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Terras make triple swoop from EFL clubs
WEYMOUTH have unveiled a triple signing as the Terras step up their Vanarama National League South survival bid. Defender Jamie Egan plus strikers Nahum Melvin-Lambert and David Nyarko have all joined on a month's loan. Egan, 19, is an Irish
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Weymouth live music pub wins court battle against council
WEYMOUTH live music pub the Duke of Cornwall has won a court case against Dorset Council today following a lengthy licensing battle. Landlords Martin Rollings and Tina Hearns have successfully appealed against the council’s decision to modify the
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Jenkins returns to AFC Wimbledon after Terras loan expiry
WEYMOUTH loanee right-back Luke Jenkins has returned to parent club AFC Wimbledon with immediate effect following the end of his one-month loan. Jenkins, 20, played five times for Weymouth with his final appearance coming in the 2-1 win over Hampton
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Serving Dorset Police officer appears in court accused of rape
A SERVING Dorset Police officer has appeared in court charged with two counts of rape. Police Constable Ravi Canhye appeared at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Friday, February 3. The 46-year-old has been charged with eight sexual offences.
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Brother makes appeal in effort to find missing man
The family of missing Wareham man Steven Clarke is appealing to the public for information to help find him as search efforts continue. His brother Kevin Clarke has now issued an appeal urging Steven or anyone with information relating to his whereabouts
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Disgraced paedophile pop star Gary Glitter freed from Portland's Verne Prison
Disgraced pop star Gary Glitter has been freed from the Verne Prison on Portland after serving half of his 16-year sentence for sex crimes. The paedophile glam rock singer - who had a string of chart hits in the 1970s - was jailed in 2015 for sexually
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'Cannabis factory' and 'firearm' discovered with five people arrested
FIVE people have been arrested following the discovery of a suspected “large-scale” cannabis factory in Wareham. A suspected firearm was also recovered after police executed a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at premises in Westminster Road
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New police Chief Constable confirmed and will start her role next month
DORSET Police has formally announced its new chief constable who is due to join the force at the start of next month. Amanda Pearson, who lives in the county, was appointed following a police and crime panel hearing yesterday (Thursday, February
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Dorset weather experts give update on 'Beast from the East' reports
BRRR-ACE yourselves. Another cold spell is on the way next week. Despite reports suggesting a Beast from the East could be on the cards, it looks like we’ll avoid a repeat of the severe weather that ground the country to a halt in 2018. Temperatures
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Ryanair set for record summer at Bournemouth Airport after revealing new routes
RYANAIR is expecting a record-breaking summer at Bournemouth Airport as passengers switch from other airlines and airports to enjoy its biggest ever selection of routes. The budget airline is set to see 600,000 passengers through the terminal at
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Series of drive-by shootings involving 'BB guns' leave businesses "scared"
BUSINESS owners have been left “shocked” and “scared” after a series of "drive-by shootings" with suspected BB guns. Businesses in east Dorset, have been subject to a number of shootings aimed at windows and causing damage. Shop owners said
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'Marine crocodile' 185 million years old found on west Dorset coast
AN ancient 'marine crocodile' thought to be about 185 million years old has been discovered on west Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. Experts believe it to be one of the oldest specimens of its type ever found following an unearthing of fossils in Charmouth
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'Amazing' new mobile climbing wall to be unveiled in time for Easter
AN 'AMAZING' new mobile climbing wall is set to be unveiled at Portland Marina. The wall is owned and operated by on-site business Adventure 4 All and will be available to use on weekends throughout the spring and summer. It is an expansion
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Best-selling author to unveil part of tennis-court sized model in village
An international best-selling author will be visiting a rural Dorset village to introduce part of a tennis-court sized model of the Battle of Waterloo. Ken Follett, known for his Kingsbridge series including The Pillars of the Earth, will be visiting
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Terras target 'consistency' in remaining games
“CONSISTENCY” is the buzzword for Weymouth manager Bobby Wilkinson going into the Terras’ home contest against Dulwich Hamlet tomorrow (3pm). Victory over Hampton & Richmond ended a run of five straight Vanarama National League South defeats.
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Magpies hope for repeat of Tiverton victory
DORCHESTER Town visit fellow Pitching In Southern League Premier South play-off contenders Tiverton Town in a crucial fixture tomorrow (3pm). Glenn Howes’ Magpies are stationed in sixth on 40 points, eight places and eight points ahead of Tivvy
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Dorchester to meet Blandford in Dorset derby
AFTER last week’s great result against second-placed Walcot, tomorrow Dorchester entertain Dorset rivals Blandford in their Counties One Tribute Southern South league fixture (2.30pm). The Surcouf Park faithful will no doubt be hoping for a repeat
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Special events at the Tank Museum as it celebrates 100th birthday
THE Tank Museum in Dorset is inviting families to make the most of its 100th birthday celebrations this half-term. The museum, a registered charity based in Bovington, is marking its centenary in 2023 and has 'tonnes of party-themed fun' on offer
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Blues in relegation 'dogfight', Symes says
PORTLAND United are in a relegation “dogfight”, assistant manager Jamie Symes has admitted. Symes and new boss Kyle Critchell take charge of their third Blues game since joining when they host Hamble Club at the Camp & Satherley Stadium tomorrow
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Lowes and Radivojsa join Dorch Sports
DORCHESTER Sports have signed Oli Lowes and Kriss Radivojsa ahead of their home clash with Blandford United at the Avenue Stadium tomorrow (2pm). Lowes re-joins Sports after a trying spell at Portland United, starting just one of ten matches in
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Talk on tension that sparked violence in Dorchester
A talk is being held at the Shire Hall Museum in Dorchester this weekend on the trial of a Dorset farmer which would lay bare the social and political forces that underpinned Victorian Dorset. In 1850 John Brake of Sydling was accused of killing
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Fun quiz to raise money for popular seaside gardens
A Teddy Bears Picnic Quiz Night is being held by supporters of popular Weymouth seaside gardens. On Friday, March 10 the Friends of Greenhill Gardens are hosting the quiz at Preston Village Hall beginning at 7.30pm. This fun night for all will
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Future of hospital to be discussed at public meeting
THE future of Portland Hospital is to be discussed at a public meeting – and residents are invited to attend and ask questions in advance. As recently revealed by the Echo, Portland Hospital’s minor injuries department and X-ray facilities are
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Balti must recruit players 'desperately' - Nott
BALTI Sports’ boss Marco Nott has issued an ultimatum to his squad over persistent availability problems, stressing the need to “recruit desperately”. Nott was forced to start Saturday’s 4-0 loss at Jewson Dorset Premier League leaders Sturminster
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New Forest pony killed in hit and run
A New Forest pony has been killed in a hit and run. An investigation has been launched by New Forest Roads Awareness following the discovery on Thursday. The mini Shetland pony was found dead at Norleywood Crossroads. The pony had suffered
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Thousands sign restaurant petition backing celebrity chef
THOUSANDS have signed a petition backing a Lyme Regis restaurant which claims it is being 'forced' to remove its outdoor seating area. Celebrity chef Mark Hix has been at loggerheads with the town council for several months over the controversial
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Historic underground 'ghost tunnels' may be closed to public
PART of an historic monument on Portland known locally as the 'ghost tunnels' could be closed to the public. Residents are being asked to have their say on new proposals by landowner Dorset Council to protect and enhance the Grade II listed Verne
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“Hearing I had cancer is a moment I’ll never forget" says Dorset mum
A woman diagnosed with skin cancer has revealed the impact the disease has had on her life as she backs a major awareness campaign. Elizabeth Williams, 60, from Dorchester, attended a GP surgery in August 2016 complaining of a skin lesion on the
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One in 20 people in Dorset aged under 35 identify as LGB+
One in 20 people in Dorset aged under 35 years old identify with an LGB+ sexual orientation, new census figures show. Stonewall said the latest census breakdown shows that with each passing generation, more people feel safer to come out as LGBT
