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Tom breezes into Town Tournament final
TOM Legg booked his place in the final of the Weymouth Town Tennis Tournament with a ruthless dispatching of Alan Cash. The former’s top-spin attack off both wings proved a deadly weapon in the windy Greenhill conditions, giving him greater
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Family rescued from yacht off Portland
COASTGUARDS came to the rescue of a family on a yacht which was taking on water just off Portland Bill. Portland Coastguard helicopter lifted two children off the First Instinct yacht and Weymouth lifeboat towed the vessel safely into the harbour
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Rescuers praised for 'top-notch' job during floods
A GOVERNMENT minister heard from a couple firsthand about the effects of flooding in Dorset – and thanked firefighters for a ‘top-notch job’ helping communities. Fire Minister Bob Neill visited Weymouth Fire Station on a whistlestop tour of the borough
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All invited to one big torch party
Osmington VILLAGERS in Osmington celebrated the torch coming through their village with a three-day party. Resident Ian Shannon kicked off festivities by donning a red coat and mounting Surprise, Craig Farm Dairy’s own white horse, to recreate the village
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Weymouth bird reserve damage more than £100k
THE RSPB has launched an appeal to support bird reserves in Weymouth after it was revealed the cost of flood damage and repairs could rise above £100,000. Hundreds of nests were destroyed and the newly-refurbished Discovery Centre was swamped
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Conifers kids all geared up for Games
EXCITEMENT is building for the arrival of the Olympic Games at one Weymouth school. As the eyes of the world turn towards Weymouth and Portland, schoolchildren at Conifers Primary School are already geared up for the Sailing events. Some eager year
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Torch trail makes for an amazing day for everyone
Weymouth THE whole of Weymouth came together to cheer the Olympic flame through the town centre. Thousands of people old and young lined the streets to cheer the relay runners as they made their way from Buxton Road down along the seafront
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Weymouth suffer second successive postponement
WEYMOUTH have been forced to postpone this afternoon's clash with Broadstone in the Dorset Premier League. The Seasiders had high hopes this morning that the game would go ahead but a deluge of rain at 10am has caused the wicket at Redlands
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UPDATE: A35 closed in both directions
The A35 is closed again in both directions between Dorchester and Bridport due to heavy rainfall today. It is likely to remain closed until Sunday.
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Inspired island turns out in force for Torch
THOUSANDS of people turned out for the second day of the Olympic Torch’s journey through Dorset. People took to the streets for their once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the Olympic Flame pass by yesterday. The torch began its day at
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See The Lodger in full glory at Bridport's Electric Palace
THE year 1926 saw two major events in the Bridport calendar – the opening of the Electric Palace and the release of Alfred Hitchcock’s early British masterpiece The Lodger. Now, thanks to the British Film Institute, you have the unique opportunity
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Torch relay was just spectacular
Wow! How proud should we be! What a spectacular experience, despite the dreadful weather, the torch relay has been. Day after day we constantly have gloom and doom thrust at us to dampen our spirits but what a great uplift the Olympics coming here
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Heritage sites facing neglect
‘Your Dorset’ has arrived from the County Council, 20 pages, all about the Olympics, in full colour. Great! I’m all for the Olympics, but why all those pages and all that colour when an unnecessary new library has been tacked on to the titanic new
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Please do not spoil this town
I have been visiting Weymouth with members of my family on and off for close on 60 years. Early days with my mother, aunts and cousins, then with my wife and family and now with our grandchildren. The town has always been great to visit and has been enjoyed
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A bridge too far for pedestrians
THERE is a battle of wills being played out on Swannery bridge. In what appears to be an attempt to deter people from walking across Swannery bridge a lot of prickly bushes have been planted at the Westham end. These have been summarily trampled by
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GB call-up for Moore
MAXINE Moore has been selected to represent Great Britain in the F32 club throw at this summer’s Paralympics in London. The 19-year-old, who was born in Yeovil but now resides in Weymouth, is currently ranked fifth in the world in the event
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Terras' legends to take on Yeovil
TWO teams of legends are set to descend on the Bob Lucas Stadium for a unique charity match in memory of Dave Platt and the Purbeck Isle tragedy. The encounter will see Weymouth Veterans clash with Yeovil Town Veterans and the star-studded line-ups
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Doubles cheer for blossoming Rhose
EVENT organiser Rhose Lawes was given something to cheer on another rain-hit day for the Weymouth Town Tennis Tournament. The recent wet conditions have caused havoc with this year’s schedule but Lawes has ploughed on regardless and is continuing
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Share pictures of your pets
MANY thanks to Helen for sending in these lovely pictures of pets Keano the cat and Baxter the dog. Have you got any pets? I would love to see them so please send me a picture for this page. I also had to share with you these amazing pictures of Donna
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Spirit - little collie girl
I’m a gorgeous little 12-week-old collie girl looking for somewhere to call home. I need a loving owner who has had experience with collies who I can make very happy. Rushton Dog Rescue 07870 771694.
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Goku - cheeky shi tzu
I’m a cheeky five-year-old shi tzu, I love playing with my toys and I’m really fun to be around. I am looking for a loving home where I can continue my training. Margaret Green Animal Rescue 0844 4990426
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Bono - small crossbreed dog
I’m a small two-year-old crossbreed dog who loves people, including children. I would make someone a really lovely pet and I’m looking for a home with no other male dogs. Pound Puppy Animal Rescue 0844 453516
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Verity - loving collie girl
I’m an eight-month-old collie girl who is very loving but can be very timid so I need a patient owner who I can learn to trust and then I will come out of my shell. Rushton Dog Rescue 07870 771694
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Kirk - handsome greyhound boy
I’m a handsome seven-year-old greyhound boy and I just love my food. I’m a happy chappy who is great around children and also gets on well with other dogs. Dorset Greyhound Rescue 0844 4990428
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Bobby - lovely greyhound boy
I’m a lovely six-year-old greyhound boy who enjoys being around people, especially when they have tasty treats for me. I’m good around children and other dogs. Dorset Greyhound Rescue 0844 4990428
