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Beach road closed off by police
A major road has been closed off by police. Preston Beach Road in Weymouth is currently shut due to a crash at the junction of Melcombe Avenue Several police cars are at the scene, as is the fire service. Police are advising motorists
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Man who sexually abused two girls jailed for 15 years
A man who sexually abused two girls has been jailed. Glyn Robert Phelps aged 60, was found guilty at an earlier trial of ten charges of indecent assault of a girl aged under 14 and five offences of gross indecency of a girl aged under 14. The
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Sesay issues statement after Terras exit
DEFENDER David Sesay has left Weymouth following a seven-day approach from a rival National League South club. Sesay, 25, joined Weymouth last season and played an integral role in what the Terras dubbed as ‘The Great Escape’ in beating the drop
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Dorset Echo readers can subscribe for just £6 for 6 months in this Black Friday sale
READERS who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £6 for 6 months or 50% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Bridge closed following concern for man's welfare
A bridge in Weymouth was closed by police over concern for a man's welfare. At 8.10pm yesterday evening police responded to a report raising concern for the welfare of a man on the Swannery Bridge in Weymouth. Police closed the bridge as a
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Man arrested after suspected drugs found in discarded bag
A man has been arrested in connection to a large amount of suspected drugs found in a discarded bag. The 26-year-old man, from Weymouth, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned with the supply of class A and class B drugs and a money laundering
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Christmas market to showcase local talent
A Christmas Market featuring locally made gifts and food will be held at Abbey Farm in Abbotsbury next weekend. Using the historical Abbey Barn as a backdrop, the event promises a weekend filled with holiday cheer, showcasing the talents of local
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College commended for sustainability in national awards
Weymouth College has received a commendation for its commitment to sustainability and tackling the climate crisis. The Association of College’s prestigious Beacon Awards recognises the best and most innovative practice in further education colleges
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Popular breakfast car meet to return
VEHICLE buffs can enjoy breakfast combined with classic and custom cars in Weymouth next weekend. The Oily Rag Breakfast Club will meet in the car park of the Bob Lucas stadium, home of Weymouth FC, on Sunday, December 3 from 9am to 12 noon.
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Village road to close for more than two months
A road in Broadmayne will be closed for more than two months. Chalky Road will be closed between its junction with the A352 and number 47. This is a distance of approximately 540 metres. Work is expected to begin on Monday, November 27 and
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Fundraiser and talk at church in aid of Ukraine charity
A FUNDRAISER and talk on Ukraine will be held this weekend to raise money to help the war-torn country. It will take place on Saturday, November 25 at St Laurence Church, Upwey and money will be raised for Dorset Ukraine Humanitarian Aid Mission
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Young offenders build picnic tables for local school
A school community has voiced its gratitude after young offenders constructed and donated four 'beautiful' new picnic tables. The old picnic tables at Holy Trinity Primary School on Cross Road in Weymouth needed replacing and pupils were very excited
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Chamber choir bringing Advent programme to village
CHAMBER choir Cantamus will perform its Advent programme in Cerne Abbas this weekend. The programme, What Sweeter Music, comprises sacred and secular music that’s perfect for the run-up to the festive season. Each half of the concert will
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Cancer survivor raises hundreds of pounds for hospital that helped her
A cancer survivor will give back to the hospital that helped her after raising hundreds of pounds at a holistic and wellbeing fayre. Plenty of fun was had at Willowbed Hall in Chickerell as 18 exhibitors set up to provide a whole host of different
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Shocking new figures show extent of animals being abandoned in Dorset
SHOCKING new figures show animal abandonments have risen by almost 20 per cent in Dorset amid the ongoing cost of living crisis. The RSPCA said it is on course to receive 204 reports of animal abandonments in the county this year- up 19.4 per cent
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Dorset’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty renamed today
Dorset’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is being renamed today. All designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in England and Wales are becoming National Landscapes today (Wednesday, November 22), which in Dorset includes the Dorset
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Gwengwe sets target of 20 goals for Magpies
DORCHESTER Town striker Shaq Gwengwe has set himself a target of between 15 and 20 goals for the season. Should Gwengwe reach the 20 mark, he would become Dorchester's first player to do so since Tom Bath in the Covid-curtailed 2019/2020 season
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Seahorses canter to victory over struggling Yeovil
WEYMOUTH & PORTLAND 39 YEOVIL 6 WEYMOUTH & Portland collected their third win of the Counties One Tribute Southern South season with a resounding 39-6 success over struggling Yeovil. The Somerset side are going through a rebuilding process
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Nerveless Buglers win by one goal - netball round-up
BUGLERS 24 NEW BODY FITNESS 23 BUGLERS pulled off a nerve-shredding 24-23 win over New Body Fitness in the South & West Dorset League Premier Division. In the closest match of week five, both teams started strong with controlled and tactical
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Wilkinson welcomes good fortune in Terras' win
WEYMOUTH manager Bobby Wilkinson felt the Terras were due a slice of luck in their 2-0 win over Truro City at the Bob Lucas Stadium. Sam Saunders’ own goal and Calvin Brooks’ ricocheted effort handed Weymouth their first midweek home win for 294
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Fears over caravan and motorhome storage plan at farm site
A CARAVAN storage building has been given approval at a farm site in Martinstown although objected to by neighbours and the parish council. The Stevens Farm site already has several storage areas, approved in 2014 and 2018, with part of a former
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'A long time coming': Delight as speed limit cut on major route
CAMPAIGNERS are celebrating after the speed limit on a major route will be reduced to make it safer. Efforts have been made for years to try and get the speed limit brought down on the A354 Portland Beach Road. Local councillors had been consulted
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Concern over Asda booze licence at A31 site - but objectors don't turn up to meeting
NONE of the objectors to a proposal to sell alcohol from the Red Post Asda site off the A31 at Winterborne Zelston turned up to make their case at a licensing committee hearing in Dorchester. Panel members heard that some residents and the parish
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I'm a Celebrity camp mate's praise for Weymouth on special visit
A MEMBER of camp in this year's I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here described Weymouth as 'a lovely town' on a special visit to the resort. Josie Gibson, who is currently in the I'm a Celebrity jungle in Australia alongside celebrity campmates Nigel
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'Outstanding role model' at club given top award by royalty
A VOLUNTEER is on a crest of a wave after his contribution to the Weymouth sailing and boating community, inspiring the next generation of sailors, was recognised. Stephen Staple received an Outstanding Contribution accolade from Royal Yachting