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Gosport give Magpies harsh lesson in finishing
DORCHESTER TOWN 0 GOSPORT BOROUGH 3 Wooden 13, Kavanagh 20, Ramos 27 DORCHESTER Town were given a harsh lesson in clinical finishing as Gosport Borough took a deserved 3-0 win at the Avenue Stadium. Dorchester had plenty of possession
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B&M issues recall notice over popular shake that contains milk
The Foods Standard Agency has said national discount retailer B&M is recalling a shake. B&M Stores are recalling Biscuit Freak Shake as it contains a milk not mentioned on a label. The Food Standards Agency alert said: "B&M Stores
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Terras' winning run ended by Clarets
CHELMSFORD CITY 1 Barbrook 47 WEYMOUTH 0 WEYMOUTH’S sequence of four straight wins ended in a soaking-wet 1-0 loss at Chelmsford City in the Vanarama National League South. Malachi Linton missed a one-on-one for Weymouth in the first
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Hundreds gather as dinosaurs stampede across Weymouth Beach
Dinosaurs gathered on Weymouth beach to take part in a fun-run for charity. Hundreds of spectators watched on as T-rex’s, pterodactyls and triceratopses raced across Weymouth beach for the first ever Chase the Dinosaur event. Dino’s raced from
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Terras and Magpies both defeated - how it happened
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Car seized after 'driver committed several offences'
POLICE seized a vehicle during town-centre patrols. The driver had allegedly committed several offences, according to officers. A spokesperson for Purbeck Police said: "The PCs on Wareham Neighbourhood Team (NPT) have seized a vehicle this
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Waterlogged pitch forces Blues postponement
PORTLAND United’s Velocity Wessex League Premier Division contest at US Portsmouth has fallen victim to a waterlogged pitch at the Victory Stadium. The Blues were scheduled to face the league’s 18th-placed side in their 25th league match of the
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Three men detained for alleged poaching offences
A group of men have been detained for alleged poaching offences Officers from Dorset Police Rural Crime Team received reports of suspected poaching in North Dorset, leading them to detain three men and search a vehicle. Catapults and metal
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Four weeks of sewerage works to disrupt traffic
FOUR weeks of two-way traffic lights are expected to bring disruption to a part of Dorset. Wessex Water will be carrying out essential sewerage work on the B3068 Blandford Road, through Hamworthy from Monday, February 12. The work involves
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EastEnders star left seriously injured after latest stunt on new project
Former EastEnders star Kara Tointon has been left seriously injured after performing a stunt on her most recent TV project. The actor, who is well-known for playing Dawn Swann on the BBC soap opera, revealed that she tore a ligament while filming
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Man still under investigation for New Year's crash on A35
A MAN remains under investigation by police after a crash left a motorist with “very serious” injuries. Two vans, a black VW Caddy and white Ford Transit, crashed along the A35 near Bloxworth, near Bere Regis, on New Year’s Day. Multiple emergency
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West Dorset pub crowned pub of the year
A West Dorset pub has scooped a prestigious Pub of the Year award - a third title within 12 months. The Woodman on South Street in Bridport took the crown for Pub of the Year, awarded by the West Dorset Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) branch.
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Diaries of royal photographer to be brought to life on stage
A play based on the diaries of a royal photographer and Oscar–winning film designer will be performed in Dorchester. The diaries of Sir Cecil Beaton will be brought to life on stage by English writer and actor Richard Sterling, arranged by Dorchester
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Love is in the air! Dorset passengers treated to Valentine's Day bus ride
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, a Dorset bus service is getting people ready for love with new decorations on one of its buses. First Bus has decorated one of its vehicles with heart shaped balloons, cupid stickers and “I love you”
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ID card plan will offer desperately-needed discounts
Dorset carers are being encouraged to apply for a new ID to access support and discounts. Carers, which are often relatives or friends of the cared for person can apply for a Carer Friendly ID. By registering online, carers can show the card
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Theatre school wins top accolade in national awards
A theatre school with branches in both Weymouth and Dorchester has won a national award for its high standard of performing arts teaching. Razzamataz Weymouth and Dorchester was named the Razzamataz Franchise of the Year for 2023 in a national
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Hundreds of Dorset children being educated at home
Hundreds of Dorset children were educated at home in the last academic year, figures show. Data suggests the number of home-schooled children has increased since the coronavirus pandemic across England, although figures are incomplete. Department
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Elderly man with dementia defrauded of more than £50,000
TWO brothers helped a rogue trader to defraud an elderly man with dementia of more than £50,000. Billy Banks, 30, and Jake Holland, 27, acted as ‘money mules’ by allowing their bank accounts to be used by a rogue trader. The victim, an 84 year-old
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Fury as politicians accused of hijacking major housing campaign
ONE man is this picture is not happy to be there - and is accusing the Liberal Democrats of ‘hijack’. Conservative Gerald Duke (back left) says he was ‘shocked and upset’ to find himself featured in the Lib Dem Focus campaign leaflet. He claims
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CBBC star's half-term science show bringing 'snot cocktails and fart machines'
An extraordinary stage show designed to get children interested in science, presented by a CBBC star and author, is coming to Dorset. TV Gastronaut, Stefan Gates, is bringing his highly explosive show with scientific stunts, Rude Science, to Weymouth
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Narrow margins of victory define week 12 - netball round-up
THE VETERANS’ HUB 54 NEW BODY FITNESS 35 VETERANS’ Hub continue to be ‘best of the rest’ behind Belle Construction after a 54-35 win over New Body Fitness in the South & West Dorset League Premier Division. The match started with end-to-end
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Penalty paradise as Bees reach cup semis
NEWQUAY 1 BRIDPORT 1 (Bees win 6-5 on penalties) BRIDPORT reached the semi-finals of the Walter C Parson Cup after a dramatic 6-5 penalty shootout win. Riley Weedon looked to have given Bridport a 1-0 victory in normal time, but for
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'I’ve accepted what I said wasn’t correct' - Critchell awaits ban
PORTLAND United boss Kyle Critchell has been charged with foul and abusive language by the FA, Echosport has learned. Critchell’s charge relates to comments made in his post-match interview regarding the officiating of Portland’s 4-2 loss at Cowes
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Fears over number of jailed sex offenders released into community
CONCERNS have been raised about a lack of support and funding for prisoners being released into the community - amid claims that far more inmates are being freed from a sex offenders jail on Portland than originally planned. The Independent Monitoring