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Charity event: Dorchester walkers complete 180 mile trek
A TEAM of walkers from Dorchester have successfully completed a trek in aid of the Weldmar Hospicecare Trust. Four men and women under the banner of the Dorchester Stompers, completed around 180 miles on their walk around Scotland. The
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Charity event: Soldier's girlfriend organises fundraiser in Dorchester
A YOUNG woman whose boyfriend is serving in the Royal Marines is holding a fundraiser for the forces’ charity Help for Heroes in Dorchester. Raine Prepok, 19, has organised the event which will be held at Tom Brown’s pub on bank holiday Monday
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Charity event: Dorset fundraisers plan race from London to Paris
FOUR friends will be hitting the road in a bid to race from London to Paris for charity. Chris Evans, 38, a group accountant for Weymouth and Portland Borough Council, from Chickerell, will be cycling between 60 and 90 miles a day for four
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Charity event: Sponsored walk at Lulworth Castle for Weldmar
DOG lovers are being urged to join in a sponsored Paws in the Park fundraiser in aid of Weldmar. The charity is holding the sponsored walkies for owners and their pets on Sunday, June 26 in the grounds of Lulworth Castle at 10am. It
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Retired Poundbury teacher launches image consultancy
A FORMER Thomas Hardye teacher is turning her talent to fashion. Hilary Fecher-Roberts, 55, from Poundbury describes herself as the female and older version of television fashion guru Gok Wan. The former German and French teacher retired
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Portland's new mayor plans for worldwide recognition
PORTLAND’S new mayor says he plans to give the island international recognition as the Olympics approach. Councillor Ian Munro-Price donned the chain of office at the official mayor making ceremony at the Heights Hotel on Portland. He becomes the island
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New website will help Dorset's beach visitors
A NEW website is set to be launched to help people make the most of Dorset’s coast. The creators of the iCoast website hope it will make a splash by giving surfers the know-how to plan coastal and water activities in the county. It was created by the
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Paintings of Portland expected to fetch up to £47k at auction
TWO paintings of Portland by a prolific British artist are expected to fetch up to a combined £47,000 at auction. John Piper’s works will go under the hammer later this month in Christie’s sale of 20th century British and Irish Art. The late artist’
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The Antiques Roadshow comes to Lulworth Castle
ANTIQUE hunters will be flocking to Lulworth Castle next month to discover hidden treasures. Dorset people will discover if their possessions are worth thousands as presenter Fiona Bruce and the Antiques Roadshow team come to the county.
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Plans submitted to amend Charles Street council office design
A PLANNING application has been submitted to amend the design of West Dorset District Council’s new offices at Charles Street. The project’s developer Simons has applied for a non-material amendment to change the angle of the roof to improve the efficiency
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Dorset County Hospital comes out on top at award ceremony
DORSET County Hospital has come out on top after scooping an award ahead of 95 others across the country. The Dorchester-based facility has been voted as a top hospital in the 40 Top Hospital awards. The award is given by CHKS Ltd which is an independent
