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Sam sinks Magpies
CHELMSFORD 2 Higgins 81, 83 Dorchester 0 A LATE double from substitute Sam Higgins finally broke Dorchester’s resistance and left the Magpies at the bottom of Blue Square Bet South for the third week in succession. Ashley Vickers’ men frustrated
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Fair Votes For Dorset campaign set for launch
CAMPAIGNERS are mustering for a referendum on voting systems to elect MPs. Members of the Fair Votes For Dorset are gathering for the launch of their campaign for a yes in the national poll on the Alternative Voting system being introduced.
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Offenders give new look to Purbeck radar station
A BATTLE of Britain radar station that played a vital role in fighting off the Luftwaffe during the Second World War has been restored by an unlikely source – a group of convicted offenders. The buildings, near Worth Matravers, Purbeck, house the David
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Swimmers take plunge for charity at Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre
SWIMMERS are taking the plunge for charity cash at the Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre in Dorchester. Organisers from the Lions Club of Dorchester and District hope to raise up to £5,000 from the annual swimarathon. The two-day fundraiser
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Weymouth Carnival winners pick up prizes
LUCKY April Spann will be travelling abroad for the first time when she goes on a top-of-the-range holiday she won at Weymouth Carnival. April has enjoyed breaks before but they have always been on home shores. She admitted to being
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Holidaymaker attacked by dog near Dorset travellers' site
A HOLIDAYMAKER was attacked by a dog as he walked past a travellers’ site in the Dorset countryside. Grenville Paget, who lives in Hampshire, was out walking in woods near Tolpuddle with his wife Beverley when the attack happened. The couple, who are
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Weymouth church passage becomes a latrine
SHOP owners and parishioners claimed they have been left feeling physically sick after their walkway was used as a toilet. The passage under the steps of Holy Trinity Church on Trinity Street, Weymouth, has been used into an open air latrine after
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Echoing minister's disabled access calls for 2012
I am writing in response to the article ‘Disabled access ‘should be improved’ before 2012’ (Echo, August 30). As Weymouth & Portland’s brief holder for equality and diversity, I would like to echo the Disabled People Minister’s appeal to the
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Poppy - 10-month-old cat
I AM 10 months old and I am looking for a home where I can get some TLC. I am a timid girl and I am just getting used to the staff at my rescue and enjoying the attention they give me. Margaret Green Animal Rescue: 0844 4990426
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Doris and Jenny - guinea pigs
MY name is Doris and I am the long-haired black and brown guinea pig. My sweet little companion is Jenny. We are both adults and really looking forward to lots of love and attention. Margaret Green Animal Rescue: 0844 4990426
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Gus - white staffie pup
I AM white staffie pup who is around 16 weeks old. I need an experienced home preferably with another dog. I’m a ball of fun and I like lots of attention. I’m good with other dogs and children. Leads on Rescue Dogs: 0844 4993240
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Lenny - greyhound lurcher cross
I AM a greyhound lurcher cross who is between three and four years old. I am a friendly boy who is very well behaved. I’m good with children and other dogs. I love having lots of fuss made of me. Leads on Rescue Dogs: 0844 4993240
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Star - two-year-old greyhound
I’M a two-year-old greyhound. I am a very affectionate girl who loves lots of attention and being around people. I am also good with other dogs but I’m not so good around cats. Dorset Greyhound Rescue: 0844 4990428
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Victor - three-year-old greyhound
I AM a three-year-old greyhound. I am good around children so I would make an ideal family pet. I am a very calm dog and laid back so I could also live with cats. Dorset Greyhound Rescue: 0844 4990428
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DVD released of Weymouth Carnival
PEOPLE will be able to relive all the fun of this year’s Weymouth Carnival thanks to a DVD which has been made of the event. People are urged to get their orders in for the hour-long film which has been made by Weymouth-based Champagne Film and Television
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Dorset County Show show is a real winner
SPARKLING Miss Dorset Alice Hall reckons this year’s Dorset County Show will be a winner. Alice visited the showground near Dorchester yesterday for a quick inspection of the marquees and the livestock and says everything looks set for a bumper
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Weymouth man hid in his shed for a year
A MAN hid in his shed for a year to escape debt collectors. Steve Morris became so anxious about the bills piling up in his hallway and creditors asking for money that he moved into his shed at the bottom of his garden in Westham, Weymouth. Mr Morris
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Chesil Cove Federation School gets the green light
A NEW £8.5million school is set to go ahead on Osprey Quay on Portland. Dorset County Council’s planning committee gave the green light for the Chesil Cove Federation School. It will replace the existing Brackenbury Infant School and
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Dorset fired up for final despite skipper’s absence
SEAN Walbridge believes the blow of losing captain Tom Hicks for the Minor Counties Championship final has been softened by the return of four key names. Somerset trio Max Waller, Chris Jones and Jack Leach have all been made available by their parent
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High speed fun at Weymouth's Leisure Ranch
I HAD so much fun at the Leisure Ranch at Lodmoor when I visited. I was a bit nervous about trying out the Cresta Run – it seemed so high at the top! But after watching some children enjoy whizzing down at high speed, I gave it a go
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Coutts not taking place for granted
JAMES Coutts admits he cannot afford to rest on his laurels despite regaining his place in the Magpies’ engine room. It is no secret the 23-year-old favours a central berth in midfield, but the former Terra found himself pushed out to the right for much
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Emergency grounds Dorset Air Ambulance
DORSET Air Ambulance was at the centre of its own emergency when the pilot had to abandon a flight with a seriously ill patient on board. Ambulance staff had to quickly change their plans after the helicopter developed a fault as it was about to take
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Cowley's aiming for final repeat
DARREN Cowley is hoping he can rise to the big occasion and help Dorset to a second Minor Counties Championship national crown. The big-hitting batsman cracked 75 and 63 to claim the man-of-the-match award in their five-wicket win over Cumberland in
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Cardy aims to scale the heights and defend title
WEYMOUTH’S Ian Cardy is in Scotland’s capital city this weekend to defend his world age group duathlon title. Almost a year after winning the 2009 event in North Carolina, USA in his debut season, Cardy will be part of a 400-strong Team GB squad keen
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Goodison’s looking for payback
WEYMOUTH’S Laser champion Paul Goodison is battling to retain his world title on British waters. The reigning world and Olympic champion star admitted he is looking for “payback” at the international event at Hayling Island, which ends tomorrow. Goodison
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Frank Bruno a knockout guest in Dorchester
BOXING legend Frank Bruno hit Dorchester to open a new home improvement showroom as a favour to a friend. The former World Boxing Council (WBC) Heavyweight World Boxing Champion entertained the crowd with banter and his famous deep chuckle