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Battery sparks shed blaze
A LITHIUM battery left on charge sparked a garden fire that destroyed a shed and badly damaged a garage and two vehicles inside, the fire service said. Dorset Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to the blaze, at a property in Freame Way, Gillingham
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Cutting under-age drinking is a police priority
In response to the letter Crack down on drunken crime' from C. J. Neil, of Dorchester (Echo, April, 29), I too am concerned about the wide availability of cheap alcohol and the problems it causes. This issue remains a policing priority and we continue
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It's time to race those ducks again!
Sydling St. Nicholas SHARP'S annual duck race takes place on Sunday, May 11. The venue lies between Ham Farm and the Old School House. The duck race starts at 3pm, with ducks at £ 1.50 or £ 4.00 for a family of three ducks. These are available from
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First School 's scooter rack is made by local blacksmith
Puddletown PUDDLETOWN First School has got a magnificent new scooter and bicycle rack to encourage its pupils to travel to school in a healthier way than simply jumping into the car. A school travel grant aimed at encouraging children to do just this
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Prison officers look set to 'work to guidelines'
DORSET members of the Prison Officers' Association are being urged to work to guidelines in a row with the Government over hours. Delegates at the POA's 69th annual conference in Portsmouth backed a call for immediate action which includes a strict work
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County to help fund Napoli inquiry
DORSET County Council will help fund an inquiry into the grounding of the MSC Napoli. Councillors have approved a £5,000 donation to look at the environmental impact of the 62,000-tonne container ship that ran aground in Branscombe Bay last year. Devon
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Resort enjoys sunny April
ABOVE average sunshine and below average rainfall were the main features of Weymouth's weather during April. The town again enjoyed some wonderful sunshine with nearly 248 hours in all, well above the average for the month of 185 hours. Weymouth weatherman
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Crash victim is named
A MOTORCYCLIST who died after a crash on the A35 at Charmouth has been named by police. Graham John Vickers, 48, of Charmouth, lost control of his Triumph vehicle and crashed into a roundabout on April 27. He suffered head injuries and was taken to
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Echo men are awarded for Classic effort
The Dorset Echo publication What A Classic came up trumps with two awards at the prestigious 2008 Newsquest Advertising Awards ceremony. Competing with hundreds of other entries, the full-colour, glossy 68-page booklet won trophies for Best Motors Initiative
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Amazing garments go under hammer
COSTUMES worn by stars of stage and screen go under the hammer in Dorchester this month. Hundreds of lots of theatrical costumes form a major part of a sale of vintage clothing by Dukes on May 20. Deborah Doyle of Dukes said the costumes included outfits
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We’re simply the best WI!
A FUN and friendly Women's Institute has been named the best in Dorset. Members of the Dorchester Morning WI scooped the WI of the Year county title for demonstrating that they do a lot more than discuss recipes. They received the honour after judges
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Clinicians and porters on the ball for fundraiser
HOSPITAL staff will clash during a charity football match. Clinicians and porters from Dorset County Hospital will go head to head at the Jewson Stadium, Dorchester, next Friday when the public is invited to watch. Organiser and hospital administration
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Dorset fugitive still on the run from US
MYSTERY surrounds the whereabouts of Dorset businessman Brian Woodford, who is accused of illegally selling aircraft parts to Iran. Relatives of Mr Woodford believe he is in the Far East, but he has not been seen at his home in Singapore for at least
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Appeal fight to build a new church
AN appeal has been launched in a bid to overturn a Purbeck council decision to refuse planning permission for a new landmark' church in Swanage on a prominent site at the gateway to the town. In August last year a plan for the demolition of the existing
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Cricket club members work hard for Nat West cricket force day
Puddletown CRICKET club chairman Pat Stockley reports: Once again our cricket club season is well underway. Net practices have been very well supported with some new faces taking part. It is very encouraging to see the youth section sessions being
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Sculptures to go on show at London gallery
A BRONZE statue of Thomas Hardy by an Upwey sculptor will be exhibited at a London gallery. The 12-inch bronze relief sculptures will go on display at the Society of Portrait Sculptors exhibition in Cork Street, London, from May 12 to 17. A limited
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Skaters hailed as community heroes
SKATERS are being hailed as community heroes by police after giving their old skatepark a facelift while they wait for a new one to open in Dorchester. Carpenter Rowan Ward and three friends have renovated equipment and built new jumps for youngsters
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Summerthing for everyone
THERE is a feast of sizzling summer entertainment coming up at Bridport Arts Centre. The new brochure has just been released and tickets are now on sale for a wide range of events over the summer months. Director Lindsay Brooks said: "We have a great
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Positive week for learning
ADULT Learners' Week is being held on May 17 to 23. It is being organised by the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE). The aim is to give people a taste of education in colleges, workplaces and community and adult education centres
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Plaque marks historic site
ROYAL Manor Arts College head boy and girl Nathan Duncan and Sally Way unveiled a plaque to mark the Romano-British site at Weston Road, Portland. The site was discovered in 2004 when work was started on the college playing field and the Association
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Dog impaled on fence
A WOMAN watched in horror as her dog became impaled on a scout hut fence, which she said should have been fixed years ago. Dog breeder Samantha Bugler said the fence around Weymouth West Air Scout Group near Radipole Lane has been in a dreadful state
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Villagers plead for lower speed limit
WORRIED villagers living along the C12 Old Sherborne Road are pleading for the speed limit to be reduced. Residents and business owners in Cosmore, between Dorchester and Sherborne, say the route is unsafe and plagued by write-offs and near-misses.
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Laugh-a-minute show was fantastic
Having decided against another boring evening in front of the television watching the same old programmes, my wife and I went along to the Pavilion on Saturday evening with our friends to watch Weymouth Drama club's Amateur production of 'Allo 'Allo.
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Have a tea party and help an animal charity
I am writing as a supporter of Britain's pet charity, The Blue Cross, to invite you pop the kettle on and take part in a nationwide tea party to help needy pets. On Friday, May 16 animal lovers everywhere will be hosting Blue Cross tea parties to help
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Call for 1,000 to join walk
GIRLS: it will soon be time to step out - on Weymouth seafront in the second annual Midnight Walk. Weldmar Hospicecare Trust has places for 1,000 women to take part in the event on Saturday, August 30. It will start and finish at Weymouth Pavilion and
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A buenas noches is enjoyed by all
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Lighthouse, Poole by NICOLA RAYNER"BUENAS noches," cried the man in the slick white suit brandishing a trombone. And he's right, with Buena Vista Social Club at the helm at the Lighthouse
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Theatre will swing to the Sinatra sound
A HOST of big band and swing classics are in store as Swing 'n' Sinatra take to the stage at the Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne, tomorrow at 7.30pm. Fronted by Simone Smith and her husband, Chris (from The Glenn Miller Band) the set covers artistes such as
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Groups urged to save island from quarrying
PRESSURE will be piled on conservation charities to buy coastal strip land on Portland and save it from quarrying. Portlanders have pledged to lobby politicians, the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) and the National Trust to step in and preserve
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Sailing school scoops award
SAILING academy bosses attended a star-studded ceremony to be given an award from television presenter Ben Fogle. Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Acad-emy, along with its leading sponsor Scottish and Southern Energy, has won a prestigious Sport
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Adults make a fresh start
A NEW Fresh Start course is open at Weymouth College for adults who want to improve their job prospects, retrain or move into higher education. The course has been established for more than six years. Former students include university graduates, teachers
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Share Watch
Why Brown may become a decaphobe Your weekly stockmarket update from Brewin Dolphin, Hamilton House, 6 Nantillo St, Poundbury. 0845 213 1280 brewindolphin.co.uk The Monetary Policy Committee comments tomorrow on whether UK interest rates are set appropriately
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Tributes paid to champion of youth groups
TRIBUTES have been paid to former Bridport deputy mayor Henry Samuel, who has died aged 57. Despite suffering continuing ill health over the past decade he was a tireless worker for many local organisations in the town, particularly youth groups. He
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Traffic delayed a lorry gets stuck under bridge
MOTORISTS faced heavy traffic after a lorry got stuck under the railway bridge on the A354 at Ridgeway, Weymouth, early today. Police said officers were called shortly after 8.30am to help the driver reverse from under the bridge and turn around.
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GO AHEAD AND BREAK THE LAW
CYCLISTS have been told they can break the law on Weymouth seafront and ignore no cycling' signs. New legislation allowing cycling on The Esplanade has taken so long to introduce that Weymouth and Portland Borough Council chiefs have promised to turn
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Scott signs up
DEFENDER Scott Doe, midfielders Anton Robinson and Marcus Browning, and striker Stuart Beavon have all signed new deals at Weymouth. The news comes just two days after former Aldershot Town winger Ryan Williams was named the Terras' first summer signing
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Young guns fire
DORCHESTER TOWN XI 1 ARSENAL XI 6 ARSENAL'S young guns showed their star potential against a Dorchester XI last night in Brian Benjafield's testimonial at the Jewson Stadium. Former Magpie, now at Bashley, Ryan Moss grabbed a consolation penalty for
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Pact meeting is tonight
THE next Littlemoor Pact - Partners and Community Together - meeting will be tonight at Bincombe Court, Hamilton Close at 7.30pm. Meet up with local councillors, representatives from housing associations and the police to discuss what needs to be done
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Duke’s double after shoot-out
Len Mahoney Cup Final BRITANNIA 2 DUKE OF ALBANY 2 (Duke won 3-1 on penalties after extra-time) GOALKEEPER Paul Bosworth was the hero for the Duke of Albany as they secured an historic double with a 3-1 penalty shoot-out victory over Domino's Premiership
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Linaker’s on the spot for Trophy triumph
Les Hallett Trophy CORK & BOTTLE 3 CHAPELHAY TAVERN 1 STRIKER Adam Linaker netted two second-half penalties as Domino's Premiership side the Cork & Bottle toppled the Chapelhay for a second successive year in the final of the Les Hallett Trophy. The
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Depleted Bridport pipped
HAMWORTHY RECREATION 241-9 (19pts) beat BRIDPORT 220-9 (12pts) by 21 runs BRIDPORT began the season with a narrow defeat to Hamworthy Recreation in Dorset Funeral Plan Division Two but captain Chris Backhouse failed to get disheartened. The hosts collected
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Jenny sets sights on Rose
DORSET County Women's BA president Jenny Andrews is confident of achieving a county first during her time in office this summer. Even as senior vice-president last year the Wimborne member set in motion her target of Dorset fielding a side in the 2008
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Body found
THE body of an elderly woman was found at a property in Kinson, Bournemouth, last night. Police said her death is being treated as unexplained and a post-mortem examination is due to take place today.
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Madge move?
Madonna move? POP star Madonna is considering selling her £9 million home on the Dorset and Wiltshire border at Ashcombe. She bought Ashcombe House in 2001 but is now reported to be selling the 1,134 acre estate for £12 million. The singer and her
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Landslip
A LARGE landslip has blocked more than 400 metres of coastline near Lyme Regis. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency said the landslide obstructed a stretch of beach between Lyme Regis and neighbouring Charmouth. Police say the landslide is the worst
