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We have bobbies on the beat and many other vital staff
I WAS interested to read the comments from M A Carrigan (Letters, May 16). I can understand the author's concern that I had apparently not responded to Mr Joslin's comments concerning bobbies on the beat' (April 29). In my original letter I had responded
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Treatment my wife and new twins received was first-rate
Louise, my wife recently gave birth to twin girls. They were born at 35 weeks by caesarean section in the maternity unit at Dorset County Hospital. I am writing to express our admiration for the dedication, professionalism and good humour of the staff
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Paintings and sculpture together
A STUNNING exhibition of paintings by Claire Streather, with sculpture by David Nicholls, is currently on show at White Stones café gallery on Portland. Claire Streather was born on Portland and the place and its people remain an important focus for
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Students make mark in carving contest
STONEMASONRY students at Weymouth College showed off their talents at the department's annual carving competition. The students had two-and-a-half days to showcase their talents by producing a stone boss carving - a decorative carved architectural stone
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On song for anniversary
PIPPA Goss is just one of the star soloists performing with the Beaminster Singers at their forthcoming special concert celebrating their 20th anniversary. The 62 voices of the singers under their musical director Hilary Kenway, will set the rafters
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Breast practice raises awareness
A MALE doctor took another giant leap for womankind by completing his fourth charity moonwalk. Dressed in women's underwear, Dr Rod Lewis braved the cold to help raise £1,776 for breast cancer charities at the Playtex Moonwalk. The Dorchester GP walked
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Call costs driver £375
A COMPANY director who answered a call while driving along Weymouth Esplanade has been ordered to pay £375. John Colin Matthews, 53, of Barnhaven Close, Wyke Regis, Weymouth was found guilty of using a hand-held mobile phone while driving when he appeared
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Farmer in hole world of trouble
A GIANT hole opened up beneath this Land Rover as it was crossing a field of long grass on a farm. David Ford, of Ilsington Farm, Tincleton, near Dorchester, said his 34-year-old son, Lee, had driven out at night to look for some cows. Mr Ford said:
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Students put to the test
STUDENTS put their general knowledge to the test in a national contest. The teenagers from Weymouth College competed in a national online A-level Challenge competition organised by WorldSkills UK. Benn Harrison, Liam Connolly and Ross Harrison came
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A day of golf boosts school
GOLFERS helped raise thousands of pounds for a school extension by doing what they like best - playing golf. The charity golf day at Came Down Golf Club has given a boost to the project at St Mary's Catholic First School in Dorchester, which is busy
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Beat this for a sound success
DYNAMIC Weymouth drumming group, Taiko Evolution, are beating their drums louder than ever as they get ready to perform at the opening concert for the National Taiko Festival being held this June in Rickmansworth Herts. After getting Weymouth Music Festival
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A day of golf boosts school
GOLFERS helped raise thousands of pounds for a school extension by doing what they like best - playing golf. The charity golf day at Came Down Golf Club has given a boost to the project at St Mary's Catholic First School in Dorchester, which is busy
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Fiona jets off to a job in Italy
A SENIOR biologist from Weymouth Sea Life Park has jetted off on a three-month Italian job. Fiona Smith headed out to the picturesque Lake Garda in northern Italy to help set up a new Sea Life centre. Fiona, 26, will help set up the tanks at the new
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Underground shock in Chinese quake
A WEYMOUTH couple were enjoying the trip of a lifetime' in China when the earth trembled as they visited an underground museum. Michael and Linda Braid were in the city of Xian, some 250 miles from the epicentre of last week's earthquake, as the tremors
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Why not have a Big Weekend right here in Dorset?
Let's party in Dorset. After watching TV and listening to Radio1 about the Big Weekend from Mote Park in Maidstone, Kent, I thought, wouldn't it be lovely for this area of Dorset to experience this kind of event. Perhaps the Cokers Frome showground would
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School mayfair nets over £ 1,500!
Cerne Abbas FOCAS' (Friends of Cerne Abbas School) Mayfair was an overwhelming success and brought in a staggering £ 1,600. This money is going to be used to replenish the school's non-fiction library. The school would like to say a huge "Thank You
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Beyond call of duty
TWO Weymouth police officers will be honoured at the Police Bravery Awards. Inspector Pete Meteau and Sergeant Chris Fryer, a dog handler, have been nominated for the annual event, which recognises the unsung heroes of the service. They will be honoured
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School set for soulful jazz sounds
HOT on the heels of their UK tour and a sell-out Portesham gig, vibrant westcountry-based singer Julie Dunn and her band come to Gillingham School this week. They go by the catchy name of Dunn, Horler, Dankworth & Coe and jazz fans will recognise those
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Cold callers frozen out
BURTON Bradstock today slammed the door on unwanted callers. The village has become the first in Dorset to declare itself a cold calling control zone (CCCZ) in a bid to deter rogue traders. Dorset County Council's trading standards service, in partnership
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Share Watch
Your weekly stockmarket update from Brewin Dolphin, Hamilton House, 6 Nantillo St, Poundbury. 0845 213 1280. www.brewindolphin.co.uk AFTER years of tapping credit markets for financing future business, the credit crunch has temporarily turned off
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It’s top of the frocks at auction
CROWDS of specialist buyers and vintage clothes enthusiasts packed out Duke's Auction House for a special one-off sale. The collection included top designers such as Gucci, Ossie Clarke, Mary Quant and Chanel and also included clothes worn by West End
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Council backs plans for A35 testing station
BRIDPORT town council is backing its neighbours' calls to set up a vehicle testing station on the A35. Parish councillors at Chideock are lobbying authorities across the region to support their plea for the centre. They say it is needed to reduce the
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Pool is on right track for 2010
GOOD progress is being made building a long-awaited swimming pool in Dorchester, according to councillors. And members of West Dorset District Council's executive committee have agreed to move the project a step further. Community enabling manager Nick
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Gardener’s delight as a rare orchid blooms
A KEEN gardener says he is as pleased as Punch to have nurtured a rare orchid at his Chideock home. Tony Fuller, 75, picked out the blue Vanda orchid in Holland where he was visiting friends three years ago. He said: "There were 10 acres full of orchids
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DIY tests for sex diseases
NEW do-it-yourself testing kits are being launched for young adults in Dorset in an effort to drive down the county's chlamydia rate. Almost 2,000 youngsters have been screened in the last year and an alarming seven per cent tested positive for the
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Garland Raises funds for recreation equipment
GARLAND DAY Tuesday, May 13 almost came and went in our house, unnoticed. However, a knock at the door in the evening saw Clare James and three weary teenagers Max, Adam and Shannon carrying a beautiful garland. It is not the sort that you put around
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Sunninghill pupils are backing BID
Sunninghill Preparatory School, based in the heart of Dorchester, is involved in the BID (Business Improvement District). This project, supported by many local businesses, aims to help promote the county town while making it a cleaner and greener place
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Deal for Coutts
MIDFIELDER James Coutts put pen to paper on a one-year deal at Weymouth yesterday and immediately insisted that 'exciting times' lie ahead. The 21-year-old has been impressed with the signings the club has made so far this summer and is looking forward
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Ramos wants a higher level
GOALKEEPER Francisco Ramos has poured doubt over a return to Dorchester Town by admitting that he wants to play at the highest level he can. The former Weymouth stopper finished last season with the Magpies but it now appears the county town side's relegation
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Giants take on code challenge
RUGBY League is coming to the county in the shape of the South Dorset Giants - a new team created by Dave Allan. Allan, a member of Weymouth RFC's union set up, is keen to promote the game's other discipline by introducing the new club. Two fixtures
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Seasiders pay for collapse
STALBRIDGE 256-5 (25) beat WEYMOUTH SECONDS 155 all out (5) by 101 runs ANDY Fulton hit a fine half century but it was still not enough to inspire Weymouth Seconds as they continue to search for their first victory of the season in Dorset Funeral Plan
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Bridport fall after Bridle reprieve
BRANKSOME 168-9 (17pts) beat BRIDPORT 160-7 (11pts) by 8 runs SKIPPER Chris Backhouse cited a key incident as the turning point in Bridport's defeat at Branksome in Dorset Funeral Plan Division Two. The home side, who had won the toss and batted after
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Westhenry scoops six awards
BENEDICT Westhenry scooped six awards at Wey-mouth St Paul's Harriers' end of season presentation. Westhenry picked up Best Under-13 Boy, the TG Copp Memorial Cup for Achievement, the Dave Buck Trophy for Cross-Country, Sports Hall Best Field Athlete
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Jubilation for juniors
DORSET won the first match of the season when their juniors scored a tense 32-31 victory against Wiltshire in the under-25 double-rink championship at Swindon. Trailing by seven shots at halfway and still four adrift on the 15th Dorset snatched victory
