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CINEMOBILE IS READY TO ROLL
CINEMA fans are celebrating the news that Hollywood blockbusters are on the way to rural Dorset after the Cinemobile project finally got the break it needed. It means the lorry housing a state-of-the-art cinema will be launched by autumn 2002 at the latest
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Keeper was over drink-drive limit
PORTSMOUTH goalkeeper Aaron Flahavan was nearly three times the drink-drive limit when he died in a car crash, a Bournemouth inquest heard yesterday. Recording a verdict of accidental death, Sheriff Payne, coroner for Bournemouth, Poole and East Dorset
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Owls of protest
FOR countless bewitched youngsters and their doting parents, it might seem like a magical Christmas present. With Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone wowing packed cinema audiences across Britain, the owls which act as the wizards' messenger service
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Towering infernal
RESIDENTS have been left devastated after a mobile phone giant won permission on appeal to install a mast in woods on their door step. The Secretary of State ruled in favour of BT Cellnet's application to install a 22.5-metre mast at Cannon Hill plantation
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Mixed emotions for Mason
ANDY Mason today spoke of his 'sadness' following the sacking of Terras director of football Fred Davies. Former Shrewsbury Town chief Davies was relieved of his duties after informing club officials he would only be available on matchdays for the forseeable
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TOP CLASS
DORSET schools today rocketed up the GCSE league tables - moving from 27th nationwide last year to 15th. Figures published today reveal youngsters in Dorset are improving their performance at GCSE by twice the national average rate - with results rising
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Woman rescued off town beach
A YOUNG woman was taken to hospital after being rescued from the sea off Weymouth Beach. Emergency services were called out when the woman was seen walking out to sea. It is thought the 21-year-old went into the water following a row with a boyfriend.
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Action call on village 'dumping ground'
RESIDENTS in Crossways say they are being used as the county's 'dumping ground' and fear the situation could get even worse over Christmas. Parish councillor Elaine Stenning is launching a campaign against increased working hours at a rubbish dump that
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We're first class
DORSET schools proved they are first class today after scooping a record-breaking performance in the GCSE league tables. National statistics on the country's 150 education authorities published today reveal 56.4 per cent of Dorset pupils notched up at
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Mayor issues plea for more donations
MONEY is flooding into the Mayor's Christmas fund to help make the festive season brighter for the borough's over-80s. Cash and cheques have been pouring in to boost the total to nearly £1,500 but more money is needed to make this year's fund the most
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Mel's fears over strike
DIRECTOR of football Mel Machin today warned the Professional Footballers' Association's proposed player strike could have "catastrophic" effects on Cherries' finances. The PFA yesterday confirmed the Division Two side's December 1 clash with Tranmere
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Cannabis for sale in drug cafe
PEOPLE in Bournemouth will be able to buy cannabis over the counter when an Amsterdam-style cafe opens in the town next month. But police say they will take action against all dealers and users found at the "waccy-baccy" cafe due to open in Boscombe.
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We're jam angry
MADNESS - that's how thousands of motorists are viewing roadworks on some of Bournemouth's busiest routes. The repairs are likely to go on for another four months - but highways bosses say frustrated drivers on Castle Lane West should start noticing improvements
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Public has its say on junior school change
MEMBERS of the public will be able to have their say on plans to reorganise a Bournemouth First and Junior school. Parents and people from the local community will have the opportunity to consider two new options for the future for Kingsleigh First and
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Fred makes 109 thanks to romance and a beer
MOORE was definitely merrier yesterday as Britain's oldest man chalked up another year in his amazing life. Frederick William Thomas Moore, of New Milton, celebrated his 109th birthday with a quiet get-together of friends and relatives at the Quakers
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'Let's look at Future 3000 marina plan'
CAMPAIGNERS for a marina at Boscombe are to plead with councillors to give the idea a hearing. Bournemouth councillors have previously refused to hear a presentation on the scheme from Richard Carr's company Future 3000. Mr Carr says a marina could be
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TERRAS APPOINT BULPIN
DES Bulpin was last night confirmed as Weymouth's new director of football. The former QPR, Spurs and Stockport coach has been appointed on a non-contract basis after Fred Davies was dramatically sacked on Monday. Bulpin, 50, will work alongside Andy
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Family hits out on mix-up at morgue
THE family of a missing Weymouth social worker hit out after a mix-up at a morgue meant they were still looking for him five days after he died. An inquest heard that Peter Stephen May, 44, was found hanged in Weymouth, but that he was confused with another
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Steven, 12, is a star Pet Protector
A DORCHESTER boy has been named Pet Protector of the Year by an animal charity. The PDSA, which last year provided 1.3 million free treatments on sick and injured pets, runs a young people's club and 12-year-old Steven Smith from Poundbury proved to be
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Express relief is in sight
WEYMOUTH'S Brown Route relief road could be built faster and cheaper under a new funding scheme. Savings could be as much as £2.3 million - eight per cent of the estimated £29 million cost. The road is due to be completed by 2008, but it could be finished
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Stepping out for show
STUDENTS at Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester put their best feet forward in a rehearsal for an up-coming dance show. The performance, featuring everything from Swan Lake to Saturday Night Fever, will take place on Thursday, November 22. It has been
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Red tape winds up Cracker plan
A GROUP of Dorchester traders has called off its plans for a Christmas charity fundraiser after being discouraged by red tape. Workers in Princes Street were due to have their first ever event on the town's Christmas Cracker on December 6 to raise cash
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Make these chains raise charity cash
CAMPAIGNERS are hoping for a chain reaction after the launch of a new air ambulance cash drive in Dorchester town centre. Coun Trevor Jones, chairman of the Dorset Ambulance NHS Trust, joined with Coun Les Phillips, fundraiser Gwen Pattle and sisters
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Legion is ready to march to new HQ
AMBITIOUS plans are being made for Weymouth's Royal British Legion to move to a modern new headquarters. The town's RBL club and branch has been based in King Street since 1947. But lack of parking facilities and poor access for the elderly and disabled
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IT mistake puts college into a league of shame
A WEYMOUTH school was named as one of the worst 200 schools in the country for truancy - because of a computer error. According to new statistics out today, Budmouth Technology College lost 3.4 per cent of half-days over the last year because of unauthorised
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Police advice to avoid crime
With the onset of winter police are warning the public to be on their guard against thieves and burglars. Insp John Wort, force crime prevention officer, said: "Dorset is a very safe place to live, but unfortunately thieves do exist and will take advantage
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£36,000 is raised for new play equipment
THE Beaminster Playground Action Group is overjoyed to have secured just over £36,000 for new play equipment in the town's memorial playing field. The driving forces behind the action group - Lisa Layton, Jane Chamberlain, Jo Jones and Debbie Boyer -
