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James Cracknell, double Olympic gold medallist
We’ve teamed up with McDonald’s, official Beijing 2008 Olympic Games sponsor, to offer one lucky youngster and an adult the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime Olympic experience.

Friends organise gardens clean-up
8:24pm Wednesday 14th May
The Friends of Victoria Gardens on Portland are looking for volunteers to take part in a clean-up on Friday from 10am-noon.

£300k Olympic boost for fire service
7:32pm Wednesday 14th May
DORSET today welcomed £300,000 worth of Government cash to help it plan for Olympic safety and security risks but said more money would be needed.

TA set for 50th year celebration
5:37pm Wednesday 14th May
A GRAND reunion of Dorset's Territorial Army will be held later this month.

Tree surgeon rescued
5:34pm Wednesday 14th May
A TREE surgeon who got stuck up a tree when he injured his shoulder was rescued by the emergency services today.


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Latest Sport

Join bowls players at the gardensJoin bowls players at the gardens
9:45am Wednesday 14th May
BOWLS players are extending an invitation to supporters of the gentle sport - come and join us.

Desperate Dan in derby raceDesperate Dan in derby race
8:56am Wednesday 14th May
DAN Belt is hopeful he will be fit for the Dorset Premier League showdown between Dorchester and Weymouth this Saturday, claiming he will do "anything to play" despite picking up a thigh strain last week.

Coutts set to sign year's dealCoutts set to sign year's deal
8:50am Wednesday 14th May
MIDFIELDER James Coutts is hoping an agreement will be struck in the next 48 hours that will see him remain at Weymouth next season.

Armfield assault not enough for SeasidersArmfield assault not enough for Seasiders
8:40am Wednesday 14th May
JONNIE Armfield struck his maiden century for Weymouth Seconds but it was still not enough to see off Sherborne, who put on an amazing ninth-wicket stand of 117 to snatch the points at Redlands.

Business NewsTerras News
Share watch 9:07am Wed 14 May 08
With the FTSE 100 index recovering 15 per cent from the March 17 low point, and showing no signs of slowing to date, investors who follow the 'sell in May' theory must be more than a little nervous.
Coutts set to sign year's deal 8:50am Wed 14 May 08
MIDFIELDER James Coutts is hoping an agreement will be struck in the next 48 hours that will see him remain at Weymouth next season.
Official launch of business festival 9:02am Wed 14 May 08
THE annual Open4Business extravaganza was launched at a business breakfast in Weymouth.
Crittenden departure confirmed 8:22am Tue 13 May 08
NICK Crittenden has become the seventh player to leave the Terras as manager John Hollins shuffles his pack ahead of next season.
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