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Woman rescued from flat blaze
A woman was rescued after fire broke out at a flat in Bedford Road, Weymouth tonight. Dorset Fire and Rescue said 10 of their officers were involved in fighting the blaze at the ground floor premises. A spokesman said the fire was believed to have been
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Worries over info sharing
A COUNCILLOR will quiz council officers over an agreement between Dorset's local authorities, its police force and fire service to share information faster and easier - said to be the first of its kind in the country. The question will come from Dorset
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Go-ahead for a new hotel
A PLANNING appeal inspector has given the go-ahead to a seaside scheme including a hotel and 110 apartments, The proposed development by QinetiQ for its former site at Newtons Road, Weymouth, includes shops, restaurants, cafes, drink and food sites
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Why shouldn't disabled drivers pay to park like the rest of us?
I REFER to the story Boycott town call to disabled drivers', (Echo, May 24). Of course disabled drivers should pay to park your cars. Why shouldn't you - we all have to pay to park. I totally agree with T Ashton's letter Disabled drivers deserve our
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Petrol tanker in smoke alert
FIREFIGHTERS were called to the A35 near Bridport after a petrol tanker fully loaded with fuel started smoking, Dorset Fire and Rescue Service said. Two fire crews from Bridport were called to the scene, just off the Charmouth roundabout, shortly after
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Heroes of Rock help raise £1,500
COMMUNITY leaders are celebrating after being handed a fundraising boost worth more than £1,500 - by their local pub. The Westham COPS (Community Orientated Problem Solving) group was given the cash by bosses at the Rock Hotel. The money will go towards
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Be safe in the sun
SHADE crusader Eddie Dahl will be bringing his one-man sun safety campaign to Weymouth beach this summer. Mr Dahl, of Catherine Hill, Frome, Somerset, has been handing out free sun block to sun worshippers for fourteen years. He is on a mission to make
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Open verdict on 'depressed' police officer
A DEPRESSED Dorset Police officer drowned after his wife talked about them splitting up, an inquest was told today. Inspector Neil Munro's body was found washed ashore along the Sandbanks peninsular in Poole Harbour, on March 13. He had suffered from
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Rules threaten work experience
WORK experience could be hit by new rules, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). It claims that a scheme being introduced to conduct enhanced checks upon anyone involved in supervising school pupils' work experience could lead to the
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On the Run...with Ruth Meech
AND now, the end is near, it's time to face the final hurdle. Yes, I know, it should be curtain' but in an athletic sphere such as the one I am vainly trying to inhabit, hurdle' seems more apt. This coming Sunday, Dorchester's Race for Life will be
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Lively and fresh newcomer to Dorset Art Weeks
THIS year's Dorset Art Weeks is a new experience for Andrew Seamark one of the newcomers to DAW. Andrew, who will be exhibiting in his home conservatory overlooking the Fleet, works in different media focusing on landscapes around Dorset and the coast
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Call for volunteers to help save lifeguards
A LACK of adult members could sink the Weymouth Canoe Life-guards, the chairman of the group said today. Alan Hale is appealing for help to ensure the survival of the important voluntary service. He said: "The club is due to celebrate its 40th anniversary
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TA members reunited to mark 100 years
MEMBERS of the Territorial Army have been celebrating its 100th year. A grand reunion of Dorset Territorial infantry volunteers was held at Dorchester's TA centre in Poundbury Road to mark the anniversary. It was organised by C Company 6th Battalion
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Cereals firm gets a gold
DORSET Cereals has scooped a gold medal and award for the Best Courtyard Garden at the Chelsea Flower Show. The Poundbury-based firm took the honours for its entry, Dorset Cereals' Edible Playground. It tied in with a trailblazing scheme called Edible
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College’s new role for forum
THE business and commercial development unit at Weymouth College has taken over the management of the Granby and Lynch Lane Business Forum. The forum was established in 2006 to promote and help develop businesses on the two estates at Chickerell, near
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Arts centre’s long struggle
WEYMOUTH Arts Centre entertained the community for half-a-century and its recent demise saddened many people. Echo reporter Harry Walton takes a look at some of its history ART legend John Constable was held up as an example of the fine tradition
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Circus finds that town’s got talent
THE entire troop of performers from Paulo's Americano Circus took to the streets of Weymouth to recruit new talent. Spinning around lampposts, hula hooping, a lasso demonstration and a banging drum all helped to wow shoppers and get peoples' attention
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The ‘Corkscrew’ line
IMAGINE taking the train from Weymouth to London and instead of going via Upwey and Dorchester your train took you through Preston, Osmington, Poxwell and Warmwell before joining the main line east of Moreton. It sounds peculiar but this route was considered
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Could vaccinations put your child at risk?
The World Health Organisation hails vaccination and clean water as the two elements that have had the greatest impact on human health. But while we all benefit from clean water in the UK, we don't all take advantage of vaccinations. In fact, Labour
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Rhyme time at the college
A HILARIOUS collection of ghastly stories and rhymes are being brought to life at Weymouth College this week. Final year performing arts students have spent several months working on their unique adaptation of Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes. As part
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Inconsiderate parkers and inconsiderate 4x4 drivers
Another peaceful Wednesday morning in quaint old Wyke Square! It's 7.15am, the bin men (who do a great job by the way) cannot get their lorry around to Lymes Close to empty the bins. They knock doors around the square to see what considerate person
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Dancers find studio wrecked by vandals
YOUNG dancers preparing for a big night in London were shocked to find their Weymouth studio had been wrecked by vandals. Mercury Dance Academy pupils had gathered at their Chapel Lane property ahead of their performance in Stars In Their Eyes 2008 at
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The race is on for 2012 trade
THE theme for this year's Open 4 Business festival was today unveiled as maximising the 2012 opportunity'. Organisers have chosen the strapline in view of the Olympic hand over to this country at the end of August and the specific role that Weymouth
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Couple to get car back
A WEYMOUTH couple are set to be reunited with their £12,000 car two-and-a-half years after it was seized in a row over tobacco being brought into the country. Mark Mills was returning from a trip to Belgium with business partner Robert Kerry in January
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Don't kill off our surgeries
DOCTORS across Dorchester are joining forces to protest at Government moves to create polyclinics in place of GP surgeries. They fear commercial pressures would damage the quality of health care and patients would be unhappy with the way polyclinics
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Appeal for binmen to clear up street mess
LITTER was left strewn on the streets of Portland by council binmen who left it where they found it, a resident has claimed. Peter Allington, of Verne Common Road on the island, took this picture in nearby Harbour View Road after the weekly collection
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Vandals’ attack leaves young gardener in tears
A SCHOOLBOY with special needs has been left heart-broken by vandals who destroyed part of his garden. Ryan Marriner, 11, from Canberra Road, Littlemoor, Weymouth, had his only ceramic plant pot smashed with a pack of tiles in front of his house. Ryan's
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Couple who met on island keen to return
THE nominations are coming in thick and fast in the hunt to find the most romantic couples in Dorset. Local firm Condor Ferries has embarked on a search to find five of the region's most loved-up couples. The chosen twosomes will be taken from Weymouth
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Prestigious catering show on the menu
THE Portland Spa Conference and Banqueting Centre is holding a major catering event over two days in October. It has teamed up with the CEM Group for the Weymouth and Portland Catering Show on October 21 and 22. The World Heritage Coast Hospitality
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Elderly man is found in woods
AN ELDERLY man who went missing near his home has been found. The 90-year-old, who has not been named by police, had disappeared from his home in Long Cross, near Shaftesbury. Dorset Police asked for assistance from the Dorset and Wiltshire search and
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Youths injured
TWO 17-year-old youths have been injured in an unprovoked attack. They were hurt when four teenage boys jumped over a wall and attacked one of them. The other was also attacked and knocked to the ground when he went to help. Police said the incident
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Two charged with murder
TWO men have been charged with the murder of a Dorset man who was shot in the British Virgin Islands in 2006. It is alleged a contractor, Cecil Penn, hired Aaron George to kill Vincent Connolly, 51, originally from Poole, over a financial dispute.
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Aaron fires a Beijing blast
DORCHESTER taekwondo star Aaron Cook has warned American Steven Lopez he is targeting his Olympic title after his place in the Team GB squad was officially announced. The 17-year-old, who will compete in the -80kg category in Beijing, became the first
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Pair remain undecided on future
WEYMOUTH boss John Hollins says the club "can't afford to wait" on Michael Malcolm and Paolo Vernazza as the duo continue to mull over new deals. And while Vernazza and Malcolm make their minds up, Hollins admits he has been forced to look elsewhere
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New ball causes havoc as Triangle fall
PORTLAND RT 134 (7) lost to PIMPERNE 135-8 (19) by two wickets AN under-strength Portland Red Triangle side came unstuck at Pimperne in their Dorset Funeral Plan Division Three clash. After losing the toss Portland were asked to bat first, as the hosts
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Dismal start is costly
DORCHESTER 2ND 108 (3) lost to WIMBORNE & COLEHILL 2ND 109-5 (19) by five wickets DORCHESTER Seconds slipped to eighth in Dorset Funeral Plan Division Two with a five-wicket defeat to Wimborne & Colehill Seconds at the Rec. The county town outfit lost
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Winning Wanderers
THE Weymouth and Port-land Skittles League annual presentation night took place for the first time at the Weymouth & Portland Sailing Academy. Weymouth Wanderers completed a double by regaining the Division One trophy, which they relinquished last year
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Simon roars to first place
SIMON Wakely triumphed at the latest Southern Counties Enduro Club showdown. The Dorchester man claimed first place in the Championship class ahead of MPS Husqvarna team-mate Daryl Bolter. Wakely, reigning European champion, said: "The race started
