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Meet the new mayor of Weymouth
Weymouth has a new mayor. At a full meeting of Weymouth Town Council last night, councillors voted unanimously in favour of Cllr Jon Orrell. Cllr Orrell represents Melcombe Regis on both the town council and Dorset Council. He was a GP
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Road blocked after two car crash
There were delays to traffic along a major route out of Weymouth on Wednesday after two cars crashed. Traffic was backing up along the A354 Weymouth Way on the approach to the Manor roundabout near to Dorchester Road and the Morrisons supermarket
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Meet your councillors and hear what they have been doing
DORCHESTER’S annual town meeting is taking place as an informal event today (May 16) in the Corn Exchange. It will be opened at 11am with committee reports presented at noon and continues until 1pm. Dorchester Town Council say the event, which
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Former Terras star named Plymouth Parkway boss
FORMER Weymouth midfielder Chris McPhee has been named as the new manager of Plymouth Parkway. McPhee in two spells played 116 times for Weymouth, scoring 13 times, before his exit in the 2015/2016 season. He comes in to replace Lee Hobbs,
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Terras agree terms with goalkeeper Benfield
WEYMOUTH will welcome back Gerard Benfield for the 2024/25 Vanarama National League South season after the goalkeeper agreed terms with the Terras. Benfield played the majority of Weymouth’s games last season, chalking up 30 appearances in all
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Hundreds gather for special marine parade marking 200 years of RNLI
Hundreds of people gathered around Weymouth harbour at a special marine parade to mark the 200th anniversary of a life-saving service. On the evening of Tuesday, May 14, more than sixty boats mustered into Weymouth Bay before entering the harbour
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Eastleigh forward Beale joins Portland
PORTLAND United have secured their first new addition of the summer as forward Freddie Beale joins the Blues for the 2024/25 season. Beale is a teenage forward under the Eastleigh umbrella and featured prominently for the Spitfires’ development
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Fire crew tackle "out of control" bonfire
A large unattended bonfire was found to be out of control in North Dorset. Fire crews from Sturminster Newton were called to a large suspected bonfire which was out of control in the Okeford Fitzpaine area at 10.51pm on Tuesday, May 14. Once
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Weymouth lawyer named Mentor of the Year at annual event
A lawyer from Weymouth has been named “Mentor of the Year” for the second time in three years. Barry Baines, 78 , received the award at the Association of Regulatory & Disciplinary Lawyers (ARDL)’s annual dinner in Guildhall on Friday, May 10.
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Competition to design banner for leading conservation charity
Nature enthusiasts across Dorset are being encouraged to embrace their creative side and design a banner for a leading wildlife charity. Butterfly Conservation is calling on nature enthusiasts to design a brilliant banner which will have pride
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Changes to plan to convert shop into home
WORK is continuing to convert a Dorchester corner shop into a home – with some minor changes. The Monmouth Road shop has been empty since 2018 after being offered for sale as a going concern from 2015. Despite some interest and a reduction in price
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Latest planning applications decided by council
Dorset Council planning applications which have been decided on Monday, May 13. Full details can be seen by visiting the Dorset Council website and using the reference numbers provided below. South & West Dorset P/LBC/2024/01318 3A St Alban
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Dorset 'one of most profitable places to have holiday let'
Dorset is one of the most profitable places in the UK when it comes to owning a holiday let, according to a new report. Letting agency Sykes Holiday Cottages says properties in the county have annual incomes averaging £27,200. This is compared
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Therapy dog providing support for customers at play café
One café in Dorchester has a very unique member of staff. Rosie the eight-year-old basset hound is not only part of the team at Nikki's Little Play Café, she is also thought to be the only resident therapy dog at a play café in the UK, and possibly
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Dorset & Wilts survive Berkshire fightback to win
DORSET & WILTS 39 BERKSHIRE 28 CURRENT Bill Beaumont Championship Division Two holders Dorset & Wilts emerged victorious with a 39-28 win over Berkshire at Bestwall. Weymouth & Portland trio James Newsam, Billy Hayne and Reece Makin all
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Bere Regis upset champions Wimborne
BERE REGIS 195-7 (20pts) beat WIMBORNE 145 (5pts) by 50 runs BERE Regis threw down the gauntlet to the rest of the Wessex Internet Dorset Premier League, beating reigning champions Wimborne by 50 runs. Bere have this season been challenged
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Dorch Seconds victorious in Puddletown derby
PUDDLETOWN 176 (7pts) lost to DORCHESTER II 221-7 (20pts) by 45 runs DORCHESTER Seconds made it a winning return to County Division Two with a 45-run success at Puddletown. After winning the toss and electing to bat, the county town side amassed
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Classy Lewis hits maiden Martinstown century
MARTINSTOWN 267-3 (19pts) beat HAMWORTHY REC 264-8 (6pts) by seven wickets HENRY Lewis cracked a stunning unbeaten 109 as Martinstown recorded back-to-back home wins, defeating Hamworthy by seven wickets at Lower Ashton Farm. Lewis lifted his
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Killick wary of external interest in Magpies' players
TOM Killick expects a clambering for the signatures of his promising young Dorchester Town squad this summer. Together with previous boss Glenn Howes, Killick was responsible for a Magpies squad that constructed a superb 12-game unbeaten run towards
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Late Wimborne blast steals win from Weymouth
WIMBORNE II 223-6 (19pts) beat WEYMOUTH 221-9 (8pts) by four wickets WIMBORNE Seconds came out victorious by four wickets over Weymouth in a topsy-turvy encounter in the second round of County Division One. The Seasiders posted 221-9 batting
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Study day at historic home will delve into the Tudor rebellions
Delve into Tudor history with a study day at an historic home in Dorset. Athelhampton House and Gardens are hosting the event at the house on Athelhampton Road near Dorchester on Saturday, June 1 from 9.30am to 5pm. Visitors will learn more
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Public invited to have say on homes plan at redundant farm site
Developers are asking for the public’s thoughts on a proposed housing scheme at a former farm site in Dorchester designed by a Poundbury architect. Leaper Homes will be submitting a planning application for seven homes on a redundant farmyard site
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Cyclist left with fractured spine due to woman's 'inconsiderate driving'
A 75-year-old woman caused a crash which left a man with six broken bones in his spine, a court heard. Kathleen McDonald pleaded guilty at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court to causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving. A court heard
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11-year-old schoolgirl crowned double winner at DJ competition
An 11-year-old schoolgirl from Dorset received two awards for her stand-out DJ skills at a Dorchester music festival. Street In The Park returned to Dorchester’s Borough Gardens on Saturday, May 11 and hosted the “Up and Coming DJ Competition”
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'Ignored' residents step up campaign against port shuttle buses with protest planned
Residents in the Rodwell area of Weymouth are stepping up their efforts in a campaign to move a shuttle bus drop-off point for cruise ship passengers travelling from Portland. Anger is mounting over the traffic chaos caused by the shuttle buses
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Singers to celebrate 30 years with cake at free concert
A group of singers from Dorset are celebrating their thirtieth anniversary with a free concert. The Occasional Singers will be giving a free performance at St Mary’s Church on Edward Road in Dorchester to mark the occasion. It will take place on
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Bowls club bowled over by £750 boost
A bowls club in Dorset have received a major boost with a £750 donation. The Blandford Bowling Club on Milldown Road received the funds from retirement home developers, McCarthy Stone. Funds will go towards the upkeep of the club and improving
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Weymouth Beach scoops prestigious quality awards ahead of summer
Weymouth has once again been recognised with two prestigious awards for the quality of its beach. Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy announced today the winners of the coveted Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for this summer - and among them is
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Pharmacist says 'increasingly unlikely' he will open new site on Portland
Plans to open a new pharmacy on Portland have taken a hit due to long certification waits and difficulty finding premises. Following the closure of the Boots Pharmacy in Fortuneswell earlier this year, pharmacist Stephen McGonigle began looking
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Duck race and fun day in memory of Weymouth man raises more than £2k for charity
A popular event returned to Dorchester, raising £2,600 for a cancer charity. Tom Brown’s pub hosted the rubber duck race for the fifth year in a row in memory of Matthew Hoskins. Matthew, from Weymouth, tragically passed away in August 2014