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Gold medallist Ben Ainslie will kick off Olympic Torch Relay
TRIPLE Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie will be starting off the Olympic Torch Relay. Ainslie, who stays in Weymouth when training for this year’s Olympics, will start the 70-day torch relay at the Land’s End landmark signpost at 7.08am on Saturday
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Post mortem carried out on Studland sailor proves inconclusive
A POST mortem carried out yesterday on a sailor pulled from the water at Studland has proved inconclusive. Further tests are being carried out to establish the 71-year-old Swanage man’s cause of death after he went missing while working as a skipper
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Gratitude to Greaves
Portland United FC has ex-pressed its gratitude to outgoing chairman Tony Greaves, who has stepped down after four years at the helm. The Blues, who are already looking for a new first-team boss and a new reserve-team manager, have released
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Mews Cottage hosts open garden for Portland St John Ambulance
A SECOND open gardens event is to be held to raise funds for the Portland branch of the St John Ambulance. Mews Cottage in Easton Street on the isle is set to be opened from 11am to 3pm on Saturday, June 2. There will be a range of flowers and plants
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Dorset's wettest April ever ends drought status
DORSET is no longer in a status of drought, thanks to the wettest April on record. The Environment Agency yesterday removed the status of environmental drought for the region that was declared last month. Dorset saw more than three times
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Brown-tail moths causing problems for Portland residents
CREEPY-CRAWLIES have turned life into a nightmare for Portland residents. Brown-tail moths live on the island and their caterpillars have long hairs that can cause an allergic reaction. They are native to mainland Europe and have become common on the
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Weymouth beach in need of repair after storm damage
REPAIR work has been ordered on Weymouth beach after it was decimated by storms. An area of golden sand was washed away, leaving a ledge and a seaweed-covered hard, muddy area. Weymouth and Portland Borough Council says this sort of situation is ‘normal
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Tributes are paid to Dorchester man who collapsed and died
TRIBUTES have been paid to a tragic Dorchester man who collapsed and died aged just 25. Keen diver and sportsman Jake Holden collapsed and died at his home at 5.20pm on Thursday. He had represented England at shooting and had been tipped as a future
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Westfield Arts College students celebrate Air Radio's first birthday
A CONCERT, balloons and cake were the order of the day as Air Radio celebrated its first birthday. Students from Westfield Arts College and St Andrew’s Primary School danced along to live musicians as part of the celebrations. Local stalwarts of the
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Portland man calls for 'zero alcohol limit' after motorbike crash
A PORTLAND man who suffered more than a year of pain after a drink driver collided with his motorbike is calling for a ‘zero alcohol limit’. Pete Bower, who survived the major crash on Portland Beach Road in August, 2009 is renewing his call for changes
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Music and dance on Portland cliff top
CLASSICAL piano music and contemporary dance will be enjoyed on a Portland cliff top ahead of the Olympic Games. Cycling pianist Anthony Hewitt will be joined by dance students from Royal Manor Arts College when he stops to perform at Tout
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Thief who stole jewellery from Weymouth home is jailed for 876 days
A MAN who stole an estimated £1,000 worth of jewellery from a Weymouth home has been jailed for more than two years. David Roy Tavener, 36, was sentenced to 876 days in prison when he appeared at Dorchester Crown Court and admitted a charge of burglary
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Rock with Weymouth theatre school Razzamataz
WEYMOUTH theatre school Razzamataz is seeking new members to join the cast of their forthcoming show Razz Will Rock You, inspired by the Queen musical We Will Rock You. Boys and girls between the ages of nine and 18 are invited to attend a free taster
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Not a candidate called in person
I MUST reply to W Conroy who was disappointed about the turnout for the recent local elections ‘Don’t whine if you didn’t vote’, (Have Your Say, May 9). How can things change when in a lot of cases we do not know what the candidates stand for. This
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Ugly sight greets overseas visitors
Oh, what a site we have greeting us now as we approach the sailing acadamy at Hamm Beach Road, railings everywhere. We have had two major events at the sailing academy with no problems, so why all this fuss? It is not a very attractive greeting for
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I'm coming to the aid of the party
May I pay tribute to the seven councillors who left Weymouth and Portland Borough Council after the recent election? Firstly I would like to pay tribute to David Mannings who served the Preston Ward for seven years. While I was delighted to
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The compassion of hospital staff
Last weekend I was given devastating news about my health after a CT scan revealed my cancer had spread. The consultant along with his team of doctors stood around my bedside to give me results of the scan. When I broke down and wept at the news, the
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Knockout show for Dorset
ALAN Willows is looking forward to a classic game of cricket tomorrow when his Dorset side lock horns with reigning one-day champions Berkshire at Dean Park. Due to the recent wet weather, the race to reach the quarter-finals of the MCCA Knockout
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Southwestern blows in at Cattistock Hunt
SOUTHWESTERN won his second Cattistock Men’s Open and sixth race at Littlewindsor. Neil Harris rode his usual initially patient race, but the pair were never in danger after taking the lead at the bottom of the final descent. The 13-year-old, who has
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Party time for Terras
NIGEL Biddlecombe branded the Terras’ end-of-season presentation night at the Bob Lucas Stadium an enormous success. Not only was the evening a sell-out but it also provided the club with an opportunity to give thanks to its fantastic volunteers
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Jasper - affectionate greyhound
I’m a very affectionate two-year-old greyhound boy looking for a new home. I’m fine around children as well as other dogs and I think I’d make a really fun family pet for someone. Dorset Greyhound Rescue 0844 4990428
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Rusty - two-year-old cat
I am a sociable two-year-old lad who loves human companionship. I could live with another cat or a quiet dog but might find both a bit too daunting and I need regular grooming of my long hair. Margaret Green Animal Rescue 0844 4778846
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Sam and Suki - lovely terriers
We are a pair of lovely little seven-year-old terriers who would love to be homed together if possible but could go our separate ways. We are both very good in the house and love playing with toys. Margaret Green Animal Rescue 0844 4778846
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Eli finds that rain is fun for these monkeys
I loved these pictures from Longleat Safari and Adventure Park in Wiltshire of a troop of rhesus monkeys, who made the most of the non-stop rain and played in the puddles. Some of the monkeys could see their own reflections, which clearly fascinated
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Bernie - adorable Beagle cross puppy
I’m an adorable little Beagle cross puppy who is seven weeks old and almost ready for my new home. I’ve got brothers and sisters as well who are also looking to find their forever homes. Rushton Dog Rescue 07870771694
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Sky - handsome greyhound
I’m a handsome greyhound boy who may come across a little unsure at first but I’ll soon come around and I’m great with other dogs. I can also be nervous around very young children. Dorset Greyhound Rescue 0844 4990428
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Toby - friendly greyhound
I’m a friendly little five-year-old greyhound who just loves to play and is happy to be around other dogs. I’m looking for a forever home and would make a great family pet. Dorset Greyhound Rescue 0844 4990428
