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Magpies: Miserable Dorchester concede six at Chesham
CHESHAM UNITED 6 D Pearce 15, Doyle 24, Clayton 52, 65, 74, A Martin 72 DORCHESTER TOWN 3 Lolos 32, Kirby og 57, Peck 85 ANOTHER wretched defensive display saw Dorchester crash to a 6-3 defeat at BetVictor Southern Premier South leaders
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Football: Terras and Magpies live match updates
4:57pm FT: Terras 1-0 Hastings Weymouth are through to the first-round proper after a below-par display against eighth-tier
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Racing: Champion stayer Unowhatimeanharry to aim for third victory
By Graham Clark DORSET trainer Harry Fry believes Unowhatimeanharry will have to be at his best if he is to defy his advancing years and claim a third victory in the Ladbrokes Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury on Friday week. The evergreen 11-year-old
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Magpies: 'No ill feeling' after Diaz's departure
CALLUM Brooks insisted there was no ill feeling after Antonio Diaz departed Dorchester Town earlier this month. Injuries and a lack of form hindered his impact at the Magpies this season – the winger failing to score in 16 games after netting 11
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Terras: 'Excellent' home crowd can help send Weymouth through, says Brooks
WEYMOUTH defender Calvin Brooks feels home cup matches provide the Terras with an “extra boost” ahead of their FA Trophy third qualifying round tie with Hastings United today (3pm). Weymouth welcome the Arrows to the Bob Lucas Stadium having already
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Two-car crash on A35 Puddletown Bypass
A two-car crash on the A35 caused traffic disruption yesterday. Police were called to reports of a two vehicle collision on the Puddletown Bypass at 10.40am. One westbound lane of the carriageway was closed as a result. Slow traffic was
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Reported red flare sighting leads to extensive early hours search
The reported sighting of a red flare sparked an emergency call out in the early hours. Kimmeridge Coastguard was called to the reported flare - which was seen somewhere around the entrance to the River Frome in the Wareham area - at 2.48am this
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Police dog accompanies officers for sweep of town's pubs
Police were joined by a drug detection dog as they carried out an operation in north Dorset. Officers took to the streets of Blandford yesterday evening for a sweep of the area's pubs. The operation was in partnership with North Dorset neighbourhood
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Firefighters called out to another car trapped in flood water
Firefighters are once again warning people to drive to the road conditions after being called out to another car stuck in flood water last night. Fire crews from Dorchester and Bridport were called to Muckleford at 9.50pm, where a car and its
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Most successful UK country act announce Weymouth date on new tour
THE UK’s best-selling country artists have selected Weymouth to kick off their new tour. The Shires have announced a date at Weymouth Pavilion on Monday, April 27. Duo Crissie Rhodes and Ben Earle have experienced both UK and US success and were
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Hear haunting stories about human nature
SOAK up the festive spirit with a performance of Christmas Gothic at Dorchester Corn Exchange on Sunday, December 1. Dyad Productions resurrects a Victorian tradition by presenting three seasonal tales of terror, adapted and performed by Rebecca
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Choirs working on 'challenging pieces' for Christmas concerts
A POPULAR community choir will be giving two performances in the area. Dorset for Singing are busy rehearsing for two upcoming Christmas concerts. Their first appearance will be at Dorchester Community Church in Poundbury on Wednesday, December
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Fundraisers praised for £4,500 hospital donation
Fundraisers have been rewarded for their hard work in helping to raise almost £4,500 for a hospital charity. Members of Dorset County Hospital staff and their friends and families were recognised in a special presentation after taking part in the
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Recap: South Dorset general election candidates
Here are the candidates standing in South Dorset ahead of the upcoming General Election in alphabetical order: Conservative candidate Richard Drax We must get Brexit done. Any democracy is fragile, and the attempt by many in Parliament to prevent
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Letter: Power plant cost could convert 4,500 homes to solar power
I AM appalled by the announcement today that plans are afoot to build an incineration plant on Portland. Having spent 20 years in the fuel industry in research and development, I hope your readers will accept that I am reasonably capable of criticising
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Here's how you can support a project helping young people to change their lives through music
Dorset Music Hub is crowdfunding for a project that will encourage young people to make music and learn new skills. It is proposing to create a collaborative record label to develop the musical learning and emotional expression of young people.
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Don't leave it too late: one in eight people in south west are STILL not registered to vote
ONE in eight people are not registered to vote in the south west, according to the Electoral Commission, as it calls on the public to do so by Tuesday, November 26 ahead of December’s general election. The Commission’s data says that 13 per cent
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Praise for group which worked to restore access to popular beauty spot
A group which works to protect a beauty spot and 'stepped up' their campaign this year have won special praise. A new set of steps were built earlier this year down to Castle Cove Beach in Weymouth, the final link which restored public access to
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Charging residents to have disabled bays near home is 'discriminatory', councillor says
Weymouth town councillor David Harris has called on Dorset Council to reconsider its policy of charging residents for having disabled parking bays close to their home. He says that the charge is both discriminatory, against the council policy of
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'If everyone gave £1 it would fund this winter and next': Battle to keep bus route going
Campaigners are hoping to fill the gap left by bus cuts by raising £5,000 - which could mean passengers travel without charge. A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to ensure a bus service continues to run between Bridport and Weymouth on a
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Six cats and six dogs looking for their forever homes this week
Flash I’m 10 years old. I’m a lovely lad looking for a forever home who likes a fuss on my terms and once I get to know you I can be very affectionate. I would prefer a quiet home with no other pets. Margaret Green Animal Rescue 01929
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Amazing Maisie: Teen seriously injured in crash wins national praise for supporting lifesavers
A brave Weymouth schoolgirl who has given something back to lifesavers after being seriously injured in a road accident has won a national award. Maisie Sheridan, 14, showed that she was stronger and more determined to help others despite suffering
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Warning as week-long roadworks to cause disruption on main route in Weymouth
Drivers are being warned of hold-ups due to a number of roadworks – including on a main route through Weymouth. Gas network company SGN will be working on the A354 Westwey Road outside the old gas holder site from Monday to Friday of next week.
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It's good to be green: Awards to honour businesses working to reduce their carbon footprint
THE greenest businesses in Dorset and Hampshire are to be honoured with awards. The Southern Sustainability Partnership will host the Gala Dinner Big Green Awards on Wednesday, November 27, at the Italian Villa in Poole. It is described as the
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Plans for information sign to highlight tucked-away isle museum
An information sign about Portland Museum is being requested for a site in Church Ope Road. The white and blue sign, 1.8metres high by 0.6m, will explain the history of the area and highlight the museum. A planning application asks for it to
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Signing up to this register could help you find your dream home
ARE you signed up to Dorset Council’s ‘Open Doors’ Home Ownership Register – it may help you find your dream home. It is for anyone seeking a home in West Dorset and Weymouth & Portland – whether that’s open market, affordable, shared-ownership
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How to get a FREE letter from Father Christmas for your kids
IT'S the most wonderful time of the year. And with the help of Royal Mail, you could make Christmas that extra bit more magical for your little ones. The company has teamed up with Santa to provide a special service where youngsters can receive