WEYMOUTH enjoyed the services of an international footballer - albeit for 24 hours.

England women's star Rachel Unitt joined the Terras to officially launch the club's new academy.

The scheme, run in partnership with Weymouth College, has been created to nurture local footballing talent at youth and female levels.

Everton star Unitt, 24, also toured schools in the Weymouth area and signed autographs before the Terras took on Forest Green Rovers at the Wessex Stadium on Tuesday.

For the full story see today's Dorset Echo.