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Remembering the old swimming pool just beyond Grey’s Bridge, Dorchester
JUST when a story seems to have gone as far as it can, more details have a habit of coming forward. Dorchester correspondent Cyril Trellis has been in touch about the old swimming pool just beyond Grey’s Bridge. The site first came to our attention
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Looking back at Maison Edwards hairdressing salon in Weymouth
MAISON Edwards hairdressing salon in Weymouth continues to fascinate readers and be a rich mine of information. The latest person to contact us is Betty Garrett, who started work at the salon when she left school at the age of 14. Betty, who
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See sealife during National Marine Weeks with Dorset Wildlife Trust
NATIONAL Marine Weeks started on July 28 and Dorset Wildlife Trust is celebrating with sealife-themed shenanigans for all the family to enjoy. With an event nearly every day of the week, these marine-mad activities include eco-friendly crabbing
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Wing your way to the country to try a summer walk in Dorset
ORCHIDS, butterflies, birds and stunning views – what more could you ask for on a summer walk? Dorset Wildlife Trust has launched a new circular self-guided walk over some of the most beautiful and rare habitats in Britain. The three-kilometre
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Celebrating: The 50th anniversary of Malcolm and Rosemary Spicer
A COUPLE who enjoy sailing are celebrating 50 golden years together. Malcolm and Rosemary Spicer, who are both 72 and live in Weymouth, marked their anniversary by renewing their vows on a boat at Castle Cove Sailing Club. All their friends
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Celebrating the 60th anniversary of: William (Jack) and Celia Ellis
A DEVOTED couple are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Celia and William “Jack” Ellis, of Coronation Road, Portland , will mark the event on Thursday. They were married at St John’s Church in town, the wedding cost five guineas and
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New Dorchester shop is cool for cats
THE LOCAL branch of a cat protection charity is to open its first ever shop in Dorchester. Volunteers for Weymouth and District Cats Protection are busy setting up the charity shop at 31a Great Western Road, the store formerly occupied by Robert
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Join in the Weldmar Midnight Walk
Weldmar Hospicecare Trust is holding a ladies-only Midnight Walk on August 18. The walk starts at Weymouth College, Cranford Avenue. It is £16 for adults to enter and this includes a free T-shirt and other fun items for volunteers to wear. Participants
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Yobs wreck Weymouth lad’s pride and joy
A WEYMOUTH student is devastated after vandals wrecked his moped. The moped belonging to Matthew Sturmey, of Ludlow Road, Weymouth, was taken from the drive of his family home and dragged to a pedestrian crossing down the road where it was found
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Charminster man's story boosts Go for Gold campaign
A WAR veteran who suffers from cancer has told his story in a bid to encourage Dorset Echo readers to take part in a campaign. Gordon Berryman, 87, uses the day care centre at the Joseph Weld Hospice every week. His wife Gwen died of leukaemia
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Beaminster tunnel tragedy response explained
AUTHORITIES are holding a public meeting tonight to explain the emergency services’ response to the Beaminster tunnel tragedy. It will include the emergency service’s reaction when part of the tunnel collapsed and the days leading up to the discovery
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Beaminster tunnel tragedy response explained
AUTHORITIES are holding a public meeting tonight to explain the emergency services’ response to the Beaminster tunnel tragedy. It will include the emergency service’s reaction when part of the tunnel collapsed and the days leading up to the discovery
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£1,000 donation from Magna funds Dorset Red Cross wheelchairs
PEOPLE with limited mobility will benefit from nine Dorset Red Cross wheelchairs bought with a £1,000 donation from a housing company. Wheelchairs bought with money from Magna Housing Association are available for short-term loan and are a welcome
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Harry's sings by Weymouth on 100-gig tour
ED Sheeran had better look to his laurels – there’s a young pretender after his crown. Harry Houseago is a 16-year-old musician from London who has just released his first EP, Bicycle That Can Fly. In his quest to take his music to a wider auidience
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Camp Bestival 2012 is a real crowd pleaser
BABIES rubbed shoulders with the bonkers and the truly bizarre to make Camp Bestival 2012 the most memorable yet. As the Cultural Olympiad unfolded just down the road in Weymouth and Portland , the rain stayed away and the sun streamed down at
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Hits From The Blitz at Bridport
STEP back in time and enjoy Hits From The Blitz at Bridport Arts Centre on August 5. The unique feel-good 1940s show, as featured at Dame Vera Lynn’s Charity Gala Nights, boasts famous wartime tunes and rousing singalongs, all brought to life by the
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Sailors start games in style
STUNNING sailing conditions of big breezes and sunshine made for spectacular start to the Olympic competition hosted on borough waters. A cheering crowd of up to 4,600 people filled Nothe’s ticketed spectator site and their patriotic clothing made
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Spectators pack the Nothe site in Weymouth
http://9844802 Thousands of spectators flooded into the Nothe sailing venue to watch Team GB from the grassy banks. There was a fantastic atmosphere in the ticketed area as sailing fans from around the world enjoyed a spectacular day of racing.
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Man dies after diving near Lulworth
A HOLIDAYMAKER has died after losing consciousness while diving near Lulworth. The 52-year-old diver, who was with the Swanage-based dive boat Viper, was reported to have lapsed into unconsciousness on entering the water at around 12.30pm on Saturday
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Tea Time Treats
CREAM teas will once again be served in Frampton Village Hall throughout August. The next of these will be on Sunday, August 12 and will be in aid of Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. St Mary’s Church in Frampton will benefit from proceeds from
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Best Pub Award: The Fox and Hounds in Cattistock
Cattistock is not the first place that comes to mind when you are planning a meal out, but it certainly came up trumps for us. The village is so picturesque that it was a joy just driving through. The Fox and Hounds, a 16th-century inn, is the
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Let’s start a fund for our fairy lights
In the light of the fact that approximately 1,700 signatures were collected requesting a review of the return of the fairy lights, I note with interest that W&PC have now got the matter under review, possibly with a costing for purchase and installation
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Shift focus onto prevention now
We have of late seen too many maritime and coastal incidents in the locality from boats setting sail without basic safety equipment to people swimming in the dangerous waters off Chesil Beach. It is now time to ensure the wellbeing of all who use
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No one plans to be in dire need
Regarding the letter in Friday’s Echo, about the SAR Helicopter, given that our community has many water-based activities I feel that basing the helicopter here is essential. As a diver neither I nor any of my fellow club members go out looking to
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Police launch hunt for burglars after Bridport incident
POLICE are hunting burglars who broke in while the homeowners were asleep. They appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward following the incident in Bridport. The incident occurred between 1.30am and 8.30am on Saturday
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Ambulance involved in Weymouth Relief Road crash
AN AMBULANCE was involved in a collision that caused the closure of the Weymouth Relief Road. A woman was taken to hospital with serious head injuries following the incident near West Farm, Lower Bincombe, on the A354 at around 4.40pm on Saturday
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Olympic chiefs probe betting scandal claims
IRISH sailor Peter O’Leary, who is competing in the Olympic sailing events in Weymouth and Portland, is being investigated over allegations of a betting scandal. The ethics watchdog of the International Olympics Committee (IOC) has confirmed it is
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Ashley's agony for Terras
BRENDON King is backing Ashley Wells to bounce back from the horrific injury he sustained in Saturday’s clash with Bristol City. The talented full-back came on as a half-time substitute only to leave the field on a stretcher just 15 minutes
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Olympics: Parents boost Goodison bid
PAUL Goodison admits he is desperate to repeat his Beijing 2008 heroics with a gold medal-winning performance on home waters in front of his parents, as he gets his London 2012 campaign underway at Weymouth and Portland today. Defending Laser
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Olympics in Weymouth and Portland
5:17pm RT @2012Weymouth: Show of Hands @showofhandsnews are a brilliant group and are on at the @BaysideFestival tonight http://t.co/BPzI17eH http://t.co/UKy2LEk4 — @WeyOlympics2012 30 July 2012
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Olympics: Cook defies rain in masterclass
DOUBLE Olympic bronze medallist Tina Cook hopes the wet British summer will not play havoc with riders in today’s crucial cross-country test. Cook and her Great Britain eventing team-mates, who in-clude Sturminster Newton’s William Fox-Pitt, hold
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Simkin to swoop for Exeter pair
DORCHESTER Town today hope to complete a double swoop with the loan signings of Exeter City duo Jamie Reid and Jacob Wannell. Manager Phil Simkin revealed last Thursday that he was hopeful of concluding a deal for two unnamed players in time
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Weymouth produce standout show
FERNDOWN WAYFARERS 186 (5pts) lost to WEYMOUTH 187-3 (20pts) by seven wickets PAUL Payne and the returning Rob Nobbs were just two of the standout performers in another fantastic team display from Weymouth at Redlands. Payne top scored for
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Hayward ends Dorchester’s hopes of stopping the rot
WIMBORNE & COLEHILL 257-9 (19pts) beat Dorchester 161-9 (7pts) by 96 runs A CAPTAIN’S innings from Wimborne & Colehill’s Andy Hayward sentenced Dorchester to a third successive defeat in the Dorset Premier League. The visiting skipper
