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Blues exit Trophy after defeat to Thame United
16+ hour, 23+ min ago (144+ words) PORTLAND United suffered back-to-back cup defeats after exiting the Isuzu FA Trophy at the second qualifying stage. Kyle Critchell's side were beaten 2-0 by Thame United at the Camp & Satherley just a week after crashing out of the FA Cup to…...
Magpies winger called up to international duty
16+ hour, 5+ min ago (148+ words) DORCHESTER Town winger Kyran Samadi has been called-up to the latest British Virgin Islands senior national team squad. The Magpies wide man has been named in David Perez 23-man squad ahead of the upcoming Concacaf Nations League fixtures. The Caribbean…...
British sailors fall short as Steinberg and Van Opzeeland claim world crowns
17+ hour, 27+ min ago (380+ words) Tamar Steinberg and Luuc van Opzeeland were crowned 2026 iQFOiL world champions in Weymouth and Portland, but British hopes of a home-title double ended just outside the medals after a gritty week on Dorset waters. Defending champions Emma Wilson and Andy…...
Free sports festival gives residents chance to try new activities
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (207+ words) A new sports festival is giving people the chance to try something different. The Marsh Sports Festival, taking place in Weymouth, brings together around 12 community sports clubs for a free event. Open to both adults and kids, the event offers…...
Mikel Arteta thrilled with Martin Odegaard’s ‘decisive’ contribution for Arsenal
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (327+ words) Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta hailed the “decisive” contribution of Martin Odegaard after the captain fired his side to a 1-0 win in their Champions League opener at Napoli. The Gunners, who are aiming to go one better than last season’s final…...
Andoni Iraola dismisses injury worries over Bradley Barcola
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (517+ words) Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola played down injury worries over new signing Bradley Barcola after he was forced off in the 2-1 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid. The France international impressed on his full debut for the club following his…...
Alexis Mac Allister gives Liverpool win over Atletico Madrid
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (547+ words) A day after pledging his full commitment to Liverpool despite his sadness at their failure to offer him a new contract Mac Allister duly delivered with a brilliant winning goal against Atletico Madrid. The Argentina international stressed he would give…...
Reality TV stars and EastEnders favourites set for celebrity Dorset football match
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (243+ words) Football fans will have the chance to see a EastEnders legends among a host of television personalities in action when a celebrity charity football match comes to Portland United FC this weekend. The fundraiser, organised by Sellebrity Soccer, is set…...
Skatepark helping disadvantaged teens gets a major boost
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (378+ words) A popular facility in Weymouth inspiring the next generation of skaters has been awarded a big grant to help disadvantaged young people in the town. Weymouth Skatepark Association has received £5,000 to provide 600 free sessions for young people and aspiring riders…...
Dorchester Bowls Club finals end of season championships
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (622+ words) Dorchester Bowls Club held their Club Summer Competitions Finals on Bank Holiday week-end which commenced with a very wet and windy Saturday on which all scheduled matches were still, bravely, played. Fortunately, the weather gods then relented, allowing the Sunday…...