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TERRAS: Poor defending cost us - Matthews
CHARITABLE defending cost the Terras dear tonight as they slumped to a 4-2 defeat at Cambridge City. Weymouth matched the promotion-chasing Lilywhites for much of the contest but once again individual errors and lapses in concentration undid all
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TERRAS: Weymouth shot down by potent Lilywhites
CAMBRIDGE CITY 4 (Marriott 26, 53, Bossman 40, 74) WEYMOUTH 2 (Kelly 20, S Walker 67) THE potent partnership of Adam Marriott and Kelvin Bossman shot down the Terras at Bridge Road tonight. Both men netted doubles as promotion-chasing Cambridge
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Dorchester woman calls for action after figures reveal full extent of county's health crisis
A DORCHESTER woman is calling for action as new figures revealed the full extent of the county’s health crisis. Almost two thirds of adults in some areas of Dorset are overweight or obese, according to statistics released by Public Health England
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FOOTBALL: Terras match updates
WEYMOUTH LINE-UP Matthews, McConnell, Holland, Colwell, Hutchings, Poole, Joyce, Kelly, Yetton, Rigg, S Walker. Subs: Zima, Winsper, McClements, Greeno CAMBRIDGE LINE-UP Wren, Ramm, Pepper, Lawton, Chaffey, Beech, Prada, Lee, Bossman, Marriott
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Weymouth residents flock to drop-in session following severe storms
LESSONS will be learnt- that was the message from a drop-in session held to hear Weymouth residents' views following weeks of severe storms. Scores of people from the Preston Beach area attended the three-hour event to find out more about sea defence
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FOOTBALL: Reynolds slams 'gutless' display
UPWEY & BROADWEY 1 WITCHAMPTON UNITED 5 STEVE Reynolds pulled no punches when assessing his side’s “gutless” display in their Dorset Senior Trophy quarter-final hammering by Witcha-mpton United. The Upwey & Broadwey boss described the
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Environment Agency responds in Chesil Beach boulder row
THE Environment Agency has responded to concerns raised by Portland residents after tonnes of boulders were put on Chesil Beach. Portland residents and environmental campaigners told the Echo that they feared the big rocks would be used to concrete
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BOWLS: Voss sees off Patterson to make All England finals
NICK VOSS 21 BARRY PATTERSON 18 THE National Singles Area Final proved to be a titanic struggle between two of the top Dorset bowlers. Moonfleet stalwart Barry Patterson, with nearly 30 years of experience to draw on, went head-to-head with
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FITNESS: New gym to open on Weymouth estate
A TOP tennis coach and personal trainer have joined forces to open a brand new gym in Weymouth. Julien Lawes and Nick Bell are currently putting the finishing touches to New Body Fitness on the Granby Industrial Estate. The gym throws open
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UPDATED: Car and motorbike in coast road crash
EMERGENCY services were alerted to a crash on the coast road between Weymouth and Portesham earlier this afternoon. It happened on the B3157 near the turning to Bagwell Farm just after 3.30pm and involved a car and a motorbike. The road was
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FOOTBALL: Hawke injury mars Bar 314 victory
BAR 314 require just 13 points from their final eight games to retain the Weymouth Sunday League Premiership crown. The runaway leaders got revenge over Aura in their latest outing, but the 2-0 victory did come at a cost with Sean Hawke suffering
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Exciting production comes to theatre
GLASS-EYE Theatre bring their exciting production of The City and Iris to the Bay Theatre at Weymouth College next month. This will be the company’s debut at the venue and in Weymouth and their play is a physical, visual and comic feast. The
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Spend an intimate evening with Ruthie Henshall
ONE of our best known and most glamorous stars of stage and screen is coming to the Tivoli in Wimborne on Saturday for An Intimate Evening with Ruthie Henshall. With 25 years of West End and Broadway stardom to draw upon, the show is crammed with
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Thieves strike Weymouth business
POLICE have launched an investigation after a Weymouth business was burgled. Thieves broke in to GMS Plumbing and Heating Supplies on the Lynch Lane Industrial Estate between 6pm on Wednesday, February 19 amd 7.10am on Thursday, February 20.
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In The Dock: North Dorset
DAVID ROBERT CRYLE, aged 29, of Blandford Camp, Blandford Forum. Found guilty in absence of failing to give information relating to the identification of a driver when required to do so. Fined £600 and ordered to pay costs of £85. Licence endorsed
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In The Dock: Portland & West Dorset
PORTLAND DONNA STURMEY, aged 42, of Furlands. Admitted driving at a speed exceeding 30mph in contravention of a Local Traffic Order. Fined £75 and ordered to pay costs of £35. Licence endorsed with four points. WEST DORSET GEORGI PETROV
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Children's chance to dance
A creative dance class for children takes place every Tuesday at St Mary’s Church Hall, Bridport. The class runs from 3.30pm.
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Ice-breaker games at singles night
The British Heart Foundation Singles Night will take place on April 15 at the Pavilion. Cost of entrance is £8, with £2 going to the BHF. The event will have a licensed bar and feature ice-breaker party games. For more information, call
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Dog show date set
A dog show organised by the Melcombe Regis Rotary Club will take place at Weymouth Pavilion on March 16. The popular annual event will run from 10am until 3pm. For trade stalls or more information call 01305 457259.
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Development proposals up for debate
Various proposals for development will be considered at the next meeting of Weymouth and Portland Borough Council’s planning and traffic committee. All are welcome to attend the meeting at the council offices on Wednesday, March 5. Due to site
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In The Dock: Purbeck
LUKE HENRY JOHN JEFFERY, aged 25, of Heath Green Road, Studland. Admitted theft of a laser level, an angle grinder with a diamond tipped saw blade and an electric screwdriver to the value of £1,446. Also admitted breaching a conditional discharge.
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'Meet the midwife' careers event
A ‘Meet the Midwives’ day is being held at Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester on March 14. The day will be for people thinking about midwifery as a career with advice on the application process and what life as a student midwife is like.
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Small businesses set for economic growth
More than three quarters of small to medium-sized businesses in the South West predict sales growth in the next half-year. Significant signs of growth over the last six months and an increased appetite for investment comes after latest research
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In the footsteps of dinosaurs
Fossil-hunting walks will take place at Charmouth Heritage Centre on March 7 and 8. The walking event will begin at 10am and all are welcome. For more information, or to book, call 01297 560772.
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Blooming spring to go on display
Broadwey Upwey and District Horticultural Society is holding its Spring Show at 2pm on Saturday, March 15. It will be held in the Memorial Hall in Victoria Avenue and there will be classes for daffodils, cut flowers, pot plants, floral decorations
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Casino night in Weymouth to help two charities
IT’S time to gather your betting chips for a casino night of fundraising for two Dorset Charities. Local companies and businesses are being urged to lend their support for the black tie event this Saturday at Haven Holiday Park on Preston Road,
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DT1: Tickets on sale for Dorchester's community play Drummer Hodge
TICKETS for Dorchester’s community play have gone on sale. The county town’s sixth community play will see Drummer Hodge performed at the Thomas Hardye School from April 1 to April 12. The adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s poem has been written
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In The Dock: Weymouth
BRENT STEPHEN MORRIS, aged 27, of Portland Road. Admitted dwelling theft. Restraining order made. Fined £50. Also admitted criminal damage to property. Fined £50. Ordered to be detained in courthouse. Detention deemed served in lieu of time spent in
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Hospital scores highly with patients
A DORCHESTER hospital has been given the thumbs up by the people that really matter – its patients. BMI The Winterbourne Hospital achieved an overall satisfaction score of 96.9 per cent in its annual patient survey. The independent survey canvassed
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Bus chiefs to be put on spot over fare changes
PASSENGERS will have a chance to grill bus company bosses over changes to fares this week. As reported in the Echo, First Dorset is restructuring fares and tickets in a move it says will make things simple and give customers best value for money
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Mark Parker and his winning team
The sales team of Parkers Property Consultants and Valuers Ltd are set to take to the streets of Bath this weekend for the popular Bath Half marathon. Raising funds for Leukemia Research, the team are keen to raise as much money as possible to support
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Winning Team Parkers
The sales team of Parkers Property Consultants and Valuers Ltd are set to take to the streets of Bath this weekend for the popular Bath Half marathon. Raising funds for Leukemia Research, the team are keen to raise as much money as possible to support
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DT1: Dorchester's weekly car boot sale boosts the community
DORCHESTER’S weekly car boot sale is helping boost community groups and charities in the area. Local good causes can apply for a share of the Dorchester Market Car Boot Fund. Grants from £50 to £3,000 are up for grabs by charities seeking extra
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DT1: Wine lovers flock to Durnovaria bar's membership scheme
A MEMBERSHIP scheme run by a Dorchester bar has attracted more than 400 members. Durnovaria Wine Bar in South Street has launched the Friends of Durnovaria scheme which sees members given a plastic card like a credit card. Members can sign
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DT1: Dorchester police thank the community for assistance during the bad weather
At least some normality returned to the weather this week with river levels in most areas starting to fall. Emergency services have been under great pressure in the last few weeks but I am also aware of the fantastic help we have received from
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DT1: Savings on the cards
A membership scheme run by a Dorchester bar has attracted more than 400 members. Durnovaria Wine Bar in South Street has launched the Friends of Durnovaria scheme which sees members given a plastic card like a credit card. Members can sign
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Taste your way around the world's vineyards at Winefest 2014
PUT ON your posh frocks and tuxedos and prepare to go around the world – in wines. Glitz and glamour is coming to Weymouth this Friday as AIR FM hosts Winefest 2014. It’s taking place at The Rembrandt Hotel and will see guests treated to wines
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First Dorset Credit Union's open day in Dorchester celebrates ethical banking
ETHICAL banking was at the heart of an open day for the First Dorset Credit Union. People from across the county came to celebrate its success at the Dorchester headquarters in High East Street. The union has snapped up a 125 year lease on
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DT1: Guitarist Bernardo goes continental
CONTINENTAL guitarist Bernardo is preparing for two performances in the county town in March. The talented musician will be performing at No6 restaurant in North Square from 7.30pm on Thursday, March 20. Bookings must be made for the event
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Enjoy a top evening of folk music
A traditional folk music session will take place on Sunday at The Blue Raddle on Church Street at 8.30pm.
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Enthusiasts remember the Crabchurch Conspiracy in Weymouth
THE numbers were down but spirits were high as enthusiasts came together in Weymouth to mark a long-ago battle they believe should be given more prominence. Subterfuge, siege and executions were acted out over the Crabchurch Conspiracy commemorative
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Chamber of commerce award will help the young
DORCHESTER’S Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring an award in hopes of encouraging young people to enter local businesses. The organisation has teamed up with Kingston Maurward College for the Activity Leadership Apprenticeship Award. The first
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Your say on police future
As your readers may be aware Dorset Police and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner have been examining all areas of the Force to identify and deliver savings in the face of ongoing cuts to the policing budget. As part of this, the provision
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Climate change is real
Although the Met Office quite rightly says no individual weather event can be definitely linked to evidence of climate change, the trend of extreme weather seems rather ominous. The International Energy Agency reported in 2011 that: “On planned
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Youngsters inspired to tackle litter problem in Dorchester
YOUNGSTERS have been inspired by an initiative urging them to join the fight against litter in Dorchester. Communities Living Sustainably in Dorset and the Dorchester Stop the Drop anti-litter group have teamed up to run a poster competition for
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South West is savviest
People living in the South West are the most savvy when it comes to investment ISAs, a financial services group says. Scottish Friendly has found the average investment in stocks and shares ISAs is £434 per customer per year – with Greater London
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New Weymouth and Portland Chamber of Commerce president puts faith in BID’s future
A NEW president has been elected to the Weymouth and Portland Chamber of Commerce. The latest AGM welcomed Julie Cleaver, of Popcorn Marketing, into the role along with new vice president Shellie Hind, of Redferns Solicitors, and treasurer Mike
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DT1: Dorchester lad picked for under-14s GB waterpolo team
A DORCHESTER teen is hearing the splash of success after being recognised for his waterpolo talent. Harry Wheeler has been selected to be part of the Under 14s Great Britain Talent Squad. The 13-year-old is one of 30 young players who will
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DT1: Dorchester artists work on show at Dorset County Museum
PASTEL paintings by a Dorchester artist are on show at a new free exhibition at the Dorset County Museum. The works of Carolyn Fields, who lives in the county town but was born in Singapore and brought up in Scotland, will be on display at the
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DT1 Town Talk: Walking in their Shoes project discovers interesting historical facts
The past month for the Heritage Lottery Funded project Walking in their Shoes has seen the team take up their deerstalkers and magnifying glasses, as their latest research begins to uncover the latest clues and are now seeing some very exciting results
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Maiden Castle House shelters care home workers from storm
Senior home care assistant at Care South Tina Crowther and home care supervisor Lesley Marlow, both from Portland, spent the evening at the Maiden Castle House care home in the county town to ensure the storm didn’t prevent them from reaching the people
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DT1: Illustrated talk on shepherds' lives
AUTHOR and lecturer David Morris will be giving an illustrated talk on Shepherds’ Lives and Caravans in Dorset on Wednesday, March 5. He will be speaking after the annual general meeting of the Friends of the Borough Gardens, which starts at 6.30pm
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Debenhams in Weymouth teams up with Help for Heroes charity with fundraiser
Debenhams in Weymouth has formed new partnership with Help for Heroes. The appeal launches on Saturday with a fundraising weekend in store. It will last throughout March and Debenhams is aiming to raise a minimum of £75,000 nationally.
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Top honour for Poundbury toy shop
A POUNDBURY toy shop that lets children try before they buy has won national recognition. Boo’s Toy Shop, which only opened five months ago, has been named as Retailer of the Month for March 2014 by the Good Toy Guide. Charlie Polley’s store
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PR people promoted
Andrew Diprose and Ron Wain have been promoted to joint managing directors at Deep South Media, a media relations specialist. They were previously operations and commercial director respectively.
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Award for top adviser
Dorchester resident Graeme Trinder, who is based in Wimborne, has been voted one of the Top Rated Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs) in the UK on consumer ratings site VouchedFor. The accolade was awarded to Mr Trinder thanks to support from
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Firms urged to think big
The boss of Jaguar Land Rover UK urged Dorset companies to think big when he spoke at the Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) President’s Lunch at the Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel. Jeremy Hicks said: “Think big, work hard and
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DT1: Brush with the public
Pastel paintings by a Dorchester artist are on show at a new free exhibition at the Dorset County Museum. The works of Carolyn Fields, who lives in the county town but was born in Singapore and brought up in Scotland, will be on display at the
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Have your say to shape planning policy
THE deadline for residents to have their say on a document that could help shape planning policy in Swanage is fast approaching. Residents and businesses have until March 17 to get involved in the Swanage Local Plan (SLP). Purbeck District
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Police partnership to tackle organised crime
POLICE officers are vowing to stop organised crime in the county. A new partnership is the latest weapon in the bid to tackle the operations of criminal gangs in Dorset. Under the banner of Project Spotlight, Dorset Police will share information
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Coastguard round-up: Survival suit mistaken for body
A REPORT of a body floating off White Nothe, Weymouth Bay, turned out to be an abandoned neoprene survival suit. Weymouth RNLI Inshore Lifeboat and Wyke Regis Coast Rescue Officers investigated the report just after 2.30pm on Tuesday. All units
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Councillor quits over council tax row
A COUNCILLOR has quit Portland Town Council amid a revolt over the 1,000 per cent precept proposal. Rachel Barton is walking away from local politics ‘disillusioned’ and believes her fellow councillors should also stand down. Her resignation will
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TERRAS: Terras given Green light for ace Jake
THE Terras have received clearance from Bristol Rovers to keep Jake Green for another month. The full-back has been impressive during his loan stay at the Bob Lucas Stadium and is due to return from suspension next week. However, Niall Thompson
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Quick learner driver gets speeding fine ... on a driving lesson
A LEARNER driver has told of her shock after receiving a fine for speeding while on a driving lesson. Stacie Ralphes, 17, was on a lesson with the AA Driving School in Weymouth when she was clocked travelling at 36mph through a 30mph zone.
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VIDEO: Row over boulders on Chesil Beach
COUNCIL chiefs have come under fire after tonnes of boulders were put on Chesil Beach. It comes as part of emergency, temporary repair work which is being carried out at the site to repair sea defences. The Environment Agency says the large
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UPDATE: Coroner records accidental death verdict in Beaminster Tunnel tragedy inquest
THE COUPLE killed in the Beaminster Tunnel tragedy were just seconds from safety, an inquest heard. Following a day-long hearing at County Hall in Dorchester, senior coroner for Dorset Sheriff Payne ruled that 72-year-old Michael Rolfe and 67-year-old
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Fair opportunity for young job hunters
YOUNG job hunters are being urged to visit an Apprentice Fair to find a rewarding career. Businesses are also invited to take a free stand at the fair at Weymouth College on Friday, March 28. The Dorset Echo-backed event, to be held between
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Parkers running team
The sales team of Parkers Property Consultants and Valuers Ltd are set to take to the streets of Bath this weekend for the popular Bath Half marathon. Raising funds for Leukemia Research, the team are keen to raise as much money as possible to support
