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Council services are given one-star rating
Weymouth and Portland Borough Council has a lot to do to improve its customer service says a report today by the Audit Commission. The commission monitored the authority on customer access to services and gave it a 'one-star' rating on a scale of zero
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Villagers rock around the clock
VILLAGERS in Maiden Newton revelled at a jive party in their Village Hall last Monday, June 2. The party was celebrating the end of a course of jive lessons, held in the village over the past twelve months in preparation for the Maiden Newton at War
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Lose yourself at swannery
A NEW swan has been introduced to Abbotsbury Swannery - in the shape of a maze. West Dorset MP Oliver Letwin will officially open the bird-shaped maze, which has an egg at the centre for visitors to find, on Saturday at 12.30pm. The swannery's general
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London chef returns to roots
A FISH restaurant owned by celebrity chef Mark Hix will open next week in Lyme Regis. Hix Oyster & Fish House is expected to open at the end of next week in the seafront's Lister Garden, serving 'no frills' food and using local produce. Final preparations
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Killjoys should leave the signs alone
Removing Dorset Art Weeks signs from the A35, is almost as silly as food inspectors banning pig decorated tartlets from a local bakery because the public might be confused that they could be pork-based savoury products. Yet another example of local government
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Path to success
YOUNG people on Paragon's entry to employment (e2e) programme in Weymouth were successful in receiving the Environmental Youth Award for Dorset, sponsored by the HSBC. Working with the Dorset Wildlife Trust at Lorton Meadows, the young people constructed
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Surfing lesson
IT was standing room only at Age Concern Dorchester when more than 30 older people attended a big screen presentation entitled "What's on the internet for me?" The Silver Surfers Day saw volunteer Vincent Haslem present an array of interesting and unusual
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Extreme rambling
A PAIR of extreme ramblers are aiming to land themselves in the Guinness Book of World Records by completing an off-the-wall challenge. Dorchester duo Mark Watson, 44, and Dave Good, 41, plan to walk Hadrian's Wall in less than 40 hours to raise £2,000
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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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Flower festival Tudor Pageantry at Athelhampton
Puddletown DON'T forget to visit to visit Athelhampton House to see the flower festival to be held there from Sunday June 8 until Thursday June 12, from 10.30am until 5pm each day (last entry to the house will be at 4.30pm each day). The festival is
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Exhibition is a shared experience
DURING the last Dorset Art Weeks, Pam Tetzner had more than 400 visitors to her home and studio. This year she is hoping that even more people will travel to Buckland Ripers to see her artwork in the exhibition she is sharing with fellow Dorset artist
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Beating the big taboo
BUSINESSES in Dorset are being urged to tackle poor literacy and numeracy among the workforce. The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) South West has dubbed the issue a taboo subject among employers and their staff. It claims that recent research from
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Wartime spirit is back in village
A BRUNCH held to start a month of wartime celebrations at Maiden Newton took the village back in time. The Maiden Newton At War committee have organised a series of events that plan to recreate the village during the Second World War. More than 25 village
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Now they’ve really got your number
YOU may think they are checking your speed. But this unmarked police van is actually catching criminals - and without even removing the handbrake. Dorset Police's Automatic Number Plate Recognition van (ANPR) is crammed with thousands of pounds worth
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Cycling allowed at one end of seafront
CYCLING is to be officially permitted along the Preston end of Weymouth seafront. Councillors have voted in favour of maintaining bylaws preventing cycling on the Esplanade between the Pav-ilion and the Sluice Gardens but they backed plans for new bylaws
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Hi-tech war on crime
A NEW link-up service will help businesses across Dorchester stay ahead of criminals. The new system will be another tool in the hi-tech armoury against crime, said Malcolm Davenport, Dorset Police's watch manager for west and south Dorset. He said:
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The Voyage is on the road
A HARD-HITTING historical drama is being taken on the road this week and will be performed in towns and villages throughout West Dorset The Voyage was written by Lee Stroud and is being staged by Off the Wall Theatre, a small group of actors who took
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Reasons why disabled people should not lose free parking
Last Wednesday the Weymouth and Portland Borough Council's planning and traffic committee voted to abolish the current system that offers free parking for up to three hours for blue badge holders in council car parks. The predominant argument amongst
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Scanner will help to keep tabs on lost dogs
OWNERS of lost dogs will be sniffed out a lot quicker by police officers thanks to a donated scanner. The microchip scanner was given to Dorchester Police Station by staff at Castle Veterinary Clinic in Weymouth. It will enable officers to find out
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Bearing up to boost funds
Bearing up to boost funds GOLDILOCKS and the three bears were out in Greenhill Gardens collecting funds for the Weldmar Hospicecare Trust. The gardens hosted a teddy bears picnic with a host of activities helping to raise £251 for the trust. The event
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Man arrested on plane
A MAN was arrested after reports of a disorderly person on board an aircraft from Poland which arrived at Bournemouth International Airport last night. Officers were called to the aircraft shortly after 11pm. The 22-year-old Polish national was arrested
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Coastguards help in rescue of elderly man
COASTGUARDS were alerted to help an ambulance crew to recover a casualty on the coast at Bowleaze Cove, Weymouth. Portland Coastguard said the elderly man was quickly found yesterday afternoon. He was not seriously injured but was taken to Dorset County
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Return for Walker?
DEFENDER Michael Walker could be set to make a return to Dorchester Town. The ex-Magpie spent last season at Portland United and helped the Blues to Dorset Premier League success. But Walker is the only member of United's squad yet to sign on for next
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Wet week with water results in the pipeline
Share Watch Considering the wet weather it is ironic that four of the UK's leading water companies have chosen this week to update shareholders with annual results. United Utilities released its figures yesterday, Northumbrian Water follow suit today
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Elderly woman rescued from fire
AN ELDERLY woman was rescued after a fire broke out in her bungalow in Bedford Road, Weymouth. Dorset Fire and Rescue Service said 10 firefighters were involved dealing with the blaze, which was believed to have been caused by an electrical fault. A
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Terras offer ticket options
WEYMOUTH manager John Hollins has sent out a rallying call to the club's fans to help ensure the forthcoming season is one to remember for all the right reasons'. The Terras' boss has been working flat out to secure a fantastic squad for the 2008-09
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Blanchett waits
DEFENDER Danny Blanchett has cooled speculation linking him with a potential switch to Weymouth. The youngster, who was released by Peterborough United at the end of the season, has received interest from the Terras this summer but is currently waiting
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Councillors heckled at Pavilion meeting
HOWLS of protest greeted every councillor who spoke in favour of the Weymouth Pavilion redevelopment at a management committee meeting. There was so much heckling from the 100-strong audience at the Pavilion Theatre yesterday that it prompted committee
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Martinstown driven by Belt’s half-century
MARTINSTOWN climbed to top spot in Division One of the Dorchester Evening League with victory over basement boys Bere Regis. Dan Belt's half-century helped the new league leaders claim 151-6 despite D Rogerson's (3-52) best efforts with the ball. In
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Pavilion yes... but only just
Scheme backed by a 5-4 majority COUNCILLORS have voted narrowly in favour of controversial plans for the redevelopment of the Weymouth Pavilion site, despite a wave of objections. At a meeting punctuated with cries of disapproval from the audience
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Chelsea coup as Ramps signs up
FORMER England batsman Mark Ramprakash provided members of Sturminster Marshall Cricket Club with a signed bat. Ramprakash issued his goodwill message on the willow in the unlikely surroundings of the Chelsea Flower Show where he opened the Pemberton
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Shake-up for Walker Cup
DESPITE reaching the semi-finals of the EWBA Walker Cup last year Dorset have changed an entire rink for their first match in this season's competition. The foursome of Anne Chislett (Greenhill), Jenny Andrews (Wimborne), Penny Cresswell (Poole Park)
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Duo in England progress
GREENHILL'S Ben Paulley and Nick Voss of Dorchester have taken the next step towards securing places in the England under-25 side. Both featured in the opening trial at Norgren, Warwickshire, and have been selected for the next trial at the New Lount
