant consolation
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Nicoll en garde for world test
CHRYSTALL Nicoll has long since established herself as the number one sabreur in Britain. On the major international stage though, it is very different indeed and she has flattered to deceive – yet the Dorset fencer knows it’s high time she put that
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Adams is hero again for Weymouth
SALISBURY CITY LADIES 0 WEYMOUTH LADIES 1 ELOISE Adams pulled off a penalty save for the second week running as Weymouth Ladies recorded one of the greatest victories in their history by beating South West Premier Division rivals Salisbury City in
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Eli heads to Weymouth beach in the sunshine
Hope you all had a chance to get out and enjoy the wonderful sunshine we had last weekend, especially now that autumn seems to have really arrived. I went down to Weymouth harbour and beach, one of the best places to be on a sunny day, and had a great
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Sandy - two-month-old kitten
I’m a two-month-old kitten who was busy grooming myself when the lady came to take my picture. I would like a loving home with lots of toys to play with. Margaret Green Animal Rescue 0844 4778846
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Charlie - four-year-old belgian shepherd
I’m a four-year-old belgian shepherd and I love cats as well as other dogs. I need a very active home and I could make a great agility dog. Rushton Dog Rescue 0844 4778844
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Digby - 10-month-old retriever cross
I’m a ten-month-old retriever cross who loves other dogs and cats. I’m going to be a big dog but I’m very laid back and would love to find a happy home. Rushton Dog Rescue 0844 4778844
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Bear - 12-week-old chocolate labrador cross
My name is Bear, I’m a charming little 12-week-old chocolate labrador cross boy who is looking for a home with no children under the age of ten. Rushton Dog Rescue 0844 4778844
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Rosie - three-year-old greyhound
I’m a three-year-old girl greyhound and I’m small and quiet. I love nothing more than having my belly rubbed after dinner. Dorset Greyhound Rescue 0844 4990428
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Rapper - three-year-old greyhound
I’m Rapper, I’m a three-year-old greyhound who just loves to play and would really like to find a home with an active family. Dorset Greyhound Rescue 0844 4990428
