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Linnets seal sponsor deal
LYMINGTON & New Milton have announced a new four-figure sponsorship deal with Bashley-based construction company Parkcrest. Parkcrest succeed Eagle Hoburne as Linnets' main sponsors and will back the Fawcett's Field outfit for the 2002-03 campaign
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Recruitment crusade for girls
DORCHESTER Ladies Football Club have launched a campaign to attract schoolgirl footballers to play in a planned new Dorset under-10 league. The club already held informal training sessions aimed at this age group and coaches Julie Bartlett and Foe Carey
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Riddle after woman's body found
POLICE are investigating after the discovery of a woman's body in Wimborne. The body was found at 5.30am today at a house on the corner of East Borough and West Borough in the town centre. Officers led by Detective Chief Inspector Neil Redstone have confirmed
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Make the most of your coast
DORSET'S world-famous coast is the key to the region's prosperity, a top scientist said today. The coast's new status as a World Heritage Site is the motor to drive economic and tourism development, said Dr Mechtild Rssler, a senior policy adviser with
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Town's future in your hands
DON'T let Dorchester down! - that is the message from organisers of a scheme giving people their say in the town's future. They fear apathy among Dorchester residents is threatening the success of the scheme after a dismal start to the three-day public
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Police swoop on gun youths
POLICE swooped on a field in Weymouth after two youths were spotted with a gun. Officers and the Dorset Police helicopter were alerted to an area behind the New Look factory in Mercery Road after a member of the public raised the alarm late yesterday
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Stirring memories
A PENSIONER is calling for all schoolchildren to be given souvenirs to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee. Heather Jackson was a 13-year-old pupil at Weymouth Grammar School when she was presented with a gold and silver teaspoon on May 6, 1935. The 79-year-old
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Calls to clean up rubbish at church
HOUSEHOLDERS are demanding councillors rid a Dorchester churchyard of piles of toilet paper and other litter. Residents say the mess behind the disused All Saints Church, on High East Street, is "getting to an unhealthy level" and claim it presents a
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My seven pence a week pension misery
A NURSE who was shocked to find out her pension was just 7p per week is calling for better pension awareness for women. Margaret Watts, 59, of Wyke Road, Weymouth, is using her own experience to back a campaign, led by Liberal Democrat MP Steve Webb,
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Daughter retraces war journey of GI father
AN American woman has come to Dorchester in a bid to retrace the Second World War journey of her GI father. Penny Greene Draves, from Minnesota, is acting as the 'eyes and ears' for her father Jim Greene, who served with the First Infantry Division 18th
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It's ten out of ten
YOUNGSTERS from across Weymouth pulled on their hiking boots and braved the wilds in the annual Ten Tors challenge. Pupils from Budmouth and Wey Valley joined teams from all over Britain as they converged on Dartmoor to take part in the two-day 45-mile
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Giant jellyfish sighted - turtles may follow
Marine experts predict that giant jellyfish spotted off the Dorset coast will attract turtles to the area. The jellyfish which measure up to three feet across have been seen along the county's shores including sightings in Portland harbour. Now experts
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Park plays pivotal role
A FINE all-round performance from Kingston Lacy captain Barry Park ensured his side's seven-wicket victory over Henstridge in Sunday Division One. Henstridge got a solid start from openers Pete Anyan (46) and Steve McCabe (24) who put on 59 but then the
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Hans tames Wolves duo
HANS Andersen showed his Wimborne Road nightmare was a thing of the past when he scorched to a superb heat 12 win over the Karl-sson brothers as Pirates beat Wolverhampton 48-42 last night. The Dane - known by Poole Meridian Lifts fans as Little Hans
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Sports club launch a varied programme
A SATURDAY Sports Club in Weymouth has launched its 15th year with a full programme of games coaching for youngsters between five and 12-years-old. Athletics, basketball, mini-cricket, football, hockey, mini-rugby, rounders and mini-tennis are all among
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Weymouth get on track
Weymouth's Football in the Community programme is making tracks - thanks to South West Trains. The rail operator has today signed a major four-figure sponsorship deal with the Terras. The cash will be used to fund the refurbishment of the Terras Tavern
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POOLE PIRATES 48 - WOLVERHAMPTON 42(Wolves won 90-72 on aggregate)
GARY Havelock produced his 'real' form for the first time at Poole this season as they bounced back from their 48-24 Monmore Green drubbing on Monday to slay the Wolves in a meeting sponsored by the Daily Echo last night. Havvy - as he is universally
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Open verdict after death of 'easy-going' islander
THE headless body of a Portland man was found in a burning car, an inquest heard. The head of David John Paulton, 27, of Easton Road, was later discovered behind the driver's seat. It is believed he had tied a rope attached to a telegraph pole around
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Phelps takes reins with a vision
NEW Portland town mayor Ian Phelps last night vowed to bring back more power to the island's town council. Coun Phelps, 40, who took over the chain of office from outgoing mayor Chris McGown, said he would spend the year bidding to regain some of the
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Boat rules prompt green campaign
BOAT manufacturers and marina bosses across the South are being urged to unite to help the industry implement and profit from new environmental legislation. New rules are expected to call for the mandatory fitting of sewage holding tanks to boats to prevent
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Boy injured in deliberate hit-and-run
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy has been seriously injured after a car deliberately swerved across the road and ploughed into a group of pedestrians in Poole last night, police said. The gang of four males were heading towards Ashley Cross along North Road at 8.55pm
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Fulfill my Eastern promise
ANDY Harris is ready to sign a new two-year contract with Dorchester - but he can't see himself tolerating longer than one more season in the Dr Martens Eastern Division. The 27-year-old hard man, senior member of the division's meanest defence last season
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Mayor's final salvo: 'Keep town council'
OUTGOING Portland mayor Coun Chris McGown last night fired a broadside at campaigners wanting to see the town council scrapped. In the final speech of his term of office, Coun McGown warned that next Monday's controversial poll on the future of Portland
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The family way for diamond couple
A DIAMOND wedding couple will be keeping it all in the family. Roy Hunt, 82, and his wife Mary, 80, from Cromwell Road, Weymouth, are celebrating 60 years of marriage today surrounded by friends and family, including their five great-grandchildren. Son
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My brush with Darth Maul
THE FORCE was with a former lecturer from Weymouth when he painted many of the scenes on the blockbusting new Star Wars film Attack of the Clones. Michael Guyett, 52, of Buxton Road, used to teach painting and decorating at Weymouth College and the Verne
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Open day is just the ticket
CHERRIES are holding a season ticket open day alongside behind-the-scenes tours at Dean Court on Saturday to give fans the chance to book their seats for next term. As part of the club's Target 2002 campaign, to sell 2002 tickets for next season, the
