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MURDER SHOCK SINKS IN
TRADERS and residents have spoken of their shock after waking to discover that a woman had been killed within yards of their shops and homes. The victim has been named as 56-year-old Jean Rhoda Kenaghan, a former hotel manager, of Charmister Road. Police
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Teen charged with murder
A BOURNEMOUTH teenager has appeared in court charged with the murder of Wimborne woman Jemma Benson. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, spoke only to confirm his name and address at Poole Magistrates' Court. He was remanded in custody
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Short Beck and sides please...
ENGLAND captain David Beckham has proved he is a cut above the rest as Bournemouth hairstylists struggle to cope with demand for his mohican-style snip. While the country is gripped by World Cup fever, copycat football fans are flocking to have their
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Carl's anguish as brain op is cancelled again
A MAN who has been waiting more than six months for surgery to remove a brain tumour has had his operation cancelled yet again by Southampton General Hospital. Chef Carl Brown, 33, of Wallisdown in Bournemouth, was told by doctors last December that he
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Dolphins' new blend buoys Brian
BRIAN O'Donnell believes Poole Town's Hampshire League Premier Division charge will not be hampered next term by the defection of several key players to Brockenhurst. Five of last season's Dolphins side have followed former Poole boss Peter Moore to Grigg
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King Richard nets first title
RICHARD Irwin reaffirmed his status as one of Britain's brighest young stars when he claimed his first senior pro title at the weekend. The West Hants teenager defeated a number of more experienced players to take the LTA's British Tour event at Doncaster
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World Cup breakfast at the Avenue
DORCHESTER Football Club are planning an England-Sweden World Cup Breakfast event to unveil the new 40-inch TV screen which has just been installed in the lounge bar at the Avenue Stadium, writes David Swain. England fans can watch the action from the
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At the crease
Girls' cricket This week sees the start of the under-15 girls competition in Dorset. Following the successful launch of the ladies' league last season, the girls now take their turn in a district competition based at four clubs - Weymouth, Shillingstone
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SWEET SUCCESS FOR KATE AND SMARTIE
DORSET equestrian star Kate Gibson is being tipped to scoop national honours this year. The dressage rider from Higher Waterston near Dorchester will heading for the Prevac Pro International Finals at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire in September with her highly-rated
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Plastic macs to pack 'em in
THERE'S going to be sunshine, songs and plenty of showers at The Mayflower Theatre, Southampton tonight as the sparkling new stage production of MGM's classic musical Singin' In The Rain splashes its way into the theatre for two weeks. Set in the 1920s
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Living in fear
A FORMER special constable has told of his fear after he was targeted by conmen for the third time in weeks at his Dorchester home. Mervyn Cooper, 91, who served with the special constabulary for nearly 40 years, was robbed of more than £700 when a man
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Poll retains town council
A MOVE to scrap Portland Town Council has been rejected by islanders - but only just. The controversial poll, held after 15 residents called for it at a stormy annual meeting, asked Portlanders: "Do you wish to have a town council funded by precept?"
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Rescued man pleads on behalf of coastguard helicopter
A MAN saved from drowning thanks to the quick response of Portland's search-and-rescue helicopter team has pleaded for the service to be continued. Andrew Shirley, 20, was swimming with two friends at Durdle Door when he was suddenly swept out to sea
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Ocean challenge exhibition at Bill
PORTLAND Bill Lighthouse is the dramatic and appropriate setting for an exhibition which runs until Friday. By courtesy of Trinity House and Weymouth and Portland Borough Council, local girl Vienna Kelly has staged a small but professionally presented
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Converting scrap paper into cash
A MOUNTAIN of scrap paper has been turned into school cash after a community recycling initiative. Parents of pupils at Westhaven County Infants School in Weymouth helped raise funds for the school by collecting old newspapers and cardboard boxes over
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Splashdown vital for space travel hopes
A UNIQUE £1 million flight platform to spearhead a manned balloon ascent to the edge of space has been carefully tested... by throwing it into the sea off Weymouth. Bincleaves-based QinetiQ - Europe's largest research and development organisation - has
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Plastic macs to pack 'em in
THERE'S going to be sunshine, songs and plenty of showers at The Mayflower Theatre, Southampton tonight as the sparkling new stage production of MGM's classic musical Singin' In The Rain splashes its way into the theatre for two weeks. Set in the 1920s
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Narada's eager to make up lost time
CHERRIES defender Narada is hoping to make up for lost time after finally agreeing to sign a new one-year contract. The 21-year-old, who was offered fresh terms by Sean O'Driscoll last month, will officially put pen to paper when his existing deal expires
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Voters back mother's jailing
SIXTY-SIX per cent of voters in our website poll agreed with the jailing of the mother, whose daughter repeatedly played truant from school. Some 33 per cent of voters were opposed to the jailing. To vote in this week's poll see the bottom of the home
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Get on yer bike and have some fun
BIKE rider and terrain flowing is part of what gives a mountain biker that fizzy grin which says it all - it's all about attitude, putting up with the good and the bad times, but most of all the people we meet. It takes all sorts . . . Well here we are
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Dan's belter puts him in first-team picture
NSA Dorset Division Two WAREHAM 103 (1pt) lost to WEYMOUTH II 104-0 (20pts) by 10 wickets TEENAGE cricketer Dan Belt is set to become one of the youngest ever players to represent Wey-mouth's first team. The highly-rated 14-year-old, who has just signed
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Teen charged with murder
A BOURNEMOUTH teenager has appeared in court charged with the murder of Wimborne woman Jemma Benson. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, spoke only to confirm his name and address at Poole Magistrates' Court. He was remanded in custody
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Brown Route: Let's talk
COUNCIL chiefs are hoping to avoid an expensive public inquiry into the long-awaited Brown Route relief road by winning over conservation groups in the next few months. South Dorset MP Jim Knight set the ball rolling when he arranged a meeting between
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Driver's terror in lorry hijack
TWO masked men attacked a lorry driver in a secluded lay-by and pinned him to the ground while they raided his truck. They ransacked an Alldays delivery lorry stealing alcohol and cigarettes after dragging the driver from his cab yesterday. Police said
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From no stop to three for bus travellers
YOU wait years for a bus stop to come along - then two arrive at once. Householders near the Trumpet Major pub in Dorchester, having complained about a lack of bus stops in the area, are now enjoying two just 100 yards apart. And Dorset County Council's
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John tunes up for Far East job
STUDENT John Lynch is swotting up hard on Mongolia ready for an unusual work placement in Far East. The Weymouth College media student is in the first year of an HND in video production and is looking forward to his three-month stay in Mongolia this July
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Rachel sets sights on art teacher job
FORMER special needs student Rachel Reed - who once struggled to cope at school - is heading back to the classroom as a teacher. The 23-year-old, who spent four years at Penwithen Special School in Dorchester as a youngster, has just scooped a place at
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New skateboard craze that's potentially lethal
SKATEBOARDING youngsters are creating lethal hazards for pedestrians - greasing kerbs to practise stunts. Dorchester Police are responding to around three calls a day from members of the public who are complaining about skaters causing a nuisance on the
