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Weymouth funfairs SCRAPPED in surprise move by council
THE debate over Weymouth’s seafront funfairs came to an abrupt end tonight – as the town council scrapped the majority of Weymouth's funfair bookings this year. In a surprise move, councillors have tonight vetoed proposed dates for funfairs following
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Dorset waste company fined £640,000 following the death of an employee
A Dorset waste company has been fined more than £600,000 after the death of an employee who was struck by a reversing vehicle. FDS Waste Services has been fined £640,000 and its director Philip Pidgley has been handed a suspended prison sentence
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Bikes stolen from shop during early hours burglary
THREE bikes were stolen during a reported early-hours burglary in Dorset Shortly before 2.30am on Tuesday, February 21, the Wheels Cycles bike shop in Station Road, Gillingham, was broken into. The stolen items were an Ideal Prisma E610 electric
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Renewed appeal to find missing aristocrat from Dorset and newborn baby
POLICE have issued a renewed appeal in an attempt to find a missing Dorset aristocrat, her boyfriend and a newborn baby. Constance Marten, 35, - whose family home is in Dorset - and her convicted sex offender boyfriend Mark Gordon, 48, were last
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Incredible goalkeeping denies Blues against Poppies
BOURNEMOUTH POPPIES 1 PORTLAND UNITED 0 INSPIRATIONAL goalkeeping from Bournemouth Poppies custodian Noah Crisp helped his side to a 1-0 victory over Portland United at Victoria Park. AFC Bournemouth loanee Crisp kept Portland at bay with
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A quarter of children's apps on Google Play Store violate Children's Code, says study
One in four apps that are aimed at children on the Google Play Store do not comply with the Information Commissioner’s Office age-appropriate design code, according to new research. The study of more than 400 children’s apps available on the store
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Two people taken to hospital after crash near Weymouth
TWO people were taken to hospital following a crash on the outskirts of Weymouth. Two ambulances, an air ambulance, police officers and members of the fire service attended the incident at Nottington Lane (Tatton) near Buckland Ripers. As a
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£842 million for vulnerable households in England - what to expect
People across England will be able to receive help through the Household Support Fund as it is set to be extended. An additional £842 million will be allocated to local authorities across the country from April 1 to support the most vulnerable
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Martin Lewis issues urgent state pension message amid looming deadline
Martin Lewis urged viewers of his popular ITV show to prepare for a major pension deadline. Advice on the deadline, which will affect 45-70 year-olds, came after a prepared video illustrated the importance of what he was about to say. Financial
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What is today's Wordle word? February 22 2023 hints and answer
Wordle has taken the world by storm, and if you’ve not given in to playing the daily game, we can guarantee you’ve seen the elusive squares all over social media. The aim of the game is to find a 5-letter word in only six attempts. The game
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Weymouth's Trusted Traders
Selecting a trader you can trust can be a fraught business. Below we shine the spotlight of excellence on a trio of traders who have built up a reputation for delivering a tried and tested quality customer service. Tristan G Murless Ltd
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Tesco issues seven-day warning as shoppers urged to take action
Millions of Tesco Clubcard customers have just seven days to use their vouchers, Tesco has warned. Clubcard vouchers worth more than £16 million have yet to be redeemed by shoppers, and they will expire next week. The vouchers, which have helped
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New multi-million-pound business park full steam ahead after setbacks
A MAJOR industrial business park currently being built next to a new housing development is already attracting interest from traders. Steel frames have been erected and units already sold at the Churchill Business Park development off Magna Road
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New anti-trespass measures built but future unclear at abandoned park and ride site
SECURITY has been improved but no plans are known for abandoned park and ride land amid calls to stop “games of cat and mouse” at the site. It could be more than one year before permanent changes are made to the former Creekmoor park and ride site
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'We can only go up' - Wilkinson defiant after Terras go bottom
WEYMOUTH “can only go up” from their 3-1 loss to Farnborough, according to manager Bobby Wilkinson. Weymouth sank to the bottom of the Vanarama National League South standings after their defeat, coupled with Hungerford’s 1-0 win over Cheshunt.
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Road closures announced for popular half marathon event
Road closures will be in place for the 8th Weymouth Half Marathon taking place on Sunday, March 19. Dorset Council has announced road closures for the day of the race, which will attracts hundreds of runners and supporters to town. The Esplanade
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Weymouth & Portland crowned league champions
WEYMOUTH & Portland are popping the champagne corks after winning the Counties Two Tribute Dorset & Wilts South title. Rich Bament’s Seahorses were confirmed as champions after Lytchett Minster produced a shock 20-15 win over second-placed Oakmeadians
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Focus on unique heritage sites announced for quirky arts festival
A VIBRANT line-up of artists has been announced for this year's b-side festival on Portland. The quirky festival, now in its 11th year, will be held from Thursday, September 7 to Sunday, September 10. Taking place on isle of Portland, b-side
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Leaders Weymouth breeze past Richmond
WEYMOUTH 3 RICHMOND 0 WEYMOUTH Beach Volleyball Club’s incredible season in National League Division One continued with a 3-0 defeat of Richmond at Redlands. Victory ensures the Seasiders remain top of the table, extending to four games
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Smiles all round for return of flip-tastic pancake day race
A flipping fantastic time was had by youngsters and adults alike at the return of Portland Pancake Day race. The event took place at Easton Gardens on Portland yesterday as local children and adults competed to cross the finish line whilst flipping
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Shop window challenge to give helping hand to farmers
People are being urged to buy a bag of rice and change a life. The Bridge Fair Trade Shop on Trinity Road in Weymouth has once again taken on the 90kg rice challenge to give a helping hand to Malawian farmers and their families. Malawi is one
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Social group for local gay men celebrates 15th year
A social group for local gay men and their friends is celebrating 15 years of meeting up. February is LGBTQ+ history month and the Weymouth Gay Group is celebrating 15 years of social gatherings, good times, friendships and even relationships.
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Groups team up to transform the lives of remote villagers
Kind-hearted members of local groups travelled to Nepal to provide a village with running water. The Rotary clubs of Portland, Dorchester Casterbridge and Poundbury teamed up with the Okhle Village Trust to install a water supply system in the
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Take part in Easter adventures on egg hunts across the county
Adventures are in store for family days out in Dorset over Easter this year. At Kingston Lacy near Wimborne youngsters can take part in Easter adventures in nature from April 1 to 16 and enjoy two new play areas in the woodland and Kitchen Garden
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Improv comedy troupe to show versatility in county town
Twelve time sell-out veterans of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and one of the country’s most sought after comedy club headliners are set to perform in the county town. The Noise Next Door - Hometown Heroes comes to Dorchester Corn Exchange on Friday
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Second 'iconic' tree to be felled in town
A major route through a Dorset town will be closed whilst an ‘iconic’ chestnut tree is removed. South Walks Road, Dorchester, will be closed from its junction with Trinity Street to its junction with Acland Road, a distance of approximately 115
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Rural shows will 'keep getting better' with new man in charge
TWO of Dorset's leading rural shows have announced a new secretary and organiser with 40 years of experience in the farming industry. Nick Hill has been appointed by Gillingham & Shaftesbury Agricultural Society as new show secretary and event
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Sketch book owned by Queen Victoria to be auctioned in Dorset
A SKETCH book owned by Queen Victoria is set to fetch up to £10,000 when it goes to auction in Dorset in March. The book, filled with pencil and watercolour drawings by the Queen, has been entered into the Charterhouse two day auction in Sherborne
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Overnight closures start for busy Weymouth road
Overnight roadworks on a busy Weymouth road have started. Radipole Lane in Weymouth will close overnight between 8pm and 6am until Saturday, February 25. The temporary road closure on Radipole Lane will be between its junction with Hereford
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Music and circus skills in father-and-son double act
A family love story involving the ever-changing relationship of a father-and-son double act is coming to Portland. Internationally acclaimed Bash Street Theatre combine live music, physical comedy and circus skills to tell a story as old as time
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Popular ITV show ‘axed’ from screens after 33 years on air
The classic ITV show You’ve Been Framed has reportedly been axed from our screens, after 33 years on air. According to reports from The Sun, the popular show narrated by Harry Hill will not be returning for another series. First airing in 1990
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Films and TV shows coming to Sky and NOW in March including Elvis, Formula 1 and more
Sky has revealed its list of highlights coming to its channels and the streaming service NOW for March 2023. With a variety of new and returning content named in the list, March could be a busy month of TV for Sky viewers. With new content
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Investigation into fire continues as school reopens
An investigation into what caused a fire at a school is continuing as the building reopens to students today. Staff at Atlantic Academy had to be evacuated from the school during the fire, which occured just after 4.30pm on Monday. Crews
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SEVEN residential streets to be disrupted by roadworks
Seven residential streets in the Weymouth Park District will be disrupted by four days of roadworks. Hardwick Street and part of Brownlow Street in Weymouth will be closed from 9am to 4pm every day from Monday, February 27 to Thursday, March 2.
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Safety fears over proposals for huge solar farm and battery storage site
CALLS have been made for an independent risk assessment of a proposed solar farm and battery store near Chickerell. Weymouth Civic Society has raised concerns about potential risk to the community after plans were submitted for a large solar energy
