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Less than en-tranced by uplifting experience
A COUNCILLOR told of her unsettling experience at the hands of a stage hypnotist during a discussion about Paul McKenna's forthcoming Bournemouth show. Cllr Barbara Siberry told members of the environment licensing sub-committee meeting that she ended
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New book is rejected as absolute nonsense
A NEW book claiming legendary boxer Freddie Mills was a vicious serial killer has been branded "absolute nonsense" by local historian and author Peter McInnes. McInnes's friendship with the Bournemouth milkman, who went on to become a world boxing champion
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Win tickets to see the Cherries
THE Daily Echo is giving away two pairs of tickets to the Cherries home matches for the rest of the season. For your chance to see the Cherries at their new Fitness First Stadium log on to the news section of our AFC website at www.thisisbournemouth.co.uk
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Magpies respond to Morris half-time blast
DORCHESTER boss Mark Morris wasn't letting on exactly what he said to his lack-lustre side at half-time in last night's Dr Martens Cup tie against Bashley at the Avenue Stadium - but it was certainly effective. Second best to the eager New Forest men
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It's all-White on the night for Terras
WEYMOUTH 4 SALISBURY 0 IT MIGHT have been billed as a full-blooded local derby, but this Dr Martens Cup first round tie proved little more than a training exercise for Weymouth. A brace from birthday boy David Laws, plus late strikes by Lee Phillips and
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Hospital celebrates its £1m extension
BIG celebrations are planned to mark the completion of a £1 million extension to a community hospital. After two-and-a-half years of vigorous fund-raising, supporters of the Victoria Hospital, Wimborne, have completed their first phase of the Million
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New bid to save fishing stocks
A scheme to stop the illegal importation of fish and the diseases which come with them was being launched in Weymouth today. Fisheries Minister Elliott Morley was at the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science in Barrack Road to kick-start
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Experts run eyes over prized items
EXPERTS ran their eyes over treasures brought in by art lovers for a Sotheby's valuation day in Dorchester. Collectors rolled up with items such as paintings, candlesticks, pictures of furniture, pottery and silverware for the Antiques Roadshow-style
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Row over wreath at German memorial
A ROW has broken out over a wreath of poppies being laid at Dorchester's German War Memorial on Remembrance Day. Dorchester Mayor Wally Gundry was pictured with the wreath in the Dorset Echo, prompting complaints from 'disgusted' local members of the
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A golden honour for union stalwart
THE Dorset secretary of a leading union has been honoured for more than 50 years' service. Ernie Amey, 78, of Shaw Close, Blandford, has been branch secretary for the Transport and General Workers' Union since 1949. He was presented with a certificate
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Mum protests over film trailer
OUTRAGED mother Susan Pittilla is claiming her daughter was upset by a violent movie trailer before watching a children's film at a cinema. Mrs Pittilla, 38, of Portland, complained that a trailer for the film Vanilla Sky, starring Tom Cruise, was unsuitable
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Council tax increase likely for East Dorset
RESIDENTS in East Dorset could be looking at a 22.9 per cent rise in their district council tax bills just to maintain services. The cash-strapped district council which serves Wimborne, Ferndown, Verwood and Corfe Mullen, plus dozens of villages, says
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Force behind Tivoli Theatre to step down
THE man who spearheaded the campaign to reopen an East Dorset theatre is stepping out of the spotlight after 13 years. Malcolm Angel, general manager at the Tivoli in Wimborne, says he wants to spend more time with his family. He leaves at the end of
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Run around house
THE beautiful surroundings of Somerley House, near Ringwood, will be the venue for the Domino Appeal's festive 10k run and 5k fun run. Lord Normanton has agreed to give over his grounds to the Daily Echo-backed appeal event, which is being held on December
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Blind fury over new police station
BRIDPORT businessman Cyril Campbell hit out this week after his company was overlooked for the contract to supply and fit blinds at the town's new police station. Mr Campbell had to relocate ABC Roller Blinds after being on Tannery Road site for more
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Boost for Dorset's Jurassic Park
WEST Dorset's own "Jurassic Park" where giant marine reptiles once terrorised the seas is set to play a key role in the National Trust's new plans to boost its educational work with young people. Part of their latest initiative announced this week will
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Linnets see off Magpies
LEIGH PHILLIPS announced his comeback for Lymington & New Milton after a 72 day suspension with two goals, including a penalty, in his side's 2-1 victory over fierce local rivals Wimborne Town at the Fawcetts Field. Mark Dancer scored for the visitors
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Bash crash out of cup
BASHLEY crashed out of the Dr Martens League Cup in a thrilling 4-3 reverse against Dorchester Town at the Avenue Stadium. Craig Davis and Fraser Quirke had give Bash a 2-0 lead before the Magpies came back to go 3-2 up. Stuart Cooper equalised before
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'What a waste it is to want to die'
A DORSET woman is campaigning to keep motor neurone disease sufferer Diane Pretty alive. Wheelchair user Alison Davis was due to attend Wednesday's hearing in the House of Lords. She fears the Law Lords will overturn the High Court's decision to prevent
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Chancellor to embrace his old friend 'Prudence'
CHANCELLOR Gordon Brown is expected to rekindle his long-term love affair with "Prudence" in his November 27 pre-Budget statement. Fears of economic slowdown and lower-than-expected tax revenues are expected to prompt the Chancellor to use the word "prudent
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Sean putting refs on the spot
CHERRIES manager Sean O'Driscoll is calling for Nationwide League referees to become more "accountable" for their decisions. O'Driscoll has spoken out after Cherries were denied what he described as "the most stonewall penalty I have seen in more than
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WIN TICKETS FOR CHERRIES v PORT VALE
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' Nationwide League Division Two game against Port Vale on Tuesday, November 20 at the Fitness First Stadium
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'TAKE A PAY CUT OR JOBS WILL GO'
STAFF at a factory making aircraft components have been asked to take a 10 per cent pay cut amid threats of redundancies. The blunt message to all staff at Moore's (Wallisdown) Ltd comes after the slump in air travel following the September 11 tragedy
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Woman hurt in bedsit fire
A BEDSIT was wrecked in a blaze that broke out in a Boscombe building on Tuesday afternoon. Fire crews from Springbourne, Westbourne and Christchurch were called to the property in Drummond Road at 4.35pm. The blaze broke out towards the rear of the ground
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Battle of the tongues
YOUNG Eddie Bridgen's dad read with interest our piece about the German girl with the world's longest tongue last week. "I thought 'Eddie can do better than that'," said Kevin Brook. "When we measured his tongue it was more than three inches long so,
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So what happens now?
IT WAS the moment the supporters of the Winter Gardens thought they would never see. Few had dared to hope that the unique venue would get a last-minute reprieve. When Mayor of Bournemouth Doug Eyre used his casting vote to save it from the bulldozer
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County under fire on child road casualties
DORSET'S road accident record has been slammed by environmental campaigners. The Council for the Protection of Rural England has hit out at Dorset County Council over its accident statistics for the number of children aged 16 and under killed or injured
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Public asked for views on re-use of graves issue
OLD graves could be re-opened and re-used if people agree, environment bosses at Bournemouth heard this week. The government plans to consult the general public about re-using old graves next year, as part of a proposed radical shake-up of cemeteries
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Selection worries for Simkin
COMBINATION League leaders Dorchester Reserves are wrestling with a mounting casualty list ahead of tonight's crucial top-of-the-table clash with close rivals Holt United at the Avenue Stadium, kick-off 7.45pm. And the irony of that is not lost on Magpies
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Ten-man Blues bounce back to winning ways
PORTLAND United laid their Carlsberg FA Vase ghosts to rest at Folland Park last night. After Saturday's heartbreaking extra-time defeat at the hands of Moneyfields, the Blues came bouncing back with a solid display against Jewson Wessex League strugglers
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Search is on for Queen's runners
The search is on to find seven Dorset youngsters to help carry a message from the Queen to the Commonwealth Games in Manchester next year. The runners, aged ten to 18, will be among 5,000 volunteers in 20 countries taking part in the baton relay. But
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O'Hagan's extra-time winner settles thriller
DORCHESTER 4 BASHLEY 3 (aet) DORCHESTER laid their Bashley bogey and extended their impressive home record last night with an extra-time goal from Danny O'Hagan in a thrilling Dr Martens Cup tie. But when Bashley led 2-0 early in the second-half they
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DOUBLE JOY FOR BIRTHDAY BOY
DAVID Laws celebrated his birthday in spectacular fashion last night. The 33-year-old striker grabbed a terrific brace as the Terras routed Premier Division bottom side Salisbury City 4-0 in a Dr Martens Cup first round tie at the Wessex Stadium. Laws
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Poole close in on new target
POOLE co-promoter Matt Ford has stressed they are close to naming the third rider in their 2002 line-up. Negotiations are at the final stage and Pirates expect to name their latest target at a special meeting of a new Poole supporters' club fund-raising
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STOP... or somebody could be killed
VANDALS who attacked traffic lights in an East Dorset town are putting lives at risk, it is claimed. Fourteen sets of lights in Wimborne town centre have been put out of action in the last two weeks. Bulbs have been removed and wiring torn out. Now, traffic
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Sgt Major abused me and my new lover
AN ARMY musician was hounded out of his job by officers who disapproved of him having an extra marital affair, an employment tribunal heard today. Corporal Robert Letch, 30, said his new lover was subjected to 'disgusting verbal abuse' when she attended
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Fight for the right to live
A DISABLED Dorset woman, who has attempted suicide several times, is in London today protesting against motor neurone victim Diane Pretty's appeal to the House of Lords for the right to die. Spina bifida sufferer Alison Davis, 46, from Milborne St Andrew
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Street party plan for jubilee
FAMILIES are being urged to join in a street party in Dorchester town centre to cap celebrations marking the Queen's Golden Jubilee. Tables will be laid from the top to bottom of South Street for the bonanza from midday on Bank Holiday June 4 next year
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Cafe boss lives in fear after vandals' attacks
CAF boss Michele Palmer told of her despair today after her Dorchester shop window was smashed for the fourth time. Vandals broke a hole in the pane of glass at Jake's, on the corner of Trinity Street and High West Street, in an overnight attack. Now
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Clothing boost for resort's museum
WEYMOUTH Museum has found itself dressed to thrill thanks to an important donation of Victorian women's clothing. Items range from a skirt to hats, a blouse, capes and a drawstring petticoat as well as an evening bag and gloves. And just to ensure that
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Firm's boss sees red over blinds contract
BRIDPORT businessman Cyril Campbell hit out this week after his company was overlooked for the contract to supply and fit blinds at the town's new police station. Mr Campbell had to relocate ABC Roller Blinds after being on the Tannery Road site for more
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Just the ticket for Wyvern pupils
PUPILS at Wyvern School, in Chickerell Road, Weymouth, watched school learning support assistant Geoff King being presented with free tickets for the first UK staging of Child of Promise. The musical is due to be shown at Weymouth Pavilion on November
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Bid to get people to cycle to the station
RAILWAY stations in the New Forest are to become more cycle-friendly in a £60,000 package of improvements from next month. Hampshire County Council, backed by South West Trains, is continuing its drive to persuade more people to leave their cars at home
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CCTV scheme to tackle rec vandals
FED-up councillors have set aside £5,000 to help stem the tide of vandalism plaguing a town recreation ground. New Milton Town Council is holding back the cash in its upcoming budget process for use in the possible installation of a CCTV scheme at the
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Young offender project needs help
VOLUNTEERS are needed from the New Forest and Hampshire for an initiative to help stop young criminals from re-offending. From April 1, 2002 young offenders pleading guilty and appearing for the first time in court will be subject to a referral order.
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Diver airlifted
A DIVER thought to be suffering from the bends was airlifted from the deck of the Lyme Regis based boat Blue Turtle on Sunday afternoon. The diver, who had apparently suffered decompression sickness after a 52 metres dive in Lyme Bay, was flown by the
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Bailey puts in hero's display
BROCKENHURST booked a third round meeting away to Croydon in the FA Vase after they disposed of Sandhurst Town at the second attempt in a 2-1 replay victory. The two sides were locked in a captivating 4-4 draw at Grigg Lane on Saturday with manager Chris
