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Late lobbed Rec winner knocks out 10-man Bees

HAMWORTHY REC 2 BRIDPORT 1 BRAD Hill’s audacious 25-yard lob broke 10-man Bridport’s hearts as Hamworthy Rec progressed to the Dorset Senior Cup final with a 2-1 win at the County Ground. Bridport took the lead through a rare Riley Weedon

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Terras concede 95th-minute equaliser in chaotic clash

WEYMOUTH 3 Goodship 18, Bakrin 85, Rowan 89 ST ALBANS CITY 3 Jeffers 26, 28, Banton 90+5 WEYMOUTH were pegged back by St Albans City in a chaotic 3-3 draw in the National League South. Brandon Goodship put the Terras ahead but Shaun

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Terras in frantic St Albans draw - how it happened

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High Court told Dorset Council has no planning power over Portland barge

A COUNCIL acted lawfully by not requiring planning permission for a barge housing asylum seekers because its powers do not extend to its location on the sea, the High Court has been told. Carralyn Parkes, the mayor of Portland, is taking legal

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Wanted man thought to be on south coast arrested by police

A wanted man who may have been in Dorset has been arrested. Sussex police released images of a wanted man who failed to answer crown court bail in relation to ‘romance’ fraud allegations. A spokesperson for Sussex Police said: "Gordon Gallagher

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Café with soft play area targeted in burglary

Businesses in Poundbury have been targeted in burglaries which took place overnight. The café and soft play area 100 Giggles on Bridport Road was broken into between 5pm on Monday, February 26 and 8.15am on Tuesday, February 27. During police

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Man dies in crash that closed road for several hours

A 19-year-old man has died after his car hit a tree near Fordingbridge. Police were called at about 8.50am yesterday (February 26), to a report that a black Volkswagen Golf collided with a tree on Alderholt Road. The driver, a 19-year-old man

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Huge landslip on Portland

A landslip has consumed part of a popular walking path on Portland. Alastair Sharman-Courtney was out for his usual run along the South West Coast Path on Sunday, February 25 in the morning when he noticed that a large section of the cliff had

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Pedestrian in hospital after being hit by car

A pedestrian was taken to hospital after being hit by a car on the Granby Industrial Estate in Weymouth. A car was involved in a crash with a pedestrian on Albany Road around 5pm on Monday February 26. The pedestrian was taken to the hospital

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Paramedic who joined NHS at 18 appointed chief executive of ambulance service

A NEW Chief Executive has been appointed for Dorset's ambulance service. Dr John Martin has been appointed as the Chief Executive at the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. Dr Martin joined the Trust at the end of December

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Son "blown away" by support after run in honour of dad with Alzheimer's

Locals gathered at a pub to celebrate a man’s triumphant charity run in honour of his dad who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s last year. David Lloyd, 34, from Weymouth, set himself a challenge of running 48 miles with his friend Lee Beardmore, 44

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Top honour for group working on a better future for Weymouth

MEMBERS of a group who helped devise the Weymouth Neighbourhood Plan have been recognised with an award by the Mayor of Weymouth. Each year the Mayor awards the Ken Issacs Rose Bowl to a group or organisation which has done impressive work in the

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Hospital apprentices honoured at ceremony

The achievements of apprentices at Dorset Hospital have been celebrated with a special news award. Dorset County Hospital (DCH) held its first apprentice awards ceremony as part of National Apprenticeship week. This event celebrated the achievements

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Road closures ahead of water main works

Roads in Winterbourne Abbas will be closed for work in preparation for replacing a water main. Two roads off the A35 will be affected. Steepleton Ponds Road will be closed between its junction with the A35 and its junction with the B3159, a

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Water company retains award for customer service

An independent assessment has recognised Wessex Water for Customer Service Excellence (CSE). The water and sewerage company has retained the CSE quality mark award, an award it first picked up in 1996, after a report from the Centre for Assessment

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Talk on Dorset-born lifesaving royal surgeon

An association that focuses on local history and archaeology has adjusted its programme to hold a talk on a Dorset-born surgeon who saved the life of a king. The Dorchester Association for research into local history and archaeology is meeting

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Police urge residents to report drug related activities

Local communities are being urged to report any drug related activities in their area as part of a police crackdown. Dorset Police has issued a message for anyone who may know something about drug crime in their neighbourhood and is asking people

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At-risk leisure centre thriving under new management

USE of the Redlands Leisure and Community Park at Weymouth has exceeded expectations since Active Dorset took over its management in November 2022. A report says the centre has had its problems, including a leaking roof and some planned activities

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Council urged to act on 20mph limits for busy Dorset roads

DORSET Council has been accused of misinterpreting the rules around 20mph speed limits – putting some residents at unnecessary risk. Opposition councillors say, if they were elected in May, they will do better and make the authority more responsive

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Riverside mobile home refused lawful development clearance

A PROPOSAL for a lawful development certificate for a mobile home on a riverside plot at Briantspuddle has been refused. The site, close to the River Piddle, is currently used by Mr Guy Little from Bournemouth to maintain trees in the area.

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Dorset drivers rated among the 'safest in the UK'

Drivers in Dorset are rated among the least reckless on the roads. New statistics reveal that road users in the county can be considered some of most law abiding when it comes to speeding. The latest data available from the Home Office ranks

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Controversial battery storage site recommended for approval

A CONTROVERSIAL battery storage site for Chickerell is being recommended for planning approval next week – despite local opposition. Dorset Council planning officers argue that the facility, south of Coldharbour, is in the national interest and

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Club offers chance to take up new sport

A sports club is opening its doors to the public to raise awareness about the work of the National Lottery. National Lottery-funded venues are offering free entry, discounts and special offers through the National Lottery Open Week to say thanks

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Fire chiefs call for water supply guarantee in case of fire at battery site

FIRE chiefs have asked for careful consideration to water supply levels if a battery storage proposal for a site near Lytchett Minster is to go ahead. A decision on the application had been delayed while the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue

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Football club goes green with new floodlights

A local football club has installed new floodlights to lessen its impact on the environment. Dorchester Town Community Football Club announced new energy-saving floodlights at the Avenue Stadium off Weymouth Avenue. They were put up last week.

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Plans for pop-up coastal campsite approved

A 50-PITCH pop up campsite has been agreed for a site off Fleet Lane, Chickerell, for a period of up to sixty days. The site, at Seaview Farm, which runs down to the Fleet foreshore, will have five portable loos and three showers with stand pipes

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Man seriously injured after people 'break into home with weapons' and launch attack

A man has been left with ‘significant injuries' after reportedly being attacked by a group of people who broke into his home armed with weapons. Police are investigating the disturbing incident which saw armed officers swoop on a road in Bridport

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Terras expect 'better' defending against St Albans

WEYMOUTH manager Bobby Wilkinson is intent on seeing an improved defensive display from his players against St Albans City this evening (7.45pm). The Terras have conceded 11 goals in three home Vanarama National League South games, including the

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Change of cup venue no problem for Bees

THE change of venues from Magna Road to the County Ground does not disadvantage Bridport in their Dorset Senior Cup semi-final with Hamworthy Rec, according to Chris Herbst. Bridport must travel eastwards to the Dorset FA’s headquarters after two

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Magpies agree dual-registration deal for ace Hughes

DORCHESTER Town will review left-back Harvey Hughes’ progress after the Magpies agreed a dual-registration deal with Step 5 side AFC Portchester. Former Blackpool and Pompey youngster Hughes has joined fourth-placed Portchy in the midst of their

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Missed chances costly as Cherries punish Sports

STURMINSTER NEWTON UNITED 4 DORCHESTER SPORTS 0 STURMINSTER Newton United continued their pursuit of the Dorset Premier League title with a 4-0 win at the expense of Dorchester Sports at Barnetts Field. In beating Sports, the Cherries completed

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Stroke patients among first in country to be offered pioneering 'tickle' treatment

Health care providers across Dorset have teamed up to trial a pioneering treatment for stroke patients - involving tickling. Dorset HealthCare has joined forces with University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) for the trial of a treatment to help people

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Weymouth's wettest February ever - and the month's not done

Weymouth has just experienced its wettest February - and the month isn't even over yet. This month has seen a deluge of rain, sparking weather warnings and flood alerts both in the town and across the county and causing major disruption as rivers

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YouTuber ranks 'six worst places to live' in Dorset

A video by a YouTuber has listed the six worst places to live in Dorset.  The video, from the Youtuber whose real name is unknown, is titled 'Six disgusting towns in Dorset you need to avoid' and has nearly 200,000 views. Ranking predominantly

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Lovely jubbly as landlord and locals set for Only Fools and Horses-inspired adventure

IT WILL be lovely jubbly as the owner of a popular Chickerell pub embarks on a 700 mile cycle ride with two locals to raise money for good causes - inspired by a TV sitcom. Liam Coles of the Lugger Inn will be accompanied by pub regulars Roger