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Woman suffers serious injuries in Weymouth smash
A WOMAN who was in a two vehicle collision in Weymouth is in hospital with serious head injuries. The 46-year-old woman from Worcester was taken to hospital following the crash on the Weymouth Relief Road yesterday afternoon. Her injuries are not
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Road is re-opened after relief road smash
WEYMOUTH Relief Road has re-opened following a two vehicle collision. Police officers, firefighters and paramedics were called to the A354 between the Jurassic Roundabout and the Bincombe turn-off at around 4.30pm. Firefighters used cutting
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Emergency services at relief road collision
EMERGENCY services are on the scene at an accident on the Weymouth Relief Road. They were called to the Bincombe junction of the A354 around 10 minutes ago. The road has been temporarily shut in the northbound direction.
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Lyme Regis Boat Building Academy principal tackles Deputy PM over red tape
THE principal of the Boat Building Academy in Lyme Regis has tackled the Deputy Prime Minister about red tape. Yvonne Green was among a small group of regional business leaders invited to meet Nick Clegg in Exeter. Mr Clegg, heading up projects
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Simply the Bestival as sun shines
HAPPY campers got into the festival spirit as Dorset’s big music event got underway in the sunshine yesterday. Although the early birds arrived at Lulworth Castle on Thursday, this year’s Camp Bestival got going yesterday as the entertainment began
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Olympics 2012: Bells ring in the games
THE sound of pealing bells rang out across Dorset communities as the Olympics were welcomed in. Church groups, residents and servicemen and women aboard the RFA Mounts Bay at Portland Harbour came together to greet the first day of London 2012
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Children embrace Olympic spirit at Weymouth beach
Children of all ages embraced the Olympic spirit at the beach live site with a host of free sports. Billy Chipperfield, eight, of Weymouth, tried a range of new sports in the afternoon. He said: “I went water surfing, sailing, windsurfing,
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Performers welcome Battle for the Winds to Portland
THOUSANDS of butterflies, a troop of dancers and the rock-god Doldrum greeted visitors to his lair on Portland . Yesterday’s Battle for the Winds performance on Portland saw the search for Doldrum’s lair. Visitors were led silently through
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Confusion over road closures in Weymouth
ROAD closures caused traffic chaos in Weymouth town centre yesterday with hundreds of motorists being turned around on King Street. According to onlookers, council officials were directing a ‘constant stream’ of traffic to turn around in the Weymouth
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Red hot dance performance by scooter-riders in Weymouth
SPECTATORS in Weymouth were treated to a red hot dance performance by scooter-riders as part of the Cultural Olympiad. Red Hot Wheels gave a mobility scooter ballet performance on the seafront as part of the Battle of the Winds theatrical and artistic
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Weymouth Pavilion evacuated after fire
FIREFIGHTERS rushed to Weymouth Pavilion after reports of a fire. A total of five engines and a support vehicle were on the scene accompanied by a police and ambulance personnel. The building was evacuated and crowds lined the streets leading
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Olympics 2012: It's time to welcome the world
THOUSANDS of people turned out to welcome the world to Weymouth and Portland . After seven long years of planning, the Olympics are finally underway. Weymouth beach was packed with crowds for the opening ceremony and the loudest cheers were
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Terras in chase for Charlie
BRENDON King is tracking Charlie Clough and is hoping to have the ex-Bristol Rovers defender in his squad this afternoon. The 21-year-old, who recently had a trial at Dorchester Town, enjoyed a short loan spell at the Bob Lucas Stadium in January
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Olympic celebrations
8:39pm As Weymouth prepares for the Battle for the Winds final battle, which starts at 8.45pm, Great Britain is still waiting for its first medal of the 2012 Olympics. Swimmer Hannah Miley was a medal hope but finished
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Puppeteer and ventriloquist extraordinaire returns to Weymouth Pavilion
PUPPETEER and ventriloquist extraordinaire Paul Zerdin makes a welcome return to Weymouth Pavilion tonight. The entertainer, who spends most of the year travelling around the world, is returning to the borough after wowing audiences last year.
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Council revealing its true colours
It is quite ironic to find what can only be described as an unlikely coincidence or a deliberate act of truth. Much has been spoken and written about the Charles Street debacle in your pages and at public meetings. All the democratic processes
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Bypass junction is too dangerous
As I joined the Dorchester bypass today after travelling from the Broadmayne direction I was surprised to see one of the Olympic Park and Ride options directing traffic to Kingston Maur-ward. I can only imagine that whoever considered that route
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Ben expects Finn fight
TRIPLE Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie has revealed it is ‘a bit of a frustration’ for him that everyone presumes he will easily claim a fourth victory. Britain’s most successful sailor, who has claimed three gold medals and a silver at the
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Budmouth double up in Division Two
BUDMOUTH strengthened their position at the top of the table with back-to-back wins in Swift Signs Division Two. An outstanding performance by bowler René Lawson swung the match in Budmouth’s favour as he tore through the Portland Arms batting.
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Ladies need help to carry on success
WEYMOUTH Ladies will be a cut above this season after sealing a shirt sponsor deal with Blondz Hairdressing. Blondz owner Shaun Hennessy said: “Blondz Hairdressing Group are very pleased to be sponsoring such a successful team. Weymouth Ladies
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Tia - beautiful five-year-old labrador
I’m a beautiful five-year-old labrador who gets on well with everyone. I’m looking for a loving home, preferably with an owner who has labrador experience. Rushton Dog Rescue 07870 771694
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Hawk - quiet four-year-old greyhound
I’m a quiet four-year-old greyhound girl who can be a little shy at first but I am affectionate when I get to know you. I’m happy to be around other dogs. Dorset Greyhound Rescue 0844 4990428
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Gizmo - affectionate two-year-old tabby
I’m an affectionate two-year-old tabby and white boy who loves company. My friend Jinxy, a three-year-old female tabby, is also looking for a loving home. Pound Puppy Animal Rescue: 0844 4535163
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Royal Manor School students perform contemporary dance piece on Portland route
STUDENTS from Royal Manor School are taking part in Walk Through Time, a procession of contemporary dance, sound and projection that will wend its way from Tout Quarry Sculpture Park Nature Reserve on Portland to the nearby Drill Hall Gallery.
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Town has missed chance to shine
I totally agree with Helen Harris’s letter: ‘Missed Chance in year of Olympics ’. Driving through Tewkesbury today we were greeted with wonderful floral displays. Other towns manage to put on a show, so why can't Weymouth? Sylvia Jarvis Portland
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Flower beds are not our priority
In response to Helen Harris’ letter (Letters, July 26). I wonder just how many hundreds of people have turned back after seeing two un-flowered roundabouts on route to Weymouth? One is barely acceptable, two is an outrage. Or perhaps Helen
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Confusion over Olympics host
C Hobbs (Letters, July 24), praises the befitting way that Weymouth is hosting the Olympics . Your correspondent should be told that the Olympics are not being hosted by Weymouth. They are being hosted by the Island and Royal Manor of Portland
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Fox-Pitt: Only personal bests will do
WORLD number one William Fox-Pitt believes Great Britain’s eventers must target personal-best performances in the quest for Olympic gold. The London 2012 eventing competition begins this morning (10am) with opening dressage tests at Greenwich Park
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Jon's big challenge
JON Welch will fulfil an amateur golfer’s dream next week when he takes part in the biggest competition of his career to date. The Weymouth and Dorset ace is set to compete in a field of 288 golfers at the English Amateur Championships, which this
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Maltese - sweet five year old boy
I’m Twinkle Toes, a sweet little boy who is around five years old. I’ve got a poorly foot so would be an ideal pet for an older owner as I only need gentle exercise. Rushton Dog Rescue 07870 771694
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Elle - a lovely 11-year-old female staffy
I’m a lovely 11-year-old female staffy looking for a new home. I’m a really nice girl who is good with dogs and children and would make a great family pet. Pound Puppy Animal Rescue 0844 4535163
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Mungo - handsome young male staffy
I’m a handsome young male staffy cross who is looking for a home with an experienced owner to help with training. I’m a lively boy who is fine with dogs. Woodlands Kennels: 0844 4993808
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British Hillclimb series heads to Wiscombe Park
THE highlight of the South West’s hillclimb season is arguably the visit of the country’s premier series, the Avon Tyres British Hillclimb Championship, to Wiscombe Park this weekend, which will be organised by the local Woolbridge Motor Club.
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Eli discovers some Olympic-inspired animals
I couldn’t resist sharing these Olympic-inspired animal pictures, especially Bob the burrowing owl, who is the star of a daily Animal Athletes in Action demonstration at London Zoo, where he runs a 100cm sprint. Another picture shows an African
