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Broadmayne needs more scarecrows
AS the first ‘Scattering of Scarecrows’ in 2007 was such a success, it has been decided that a second scattering will take place in conjunction with the Open Gardens and Craft Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and 7, organised by St Martin’s Church
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New search for Lyme Bay helicopter survivors
RESCUERS of a wealthy businessman and his pregnant wife who crashed their helicopter into the sea in Lyme Bay are desperately seeking the couple. Art dealer Philip Burgess and eight-weeks-pregnant wife Lisa were rescued from the wreckage of their helicopter
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Happy return to port for Steve White
ROUND-THE-WORLD yachtsman Steve White will be returning with his boat Toe In The Water to his home port of Weymouth tomorrow. Steve set off last October onboard the then named Spirit of Weymouth boat to fulfil his dream and race around the world in
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Dorset MP backs business mentoring scheme
A DORSET MP has thrown his weight behind a business mentoring scheme. North Dorset MP Bob Walter said it was a challenging time for businesses and any free support offered at this time to keep firms afloat was vital. He spoke after meeting representatives
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Testing your reflexes!
ABIGAIL Langston-Wring will be giving a reflexology demonstration to the Stratton and Bradford Peverell Women’s Institute on Thursday, April 16. For more information please contact the WI President on 01305 262649. THE LIBRARY van will visit the lay-by
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TV's tall story of Dorset family
A DORSET family, believed to be Britain’s tallest, feature in a television documentary this evening. The Van Nes family, whose children go to the Thomas Hardye School and live in Whitcombe, near Dorchester, feature in ITV’s Superhuman: World’s Tallest
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Smokers urged to keep Dorchester streets tidy
CIGARETTE butts discarded on the streets of Dorchester could soon be a thing of the past if plans to install bins all around the town are successful. A campaign launched by the Dorchester Stop the Drop anti-litter group means that businesses in Dorchester
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Thanks for the skate kit
May we, through your letters page thank the very kind lady who donated two pairs of inline skates, carry bags and safety equipment to Great to Skate for their sessions which are held at Redlands Community Sports Hub every second Saturday of the month.
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Mission accomplished at Bovington Tank Museum
BOVINGTON Tank Museum marked the completion of a decade’s work as the final phase of a £16.5 million redevelopment project opened its doors the public. The new 50,000 sq ft exhibition hall was unveiled to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the Bovington-based
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Weymouth and Portland bar staff told to wear ear plugs
BAR staff in Weymouth and Portland’s live music venues may have to wear ear plugs after a council ruling that has been dubbed as ‘health and safety gone mad’. Officials from Weymouth and Portland Borough Council have been visiting the borough’s licensed
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Appeal after man beaten and robbed in Weymouth
A MAN was punched to the ground and stamped on before being robbed in Weymouth town centre, police said. Weymouth police are appealing for witnesses to the attack and for the victim to come forward as they attempt to catch the ‘cowardly robbers’. The
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Rabbits not just for Easter says Weymouth charity
A NEW Weymouth rabbit rescue charity is urging people to buy chocolate and not pet bunnies as presents this Easter. Manager of Rosie Rabbits Rescue, Julie Rose, said: “As Spring approaches and we start to think of Easter the idea of buying a cute
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The Thorn Birds hits right notes
THE Thorn Birds is one of the most iconic books of modern times. First printed in the late 1970s, Colleen McCullough’s blockbuster novel has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. It reached an even wider audience when it became the most iconic
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Dorset property company launched
A NEW commercial property company has launched in south Dorset. Jan Merriott and Matthew Pye have set up the firm, called Bartle Pye. It is named after Mr Pye’s grandfather, a Weymouth Alderman. Mr Merriott is a local chartered surveyor with 20 years
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Terras targeting Lewes
WEYMOUTH player-coach Marcus Browning has insisted that the Terras must go all out for the win at Lewes on Saturday to stand a chance of fending off the threat of relegation from the Blue Square Premier. Browning returned to action in the 3-0 defeat
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Clevedon crushed by Bees
BRIDPORT 4 CLEVEDON UNITED 1 BRIDPORT bagged their biggest home Toolstation Western League Division One win of the season after crushing Clevedon. An early goal by Dan Wise put the Bees in the driving seat after only four minutes. Clevedon
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Weymouth cut Diamonds
Under-14 County Cup Final WEYMOUTH FC 6 WEYMOUTH DIAMONDS 0 WEYMOUTH FC hit the Diamonds for six in this entertaining final at Ferndown. Despite the final scoreline Division Three team Diamonds did not let their Division One rivals have an
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Poole's prize as Magpies slump
DORCHESTER TOWN 0 POOLE TOWN 2 Austin 92, Smith 99 (after extra time) TEN-MAN Dorchester Town lost out in extra-time to a much hungrier Poole Town in last night’s Dorset Senior Cup final at the Wessex Stadium. The Blue Square South Magpies
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Victoria enjoy big day out
Under-15 County Cup Final CANNON COLTS 5 WEYMOUTH VICTORIA 1 WEYMOUTH Victoria enjoyed a fantastic day out despite being beating by the Colts in the County Cup final. The day started early with players and supporters catching the team bus
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Martin Clunes opens new Dorset County Hospital unit
TV STAR Martin Clunes brought laughter to Dorset County Hospital as he opened a new chemotherapy unit. The Dorset based actor officially opened the new Fortuneswell Unit alongside his dog Mary and spoke to staff and cancer patients who are undergoing
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Golden girls
SENSATIONAL. That is the word to describe Dorset’s nerve-shredding 111-110 triumph in the Atherley Trophy at Nottingham. In the mother of all finals Dorset – yes, little eight-club Dorset – emerged as national county champions for the first time after
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Defiant Dorset vow to return
DORSET left Nottingham with a defiant “we’ll be back” message following their defeat by Norfolk in the Liberty Trophy final. Facing a side who had won the event twice and been last-end runners-up over the past four seasons Dorset had to be at their very
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Chickerell death - tributes to victim
TRIBUTES were paid today to a man who died following a fight outside a Weymouth pub. Michael Wooldridge suffered serious head injuries outside the Lugger Inn at Chickerell on Saturday night and later died in Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester
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United’s cup joy
Under-16 County Cup Final CHICKERELL UNITED 3 SHERBORNE TOWN 0 CHICKERELL United lifted the County Cup after beating Division One leaders Sherborne Town in a well contested final. Jimmy McKay fired the Chickens ahead after 10 minutes when
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Showtime for synchro dozen
TWELVE girls from the combined team of West Dorset and Weymouth Synchro excelled at the Dorset County Novice Grade One, Two, Age Groups and Championships held at Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre in Dorchester. Entering the very strong novice solo section
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Girls triumph in Wessex finale
DORCHESTER Athletics Club enjoyed a triumphant end to the Wessex League series. The final cross-country match of the Wessex League was held at Avon Heath, Ringwood where the top four individuals and top five teams in each age group would be rewarded
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Searching for a star
FORMER Commonwealth and European badminton champion Helen Troke has been putting pupils from St John’s Primary School through their paces in Weymouth. Troke, along with her sister and ex-international player Catherine, told the year five and six students
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Dorchester’s treble glory
DORCHESTER Middle School secured a hat-trick of silverware in the South West Dorset Football Finals held at Dorchester Town’s Jewson Stadium. The county town school won the Year Eight, Year Six and Year Seven Girls’ titles beating Budmouth Technology
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Tractor driver dies after A35 crash - as trucker flees
A TRACTOR driver died after being involved in a horror crash with an articulated heavy goods tanker near Dorchester. The man, 56, was rushed to Dorset County Hospital with head injuries following the collision on the A35 Puddletown bypass.
