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Blues crash out of Vase on penalties
WELLS CITY 1 PORTLAND UNITED 1 (Wells win 4-3 on penalties) PORTLAND United were on the wrong end of an FA Vase upset as Wells City advanced to the third round with a 4-3 penalty shootout victory. Step 6 side Wells knocked out Portland
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Unruly football fans thrown out of stadium after disorder and obscene chanting
Police were called after trouble broke out in the stands at a Weymouth FC match. The Terras journeyed to Farnborough in Hampshire for a game on Saturday. A small number of Weymouth fans involved in the disorder inside the stadium were removed
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Bees swatted by Ivybridge in top-of-the-table clash
IVYBRIDGE TOWN 2 BRIDPORT 0 BRIDPORT suffered a 2-0 defeat at unbeaten leaders Ivybridge Town in their top-of-the-table meeting in the South West Peninsula League Premier East. Both teams were playing their first match for a month, due
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Pictures: Thousands line streets of Weymouth for Remembrance parade and service
Thousands came out to remember those who have lost their lives in war at the Remembrance Day service and parade in Weymouth. Just before 11am on Sunday, November 12 veterans, cadets and youth divisions of the armed services gathered next to the
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Countdown begins for Brewery Square's big Christmas light switch-on
Festive spirit is in the air as the countdown is on for a big Christmas light switch-on in Dorchester. The team at Brewery Square is inviting guests to head down and watch the annual light-up on Saturday, November 25, from 5pm – 6.30pm. A sleigh-load
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GP surgeries honoured for supporting unpaid carers
A group of local GP practices have been honoured for the work they do to support patients who are unpaid carers. They have been accredited as part of the Better Care for Carers scheme, a project led by Dorset HealthCare working in partnership with
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Hugely popular motor show to return to Dorset
A sell-out motor show is returning to Dorset. The annual Dorset Blind Association Motor Show will return to Lulworth Castle on Sunday, May 12, 2024. This annual event, now in its 8th year, promises to be a memorable gathering of classic, sports
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Remembering carefree days diving off Weymouth Pleasure Pier
AS the winter sets in and we remember those lazy, hazy days of summer, a reader has come up with the perfect antidote. This joyous picture is of Mick Davis diving into the water off Weymouth Pleasure Pier. It was taken by his father. He remembers
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Poppies made from plastic bottles make up amazing display for Remembrance service
Weymouth's Nothe Fort held an Armistice Day Remembrance service which saw a unique poppy display unveiled. The event took place on Saturday, November 11 to honour all those who have sacrificed their lives in war. The day started with the playing
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'Heartbreaking' letters a poignant reminder of those who made ultimate sacrifice
A SERIES of “heartbreaking” letters written by a young tank gunner in World War Two have been given to The Tank Museum. The letters sent by Alan ‘Jim’ Harris to his parents between 1940 and 1943 follow his training and deployment through to this
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Army chaplain set for 'perfect goodbye' to military career as he leads service today
AN Army chaplain will mark his final Remembrance Sunday in the forces by leading his hometown service. Padre Ken Adolphe grew up in Swanage and joined the military as a systems engineering technician with The Royal Signals in 2001. The 44-year-old
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School bus driver quits midway through trip
A COLLEGE and school near Dorchester are facing further difficulties with their bus provider after a driver quit mid-way through driving students home. The incident has left parents increasingly concerned about the service, run by transport operator
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Urgent plea for dog food as animal centre sees rise in rescue dogs
A DORSET-based animal rescue centre has issued an urgent plea for dog food after the number of dogs entering its care has soared. Margaret Green Animal Rescue said it is dealing with more rescue dogs than it has ever seen before. The charity
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Cows left stranded on A35 as trailer unhitches
Three cows were left stranded in the middle of the A35 after their trailer unhitched from a moving vehicle. The incident happened near the Lyme Regis roundabout by the A3052 when police were alerted to the trailer which was in a dangerous position
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Property of the Week: Modern beachfront home priced at just under £4m
A stunning beach front property has gone on the market for just under £4 million. A series of brand-new homes has been built on Old Castle Road in Weymouth and this one is complete with wooden panelling contrasted with grey brick and floor to ceiling