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Gunson scores two free-kicks as Magpies soar to victory

DORCHESTER TOWN 3 Ngalo 54, Gunson 57, 83 HANWELL TOWN 0 THREE goals and a red card apiece made for a dramatic second half as Dorchester Town beat Hanwell Town 3-0 at the Avenue Stadium. After a hard fought but goalless first half,

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Tudors stun Terras with two late goals

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD TOWN 2 G Williams 81, 89 WEYMOUTH 1 Westbrook 23 og WEYMOUTH were undone by two late goals in the final nine minutes as Hemel Hempstead claimed a 2-1 victory at a bouncing Vauxhall Road. Jack Westbrook’s own goal

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Magpies seal fine win but Terras lose late on - how it happened

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'One of the worst fires I’ve seen': Blaze devastates historic thatched cottage

A THATCHED roof fire has devastated a historic building in a rural village in east Dorset. Fire crews were called to tackle a huge fire in the roof of a thatched cottage in Holt Lane, Holt, shortly before 6pm on Friday. The road in the village

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Person treated for smoke inhalation after summer house catches fire

ONE person has received treatment after suffering from smoke inhalation when a wooden outbuilding was engulfed in fire. Crews from both Dorchester and Weymouth fire station were called to a summer house at a property in Renfrew Close, Dorchester

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Dessert shop to close despite 'exploring every avenue to continue'

A DESSERT shop in Weymouth is to cease trading as a result of the rising costs of energy and ingredients.  Naughty Fork Desserts, based on St Mary Street, announced their last day of trading would be today (Saturday, February 11) after being open

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When is Mother’s Day in 2023 in the UK?

In just a few weeks’ time, mums and guardians across the UK will be enjoying a day of bliss. As Mother’s Day is quickly approaching seeing supermarkets fill the shelves with cards, flowers, gin and chocolate. Of course, you’ll want the exact

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Dorset Council urged to set up £500,000 'Cost of Living Support Fund'

LIB DEM members on Dorset Council are calling on the authority to set up a half million pound ‘Cost of Living Support Fund.’ Their motion will be considered at a full meeting of the council on Februray 14. The group say that with inflation

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Teens admit fracturing boy's jaw in park attack that left victim in hospital

Two teenagers have admitted repeatedly punching and kicking a boy in a vicious attack that left their victim in hospital with a fractured jaw. The teenagers, who can’t be named due to their age, both pleaded guilty to a charge of assault causing

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When will the full railway line to London reopen after huge landslip?

ENGINEERS 'working around the clock' to repair a huge landslip in Hampshire have announced when they plan to reopen all four railway lines. Commuters were advised not to travel when the landslip at Hook caused travel mayhem on January 14, affecting

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Major road through middle of town to close - with lengthy diversion in place

A MAJOR road in Beaminster town centre is due to close for potentially up to five days as the National Grid undertakes work there.  The A3066 Hogshill Street will be shut from Wednesday, February 15 so engineers can complete the removal of unsafe

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Family of child with rare illness "relieved" to be back in the UK

The parents of a sick baby who had been stuck in Thailand have spoken of their "relief" to be back in the UK. After months of being unable to leave their home in Thailand due to their child's poor health, the family have made the long transfer

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Wildcats make it 14 wins from 14 games - netball round-up

SANDSFOOT SIRENS 24 WJNC WILDCATS 48 SOUTH & West Dorset League Division Two leaders WJNC Wildcats continued their perfect record with a 14th win from 14 games, Sandsfoot Sirens their latest victims. Both teams started strong, with strong

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Dorset all-rounder Organ pens new Hampshire deal

DORSET and Hampshire all-rounder Felix Organ has signed a new contract with the Hawks, keeping him at The Ageas Bowl until at least the end of 2024. Organ has coupled his Hampshire duties with regular Dorset appearances in recent seasons. In

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Terras give update on Thomson injury

WEYMOUTH manager Bobby Wilkinson admitted Ben Thomson’s ankle injury has taken longer than expected to heal. Thomson has only played 15 minutes for the Terras since agreeing a move back to the club from Salisbury. The experienced forward was

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Marathon, half marathon and 10k along Portland coast this weekend

A marathon, half marathon and 10k run along the stunning Portland coast will be taking place this weekend. The Portland Coastal 10k and marathon, hosted by Bustinskin Events, will be taking place on Sunday, February 12, from the Weymouth and Portland

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Comic and film festival in Weymouth this weekend

A FESTIVAL for comic and gaming lovers is coming to Weymouth this weekend.  The UK Comicon and Gaming Festival will be coming to Weymouth College this Sunday (February 12) as part of its national tour.  A wide variety of activities are set

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Experience wartime Britain with half-term event

NOTHE Fort is set to take a step back in time for the upcoming half-term holidays.  A nine-day-long journey back to the 1940s will take place at the historic seafront attraction in Weymouth from Saturday, February 11 until Sunday, February 19. 

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'Our hearts are bleeding': Community's shock after fatal crash tragedy

Villagers say their 'hearts are bleeding' after a horror crash in west Dorset in which a woman died. A huge emergency service presence was at the scene on the A3066 in Mosterton just after 8pm on Wednesday after reports three people had been hit