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What's going to happen to Weymouth's park and ride?

What's going to happen to Weymouth's park and ride?

THE future of the underused park and ride in Weymouth is uncertain as negotiations continue surrounding the loss-making service.

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ARSON: The car on Hillbourne playing fields in Weymouth was deliberately set alight. Picture courtesy of Dorset Police

Arsonists set fire to car on playing fields

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Lesley Brinkworth after losing four stone

Meet Lesley - she lost four stone in a year and now loves swimming and walking

Richard and Jane Till

It 'Asda' be you - couple celebrate their big day by marrying in their uniforms

Market argument leaves one man injured - police appeal over hit-and-run driver

Market argument leaves one man injured - police appeal over hit-and-run driver

Have your say on advertising boards

Have your say on advertising boards

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Junior Doctors to strike tomorrow

Junior doctors to strike tomorrow

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IN THE DOCK: See who has been before the courts this week - April 5

IN THE DOCK: See who has been before the courts this week - April 5

SENTENCED: Joseph Hennessy.

Man, 20, with 'real future' spared jail after court heard he dealt cannabis to friends to fund his own habit

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Dan Dench

DO IT FOR DAN! Team set for three peaks challenge to fund seizure detection dog

West Dorset District Council gambling consultation only gets one response

ALL BETS ARE OFF: Gambling consultation gets just one response

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Weymouth Ukuleleans at Fish and Ships 2015

Fish, ships and maritime history ready to launch at festival this weekend

Cash stolen in break in at Weldmar fundraising store

Cash stolen in break in at Weldmar fundraising store

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Holy Trinity Pupils - Picture supplied by school 23/03/2016

Room to improve in school’s report

The opening of the first drawing studio built in the UK for 100 years at the Arts University Bournemouth. Zaha Hadid DBR RA..

Tributes paid to inspirational architect Dame Zaha Hadid

St Mary's Middle School, Puddletown - 050813, Picture GRAHAM HUNT HG11064

Baroque concert to raise funds for new textiles room

Dorset Police are appealing for information after a car was set on fire in Bridport

Police investigating car arson in Bridport

Sport

Football: Terras v Leamington live match updates

LiveFootball: Terras v Leamington live match updates

Weymouth take on the Brakes at the Bob Lucas Stadium, in a crucial Evo-Stik Southern Premier Division clash.

WEARING THE ARMBAND: Terras’ defender Calvin Brooks Picture: MARK PROBIN

Terras: Calvin’s proud to lead Weymouth

SENT OFF: Bridport’s Gary Bulman was dismissed late on Picture: GRAHAM HUNT/HG13423

Football: Bridport Reserves respond to land shock win

Rugby: Rugbyathon raises 40,000 for club and charities

Rugby: Rugbyathon raises £40,000 for club and charities

IN FULL FLIGHT: Perdi Digby and Kayleighs Star

Equestrian: Perdi wins Pony of the Year Intermediate Grand Prix title

CUP MISSION: Ashley Smith, in action against Pewsey Vale Picture: DORSET MEDIA SERVICE

Football: Blues ‘underdogs’ for semi-final tie

PLAY ON: Referee William Bull allows Mark Molesley to carry the ball away with an advantage on Saturday Picture: DORSET MEDIA SERVICE

Terras: Weymouth looking to hit top gear

RETURN: Keeper Alan Walker-Harris

Magpies: Walker-Harris to keep his place

END OF AN ERA: Matt Condliffe scores the final goal of Trevor Senior’s reign in charge Picture: ALISTAIR HOOD

Football: I’m not leaving on bad terms - Senior

POINTS FROM THE BOOT: Dorchester’s George Foot Picture: JOHN GURD/JG17380

Rugby: Stretched Dorchester are given a thumping

BIG IMPACT: Khylo Farley (with ball) was at the heart of everything for the hosts Pictures: CHRIS DAVIS

Rugby: Leatham’s troops earn vital victory

IMPRESSED: Bridport’s Ricky Stubbs put pressure on Puddletown Picture: ROB QUINCEY/RQ074

Rugby: Bridport too strong as Villagers suffer

EXIT: Manager Trevor Senior

Football: Senior steps down as Bridport boss with immediate effect

BACK IN ACTION: William Fox-Pitt

Equestrian: William Fox-Pitt delighted with competitive comeback

ALL SMILES: Mosterton handler Anthony Honeyball Picture: GARY DAY/PINNACLE

Racing: A week of joy for red-hot Honeyball

National Sport

Andy Ward to lead independent review into Dr Mark Bonar affair

Andy Ward to lead independent review into Dr Mark Bonar affair

Recently-retired Assistant Chief Constable Andy Ward will lead the independent review into UK Anti-Doping's handling of the Dr Mark Bonar affair.
Argentina and Australia will return to Twickenham in October for a Rugby Championship clash

Twickenham to host Rugby Championship Test between Argentina and Australia

Aston Villa will take no further action against Gabriel Agbonlahor

Aston Villa take no further action over Gabriel Agbonlahor holiday conduct

Nick Blackwell, pictured, collapsed at the end of his defeat by Chris Eubank Jnr

Michael Watson: I was shouting for referee to intervene in Nick Blackwell fight

Anthony Joshua fights Charles Martin for the IBF heavyweight title on Saturday

Anthony Joshua hits back at "jealous" Tyson Fury

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Theatrical farce will deliver thespian fun

Theatrical farce will deliver thespian fun

A THEATRICAL farce will be calling into Weymouth as part of its UK tour.

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Dorchester Drama Club ride again with Ladies Day play this week

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Dangers of leaving

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Moderate teaching union rejects Government's education reforms

Moderate teaching union rejects Government's education reforms

The prospect of industrial action over the Government's education reforms has edged a stage closer after one of the country's more moderate teaching unions overwhelmingly rejected proposals to privatise schools.
The walkout is the fourth round of strikes by the BMA in a dispute over new contracts for junior doctors

Nearly 25,000 operations cancelled as junior doctors stage fourth strike

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Kayleigh Haywood's body was found on farmland five days after she went missing (Leicestershire Police/PA)

Man admits rape and murder of Kayleigh Haywood, 15

The Royal College of Surgeons made clear its misgivings in a letter to the six CCGs

Royal College of Surgeons accuses NHS bosses of 'contravening guidance' on care

Nostalgia

LOOKING BACK: Another side to Weymouth

LOOKING BACK: Another side to Weymouth

LOOKING Back regular Geoffrey Pritchard has once again come up with some fascinating pictures of the Weymouth area from days gone by.

The Boy Bishop

LOOKING BACK: More memories of the Boy Bishop

THIS is a picture of the scout hut in Symondsbury at Shutes Lane.The photograph belongs to Gill Evans - whose husband Martin, is in the centre of the picture unfurling the banner.

LOOKING BACK: Scouting for information on hut

Terence Stamp and Julie Christie in Far from the Madding Crowd

LOOKING BACK: See Dorset on film with screening of Hardy classic

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Police incident in Poundbury

Police incident in Poundbury

POLICE and paramedics were called to an incident in Poundbury this morning.

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Travelling market finds its way back to Dorchester

Travelling market finds its way back to Dorchester

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Greys Bridge, London Road on eastern entrance to Dorchester, Concerns over pedestrian safety, 09/03/2016, PICTURE: FINNBARR WEBSTER/F18017

Fears for pedestrian safety at Dorchester bridge

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JG17567. 15.03.2016. Concerned about drivers using South Street, Dorchester, from left, David Taylor, Nigel Alexander, Glenn House and Kathy Kilburn. Picture:JOHN GURD JG17567.

Traders anger at motorists ignoring pedestrianised zone

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