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Many thanks for the kind comments
I would like to thank all those who said kind words to me and about me at the recent mayor making and council annual meeting, and also to all those who have written or telephoned since May 1. It has been a privilege and a pleasure to represent the people
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Coffee morning raises £360 for the church
Tincleton MANY thanks to everyone who supported the recent coffee morning. The tremendous sum of £360 was raised towards the church fabric fund. THERE is to be a concert in the church entitled Music at Midsummer, on Friday, June 20 at 7.30pm.
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Inquest rules on double cliff-fall deaths
A SINGLE mum plunged 80 metres to her death at a Dorset beauty spot moments after a man suffered fatal injuries while rock climbing, a joint inquest was told. Ivan Lissin, 22, was tackling a "severe climb" with a group from Oxford University's mountaineering
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County museum director on the move
DIRECTOR Judy Lindsay is leaving Dorset County Museum after five years at the helm. She will be leaving Dorchester in August to return to London. Ms Lindsay said: "I have had more than five years at this amazing museum. I've worked with fantastic staff
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Goody gardeners
GARDENERS Question Time is coming to St Francis Church at Littlemoor on Monday June 9 as guests of the Upwey and Broadwey Horticultural Society. There are still a few tickets left at £2.50 each (which includes a glass of wine) for this very special
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Bikers face 60-mile journey to take test
LEARNER motorcyclists in Weymouth could have to travel 60 miles to take their tests when new Government measures come into effect, it was claimed today. Instructor Karen Taylor has criticised plans to scrap testing in Dorchester and fears that it may
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Bowling rink plan is aimed at boosting winter business
AN indoor bowling rink plan from the Dorset Golf and Country Club at Hyde, south of Bere Regis, is now going before Purbeck councillors. The recommendation is for it to be refused - because of a objection from an official conservation watchdog. The
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A31 reopened after crash
THE A31 has been reopened following a crash near the junction with the B3075. A grey Ford estate and a white Citroen van were involved in a collision at around 7.30am this morning. The driver of the van, a man from the Blandford area, was treated by
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Inspirational trip for youth worker
A YOUTH worker is flying thousands of miles to Cambodia to get first-hand experience of the youth projects in a developing country. The 26-year-old former Dorchester schoolgirl Jo Hughes is a youth worker with the overseas aid agency - Catholic Relief
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Browne to be unveiled at Press conference
DORCHESTER Town will hold a Press conference at the Jewson Stadium this afternoon (3.30pm) where they are expected to unveil Alex Browne as the club's new player-assistant manager.
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Carnival fun line-up given a makeover
SPECTATORS can enjoy a new look to Weymouth Carnival which this year will take place over three days. Groups and organisers rallied round to form a committee when previous carnival organisers Weymouth Round Table stood down after last year's 50th event
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Borough urged to back pavilion scheme
COUNCILLORS must cast aside any worries they have about Weymouth's Pavilion redevelopment and grasp this 'one-off opportunity' to transform the town. Failure to act on Howard Holdings' proposals for the harbour gateway jeopardises any future development
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I'm proud to support Carers Week - can you help?
This June, I am proud to be just one of many 'famous faces' lending their support to Carers Week 2008 - an annual campaign that pays tribute to, and celebrates, the wonderful work carried out by the millions of people in the UK who care for a family member
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Dog portrait is retrieved
A LOST portrait of a landlady's dog has been returned just in time for an art exhibition. The picture of Jodie the lurcher went missing during a visit from a stag party to The Brewers Arms in Martinstown. Landlord John Dunford had a telephone call soon
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The quay to the future
A NEW helicopter pad is likely to be part of the redevelopment which is changing the face of the old HMS Osprey site at Portland. But rather than the familiar navy or coastguard helicopters, the new facility will cater for billionaire customers of the
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Repairs bill to hit £87m
DORSET County Council is facing a backlog of £87 million in property repairs. And most of the money needed is for maintenance of school buildings. Corporate property officer Clive Tee told the council audit and scrutiny committee that having different
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Share watch
Tomorrow's housing figures from the Nationwide Building Society are likely to attract much attention in a quiet week for economic data. The figures are widely expected to show residential property prices fell for the seventh consecutive month. However
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Seafood festival set to make a splash
SPONSORS have lined up for the Dorset Seafood Festival on Weymouth Harbourside on July 12 and 13. Visitor attraction and shopping centre Brewers Quay is main sponsor. Director Roger Dalton said: "As a company, we are keen to promote our local industry
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Bouquet for great organiser
BANKER Anna-Maria Geare was surprised with a bouquet from traders' leader George Afedakis. She received the flowers to mark her being nominated for a national award by her bank, Lloyds TSB. Lloyds TSB business manager Mrs Geare organises business breakfasts
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Life’s a gas for Lucy with a job offer
LUCY Hutchinson is heading for a bright future through vocational training at Weymouth College. She is nearing completion of a two-year City & Guilds Plumbing course and has already been offered a job with British Gas starting this summer. A former
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Hollins eyes new striker
WEYMOUTH boss John Hollins has described preliminary talks with a mystery forward as very interesting' as he continues to step up his search for a strike partner for Stuart Beavon. Last week the Terras lost out in the race to sign former AFC Bournemouth
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Apprenticeship is a focus for career
KERRY Reynolds from Portland is enjoying a flourishing career thanks to her business administration apprenticeship with Paragon Skills for Industry. Kerry, 20, recently completed a foundation apprenticeship in business and administration while working
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O’Brien’s aiming for promotion
ROY O'Brien is aiming to put the pain of relegation behind him by helping the Magpies to promotion next season. The defender, who made 36 appearances for Dorchester last term, is also keen to continue in his duel role of player-coach. But while director
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A new qualification for nursery manager Kim
NURSERY manager Kim Wadham has completed a new qualification at Scallywags in Weymouth. She has successfully gained Early Years Professional (EYP) status, which is aimed at raising the profile of the child care workforce. Kim works as manager at the
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Remembering grandad - Josh's cakes go down a treat.
ALL SAINTS School student Joshua Stroud wanted to do something special in memory of his grandad who died from motor neurone disease. He spoke to his tutor and Deputy Headteacher before organising a sale of cakes in the school to raise money for research
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Fine showing from Show of Hands
SHOW OF HANDS, Corn Exchange, Dorchester WEST country acoustic music duo Phil Beer and Steve Knightley have built up a large and loyal following over the years, so it came as no surprise to find a packed house for this Dorchester Festival concert
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Tail helps Seasiders battle to first victory
WEYMOUTH SECONDS 175-9 (24) beat BOURNEMOUTH THIRDS 104 all out (5) by 71 runs TAILENDERS Dan Hutchens and Jack Croker put on a last-wicket stand of 48 to help Weymouth Seconds gain their first win of the season in Dorset Funeral Plan Division One.
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Folk festival is a new tradition
WITH the festival season getting under way, Weymouth's harbourside is preparing for its second big musical bash of the summer. The third Wessex Folk Festival, which runs from Friday to Sunday, June 6 to 8, is three fantastic days of traditional music
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Seconds go fourth after fine showing
SHAFTESBURY 161 all out (9) lost to DORCHESTER SECONDS 180 all out (20) by 19 runs SKIPPER Nick Joslin led by example as Dorchester captured a fine win at Shaftesbury to move into the top four of Dorset Funeral Plan Division Two. The experienced bowler
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In the palms of their hands . . .
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, Sunninghill School, Dorchester THEY promised that they would bring us adventure and that is just what they did - in spadeloads and with so much more besides. For almost an hour the young cast had their audience in the palms
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Bullen pulls clear to beat record field
RICHARD Bullen led home a record field in the 13th annual Edgon Easy 10km race in Weymouth. The Les Croupiers Running Club member from Cardiff eventually pulled clear to win in a time of 33.53 and he was followed shortly after by Morpeth Harriers' Andrew
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Duo’s baptism of fire
GREENHILL duo Mike Chislett and Kevin Walbridge are among four new faces called up for Dorset's first Middleton Cup match of the season. After being a reserve last summer Chislett is installed as a skip with Walbridge as his lead for what looks like
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A31 closed by crash
PART of the A31 is currently closed following a serious injury collision near Sturminster Marshall. The westbound carriageway has been closed between the Roundhouse Roundabout and the White Post junction following a collision between a car and a van.
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Pub giant promises a town centre tonic
AN EMPTY pub will get a modern makeover after a national chain announced it was buying the site. A spokesman for JD Wetherspoon confirmed the company was in the process of buying the former Hog's Head in Frederick Place, Weymouth. Last orders were called
