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'A raw deal'
PENSIONERS carrying banners and chanting slogans marched from Bournemouth Square to the Conservative Party conference to demand a better deal from politicians. They joined a protest organised by the Olde English Wessex Group, calling for an end to means-tested
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Elderly woman 'critical' after bus accident
AN ELDERLY woman was critically ill in hospital on Tuesday after she was in an accident with a double-decker bus as she crossed a road in Winton town centre. The 97-year-old was said to have stepped out from between two cars into the path of a Yellow
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Bypassed town's 'backwater' fear
EVEN without a congestion charge for motorists visiting Purbeck, it is feared another traffic bombshell could set Swanage adrift to become a backwater by-passed by visitors and holidaymakers. There has barely been time for people living in the area to
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Euro incentive for Wiggett
MARK WIGGETT is showing the kind of form that should guarantee him two starts on the European Tour next year. The Dudsbury touring professional is poised to clinch second place in the West Region PGA order of merit next week and qualify to play in he
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Cook bags 19 points to inspire Oaks fightback
JEREMY Cook was Oakmedians' inspiration as they came from behind to grab the points with a 24-16 win over Aylesbury in Powergen South West Division Two East. Full-back Cook scored 19 of Oaks' 24 points as he plundered two tries, three conversions and
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CLEVEDON POST FOR HODGES
DORSET-born Kevin Hodges has been named the new boss of Southern League Division One West side Clevedon Town. The former Plymouth Argyle and Torquay United midfielder, who was linked with the manager's job at Weymouth before Geoff Butler's appointment
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DREAM COMES TRUE FOR RAMOS
FRANCISCO Ramos today revealed how he owes Yeovil Town boss Gary Johnson a debt of thanks for helping set up his move to Weymouth. The Portuguese goalkeeper capped an impressive Terras debut with a clean-sheet in the FA Cup win over Dorchester Town last
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SMART MOVE TO REWARD FIRMS' UNSUNG HEROES
THEY'RE co-ordinators and confidantes at the nervecentre of virtually every business - but many are unsung heroes. Personal Assistants - PAs - play a pivotal role and yet are all too often overlooked. But now that's about to change. Smart Group Recruitment
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Water crisis run-through for village
VILLAGERS in Sixpenny Handley will find themselves at the centre of a major water alert later this month - but it won't be for real. Bournemouth and West Hants Water is carrying out an emergency exercise on Thursday, October 21 to test procedures in the
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It's a slice of luck with self-ricin flower
A NOTORIOUS poison has been gracing flower tubs in a Dorset town this summer... and they've inadvertently helped Wimborne scoop a couple of top trophies. Wimborne in Bloom organisers have only just discovered some of the plants that helped them triumph
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Speed star Bjorn a record-breaker
WINDSURFING star Bjorn Dunkerbeck has broken Portland Harbour's 24-year-old speed sailing record. In near-perfect conditions, the Dutch superstar notched up 36.18 knots - equivalent to 42 mph - breaking the mark of 36.00 knots set by the famous yacht
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Harbourmaster's office to be flats
COUNCILLORS are to press ahead with plans to convert the Weymouth harbourmaster's listed office building into flats. Three stories of the 19th century premises on Custom House Quay will be turned into luxury accommodation under the proposals, which were
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Romans attack monument
HISTORY came alive as a television crew filmed at a Dorset landmark. Maiden Castle near Dorchester is set to feature in a major new historical terrestrial television series. The eight-part series called Revival will be seen across the South and look at
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Mass protest blows out wind farm plans
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to build nine 105 metre wind turbines in North Dorset looks set to be refused amid "overwhelming opposition". Months of concern that Winterborne Zelston will be spoilt if planners give Your Energy Ltd the go-ahead look set to reach
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FEENEY'S FREED
CHERRIES old boy Warren Feeney has been given the green light to line up for Stockport County against his former club at Dean Court on Friday. Feeney's availability was cast in doubt after he was forced to pull out of the Northern Ireland squad for their
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BANG TO RIGHTS!
ON-THE-SPOT fines could be handed out for the misuse of fireworks under new powers given to Dorset Police. Late-night noise and possession of dangerous fireworks could become a thing of the past if the threat of an £80 fixed penalty makes offenders think
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It's a slice of luck with self-ricin flower
A NOTORIOUS poison has been gracing flower tubs in a Dorset town this summer... and they've inadvertently helped Wimborne scoop a couple of top trophies. Wimborne in Bloom organisers have only just discovered some of the plants that helped them triumph
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Retailers spell out the damage to town
THE damaging effect on trade caused by the A338 roadworks and hour-long parking restrictions was spelled out to councillors at a meeting with Bournemouth town centre traders. Retailers told civic chiefs the town centre needed their support to maximise
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Valuable tapestries stolen
POLICE are searching for two valuable antique tapestries stolen from a Bournemouth house. One of the tapestries, thought to date from 18th century France, shows an image of a pheasant surrounded by flowers and trees and is seven feet high and four feet
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Mass protest blows out wind farm plans
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to build nine 105 metre wind turbines in North Dorset looks set to be refused amid "overwhelming opposition". Months of concern that Winterborne Zelston will be spoilt if planners give Your Energy Ltd the go-ahead look set to reach
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Marines practise for beach assault
SEA cadets were treated to a display in Hamworthy showing how the Army and Marines would land on an enemy beach. About 180 youngsters aged from 10 to 16 years were at the waterfront part of Poole Royal Marines, off Lake Drive, to see the amphibious landing
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Lady in waiting
LILLY was just 10 hours old when her name was added to the waiting list for a place at a popular village primary school - setting a new record. In four years time Lilly should now be able to follow in the footsteps of her brother Ben, nine, and sister
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Linnets feel icy chill of boss's blast
LYMINGTON and New Milton picked off Poppies in a comfortable Wessex One victory, but on a distinctly autumnal evening, their display left boss Ian Robinson decidedly cold. After a rip-roaring FA Cup giant-killing of Southern League Chippenham Town at
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Changes the key as Badgers falter
BROCKENHURST boss Graham Kemp shouldered the blame as his much-changed side slipped to a frustrating home defeat to Wessex One new boys VTFC. The player-manager made five changes from the team who conquered Nationwide Conference South outfit Lewes in
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Ryan return is "gamble" for Pirates
PIRATES chief Matt Ford has admitted it is a gamble for Ryan Sullivan to line up against Swindon tonight. (Oct 6) But the Wimborne Road supremo believes the Aussie ace is the best judge to tell if he is fit enough to ride against the Robins at home (7.30pm
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Help us, we need a home
YOUNG Dorset couples are so concerned at the battle they face for their first home that they are taking their worries to the Samaritans. This comes on a day when a new survey revealed it takes more than five times their total income if they want to set
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Country property prices go on rising
COUNTRY life in Dorset is increasingly hard to achieve because of rocketing prices and a scarcity of prime sites, a report claims. The cost of a county home in the countryside rose by an average of 2.7 per cent for the third quarter of 2004, the second
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Howard surprised by massive moth
A MONSTER specimen of a moth was discovered by staff at the Dorset Echo headquarters on the Granby Industrial Estate in Weymouth. The death's head hawk moth, so-called because of the sinister skull-like pattern on its thorax, was found by Howard Hobson
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Howard surprised by massive moth
A MONSTER specimen of a moth was discovered by staff at the Dorset Echo headquarters on the Granby Industrial Estate in Weymouth. The death's head hawk moth, so-called because of the sinister skull-like pattern on its thorax, was found by Howard Hobson
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Best of a rest before their walking test
FUNDRAISERS grab a quick rest before taking part in a 24-hour walk in aid of the Cancer Research UK charity. They are among 10 pupils, parents or friends of Budmouth Technology College in Weymouth who are tackling the walk this Saturday. They will set
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Peace offering in row over grave removals
A NEW Forest vicar who had gravestones moved to make way for a church hall has said wall plaques can replace the missing memorials. Several gravestones at All Saints' Church, Hordle, were moved without the permission of relatives of the deceased before
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Campaign begins to fight Gold Hill plans
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save Shaftesbury's historic Gold Hill from development are urging people to turn out in force at a meeting on Monday. Organisers have already gathered more than 400 names on a petition and prompted dozens of people to write in
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Borough's action plan to tackle yob culture
COMMUNITY safety experts have given people living in Christchurch a host of ideas to help them free the town's streets from the scourge of antisocial behaviour. At a special meeting, Christchurch's community safety Action Group encouraged concerned residents
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Doctor says sorry over drug mix-up
A GP has apologised for wrongly prescribing antibiotics to an 86-year-old man who was allergic to the drug, despite warnings on his written medical notes. An inquest heard yesterday that the elderly man suffered severe liver damage after taking the antibiotics
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Welcome to barking
HERE'S a pioneering idea that is apparently poised to sweep the world of commerce - dogs in business meetings. No kidding. It's a proposal which was floated to mark National Meetings Week this week. It's suggested that a dog can function as a "meetings
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Welcome to barking
HERE'S a pioneering idea that is apparently poised to sweep the world of commerce - dogs in business meetings. No kidding. It's a proposal which was floated to mark National Meetings Week this week. It's suggested that a dog can function as a "meetings
