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Flat Terras ship four as Beavers hit back
WEYMOUTH 2 Linton 25, Bearwish 39 HAMPTON & RICHMOND 4 Pitblado 20 pen, Fernandez 42, 45+3, Anifowose 70 WEYMOUTH slipped to a third consecutive Vanarama National League South defeat as Hampton & Richmond emerged comfortable 4-2 winners
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Terras v Hampton & Richmond - live match updates
9:46pm That's all from us, we're back on Saturday for your next live blog! Until then, stay safe!
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Crash along major Dorset road causing delays
A crash is causing delays in both directions along a major Dorset road. There were reports of heavy traffic building up due to a collision on the A35 from the Bloxworth turn off to Sugar Hill. It is understood that traffic is now returning
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'Serious' crash forces busy road to close
A 'serious' crash on the Dorset and Somerset border forced a busy road to close. The A30 was been shut in both directions from the roundabout at Compton Road in Yeovil to A352 Horsecastles Lane in Sherborne. The incident caused severe delays
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Train delays due to track 'failure' on tracks
Trains running from Weymouth to London Waterloo could be delayed due to a track ‘failure’ on the tracks. Due to a ‘points failure’ along the South Western Railway (SWR) line at Woking, fewer trains are able to run on some lines. A set of points
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Arrest after report of rape in Weymouth alleyway
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of rape following an investigation by detectives. As previously reported, Dorset Police received a report at 10.37pm on Sunday 18 February 2024 raising concern for the welfare of a woman in the Park District
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Police on site of two vehicle crash in Dorset
A two-vehicle crash is causing a traffic build up. Police are currently in attendance of a crash which took place at around 3pm today (Tuesday, February 20) at Clatcombe Lane near Sherborne. Officers are currently in the process of clearing
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Magpies called off at Tiverton as rain intervenes
POOR weather has intervened in Dorchester Town’s trip to Tiverton Town for a second time. Officials at Tivvy’s Ian Moorcroft Stadium inspected the pitch at 2pm and found the surface to be waterlogged, preventing play. No new date for the fixture
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Air ambulance lands for medical emergency
A medical incident was reported this morning in Weymouth. At around 10am today, the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance was seen landing around the Marsh playing fields off Knightsdale Road. Two land ambulances also attended along with the
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Police appeal after report of rape in Weymouth alleyway
AN appeal for witnesses has been issued by police after a woman was reportedly raped in a Weymouth alleyway. As reported, Dorset Police received a report at 10.37pm on Sunday, February 18, raising concern for the welfare of a woman in the Park
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Waterlogged pitch forces postponement of Bees' cup tie
BRIDPORT’S Dorset Senior Cup semi-final with Hamworthy Rec has been postponed for a second time. With recent heavy rainfall, the St Mary’s Field surface has become saturated and the Bees have been forced to postpone a third consecutive home game
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Fire crews tackle tyre blaze
Fire crews attended a small fire at a vehicle repair shop last night. Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue received a report that a fire had broken out in the open at the Butts Pond Industrial Estate, Sturminster Newton at 6:28pm on February 19.
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Weymouth landmark to light up in honour of good causes
The decision has been made as to which colour a major Weymouth landmark will light up each month. The Jubilee Clock along Weymouth Esplanade is set to light up different colours throughout the year once again, to celebrate the amazing work of local
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Restaurant owners urged to check fire safety arrangements
Firefighters have issued advice for anyone who lives above a food outlet as they could be at further risk in case of the event of a fire. Often places such as takeaway, cafes and restaurants have upper or lower floors where people live and the
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Trains not running from Weymouth due to planned works
Trains will not run from Weymouth during planned works. The lines between Weymouth and Dorchester South will be closed between Monday, March 18, and Wednesday, March 20, due to maintenance works. These works will impact South Western Railway
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Volunteers to restore part of nature reserve's historic landscape
A volunteer group is marking its 50th anniversary by helping to restore an historic piece of west Dorset landscape. The Dorset Countryside Volunteers (DCV) is a small group of volunteers that focuses on hands-on nature conservation work across
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Musicians to bring the traditional sound of Dorset in live performance
A group of traditional Dorset singers and musicians will be performing in Upwey. The Ridgeway Singers and Band (RSB) will be performing a concert at St Laurence Church, Upwey, on March 3. The performance will bring a celebration of local songs
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'Make school uniforms more affordable to help with cost of living crisis'
A west Dorset student wants to make access to school uniforms across the county better and more affordable for families. Stanley Bowden, a student at the Colfox School in Bridport and member of the local Youth Parliament, is on a mission to make
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Plans for shooting lodge withdrawn after objections
A SHOOTING Lodge application for the Up Cerne Estate, near Minterne Magna, has been withdrawn from the planning list. Both the Dorset Council Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty team and the authority’s Landscape Officer said they could not support
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Former Dorchester prop earns Wales call-up for Six Nations
FORMER Dorchester prop Harri O’Connor has received a call-up to the Wales squad for their Guinness Six Nations clash in Ireland on Saturday (2.15pm). Head coach Warren Gatland has chosen Scarlets tighthead O’Connor for the trip to Dublin in what
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Terras to use Hampton floodlight fiasco as motivation
WEYMOUTH will use the dramatic floodlight failures at Hampton & Richmond earlier in the season as extra motivation to beat the Beavers this evening (7.45pm). Manager Bobby Wilkinson and his players were twice forced off the field at the Beveree
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Magpies target victory at relegation rivals Tivvy
DORCHESTER Town still have “masses to do” as they enter another vitally important game at relegation rivals Tiverton Town tonight (7.45pm). The Magpies travel to Ladysmead with their hosts in 20th position, a placing Dorchester on Saturday jumped
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John Stewart on life at Bath Rugby and his Dorchester career
BATH and England age group ace John Stewart has revealed all about his career with the Somerset giants in an exclusive Q&A with the Dorset Echo. The 21-year-old front-rower spent his grassroots days at Dorchester RFC before Bath came calling
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'Massive' opportunity for Bees against Ham Rec
AN ENORMOUS opportunity to reach the Dorset Senior Cup final is not lost on Bridport boss Chris Herbst when his side hosts Hamworthy Rec tonight (7.45pm). With a kind draw steering them clear of any side ranked at Step 4 or higher so far, the Bees
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Dorchester beaten by Frome in eventful game
FROME 18 DORCHESTER 7 DORCHESTER were left to reflect on a late surge from Frome as the Somerset side won 18-7 in their Counties One Tribute Southern South contest. Although Dorchester returned from fourth-placed Frome empty-handed, they
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Shuttle bus 'under constant review' as 110k cruise passengers due
More than 110,000 cruise passengers are expected to arrive at Portland Port this season with its shuttle bus service still 'under constant review.' The port, anticipating its busiest cruise season after a record-breaking 2023, has just welcomed
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Man held for alleged threats to kill after 'assault' leading to armed police response
A man suffered a head injury after an alleged assault involving a metal ball in an incident that sparked an armed police response. Police including armed officers were called to Gerrards Green, Beaminster on Friday night. Police confirmed they
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Derelict cinema site could become housing
Plans have been put forward to turn a derelict cinema site into accommodation. The iconic Regent Cinema in Lyme Regis has been empty for the past seven years after a fire destroyed the auditorium back in 2016. The art-deco cinema on Broad
