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Preston Pantomime Kids hard at work
I DROPPED in to watch some of the youngsters from the Preston Pantomime Kids (PPK) rehearsing for their forthcoming pantomime on Friday, 27 June and Saturday, 28 June in the village hall. This time they have chosen Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs', which
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Briantspuddle's talented artists display their work for Art Weeks
Affpuddle The talented artists of Briantspuddle have a collective exhibition of their work in the barn at Bridge House, Briantspuddle during Dorset Art Weeks from Saturday, May 24 until Sunday, June 8. The exhibition is open daily from 10am until
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Plan of action is the only way ahead on quarrying issue
Oh dear Coun Margaret Leicester, you've entirely missed the point (The facts behind quarrying issue', Echo May 15). Frankly, it's a moot point that it was Portland Urban District Council who granted the stone firms these mineral consents to quarry back
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Top of school appeal league
DORSET parents who appealed after their children were refused places in secondary schools have had the most success in the South West. Government statistics show that 62 per cent of 507 appeals made in the county were decided in the parents' favour.
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Posters will support Fairtrade efforts
We would like to give a big thank you to everyone who entered our Fairtrade Poster competition for schools recently. There were some fantastic entries and we had a hard time choosing the best. Our five winners: Christina Allan; Megan Taylor; Gemma Howe
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Mighty midget comes up trumps for Wildcats
Conference Trophy Semi Final 2nd Leg WEYMOUTH DOONAN WILDCATS 46 PLYMOUTH DEVILS 45 (102-81 win on aggregate) MIGHTY Midget' Jon Armstrong produced a stunning overtaking manoeuvre on the final bend of a dramatic last-heat decider at the Wessex Stadium
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Television fire in Bridport
FIREFIGHTERS responded to reports of a television fire at a home in Bridport last night. The fire was already out when two crews arrived at the property in Doctor Roberts Close and the appliance was made safe. The fire was believed to have been
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Flats scheme
AN application to demolish a split-level property and build six flats in its place goes before planners this week. The scheme at Carlton Road South, Weymouth, which seeks to build six one-bedroom flats, already has outline planning permission. Members
