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Bowls: Dorchester make Yetton progress with Ilminster win
DORCHESTER 83 ILMINSTER 73 ONCE again a travelling Dorchester rink came up trumps with a deserved 83-73 victory in the Yetton Trophy second round against Ilminster. By gaining a net away advantage of six shots, Dorchester laid the foundation
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Football: Portland unstuck as Solent strike
PORTLAND UNITED 3 SOLENT UNIVERSITY 4 PORTLAND United suffered a shock 4-3 loss as Solent University ended the Blues’ run of six straight home Sydenhams Wessex Premier Division wins. Brendon King’s men, flying high in second prior to the
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Council defends decision to resurface road amid criticism that other roads are in greater need
The resurfacing of Dorchester’s Queen’s Avenue has been defended by Dorset Council after a claim that nearby roads are in greater need. The western section of the road, a cul de sac, leading to one of the Thomas Hardye School car parks, is among
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Letter: Please explain the benefits of Brexit
Does Chris Loder have a view on the advantages of Brexit ? Chris, our prospective MP for West Dorset, invites people to get in touch, and I have asked him three times for his views on the advantages of Brexit. He has not been forthcoming other than
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Appeal to trace family of man who died on rail tracks
British Transport Police are appealing for help to trace the family of a man who sadly died at Moreton railway station. The incident happened at around 3.30pm on Friday November 1. Officers were called to the area following a report of a casualty
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Plans for town's future put on hold by general election
WORK on a corporate plan for Dorchester Town Council has been suspended because of the December 12th General Election. The council say the next phase would have been a public consultation, but that will now be considered in the New Year. A report
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Letter: Beware of cold callers but don't knock Nottingham
Last week I read in the Echo that we should all be on our guard when answering the door. We might be confronted by a “Nottingham Knocker” I have no idea where this nickname originated, but it seems that it now applies to ‘cold callers’ and hawkers
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TV presenter to be special guest at concert
Weymouth Choral Society will be joined by a very special guest for their annual Christmas concert on Saturday, December 14. Dame Joan Bakewell will read a variety of pertinent poems and literary extracts to complement the society's musical offerings
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This corner house could be knocked down to make way for six new apartments
An existing corner home in Rodwell Road, Weymouth could be demolished and replaced with six apartments. Applicant Chris Wearing says he would like to demolish the existing detached home and put up a block of six two-bed flats. The consent also
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Councillors concerned they have less control over crime-related decisions
WHO’S in charge here? That’s the question some members of the cross-Dorset police and crime panel are asking. Several committee members and the police and crime commissioner claim that councillors appear to be now taking a back seat in some decision-making
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Deaths to rise but lack of preparation could leave loved ones distressed and upset
The charity Marie Curie warn that reluctance to talk or think about death results in feeling extremely distressed and unprepared when it does occur. New research commissioned by Marie Curie found that not being aware of someone’s final wishes left
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'It's horrific': Sheep is 'ripped to pieces' in dog attack
Calls for dog walkers to keep their pets on a lead are being repeated following a ‘horrific’ attack on a sheep in west Dorset. Caroline Marshall of Oxbridge Farm, near Melplash, is urging owners to keep their dogs on leads when walking through
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Beavers set to return to Dorset - and they could do wonders for the area's wildlife
The Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has plans to reintroduce a species that hasn't been seen in the county for hundreds of years - the beaver. Beavers were once hunted to extinction in the UK and parts of Europe, but plans are in place to bring them
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Application for home opposite lane to Thomas Hardy’s cottage rejected
An application for a detached home on a small industrial site opposite the lane to Thomas Hardy’s cottage has been refused, despite the support of neighbours and the parish council. The outline application for Hampton Farm business park at Bockhampton
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Ambitious plans for Weymouth Quay Regeneration unveiled - but some residents have concerns
Plans for a major project to regenerate and transform Weymouth Quay to provide a boost to the economy and create jobs have been unveiled. Residents were invited to find out more and share their thoughts about the ambitious £6.8 million Weymouth
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REVIEW: Weymouth Choral Society's Music of Vienna an 'uplifting evening'
REVIEW MUSIC OF VIENNA - WEYMOUTH CHORAL SOCIETY ST JOHN’S CHURCH, WEYMOUTH SATURDAY may have brought cold and miserable weather to Dorset, but Weymouth Choral Society’s concert brought warmth and joy to all who came along to St John’s
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Exploring the trials of ageing
A RIOTOUS surreal odyssey of theatre is coming to the county town. Enter The Dragons will be performed by A&E Theatre on Friday, November 22 at 8pm. This show explodes the myths about getting older. Abigail Dooley and Emma Edwards present
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Why 'women in search of a husband' should enter this building
This weekend will see a Dorset village mark the feast day of Saint Catherine with a candle-lit ceremony. Laura Hanton reports on how this tradition honours the saint who is supposed to help women find a husband. SET high on a hilltop overlooking
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Weymouth Carnival comeback: Youngsters invited to design a logo
Entries are invited for a competition to design a logo for Weymouth Carnival 2021. It is open to 11-18 year-olds who are free to create any design of their choosing as long as it includes the words 'Weymouth Carnival'. Organisers want the logo
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Dorset-based defence company could be sold to US
The £4 billion takeover of UK defence giant Cobham has moved a step closer after the Government said it is considering giving the all clear to the deal with US private equity firm Advent. Business secretary Andrea Leadsom said she is "minded to
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Concerns as millions of 'nurdles' wash up on beaches
CONCERNS have been raised about the vast quantity of nurdles being found on Dorset beaches. The small plastic pellets are melted together and used in industries to make nearly all of our plastic products. A local dog walker reported that thousands
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Are you an expectant dad? Workshops to support new dads coming to Dorset
Are you an expectant dad? Do you know someone who is? BeingDad is now offering a BecomingDad workshop - a two hour session aimed at providing the necessary support for new dads - from Weymouth and Dorchester. The workshop, which is run by dads
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Weymouth Carnival comeback: Showstopping procession planned inspired by Bridgwater event
A three-day Weymouth Carnival – to include a creative and colourful community procession never seen before – will showcase everything great about the resort. Organisers have revealed more details about the revamped extravaganza, which is set to
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Fatal crash trial: Defendant has 'left the country', jury told
A defendant jointly accused of causing the death of a Weymouth man by dangerous driving has left the country, jurors have been told. In a trial at Bournemouth Crown Court, Adrian Wojciechowski, 29, and Thomas Russell, 39 deny causing death by dangerous