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Football: Portland Town downed as 10-man Sports fight back
BOURNEMOUTH SPORTS RES 5 PORTLAND TOWN 3 PORTLAND Town returned from Chapel Gate having squandered a 3-1 lead against the 10 men of Dorset League Division One leaders Bournemouth Sports Reserves. In a timid first half the home side took
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Rugby: Puddletown triumph at soggy Greenfields
PUDDLETOWN 27 SALISBURY II 13 ON A mucky afternoon at Greenfields, Puddletown defeated Salisbury Seconds 27-13 in a tricky Wadworth 6X Dorset & Wilts One South clash. A pre-match lunch for the Ducks & Drakes charity had warmed up some of
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Firefighters called to car blaze in busy road
Firefighters were called to a car fire in a busy road. Crews from Weymouth rushed to Abbotsbury Road shortly before 3.35pm. There had been a "small fire" in the engine of a car which was extinguished before firefighters arrived. A spokesman
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Letter: Thank you for fighting against no deal Brexit
I WISH to thank my retiring MP Oliver Letwin and the many other MPs from across the House who worked so hard to prevent a no deal exit from the EU. These MPs suffered abuse and derision for doing what they believed was right for the good of the
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Person taken to hospital after vehicle crashes into building
Emergency services were called after a vehicle crashed into a building. The incident happened at Westbridge Park in Sherborne this morning. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service was called at 11.05am. A spokesman for the fire service
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Heating Dorchester's Corn Exchange makes up most of town council's annual gas bill
A BIOMASS boiler may be used to heat Dorchester’s Corn Exchange complex in the future. The building alone accounts for around 85 per cent of the town council’s total annual gas bills and over 55% its total electricity costs. Town clerk Adrian
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Forget about Black Friday - it's all about Green Thursday
As an alternative to Black Friday, Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is holding its third Green Thursday on Thursday, November 28. It aims to encourage local people to support wildlife and nature reserves in Dorset with their purchases this Christmas.
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Letter: Switch your engines off by the side of the road
It is against the law to be in your vehicle parked at the side of the road with the engine running – and on the phone or iPad, but it seems very few people know this. As I walk around I have explained this to many people in their cars and vans with
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Two friends travel 4,000 miles through Europe to raise money for charity
Two friends took on a mighty challenge to drive 4,000 miles through 14 countries in a week - and raised thousands for charity in the process. Weymouth residents Lee Nutman and Darren Smith took on the Motorscape Rally, a challenge which involves
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Window of former cycling shop damaged by vandals
A BUSINESSMAN is counting the cost after a former cycling shop in Dorchester was vandalised. The window of the shop front on Great Western Road which used to be Dorchester Cycles has been damaged. The premises is now owned by Andrew Summerfield
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Pictures: Weymouth harbourside flooded after high tide
Areas of Weymouth were left underwater following heavy downpours last night. Custom House Quay was flooded under the town bridge this morning. It came after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain. The warning remained
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TV chef Gary Rhodes dies aged 59
TV chef Gary Rhodes has died at the age of 59, his family have said. The celebrity chef was best known for shows like MasterChef and Hell's Kitchen. His family said he died on Tuesday night. They said in a statement: "The Rhodes family
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Man banned from land across three counties for hunting animals with dogs
A REPEAT rural offender who admitted hunting animals with dogs has been given a suspended prison sentence and banned from land across three counties after breaching a community behaviour order. Scott Matthew Cochrane, aged 30, appeared before Magistrates
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Carers to get the support they deserve thanks to new service
Carers looking after adults in Dorset can find the help they need thanks to a new county-wide support service. Carer Support Dorset has now officially opened their service for unpaid carers of over-18s across Dorset in a celebration at their new
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Driver cut free after car hits tree
A MAN was trapped after his car hit a tree on the A35. He was cut free from the wreckage following the incident yesterday morning. A spokesman for Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Resscue Service said: "Two pumps from Poole and a flexi duty officer
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Fire breaks out after dog turns cooker on
Firefighters were called to reports of a blaze after a dog accidentally turned a cooker on. A t-shirt which had been left on the cooking hob then caught fire. Crews from Weymouth and Portland fire stations attended reports of smoke in the kitchen
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Terras: ‘Calm’ half-time team talk aided Weymouth in FA Trophy victory
WEYMOUTH manager Mark Molesley revealed a “calm” half-time team talk had been instrumental in the Terras’ 1-0 FA Trophy third qualifying round win over Hastings United. The impressive Hastings, who play two divisions below Weymouth in the Isthmian
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Disco medleys and Lion King songs on cards for musical theatre group's festive show
SINGERS from Wessex Musical Theatre, formerly known as Weymouth Operatic Society, will be holding their Christmas show Jingle Bell Rockout at Hope Church in Weymouth from Wednesday, December 4 to Saturday, December 7. This is the first Christmas
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Blues rock trio county town-bound
AN ENERGETIC and soulful trio will perform at Dorchester Corn Exchange on Friday, December 6, at 8pm. Wille & The Bandits are a classic blues rock three-piece who add a unique edge to the genre, leaving an astounding impression on audiences of all
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'It's my uncle' - reader recognises cyclist
THE saga of this mystery cyclist seems to have reached a conclusion. After believing the man in this photo to be one of two people, we now believe this isn't the case. But this latest phone call from Looking Back reader Sylvia Snowdon, 85, of
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Gritters on standby to keep people moving on Dorset's roads this winter
DORSET'S gritting crews are on standby to hit the road as temperatures drop. Dorset Council said it has 13,000 tonnes of salt in stock to keep 684 miles of vital A and B roads open this winter. Gritters were sent out 54 times and used more than
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Council insists it hasn't closed down soup kitchen for homeless people in Dorchester
COUNCILS say they have not closed down a volunteer service which feeds homeless people in Dorchester – despite claims on social media. The service had been operating outside the town library until Dorset Council, reacting to complaints, investigated
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Objections to "eye sore" modern houses may force developer to change application
FORMAL objections to a scheme for six modern houses by Elite Homes on Overcombe Drive, Weymouth may result in a new application for the site. More than twenty people attended a town council meeting earlier this month to raise their concerns about
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Water great gift: Company generously donates to festive Toy Appeal
FOR a child, Christmas should be the most magical time of the year. Sadly, this is not always the case, and it is why one organisation has kindly donated to the Dorset Echo Toy Appeal in its 20th anniversary year. The Watercress Company, based
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"Open minded" reaction to plans for new waste energy plant
PLANS for a new waste energy plant on Portland have been met by a largely positive reaction. As reported, the £105 million facility proposed for Portland Port will burn Dorset's rubbish to generate power for 30,000 homes using 'green' technology
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Council raked in record £2 million profit from car parking charges in one year
Councils in Dorset are raking in millions of pounds from parking charges. The former Weymouth and Portland Borough Council clocked up £2m in profit from parking charges last year – an eight-year high. The AA says many local authorities see
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Everything you need to know about Christmas bin collections in Dorset
THERE will be changes to rubbish and recycling collection services over Christmas. Between Christmas Day and January 11 next year, bin collections in Dorset will be on a revised schedule. There will be a collection on Christmas Eve, but none
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'Councils in Dorset need to wake up to the serious threat of climate change'
COUNCILS in Dorset are being told to ‘wake up’ to the serious threat of climate change and speed up their responses to it. Julie-Ann Booker, from Extinction Rebellion, said it was disappointing that Dorset Council was not likely to make any recommendations
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Army tug of war team ropes in new sponsor
An army tug of war team has been pulling up trees after securing sponsorship from a leading cyber security company. C3IA Solutions was roped in to help fund the 11th (Royal School of Signals) Signal Regiment earlier this year. To express their
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Worried about climate change? Here's your chance to quiz MP candidates on the issue
Anyone worried about the climate crisis has an opportunity to ask the candidates fighting for the South Dorset MP seat what they would do about it. Transition Towns Weymouth & Portland is organising a general election hustings on the subject of
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Warning as dangerous mudslides seep along the coast
Heavy rain has produced dangerous mud slides along the coast. Those heading to Charmouth have been warned not to attempt to climb over the flowing mud and to look at them from a safe distance. Martin Curtis, of Jurassic Coast Guides, says the
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Here's how you could get paid £50 an hour to review Christmas markets
BROWSING a Christmas market, mulled wine in hand and listening to festive songs...there's nothing better at this time of year. But did you ever think you could get paid for doing just that? Online exhibition platform ExpoCart.com is on the hunt
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Magpies: Dorchester boss Callum Brooks vows to continue
DORCHESTER Town boss Callum Brooks insisted he has worked with “integrity” and “honesty” during his Magpies’ tenure and vowed to fight on as manager. Brooks, who has overseen just six wins from 24 games in all competitions this season, won widespread
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Extravaganza of festive fun promised as square hosts lights switch-on
FAMILY friendly events will be held in Brewery Square, Dorchester, on Saturday, November 30 to celebrate the festive season. The annual Christmas lights illumination will start from 4pm, accompanied by a host of live music, mulled wine and cider
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Letter: Praise for youngsters' talent and hard work
A CLUSTER of glittering stars on stage at the Pavilion on Saturday night. The WOW show. These young people never fail to absolutely amaze and enthral their audiences. Their immense talent, hard work, and professionalism make it a wonderful night