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Dorchester mum given conditional discharge after police assault
A MOTHER-of-two has been given a two-year conditional discharge after admitting assaulting a police officer. Rebecca Joanne McDermott, aged 25, of Middlemarsh Street, Poundbury, Dorchester, pleaded guilty to the offence at Weymouth Magistrates Court.
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The Little Book of Dorset celebrates county's quirky facts
A LITTLE book is embracing all there is to love about Dorset. The Little Book of Dorset, which was launched at Athelhampton House, features photos, quirky facts, obscure references, bite-sized trivia and untold stories all celebrating what the county
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Bridport Food festival: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall joins host of top chefs
RIVER Cottage cook Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall will be among the top chefs at this year’s Bridport Food Festival. He will be among the experts demonstrating in the Festival Cookery Theatre at the festival’s main event in Asker Meadows on Saturday June
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TV chef promotes new code of conduct for anglers
A TV chef is hoping to highlight the plight of fish with a new campaign in Dorset. Hugh Fearnley-Whitting-stall, of River Cottage fame, has teamed up with Dorset Wildlife Trust and the Recycle Fish Campaign to promote a new code of conduct
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Pupils arrive in style at Colfox school's prom
STUDENTS from the Colfox school in Bridport donned their ballgowns and dinner jackets for their Year 11 prom. The teenagers rolled up for the ball in all kinds of fancy cars and glamorous vehicles for the social highlight of the year.
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Pain clinic waiting time campaigners are 'optimistic' over progress
A CAMPAIGNER fighting to reduce waiting times at Dorset County Hospital’s pain clinic says he is ‘cautiously optimistic’ over progress made by health services. Colin Smith, from Weymouth, said he is encouraged by progress made by the hospital and NHS
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Milton Musical Society presents The Scarlet Pimpernel
FOLLOWING their sell-out success with Titanic the Musical last year, Milton Musical Society returns to the Regent Centre in Christchurch from Wednesday to Saturday with the Tony-nominated musical The Scarlet Pimpernel. Baroness Orczy’s classic, swashbuckling
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Exhibition to celebrate Ridgeway
FOLLOWING on from the success of the Georgian Faces exhibition, this month sees Dorset County Museum host a celebration of south Dorset’s most striking geological feature. Ridgeway Voices is a temporary display focusing on the South Dorset Ridgeway and
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Dorchester service celebrates 3,000 session
THE DORCHESTER service point for the First Dorset Credit Union is holding its 3,000th session today. The service point, which began operating in July 1999, now holds seven sessions a week in High East Street to help members access affordable loans and
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Knife horror: Security working together increased safety
DOROTHY INN landlord Steve Parker said the way security staff dealt with Moran was a fine example of the joint working that is happening in the town. He said Moran had initially been ejected from Dusk nightclub and the door staff there had
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Knife horror: Man brandished weapon at Weymouth nightclub
A MAN who was refused entry to a Weymouth nightclub came back an hour later with a kitchen knife in his trousers, a court was told. Patrick Robert John Moran was jailed for 36 weeks after admitting offences of possessing a bladed article and
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Weymouth councillor hits out at appointment of managers
A SENIOR councillor has hit out after the latest round of managers were appointed in a partnership between two councils. Weymouth and Portland Borough Council’s spokesman for community safety Ian James claims his officers have lost out following the
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Unfair action
So, Dorchester is to spend millions of pounds on a new library (among other things). Because of financial restraints, many non-county town residents are probably going to lose their local branch libraries. It does not seem fair, does it? Anna Owen,
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Wrong decision
The decision by Purbeck Council’s planning committee to overturn their earlier decision in principle in favour of the wind farm at East Stoke is both wrong and perfidious. Wrong because the threat of climate change is now so serious we need every bit
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Terrifying insight into vile racism
I WAS dismayed to read the claim made in your paper ‘Peaceful day of hatred’, (May 5) by the anonymous organiser of the recent EDL march in Weymouth that the event was ‘a great chance to show we’re not racist or Nazis – we just want to protect our way
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Save vital services
I recently had to contact Trading Standards and also sought advice from our local Citizens’ Advice Bureau, after being left with no hot water or heating throughout the whole of January, February and mid-March 2011. If it hadn’t been for
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Thank you, Billy
NOW the farce that was the AV referendum is done and dusted, I must confess I did not fully understand the arguments put forward by the Yes and No camps so I decided I would be guided by who was advocating what. This was not so easy as there were many
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Tina - three-year-old greyhound
I’M a very friendly three-year-old greyhound. I am very good with children and small dogs so I would make an ideal family pet. Dorset Greyhound Rescue: 0844 4990428
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Olympics 2012: Sailing team are captured making waves in Weymouth
• DRAMATIC aerial footage of top Olympic sailors was captured in the borough this week in an exciting action-packed photo shoot. Athens bronze medallist windsurfer Nick Dempsey, Beijing gold medallist Laser sailor Paul Goodison and triple gold medallist
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Rusty - male yorkie cross
I’M a male yorkie cross who is three years old. I am a loving boy who likes lots of fuss and attention. I’d make a great companion. Rushton Dog Rescue: 0844 4778844
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Boycie - sweet greyhound
I’M a four-year-old male greyhound. I am the sweetest boy you could ever meet. I love people and other dogs and so I’d make a great family pet. Rushton Dog Rescue: 0844 4778844
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Turas - two-year-old Staffie
I’M a two-year-old male Staffordshire bull terrier. I’m very friendly and I have had lots of training. I love children and am good with other dogs. Rushton Dog Rescue: 0844 4778844
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Sam - loyal foxhound
I AM a 12-month-old foxhound. I am a very loyal boy who would like a home with a large garden and an owner who is there for most of the day. Rushton Dog Rescue: 0844 4778844
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Hattie - friendly greyhound cross
I AM a female greyhound cross who has a very sweet nature. I am friendly and loving and would make an ideal family pet. Woodlands Kennels: 0844 4993808
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Caught out: Taxi driver is clamped after checking Dorchester notices
A TAXI driver is outraged after her vehicle was clamped while she checked the warning notices in a Dorchester street. Adelaide Mondim, who owns Charlton Down Taxis, stopped in Somerleigh Road and stepped out of her nine-seater taxi to read
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Caught out: Somerleigh Road clampers criticised for hard approach
CLAMPERS in Somerleigh Road have attracted the wrath of several motorists with their hardline approach over the years. The situation caused so much controversy that clampers were temporarily called off by the company then responsible for the
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Crossways musician inspired to write song about rescued chimp
A RESCUED chimpanzee from Monkey World has inspired a Crossways musician to write a new song. Sally the chimp, who was used as a photographer’s prop in Spain before being brought to the sanctuary near Bovington, is the subject of folk singer Alan Whittle
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Rogers' D-Day looms
MARTYN Rogers will make a decision on his future at the Terras in the coming days after the board finally issued him with the 2011/12 playing budget. The Weymouth boss, who led the club to Zamaretto Premier Division safety this season, will mull over
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Promotion joy for Bees
BRIDPORT chairman Adrian Scadding believes the club will have no problems settling back into the Toolstation Western Premier Division. He also believes their promotion back to the top-flight can lead to a permanent stay, particularly under
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Dorset begin at Rec
DORSET Disabled Cricket Club get the new County Championship season underway at Dorchester Rec tomorrow (1pm). Newcomers Kent are the visitors for tomorrow’s opening fixture and Dorset enter the clash in high spirits. Several of the home squad have
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New Look bitten by hungry Bears
MOBY Dick’s Bears opened the defence of the Swift Signs Division One title with a four-wicket win over New Look. Dave Mansbridge (29) was the only New Look batsman to reach double figures as they were restricted to 76-7 from their 16 overs.
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Trust’s lottery link with Round Table
DORCHESTER Town Supporters Trust have joined forces with the Dorchester Round Table to launch the brand new Dorchester Lottery. The monthly lottery, which will see its inaugural draw take place on Wednesday, June 29, is aimed at enriching the local community
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Winscombe win for Thorne
ROD Thorne defied the slippery conditions to grab a debut win in his newly acquired Pilbeam MP58 single-seater at Wiscombe Park’s first meeting of the season. The Frampton speedster’s learning curve was certainly a steep one for he had not
