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Gwengwe strike rescues point for Magpies
HANWELL TOWN 1 Benyon 9 DORCHESTER TOWN 1 Gwengwe 77 SUBSTITUTE Shaq Gwengwe salvaged a point for Dorchester Town in a 1-1 draw with Hanwell Town at the Powerday Stadium. Former Southend striker Elliot Benyon headed Hanwell into
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Magpies salvage draw at Hanwell - how it happened
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Weymouth loanee Cook returns to Dorking
WEYMOUTH have confirmed centre-back Joe Cook will return to Dorking Wanderers following the expiration of his loan deal this week. Cook’s two-month stay was up for renewal but National League side Dorking have chosen to bolster their ranks with
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Drug dealer ordered to pay back more than £9,000
A convicted drug dealer has been ordered to pay back more than £9,000. Maria Suzanne Parnell, 55 previously pleaded guilty to three counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs, and one count of possession with intent to supply class
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Travellers set up unauthorised encampment
TRAVELLERS have set up an unauthorised encampment at a new housing estate off the A31. The group arrived at land off Mulberry Crescent, in Victory Oak Estate near St Leonards, yesterday afternoon, February 5. Police have been made aware of
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Pub closes suddenly 'until further notice'
A town centre pub is has closed suddenly. The George Hotel on South Street, Bridport, is shut and a notice in the window tells customers it is closed until further notice. It thanks customers for their support over the past year.
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Town sends best wishes to King after cancer diagnosis
TOWN councillors in Dorchester have voted to send best wishes, on behalf of the town, to the King after his cancer diagnosis, Cllr Robin Potter proposed the move at the start of Monday evening's planning and environment meeting. Several members
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Police town centre search after suspected shoplifter makes 'threats to kill' staff
Police launched a search after someone allegedly made threats to kill store staff after being confronted for shoplifting. Officers were assisted by CCTV operators in their search in Weymouth town centre following the incident at the B&Q DIY
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Huge queues welcome back popular town celebration
One of Dorset's most loved events, an annual beer festival, welcomed a sell-out crowd that raised funds for a local charity. The 35th annual Dorchester Beerex was a total sell-out crowd over all four of its sessions, with a queue leading around
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'Derelict' car on fire in 'difficult location'
Fire crews tackled a 'derelict' car on fire. A fire crew from Dorchester raced to Dick O’ Th’ Banks Road in Crossways on Monday following reports of a vehicle on fire. The crew needed help from a 4x4 Land Rover to gain access to the vehicle
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Want to work at an election? Here is how you can get involved
Dorset Council is looking for people to help out on election day by working at polling stations. Residents will be taking to the polls on May 2 as they seek to elect 82 councillors as well as over 150 town and parish councillors and a new police
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School to celebrate local heritage with Dorset Knob throwing event
A school in Dorchester is set to celebrate a Dorset tradition as it hosts its second Dorset Knob throwing contest. Following the success of their inaugural event, The Prince of Wales School is once again bringing this unique tradition
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'Overjoyed' hospitality businesses celebrate Dorset Tourism Awards
Tourism and hospitality businesses are celebrating being named as the best in the county at the Dorset Tourism Awards. In its 11th year, the award ceremony was held at the Weymouth Pavilion and marked a return to pre-pandemic numbers. Taking
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Resurfacing work to temporarily shut two roads in Weymouth
Two adjacent roads in Weymouth will be closed for resurfacing next week. Glen Avenue and Prince of Wales Road in Rodwell will be closed for two days the work by Dorset Council is carried out. The closures will take effect from Monday, February
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Festival appeals for art pieces reflecting isle heritage
An artistic festival in Portland is inviting artists to submit their creative works representing the town’s history. The b-side festival will be returning for its 12th year, running from September 5 to 8. Artists are invited to submit new works
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Potential sightings of missing man 28 years after disappearance
Potential sightings of man have been reported more than 28 years after he went missing. Marcus Rigby, from Grange in south Cumbria, was 27 in 1995 when he decided to suddenly move away. He told his mother he would call home in a week - but
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Road to close for sewer renovation work
A road in Weymouth will close for almost two weeks for sewer renovation. Elwell Street in Upwey will shut from its junction with Church Street and the access to the public footpath, a distance of around 370 metres. This closure will start this
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The cheeky post box topper proving popular
A ROMANTIC post box topper equally as hilarious as it is impressive has appeared in Weymouth. About halfway down Rylands Lane in Wyke Regis, you can spot the tongue-in-cheek creation which features a pair of nude Cupids with strategically-placed
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Parkinson's project to benefit from support to arts company
A local arts company has announced a new partnership to strengthen its wellbeing programme to commemorate its 40th anniversary. Dorchester Arts announced the partnership with risk management company, RiskSTOP, based in Poundbury. The support
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Chocolatier in 24 hour macaron challenge
A Weymouth chocolatier is taking part in a charity challenge to help the friend who taught her to make chocolate. Laura Whittaker, founder of Levoco Chocolates, is taking part in a charity 24-hour macaron baking challenge hosted by her friend and
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Fun run of 100km to help raise funds for important hospital facilities
People are being invited to help raise money for Dorset County Hospital (DCH) whilst also getting fit and having fun. The charity branch of the hospital in Dorchester is looking for over people to join the DCH100 Jurassic Coast Challenge in aid
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Terrified residents saw 'billowing smoke' and felt 'choking plastic smell' from blaze
Terrified neighbours were forced to flee their homes at night as a frightening blaze ripped through a nearby garage, destroying three cars and damaging eight others. Six fire crews raced to the scene on Hound Street, Sherborne, to a car port which
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Man in court charged with attempted murder in town centre
A Weymouth man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder. Sullivan Wilson, aged 29 and of Ranelagh Road, Weymouth, appeared before Poole Magistrates Court yesterday afternoon where he was formally charged. He was charged with attempted
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New statue to honour town's women
A campaign to install a new statue in Dorchester has been started to help recognise the town’s unsung and forgotten woman. Anya Pearson, founder and trustee of the Mary Annings Rock charity, is now looking to erect a statue in Dorchester to help
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Council to build six new multi-million pound industrial units
Work has started on the construction of six new industrial units at the Dorset Innovation Park in Wool. Dorset Council recently appointed local Dorset firm Spetisbury Construction to build six industrial units, at the site in Winfrith Newburgh.
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Dorset woman travels around the world in documentary on obesity
A Dorset woman has told of her ‘huge privilege’ appearing on a four-part Channel 4 documentary about obesity. Tiffany 24, from Dorchester, was part of the cast that appeared on the documentary series, Around the World in Eighty Weighs. The
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Dorset Council named best in country for recycling
Dorset Council has been named as the best unitary council in the country for recycling. The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has announced that Dorset Council was named number one unitary council in England for recycling
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Crunch clash for Magpies at Hanwell Town
DORCHESTER Town face the second episode of crunch back-to-back games when they travel to London to face Hanwell Town this evening (7.45pm). Tom Killick’s Magpies have put together a solid run of four games unbeaten, including three wins, but remain
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Seahorses complete Ridgeway Rumble double over Dorchester
WEYMOUTH & PORTLAND 36 DORCHESTER 26 WEYMOUTH & Portland completed the Ridgeway Rumble double over enemies Dorchester for the first time in more than a decade, courtesy of a 36-26 win at Monmouth Avenue. The Seahorses remain in 10th, three
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Match-winner O'Connell targets more Terras goals and assists
MODEST Keelan O’Connell admitted he will focus on giving his all for Weymouth following his winning goal in the epic 4-3 win over Hemel Hempstead Town. O’Connell got off the mark this season with a calm and composed finish in the 95th minute to
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Hospital fails to meet cancer treatment targets amid surge in demand
Unprecedented demand for cancer treatments has seen Dorset County Hospital struggle to hit NHS targets on treatment waiting times. Patients waiting to receive their first treatment within 62 days, from the moment of referral, was well below the
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Long Covid campaigner backs NHS doctors' plan to sue government
A Long Covid campaigner has backed NHS doctors’ plan to sue the government. Sammie McFarland, from Weymouth, caught Covid in 2020, along with her now 18-year-old daughter Kitty, and the pair have been suffering with debilitating symptoms that have
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Town's Manchester United links on anniversary of tragedy
Today, Tuesday, February 6, 2024, is the 66th anniversary of the Munich Plane Crash in which eight of the famous Manchester United Busby Babes died. Here, in a moving piece from our archives, local football enthusiast Alan Burt recalls the impact
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Concern raised over public transport links to new superstore
WEYMOUTH town councillors have called on Dorset Council to consider public transport options ahead of plans to build a new out of town Marks and Spencer superstore. A planning application has been submitted for a Marks and Spencer superstore at