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Dorset dumped out of T20 after two big losses
DORSET were knocked out of the NCCA T20 Super 12s after two large defeats at Oxfordshire’s Gordon Taylor Oval. Luke Webb’s men needed to finish top of Group Four, beating Oxfordshire and Cambridgeshire, to advance to Finals Day. However, they
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Killick explains Waterfield and Efedje exits
DORCHESTER Town have confirmed the departures of midfielders Jonny Efedje and Lewis Waterfield. Efedje joined the Magpies midway through the 2023/24 season after exiting Gosport, while Lewis Waterfield was one of the first signings of the Glenn
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Batters fire Martinstown to victory at Chalke
CHALKE VALLEY 240-2 (7pts) lost to MARTINSTOWN 243-4 (16pts) by six wickets MARTINSTOWN struck an early blow in the Wessex Internet Dorset Premier Two title race with a statement six-wicket win at Chalke Valley. Chalke, who have rushed up the
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Residents reminded to not overfill glass collection boxes
Dorset residents are being reminded not to overfill their glass collection boxes. Dorset Council waste services are urging members of the public who may have lots of empty glass bottles and jars to think about collection crews who have to pick
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Ex-Terras forward Rose wins promotion in Scotland
FORMER Weymouth forward Ahkeem Rose is celebrating promotion with his new club in Scotland. Rose moved from the Terras to Ayr United in the summer of 2023, having scored 21 times in 63 matches for the Dorset side. However, after netting only
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PHOTOS: Bikes rev up for the Distinguished Gentlemen's Bike Ride
OVER a thousand bikes rumbled through the conurbation as part of one of the world's biggest Distinguished Gentlemen's Bike Rides. The biggest Distinguished Gentlemen's Bike Ride in England rode through Dorset after departing from Poole Quay at
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Firefighters called to blaze in town centre
Firefighters were called to a blaze at a building in Dorchester this morning. Crew from Dorchester and Weymouth Fire Station were called to deal with a property fire in North Square, Dorchester. The incident was first reported around 8.58am
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All you need to know about BBC’s Rebus – how to watch and full cast list
The BBC’s adaption of Rebus based on the best-selling books by Ian Rankin has officially dropped today (May 17). The long-running detective series has previously appeared on ITV featuring John Hannah followed by Ken Stott, but it has now been given
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Raging Gogglebox fans call for 'joyless and horrible' show star to be axed
Fans of Gogglebox have called for long-time star Mary Killen to be axed from the show with many branding her "joyless and horrible". In the most recent episode of the Channel 4 programme, the contributor from Wiltshire was left appalled after witnessing
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Coronation Street legend at risk of going blind after heartbreaking diagnosis
Coronation Street legend Lisa George has revealed to fans that a recent diagnosis could result in her becoming blind. The 51-year-old actress is best known for playing Beth Sutherland (Tinker) on the ITV show for the last 12 years. However,
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Dragon’s Den star reveals he nearly died on a recent holiday in Mexico
Ex-star of BBC’s Dragon’s Den, Duncan Bannatyne, has revealed that he almost died while on a recent holiday in Mexico. The 75-year-old was bit by a dragonfly which led him to suffer a severe and life-threatening allergic reaction. Bannatyne
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BGT judges furious as act throws food and wine over them in shocking display
Britain's Got Talent returned to our screens tonight, May 18, as acts tried to impress the judges tonight with their unique talents in the 17th series of the show. The latest round of auditions saw comedians, magicians, singers, dance acts and
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Swimmer's hopes to make Paralympic team gets a big boost
A YOUNG swimmer from Bridport has had his hopes of making the Great Britain Paralympics team boosted. Harry Stewart, 20, has been awarded £1,000 from the Dorset Community Foundation’s Lord Lieutenant’s Fund for Young and Talented. The fund
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Man held boy at knife point and raped him on fishing trip
A MAN held a boy at knife point and forced him to remove his clothes before raping him on a fishing trip, a court heard. Paul Robins, 59, was convicted by jury of sexual assault and two counts of rape against a child under the age of 13. Dorset
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Residents of this Dorset town are among most unlikely to win Postcode Lottery
Research has revealed that a Dorset town is amongst the unluckiest areas for winning the Postcode Lottery. Dorchester has ranked among the top 10 most unlikely places to have the winning postcode. The town ranked tenth on the list, with a total
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Dorset holiday park named 'one of best in world'
A holiday park on the Jurassic Coast has received a coveted award recognising it as 'one of the best in the world' thanks to top reviews. Freshwater Beach Holiday Park in Burton Bradstock has announced that it has won Tripadvisor’s Travellers’
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Church to hold free concert for D-Day anniversary
A church in Weymouth is holding a free concert to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. St. Nicholas Church in Broadwey will be hosting the concert and afternoon tea on Saturday, June 8, from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Family and friends are welcome
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Retirement complex opened by Dame Esther Rantzen celebrates 10th birthday
Residents at a housing complex for the over 60s in Dorchester celebrated its tenth anniversary. Residents at Barnes Lodge, an independent living retirement block in Bridport Road, marked the event with a party. The very first homeowner moved
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Popular festival to return after last year's cancellation
A popular festival celebrating trade unionism is gearing up to return this summer following last year’s cancellation. The Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival is a family-friendly festival commemorating the struggle of the six farmworkers from the village
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Probate notice following death of Weymouth woman
A PROBATE and trustee notice has been published for a woman who has passed away in the Weymouth area. It is for Katrina Margaret Johnston of Crecy Residential Home, 45 Spa Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5EP, who died on June 3, 2023. READ MORE
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Popular BBC show to broadcast live from Dorset
NATURE show Springwatch will be hosting its latest series at a Dorset nature reserve later this month. The BBC show starring Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan will broadcast live from RSPB Arne in Purbeck starting on Monday, May 27 at 8pm.
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Avast ye - it's the return of a popular pirate festival
A popular event is set to take over a seaside spot in West Dorset. West Bay's annual Pirates Day will be dropping anchor on Sunday, May 26, from 12pm to 5pm. A mix of pirate-themed games to entertain visitors of all ages will take place on
