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Poetry written in stone on Portland
POETRY celebrating the glory days of quarrying, penned by a former Portland stonemason, has been engraved and laid into dry-stone walls on the island. The poems, written by the late ‘Skylark’ Durston, were carved in large plaques of Portland stone by
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Hero Dorset police officer meets PM
A HERO police officer paid tribute to colleagues after meeting the Prime Minister at a national bravery awards ceremony. Sergeant Dave Stroud said he felt ‘proud and humbled’ to be in the company of brave officers at the Police Federation ceremony in
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Busy summer for Dorchester rapper Lil Dreads
A YOUNG rapper from Dorchester is gearing up for a busy summer on the stage. The 12-year-old schoolboy turned local rapping sensation has been in popular demand after appearing on national television. Isaiah Hamilton, whose stage name is Lil Dreads,
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Royal Navy visits Portesham C of E Primary School
HI EVERYONE, good to be back in circulation following a month in exile either at home or in Dorset County Hospital and I send my apologies for any event not covered during this period whilst I was poorly. A VERY exciting morning took place at Portesham
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Facebook link to Portland duckling theft
A PORTLAND family believe a social networking website is to blame for the theft of their week-old ducklings. The Seymour family were devastated to discover that four of the 12-strong brood had been stolen from their smallholding. Maxine and Nick Seymour
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Preston Playgroup Pirates and Princesses
The Preston Playgroup marked the end of another year with a ‘Pirates and Princesses’ party for the children and parents at Preston Village Hall Everyone had a wonderful time, and I am sure you agree that the pirates look very fierce while the princesses
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Buckland Newton family's final farewell to Great War soldier
The family of a ‘lost’ First World War soldier gave him a final farewell today after he was identified nearly 100 years after his death. The remains of Private Harry Dibben – who was killed in the Battle of Fromelles in France in 1916 – were tracked
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Tabletop sale enjoyed by all
TABLETOP sale held at The Fernhill Day Centre for The Lawns is enjoyed by residents, staff and friends. Stalls, refreshments and a raffle were featured at this annual event that raised some £300 for the Lawns Amenity Fund, which provides trips
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Free swimming may be extended in Dorchester
YOUNG and disabled swimmers in Dorchester could be granted a stay of execution for a free swimming scheme. The coalition Government has called time on a free swimming concession for under-16s and over-65s that was introduced by the previous Labour regime
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Dedication earns award for Kingston Maurward student
A ZAMBIAN student at Kingston Maurward College has received an accolade created especially for him – in recognition of his hard work and dedication. Emelio Mbozi was presented with the Principal’s Award for Dedication to Learning and Self-Improvement
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In The Wild - with Dorset Wildlife Trust
That fleeting glimpse of gemstone colour as a dragonfly darts past in summer is also a peek into pre-history. From fossil records of some two million years ago, we know that dragonflies sported a wing span that could have been up to 75cm. Although
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Rural Matters - with the Country Land & Business Association
Paul Millard of the CLA writes... Dorset is one of the key counties in a new campaign which aims to encourage farmers and landowners to adopt land management practices that will provide positive environmental benefits. The Campaign for
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Poundbury woman offers therapy for animals
A DORSET woman is hoping to change people’s perceptions of complementary medicines for animals. Helen Martin, 43, from Poundbury has been practising reiki and crystal therapies for nearly four years. She started practising on people before doing a short
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The birth of Callum Robert Evans
FIRST TIME parents Alison and Robert Evans say their son is proving to be ‘a pretty good boy’. Baby Callum Robert Evans was born at Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester at the end of June weighing exactly 8lbs. He has been getting on fine since moving
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The marriage of Richard Parker and Vicky Rees
SENIOR dental nurse Vicky Helena Rees, 26, who works at Poundbury Dental Practice married Richard Parker, 25, a floor technician at Carpet Select in Poundbury. They were married earlier this month at St Laurence’s Church in Upwey, Weymouth. The wedding
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The life of Edna 'Betty' Pryce
A NURSERY teacher from Dorchester has passed away aged 89. Edna ‘Betty’ Pryce was born Edna Bow in Pomphlett, Plymouth in September 1920 and was the eldest of four children. She was educated at Totnes High School for Girls and ran her father’s post
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Weymouth's and 'intelligent' traffic lights
I look forward with great anticipation to the installation of our promised ‘intelligent’ traffic lights in Weymouth. However, could I please ask that one extra set are ordered right away and are installed at the Littlemoor Road/Dorchester Road junction
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Portland has problems
I wish to comment on possible vigilante action on the Island. I was born on the island and for 20 years now have lived in Fortuneswell which over recent years has become a virtual no-go area after a certain time. In fact the island at present reminds
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Bridport man jailed for rape of girl aged five
A PAEDOPHILE has been sentenced to eight years in prison for ‘shocking’ and ‘shameful’ sexual abuse of a young girl. Jeffery David West, 42, admitted two charges of rape and three charges of sexually assaulting the same victim, just before
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Weymouth seafront lasers: Visitors and residents have their say
VISITOR Alexandra Fairburn, retired and from North Yorkshire, said: “It would be quite a special feature. I cannot think of anywhere else with anything like it. It would make the seafront memorable.” Unemployed Geoff Trott, 53, , from Weymouth, said:
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Weymouth seafront lasers: Plea to keep traditional lights
TOURISTS and hoteliers are pleading: “Please don’t turn out the lights.” Council chiefs have been showing off new lighting designs for Weymouth seafront after announcing that the replacement of the current lights was one of the projects they want to
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Spin ace Jack takes tally to 10
TEENAGE spinner Jack Leach plundered four wickets in Herefordshire’s second innings at Dean Park yesterday to increase his match tally to an incredible 10 on his Dorset debut. The 19-year-old left-arm slow bowler weaved his magic again as the
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Weymouth seafront lasers: Plan for light show
LASERS will light up Weymouth seafront if planning permission for a new lighting scheme is given the go-ahead. Artists have designed the scheme – costing almost £500,000 – that could see The Esplanade lined with seven 16-metre-tall steel columns. The
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Woman's escape as car rolls over in A35 crash
A WOMAN driver escaped uninjured after her car ended up on its roof in a West Dorset crash. The westbound carriageway of the A35 road near Bridport was closed following the collision at just after 10.30am yesterday. A Dorset Police spokesman said Dorset
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Hookway eyes Avenue contract
TRIALIST Mike Hookway remains hopeful of climbing the non-League ladder by landing a contract with Dorchester Town. The keeper made 26 appearances for Wessex Premier League outfit Romsey Town last season but is now trying his luck with the Blue Square
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Hutch: It's time to blossom
IAN Hutchinson is tipping the club’s batch of homegrown talent to blossom following their willingness to break out of the "comfort zone". Players like ex-Portland United duo Lewis Whyton and Alex Halloran have shone at step seven of the non-League
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Perkins signs for Chickerell
NEW manager Chris Wilson has made his first signing for Chickerell United. Former Portland United skipper Andy Perkins has put pen to paper to join the Dorset Premier League outfit. Wilson, who left Easton United at the end of last season, has taken
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Justin’s title after edging tie-break
DORCHESTER ace Justin Smith produced a breathtaking comeback to defeat Julien Lawes in a fitting climax to the Weymouth Town Tennis Tournament. Smith, who beat number one seed Tom Legg en route to the men’s final, lost the first set 6-3 to title holder
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Tributes to tragic Weymouth off-licence boss
TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular dad who has died tragically young. The family of Steve Needham say he was someone who would go out of his way to help anyone. They said that 42-year-old Steve, who managed Cheers off-licence in Weymouth, was a man
