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'I'm going to run a marathon every day - for a year'
A Portland man is taking on a mammoth challenge of 365 marathons in 365 days. Josh Aloft, 29, is a personal trainer (PT) from Portland. Next year, he is aiming to begin a huge challenge, running a marathon (26.2 miles) on Portland every day
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Town's community spirit praised after 'magical' outdoor show
Weymouth's Dusk Til Dark show has been hailed as a 'magical' moment for the town. The streets were light up for two evenings over the weekend as a mesmerising display of light, music, and community togetherness filled the town.. The event,
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Terras find out next FA Cup opponents ahead of replay
A trip to Forest Green Rovers awaits Weymouth in the Emirates FA Cup fourth qualifying round - should they get through Tuesday night's replay. The Terras will have to overcome Winchester City in the third qualifying round replay if they are to
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Arrest after serious assault in town centre
A man has been arrested in connection with an assault in Weymouth town centre. The incident occurred at around 12.50am on Sunday, September 29 near to the junction of Caroline Place and Westham Road. It was reported that a man aged in his 30s
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Car catches fire on the A35
A car caught fire on the A35 near Puddletown last night. The vehicle caught fire yesterday evening, and a crew from Bere Regis Fire Station were called to attend at 10.14pm. However, due to the nature of the fire and the heavy rain, the fire
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Bees buzzing after late comeback seals win
BISHOP LYDEARD 2 BRIDPORT 3 Bridport made it three wins from three as they came from two goals down to beat Bishop Lydeard in the South West Peninsula League. The home side put themselves 2-0 before Sol Ayunga pulled one back just before
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Huge delays both ways on A35
HUGE tailbacks have been reported on the A35. Drivers are experiencing delays of around 25 minutes on the A35 in both directions between Bridport and Dorchester. One lane is closed on either side whilst grass-cutting works take place. Drainage
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Child neglect probe as two arrested in town centre
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Revealed: Dorset Echo Beautician of the Year
Your votes for the Dorset Echo Beautician of the Year 2024 are in and counted, and we are delighted to announce that the winner of the prestigious title of Dorset Echo Beautician of the Year 2024 is Hidden Beauty, 34a Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth.
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Train services resume after 'vital' track replacement completed
Train services resumed this morning between Castle Cary and Weymouth following a week-long closure. The track, known as the of the Heart of Wessex line, was closed for 'vital upgrades' by Network Rail as engineers replaced around a mile’s worth
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Road blocked as lorry carrying straw catches fire
A large vehicle has caught fire and is blocking a road in both directions. Fire crews are dealing with the lorry fire on the A303 at Deverills Back, Chicklade. The fire, which started in the lorry cab, spread to the straw that the vehicle was
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Traffic misery due to delays on busy route
Heavy traffic has caused misery this morning. Queueing traffic on Weymouth Relief Road heading towards Dorchester from the Jurassic Roundabout to the Football Ground Roundabout. Travel time is reportedly 20 minutes. The route is also partially
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Six week closure of part of coast road begins TODAY
Six weeks of disruption is set to begin today as part of the coast road closes for work. The closure is part of a £250,000 water mains scheme in Portesham. Teams will work on a 200-metre stretch of the B3157 (Goose Hill) to the west of the
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Flood warnings in place across Dorset after heavy rain
Flood warnings and alerts are in place across Dorset today following heavy rain last night. A flood alert is in place for virtually the entire Dorset coast from Lyme Regis to Bournemouth, including Weymouth and West Bay. Additionally, a flood
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Bedroom catches fire at a home in Weymouth
The bedroom of a home in Weymouth has caught fire. A crew from the Weymouth Fire Station was called to the blaze at a domestic property in Arlington, Southill, yesterday evening at 7.17pm. Crews extinguished the fire using two breathing apparatuses
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Book lovers gather for literary festival launch
BOOK lovers gathered for the launch of Dorchester Literary Festival. The festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and will welcome authors ranging from sports presenter Claire Balding to Gardener’s World presenter Rachel de Thame.
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Popular 90s rave event gears up for nostalgic revival
The countdown has begun for the revival of a popular rave event which was a hit with young crowds in Weymouth. Futureland was a 90s dance and rave event for under 18s held at Weymouth Pavilion. Now old faces and new faces are invited to its 18
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Residents visit site to see work progressing on new homes to replace block of flats
WORK is progressing on a new housing development which is replacing a block of flats severely damaged in a storm. Anchor Housing's Holly Court complex on Dorchester Road at Radipole, Weymouth, suffered damage back in 2022 when Storm Eunice caused
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'Creative and brilliant' new service makes difference to youths with additional needs
A service launched earlier this year for children and young people with additional needs is already making a difference in their lives. Dorset Council’s Birth to Settled Adulthood service, which launched in April, supports children and young people
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Unique opera to take over historic Georgian courtroom
A brilliant new first for Dorchester will see a courtroom opera take place in October. Dorset-based Destination: Opera and Siire Hall Museum have teamed up to bring 'The Trial of Iago' to Dorchester's historic Georgian courtroom at Shire Hall on
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Care homes offered up to £10k to introduce acoustic monitoring systems
Care homes across the county are being offered up to £10,000 to introduce acoustic monitoring systems. The systems are an innovative approach that uses AI, sound and motion-based technology to boost resident safety and well-being. It relies
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Terras boss 'disappointed' not to win in 'blood and thunder' cup tie
WEYMOUTH manager Mark Molesley has described his side's 2-2 draw with Winchester as a 'blood and thunder cup tie'. The Terras were facing an embarrassing exit in the FA Cup on Saturday until late goals from Euan Pollock and Ezio Touray forced a
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'It's good to get up and running' - Terras striker grabs first goal
Weymouth striker Euan Pollock is hoping 'to get going' after netting his first goal for the club. The former AFC Bournemouth striker got on the scoresheet as the Terras came roaring back against Winchester in the FA Cup on Saturday. Pollock's
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Reminder on how to use fire doors
The fire service has issued a warning about using fire doors correctly. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) ar remining residents that they should not prop open fire doors - as doing so means they do not work as they should.
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Friends on camping trip found dead man in woods
TWO friends on a camping trip found a man’s body in a woodland, who is believed to have died around five months earlier, an inquest heard. Despite a thorough police investigation and a national appeal, the identity of the man remains unknown.
