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Football: Balti Sports loss marred by alleged racism
MERLEY COBHAM SPORTS 6 BALTI SPORTS 1 BALTI Sports endured a harrowing day at Merley Cobham Sports as an alleged racial slur overshadowed their 6-1 Dorset Premier League loss. Losing 6-1 and with just a minute of normal time remaining,
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Football: Dorchester Sports in Portland draw
DORCHESTER SPORTS 1 PORTLAND UNITED RES 1 A DISAPPOINTING first-half display from Dorchester Sports ultimately cost them two Dorset Premier League points as Portland United Reserves claimed a deserved 1-1 draw at the Clayson Stadium. The
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Rugby: Dorchester record safe as Swanage wilt
DORCHESTER 38 SWANAGE & WAREHAM II 3 A GAME that will not go down as a classic in the memory of any who witnessed it ended in a comfortable bonus-point 38-3 win for league leaders Dorchester against Swanage & Wareham Seconds at Surcouf Park
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Seven vehicles damaged in vandalism spree
Police officers are investigating after seven vehicles were damaged in a vandalism spree in Dorchester over the weekend. On several occasions ball bearings were found at the scene. Over the weekend of Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November
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Car thieves will break into your vehicle for spare change alone, police warn
THIEVES are breaking into cars for just spare change, police have warned. A series of raids on vehicles have been reported across the past week. There are particular problems in Sandford, Wareham, with reports of thefts from cars parked in Filleul
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Letter: Help ill children this Christmas
Christmas is a magical time for families from Dorset to enjoy all the lovely things about the festive season – from decorating the tree to visiting Santa’s Grotto to spending time with your loved ones. But when you’re a child going through cancer
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CCTV appeal to trace this man after car damaged
POLICE have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after a car was damaged. The incident occurred at around 6.50am on Saturday, August 24, at Hill View in Bishops Caundle but police have only just obtained the footage. The wing
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Appeal to trace next of kin of Dorset woman
The Coroner for Dorset is seeking the assistance of the public to find the next of kin of a woman from Blandford Forum. Helena Maria Van Spankeren, who was 73 years old, died at Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester on Tuesday, November 19.
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Terras: Weymouth to visit Barnet in FA Trophy first round
WEYMOUTH will face Vanarama National League side Barnet in an enticing FA Trophy first round tie. The Terras have been rewarded for Saturday's 1-0 win over Hastings in the third qualifying round with a trip to higher-league opposition, although
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Up to 400 jobs at risk as TSB to close 82 branches
Up to 400 jobs could be at risk as more than 80 TSB branches across the country are set to close their doors next year, the bank announced in another blow to the UK high street. TSB, which has branches in Dorchester and Bridport, said that it was
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Thieves steal cash after breaking into cafe through skylight
Cash was stolen from a Weymouth café in a reported break-in. Police received a report of a burglary at the Cozy Café, in Great George Street, in which a quantity of cash is believed to have been taken. The café's owner Kayleigh Masters said
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School's performance of Shakespeare play amazes crowd
A DORCHESTER headteacher has praised his pupils’ performance of Romeo and Juliet in this year’s Shakespeare in Schools Festival. Year 4 pupils from The Prince of Wales School joined Year 5 children from St John’s Primary School in Weymouth and Year
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Letter: What is being done to end the rail strikes?
What is being done to bring the strike action on South Western Railway to its conclusion? No one is taking responsibility for mediating between the two parties and yet again the public in Weymouth are suffering because if it. Where have our MPs
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Hub goes from strength to strength as it opens new gym for veterans
VETERANS and their families can now benefit from a new gym and relaxation area in Weymouth. The Veterans Hub on Portland Road in Wyke Regis is a charitable organisation with the community at its heart. With a thriving café serving up tempting
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Project that saves rough sleepers from dying on the streets set to return
A project which stopped rough sleepers from dying on Weymouth’s streets last year will return next month. The Safe Sleep project which sees local churches transform into hostels for rough sleepers will be back for its second year. The project
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Four cars crash on Weymouth road
Four cars were involved in a crash in Weymouth this morning, forcing the road to be partially closed for more than an hour. Police were called just after 9am this morning to reports of a four-car crash on Boot Hill. The cars involved were a
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Owner offering £300 reward to anyone who finds this missing cat
Have you seen this cat? Ozzy is a little black cat who went missing from Great George Street, Weymouth on Friday, November 22. The owner is now offering a £300 reward to whoever finds him. He can be identified by a white patch on his chest
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More "persistent rain" and floods on the way as further weather warnings issued
Dorset is bracing for more heavy downpours and flooding as the Met Office issues further weather warnings in force until Wednesday. The first yellow warning, meaning be aware, was due to be in place from 4pm yesterday until 10am today. The
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'Don't use chip pans': Warning after kitchen fire
Firefighters are urging residents not to use chip pans after one caught fire in a kitchen. Crews responded to a fire alarm in a Sherborne flat shortly after 5pm yesterday. The incident commander inspected the property on arrival and discovered
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Magpies: 'Extremely poor' Dorchester lacked ‘desire’ – Callum Brooks
DORCHESTER Town boss Callum Brooks labelled the Magpies’ grim 6-3 defeat at Chesham United as “extremely poor” and questioned his squad’s “desire” to win games. Under-fire Brooks, who is expected to remain at the helm in the immediate future despite
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Pupils impressed by new local school meals
SCHOOLCHILDREN from across Dorset have been tasting some new and improved school meals thanks to a local caterer. As part of this year’s National School Meals Week, the team from Local Food Links visited Washingpool Farm near Bridport on its 'taste
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Terras: Weymouth win a 'game of chess' – Mark Molesley
MARK Molesley conceded that his Weymouth charges had to “really dig deep” to overcome a Hastings’ side brimming with the confidence you would expect from a team unbeaten in their league, albeit two divisions below the Terras. Abdulai Baggie finally
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Brides question conformity in wedding comedy
FOLLOWING a sell-out tour last autumn, up-and-coming theatre company Gracefool Collective returns to Dorchester and Weymouth with brand new production This Is Not A Wedding. It comes to the Bay Theatre, Weymouth College, on Thursday, November 28
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Cut-price £7.50 three course Christmas meal on offer to Weymouth workers
SUPERMARKET Morrisons, which has branches in Weymouth and Bridport, is offering a £7.50 three-course traditional Christmas dinner to groups of 20 in its cafés. The Christmas Meal Deal has been created in response to new research which shows that
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Chippie hoping for another national award after making the shortlist
A fish and chip shop in Weymouth is one of three stores shortlisted for the Marketing Innovation Award at the 2020 National Fish and Chip Awards. Fish 'n' Fritz, on Market Street, is up against fellow finalists Flyde Fish Bar, in Lancashire, and
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Thousands of Dorset's older people will go a whole month without speaking to a friend
A CHARITY will throw open its doors to elderly people who have no one to turn to this Christmas. Age UK Dorchester, which works to combat loneliness in older people through a range of services and activities, will open its social club to visitors
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Councillor slams "extremely disappointing" decision to set up second call centre for vulnerable adults and children
DORSET Council claims to have made savings of £300,000 by setting up a new call centre for families and children – although several councillors are unhappy about the way it came about. The decision has been criticised by some councillors who say
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Council leader wants Dorset to be 'number one' for tackling climate change
Council leader Spencer Flower says he wants Dorset to become the number one authority for tackling climate change. He says the aim of the authority is to get to a zero carbon status, or as near as possible, as soon as it can. Neighbouring authority
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"I gained the courage to look at him": Victims meet their offenders through restorative justice service
A service that enables victims to get closure and offenders to make amends for their crimes has dealt with more than 100 cases over the last year. The Restorative Dorset service – launched in September 2017 after receiving funding from the Office
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More otters being killed on Dorset roads after rising water levels forces them out of rivers
Otters are being killed on Dorset's roads after recent rainfall has left some unable to swim under bridges in rivers, a wildlife charity said. Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has been made aware of a rising number of otter deaths in the county this
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Public to quiz election candidates at hustings in Weymouth
FIVE candidates fighting for the South Dorset MP's seat will face each other at a hustings in Weymouth ahead of the General Election. The prospective parliamentary candidates have been invited to Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Road, to answer questions
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Call for action over pathway lights which have been out of action for FOUR years
MEMBERS of a community sports club say concerns about broken street lights along a dark passageway near their club have fallen on deaf ears. Three lighting columns outside Dorchester Tennis and Squash Club were installed during the 1990s by Tesco
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Portland Sea Cadets receive very important visitor
Portland Sea Cadets received a very important visitor - the head of the corps himself Captain Philip Russell of the Royal Navy. The captain paid an informal visit to check up on the Unit and join in with a parade night. The cadets enjoyed 'spooky
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Playwright's fresh take on the panto garners global success
A PLAYWRIGHT is bringing pantomimes down to size. Iain Campbell, of Weymouth, will be directing 'mini pantos' over the festive period at Christmas parties and gatherings. The mini pantos are short, funny versions of well known pantos around 10
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'Dorset's sea levels could rise by a metre - even if climate change limits implemented'
Dorset sea levels are likely to rise by a metre – even if climate change limits agreed at the Paris international climate conference are implemented. A sea level expert told a Dorset Coast Forum annual meeting that the changes were already underway
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Revealed: Council spent £1.1m in one year on temporary housing for homeless families
The former Weymouth and Portland Borough Council spent tens of thousands of pounds every week on temporary accommodation for homeless families, new figures reveal. And the old West Dorset District Council spent £7,000 every week. Housing charity
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Donation from kind business will give children a reason to smile this Christmas
RAPID Mobility has made a generous donation to the Dorset Echo Christmas Toy Appeal as it reaches a milestone anniversary. The Toy Appeal has reached its 20th year of helping to make Christmas special for children facing hardship. Dorset businesses
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Voters who have to travel outside ward for ballot could get a new venue – but not in time for election
WEYMOUTH West voters who have had to travel outside their area to vote could be found a new venue – but not in time for the December 12 election. Around 1,400 voters from the ward had to vote at the Scout hut on Rylands Lane, outside the ward, after
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Here's where Dorset Police No Excuse and speed camera vans will be this week
Monday November 25 Camera Team Covering: West Dorset, , including but not limited to: Bridport, Chideock, Marshwood and Lyme Regis. Camera Team Covering: Blandford, including but not limited to: Blandford, Sturminster Marshall, Corfe Mullen
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Antiques expert to take part in 'Desert Island Discs' inspired event
A well-known antiques expert will be taking part in an evening inspired by the BBC Radio 4 programme Desert Island Discs. Paul Atterbury from Antiques Roadshow has been chosen as the next ‘castaway on a desert island’. The event will take place
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Reminder: Deadline to register to vote is tomorrow
The deadline to register to vote in next month’s general election is almost here. Anyone who wishes to cast their vote on December 12 has until 11.59pm tomorrow to register. To do so, visit gov.uk/registertovote People can arrange a postal
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Downton Abbey creator reveals reason he gave Mr Carson a tremor
Julian Fellowes has said that he gave Mr Carson a tremor in the final episode of Downton Abbey in an attempt to dispel myths surrounding the condition. The screenwriter, who lives in West Stafford and is best known for his work on Downton Abbey