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Cross country: Champions show at Colfox finals
THE Sir John Colfox School was the host venue for the Primary Schools Area Championship. In almost perfect conditions, schools from Beaminster, Bridport and Lyme Regis battled it out to be the number one running school in the area. In the girls
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Farmhouse style kitchen, log burner, perfect country living!
7 Yawl Cresent. The property offers light and airy accommodation comprising entrance porch, entrance hall, fantastic farmhouse style kitchen/dining room with hand built solid wood painted units, central island and double doors to the garden which are
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Football: Cougars storm into semi-finals
Under-14 County Cup Quarter-final IN a fast moving, end-to-end quarter-final, Weymouth Cougars overcame Poole Town Wessex Colts 1-0 to head in to the County Cup semi-finals. The game proved to be a nail-biting display of talent from both sides
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Phone mast application prompts objections from villagers
A BID to erect a phone mast in Abbotsbury as part of a £150million government project has caused concern amongst local residents. An application has been lodged with West Dorset District Council to install the 20-metre high mast just 500 metres
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Hockey: Matt starts in Seasiders' victory
WEYMOUTH 4 BOURNEMOUTH II 1 MAN-of-the-match Matt Lawes scored twice as Weymouth saw off Bournemouth Seconds in their first Hampshire Area Division One match of 2015. Victory was sweet for the hosts after Bournemouth had beaten them 4-2 in
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DOG AGILITY: Dorset trio aim to be top dogs
THREE of Dorset’s top dog handlers will be jetting off to Milan in April to represent Britain in the IFCS (International Federation of Cynological Sports) World Championships. Dawn Weaver, Tracy Runyeard and Tracy Ryan will represent Team GB as
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UPDATED: Coastguard comes to rescue of injured woman on coast path
A WOMAN was rescued by the coastguard after injuring herself on the coast path in West Dorset. Emergency services were called around lunchtime today after the woman fell near to Hive Beach, Burton Bradstock. Witnesses saw the coastguard helicopter
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Chip shop in running for top award
AN AWARD-winning fish and chip shop in Weymouth is asking for support from its customers. Alf’s Fish and Chip Shop, in Lynch Road, is once again entering the Choice Chip Awards. The awards feature as part of Chip Week 2015 celebrations, organised
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Elderly needed to help shape future
ELDERLY people are being called upon to shape the future of sheltered housing in Dorset. Working in partnership with housing association landlords, Dorset County Council (DCC) provides a support service to more than 5,000 people living in sheltered
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Excitement hotting up for Dorset's Got Talent
EXCITEMENT was in the air at this year’s launch of Dorset’s Got Talent boasting a new format with more fun than ever before. Hot on the heels of last year’s smash charity event, the competition is in need of sensational singers, cheerful comedians
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Basketball: Unbeaten Tropics bag double victory
WEYMOUTH COLLEGE TROPICS 63 GOSPORT 32 WEYMOUTH COLLEGE TROPICS 49 WINCHESTER 14 THE Tropics continued their sensational unbeaten season with impressive wins against Gosport and Winchester. In their first game of the day, the Weymouth outfit
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UPDATE WITH VIDEO: Firefighters tackle major blaze at Wareham pub
AROUND 30 firefighters have attended a blaze at the Black Bear hotel in Wareham. The fire started on the ground floor of the three storey hotel on South Street just before 10am. Crews from Wareham, Poole, Swanage, Hamworthy and Bere Regis attended
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Complementary manual health technique available at Higher Bockhampton
A VILLAGE near Dorchester has become a hub of learning for a new complementary health technique. The first training course for the Body Stress Release Academy Europe is currently being run at Greenwood Grange in Higher Bockhampton, with students
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Quality internet connection a pupil's right, says Portland teacher
ACCESS to a high quality internet connection should be a basic right for schoolchildren, a Portland teacher has claimed. Gary Spracklen, from the Isle of Portland Aldridge Community Academy (IPACA), spoke after getting involved with an action group
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Great Expectations of a one man stage show
HE is the great great grandson of one of the greatest writers of our time. Gerald Dickens will be bringing a tale of unrequited love, intrigue and good and bad fortune to Weymouth Pavilion on Sunday. The actor will be performing a one man stage
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Spend the weekend feasting on haggis
THERE’S a lot of local entertainment this weekend to brighten up those long dark evenings. See some superstars at Weymouth Pavilion, enjoy some Celtic celebration or give stargazing a whirl THIS weekend sees a number of Burns Night celebrations
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The Ultimate Beatles, Weymouth Pavilion: Paying the Ultimate tribute to Fab Four
THE names Grant, Max, Cliff and Matt may not have the pizzazz of John, Paul, George and Ringo, but there’s no doubt The Ultimate Beatles know how to please a crowd. I attended their performance at the Weymouth Pavilion with The Beatles as my favourite
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Don't let the sun go down on Ed: Weymouth-based Elton John tribute act set for final flourish
HE became known as the country’s best Elton John impersonator after singing to the nation on prime time television every Saturday night. But after seven years the time has come for Weymouth’s Ed Hintze to ditch the flashy glasses and flamboyant costumes
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Get your cultural fix with screenings at the Odeon in Dorchester
ALTERNATIVE cinema screenings will kickstart 2015 for fans of ballet, opera and theatre. Screenings at the Odeon cinema in Dorchester will include Andrea Chenier, the greatest of Giordano’s operas and Der Fliegende Hollander, Wagner’s first masterpiece
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GIG GUIDE: Double whammy of punk and metal at Finns in Weymouth
A brief glance at the calendar and the worst suspicions are confirmed: yep, it’s still January. Despite the fact that anyone still wishing someone a happy new year renders them liable for a smack in the chops, it does seem timely to make a fresh
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Thirty-five drink drivers arrested during Dorset Police Christmas crackdown
MORE drink drivers were caught by Dorset Police during their Christmas crackdown on the offence. A total of 1086 breath tests were carried out by officers during the Christmas campaign, which ran between 1 December 2014 and 1 January 2015, compared
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A353 in Osmington blocked after two crashes
THE A353 in Osmington has been blocked after two car crashes this morning. Dorset Police were called to a single vehicle collision at 8.35am outside the Sunray Hotel after a silver Rover MG registered to a man from Wareham crashed. Emergency
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Police appeal for help to find missing 25-year-old woman
DORSET Police are appealing for help over the disappearance of a 25-year-old woman. Police are becoming increasingly concerned about the welfare of Samantha Henderson, 25, from Corfe Castle, Wareham, after she was last seen at her home at 4.30pm
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Owner's fury at rescue centre over state of pet dog
A DOG owner from Weymouth has hit out at an animal rescue centre for the state of the dog he received from them. Angry Idris Martin said he was shocked to find out the litany of problems the dog had after getting it from Dorset Dog Rescue which
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Burns Night, stargazing and Del Boy at dinner: Top things to do this weekend in Dorset
THIS weekend sees a number of Burns Night celebrations in honour of Scotland’s most famous poet. Among them are Burns Night celebrations at the New Inn at Church Knowle, Corfe Castle tonight and tomorrow. A special menu is on offer including
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Magpies: Jermyn is under no illusions
MARK Jermyn’s reign in the Dorchester Town hot-seat begins for real tomorrow, and the team’s new player-manager is under no illusions about the task at hand. Jermyn’s first match in charge of the Magpies sees the county town outfit travel to Treyew
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Terras: Matthews bidding for Bluebirds double
JASON Matthews has urged his players to keep their discipline in key areas tomorrow (3pm) as Weymouth aim to record a league double over Chippenham Town. The Bluebirds, labelled by former Magpies’ manager Phil Simkin as “a bunch of experienced
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United efforts to improve school after 'inadequate' Ofsted report
Parents at Loders School near Bridport came to hear how staff and governors plan to improve the school after Ofsted’s damning report which put the troubled primary into special measures. A special meeting was called on Monday night after the school
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Get real: Boom in search for properties.... in Broadchurch!
People are so caught up in Broadchurch they are actually searching for properties to buy in the fictional town. Those who can separate fact from fiction are also checking out properties to buy in or rent in West Bay in increasing numbers. More
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Football: Blues aim to put on Grove show
PORTLAND United return to Grove Corner to compete in league action for the first time in more than two months tomorrow (2pm) as they take on Swanage Town & Herston. The Blues’ last home league encounter came against Mere Town on November 22
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Football: Express yourselves, urges Chickens’ boss Coward
CHICKENS’ chief Steve Coward has called for his troops to break the shackles and express themselves going into their Dorset Senior League contest at Sturminster Newton United (2pm). Smarting from back-to-back league losses, which have seen the
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Rugby: Gladiators knocked off summit by Wincanton
DORCHESTER III 0 WINCANTON 26 THE Gladiators lost top spot in Dorset & Wilts Four following a comprehensive defeat by a patched up Wincanton side. Due to unavailability, the visitors had been forced to recruit players from other clubs to
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Rugby: Colts shine as Weymouth Seconds triumph
WEYMOUTH & PORTLAND 14 NEW MILTON 7 WEYMOUTH & Portland Seconds secured their second league victory of the season, with a fine display from a number of colts that were playing their first game of senior rugby. The hosts started strongly
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Hospital governor claims older people 'fed up' with NHS state blame
A DORSET County Hospital governor says older people are ‘fed up’ with being blamed for the pressures on the NHS. There has been plenty of media attention on the strain on the country’s health services this winter, particularly accident and emergency
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Motorcyclist fights for life in day of crash mayhem
A MOTORCYCLIST is fighting for life following a day of crash mayhem in Dorset. The male biker suffered life-threatening injuries in one of four collisions all within 90 minutes of each other yesterday morning, which caused roads to be closed.
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Wanted: bright and breezy people to join our Weymouth team at Littlesea Holiday Park - pop along to our open days this weekend
LITTLESEA Holiday Park is searching for new recruits to join its Weymouth team. Can you offer a refreshing, enthusiastic service to both guests and owners? Can you offer a high standard of customer care? We are looking for bright and breezy people