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Impromptu and Dulcima are in concert for church funds
Puddletown IMPROMTU, the ladies' choir from Surrey, and Dulcima, a newly-formed ensemble of local ladies - Margaret MacLeod, Nicki Brunt, Julie Lewis, Marion Bishop, Jean Maddison, Hilary Hills and Linda Brown - were in concert at St Mary's church
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Weymouth artist's sound idea
BEACHGOERS who spy this man on the sands with his big microphone should not be alarmed – it’s all in the name of art. Weymouth artist Joe Stevens is heading to the seaside this weekend to gather recordings for his sonic survey. He will be on Weymouth
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Armed forces charity SSAFA celebrates 125 years
AN ARMED forces charity celebrated its 125th birthday in style. The Soldiers Sailors and Airmen Families Association (SSAFA) was set up in 1885 to serve the needs of serving forces men and women and their families. To celebrate the charity’s milestone
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Budmouth College tries life in Second World War
A WEYMOUTH school turned back the clock to learn what life was like in wartime Britain. History came to life for year 8 pupils at Budmouth Technology College with a 1940s themed day. They experienced everything from school activities and military drills
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Vandals scrawl graffiti on Portland memorial bench
VANDALS who scrawled obscene graffiti on a bench in memory of a former mayor of Portland have been branded ‘mindless idiots’. Family and friends of the late Ian Phelps were disgusted to see the ‘filth’ written on the stone bench in Castle Road
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Charlton Down broadband row
VILLAGERS are becoming increasingly frustrated with BT after a communication breakdown hit residents. The village hall in Charlton Down has been without a broadband connection for three weeks and a number of residents have experienced phone and internet
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Summerthing Else comes to Bridport
Summerthing children’s art festival will be returning this August with an exciting and new venture, Summerthing Else. From August 2 to 6 there will be a buzz of creativity as Summerthing Else takes place in venues including Bridport Arts Centre, Bridport
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Tony Benn and Billy Bragg on stage for Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival
STALWARTS Tony Benn and Billy Bragg will take centre stage at the Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival this weekend. They will both be appearing tomorrow on the main day of events in the village. Mr Benn will among the speakers on the main stage from
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Pet dog savaged in Weymouth
A DOG owner is calling for action on ‘danger dogs’ after her pet Jack Russell was savaged by a bullmastiff. Retired Heather Burridge desperately tried to save her pet as she watched it being savagely attacked by another dog in Weymouth.
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Buttons and Kinder - goats
WE are two friendly goats looking for a home. Buttons is a three-year-old nubian cross goat with horns and Kinder is a younger nubian cross sanaan. We will need a suitable enclosure and a shelter. Margaret Green Animal Rescue: 0844 4990426
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Zita - playful young cat
I AM a nine-month-old girl. I am playful, active and very loving. I’m quite happy around children and I get on well with other cats. Paws: 0844 4993252
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Weymouth Bay 2012: Giant boat park plan for Olympics
WEYMOUTH Bay could be turned into a giant boat park for Olympic visitors. Confidential plans obtained by the Dorset Echo reveal the proposed channels for Olympic events, commercial and recreational craft and a spectators’ mooring area in Weymouth
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Di - 18-month-old greyhound
I AM a female 18-month-old greyhound. I would love to find a loving home as I have had a rough start in life. I am fine with children and other pets. Dorset Greyhound Rescue: 0844 4990428
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Magpies face winding up petition
DORCHESTER Town chairman Shaun Hearn insists there is no reason to panic despite the club being issued with a winding up petition. The Magpies defaulted on one instalment of an arranged payment plan with HM Revenue & Customs and as a result
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Weymouth Bay 2012: Exclusion zones planned for port
The controversial plans were drawn up by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games, Portland Port, Weymouth and Portland Borough Council, the police and the coastguards. It shows proposed channels for Portland Port’s normal commercial activities
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Weymouth Bay 2012: Consultation process will take place
Local and Olympic authorities have been keen to point out that no final decisions have yet been made over the proposed harbour revision order. Coastguard district operations manager Mark Rodaway, who was at the meeting to discuss the proposed harbour
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Stepping back in time with Weymouth's Timewalk
n I DECIDED to find out more about my home town of Weymouth by going back in time at the Timewalk. I was pleased to meet another cat, Miss Paws the brewery cat, and her feline ancestors, and follow in their footsteps to experience the sights, sounds
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Cookie - collie springer cross puppy
I AM a border collie springer cross puppy aged around nine weeks old. I have not had the best start in life but I am a strong girl and I am coming along in leaps and bounds. Leads on Rescue Dogs: 0844 4993240
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Walbridge: Dorset still in title hunt
CONFIDENT Sean Walbridge insists his charges possess the “belief” to challenge for Minor Counties Championship honours this season. Dorset welcome Herefordshire to Dean Park tomorrow (11am) charged with recording back-to-back Western Division victories
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Steve White prepares for 'impossible voyage'
SOLO sailor Steve White is returning to the high seas in a record-breaking attempt to sail non-stop ‘the wrong way’ around the globe. The professional skipper from Charlton Down, near Dorchester hopes to beat the current world record for circumnavigating
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Turbo - two-year-old greyhound
I’M a small female two-year-old greyhound. I’m a quiet girl who is good with cats and other dogs. I am great with children and other pets. Dorset Greyhound Rescue: 0844 4990428.
