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Match abandoned after Seasiders rebuild following poor start
RAIN played spoilsport in Weymouth’s Round 12 clash against Stalbridge, with the match being abandoned after 33 overs of play. Stalbridge couldn’t have asked for a better start from their opening bowlers as Nelson Burles and Simon Sweatman (1-16
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Major road to close tonight for maintenance
Planned roadworks are set cause disruption this evening with a full road closure in place overnight on the A35. Work will resume on maintenance and repair work on the A35 trunk road between Bridport and Dorchester from 8pm this evening (Monday,
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Magpies record back-to-back wins in pre-season
The MAGPIES recorded back-to-back pre-season wins after goals from Shaquille Gwengwe, Luke Pardoe and Sean Wright secured a 3-1 win over Rayners Lane. Tom Killick's side followed up victory over Hamworthy United with a comfortable win over the
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Huge generator stolen from farm
A huge generator has been stolen from a Dorset farm. Officers from Dorset Police’s Rural Crime Team are investigating the theft from a farm in North Dorset and issuing an image in a bid to locate it. It is understood that the incident took
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'Great sadness' as beloved attraction shuts suddenly
Soft play area Sharky's Fun Factory in Weymouth has announced it has closed its doors for the last time. The soft play area on Albany Road on the Granby Industrial Estate made the announcement on social media today. Sharky's Fun Factory on
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Players can 'hold their heads high' after Hampshire defeat
Dorset Cricket walked away from their defeat to Hampshire with their 'heads held high' on Sunday - despite a 140 run defeat. Hampshire scored 336-8 as Dorset were bowled out for 196 at the The Leaze ground in Wimborne. The 50 over NCAA showcase
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Closure of town road for works
A TOWN road is being partly closed overnight for resurfacing work to take place. London Road in Dorchester is shut for night works which began on Friday, July 19 and will continue until Wednesday, July 24. These works are taking place between 8pm
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Road blocked after four vehicle crash
A crash involving four vehicles along a main route in Dorset caused the road to be blocked. A crash was reported on the A352 North View around 10.28am today (Monday, July 22), between Seven Ash Common Road in Holnest to Watery Lane in Longburton
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Hospital impacted by global IT outage
A Dorset hospital was impacted by a global IT outage. Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester saw some of its administrative systems briefly impacted. Fortunately, the clinical systems for patient care were not affected and after a short period
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Drugs probe after 'disturbance involving group with knives'
An investigation continues after a violent incident broke out in Weymouth. Four teenagers have been released on bail after they were arrested on suspicion of affray and being concerned in the supply of class A and class B drugs. As previously
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Dorset mum angered over daughter 'left in limbo' at morgue
A Doeset mum is angry after it took more than six weeks for her daughter to be properly laid to rest. Susan Hodgetts' daughter Zoe Loudon-Godfrey, 50, was spending time in Somerset with her partner when she suddenly became unwell and breathless
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KFC refuse to say if new branch will ever open
FAST food chain KFC has refused to say if it will go ahead with a new branch in a Dorset town centre. Nine months ago, the American fried chicken restaurant was given approval by BCP Council to open a new branch in Lansdowne Crescent, Bournemouth
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Police appeal for missing girl, 15, with links to Dorset
Police are appealing for information about a missing 15-year-old with links to Dorset area. Trowbridge Police are appealing for information about Summer, 15, who was reported missing from Westbury in Wiltshire, who may have attempted to travel
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Youths cause 'nuisance, rubbish and damage' at allotments
Police have been made aware of anti-social behaviour at an allotment in Dorchester. According to police reports, youths have been seen gathering at the Hawthorn Road Allotment, causing damage and leaving behind rubbish, with their presence seen
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Village manor was owned by last wife of Henry VIII
These evocative old photos show the village of Bradpole from 1922 onwards. Bradpole was once a farming village surrounded by typical Dorset countryside and was expanded in the 20th century. They were taken by Bridport photographer Claud Hider
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Dorset NHS trusts pay £28 million in maternity and childbirth failings
A total of £28 million has been paid out in childbirth and maternity medical negligence claims from Dorset NHS trusts over a four-year period, findings reveal. Dorset County Hospital Trust has paid out £16m in damages, while University Hospitals
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'Weapons collector' fined for ordering stun gun on Wish
A 'weapons collector' who ordered a stun gun from China was warned by Magistrates to make sure his collection is legal after being fined. Oliver Tubb, of Park Lane in Weymouth, appeared before Weymouth Magistrates’ Court on Friday, July 19.
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Woman in court for stealing balaclava from shop
A woman who stole a balaclava from a Weymouth shop on Christmas Eve has been fined for breaching her conditional discharge. Magistrates said she had 'disregard' for the sentence previously imposed by the court. Kyra Anderson, 21, was charged
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Campaigner given 'confidence' by initial Covid-19 Inquiry findings
A Weymouth campaigner for children suffering with Long Covid has acknowledged the first report from the Covid Inquiry. Sammie McFarland, founder of the charity Long Covid Kids, has said that chair of the Covid-19 Inquiry Baroness Hallett has made
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Community hails 'ideal' local shop at grand opening ceremony
A community has hailed an ‘ideal’ convenience store after its grand opening. The Manor Park Premier Convenience Store on Mellstock Avenue in Dorchester was officially opened on Friday, July 19 at around 3.25pm. Swathes of schoolchildren, parents
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Monument restored for ceremony celebrating 'Elephant Man' surgeon
A monument in Dorchester to a formal royal surgeon was repaired in time for a ‘moving ceremony’ to mark the centenary of the internment of his ashes. A crowd gathered to mark the centenary of the interment of ashes of Sir Frederick Treves, at
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Driver with no licence or insurance caught 'driving eratically' in Weymouth
A MAN was caught driving without a licence or insurance in Weymouth. Dimitri Stergio, of Wood Green in London, appeared before Weymouth Magistrates’ Court on Friday, July 19. He was assisted by a Greek interpreter. He pleaded guilty to
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A fascinating look into the past after dig under old Weymouth reveals town secrets
MEMBERS of the public were invited to learn more about the history of Weymouth as archaeologists presented findings from a recent excavation. The dig took place underneath the old council offices at North Quay, which has since been demolished and
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Pictures: Villages battle it out in tug-of-war contest as old tradition revived
A WINNER has been crowned in the "Battle of the Piddles" tug-of-war contest between teams from two similarly named Dorset villages. Organisers said the contest was a great way of bringing communities together. The villages of Piddlehinton and
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Tourist attraction wants to reveal its hidden history
One of Weymouth's most popular tourist destinations is hoping to get more than £800,000 funding to restore a secret part of its history. Nothe Fort has revealed that it has passed the first stage of a lottery bid application to get funding to restore
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Lifeline bus service axed after 23 years
A long-running community bus service for elderly residents hailed as a ‘vital lifeline’ has been scrapped due to a lack of funding. Operators said they were saddened to stop the service but they had no alternative. The Axe Valley Ring and Ride
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'I will not be returning to Weymouth and will tell my friends with kids to stay away'
I HAVE just spent a week in Weymouth with my two small children and have found everyone very friendly and helpful. However I will not return and will be advising my friends with young children to stay away. The reason for this is the horses