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Football: Yeovil Women knocked out by Southampton
YEOVIL TOWN WOMEN 1 SOUTHAMPTON WOMEN 1 (Southampton win 2-1 AET) YEOVIL Women were knocked out of the FA Women’s National League Cup at the hands of Southampton after extra-time, losing 2-1. The opening period saw Yeovil enjoy early
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Rugby: Weymouth & Portland into third as Blandford sunk
BLANDFORD 16 WEYMOUTH & PORTLAND 37 WEYMOUTH & Portland rose to third in the Wadworth 6X Dorset & Wilts One South standings with a stunning 37-16 victory at Blandford. With Blandford a notoriously difficult team to play away from home,
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Table tennis: Wey Valley show talent despite loss
STRONG performances from a young Wey Valley team could not prevent a 24-11 win for Shipton Gorge C in the Weymouth and District Table Tennis League. Ethan Bingham (8) took his first two matches 3-0 against Shipton Gorge C’s more experienced Tom
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Letter: Whatever gulls eat gets spread along the seafront
While travelling to work along the seafront each morning during the late 1970s and early 1980s, I could see the gulls feeding on the water and exposed beach at the Peninsula end. Talking about this with work mates, they informed me that it was probably
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Travellers move into Swannery Car Park
A group of travellers have moved onto a car park in Weymouth. Seven caravans are parked at Swannery Car Park near Radipole Lake. Dorset Council’s Gypsy and Traveller Liaison team has already met with the group, who are set to leave the site
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Pizza restaurant staff raise thousands of pounds for Dorset mental health charity
Staff at a Weymouth pizza restaurant served up a generous fundraising contribution to help the Dorset Mind mental health charity. The Stable has been supporting the charity for over three years. During this time, the Dorset-based chain of cider
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Here is a way you could help support wildlife in your garden
The Dorset Wildlife Trust is suggesting a way in which people can help wildlife - by building a log shelter. The trust says that log shelters can help insects thrive, which will in turn attract birds, hedgehogs and frogs looking for food. Nature
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Letter: Why was there no mention of climate in leaflet?
I did enjoy Brenda Tomblin’s letter yesterday (November 21) I had similar thoughts about our Richard’s appearance. I thought he might have got a contact number for Vladimir Putin’s beauty consultant – we’ll have to watch developments. The next
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Charities team up to launch new £50,000 fundraising target
CANCER charity, GO Girls, with Weymouth & Portland Lions, were the stars of this year’s Athelhampton Christmas Fair with their Christmas Santa. The GO Girls teamed up with the Lions to run a highly successful Santa show, as well as using the opportunity
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Morrisons supermarkets selling £10 box of food for £3.09
All Morrisons supermarkets will sell boxes of food — including fruit and veg and also items from the bakery and deli — for £3.09. Partnered with Too Good To Go, customers will be able to use an app to buy the unsold food, worth around £10 originally
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Road blocked by fallen tree and power cable
A road that was blocked by a fallen tree and power cable has now been cleared. Angers Lane, Sturminster Newton, was blocked both ways earlier this morning as a result of the incident. The tree and cables have now been removed from the road.
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Weather warning and flood alert in effect - here's what to expect
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for heavy rain across Dorset. The yellow warning, meaning be aware, is in force from 6am today until 3pm tomorrow. Forecasters say much of the south west, including Dorset, can expect heavy downpours
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Fish and chip shop in line for top national award
A FISH and chip shop in Weymouth is one of three stores shortlisted for a top 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 Shap Chippy in Cumbria
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Home left in precarious state after landslide
A DRAMATIC picture is the latest that we share from late Echo photographer Harry Green. Here we can see cliff erosion at Overcombe, Weymouth. It's thanks to Carole Dorran and her Bygone Days Facebook group that we can bring you this picture.
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Jobs boost as leading manufacturer builds new production centre
A MANUFACTURING 'cluster of excellence' in Dorset is about to get a lot bigger. The Dorset Innovation Park Enterprise Zone in Wool has welcomed its first land purchase by a Dorset-based manufacturer. Norco GRP, a leading developer of lightweight
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Coat bank launched so no child feels the cold this winter
A COAT bank has been launched so no child feels the cold this winter. Dorchester Family Partnership Zone (DFPZ) has set up a coat bank at Poundbury Children’s Centre in the lead-up to Christmas. So far, the group has been inundated with coats
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'Play your part and stop the spread of norovirus this winter'
PEOPLE are being urged to play their part in stopping the spread of dreaded norovirus this winter. Public Health England (PHE), NHS England and NHS Improvement are warning residents about the highly contagious bug which can wreak havoc in schools
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NFU President outlines her vision for future of British farming
Farmers flocked to Kingston Maurward College from all over the county to hear NFU President Minette Batters present her vision for the future of the agricultural sector. The NFU President came to Dorset for the first of the union's annual open meetings
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Families flock to park for sparkling evening event
Families flocked to Lodmoor Country Park to enjoy a magical evening with Sparkle in the Park. This free event on Sunday saw parents and children light up the park with makeshift jam jar lanterns made at a workshop. At about 4.30pm, as the dark
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Magpies: Dorchester boss Callum Brooks reveals support from chairman
DORCHESTER Town boss Callum Brooks “can’t fault” the support given to him by the club and chairman Scott Symes amid a torrid run of form at the Magpies. Brooks’ men were pummelled 6-3 at BetVictor Southern Premier South leaders Chesham United on
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Ostrich farms and other causes that got residents up in arms
STRIKES, protests, petitions and demonstrations have been a staple of political life for many generations. Ahead of next month's General Election, we take a look back at a handful of causes that have had Dorset residents up in arms over the past few
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See Europe's number one Elvis tribute act
LEE Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist, recreates the essence of the King with consummate ease and an almost unbelievable combination of stunningly accurate vocals and incredible passion in every performance. He
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Letter: Weymouth should be proud of talented WOW group
I’VE just returned from Weymouth Pavilion after seeing a wonderful show by WOW. As a former theatre manager in London where I engaged top artistes such as Morecambe and Wise, Eartha Kitt, and many others, I think I am qualified in saying that these
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Weymouth Beach flood protection work gets underway today
WORK to replace sand on parts of Weymouth beach in order to improve flood protection is underway today. Dorset Council will use dump trucks and excavators to move sand from the southern end of the beach, near the Peninsula, to the northern end
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Fears that harbour wall repairs will not withstand flooding after sea level rises
ARE harbour walls being repaired in Weymouth harbour high enough to withstand flooding? Town councillors Luke Wakeling says the current work on a section of wall close to the Pavilion will be the same height as it was. He has questioned whether
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Awareness event highlights devastating impact of bullying
An event aiming to raise awareness of bullying in all age groups, with an emphasis on issues in Dorset, has been deemed a success. The evening took place in the middle of Anti Bullying Week and was organised by Alison Fox, founder of the Dorset
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Our view: Lots of December events coming up
Hi readers, it’s Emily and William here again, talking about a busy December. We were going to write about one or two events we have coming up, but then realised there is so much going on we thought you’d tell you a little bit about it all! December
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How this Dorchester Christmas tree supplier is reducing its carbon footprint
A CHRISTMAS tree supplier is marking 30 years of business by introducing three carbon-reducing initiatives. Trinity Street Christmas Trees in Dorchester says it is possible to bring a ‘greener’ Christmas to the area. It has been tending a local
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Objections raised over plans for 66 solar panels
OBJECTIONS have been lodged for a solar panel array on a farm site between Puddletown and Tolpuddle. The owners of Burleston Farmhouse, Dorchester Road at Burleston are asking for a 20kW solar panel system on a 400 square metre paddock adjacent
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Council accused of "lack of transparency" over climate discussions held behind closed doors
CLIMATE change activists say they fail to understand why Dorset Council continues to discuss its response to the declared emergency behind closed doors. But the councillor heading the panel says private meetings help ‘free-flowing’ discussion and
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Youngsters with eating disorders are waiting longer to be treated than target times allow
Dorset Healthcare University NHS Trust is taking longer to see children with eating disorders than will be allowed by targets to be imposed next year. With the NHS missing the soon-to-be introduced target for waiting times across England, leading
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It's cracking: Popular Christmas event will return to Dorchester next week
The annual Dorchester Christmas Cracker event will return to the town this year as hundreds of people are expected to line the streets to witness the lighting-up parade. Taking place on Thursday, December 5, the lights will be switched on by special
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Millions of pounds have poured into Dorset thanks to forum working to boost the county
MILLIONS of pounds have flooded into Dorset thanks to the Dorset Coast Forum – spread between almost twenty projects. Coordinator Rhiannon Jones said that between them they amounted to spending of £12.5 million, more than half the income from the
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In the Dock: See who has been before the courts - published November 26
WEYMOUTH MARK ANTHONY WARNE, aged 42, of Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth. Admitted possessing a quantity of diamorphine, a Class A drug. Fined £120 and to pay costs of £85. Diamorphine to be forfeited and destroyed. THOMAS ALEXANDER LONGHORN, aged
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Hear 37-piece orchestra play Russian classics
A RUSSIAN themed concert can be enjoyed at the United Church, Dorchester, with Dorset Sinfonia. The Dorset Sinfonia Seasonal Concert on Saturday, November 30 at 7.30pm will feature music by Tchaikovsky and Mussorgsky. Headed by the husband and
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Former Spurs and Man United striker is coming to town
CELEBRATE Christmas in style in the company of footballing legend Teddy Sheringham. The ex-England player is coming to Weymouth Pavilion on Thursday, December 5 for A Christmas with Teddy Sheringham. People will be able to enjoy a special evening