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Don't be so ridiculous - you got a ticket because you broke the law
After reading the ridiculous statements made by Ann Enoch (Are police discouraging visitors?', Echo, May 26) I felt I had to write. She appears to have received a ticket from the Dorset Police for driving her vehicle at 36mph in a 30mph limit in the
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Deer rescued from swimming pool
A DEER had to be rescued by firefighters after getting itself trapped in a swimming pool in Weymouth. Dorset Fire and Rescue Service said crews - including specialist animal rescue teams - were alerted to a property in Court Road, Redlands shortly before
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Fun loving person required
WANTED fun loving active resident of Westham to come forward to form a team to represent Westham in the It's a Knock Out event on Weymouth Beach on Sunday, June 29. The registration fee is £10 per person and the minimum team sponsorship is £500. All
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Wildlife group is criticised for delay
WILDLIFE watchdog Natural England has been slammed by Purbeck councillors - for not promptly commenting on a planning application. And that, say, councillors could hit local ratepayers in the pockets as delays in dealing with plans are in effect subject
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Why can't drivers here be courteous to cyclists?
After spending a few days in Denmark where cycling is a way of life and vehicle drivers respect cyclists, I have been reminded yet again of the aggressive driving of many drivers in England. I was on a charity cycle around Wimborne area on which there
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Two rescued from smoke-logged flat
TWO people had to be led to safety from a smoke-logged flat in Weymouth early today. Dorset Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to the property, in Kirtleton Avenue, shortly after 1am. The flat was filled with smoke, caused by an electric oven
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Indoor bowling scheme blocked
AN objection from official wildlife conservation watchdog Natural England prevented Purbeck council from giving planning backing to a plans for an indoor bowling rink at a golf and country club along with additional security staff accommodation. Planners
