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Help offer to aid puppies
A DOG owner is offering assistance to fellow pet owners in need of a lactating animal. Tubs the Staffordshire bull terrier recently gave birth to two puppies that had to be put down because they were brain-damaged. Her owner Jodie West, of Fortuneswell
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Panto costumes on show in village
PANTO costumes will bring back memories of past productions in an exhibition being staged at Frampton Village Hall over the bank holiday weekend. Jeanette Grace, who has directed and written many pantomimes for the village's amateur dramatic company
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Loss of concession is so unfair
SENIOR citizens attending Dorset Adult Learning courses have recently been sent a letter by the service saying that their current feeconcession will end as such a concession is in breach of the EmploymentEquality (Age) Regulations 2006. In a further
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Concept of concept of police serving the public is alive and well
I READ with interest Mike Joslin's contribution to the on-going discussion in relation to policing priorities ('Why public want bobbies on beat', Echo, April 29), particularly so as he raised many new issues that had not been raised by the previous correspondent
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The carnival needs you!
THE Willowbed Hall Management Committee have asked me to let you know that they are looking for people who have a talent or a craft that they would be prepared to show or demonstrate on the Chickerell Carnival Day. It could be anything from sport, any
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A day at the London Marathon
The London marathon is such a prestige event that everyone should consider taking part at least once during their life. It is definitely a "to do before I die" challenge. Well where do I start, I would like to start by using words like, excellent, amazing
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A day at the London Marathon
The London marathon is such a prestige event that everyone should consider taking part at least once during their life. It is definitely a "to do before I die" challenge. Well where do I start, I would like to start by using words like, excellent, amazing
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Charity runner given boost by local gym
Chris Smart of Weymouth who is currently training for the marathon as part of Charity Support has been given a well needed training boost to his 200 mile a month training schedule by Steve Churchhill from the Budmouth gym. As every runner will know and
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Charity runner given boost by local gym
Chris Smart of Weymouth who is currently training for the marathon as part of Charity Support has been given a well needed training boost to his 200 mile a month training schedule by Steve Churchhill from the Budmouth gym. As every runner will know and
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Weymouth community help Charity support once more
Ten days ago I thought my London marathon experience was over, however the healing hands of a local fitness trainer comes to save the day. As I have stated before the training for the London marathon is very hard and takes a lot out of your body, especially
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Weymouth community help Charity support once more
Ten days ago I thought my London marathon experience was over, however the healing hands of a local fitness trainer comes to save the day. As I have stated before the training for the London marathon is very hard and takes a lot out of your body, especially
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Competitions and promotions
IN THE DORSET ECHO Monday May 12 IN PAPER COMPETITION WIN COOKERY BOOKS A question and answer competition offering 10 lucky readers the chance to win a Sacla cookery book. IN PAPER OFFER BRITTANY FERRIES READER OFFER Get a day trip to Cherbourg
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Sisterhood Celebrate 85th Birthday
MEMBERS of Wyke Sisterhood recently held a special service in Wyke Methodist Church to celebrate the group's 85th anniversary. Visitors representing eight other local societies were present. Vice president Mrs. Gwen Stone chaired the meeting. The guest
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The pensioners left in the dark
AN ELDERLY couple from Weymouth face losing their sight together after one of them was denied treatment on the NHS. Madge Mignot fears she and her husband Noel could both be left in the dark after they were diagnosed with serious eye diseases. Mrs Mignot
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Man, 23, jailed for sex with girl of 15
A MAN has been jailed for having sex with a 15-year-old girl. Dale Sullivan, 23, of Trinity Court in Weymouth, had previously pleaded guilty to sexual activity with a child. Dorchester Crown Court heard how the victim - who cannot be named because of
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Treat at St Paul's
THERE will be a Choral Evensong in St Paul's, Westham on Sunday May 18 at 5pm. - The Harmonia Choir directed by David Bruce-Payne. All are welcome to what will be an absolute treat. ART classes at St Paul's Parish Centre, Westham, with all types
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Search to find carnival queen
THE HUNT is on for this year's Dorchester Carnival Queen. Mark Allwood, one of the organisers, is inviting local ladies to join the contest and enjoy an evening that will see three semi-finalists go through to a selection by a public vote to choose the
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Return of the living dead
THE ZOMBIES AND BEYOND (UMTV) GARFIELD'S BIRTHDAY Let Them Eat Cake (Pink Hedgehog) SAM SPARRO Sam Sparro (Island) CAJUN DANCE PARTY The Colourful Life (XL) I'M KICKING myself, and anyone else within footshot, for missing the reportedly transcendent
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Do your worst
68: 10cc The Worst Band In The World/ 18 Carat Man Of Means (UK, 1974) I HAD the pleasure and the privilege of seeing 10cc live the other week. Founder member Graham Gouldman is still on board, as are Paul Burgess and Rick Fenn, long-serving members
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District council leadership remains unchanged
WEST Dorset District Council has re-elected the same chairman, vice-chairman and leader for the next year. The three figures were proposed and seconded without any competition at the full council meeting in the West Dorset District Council office.
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Re-election proves important issues do not go away
I REFER to the incredible re-election, after one year out of office, of John Birtwistle to Weymouth & Portland Borough Council. Important issues just don't go away. Those living very close to the Pavilion complex have clearly indicated that the existing
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Travellers turn beauty spot into 'no-go' area
TRAVELLERS have turned a picturesque spot into a 'no-go' area, claim nearby residents. A community of caravans and lorries near Sares Wood, between Briantspuddle and Affpuddle, has caused locals and tourists to avoid the area. Residents have criticised
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CCTV 'invaluable' in fight against crime
POLICE and council officials have jumped to the defence of CCTV cameras. Figures obtained by the Dorset Echo show the surveillance team run by Weymouth and Portland Borough Council helped police attend 362 incidents in the first three months of this
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Rotarians’ relief bid for cyclone victims
LOCAL Rotarians are counting on public support to help them provide rapid relief to victims of Cyclone Nargis in Burma. The cyclone has devastated the country, with official estimates reporting 22,000 killed and a further million left homeless. President
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Stunning scenes for opera lovers
ELLEN Kent returns to Bournemouth this weekend with two stunning operatic shows. Tomorrow night, her company will present Madame Butterfly, Puccini's tragic tale of a geisha and her faithless lover Pinkerton, and on Sunday, it is the turn of La Traviata
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Rock damages parked car
A TWO-ton piece of stone has fallen off a lorry and landed on a parked vehicle on Portland, police said. Officers were called to the incident near Park Road in Easton Square shortly after 8am today. A Dorset Police spokesman said the rock fell off the
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Life behind the net curtains is exposed
AN award-winning novel of childhood espionage and bitter-sweet growing up will transform the main theatre at Lighthouse in Poole this month. Much-loved Dorset visitors Theatre Alibi have teamed up with the highly regarded Oxford Playhouse to stage their
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Historic house up for sale at £3m
HISTORIC Sherborne House is going on the market for £3 million. The 18th century grade I listed building is being sold by Dorset County Council. Writers Charles Dickens and William Makepeace Thackeray have stayed at the house and its hallway features
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Summer clear out
CLUB captain Simon Weatherstone, defender Justyn Roberts and striker Stuart Douglas have all been released as Weymouth boss John Hollins continues to hold a summer clear out at the Wessex Stadium. The trio are expected to be followed through the exit
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Browne to make first-team debut
ALL-ROUNDER Simon Browne will make his first-team debut for Weymouth tomorrow at Blandford in the Dorset Funeral Plan Premier Division (1.30pm). The former Portland Red Triangle player will be joined in the side by Dave Pearce, who is back available
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£10,000 worth of lifeboat kit stolen
THIEVES have stolen lifesaving equipment from the RNLI's store. The gear - including a quad bike and an engine - was taken from the charity's storage garage in Sandbanks. The cost to replace the vital lifesaving equipment is £10,000. RNLI divisional
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Richards out to erase memories
DORCHESTER will be looking to erase memories of 2005 when they visit Suttoners at Dean Park tomorrow in the Dorset Funeral Plan Premier League (1.30pm). The county town side achieved promotion to the top tier of Dorset cricket last year while Suttoners
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Bugler sets sights on home start
BEAMINSTER v MARNHULL BEAMINSTER welcome Marnhull to the Memorial Ground tomorrow (2pm) with both sides desperately looking for a win to kick-start their 2008 campaigns. Richard Bugler oversaw a heavy defeat last weekend to Stalbridge, whom he believes
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Bridport buoyed by trio
PAVILION SPORTS v BRIDPORT BRIDPORT take on Pavilion Sports in Dorset Funeral Plan League Division Two tomorrow (2pm) determined to erase their opening day defeat. Chris Backhouse's side were undone by Hamworthy Rec-reation at the Brewery Ground last
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Skipper returns for Triangle
PORTLAND RT v SUTTONERS PORTLAND will be looking to bounce back from last week's disappointing seven-wicket defeat at Cranborne when they host Suttoners at Reforne in Dorset Funeral Plan Division Three tomorrow (2pm). The islanders were skittled for
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Club give county town a punch
YOUNG boxers put on a powerful show as Dorchester Amateur Boxing Club held a special open evening at the Territorial Army Centre. The club is on the verge of moving to new premises and invited along interested parties and potential supporters to find
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Junior Warriors shoot to the top
WEST Dorset Warriors shot to the top of table after claiming 21 first places and 14 runners-up spots out of the 49 races in the first round of the Junior Speedo League at Bridport. Playing host to Clayesmore, Poole, City of Newport and Frome swimming
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Clothes mystery
AN AIR and sea search was launched after a pile of women's clothes was found on the beach at Hengistbury Head, near Bournemouth. No trace of anyone was found.
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Cash machine raid
ROBBERS cut into a cash machine at the Co-op store in Kings Road West, Swanage, yesterday afternoon and stole an unknown amount of money. They broke into the lobby and opened the machine using a disc cutter. Two people were seen driving off in a dark
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Squaring up to the need for advice
A NEW company has been launched to help dreams become reality for communities in Dorset. Dorset Squared Ltd - D2 - a not-for-profit company, was set up to simplify access to advice and resources for people with ideas to make their communities better
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DEK celebrates 40 great years
MASS imaging company DEK is celebrating 40 years in business. The Granby firm has hailed its trailblazing breakthroughs of the past four decades but has also vowed to step up its innovations in the 21st century - especially in the realms of alternative
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Dorset link to black cab sex attacker
A SEX beast who allegedly drugged and raped women in his taxi could have struck in Dorset, police have revealed. Women who may have fallen prey to the attacker were today urged to come forward. Detectives at the Metropolitan Police investigating a series
