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Terras hit bottom after defeat at Boro

FARNBOROUGH 3 Robinson 10, Grant 30, Saied 62 WEYMOUTH 1 Sesay 71 WEYMOUTH endured a severe lack of fortune at Farnborough, losing their Vanarama National League South clash 3-1 as they sank to the bottom of the table. While the

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Terras well beaten at Farnborough - how it happened

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Drunken man made 'inappropriate' remarks to woman near train station

Police are continuing to investigate after reports of a man who appeared to be drunk allegedly making inappropriate comments to a woman walking alone near Weymouth train station. Officers have renewed an appeal for information and have asked for

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Charity 'heartened' by £1 appeal helping elders survive winter

A charity has sent a message of thanks to Echo readers for their response to the paper’s Put In A Pound appeal to help keep the elderly and vulnerable warm and safe. We are asking readers to donate £1 to the appeal, which is raising money for Dorset

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School set to reopen after fire

Atlantic Academy will reopen tomorrow (Wednesday February 22) staff were evacuated following a fire. As reported, Firefighters were called to Southwell Business Park on Portland just after 4.30 pm on Monday.   Crews from Weymouth, Portland,

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Terras loan Matsuzaka to Hendon

WEYMOUTH defender Dan Matsuzaka has completed a one-month loan switch to Southern League Premier South side Hendon. Matsuzaka, 25, has struggled for a regular starting place at centre-back in recent weeks. The former Japanese Under-19 international

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Man reported following A350 crash

A man has been reported for an alleged driving offence following a three-vehicle collision on the A350 near Shaftesbury. Police were called to a crash on the A350 at 4pm on Monday, February 20. No injuries are believed to have been reported

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Olympic champion McIntyre announces retirement

TOKYO 2020 champion sailor Eilidh McIntyre has announced she is retiring from Olympic campaigning. Last summer, McIntyre fulfilled her lifelong dream of winning a gold medal at the delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympics, cemented her place in sport’s history

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Cocaine found at scene of car crash

A BAG containing a signifcant amount of cocaine was discovered by police at the site of a car crash near Dorchester.  Dorset Police received a report at 1.18 pm on Wednesday, February 15 of a single-vehicle collision which involved a green Ford

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'Very busy' emergency department warns of long waits for patients

AN EMERGENCY department in Dorset has warned of long waits for patients amid rising pressures on its service.  Dorset County Hospital's emergency department announced on the morning of Tuesday, February 21 that it was 'very busy' and advised patients

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'A story of very real harm': Hundreds of children arrested in Dorset last year

ALMOST 400 children were arrested last year and almost a dozen sexual offences led to a child being charged or cautioned in Dorset, new data has revealed.  Dorset Police arrested 396 children for aoffences in 2021-22, equating to six per 1,000

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'You will lose custom': Frustration over new parking limits at service station

A DRASTIC cut in the parking time limit at a dual carriageway service station has drawn the ire of residents who warn their custom will be lost. Customers at Creekmoor Service Station just off the A350 and Holes Bay Roundabout will now only be

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Terras on the attack at Farnborough

WEYMOUTH must attack in-form Farnborough “with purpose” in this evening’s Vanarama National League South away contest (7.45pm). Bobby Wilkinson’s clear message comes after the Terras drew 0-0 with St Albans City on Saturday, missing a handful of

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Vibrant Magpies stick five past Balti

WIMBORNE TOWN RESERVES 5 BALTI SPORTS 0 BALTI Sports were outclassed 5-0 by Wimborne Town Reserves as the Magpies’ eye-catching Jewson Dorset Premier League form continued at New Cuthbury. Wimborne extended to 16 games their unbeaten run

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Baby shark safe at last after beach rescue

A baby shark was rescued after becoming washed up on a beach in Weymouth. The shark was found by local Tina Arrowsmith and her daughter after they went for a swim at the end of Greenhill. The shark which has been identified by the Save Our

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Blues relishing pivotal trip to Poppies

PORTLAND United manager Kyle Critchell conceded his side’s trip to Bournemouth Poppies is an “important game” in the Wessex League Premier Division relegation picture. Portland travel to Victoria Park this evening (7.45pm) looking to extend to

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Learn about Weymouth's Cold War bunker this weekend

AN opportunity to learn about the untold story of a Cold War bunker in Weymouth will take place this weekend. The Nothe Fort in Weymouth will be hosting the two-day event which will include an immersive guided tour of its Cold War Bunker. 

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Dorchester scare leaders Wimborne before late loss

DORCHESTER 27 WIMBORNE 38 DORCHESTER came close to inflicting Wimborne’s first league loss of the season before a late surge from the leaders propelled them to a 38-27 win. It means Wimborne have now won 16 out of 18 Counties One Tribute

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Dorset team scores 23 goals in thumping win

WHEN a football score becomes a cricket score, you can file the result under the ‘bad day at the office’ cliché for the losing team. That was the case for Poole Borough Reserves after their 23-0 pounding by Maiden Newton & Cattistock in Dorset

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'Great unretirement' as over-50s drive drop in unemployment in Dorset

MANY more over-50s have returned to the workforce in the past year amid talk of a “great unretirement”, official figures suggest. There has also been a substantial fall in the number of under-25s out of work locally. Nationally, the Office

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Binocular demo weekend set for bird reserve

A SPECIAL binocular and scope demonstration weekend will be held at RSPB Arne. The weekend from Saturday, March 4 to Sunday, March 5 between 10am and 3pm will be the perfect chance to try binoculars in the beautiful wildlife garden at the bird

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Famous Dorset sculptor's last known work to fetch £40k - £60k at auction

THE LAST known work ever produced by an acclaimed sculptor who called Dorset home is going under the hammer at auction. Dame Elisabeth Frink's Standing Horse was produced by the Royal Academician in 1993, just before she died in Blandford, Dorset

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Festival of footsteps coming to Dorchester

A FESTIVAL of footsteps is coming to Dorchester later this year.  The Dorchester Walking festival will take place across nine days in May which is known as National Walking Month.  More than 40 guided walks around the local area will be available

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New cycling service completes maiden voyage

The newest chapter of a popular service letting people ‘experience the wind in their hair’ regardless of their mobility has completed its maiden voyage. Cycling Without Age (CWA) is a charity where volunteers provide free trishaw rides to people

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Legendary performers set for acoustic live show

The legendary Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri are to perform in Dorchester on Saturday, March 18. For almost two decades, Kiki and Carmelo have been touring their spellbinding acoustic live show across the UK and Europe creating a wonderful and warm

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Men to pay £2.24 in compensation after stealing alcohol from shopping centre

TWO men have been fined after stealing alcohol from a Home Bargains store in Weymouth. Levi Adam Chant, 29 and whose address was given as a hotel on Maiden Street, appeared alongside Lewis Brandon Lovell, 25, and whose address was given as St Martin

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Two million doses of covid vaccine delivered in Dorset

TWO million doses of the Covid vaccine have been injected in Dorset since December 2020.  Around 80 per cent of the population have had primary doses of the vaccine, with more than 300,000 eligible people taking up the most recent seasonal booster

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Refugees and asylum seekers helped to settle in Dorset by substantial grants

REFUGEES and asylum seekers from war-torn countries have been helped to settle into Dorset with a grant divided between numerous groups. The Dorset Community Foundation’s Welcome Fund was launched last year and has now funded 18 projects across

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DJ to play 48 hours of disco for a charity close to his heart

A PORTLAND freemason and DJ will be delivering 48 hours of disco to raise money for a charity close to his heart.  Ben Hadwin will start his challenge on March 31 in aid of Andy's Man Club on the isle, which helps men with their mental health within

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Sainsbury's launches £2 fruit and veg boxes

A new Sainsbury’s scheme will allow customers to purchase boxes of fruit and vegetables for just £2. The boxes will be available at more than 200 Sainsbury’s stores across the country, following a successful trial in January. The ‘Taste Me,

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'His legacy lives on': Tributes paid to teacher, artist and historian after death

TRIBUTES have been paid to “a truly inspirational” museum volunteer and talented artist following his death. Robert Field, better known as Bob, was a familiar face in Swanage due to his longstanding volunteer work with the town’s museum and heritage

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Seafront traders hit out at 'unaffordable' rent increases

LYME Regis seafront traders hit out at 'unaffordable' rent increases imposed by the town council at a recent meeting - which has since promised to review its charges in light of the complaints.  At a busy Lyme Regis Town Council (LRTC) meeting

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Convicted dealer must pay thousands back after £78k worth of drugs seized

A CONVICTED Bridport drug dealer has been ordered to pay back thousands of pounds following a court hearing. William David Lewis, 25, had previously pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class B, possession of

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Warning 1.7 million people will miss out on £900 cost of living boost

A warning has been issued to more than one million people who may be expecting to receive a £900 package of cost of living payments this year. More than eight million people will receive the boost in three instalments over the 2023/24 financial

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Engineering work means no rail services for TEN days

RAIL improvement works are set to disrupt train services to and from Dorset for ten weekdays. Network Rail is set to carry out track upgrades and maintenance between Dorchester West, Yeovil Pen Mill, and Castle Cary as well as station improvements

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How much will train tickets cost in 2023 as fares set to rise next month

Commuters can expect to splash some extra cash in the coming months as train ticket prices are set to increase.  It comes after regulated services confirmed back in December that prices would increase by nearly 6%. Many disagreed with the hike

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Eight roads closures to watch out for across Dorset this week

Dorset's motorists will have eight road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week. And two of them are expected to cause delays of between 10 and 30 minutes. The latest expected works list, with notes from National