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It's a family affair
MORE than 30 years ago Priscilla Eatwell decided she had all the children she wanted. But a snap decision at 24 to be sterilised proved the biggest mistake of her life. Now the mum-of-three is battling against time to have another child. Priscilla was
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Travellers' promise over newborn baby
A GROUP of travellers fighting eviction from a park say they will move on once a new-born baby is baptised. Bournemouth Borough Council is trying to evict the travellers, whose eight vehicles arrived at Shelley Park in Boscombe last week within hours
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Work begins after 65 for busy 'pensioners'
PENSIONERS choose to go back to work to keep busy rather than to make ends meet, says Age Concern Bournemouth. The statement challenges a report in a national Sunday newspaper which claimed that more than 1,000 pensioners per week nationwide are being
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Have your say
EVER read a story in the Daily Echo and wanted to voice your opinion? Well now you can. We've always welcomed readers' letters and emails now we have a dedicated phone line so you say have your say. Just call 411455 and record your message on the issues
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Rintoul's review gives side boost
DORSET captain Stuart Rintoul was understandably "very disappointed" after Wiltshire cruised to an easy 10-wicket victory at Dean Park on Tuesday (Aug 19). But despite the side having failed to notch up a championship victory in 2003, Rintoul still had
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Music festival will be on grand scale
A THREE-day music festival, including an outdoor dance event, hopes to attract thousands of people to Poole's newest events arena. The Versus Music Festival at the Canford Park Arena will consist of three separate music events each designed to appeal
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Asylum 'soft target' fears raised on port
POOLE Port could become an easy target for asylum seekers if security is not stepped up, a Dorset MP has warned. MP for Poole Robert Syms has hit out at the government's "soft" immigration and asylum policy and says more immigration and customs officers
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Explosive end to fireworks display
COMPLAINTS from residents about fireworks have helped pull the plug on regular summer displays on Poole Quay. And tomorrow night the town centre will see the last explosion of colour and noise into the night sky as the Longest Summer of events draws to
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Gutsy Gibbons drives Bash
DANNY Gibbons produced a gutsy performance to warrant being awarded man-of-the-match for Bashley, despite Craig Davis scoring a hat-trick, as they opened their home league campaign with an impressive win over newly promoted Eastleigh. It was the second
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TURNER PRIZE FOR MAGPIES
DORCHESTER RES 2 HAMWORTHY REC 2 DORCHESTER were left wondering exactly how they failed to win last night's Dorset Premier League game after running rings round their visitors. Phil Simkin's dominant young side enjoyed most of the possession and rained
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GILMOUR THE BRIDPORT HERO
BRIDPORT Reserves recovered from a 1-0 deficit to get their first points of the season. The Bees' seconds were a goal behind inside the opening two minutes after another sloppy start and to make matters worse, Richard Middleton was sent off on the half
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ELKINS' CAREER BACK ON TRACK WITH WILDCATS
JUSTIN Elkins can't wait to lead the re-formed Weymouth Wildcats into speedway's Conference League next season. And the former Poole Pirate, who won last week's inaugural Wessex Rosebowl title at the club's new Radipole Lane venue, says he ready to come
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MASON MAGIC KEEPS BLUES ON THE MAXIMUM
DOWNTON 0 PORTLAND UNITED 1 A WONDER-goal by Andy Mason was enough to earn Portland United maximum points at Wick Lane last night. The former Terras player-boss lashed home an unstoppable 25-yard effort early in the second half to make it two Sydenhams
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HUTCH SPECIAL SENDS TERRAS ON THEIR WAY
WEYMOUTH 2 NEWPORT COUNTY 1 THE new era at the Wessex Stadium got off to the best possible start last night with Wey-mouth scoring a 2-1 victory over Newport County. A crowd of 1,453, over double last season's average attendance, saw Steve Claridge's
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CLARIDGE RELIEF AS TERRAS TRIUMPH
A SECOND half strike by Lee Phillips might have given manager Steve Claridge his maiden victory over Newport County last night, but the Terras boss admitted his side's 2-1 success was hardly a vintage performance. A bumper Wessex Stadium crowd of 1,453
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Mixed reaction to study centre
PLANS for a new archaeology centre of excellence in East Dorset are attracting acclaimed support from academics and professionals across the country. The University of Cambridge, East Dorset Antiquarian Society, Wimborne Civic Society and several professional
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Fears for character of historic county town
FEARS that Dorchester could be losing its distinct character were expressed today after the futures of two historic buildings in the same street were thrown into doubt. Grade two-listed Judge Jeffreys tea rooms in High West Street, dating back to at least
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We're parking mad
ANGRY Weymouth residents are battling a rising tide of threats and abuse from drivers trying to dodge parking charges. People living in parts of Newstead Road and Granville Road claim they are the unwitting victims of motorists cruising further afield
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Great flowering of gardening talent
FLORAL art was exceptional at this year's Radipole and Southill summer show despite the recent dry weather. The Radipole and Southill Horticultural Society's 39th Annual Summer Show saw more visitors than expected said show secretary Jean Turner. She
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Machete man jailed for assault on police
A TRAVELLER who clutched a machete while hurling abuse at police officers has been sent to jail for six months after admitting a dozen offences. Weymouth magistrates heard Robert David Laidlaw, 37, of the Gallows Hill travellers site near Bere Regis,
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Driver blameless for fatal head-on crash
A NEW Forest lorry driver died of horrific injuries when two 32-ton tipper trucks collided head-on near Ringwood, an inquest heard. Ronald Sullivan was travelling on the wrong side of the road before the crash that killed him, East Dorset district coroner
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Station renovation is on the right track
IT'S full steam ahead for a railway conservation group as two of its projects look set to come to fruition in close succession. The North Dorset Railway Trust (TNDRT) has successfully tendered for the lease of the derelict station building at Shillingstone
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Firms have got our numbers...
IT'S been etched on our brains for years but this weekend the plug will finally be pulled on the 192 directory enquiries number. From Sunday 192 will be put firmly on the sales rack and a new set of fashionable numbers will hit the high street. The directory
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Cutting death toll on Dorset's roads
YOU can now play a vital part in cutting the number of road deaths in Dorset. Just select the Dorset Safety Camera Partnership website under Key Facts, on the left-hand links of this homepage. The partnership is dedicated to reducing the death toll and
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Donor eggs 'harvested' then placed in womb
IN the UK, the system is regulated and potential donors have to be carefully screened to make sure they are free of disease or congenital disabilities. They have to be aged between 19 and 35 and are counselled to ensure they are aware of the step that
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WHY I WANT TO BE MUM AGAIN AT 56
A 56-year-old grandmother has put out a desperate appeal for an egg donor so that she can realise her 12-year dream for a fourth child. Priscilla Eatwell and her husband Don, 69, who run a care centre in Bournemouth, have taken out a small ad urging:
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Merger details are unveiled
STAFFORDSHIRE Building Society has issued details on its proposed merger into Bournemouth-based Portman Building Society. The deal was first announced on June 24, with the final terms being provided this week to eligible members of Stafford-shire who
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Bonfires in the heat become a burning issue
ENVIRONMENTAL health officers in Purbeck have received a string of complaints about nuisance bonfires. Despite hot weather and increased fire risks householders are continuing to light bonfires to the annoyance of some. Corfe Castle has become a complaint
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Magpies take off
MAGPIES bounced back from their disappointing opening day draw with a workmanlike performance that was just enough to see off a BAT side that will certainly win more games than they lose this season. Paul Roast opened the scoring with a superb 12-yard
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GILMOUR THE BRIDPORT HERO
BRIDPORT RES 2 BLANDFORD UNITED 1 BRIDPORT Reserves recovered from a 1-0 deficit to get their first points of the season. The Bees' seconds were a goal behind inside the opening two minutes after another sloppy start and to make matters worse, Richard
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COUNTY TITLE FOR GREENHILL QUARTET
GREENHILL'S newly-formed rink of Middleton Cup bowlers showed they were the best in Dorset by carrying off the county fours' title at Dorchester. Harry Hovenden (lead) and Barry Patterson - both established members at the Weymouth club - combined with
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MCAULEY OFF AS BEES CRASH
EXMOUTH 4 BRIDPORT 1 BRIDPORT were brought crashing back down to earth by Premier Division newcomers Exmouth Town at the King George V ground. The euphoria of a 5-2 opening day win was short-lived as the Bees were totally outplayed by their youthful and
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This week's gig guide (21.8)
Thursday 21 August: Funhouse - Malt & Hops; Groove-O-Matic - Ye Olde George, Xch; Rubber Soul: Boston Crab + Emo Octopus + Tranquility - Bartonka; Jazz in Mind feat. Tim Eyles - Longs of Lymington; Lady Winwood's Maggot - Plough Inn, Tiptoe; Acoustic
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Town braced for carnival bonanza
ALL eyes will be on Weymouth today as the town goes carnival crazy. Thousands of people are expected to flood the town for the bumper charity bash which organisers hope will be the biggest to date. As many as 200,000 people could be in the resort for
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That's fowl play
A TRADITIONAL charity goose auction at a pub has ruffled feathers after officials deemed cages used to house birds breached safety regulations. The twice yearly auction, held for six hours a day, at the Gaggle of Geese pub in Buckland Newton near Dorchester
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Warren gets country's call
CHERRIES star Warren Feeney has set his sights on reviving his international career after being drafted into the Northern Ireland under-21 squad. Feeney has been called up for a European Championship qualifying double-header against Ukraine and Armenia
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Break out of the box
IT'S been a very good week for one pensioner from Flintshire in North Wales. This lady, who remains anonymous, worked in a toy shop in the 1970s and bought her grandson a collection of 20 Star Wars action figures for 49 pence each. In case the boy lost
