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Wyrill blasts quick fire 48 as Symene end losing streak

Symene Sports 254/9 (20pts) beat Broadstone Seconds 187 a/o (8pts) by 67 runs. Symene ended a run of defeats with a comfortable win over Broadstone Seconds on Saturday.. Skipper Leo Gurd won the toss and had no hesitation in batting first on

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White thrilled after fast start to Commonwealth games - but still 'far from her best'

BOXER Ruby White was left beaming after a blistering start to her Commonwealth Games – but insists she was far from her best. The 19-year-old comfortably defeated South Africa’s Thandolwethu Mathiba, as the Sturminster Newton boxer completely outboxed

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Bemainster fall to 45 run defeat despite gallant effort with ball

Despite a gallant effort with the ball, Beaminster CC fell to defeat by 45 runs away at Stalbridge CC on Saturday. Needing 235 to win after being made to chase, following their fourth toss loss in as many games, many Beaminster batters made starts

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Cricket club celebrates 140 years with special event

Some outstanding performances in Uplyme and Lyme Regis CC’s rich history were celebrated on Sunday when the club held its 140th anniversary at the King George VI Playing Field. More than a hundred players, ex-players, members, and guests attended

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Thirds suffer heavy 136 run defeat

WEYMOUTH III 114 (6pts) lost to POOLE TOWN V 250 (19pts) by 136 runs. WEYMOUTH Thirds were convincingly beaten by Poole Town Fifths as their return to Redlands ended in a 136-run defeat in Division Seven. Fred Burnham’s side had not played

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Seconds edge narrow one wicket win in hotly contested battle

 CATTISTOCK 233 (12pts) lost to WEYMOUTH II 235-9 (20pts) by one wicket Weymouth Seconds came out on top by a solitary wicket in a game for the ages at Cattistock. With regular skipper Mark Gregory away, Jack Taylor took the reins, and his

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Seasiders ride early storm to see off Marnhull in five wicket win

WEYMOUTH 124-5 (20pts) beat MARNHULL 121 (3pts) by five wickets WEYMOUTH rode out an early Marnhull storm to win by five wickets and earn back-to-back victories in Premier Two. Marnhull went off like a train after winning the toss and batting

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Man rescued after becoming stranded on rocks at beauty spot

A MAN was rescued from a Dorset beauty spot after becoming stranded on rocks. Just before 5.30pm yesterday evening, a 25-year-old man was cut off from the tide at Durdle Door after swimming around the coastline. Rescue teams from HM Coastguard

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Holiday park operator named Dorset's Family Travel Business of the Year

A 114-year-old business is celebrating a prestigious award win for its enduring commitment to family fun. Hoburne, a holiday park operator, has been named Family Travel Business of the Year at the Dorset Business Awards. The company, founded

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Classic car show captivates care home residents at Trinity Manor in Sherborne

Residents at a Dorset care home were taken for a trip down memory lane during a morning of classic cars and vintage charm. Trinity Manor Care Home in Sherborne hosted a classic car show within its grounds. The event featured a display of classic

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Dorset gardeners encouraged to make their garden a butterfly haven this summer

Gardeners in Dorset are being encouraged to take part in this year’s Big Butterfly Count. British Garden Centres is backing Butterfly Conservation’s annual project and hopes to inspire people to make small changes in their gardens to support butterfly

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Museum's 'fake organist' machine reveals church musicians could take a back seat

A fascinating artefact at Portland Museum reveals how church music was automated centuries ago. This Dorset museum artefact suggests that people only pretended to play the organ in the olden days. This early player organ, part of Portland Museum's

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Blandford Museum launches free summer holiday trail linking the town and museum

A museum in Dorset is inviting visitors to take a step back in time through a new, family-friendly experience. Blandford Museum has launched a free summer holiday trail, Around Blandford in 20 Objects, offering a journey through the town centre

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Sold out Dorchester play celebrates Dorset's remarkable women in lantern parade

A powerful new community theatre project is bringing hidden history to life. Unearthed has captivated audiences with its celebration of remarkable women from Dorset’s past, using music, storytelling and a glowing lantern parade. The performance

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£10,000 donation to bring comfort to Dorset families affected by cancer

A Dorset charity has donated £10,000 to help families affected by cancer. The Ducks & Drakes Cancer Trust has given £5,000 to Weldmar Hospicecare for its Cuddle Bed Appeal. These special beds allow loved ones to share time together comfortably

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Monster trucks set to cause mayhem at returning Dorset County Show in September

Europe’s largest monster truck is set to crush its way into the upcoming Dorset County Show later this year. The Dorset County Show is set to feature the return of Europe's largest monster truck as the headline attraction. Both Big Pete and

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Dorset project wins top prize at RICS South West regional awards

A Georgian mansion has been crowned a winner at a regional awards ceremony. Sherborne House in Dorset won the Refurbishment/Revitalisation Project category at the RICS Awards 2026 (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) for the South West, which

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Dorset emporium filled with antiques and nostalgia

Have you visited The Old Grainstore Emporium, based on the outskirts of Blandford, on a recently redeveloped industrial site: The Grainstore, Shaftesbury Lane, DT11 7EG? It’s an emporium like no other, packed with nostalgia and childhood memories—an

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“Unfit for human habitation” - Tenant claims hazardous home exposes housing failings

A 70-year-old former housing professional says a home approved for mutual exchange was “entirely unfit for human habitation”, leaving her temporarily homeless. Susan Hanwell, who has almost two decades’ experience in the social housing sector,

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NHS trust recognised for support to the armed forces community

AN NHS trust in Dorset has been recognised for its 'exceptional support' to military personnel, placing it among a select group of UK employers recognised this year, Dorset HealthCare has been awarded the prestigious Defence Employer Recognition

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Museum gets further council backing with £5k boost to cover pop-up rent costs

Weymouth Museum is set to receive £5,000 a year from the town council to help cover rent at its pop-up site. Councillors backed a new Service Level Agreement (SLA) despite concerns about pressure on the authority’s limited funding pot. The

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New marine ecology programme for young people and community green projects backed

Young people on Portland are to take part in a new marine ecology and sustainability programme thanks to the Dorset Community Foundation’s Wessex Water Environment Fund - which has also saved a Dorset schools' gardening and supported other projects

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Council considering funding sources to help keep popular festival alive

Dorset Council has said it is considering funding options for the Wessex Folk Festival and has invited organisers to discuss how the long‑running Weymouth event can be put on a more sustainable footing. The authority issued a statement after festival

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Custom motorcycle show set to return with hundreds of bikes on display

A major custom motorcycle event is set to roar back into Dorset next month, with organisers promising its biggest show yet. The fifth Dorset Chopper Show will take place at the Red Lion Hotel on the A352 in Winfrith Newburgh on Saturday, August