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Brave Magpies fight back to earn incredible 4-4 draw at Totton

AFC TOTTON 4 Lee 17, 80, Hallett 43, Rendell 60 pen DORCHESTER TOWN 4 Koszela 61, Spetch 66, Fletcher 76 pen, Gwengwe 88 DORCHESTER Town pulled off an astonishing comeback to draw 4-4 at AFC Totton having been 3-0 and 4-3 down at Snows

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Magpies share eight goals in Totton thriller - how it happened

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Weymouth Beach set to reopen tomorrow

Beach levelling works which saw a section of Weymouth beach closed are set to finish tomorrow night. The annual works to level out the sand on the beach began on Monday, February 26, and are on track to finish tomorrow evening (Thursday, February

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Sports centre hosts day of activities to promote community wellness

A sports centre in Dorchester is inviting locals to participate in free taster classes as part of its wellness day. To celebrate the leap year, 1610 Dorchester Sports Centre are hosting a day of activities on February 29 to promote wellness and

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March against McDonald's alleged support of Israel

A march protesting against a popular fast-food franchise is set to take place this weekend in Weymouth. The Dorset Palestine Solidarity Campaign (DPSC) is planning to hold a rally and march on Saturday, March 2. Starting from the Weymouth Jubilee

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TV star inspires students with careers talk

A star from a popular TV show was welcomed to a secondary school in Weymouth for a careers talk. Antiques expert Paul Atterbury, best known for his appearances in the BBC programme Antiques Roadshow, attended Wey Valley Academy to give Year 10

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Police warning on rogue traders

Police are warning Dorset residents to be wary of rogue traders on their doorsteps. Officers have issued advice on how people can identify these rogue doorstep tradesmen. A spokesperson for Dorchester Police said: “Gardens, plants and trees

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Dog friendly health walks taking place around Weymouth

An event aimed at getting people walking with their four-legged friends in a group environment has started in Weymouth. The volunteer-led Dorset health walks take place every Monday from 1pm, meeting at the entrance to Lodmoor Country Park.

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Police advice over drugs in children's parks

POLICE have issued advice on keeping parks in Dorset a safe space for children. Dorset Police has urged members of the public to look out for dugs in play areas. A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "Parks should be a safe space for children

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Community to come together and clean up neighbourhood

Residents are coming together to clean up their neighbourhood. A spring litter pick is set to take place in Chickerell on Saturday, March 2, at 10am. Volunteers are encouraged to meet at Willowbed Hall and take part in the community litter

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Strictly star set to perform 'spectacular' show

One of the UK's best-loved and most accomplished entertainers will be visiting Weymouth as part of a brand new nationwide tour this March. Anton Du Beke of Strictly Come Dancing fame is bringing his new show to Weymouth Pavilion on March 7. 

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Cameras being used to catch litterbug motorists

Cameras are now being used to catch people who litter whilst out driving. Dorset Council's waste services is urging people to take their rubbish home with them and not dump it on the streets whilst out in their cars.  Those caught on camera

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Evening of 90s dance music in aid of youth club

IT is time to go back into the 90s for an evening of dance music in aid of a youth club. An evening of 90s Dance Music at Weymouth’s Pavilion is set to thrill music and dance lovers and raise vital funds for the area’s only remaining full-time

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Community group to host jumble sale for 'vital funds'

A Weymouth community group is having a ‘massive spring sale’ to raise vital funds. The Veterans Hub on Portland Road will be hosting a jumble sale on Saturday, March 2, from 10am at its community café. The sale comes amid fears that the Veteran

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Terras 'absolutely battered' St Albans in second half - Wilkinson

WEYMOUTH manager Bobby Wilkinson insists the Terras “battered” St Albans City in the second half of their 3-3 draw at the Bob Lucas Stadium. Weymouth took the lead when Brandon Goodship blasted home Teddy Howe’s cross, but St Albans’ top-scorer

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Killick hails striker Lee ahead of Totton clash

DORCHESTER Town manager Tom Killick will this evening be reunited with Tony Lee, a player he rates as “the best striker in the league”. Killick’s new club tackle AFC Totton at Snows Stadium tonight (7.45pm), with Lee having recently moved to the

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Terras leave door open for Torquay striker Ash

BOBBY Wilkinson has left the Weymouth door open for striker Brad Ash amid the plight of Torquay United. Ash, 27, was the golden boot winner at the Terras last season, scoring 24 goals in 52 appearances as Weymouth beat the National League South

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Puddletown beat rivals Dorchester to reach cup final

PUDDLETOWN 35 DORCHESTER II 12 PUDDLETOWN overcame nearest and fiercest rivals Dorchester Seconds 35-12 at Greenfields to reach the Counties Three South Cup final. Puddletown go on to face Swanage & Wareham Seconds in the final on Saturday

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Woman in court in connection with alleged hit and run which injured 12-year-old boy

A WOMAN has appeared in court in connection with an alleged hit and and run crash in Weymouth in which a 12-year-old boy was injured. Anita Lizinkiewicz, of Drake Avenue in Chickerell, appeared before Weymouth Magistrates' Court yesterday to plead

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Violent crime crackdown: Calls for special unit to tackle serious crime

DORSET'S Police and Crime Commissioner says the creation of a special unit is needed to help tackle violence in the county. He spoke after a spate of violence and serious crime in Weymouth and surrounding area over the past month including several

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Shoppers brand store closure 'despicable' amid final few days of trading

SHOPPERS have been searching for last-minute bargains at a big-name store which is due to shut this week. Electrical retailer Currys is closing its store at Jubilee Retail Park in Weymouth on Friday, March 1. Staff at the Weymouth store have

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Sign to Weymouth attraction removed four years after closure

A SIGN pointing towards a former Weymouth attraction has finally been removed - more than four years after it closed down. But other signs for long-closed attractions remain in place as councillors question why it's taking so long to get them down

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'Landslips occurring almost daily' at west Dorset beach following heavy rain

Landslips are occurring almost daily at a west Dorset beach following heavy downpours. After a large amount of rainfall hit Charmouth in recent weeks, the cliffs appear to be crumbling more frequently. Ali Ferris, Earth Marine and Environment