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PLUMBING THE DEPTHS
A SHOCKING survey carried out by undercover trading standards departments in Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset has revealed that consumers have a two out of three chance of being ripped off by rogue handymen. Out of the 30 tradesmen hired just nine were deemed
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Sewage treatment will clean up cove
WESSEX Water's £9 million works to upgrade sewage treatment in West Lulworth begins this month. Three pumping stations will be built close to West Lulworth and a 9km pipeline laid to carry waste from the village to sewage treatment works at Wool. Sewage
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Film Guide (October 15)
Alien vs Predator (15) UCI, Odeon (previews Thurs only). It's the big monster showdown we've waited decades to see. Don't expect too much and you won't be disappointed. *** Billabong Odyssey (PG) UCI. See preview. *** Boo, Zino & the Snurks (U) UCI
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Shark Tale (U)
WITH the two Shreks under its belt, you'd have thought DreamWorks would have been quite happy to plough its own furrow rather than engage in silly head-to-head games with its big animation rival, Pixar. The last time it happened - Antz vs A Bug's Life
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White Chicks (12A)
CRASS, contrived and achingly familiar it may be, but Keenen Ivory Wayans' culture-clash comedy possesses a certain charm. White Chicks also packs more laughs into one washroom sequence than Shark Tale manages in its entirety. Marcus and Kevin Copeland
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Billabong Odyssey (PG) preview
BREATHTAKING documentary celebrating the courage and skill of the daredevil surfers who do battle with monstrous waves, in search of the ultimate adrenaline rush. The journey spans 18 months, six continents and produces waves of up to 70 feet high. Top
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Rugby Union - Dorset and Wilts Division One South
Blues march on Bridport 31 Puddletown 15 EARLY pacesetters Bridport had too much pace and power for their old rivals, writes John McHugh. The visitors had the benefit of a strong wind in the first half to put the first points on the board. Dave Hoola
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Men's Hockey - Gerard League South Division Two
Frampton falters to let point slip away Bridgwater 2 Bridport Hawks 1 A TERRIBLE schoolboy error from skipper Andrew Frampton gifted Bridgwater all three points with 10 minutes left on the clock. Frampton had to charter new waters in the left back position
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Hooded gang robs security employee
A SECURICOR employee has been left "uninjured but shocked" after he was robbed by three hooded attackers while delivering money to a Poole shop. The incident happened just before 9pm on Tuesday October 12 when the man was delivering money to the cash
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Netball - South West Dorset League
Wakelys have upper hand Division Two Wakelys 28 Lugger Ladies 15 WAKELYS always had the upper hand in this physical game against newly promoted Lugger Ladies. The Bridport team took the lead in the first quarter and never looked like losing from then
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Golf
Hicks breaks 10 barrier Lyme Regis Golf Club - By William Halden HANDICAPS give every golfer street cred. The number after their name instantly describes their ability and their status. Keith Hicks, handicap 10, is a legend of the Lyme Regis seniors but
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TAX LIABILITY ALERT ON ENDOWMENT PAYMENTS
INVESTORS who have been compensated after being missold endowments could be facing extra tax bills, warn accountants. The Inland Revenue's view is that in many cases the compensation will be made up of a refund of the premiums plus an amount for the loss
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Legend back in 'spiritual home'
SINGER-songwriter and music business legend Jackie Leven will be at Mr Kyps in Lower Parkstone tonight (October 14) for his second Dorset gig in the past month. In September the one-time Doll by Doll founder gave a stirring set at the Royal Oak in Bere
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Hero crew saved family
HELICOPTER pilot Keith Copus was today being honoured for rescuing a family from a blazing building. The Weymouth-based Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance airman helped lift out five people and two dogs caught in a raging brush fire. Captain Copus, 58,
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Spotlight falls on future of Pavilion
THE fate of Weymouth Pavilion and the ferry terminal is set to be thrashed out at a series of meetings. Borough councillors face several options for the future of the site - with redevelopment, refurbishment, privatisation of the Pavilion, tourist information
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The party is over at county town nightclub
NIGHTCLUB owners Paul and Kathy Legg have decided to call time on their business after almost 10 years. The couple, who run Paul's nightclub in Dorchester's Trinity Street, say the decision to close the club was taken because it was not 'fun' any more
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Call to traders to make it a Cracker
BUSINESSES in Dorch-ester are being urged to show some festive spirit and sign up for the town's Christmas Cracker night. Members of the chamber of commerce, which is organising the event, say they want this year to be the biggest and best ever, capitalising
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Toddlers' waddle is a doddle
TODDLING children put their best foot forward to raise cash for the Meningitis Trust. More than 40 pupils from St John's Primary School reception class and St John's Nursery in Weymouth took part in the sponsored Toddle Waddle around the playground. The
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Private firm could run pool in leisure shake-up
A PRIVATE firm may run Weymouth Swimming Pool under a shake-up of council leisure facilities. The move is proposed in a Weymouth and Portland Borough Council scheme to change and improve the way facilities are run. Members of the council's community regeneration
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Two arrested during teen boozing blitz
POLICE have been seizing alcohol from youngsters hanging around in Bridport as part of a crackdown on anti-social behaviour and drink-related disorder in the town. Extra officers were drafted in to help with Operation Tide. Inspector Alan Jenkins, the
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Special needs unit gets a new garden
YOUNG charity volunteers have brightened up the surroundings of a special needs unit in Weymouth. Eight members of the Prince's Trust designed and built a miniature garden at The Oaks adult learning centre on Chickerell Road. The two-week project, which
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Terror of 'brick' crash
POLICE are hunting a mindless idiot who gambled with a driver's life on the busy A31 at Ringwood by hurling a missile from a footbridge. The frightened driver saw the man launch an object from the bridge as he approached it on the westbound carriageway
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Selfless dedication receives recognition
GENEROUS men in North Dorset who give up their free time to support the Reserves Forces and cadets have been commended by the Lord Lieutenant of Dorset. Harry Seeley, a 55-year-old plumber from Blandford, was praised for dedicating 15 years as an adventure
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Mystery airline is finally announced
FLEDGELING low fare airline Thomsonfly.com was finally unveiled on October 13 as the mystery newcomer to Bournemouth Airport - ending weeks of speculation. The new airline had kept its identity a closely-guarded secret, but it got off to a flying start
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Paired up and sent packing!
THERE was sun, sea and a healthy dose of regional stereotyping when a Bournemouth family volunteered to take part in a Holiday Showdown. Sparks flew when the Dixon-Box family were introduced to the managers of a Blackpool kissogram agency and told they
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Bust stop
BUS passengers got a surprise when they were confronted with drivers wearing shocking pink. It was all part of Yellow Buses Pink Mufti Day which involved around 150 employees dressing in pink to raise money for charity Breast Cancer Care. Babies, gangsters
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House of horrors
WE have all seen the TV shows dedicated to exposing rogue handymen who rip off their customers. Although the antics of some of these exposed traders defy belief, there are many that still charge extortionate rates for their work and claim to have replaced
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Bust stop
BUS passengers got a surprise when they were confronted with drivers wearing shocking pink. It was all part of Yellow Buses Pink Mufti Day which involved around 150 employees dressing in pink to raise money for charity Breast Cancer Care. Babies, gangsters
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Privatised fire control plan 'threat to public'
FEARS have been raised of a decline in service quality in Dorset if a new South West fire control room is run by a private company. Staff in Dorset's control room were already fearing for their jobs when it emerged their office would be closing to be
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Tip van ban relaxed after public protest
A VAN ban at Bournemouth tip has been amended following a public outcry. A new permit scheme will be introduced in the next month to enable people whose main vehicle is a van to use Millhams tip. But other controversial restrictions limiting access to
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Purbeck Film Festival
Friday October 15: Three Colours: Blue (15), Lighthouse, 5.40pm. First of Kieslowski's colours trilogy based around the themes of the French flag. Nashville (15), Lighthouse, 7.50pm. Robert Altman's affectionate epic about the country music business features
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Inside I'm Dancing (15)
MICHAEL (Steven Robertson) was born with cerebral palsy and has lived in Carrigmore Home for the Disabled for almost his entire life, under the watchful eye of the authoritarian head nurse (Brenda Fricker). Abandoned by his lawyer father, Michael has
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Boo, Zino and the Snurks (U) preview
GERMANY'S first-ever fully computer-generated feature film is a fairy-tale adventure set in the mystical world of Gaya, where a small community battles against the encroaching forces of evil. Ever since their television debut, Boo, an inventor, and Zino
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Women's Hockey - Central League
Beaminster fall short in frantic finale BAC 3 Beaminster 2 BEAMINSTER were without two key players and gave debuts to youngsters Jess Lambert and Sara Lou. In an encounter of high skill and speed, there was nothing between the sides until BAC pounced
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Money is pouring in for Wish List appeal
KIND-hearted fund-raisers have been boosting the coffers of Poole Hospital's Wish List campaign with a range of different cash-collecting activities. More than £50,000 has already been handed over to the hospital's fund-raising team in aid of the Daily
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Pet escapes death by a cat's whisker
AN ELDERLY cat narrowly escaped death after being shot twice with an air rifle and then run over. Shadow, a 12-year-old rescue cat, has spent two weeks at the vet's after he was shot in the stomach and chest, and temporarily paralysed when he was hit
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Youth Sport
Youngsters take sporting honour MEMBERS of Loders Young Players celebrated their sporting successes in the third annual awards ceremony at the village hall. LYP chairman John Hughes led the event and trophies were presented by Lady Diana Hood. Coaches
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Battle over concrete crusher bid
UPSET residents have formed an action group to fight a proposal to site a concrete crusher in their Poole neighbourhood. Hamworthy residents close to Dawkins Road are objecting to plans by Oasis Plant Hire but the company is keen to reassure them the
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SKINNER STEERS TERRAS THROUGH
WEYMOUTH 5 CINDERFORD TOWN 0 THE young Terras stormed through to the Third Qualifying Round of the FA Youth Cup with a crushing defeat of Midland Alliance League opposition at the Wessex Stadium last night. Manager Paul Hammond said he was delighted with
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ROXANNE'S SEOUL BID
DORCHESTER schoolgirl Roxanne Symes is in South Korea taking on the world's best at taekwondo. The talented 15-year-old Thomas Hardye School student, who lives in Cambridge Road, is part of the England squad competing in the International Taekwondo Federation's
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Ant future in the balance
MATT Ford admits he is hopeful Pirates' Brazilian-born sensation Antonio Lindback will be riding in England next season, despite the man himself hinting he may not be. The Rio Rocket has been a revelation for the Elite League champions since he burst
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Hall will bring PE lessons in from the cold
GONE will be the days of braving all weathers for PE outside if Pamphill First School's application for a new hall is given the go-ahead. Much of the small hamlet school dates back to 1698 and for years it has dreamt of expanding to make room for more
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Father claims he is forced to live in tent
A HOMELESS Blandford man says he is being forced to live in a tent because housing chiefs are ignoring his pleas to find him a home. Andrew Thomson, aged 30, says his health has deteriorated and he has lost weight since he started living rough six months
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Like a fish out of water
EXPERTS now say that this winter could be the coldest of the century. Metcheck.com says the first cold snap will arrive on Monday, with regular cold fronts sweeping across the country until Christmas. Andrew Bond, the senior forecaster for the group,
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EDDIE LEFT IN LIMBO OVER POSSIBLE LOAN EXTENSION
EDDIE Howe admits he is "in limbo" as he waits for his possible loan extension to be approved. The popular defender's loan spell from Portsmouth expired after Friday's win over Stockport and he has been back training with the Fratton Park outfit this
