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Magpies: Jermyn's reign starts with defeat to the Tigers
TRURO CITY 2 DORCHESTER TOWN 1 The Magpies returned from Cornwall empty-handed but came close to forcing at least a share of the spoils with a valiant display masterminded by new player-boss, Mark Jermyn. Alan Walker-Harris replaced Shane Murphy
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Update with video: Terras: Phillips strikes as Weymouth are knocked off the top
WEYMOUTH 0 CHIPPENHAM TOWN 1 FORMER Terras’ frontman Lee Phillips returned to strike a huge blow to Weymouth’s title hopes, as he bagged a late winner for Chippenham Town at the Bob Lucas Stadium. After coming on as a 67th minute substitute
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Would banning Page 3 make any difference?
By GRACE HARPER, 18 THIS week saw what will probably turn out to be one of the most talked about publicity stunts of the year. You already know what I’m talking about – the coming and going of The Sun’s Page 3. Page 3 has long been a source
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Same job opportunities regardless of disabilites
HI AGAIN, it’s Adam and William. Hasn’t it been so cold and wet this week? These freezing nights have made us think even more about people who are homeless (see our column last week), and how they’re managing. Also, thank you to everyone who
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VIDEO:Former Mayor of Portland Les Ames declared honorary freeman of the island
FORMER Mayor of Portland Les Ames has been declared an honorary freeman of the island. Mr Ames, who already carries the title of honorary alderman, has been recognised for his 40-year contribution to local politics. Friends, family, councillors
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Football: Magpies and Terras live match updates
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Connection could get you an affordable home
PEOPLE with a local connection to a West Dorset village are being asked to come forward if they want to be in with a chance of getting an affordable home. Local builder, CG Fry and Son Ltd, is set to complete 12 properties in the Ridwood area of
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Community groups' chance to gain funding from People’s Health Trust for Dorset
GROUPS in disadvantaged areas of Dorset can bid for funding to help boost their communities. The money is for community-led projects run by residents to improve their areas. Grants of between £5,000 and £25,000 are available from the People
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UPDATE: A31 reopened after two-car crash
A CRASH involving two vehicles closed the A31 between the Roundhouse Roundabout in Sturminster Marshall and Stag Gate. The road has now reopened. The incident happened at 11.11am this morning. The accident partially blocked the busy road and
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Oliver Letwin column: Respect for our police
One of the tasks of any local MP is to keep in regular touch with the local police force. I frequently find that a word in the ear of the local inspector will help to resolve particular problems of anti-social behaviour and the like before they
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Cliff top walkers urged to be safe
PEOPLE have been warned again to stay away from unstable clifftops. Doug Chalk was walking on the shore in West Bay when he saw two people taking photographs on top of the cliffs. He said: “I was horrified because there were so many people
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SOAK up the atmosphere at Front skatepark gig
SINGER songwriter SOAK will headline a free intimate gig at a skate park in Weymouth. The Irish musician, born Bridie Monds-Watson, performs on Saturday, February 14 at The Front Skate Park in Preston Beach Road. The multi-instrumentalist has
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Rising star to be new patron of Lyme Folk Weekend
JIM Causley, the Devon folk singer and festival favourite, is to be the new patron of Lyme Folk Weekend, which will run from Friday, August 21 to Sunday 23. Described as ‘one of the finest singers in the country’, Jim Causley, pictured, is the
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Methodist Church hosts classical concert
ON Wednesday there is a chance to soak up some classical chamber music during a relaxing lunchtime concert. The Weymouth Lunchtime Chamber Concert series resumes at St Mary’s Church in Weymouth. Duncan Honeybourne and Catrin Win Morgan will
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Kate Adie talks changing perceptions, brushes with the law and her work with a Dorset charity
Veteran journalist and Dorset resident Kate Adie is talking about how she escaped from the police after being arrested whilst reporting from India. The former BBC chief news correspondent said ‘things got out of hand during a major commotion’.
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Thanks for your support
Can I through your letters page say a huge big thank you to everyone who supported the charity country music night at the Trinity Club on January 10 for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. Thank you to the businesses who donated prizes, which
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Annual Sea Life pass offer starts on Monday
The Echo has again joined forces with Weymouth Sea Life Adventure Park to launch the 2015 annual pass token offer. Once again you need to collect four differently number tokens and attach them to an application form for each adult and child you
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Honourable gentleman
In 2002 I wrote speculatively to nearly a dozen Members of Parliament, including The Rt Hon Oliver Letwin MP, asking for the opportunity to experience how Parliament works. Only Mr Letwin replied and offered the opportunity so to do. Mr Letwin
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Access to the facts
It’s good that councillor Birtwistle is getting involved in Castle Cove beach, but there are a few errors in his letter that concerned me. First, his statement that his contact details are a matter of public record but that he has never heard a
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Inquest hears how driver 'died at the wheel' before crash
A FORMER senior Royal Navy officer died at the wheel of his treasured campervan moments before it crashed into a truck heading in the opposite direction, an inquest has heard. Emergency services were scrambled to the A31 near Wimborne on Thursday
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Terras: Bluebirds bid for Wells before he serves his suspension
ASHLEY Wells has voiced his annoyance over his looming three-match ban, but is determined to do all he can for the Terras when they face Chippenham Town today. The full-back, who has nailed down a place in the Terras’ starting XI this season, will
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Magpies: Jermyn reveals plans for coaching
MARK Jermyn has shed more light on how the Magpies’ new coaching team will work together. When it comes to playing the game, player-manager Jermyn and assistant Nick Crittenden have a wealth of experience behind them – a huge plus for Dorchester