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Jones praises opposition
SWANAGE vice chairman Steve Jones heaped praise on top-of-the-table Newbury after the Berkshire side cruised to a comfortable win over struggling Swans. Jones, whose side were without six first team players, says the former Southern League outfit are
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BREAKING NEWS: Plane crashes in New York
AN AMERICAN Airlines Airbus A300 airliner has crashed into a residential area of New York. The plane reportedly crashed shortly after taking off from JFK airport, coming down in the Queens district of the city. Plumes of black smoke can be seen rising
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Delays hit town's new CCTV security scheme
MOVES to introduce CCTV in Swanage have been delayed until the New Year. Nine security cameras were scheduled for installation this autumn to crackdown on incidents of violence and vandalism involving groups of young people. The £10,000 scheme came as
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Stock strike begins party
FORTUNATELY, Sean O'Driscoll's troops gave a more polished performance on the pitch than the PR company promoting Cherries' new stadium gave off it. Cherries christened the Fitness First Stadium at Dean Court with an emphatic victory over Wrexham, which
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Sir Alex has no idea
MANCHESTER United boss Alex Ferguson admitted recently that the pressure is getting to him. Don't make me laugh. Footballers and managers live a charmed life, earn fortunes for doing something they love. Most people would give their right arm to be a
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Shoebox collection by kind-hearted soles
A HANDFUL of lucky Albanian orphans will be celebrating Christmas this winter, some for the first time, thanks to kind-hearted schoolchildren in Verwood. Around 250 shoeboxes filled with toys, goodies and learning tools were collected by Verwood Rotary
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Airliner carrying 246 crashes in New York
An American Airlines Airbus A300 airliner, carrying 246 passengers, has crashed into a residential area of New York. The plane reportedly crashed shortly after taking off from JFK airport, coming down in the Queens district. Officials claim there is no
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Traders call for car park boycott
A TRADERS' leader is calling on motorists to boycott Weymouth's harbourside multi-storey car-park after its owners refused to join in a free-parking Christmas shopping promotion. Britannia Parking Ltd, the owners of the car-park on Commercial Road, have
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Naval hotel has to batten its hatches
WEYMOUTH is bidding farewell to more than 50 years of history as a hotel for Royal Naval servicemen shuts its doors. The Province of Natal Hotel, Greenhill, has closed due to lack of support from Royal Navy recruits and veterans. The hotel was bought
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Harry fans say his film is pure magic
SOUTH Dorset was in the grip of Harry Potter mania as youngsters crowded into cinemas to catch the first showings of the sell-out film. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is already proving a massive box-office hit, with tickets for advance screenings
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Fury as playing fields homes bid expanded
HOSTILITIES have been renewed over hugely controversial plans to build a housing estate on school playing fields. Councillors and residents are up in arms over the latest development scheme for land off Highlands Road in Barton-on-Sea, which has raised
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Review: Comedy for a laugh on a rainy day
Relatively Speaking, Purbeck Players, Mowlem Theatre, Swanage MEET My Father, as this comedy was originally titled, was written "to make people laugh when their seaside holidays were spoiled by rain". It wasn't raining, and on a chilly November evening
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Verwood smash five
STRIKER Ben Giles smashed home a brilliant hat-trick as mid-table Verwood romped to their first Hampshire League Division One win since October. Hitman Giles's three strikes were added to by Ian Pitkin's two second half goals as Verwood eased past a lacklustre
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The Linnets crash as Magpies soar
THE latest bout in the clash of the two local Wessex League titans Lymington & New Milton and Wimborne Town went to the Magpies in a thrilling 2-1 FA Vase second round victory at Fawcett's Field. Alex Pike's side came from a goal behind to snatch
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Veteran campaigns to move war memorial
A SECOND World War Navy veteran wants a memorial moved to a town centre location - because he says too few people know it exists. Roy Adam, 79, is battling to get the Blandford War Memorial in Salisbury Road moved to the market place. Mr Adam, of Portman
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Brian's delight at historic goal
RISING star Brian Stock admitted it was "a dream come true" to net Cherries' opening goal at the Fitness First Stadium at Dean Court. Stock grabbed the first of three memorable goals as Cherries celebrated their return to Dean Court with a convincing
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Just like Brazil
I DON'T know about you, but I thought James Hayter's goal on Saturday bore an uncanny similarity to John Barnes' wonder-strike against Brazil in the Maracana Stadium all those years ago. Don't laugh just yet before you decide not to read on because Hayter's
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U-TURN
MOST full-time workers should be spared swingeing rises in the price of parking in Bournemouth next year. Bournemouth Borough Council is keen to avoid a repeat of the backlash which greeted plans for a major hike in charges earlier this year. The Daily
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Potter-mania!
THE WORLD'S been wild about Harry Potter for four years now. But this week's release of the movie Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone has rocketed interest into the stratosphere. Dorset cinemas are now experiencing what local bookshops have enjoyed
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Kirsty speaking out to help other stammerers
PICKING up a telephone to make a simple call was once a major source of fear for Kirsty Maguire. Her stammering caused years of upset and misery - but the 20-year-old from Upton is now enjoying new-found confidence. After searching on the internet for
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Water sports centre gets green light
EXCITING plans for a multi-million-pound water sports centre and nature area in East Dorset are pushing ahead after a planning inspector ruled the complex would not create a traffic hazard. Local residents and East Dorset District Council expressed road
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Massive yes to crime cameras
The Dorset Echo's reader poll on whether Dorchester should instal closed circuit TV cameras has produced an overwhelming YES. Hundreds voted in favour of crime cameras for the town centre, compared with just 16 against. Supporters today hailed the overwhelming
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Shoppers join service
A BUSY Weymouth supermarket came to a standstill as people stopped to remember the victims of the September 11 attacks in America and the war dead. Shoppers were invited to join in a short service and two-minute silence at Asda to mark Remembrance Sunday
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Musical tribute in memory of Speccy
A WEALTH of local bands have joined together to celebrate the life of young music lover Simon London, whose life was tragically cut short in September, when he fell from a wall into a Bournemouth car park. The event - A Day in the Life - will feature
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A morning of calm amid current turbulence
ONLY a slight breeze ruffled the calm of the morning as the people of Portland gathered at the cenotaph to honour their war dead. The calm was in sharp contrast to the turbulence of the present day world and the thoughts of most in the bigger than usual
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Plea for a swift end to conflict
A PLEA for peace was made at the Remembrance Day Service in Dorchester. And organisers said they felt a larger crowd than in previous years had turned out because of the fraught international situation. After the traditional parade led by the Mayor of
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Tribute to those who gave their lives
HUNDREDS of people braved the cold to gather on Weymouth Esplanade to remember those who gave their lives for their country. The sun broke through the clouds as people, young and old, made their way to the Cenotaph for the Remembrance Sunday service to
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Fire chief's winter warming warning
Old heating appliances can turn into killers, Dorset's fire chief warned today. Martin Chapman appealed to homeowners to have their appliances checked as the weather turns colder. He added: "Last winter four people died in the county, so I am reminding
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Let there be light
FISHERMAN Steve Lilley from Weymouth is hoping to net some new lights to help boost his annual Christmas illuminations in aid of sick children. Mr Lilley, wife Jayne and their family light up their home on Dorchester Road in Weymouth to raise cash for
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Community slams nine homes plan
PLANNERS are poised to back a scheme for nine homes on land used for part of Portland Fair, despite claims that it would destroy the character of the area. The scheme proposes a mix of detached and terrace three and four-bedroom homes and applicants Weymouth
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Supermarket joins lookout campaign
A WEYMOUTH supermarket has joined a campaign to upgrade a vital coastal lookout operation on Portland. The Weymouth branch of Asda has donated a colour television to the National Coastwatch Institution at Portland Bill. The TV will be used in a fundraising
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Double date led to scholarship
FIFTEEN-year-old Nick Hayes suffered the ultimate actor's nightmare a couple of weeks ago when he discovered he was due in two places at once. The very day he was due to open in the starring role of Theatre 2000's production of Blitz! at the Regent Centre
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Wright on target for Ringwood
STRIKER Andy Wright grabbed a second-half double as third-placed Ringwood eased past struggling Stockbridge at Long Lane. Peter King gave Bob Lane's side a first-half lead when he sent a well-timed Tom Daley cross into the back of the net after 25 minutes
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Dolphin wins Quays to marina accolade
POOLE'S £30 million Dolphin Quays has been named one of the best marina developments in the world - 18 months before it is due for completion. Dolphin Quays was one of just three developments in the world to scoop a Mercedes-Benz International Property
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Daily Echo's Fish hooks a big prize
THE DAILY Echo's property website - www.fish4homes.co.uk - scooped a highly commended in the Best Portal Website category. Fish4homes is Britain's biggest and best-known residential property website with more than eight million page viewings per month
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WIN FREE TICKETS FOR CHERRIES' FA CUP T
HOW do you fancy two free tickets for a home AFC Bournemouth match? Two Daily Echo readers have got the chance to win a pair of tickets for Cherries' FA Cup game against Worksop Town on Saturday, November 17. All you have to do is ring our competition
