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League merger scrapped after FA dialogue
MERGER plans for the South West Peninsula League and Western League have been scrapped following an FA intervention. English football's governing body had hoped to combine the two leagues into one, creating five divisions of 18 clubs at Steps 5
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New earthquake hits Turkish province devastated by earlier tremor
Another powerful earthquake has struck Turkey’s Hatay province which was devastated by a massive tremor two week ago. Turkey’s AFAD disaster management agency said the magnitude 6.4-earthquake was centred around the town of Defne. NTV television
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Fire breaks out at school site
A fire broke out at a school site. Firefighters were called to Atlantic Academy on Portland just after 4.30pm on Monday. Crews from Weymouth, Portland, Dorchester and Bridport rushed to tackle the blaze at Maritime House. According
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Body found in River Wyre confirmed to be Nicola Bulley by Lancashire police
Police have confirmed that a body found in the River Wyre by members of the public is that of Nicola Bulley. In a press conference, police confirmed the news, with Lancashire Police Assistant Constable Peter Lawson saying: “Sadly, we are now able
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Crash blocks major road into Dorset
A crash on the A350 between Semley and Shaftesbury has blocked the road in both directions. The crash has caused very slow traffic between Shaftesbury and the A303. An update from Dorset Travel wrote: "A350 Littledown both ways closed, very
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Dan Walker 'glad to be alive' after being hit by a car while cycling
The broadcaster Dan Walker has said he is “glad to be alive” after being involved in a collision this morning (Monday, February 20). The 45-year-old was hit by a car whilst he was out cycling, he revealed on his Twitter page. He tweeted: "Bit
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McDonald’s announces deals on popular menu items TODAY: How to get yours
Feeling like a little treat to start off the week? Something to make Monday a little less daunting? Then head to your local McDonald’s for two great discounts on breakfast and lunch items. This Monday, February 20, McDonald’s is offering two
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The video games that could be worth thousands: do you own any?
For those gamers out there, you could be sitting on a small fortune. A recent study carried out by Currys looked into retro video games and how much they are worth now. The study found that some games could now be worth more than £7500.
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Passenger taken ill on train in Dorset
THERE are reports of delays on the railway lines in north Dorset after a passenger was taken ill. Disruption is expected until around 3:45 pm at Gillingham train station in North Dorset,according to South West Railway (SWR) following reports that
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Major rescue mission as man gets stuck in mud on uninhabited island
MULTIPLE emergency services rescued a man who got stuck in the mud on an uninhabited island Holes Bay on Monday morning. The RNLI, Coastguard, fire service, police and ambulance service were all called to the uninhabited Pergins Island, in Holes
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Man ‘killed himself after former partner found stabbed to death’
A MAN hanged himself after finding out his ex-partner was in a new relationship, an inquest has been told. Steven Anthony Doughty was found dead at a property on Portland on April 1, 2021, hours after 51-year-old mum-of-five Sherrie Milnes was
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Man charged after 'altercation' on the seafront
A MAN has been charged after an 'altercation' on Weymouth Esplanade at the weekend. Dorset Police said it was called to the seafront at 1.58pm on Saturday, February 18 to a report of a disturbance involving a group of people. Officers attended
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March misery: Motorists facing three weeks of delays due to work on major route
MOTORISTS are set to face three weeks of traffic misery as roadworks are carried out on the main road into Bournemouth. A contraflow system will be in place with one lane of traffic in both directions of the A338 Wessex Way. Slip road closures
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Ambulance strikes in Dorset today
South West Ambulance Service Trust (SWAST) has told members of the public to use 999 appropriately during latest strike action. Today, (Monday, February 20) more than 10,000 ambulance workers nationwide from the GMB Union - including SWAST members
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Morrisons announces major change to prices amid cost of living shakeup
Popular supermarket chain Morrisons has announced major changes to its prices amid increased pressure on households across the UK. Morrisons, which was recently pushed out of the "big four" by Aldi, has invested millions to help fund a massive
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Sunshine or a cold spell? what the weather will be like in Dorset this week
WE’RE already into the final full week of February. The weekend saw grey weather on Saturday followed by glorious sunshine on Sunday with temperatures reaching a very pleasant 13C. As reported last week, the Met Office said a Sudden Stratospheric
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Bells sound out for first time in more than 30 years
For the first time in more than 30 years, villagers have heard their church bells ring out. People living in Frampton, just north of Dorchester, heard the bells of St Mary's Church as they pealed for the first time in decades. There had not
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Bus operator welcomes extension of £2 single journeys
A DORSET bus operator has welcomed an extension of a scheme enabling passengers to travel on any single journey in the county for £2 or less. Damory - as well as First Wessex - signed up to the Department for Transport (DfT) initiative last year
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Tributes paid to councillor and much loved community stalwart
TRIBUTES have been paid to a community stalwart who spent decades in public service and raised much money for charity. Former Dorset county councillor David Crowhurst passed away peacefully after a period of illness on February 14 aged 89, surrounded
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Magpies deserved point, says Churchill
DORCHESTER Town first-team coach Brian Churchill felt the Magpies were unlucky not to take a point after losing 2-1 at home to Bracknell Town, adding: “We more than matched them”. Beginning the day as a clash between the Pitching In Southern League
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'Two points dropped' for Terras, Wilkinson insists
BOBBY Wilkinson admitted Weymouth’s 0-0 draw at home to St Albans City was “two points dropped”. Wilkinson’s men created the better chances during the game and felt they should have been awarded an eighth-minute penalty when claims for handball
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PICTURES & VIDEO: Derelict college block gutted by fire is demolished
DEMOLITION crews have knocked down a former college building in Poole recently gutted by a suspicious fire. The derelict Broughton House building, which formed part of the old Bournemouth and Poole College site, was demolished for safety reasons
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Prolific offender banned from entering Waitrose, Tesco and M&S stores for 2 years
A PROLIFIC offender has been banned from entering any Waitrose, Tesco or Marks & Spencer store across Dorset. Jamie Peter Campion was made subject to the two-year criminal behaviour order after he was convicted of 12 shoplifting offences, one count
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Dorset village's plan to save lives
A NEW defibrillator has been installed outside a Dorset hall - the second life-saving device to be located in the village. Maiden Newton's Community Land Trust has procured and installed the defibrillator, which can be found at the entrance to
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Meet the man running the entire Jurassic Coast in just 36 hours
"IT'S a massive challenge" - Archie Rowell is under no illusions that attempting to run the length of the Jurassic Coast, all 96 miles, in less than 36 hours is going to be physically and mentally demanding. But the 21-year-old former Beaminster
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Works on beach to begin today for four days
ANNUAL works on Weymouth beach will take place for four days starting from today. Beach levelling will involve heavy machinery from Monday, February 20, with contractors on site between the hours of 7am and 5pm. Work will take place between
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Anger over NHS cuts as hospital inpatient unit in Weymouth is closed
A WEYMOUTH mental health hospital unit has been closed down – prompting concerns about cuts to NHS services in south Dorset. The Linden Unit – a 15-bed mental health inpatient facility on Radipole Lane - has been permanently axed, it has emerged
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Two campsites recognised as some of country's most dog-friendly
TWO campsites in Dorset have been voted the most dog-friendly after millions of reviews were collated. Pitchup, an outdoor accommodation booking platform, analysed reviews left by campers at sites across the UK. To coincide with National Love
