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Firework display team to compete at national championships
A team from a Weymouth firework display company will be competing at a national championships this summer. Anytime Fireworks has been selected to take part in the British Firework Championships where they will compete against five other teams for
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Adams steps down as Terras' Under-23 manager
CRAIG Adams has chosen to step down as Weymouth Under-23s boss to pursue a senior job in football, the Terras have announced. The future of assistant Andy Yates, also Weymouth’s community officer, plus backroom staff Ray McNab and Ali McGivney,
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Blues 'really excited' by summer player dealings
PORTLAND United have the “nucleus” of their side completed for the 2024/25 Velocity Wessex League season, according to boss Kyle Critchell. Portland have so far confirmed 18 players in their 2024/25 squad, the most recent coming in the form of
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Dorset beat Wales to set up Wiltshire showdown
DORSET 228-3 (2pts) beat WALES NC 220 (70pts) by seven wickets DORSET maintained their slim hopes of reaching the NCCA Trophy quarter-finals with a seven-wicket win over Wales National Counties at Wimborne. Luke Webb’s charges must now beat
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Church offers free money coaching course
Free money coaching course are being provided in Dorchester to help people with the cost of living crisis. Dorchester Baptist Church is offering free money coaching to help people manage their finances in partnership with the charity Christians
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General election candidate was fined £2,000 for kicking dog
A Reform UK candidate standing at the general election was once fined for animal abuse in west Dorset. Garry Sutherland, 61, the party's candidate for Exmouth and Exeter East, was fined £2,000 fine for kicking a dog in Chideock. He was found
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Tropical gardens to host specialist plant fairs this summer
Plant enthusiasts will be able to take advantage of two specialist plant fairs this summer Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens will be hosting the first of two fairs this month, which raises funds for the conservation charity ‘Plant Heritage Dorset
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Batters blast Bere Regis to double win over Martinstown
BERE REGIS 218-5 (2pts) beat MARTINSTOWN 171-8 (0pts) by 47 runs & BERE REGIS 168-9 (2pts) beat MARTINSTOWN 140-8 (0pts) by 28 runs BERE Regis collected full points from their opening Dorset League T20 South West fixtures against Martinstown.
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Abbotsbury dismiss cricket hero Sangakkara for 16 on 'unforgettable day'
ABBOTSBURY Cricket Club were jubilant despite defeat to Shillingstone after sharing the pitch with Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara. Scorer of 12,400 runs in Test cricket, Sangakkara was one of the most formidable batters of his generation.
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WATCH: Dramatic car fire on main Dorset road
FOOTAGE captured by a resident shows a dramatic car fire on the A31. Flames were seen engulfing the vehicle at the side of the road, near Ringwood, on Saturday night, June 8, at around 10.45pm. Emergency services shut the major dual carriageway
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Driver zoomed in on winking selfie moments before killing motorcyclist in crash
A YOUNG driver’s winking selfie, that she had zoomed in on on her phone moments before she crashed into and killed a motorcyclist, has been released by police. Amber Potter, 23, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison after admitting
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Girls Aloud received their own special gift from Sarah Harding before she died
As Girls Aloud continues their epic UK comeback tour, the group recently shared the one special gift Sarah Harding gave to them before she died. Sarah announced she had breast cancer in August 2020 but died at the age of 39 in September 2021.
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Aldi recalls popular chicken as it is ‘unsafe to eat’ due to packaging ‘error’
Aldi has issued a “do not eat” warning and is recalling a popular fresh meat product stocked on its shelves. The supermarket is recalling Ashfields Grill 4 Garlic & Herb Chicken Kebabs because of a “labelling error” which shows an incorrect use-by
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How high can a garden fence between neighbours be in the UK?
Garden fences are everywhere in the UK with homeowners using them as a way to mark property lines while providing privacy. However, a number of regulations exist across the UK to control how tall these can be, leaving many in the dark. If you've
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Tributes pour in for This Morning star Dr Michael Mosley after body found
Tributes have poured in from across the country after Dr Michael Mosley's wife confirmed his death earlier today. Previously, a body was found in a treacherous area on the Island of Symi during the search. Dr Mosley had reportedly set off on
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Strictly's Giovanni Pernice 'blocks release of rehearsal tapes' amid bullying claims
Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice has allegedly "blocked the release of rehearsal tapes" with Sherlock star Amanda Abbington. This comes after his former show partner requested the release of the behind-the-scenes footage after
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Body found in search for Dr Michael Mosley on Greek island,
A body has been found in the search for Dr Michael Mosley, who went missing on the Greek island of Symi, its deputy mayor has said. It appears the body was found in a cave on Symi, a police official said earlier, according to Sky News. Volunteers
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Woman taken to hospital after falling 25 feet from wall
A woman has been taken to hospital after falling 25ft from a wall in Weymouth late last night. Emergency services were alerted to a woman having fallen from a height believed to be approximately 25ft from the back wall at Chapelhay - above the
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The coastal hamlet abandoned by 23 families
A WIND-LASHED coastal hamlet comes under the spotlight with some wonderful old photos this week. Stanton St Gabriel is a hamlet and civil parish in west Dorset, situated on the western slopes of Golden Cap on the Jurassic coast between Bridport
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Tributes paid to architect responsible for iconic town buildings
TRIBUTES have been paid to architect David Hedworth who was responsible for many of Bridport's iconic buildings. Mr Hedworth passed away on Friday, April 12 at the age of 91. He died at Weldmar Hospicecare after a nine year battle with Non-Hodgkin
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‘So nice we had to do it twice’ - Strictly Come Dancing winner shares baby news
Strictly Come Dancing favourite Louis Smith has announced he is expecting his second child partner Charlie Bruce. The pair welcomed their first child, daughter Marley Valentina Smith, in February 2021. Louis, who is a 4x Olympic gymnast won
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Found moths in your house? How to spot, prevent and get rid of them
Although moths are generally harmless, they can cause a bit of a nuisance. The insects can wreak havoc once they get into our homes and wardrobes by creating holes in our clothes and fabrics. A pest control expert has shared his expert advice
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Gavin and Stacey legend gives huge update on new Christmas special
Gavin and Stacey legend Joanna Page has shared a huge update with fans regarding the last-ever episode of the show airing on Christmas Day. The 47-year-old Welsh actress, who has played the role of Stacey for 17 years, is “100 per cent” sure that
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All Dorset candidates standing in July election announced
Candidates in Dorset looking for a seat in the House of Commons have been announced ahead of the July election. Across the county there 8 seats up for grabs, all of which are currently held by the Conservatives, when residents go to the polls
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Calls for action to tackle yobs on riverside path
CALLS have been made to tackle yobs causing trouble at a beauty spot. Police have stepped up patrols at the riverside walk along the Frome in Dorchester following multiple reports of anti-social behaviour - including a shocking attack on a duck
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Try this stunning walk taking in Dorset's last remaining branch line
This circular walk leads you along a mile of the old Maiden Newton to Bridport railway branch line into the lovely village of Toller Porcorum which once had its own railway station. Then, a stroll over sheep fields, along a country lane, around a dairy
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Dorset named one of the most popular holiday destinations
Dorset has been named the third most popular holiday destination in the South West, according to a recent study. Together Travel, a travel and tourism company, compiled a list ranking the top holiday destinations in the South West. The areas
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Enjoy more than 20 artists painting in open gardens today
A group of artists will be painting in the gardens of historic homes when they are opened for the public. The historic village of Abbotsbury will open two of its houses with two commercial gardens and a tea-room on Sunday, June 9. To tie in
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PHOTOS: Folk festival returns for 42nd year
FOLK music, dancers and art brought Wimborne Minster alive during the three-day weekend of festivities. The Wimborne Folk festival returned for its 42nd year in a sea of colour and noise as the much-loved procession made its way through the market
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Fireman signs off after 30 years for 'well deserved' retirement
A FIREFIGHTER has retired after 30 years' service responding to more than 10,000 incidents. Station commander Mike Parkes, of Ferndown fire station, has clocked up more than 190,000 hours of service over the past three decades. Having joined