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Bournemouth boss Iraola on visiting Weymouth and summer plans
BOURNEMOUTH manager Andoni Iraola could be among the crowds flocking to Weymouth this summer. Iraola, 41, has been spotted milling around the seaside town with his family on numerous occasions during his first year in charge of the Cherries.
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Dorchester make light work of Broadstone
DORCHESTER 148-4 (20pts) beat BROADSTONE 145 (4pts) by six wickets DORCHESTER closed the gap to Wessex Internet Dorset Premier League leaders Bere Regis with a simple six-wicket victory over Broadstone at Dorchester Rec. Gautham Rajendar’s
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Popular cafe on sale for £7.5m six months on
SANDBANKS’ most popular café remains up for sale more than half a year after it was put on the market. Jazz Cafe, in Shore Road, was put on the market for £7.5 million by the current owners who have been at the café for the past 28 years.
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Young campaigner warns of danger of 'stripping' town of its youth centre
A youth worker who ran in recent local elections says more needs to be done for west Dorset youngsters - as a town youth club battles for survival. Alani Cook, 20, from Bridport, stood as an independent town councillor for Bridport’s Central Ward
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Can I fly-tip garden waste? Find out if it's illegal and the rules to know
As the warmer months of the year are now upon us, we can’t help but want to spend more time in our garden. Whether that’s hosting barbecues with family or friends, a bit of sunbathing every now and again or even spending hours chasing your dog
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Seasiders shine to complete hat-trick of wins
WEYMOUTH 275-8 (20pts) beat COMPTON HOUSE 153 (7pts) by 122 runs ALL-ROUND performances from Neil Walton and Lloyd Beals have lifted Weymouth to their third win on the bounce, with the Seasiders defeating Compton House by 122 runs. An undermanned
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Striker Fletcher exits Magpies to join Dorset rivals
WIMBORNE Town have lured striker Will Fletcher from Dorchester Town for the 2024/25 Southern League Premier South season. Fletcher scored 10 goals in 21 appearances for the Magpies after joining from Poole Town midway through last season. Due
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Dorset netballers affected by Team Bath's Super League snub
TEAM Bath Netball’s exclusion from the new Netball Super League 2.0 is “bittersweet” for young talent in the South West, according to coach Kelly Browne. A founding member of the Super League in 2005 and having won the title five times since its
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Springwatch presenter urges people to volunteer to help protect wildlife
With the BBC's popular Springwatch series broadcasting from Dorset in full swing, people are being encouraged to get involved with wildlife volunteering. Springwatch is currently live on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer and is being broadcast from RSPB
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Dorset Post Office selected to circulate new banknotes featuring King Charles
Poundbury Post Office has been chosen as one of a select few branches where new banknotes featuring the King's portrait will be issued from today. People will be able to snap up the new-look currency at selected Post Office branches, with Poundbury
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Former Magpies striker Thomas nets FOUR goals for Scotland
FORMER Dorchester Town youth product Martha Thomas scored four goals as Scotland defeated Israel 5-0 in Budapest to remain unbeaten atop Women’s Euro 2025 qualifying Group B2. It was the second time in quick succession the two sides had faced each
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Bike ride was sixth biggest globally out of nearly 1,000 cities
THIS year’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Bike Ride was the largest event yet in Dorset. More than 1,000 motorcyclists took to the roads of Dorset on May 19 to raise money for men’s mental health and prostate cancer charities – smashing last year’
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Magpies secure first new addition of the summer
DORCHESTER Town have unveiled Tom Bragg as their first new addition of the summer. The centre-back joins after leaving Salisbury, who will play at Step 2 next season. After playing 15 games, Bragg, 21, won promotion with the Whites to the National
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Get up close to nature with guided tours of historic ground's gardens
People in Dorset will get the chance to have a wander through the gardens of a historic ground with guided tours. The head gardener of Kingston Maurward will be giving two tours of the picturesque gardens at the historic building near Dorchester
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Wellbeing wildflower project in full bloom
An array of flowers that were planted as part of a wellbeing project have bloomed across a community in Dorset. Flowers planted by the Nature for Wellbeing project have been blooming across Poundbury, welcoming the start of summer. The
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'No rise in crime despite social media theories about asylum seeker barge'
Residents on Portland have been assured that crime is down - despite 'theories by social media commentators' about the asylum seeker barge. However concerns have been expressed about domestic violence on the island and the ongoing problems of anti-social
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Why Bobby Brazier's preparation for Soccer Aid has been 'tough'
In preparation for Soccer Aid, actor Bobby Brazier said he went through a “tough session” with his ex-footballer father Jeff Brazier. The EastEnders star, 21, is taking part in the match at Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge ground raising funds for
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Love Island fans 'gobsmacked' as reality TV star Joey Essex enters villa
Joey Essex has become the first celebrity contestant to enter the Love Island villa as the new series gets underway. The dating series returned on June 3 and introduced more contestants to the villa with host Maya Jama entering in a white dress
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Why is Keir Starmer a Sir? This is when the Labour leader was knighted
Keir Starmer is a former Chief Prosecutor whose “entire” career has been about “securing justice for those that need it”, according to the Labour Party website. Just some of his previous work includes representing people on death row as a human
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Dates and times revealed for Red Arrows Dorset flyover
AN INTERNATIONAL aviation favourite will be making multiple flyovers across the county in the next few days. According to Military Airshows, the Red Arrows will be arriving at Bournemouth Airport at 9.47am on June 5 to fuel up before heading to
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'I can't believe they made that mistake'- BBC mixes up towns on D-Day special
The BBC's mix up of Weymouth with Poole on a D-Day special has left a town councillor 'slightly concerned'. During a special episode of Antique Roadshow commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day, viewers were shown a series of maps with ports
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Power tools stolen from construction site
POWER tools were stolen from a construction site on Portland. It is reported that entry was gained to a construction site on Hamm Beach Road near the Lidl supermarket and several power tools were taken. These included a petrol generator, laser
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Krispy Kreme to give away free doughnuts across the UK this week - how to claim
Go nuts for Doughnuts? Krispy Kreme is offering free doughnuts for one day only and here's how you can claim yours. The multinational doughnut and coffee chain has announced that it will be celebrating National Doughnut Day this year by offering
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Popular drink sold at Morrisons and more recalled due to exploding cans
A popular York IPA has been recalled from shelves on a precautionary basis due to reports of cans exploding. Brew York is recalling its Juice Forsyth IPA, which is sold at stores including Morrisons, following the reports that cans have exploded
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Arrest after woman injured in bottle attack
A woman from Weymouth has been arrested after allegedly assaulting and injuring another woman with a bottle. As reported, a woman in her 30s was taken to hospital with a cut to her neck following the incident on King Street on Sunday, June 2 -
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Dramatic picture shows caravan fire that closed main road
This dramatic picture shows the caravan fire that closed the A35. Shortly past noon yesterday (Monday, June 3) a towed caravan caught fire on the A35 Bridport Road near Martinstown. Fire crews and police attended the blaze. The fire service
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Fault on train at Weymouth causing delays
TRAINS leaving Weymouth are facing delays due to a fault on a train near the station. Train services running to and from Weymouth Station may be delayed. Disruption is expected until around 1pm today. A spokesperson for South Western Railway
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Everywhere you can get brand new King Charles bank notes from today
Brits will begin to notice a change in their bank notes from today, as notes featuring the King’s portrait enter circulation. It is the first time the sovereign has been changed on the Bank of England’s notes. The new notes will co-circulate
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All events across ten Dorset towns for D-Day anniversary
D-DAY will be celebrated across Dorset with a huge variety of events planned across the county. On Thursday towns across west Dorset will mark 80 years since the allied forces crossed the English Channel to storm the beaches of Normandy, a pivotal
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Car and van crash on busy road
A CAR and van were involved in a crash on Portland Road in Wyke Regis last night. The two vehicles were seen after the crash at around 8pm on Monday, June 3. The southbound lane on A354 Portland Road was partially blocked by the crash.
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Child Benefit payments delayed as thousands of claimants left without money
Thousands of Child Benefit claimants have been left without payments this morning, HMRC has confirmed. The issues are a result of a problem with the system that sends the cash directly into claimants’ bank accounts. The benefit, claimed by
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Everything on Nigel Farage's political career as he becomes leader of Reform UK
Nigel Farage is a name that many will likely be aware of in the world of UK politics, and he has made a surprise announcement that he will be standing in the 2024 General Election. The 60-year-old has been revealed as the new leader of Reform UK
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Drivers warned over common summer mistake that could land them £1,000 fine
Motorists in the UK have been warned they could face fines of up to £1,000 for driving in a common piece of summer clothing. With summer finally here, many of us will be planning days out in the coming weeks and months. As temperatures begin
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Technology park visit inspires pupils
School children in Weymouth were given special access to tech companies in Dorset. A group of Year 5 pupils from Southill Primary School took part in an educational adventure at the Dorset Innovation Park - the county's only Enterprise Zone - a
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TV veteran bags new job in Dorset
BROADCASTER Eamonn Holmes has got a new job at a Dorset-based travel firm and its recruitment arm. Not Just Travel and The Travel Franchise have scooped up the breakfast TV veteran who will attend the companies’ conferences and international events
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'Café is Weymouth's hidden gem'
LAST week I called into the Nothe Café with my friend for a cup of coffee and a light breakfast. This wonderful cosy place is surely Weymouth’s hidden teashop gem. The coffee mugs were gigantic, and beautifully made. We had fresh baked rolls
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Fears that vital local group could cease to exist
Volunteers behind a Weymouth community group which looks after two popular attractions fear that the group may cease to exist if it doesn't get more support. The Friends of Rodwell Trail and Sandsfoot Castle has been running for around 15 years
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Former restaurant to be transformed into apartments
A FORMER Weymouth harbourside pizza restaurant is to be converted into two apartments. The building, shared with the Harbour Masters team, at 13 Custom House Quay, previously had a restaurant on the second and third floors. Dorset Council has
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Dorset autocentre announces 'exciting' expansion
A DORSET autocentre has announced plans to expand its business. DCM Tyre & Autocentres is an automotive service centre with garages in Shaftesbury and Blandford. The garages offer a range of services for various types of vehicles, including
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Election costs in Dorset set to top £1 million
WITH a month to the General Election, it has been revealed that election costs in Dorset could top £1million. The May local council elections, where around two-thirds of the electorate did not vote, is thought to have cost a similar amount, just
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Roadworks set for Weymouth relief road
THE relief road between Weymouth and Dorchester is to be closed for overnight roadworks. The A354 Monkton Hill, near Dorchester, will be shut between 8pm and 6am from Monday, June 17 to Thursday, June 20. Highways workers will carry out essential
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Tests to check safety of riverbank which was in danger of collapse
Delayed tests to check the safety of a riverbank were due to be carried out this week. Due to poor weather in February, Dorset Council was unable to test the soil nails on the bank of the River Stour bordering the A357 in Sturminster Newton.
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Firefighters take on gruelling challenge for charity 'close to their hearts'
A group of Weymouth firefighters took on a gruelling challenge to raise money for a charity ‘close to their hearts.’ Seven on-call firefighters from Weymouth Fire Station roughly aged between 19 and 55 decided to take on the London West Tough Mudder
