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Royal Brownies at the Scutt Hall
As the final part of their Royal Wedding badge, the Scutt Hall Brownies presented a short play about the Royal Wedding before a large invited audience. On the big day the Queen and her corgi dog – a bit hard on the knees for the young actress – bustled
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Youngsters enjoy sporting festival
LONDON 2012 Olympic mascots Wenlock and Mandeville welcomed up to 800 Weymouth, Portland and Dorchester school pupils to this year’s Art of Sport Festival. The day’s event saw pupils try a unique range of sports and arts activities including wave-boarding
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Dorset police urge bikers to join BikeSafe
DORSET Police are urging bikers to take a new course designed to save lives on the road. Places are still available on the weekend BikeSafe course on May 21 and 22. Run by Dorset Police and subsidised by Dorset County Council the course mixes theory
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Dorset Home Birth Group launches pool loan scheme to improve labour
A NEW birth pool loan scheme is hoping to make it easier for mothers to have their babies at home. The Dorset Home Birth Group has launched a new rental scheme that will offer the use of professional grade birth pools for women in West Dorset. Rental
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Plant sale is off
A LACK of stallholders has prompted organisers to cancel a Portland plant sale that was due to be held off the island for the first time. Portland Rotary Club has made a last-minute decision to abandon the plans to hold its annual Plant and Craft Fair
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CLA will meet to discuss impact of Localism Bill
DORSET will be at the forefront of radical planning change, a meeting will be told next week. The Dorset branch of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) will meet to discus how the government’s Localism Bill will impact on the area. Although
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Dorchester company mark Pam's 40 years with surprise celebration
A DEDICATED employee was treated to a surprise celebration to mark her 40 years of work in the print industry. Pam Burch, a print technician at Sprint Signs in High East Street, Dorchester, was shocked when she arrived at work to find her colleagues
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Weymouth's carnival queen will skydive for charity
WEYMOUTH’S carnival queen is embracing her role and doing her bit for the community. Natalie Round, 25, won the title of carnival queen last August and has tried to be more than just a glamorous figurehead. The architectural technician
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Appeal for witnesses after A31 crash
POLICE are renewing an appeal for witnesses after a man died in a crash on the A31 near Bere Regis. Motorcyclist Warren Edward Jackson, 43, an Army sergeant from Poole, died at the scene of the collision at Almer about 6.45pm on Friday April 29. Officers
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Lodmoor County Park's green gym praised at official opening
THE NEW green gym at Lodmoor County Park has been praised for ‘bringing the community spirit back to the area’ at the official opening this weekend. Hundreds of parents, supporters and members of the Friends of Lodmoor Country Park group gathered round
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Win one of 27 sensational prizes in Dorset Echo's big competition
AMAZING prizes worth thousands of pounds are up for grabs in Dorset Echo’s biggest competition of the year. And there’s only two days left to pick up the phone and enter for your chance to win one of the 27 sensational prizes all donated by local
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Vandals target 20 cars in Wyke Regis wrecking spree
VANDALS left a trail of destruction after attacking 20 cars in Weymouth. Residents have spoken out in frustration after the late-night wrecking spree in Wyke Regis. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which locals claim is the latest
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Bowling AGM and presentation
THE AGM for Southill Shortmat Bowls Club, held at the community centre was followed by a delicious buffet and presentation of prizes by club chairman, Roger Dalkins. This year’s club champion is Simon Andrews, and Barbara Budge, ladies champion
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Thousands turn up for Dragon 24 event in Bere Regis
AROUND 3,000 scouts, beavers, cubs and explorer scouts from across Dorset enjoyed 24 hours of activities at Budden Scout Camp near Bere Regis. The youngsters, aged six to 18, also had a visit from survival expert and chief scout Bear Grylls who flew
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Chicken and tomato salad
Serves 4. 4 ripe beef tomatoes. 8 new potatoes, cooked and halved. 2 chicken breast, brushed with olive oil and grilled. 225g/8oz French beans, trimmed and cooked. Handful watercress. 3 tbsp Garlic and Herb Dressing (see below
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Rescue team come to the aid of horse in Over Compton
A THOROUGHBRED horse has been rescued after falling into a pond. The 22-year-old steed, named Molly, fell down a bank and became stuck in the water – prompting a rescue mission by fire crews including a specialist animal rescue team.
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Olympic suffering
CAN anyone explain to me what benefits the Olympics will bring to the real local economy of Portland and tell me why should I be excited? From my understanding, if you are involved in the sailing industry you will no doubt benefit, but I feel that the
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Housing plans: Building could start later this year
BUILDING could start later this year if the plans get the green light from Weymouth and Portland Borough Council. The 176-home development ranges from one bedroomed flats to four bedroomed detached houses and five bedroomed townhouses. These also include
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Housing plans: Planning application welcomed for 176 new homes in Littlemoor
A NEW housing development could bring 176 homes to Weymouth. A planning application for the edge of Littlemoor is being welcomed by young families and others desperate for new homes. However, it is also triggering fears that schools,
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We are ignored
I REFER to recent comments in the Echo on Friday about councillors not listening to their villages’ needs. We are having the same problem in Puddletown, having parish meetings when Dorset County Council (DCC) staff and councillors have been invited
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Blind, take note
FOLLOWING my letter (April 12) about the new traffic lights not helping the blind people to cross the road at the bottom of Boot Hill, I phoned a number that was supplied by Peter Finney, cabinet member for highways and transport for Dorset County Council
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Value for money at the Spyglass
FOR good hearty fare the Spyglass at Overcombe Corner is an excellent venue and the magnificent views across the bay to Portland are an added bonus. The pub is famed for its roasts and that certainly seemed to be the case as one of the food counters
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Traffic package foisted upon us
So according to Dorset County Council’s Peter Finney, Weymouth’s ‘new traffic lights are so necessary’ and approved by the Department of Transport after a widespread consultation exercise (Echo, April 14). The whole Weymouth Transport Package seemed
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Weekly insight from Janet Moore, chairman of the Dorset Safety Action Group for the Olympics 2012
MORE than 20 organisations have joined forces in Dorset to orchestrate the smooth running of the sailing competition and associated events for the London 2012 Games. The Weymouth and Portland 2012 Operations Group involves a series of working groups
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Maille Chicken and Leek Pasty
Crisp glazed puff pastry encasing a fabulous mix of chicken and leeks in a creamy sauce.Excellent hot or cold. Makes 4. 1 tbsp oil. 25g/1oz unsalted butter. 2 Shallots finely diced. 2 medium skinless chicken breast fillets, chopped. 2 leeks, trimmed
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Sailors will flock to Weymouth to test waters for 2012 Olympics
HUNDREDS of sailors from around the globe will take to the waters of Weymouth Bay for an Olympic test this summer. The London 2012 Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has announced plans for the event from July
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St Mary’s Catholic First School pupils learn how to become more eco-friendly
CHILDREN at a Dorchester school have been learning how they can become more eco-friendly. St Mary’s Catholic First School pupils were paid a visit from Dorset County Council’s waste education and projects officer who got the children thinking about recycling
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Freaks and feathers at Bridport’s Electric Palace
FREAKS and feathers is the title of the present incarnation of Circus of Horrors, which descends on Bridport’s Electric Palace next week. The freaky element of the show consists of the Royal Family of Freaks, led by Circus of Horrors’ undead Ringmaster
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Eliza Carthy performs her life story at Bridport
HAVING always shied away from writing records that catalogue her own life, renowned musician Eliza Carthy has at last sat down and penned an autobiographical album. Neptune, which is launched this month, charts various stages of her life and has, she
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Weymouth couple 'horrified' by leak in baby's room
HORRIFIED parents discovered rainwater “pouring” into the room where their baby slept during the storms at the weekend. Claire Jones went to check on her 16-month-old daughter Maisie at 9pm on Friday as she slept. When she thought she
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Rare roll cloud makes its way over Portland and Weymouth
CONCERNED residents in Portland and Weymouth thought they were being hit by a tornado during in a dramatic thunderstorm. But it turned out to be a very rare roll cloud – which had broken away from a thunderstorm at around 7.30pm on Friday night. Storm
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Ex-world champions to visit Weymouth
FORMER world champions Dennis Taylor and John Parrott will go head-to-head in a challenge match at Snookes in Weymouth on September 24. The popular duo, who now work for BBC Sport, will also take on local players at the event with top-class
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Ash: There’ll be no panic measures at Magpies
ASHLEY Vickers has stressed the importance of remaining calm in the search for reinforcements. The Magpies’ chief is on the hunt for new recruits but knows he must stay patient as potential targets weigh up their options. The 39-year-old has already
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Clarke's double leads Bees to stylish end
BRIDPORT RESERVES 4 SHERBORNE TOWN RESERVES 1 A BRACE from marksman Ben Clarke helped Bridport Reserves bring down the curtain on their season with a handsome victory. The Bees overturned Sherborne Town Reserves 4-1 at St Mary’s Field on Saturday
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Welch commits to Chickens
CHICKERELL UNITED 1 WESTLAND SPORTS 2 AFTER declaring he will once again lead the Chickens into battle next season, Maurice Welch is eyeing a top-half finish. Chickerell ended an inconsistent Magna Dorset Premier League campaign with a narrow 2-1
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Savings as Terras' season tickets go on sale
WEYMOUTH FC has released its season ticket prices for the 2011-12 campaign with savings available on purchases made before the end of the month. Payment can also be spread over the next three months (May, June and July) with the deadline for Early Bird
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Terras celebrate after sinking the Dolphins
WEYMOUTH LADIES 2 POOLE TOWN LADIES 0 WEYMOUTH lifted the Dorset Women’s County Cup when they defeated fellow South West League side Poole Town 2-0 at the County Ground, Hamworthy. The Terras went into the match expecting a tough encounter as they
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Relief in the Park for Dorchester
DORCHESTER 110 POOLE TOWN 14-2 – match abandoned due to rain MARTYN Richards was far from disappointed at seeing Saturday’s clash at Poole Park fall victim to heavy showers. The Dorset Premier League encounter survived overnight rain but on a “tricky
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Thunderstorms put end to Seasiders’ hopes
BLANDFORD 200 WEYMOUTH 32-2 – match abandoned due to rain WEYMOUTH’S hopes of picking up crucial points at Blandford Rec got washed away by heavy downpours. Following the previous week’s opening day defeat against Poole Town, the Seasiders had set
