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Volunteers needed for scout group

A scout group in Weymouth is looking for people to volunteer and help support local children and the activities they take part in. Weymouth South Scout Group are based in Rylands Lane in Wyke Regis and are made up of several sections, from Squirrels

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Good night's work for Terras, says Molesley

WEYMOUTH boss Mark Molesley admitted the Terras “got loads out of the game” after beating Hamworthy Recreation 4-0 at the BJM Stadium. Goals from Ezio Touray, Francis Amartey, Trialist B and Malachi Linton gave Weymouth a comfortable start to their

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Historic landmark to host new festival

An iconic Dorset landmark will be hosting part of a national archaeology festival.  Badbury Rings will be hosting a weekend of guided walks, hands on activities and art activities, as part of the Council of British Archaeology’s Festival of Archaeology

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General Election 2024 results RECAP: Updates across Dorset

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Major homes development in village given go-ahead

AN 18-home development has been agreed for a site off Acreman Street, Cerne Abbas. It follows a refusal for a similar scheme two years ago. It will use the one hectare paddock of a 1950s' bungalow known as ‘Swanhills’ which will be retained

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Terras' new man Genesini slots in 'seamlessly' on debut

NEW Weymouth signing Brooklyn Genesini slotted in “seamlessly” on his Terras debut, manager Mark Molesley believes. Versatile right-back Genesini, 22, was a free agent after Swindon Town released him back in May. Genesini played for hometown

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Terras earn comfortable win at Ham Rec

HAMWORTHY RECREATION 0 WEYMOUTH 4 Touray 5, Amartey 33, Trialist B 60, Linton 71 WEYMOUTH ran out comfortable 4-0 winners at Hamworthy Recreation to get their summer friendlies under way in style. First-half goals from Ezio Touray and

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Triangle's chase falters against Witches

PORTLAND RT 175 (8pts) lost to WITCHAMPTON 207-9 (20pts) by 32 runs PORTLAND Red Triangle’s difficult County Division One season continued with a 32-run home loss to Witchampton. Matt Randell’s men were set 208 to win but the Witches’ formidable

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New leaders Dorchester tackle Sherborne - cricket previews

⁠DORCHESTER skipper Gautham Rajendar believes the 100-over format suits his side going into a clash at Sherborne tomorrow (1pm). Dorchy struggled in the T20s during weeks six to eight but picked up a well-calculated victory over Poole last time

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Critchell content as Blues showcase 'real talent' in win

KYLE Critchell heralded an evening full of positives as Portland United got their pre-season campaign off and running with a 5-1 win over Sturminster Newton United. Portland went 3-0 up by half-time as Jamie Symes, Pat Jenkins and George Stuttle

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Ex-Magpies loanee Lolos to 'thrive' under pressure at Bolton

FORMER Dorchester Town loanee Klaidi Lolos is backing himself to “thrive” under the “expectation and pressure” that comes with playing for Bolton Wanderers. Lolos, 23, spent two months on loan with Dorchester when at parent club Plymouth Argyle

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Lifeguards return to more beaches for summer

RNLI lifeguards will begin their patrols on Saturday for the summer season at Greenhill in Weymouth, Lyme Regis and West Bay. Lifeguards will continue their daily patrols from 10am-6pm on these beaches up until Sunday, September 1. They have

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Man denies dangerous driving in cement mixer lorry crash that injured two children

A MAN has appeared in court to deny driving dangerously following a cement mixer lorry crash that seriously injured two children. Stephen Farrant was at Weymouth Magistrates Court on Wednesday, July 3 to plead not guilty to two charges of causing

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100 year-old bench at historic home of Dorset author successfully restored

A bench that sat at the historic home of a Dorset-born author has been restored and reinstated. The National Trust announced the restoration of Thomas Hardy’s original bench at his former home at Max Gate in Dorchester. Removed for conservation

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'Not viable': Residents remain 'disappointed' at cruise ship bus drop-off point

RESIDENTS remain 'disappointed' at a shuttle bus drop-off point for cruise ship passengers - as hundreds more visitors arrived. Buses are continuing to use the narrow roads behind Brewers Quay to drop off and pick up Portland Port cruise ship tourists

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Seagulls found dead at algae-hit lake

A  SHOCKED resident has told of discovering half a dozen dead seagulls on a algae-hit lake in Weymouth - prompting authorities to investigate. The gulls were found in the Swannery area of Radipole Lake where a green film is covering the water near

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Two Dorset MPs projected to lose seats

DORSET could have two new MPs by tomorrow morning according to the exit poll. South Dorset MP Richard Drax and West Dorset MP Chris Loder are projected to lose their seats.. The exit poll is predicting a Liberal Democrat GAIN from Conservatives

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Firefighters tackling heathland blaze with smoke blowing across major road

FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a heathland blaze which has caused smoke to blow across the A31. The fire service were called to Cannon Hill Plantation at 5.29pm on July 4 after report of a heath fire. There are currently six pumping appliances in

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PICTURES: Your polling station pets

It's become a fun tradition at election time.  As people make the way to polling stations, so do their dogs.  The hashtag #dogsatpollingstations has grown in popularity over the years on social media - and Dorset Echo readers did not disappoint

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New bar planned for former town bank building

A new bar is planned for a former bank building in a town centre. An application to turn the old HSBC, at 17 East Street in Bridport, into a café and bar has been submitted to Dorset Council. It says the purpose is 'to create a friendly bar

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Dog walker distressed after thief 'tries to steal her French bulldog'

AN attempted theft of a French bulldog in a Dorset park is being investigated by police. The owner, a woman aged in her 70s, was walking her dog in King’s Park, Bournemouth, between 2pm and 2.10pm on Tuesday.  Dog owners across the county are

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Two vehicle crash causes traffic chaos on busy road

DELAYS ARE building after a two-vehicle crash on a busy road in Dorset. There is heavy traffic due to a crash involving a car and a motorbike on the A31 near Sturminster Marshall. A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: “We received a report

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PICTURES: Red carpet out for glamorous prom arrivals

The sun shone down on Portland students who attended an evening to remember by the waterside. The students from Atlantic Academy made their way up the red carpet for their year 11 prom at Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy. Unusual

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Cancellations to services at Wareham after passenger illness

LINES are disrupted after reports of a passenger being taken ill on the train. Due to a passenger being taken ill at Wareham the line towards Weymouth is disrupted. Travel disruption is expected until 6pm. A spokesperson for Southwestern

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I'm a nutritionist: This is 'one of the best superfoods' and how to eat more

A nutritionist has named spinach as 'one of the best superfoods' as she explains how we can all add more of it to our diet.  The versatile leafy green is teaming with nutritional value and can be a delicious addition to a variety of dishes.

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'Steady' stream of voters head to polls in Dorset for General Election

SOME polling stations in Dorset attracted a steady stream of people as residents turned out to cast their vote in the General Election. Polling stations - which included churches, community halls, pubs and youth centres - opened at 7am today, giving

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Customer loses more than £10k in bank fraud

More than £10k has been fraudulently withdrawn after a card and PIN was intercepted in the post and then used in Dorset. Sometime between Monday, April 15 and Monday, April 22, a bank card and PIN number were intercepted in the post at an address

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Man arrested following car and motorbike crash

A man has been arrested following a two vehicle crash in Weymouth.  As previously reported, the B3159 Dorchester Road was partially blocked due to a crash near the Queen Victoria Statue at 4.26pm on Wednesday, July 3.  Dorset Police has today

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Arrests after raids linked to 'human trafficking'

Arrests have been made in relation to human trafficking in Dorset. Raids were carried out at addresses on Tuesday and Wednesday. They came as part of an investigation by Dorset Police’s Safeguarding Hub into reports of sexual exploitation and

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Why are pencils used at polling stations and can you use a pen instead?

Occasions such as general elections and local elections will see people go to their local polling stations to vote in person. There are a number of rules to follow, including not taking or posting any pictures of the inside of the polling station

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RECAP: Dorset voters head to the polls on election day 2024

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Can you be fined for blocking a fire exit in the UK? The rules you need to know

Fire exits can be lifesaving if a fire breaks out in a work building or someone’s home. Fire exits should always be kept clear in case the worst did happen, so people are given the greatest chance possible to escape. But can you be fined in

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The 15 foods you can safely eat when they've gone out of date

While you might often check the expiry date of your favourite foods, sometimes it can be fine to eat them when they've gone out of date. To help cut down on unnecessary food waste, Brits are being encouraged to eat foods that have gone past their

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General Election 2024: Do I need ID to vote?

As millions of us head to polling stations to cast our vote at today's General Election, it is important to remember ID so that you can make your voice heard. For the first time at a UK General Election, voters in England, Wales and Scotland will

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Dorchester hosts evening concert of iconic TV themes

A jazz concert featuring some of the most memorable and iconic TV themes is coming to Dorchester.  Musician Paul Higgs will present Classic Jazz TV Themes at the Corn Exchange in Dorchester at 7.30pm on Friday, July 12. He will be performing

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'Ambition' to raise levels of pay for Dorset care staff

DORSET Council leader, Nick Ireland, is encouraging Care Dorset to pay all of its staff the real living wage. The amount has been set for 2024 at £12 per hour for those over 18, £13.15 an hour for those in London. Cllr Ireland told a shareholders

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Firm applies to keep more goods vehicles

AN APPLICATION has been made to alter a goods vehicle operator's licence in Portesham. Craig Pile & Adam Pile Trading as GP Metals & Spares Ltd of Bramdon Lane, Portesham, DT3 4HG, is applying to change an existing licence. The firm wishes

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Taxi worker pleased with punishment over 'dirty immigrant' slur

A taxi office worker who was the victim of racist abuse from a disgruntled customer says she is pleased by the sentence he received. As previously reported in the Echo, Leo Pragnell pleaded guilty to racially abusing Fleetline Taxi worker Avril

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EastEnders boss teases return of legendary characters to mark 40th anniversary

EastEnders boss Chris Clenshaw has teased the return of a flurry of legendary characters to help mark the 40th anniversary of the show. He said that fans of the BBC soap opera could expect to see more familiar faces in the run-up to the programme's

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Child safeguarding programme extended after successful pilot

A safeguarding programme in Dorset has been extended after a successful pilot found to have benefitted families. Dorset Council's Safeguarding Families Together (SFT) programme has been extended for another year into 2025. The programme, which

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More same-sex marriages taking place in Dorset

More same-sex couples got married in Dorset in 2022 than before the coronavirus pandemic, new figures show. It comes as more same-sex marriages took place across England and Wales than in any year since it became legalised in 2014. Campaign

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More patients being discharged from hospital to specialist spaces

CLOSER working between a care provider and NHS Dorset has seen an increase in the use of specialist spaces for patients being discharged from hospital. But more could be achieved by better awareness of how the system works – according to the boss

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Dorset among top ten in England for recycling

Dorset Council is one of the top ten councils in England for recycling according to new research. Enviro Homes Renewables ranked councils in England based on the percentage of waste in each council that is sent for reuse, recycling, or composting

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Pen pals' letters keep friendship alive for more than 50 years

A FRIENDSHIP of more than 50 years has been kept alive with letters between a Weymouth woman and her pen pal who lives hundreds of miles away. Lynda Kjolaf, 75, from Weymouth, met Jan Oliver when they both trained to be teachers in Durham in the

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Free summer activities for children with special educational needs

Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can enjoy a family fun day during the summer holidays. Shine21, a charity supporting parents/carers who have a child aged 0-7 with Down Syndrome, will be holding a family fun day at