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Coastal bus service returns for the summer
The popular coastal X43 bus service has resumed for the summer. It operates from Weymouth to Swanage via Wool, Lulworth Cove and Wareham. There will be four return journeys a day from July 21 until September 2, thanks to financial support from Dorset
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16-year-old murder suspect still being questioned
DETECTIVES quizzing a 16-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of murder have been given an additional 36 hours to question him. The alleged stabbing took place at a flat in Fiveways Court, Benville Road, Weymouth on Saturday afternoon. The teenage
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Teenage first-aider receives award for work with Dorchester St John Ambulance
A TEENAGE first aider has received recognition for his dedicated, selfless volunteer work. Charlie Kellaway was presented with an award for his work with the Dorchester St John Ambulance Service. The 18-year-old from Wareham carries out his voluntary
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Health trial for Dorset heart patients
DORSET residents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic heart failure are being asked to take part in a voluntary telehealth trial. Telehealth allows people to monitor their health by using devices at home. These devices can
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Dorset County Show set for bumper turnout
DORSET County Show organisers are expecting a bumper turn-out at this year’s event after impressive early ticket sales. The celebration of the county’s agriculture is looking to attract more people than last year and reach the 60,000 mark.
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Sponsored silence in Go For Gold campaign
A SPONSORED silence raised almost £1,500 and brought joy to terminally ill patients. Creative therapist Susie White and nurse Collette Parker spent eight hours dressed as monkeys in the foyer of the Joseph Weld Hospice in Dorchester , after pledging
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Authorities show united front to ease fears over Olympics transport in Weymouth and Portland
OLYMPIC bosses are seeking to ease fears about transport problems for the Olympics in Weymouth and Portland . Tim Shoveller, managing director of South West Trains caused a stir last week when he said people should drive to the games – after months
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Portland police park mix-up: Temporary officers' accomodation erected without planning permission
A TEMPORARY ‘village’ to house police on Portland during the Games has been put up without planning permission. A total 140 portable buildings have been sited at Southwell Business Park and will be there for at least 22 days. They are to provide
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Harvest Ball helps Home-Start West Dorset
A CHARITY that helps young families is putting the final plans in place for a major fundraising event. Dorchester mayor Andy Canning paid a visit to Athelhampton House, where the Harvest Ball in aid of Home-Start West Dorset will take place.
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Mini Mac caught in the whirlwind
THE youngest British Sailing Team member Kate Macgregor was a student before the London 2012 Olympic whirlwind swept her up at the beginning of last year. ‘Mini Mac’ as the 21-year-old is known by her teammates was just five when fellow sailor Ben Ainslie
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South West trains staff to take industrial action over Olympics
WORKERS at South West Trains are to take industrial action during the Olympics in a row over a Games bonus payment. Up to 1,000 members of the Rail Maritime and Transport union at South West Trains will work to rule, including a ban on overtime
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Henry V at Bridport
RENOWNED open-air theatre company Illyria will bring Henry V to Bridport on July 31. If the evening is fine the performance will take place on the Millennium Green. In the event of heavy rain the event will be taken into Bridport Arts Centre
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Weymouth murder probe: Flowers left for 'nice lady'
NEIGHBOURS said that the murdered woman had been ‘a nice lady.’ One neighbour, who asked not to be named, said: “She was very quiet and kept herself to herself, but she was a nice lady. I would know her to say hello to but not much about her life
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Weymouth murder probe: New appeal for witnesses
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward following the alleged murder. DI Marcus Hester, of Dorset Police ’s Major Crime Team, said: “I’m renewing my appeal for anyone who saw anything suspicious or unusual in the Benville Road area
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Weymouth murder probe: Boy, 16, held
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy is being held on suspicion of murder after a woman was found stabbed to death in Weymouth. Police were called to Fiveways Court in Benville Road on Saturday afternoon after the body was discovered. Police have not named the
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Please write to save the Marsh
The Covenant we uncovered is now reinforced by an undertaking that the council will carry out full public consultation before they take any decision that may affect the future of the Marsh. But that is not the end of the matter, for two reasons
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Health hazard of dog mess on path
Since the new bridleways and footpaths have been constructed adjacent to the Weymouth Relief Road, there has been a marked increase in walkers and people exercising there dogs. What a great shame it is that the council could not see fit to install
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Great to see our town spruced up
I’ve noticed the streetlights by the train station have been repainted and tidied up. Couple that with the new surveillance equipment by the sailing academy that the prisons on Portland could only dream of and the new banners smothering all the main
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Man saved in Weymouth harbour drama
A MAN was rescued from drowning in Weymouth harbour. A passing fishing boat heard the stricken man’s cries for help and managed to pull him from the water. Ashley Stones, skipper of the fishing vessel Wahoo, said that it was just luck that
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Weigh anchor at a great pub
IT’S been four years since I last set foot in the Anchor Inn at Burton Bradstock. At that particular time I remember being parched after walking round the Fleet Lagoon and in dire need of a beverage. My impression of the Anchor back then was
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It’s ladies night for Weldmar’s Midnight Walk along Weymouth seafront
WOMEN are being urged to go the distance for the Weldmar Hospicecare Trust. They are invited to take part in a fun midnight walk along Weymouth seafront on Saturday, August 18. There will be a five mile, 6.5 mile or more challenging 13 mile
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Car is clocked on Puddletown bypass travelling at 152 mph
POLICE watched in disbelief as they clocked a car travelling at 152 mph. The hand-held speed detector clocked a Weymouth yacht skipper doing more than twice the speed limit along the A35 Puddletown bypass with his father in the passenger seat
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Duo star as Dorset gain control
CHRIS Jones and Aaron Williams set a new club record as Dorset put themselves firmly in control on day one of their Minor Counties clash with Shropshire. The hosts won the toss at Dean Park and elected to bat. Nick Park opened with
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Poyet praises Magpies
GUS Poyet was impressed by the Magpies’ efforts against his flock of Seagulls. Brighton & Hove Albion ran out 3-0 victors in Friday night’s pre-season friendly at the Avenue Stadium. However, only a debatable penalty decision, converted
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Fantastic four produce the goods for Weymouth
BLANDFORD 116 (3pts) lost to WEYMOUTH 118-4 (19pts) by six wickets WEYMOUTH’S bowling attack was once again in imperious form as their fantastic four ripped the heart out of Blandford in the Dorset Premier League on Saturday. Laurie ‘Cube’
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Duo set to seal return to Terras
BRENDON King looks set to add two more players to his squad in goalkeeper Simon Evans and forward Ben Joyce. Both men turned out for the Terras in Saturday’s pre-season friendly at Portland United and it appears it is only a matter of time before
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Missed opportunities cost Dorchester dear
FERNDOWN WAYFARERS 200-4 (20pts) beat Dorchester 96 (2pts) by 104 runs DORCHESTER were left to rue missed opportunities as they slumped to defeat at the hands of an Eric Linge-inspired Ferndown Wayfarers. The home side entered the Dorset Premier
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Derby delight for Terras and Blues
BOTH managers were left satisfied at Grove Corner on Saturday after Weymouth edged a 2-1 victory against local rivals Portland United in their opening pre-season friendly. A fantastic crowd of 381 turned out for the clash and witnessed a goal
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Kane proves he's Able
KANE Hamilton walked away from Portland Amateur Boxing Club’s annual presentation night with two of the biggest awards on offer. The Western Counties champion and National Schoolboy quarter-finalist picked up the Junior Boxer of the Year before
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Bees in need of a change of fortunes
MIKE Savage believes the next seven days will have a massive impact on how the Bees start the new campaign in the Toolstation Western League Premier Division. The latest blow to Bridport’s pre-season preparations came in the form of a late postponement
