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Adams reflects on Weymouth U23s' cup final agony
WEYMOUTH Under-23s’ manager Craig Adams admitted he “couldn’t watch” as the Terras lost the Hampshire Combination Under-23 Challenge Cup on penalties to Laverstock & Ford. Weymouth hit the bar through Elliot Rossiter before Archie Lovegrove’s penalty
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Magpies legend takes manager's job at Gillingham
FORMER Dorchester Town defender Neil Coates has been named as the new manager of fellow Dorset side Gillingham Town. Coates, who made a staggering 518 appearances for the Magpies, steps up from the Gills’ under-23 side to take charge of the senior
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Phillips cracks century as Puddletown break duck
BERE REGIS II 181 (6pts) lost to PUDDLETOWN 262-4 (20pts) by 81 runs PUDDLETOWN earned their first County Division Two victory of the season after an emphatic batting display set up an 81-run derby success at Bere Regis Seconds. Puddle skipper
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Weymouth skittle Witches to earn victory
WITCHAMPTON 95 (3pts) lost to WEYMOUTH 97-6 (17pts) by four wickets A FAST-BOWLING masterclass from Lloyd Beals and Adam Hoyes set up Weymouth’s second victory of the County Division One season at Witchampton. Beals (4-8) and Hoyes (4-14) had
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Penalty purgatory as Terras' U23s lose cup final
WEYMOUTH U23 1 Wragg 83 LAVERSTOCK & FORD U23 1 Lovegrove pen 44 (Laverstock win 6-5 on penalties) WEYMOUTH Under-23s suffered penalty purgatory in the Hampshire Combination Under-23 Challenge Cup final as Laverstock & Ford won
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D-Day historic flypast unlikely as planes grounded after fatal crash
A memorial flypast over Weymouth and Portland to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day looks set to be cancelled following the tragic death of a pilot in a crash. The aerial spectacular featuring Second World War-era planes is part of events across
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Weymouth medical practices complete merger
Two Weymouth GP practices have now merged. Dorchester Road Surgery and the Royal Crescent & Preston Road Practice have merged and are now known as the Weymouth Bay Medical Practice. The merger had been set to take place in April, but patients
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Latest planning applications for the Dorset area
THE latest planning applications submitted to Dorset Council include a plan for a painted mural and a plan for 26 homes in Weymouth. Here's a round up of the latest submissions to the council. CORFE CASTLE P/LBC/2024/02569 - 41 East Street
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Charity to hold taster day in hopes of recruiting more volunteers
A Dorset based charity is holding an open day in the hopes of welcoming new volunteers. Age UK’s North, South and West Dorset branch are inviting members of the public who are interested in volunteering with the charity, to come along to a taster
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Hunt for killer continues after woman stabbed to death: What we know so far
A MURDER investigation has entered its fourth day after a 34-year-old woman was fatally stabbed on the beach. As reported, yesterday afternoon a 17-year-old boy was released without charge from the murder probe. Officers have renewed their
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Man dies after being hit by train in Dorset
A MAN in his 40s has died after being struck by a train in Dorset. The railway line was temporarily closed to allow emergency services to deal with the incident. The incident occurred on May 26 between Poole and Wareham. At the time of
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Eamonn Holmes breaks silence after revealing split from Ruth Langsford
Eamonn Holmes has broken his silence to fans after it was revealed that he and his wife Ruth Langsford would be separating. The former This Morning presenter returned to his GB News slot today (Tuesday, May 28) after announcing that he and Ruth
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When is the Britain's Got Talent final? How to watch who wins the ITV show
Britain’s Got Talent’s latest series is due to end soon with the semi-finals well underway. A variety of acts have impressed the judges to get this far but who will make it to the final is still up for debate as the acts continue to perform, aiming
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Is NatWest down? Bank responds to users' online banking issues
NatWest users were reporting issues with the online banking service today (May 28). Users were left unable to access their bank accounts and pay money using the online service and app. According to DownDetector, issues started at around 5.30am
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Weymouth route to close for second phase of roadworks
Road resurfacing works along a major Weymouth route are to continue with the next phase of the project set to begin. Chickerell Road will be closed between Fiveways and the junction with Abbotsbury Road overnight starting tonight, Tuesday.
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Investigation into missing diver continues
The investigation into a diver who went missing is ongoing - says police. On Saturday a major search was conducted including helicopters and aeroplanes to find the diver reported missing off Dorset - who remains missing at this time. Lifeboats
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Man arrested following crash along major route
A man was arrested after a crash between Weymouth and Dorchester. Police were called to a two vehicle collision yesterday afternoon at Monkton Hill. A 27-year-old man from Wincanton was subsequently arrested on suspicion of a driving offence
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Dorset Echo readers can subscribe for just £4 for 4 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £4 for 4 months or over 40% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Brooks commits for 10th season with Terras
WEYMOUTH have secured experienced defender Calvin Brooks for the 2024/25 Vanarama National League South season. Brooks will stay at Weymouth for a 10th campaign in claret and blue, meaning he could reach the 350-game landmark next term. The
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Missing woman last seen in Weymouth found
A woman who was reported missing after last being seen in Weymouth has now been found. As previously reported, Kimberley White was reported missing having last been seen near the Rodwell Trail on Sunday, May 26. A spokesperson for Dorset Police
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Is it illegal to fly tip on your own land? Everything you need to know
The blight of fly-tipping is a common issue with household items being dumped on streets and parks across the country. While the law around fly-tipping on public land is clear, what legislation says about this issue on your own property can be
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Carol Vorderman is 'loving the freedom' of LBC Radio after being 'sacked' by BBC
Carol Vorderman is “absolutely loving the freedom” of being on LBC Radio after leaving BBC Radio Wales. The TV and radio presenter has criticised the BBC and its social media guidelines, saying “the people at the top of the BBC – Conservatives
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Yacht 'taking on water' rescued off Weymouth
A yacht off the Dorset coast needed to be rescued when it started to take on water. Weymouth lifeboat crews were called to assist the ten-metre yacht at around 6.55am yesterday. When lifeboat crews arrived the skipper had been able to stop
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Rural UK properties have had 'strongest house price growth over last five years’
Nationwide has said house prices in rural areas have increased faster than those in urban locations over the five years to the end of 2023. Property values in areas classed as predominantly rural have risen by 22% over the past five years, compared
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How to watch Clive Myrie’s Caribbean Adventure on BBC - see what it's about
BBC news presenter Clive Myrie is embarking on his second travel series this week, this time from the heart of the Caribbean islands. In Clive Myrie’s Caribbean Adventure, the 59-year-old will be exploring his personal connection with this beautiful
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Happy Birthday to the Dorset Echo - Our history over 103 years
TODAY, Tuesday, May 28 marks exactly 103 years since the first edition of the Dorset Daily Echo and Weymouth Dispatch was created. The paper you see today first rolled off the presses on May 28 1921. Here's a timeline of important events in
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Art installation went ahead on beach despite calls to cancel it
A CONTROVERSIAL art installation and protest went ahead on Sunday despite calls to cancel it. Artist Stephanie Lane of Speciesism.WTF premiered her work Fishing is NOT Human(e) on Sandbanks beach. The installation ‘demonstrated the suffering
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Major new plans for Weymouth sports centre
Plans have been drawn up for an extension to facilities at a sports centre in Dorset. The Redlands Leisure and Community Park, off Dorchester Road in Weymouth, could undergo a series of major changes after a planning application was submitted.
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Hundreds of students benefit from knife awareness campaign
Hundreds of students across Dorset have been taught about the dangers of knife crime thanks to a police campaign. Dorset Police took part in 'Operation Sceptre’, raising awareness around knife carrying and knife crime and the police response in
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BA flight attendants top tips for nervous flyers and the 'best' calming drink
Whether you’re a seasoned multi-centre trip flyer or a lover of the short-haul holiday, for many people, flights can be a source of stress and anxiety. A British Airways cabin crew member has now revealed her top tips for dealing with flights
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The community art group supporting youngsters
An arts and crafts community service in Weymouth is helping to support children's mental health and wellbeing. Houseworks Dorset CIC is a non-profit community arts organisation based in Weymouth and it has been helping children across the town
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Rare toads to be featured in popular BBC nature show
RARE amphibians are featured in the next episode of Springwatch, broadcasting live from a popular Dorset beauty spot. Hengistbury Head will host the crew at Springwatch as they explore some of the coast's conservation areas and rare inhabitants
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Sculpture park unveils ‘exciting new installations’
Dorset's internationally-acclaimed sculpture park has installed three new outdoor seating areas for guests to enjoy. Sculpture by the Lakes has increased its private hire capacity with the installation of three outdoor pods. The new venues
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Residents continue to fight to keep pedestrian level crossing open
A PETITION to keep a pedestrian level crossing open has been signed by more than 2,500 people. Residents are fighting to keep the level crossing in Wareham open, with Network Rail proposing to close it as part of its strategic plan for the area
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Former pupil becomes school's headteacher
A FORMER pupil has become her school’s headteacher. Amber Barter has returned to Ferndown Middle School after working as acting head of school for Broadstone Middle, which also falls under Castleman Academy Trust. After her time at Broadstone
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Historic gathering of 1940s steam trains to commemorate D-Day
HISTORIC 1940s steam trains are to appear at three-day extravaganza. Eight impressive 1940s Bulleid Pacific class steam locomotives will appear at Swanage Railway to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The three-day gathering is unlikely to
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Gran and grandson take on 10,000ft skydiving adventure
A grandmother and her grandson have taken on a skydiving adventure to celebrate their joint birthday milestones. Margaret Stone and her grandson Daniel Brown - both from Portland - skydived 10,000 feet to celebrate their 70th and 18th birthdays
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Jeremy Clarkson slams 'idiotic' national service and offers farming solution
Jeremy Clarkson has slammed the 'obviously idiotic' Tory proposal of national service for young Brits. The Diddly Squat Farm owner and Amazon presenter took to X, formerly known as Twitter, earlier today and offered an alternative solution.
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Rock bands to headline Dorset festival this summer
RAZORLIGHT and The Coral will be headlining Poole Harbour Festival this July. The annual festival promises to have something for everybody, with Indie rock performances from renowned bands and entertainment for all the family. More than 50
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PICTURES: Sights and sounds of seventeenth century battle come to town
THE sounds of the seventeenth century echoed around Wimborne this weekend as the town went back in time. Beginning the town’s first summer of history, hundreds of members of the English Civil War Society (ECWS) came to the town to reenact the Battle
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Pensioners to be promised £100 boost under Tory 'triple lock plus' proposal
Pensioners have been told they would get a tax break worth £2.4 billion a year as part of a “triple lock plus” plan from the Conservatives. The Prime Minister will announce on Tuesday that from April next year the income tax personal allowance
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Applications open for funding to benefit young people
Groups in Dorset have the opportunity to apply for funding to make a difference to communities and particularly young people. Community groups, education settings and volunteer organisations can now apply for funding through their Local Alliance
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Evening of musical hits and film favourites to be held in Weymouth
An evening of musical hits and film tune favourites will be held in Weymouth this summer. One Voice Choir & Upwey Music will perform popular tunes from Broadway musicals and renowned film soundtracks live at St Laurence Church in Upwey, Weymouth
