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Local artists exhibit their work
DURING Dorset Art Weeks, from Saturday, 24 May to Sunday, 8 June between 11am and 5pm Preston and Sutton Poyntz artists Sue Fridd, Di Gilliver, Caroline Nairn and Christine Rashleigh-Berry, under their group name of 4 Points of View, will be exhibiting
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Betjamen Society concert is much enjoyed
Puddletown THE Betjeman Society concert in the church was a most enjoyable evening. The Sherborne branch of the society presented a light hearted evening of music and readings interspersed with pieces of beautiful organ music played by Dr Richard
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We need support to make quarry issue wider known
RICHARD Denton-White really should get his facts right before pontificating about issues of which he has little knowledge (Only direct action will stop quarrying', Echo, May 12). The original mineral consents were awarded in 1949 by the then Portland
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Church coffee morning goes well despite the threat of rain
Affpuddle THE coffee morning in aid of church funds went off very well despite the fact that its venue had to be changed at the last minute from Launchfield to the village hall because of the threat of rain. All the stalls were groaning under the
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Prevention is better than cure in policing
DORSET Police assistant chief constable Mr A J Whiting, (Different views of police work' (Echo, May 9) has completely ignored Mr Mike Joslin's comments regarding the need for bobbies on the beat'. (Echo, April 29 2008). Helicopters and CCTV cameras are
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Volunteers needed for custody visits
DORSET Police Authority is looking for volunteers to monitor custody units at police stations in the county. Custody visitors will play a key part in ensuring the welfare of people being detained by Dorset Police. The authority is holding a series of
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Toaster fire in Blandford
FIREFIGHTERS in Blandford responded to a fire alarm at a property in Whitecliff Mill Street at around 9.20am this morning. The fire crew discovered that a toaster had caught alight and had been extinguished. One elderly man was given oxygen therapy
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Youth camp with a difference
Hilfield Friary THE Society of Saint Francis, Hilfield Friary, is a religious order working in England and Ireland and would like to invite anyone between the ages of 13 and 17 years to their annual youth camp. The brothers of Hilfield Friary live
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Bill to protect marine health
DORSET conservationists have welcomed the government's announcement about new legislation to help improve marine health. The draft Marine and Coastal Access Bill, which will be included in the government's draft legislative programme, provides for marine
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Homes plan for scrapyard
LAND at Chickerell used for scrap metal storage and garaging could be developed for housing. Builder CG Fry has applied to West Dorset District Council for planning permission to build 61 homes on the site at Floods Yard, Chickerell Hill. The proposal
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TV star urging train buffs to enjoy line
HE ALWAYS came up with a cunning plan' as Blackadder's put-upon sidekick Baldrick. Now Tony Robinson has another idea - but this time it might be a good one. The Time Team presenter and rail enthusiast reckons people should hop on the train and enjoy
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Woman recognised for dementia work
A WOMAN'S tireless efforts for people with dementia will be recognised tonight when she gets a special award. Lesley Benham will be the first recipient of the Ken Isaacs Memorial Rosebowl, which will be presented to her by his widow, Jacqueline. The
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TA marks 100 years
THE Territorial Army in Dorchester are planning a series of events to celebrate their 100th year. Brigadier Tony Dalby-Walsh of the Wessex Reserve Forces and Cadets Association said: "This anniversary year - TA100 - is the perfect opportunity to celebrate
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They've paid contributions, they should get NHS treatment
Isn't it absolutely disgraceful that, after a lifetime of National Insurance contributions, a pensioner can be denied sight-saving NHS treatment? (The Pensioners left in the dark', Echo, May 9). The NHS should take the rough with the smooth; there must
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No stars - but home defends standards of care
ELDERLY and vulnerable people in Portland's only care home were receiving a poor standard of care, according to a report. But the manager at Portland Residential Home in Wakeham has hit back by saying their service has improved since the Commission for
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New pool to be open in the next two years
A NEW swimming complex in Dorchester will open in under two years. The long-anticipated development at Thomas Hardye School has a new project board, which has set out a timetable for completion. Members of West Dorset District Council's executive committee
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David Price Hughes
DAVID Price Hughes shared with members of Broadmayne and West Knighton WI, incidents in his life which seemed to have, somewhat incidentally, furthered his career to the good. These were always connected with his interest in music and his encounters
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Parents upset over pre-school closure
A PRE-SCHOOL is to close following an Ofsted inspection which labelled the establishment's care and education as inadequate. Notice of action to improve the Roman Road pre-school in Weymouth was issued by inspectors following their visit last November
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Wembley wish
FORMER Weymouth and Dorchester Town manager Stuart Morgan will be hoping history repeats itself this afternoon when he takes his seat at the FA Cup Final at Wembley. The Portsmouth scout will watch his men take on Coca-Cola Championship outfit Cardiff
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Pentathletes make Macclesfield bid
FORTY-THREE athletes from the Dorset Pentathletes squad will be making the journey north to Macclesfield for the national biathlon this weekend. The squad's 43 individuals will make up 13 teams in the various age categories. Dorset, who were the top
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Ex-Cat trio return to Wessex with Dons
WEYMOUTH Doonan Wildcats welcome the nomadic Wimbledon Dons to the Wessex Stadium tomorrow night (7.15pm) in what promises to be a tough test for the home side. After picking up their first Conference League victory of the new season last week with a
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Kicking Off: Signs are good as Hollins starts to build
WEYMOUTH boss John Hollins and his assistant Alan Lewer are certainly making good headway in the summer transfer market. The pair have already managed to secure the signings of youngsters Joshua Webb and Sam Cutler, and experienced winger Ryan Williams
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Young superheroes on secret clear-up mission
YOUNGSTERS transformed themselves into superheroes and took on their very own secret mission. The children, from Sydling Springs Pre-School near Dorchester, got together to rescue 'lost litter' from around the village. They chose outfits from the school's
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Students helping to brighten community centre
THE community forum is very pleased that students from Weymouth College are going to help us with painting parts of the centre. They are doing the stairwell and both sets of toilets as part of their college work. This works two ways the forum get our
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Appeal over fatal crash
POLICE have renewed their appeal for witnesses to a fatal crash which killed a 66-year-old man in Lyme Regis. Dave John Smith, of Hill Road, died after his white Peugeot 106 ploughed into a wall near Mill Green and burst into flames on May 8. He was
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£500m gas storage scheme to go ahead
A MAJOR gas storage facility on Portland has been given the go-ahead by councillors. Portland Gas Storage Ltd won approval for its £500 million project at a meeting of Dorset County Council's planning committee. The former naval base at Upper Osprey
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Cathedral is now floodlit all night long
SALISBURY Cathedral's new state-of-the-art lighting system will now illuminate the building late into the night thanks to an anonymous donation. The donor, from Wiltshire, said: "Salisbury Cathedral is one of this country's greatest buildings. "The
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Choirs join forces
AN AWARD-WINNING female choir will join the Casterbridge Male Voice Choir for a performance in Weymouth. The Stithian Ladies Choir from Cornwall will join the local choir at St Aldhelm's Church, Weymouth on Saturday, May 31. A spokesman for the ladies
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We can achieve amazing things if we work together
By Mike Morgan, editor of the Dorchester Parish Magazine and member of St Peter's Church, Dorchester IF WE work together we can achieve amazing things. Christian Aid Week has just passed and in our magazine we've been reading about how women in Bangladesh
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Diary dates . . .
A SPONSORED walk from North Square behind St Peter's Church, Dorchester to the River Jordan at Bowleaze Cove, Weymouth, is taking place today (Sat) in order to raise money for Christian Aid week. There will also be a talk by the head of Christian Aid's
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Ice beauties back in town
THE Russian Ice Stars return to Poole with their spectacular version of Beauty & The Beast performed on ice. With eight performances from Wednesday, June 11, to Sunday, June 15, ice dance lovers have plenty of chances to enjoy their athleticism, stunning
