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The Lugger Inn: Little gem in Chickerell
With that Friday feeling and keen to start the weekend early, a few friends and I decided to head down to the The Lugger Inn and have a drink during our lunch hour. In a quiet setting in Chickerell, The Lugger Inn is a traditional pub with
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Mayor opens new fertility suite at BMI The Winterbourne Hospital
ONE of Dorchester Mayor Les Phillips final acts in his role saw him open a revamped fertility suite at a Dorchester Hospital. Councillor Phillips, who hands over the mayoral robes to Tess James today, cut the ribbon as the newly upgraded fertility suite
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Dorset Police relauch its Refer a Neighbour scheme
DORSET residents are being urged to look out for their neighbours and not let them become the victims of unscrupulous burglars and rogue traders. Dorset Police service has re-launched its Refer a Neighbour scheme in the county and is encouraging people
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Camp Bestival - much more than just a music fest
WITH festi-holiday thrills and spills drawing ever nearer, the Camp Bestival crew have pulled together yet another bumper crop of amazing spectacles to dazzle and delight one and all. Festival organiser and DJ Rob da Bank said: “Arts make up a big part
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Sea bass roasted with potatoes, tomatoes and olives
Sea Bass Roasted with Potatoes, Tomatoes and Olives Serves 4 What you need: 800g potatoes, peeled and sliced. 1 large onion, peeled and finely sliced. 3tbsp olive oil. 300ml hot fish stock. Salt and freshly ground black pepper. 2 large sea bass
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Dorchester Bowls Club asks council for security revamp after arson attack
DORCHESTER Bowls Club is urging the town council to improve security at the building following a late night arson attack. But a number of councillors, speaking at a management committee meeting earlier this week, said the bowls club should ‘pay for it
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Peppers stuffed with kale risotto
This is a modern twist on the old favourite of stuffed peppers, this time using a creamy kale risotto with an tangy olive tapenade. Serves 4 Preparation time 10 minutes Cooking time 45 minutes Vegan Ingredients 2 vegetarian stock cubes dissolved
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Cheeky chocolate cakes
HERE is a gorgeous recipe from North Dorset cook Mrs Simpkins for a batch of cheeky little chocolate cakes to take on any al fresco forays. It makes approximately 18 cakes. Ingredients: 150g (5oz) self raising flour. 25g (1oz) good quality cocoa powder
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Treats at village pub
With that Friday feeling and keen to start the weekend early, a few friends and I decided to head down to the The Lugger Inn and have a drink during our lunch hour. In a quiet setting in Chickerell, The Lugger Inn is a traditional pub with a substantial
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National Brain Injury Week in Dorset: Advice on how to protect your head
PEOPLE in Dorset are being given advice on how to protect their heads as part of National Brain Injury Week. Brain injuries are one of the fastest growing areas of disabilities among young people, according to a new report by Headway Dorset. In response
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Stranded for charity: Cheeky Kids Foundation organise special challenge
PEOPLE who have a sense of adventure can sign up for a Stranded event with a difference organised by the Cheeky Kids Foundation. For this extreme charity challenge the organisers plan to drop the willing contestants 50 to 100 miles away from Weymouth
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Business award bumps up Weymouth firm
A PAIR of self-styled ‘mumpreneurs’ are celebrating success after scooping a major business award for their fledgling Weymouth firm. Amy-Kate Crane and Kirsty van Deurs Gross were thrilled to see their company Heavenly Bump maternity wear win the best
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Travellers still on Duchy land at Poundbury
ON SUNDAY the travellers who had set up camp on Poundbury’s Great Field were still there despite hopes that they would leave by Sunday. Some Poundbury residents have been angered by a group of travellers parking four caravans on the field at
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Children learn art of illustration
A CHILDREN’S illustrator paid a visit to pupils at a Buckland Newton school who were able to learn the tricks of the trade. Buckland Newton Primary School children, aged between four and 11, took part in drawing workshops and were able to fire questions
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Olympians surprise Dorset youngsters at IAPS regatta
COMPETITIVE racing, sunshine and the chance to meet the stars of the sailing world set a national regatta for preparatory schools off to a great start. Olympic bronze medallist Chris Draper and his 49er teammate Peter Greenhalgh, Olympian Saskia Clark
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Portland's Eloise steps up
A FIVE-YEAR-OLD girl who was inspired to walk five miles to raise money for an African school has returned triumphant. Eloise Smail, from Portland, was so moved after hearing about the plight of Kenyan schoolchildren from her teacher that she took on
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Portland's people power
CAMPAIGNERS say £11 million earmarked annually for a new biofuel power plant on Portland could be better spent on local services. In the wake of council cuts threatening libraries, day centres and school crossing patrols, Portland protesters claim Government
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Old Curiosity Shop brought to Beechcroft St Paul's Primary
A WACKY shopkeeper enthralled youngsters by setting up her magical store in the middle of a school. The Old Curiosity Shop opened at Beechcroft St Paul’s Primary School in Weymouth to inspire children in the classroom. Groups of youngsters crawled through
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Paedophile was given suspended sentence just two years ago
A PAEDOPHILE, given a suspended sentence less than two years ago for child porn offences, has returned to court and admitted possessing more than 500 indecent images of children. Now the director of a children’s charity has questioned how Ian Whittaker
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Weymouth holiday parks get stamp of approval from Anna Ryder Richardson
CELEBRITY eco-campaigner Anna Ryder Richardson came to Weymouth to visit one of the holiday park’s ‘greenest ever’ caravans. Best known for her television roles on Changing Rooms and I’m a Celebrity, Anna is now a passionate campaigner on behalf
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Weekly insight from Simon Williams, head of 2012 operations
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 London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games has been described in organisation and
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It's good to talk
ALL are welcome to attend tonight’s annual meeting of a charity that provides audio news and magazines for blind and partially-sighted people. Volunteers behind the South West Dorset Talking Newspaper will be meeting from 7pm in St Nicholas Church Hall
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In memory
I AM acting on behalf of the authorities at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan, South Korea where more than 800 British servicemen are at rest. The authorities wish to obtain photographs of those servicemen interred there and also those who
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Mauled to death: Police and dog warden called to scene
POLICE and the dog warden were called after Toby died at around 2pm on Saturday afternoon. Ian Lewis, Dog Warden for Weymouth and Portland Borough Council, was also covering Dorchester at the weekend but said it was a police matter. He said
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Mauled to death: One year on from tragic dog attack
THIS tragic story comes almost a year after the tragic mauling of Kassie who was savagely attacked on Chesil Cove Esplanade, Portland. The sheltie terrier was attacked by an American bulldog whilst being walked by its owner in May last year.
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Mauled to death: Beloved pet dies in owner's arms
A DOG owner screamed as she watched her pet mauled to death in front of dozens of children at a Dorchester beauty spot. Pauline Burgess screamed ‘my dog, my dog’ when a larger dog clamped its jaws around her Jack Russell Toby and shook him
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Review spoilt
I READ with interest the review of The King and Thai by Lucy Pearce in today’s (Taste, April 25) Dorset Echo. She and her companion obviously enjoyed their meal and the pictures and description showed what seemed a very good deal for the set price of
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Generate energy
SOME of us are already enjoying the benefits of cheaper, greener electricity, and most of all we are wallowing in the luxury of being paid by the Government to generate it! The window of opportunity is still open for anyone who wants to join the growing
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Nightmare plan
I AM horrified by the planning application by F H Cummings, which will allow for the building of 176 homes. Since the opening of the new relief road, Littlemoor is being inundated by traffic coming and going from various directions. What will happen
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Audience left to wait in dark at Southampton's Mayflower
AN AUDIENCE was left fuming in Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre after showbiz bosses were forced to cancel the weekend’s hit musical at the last minute. More than 2,000 people were in their seats moments before the show, We Will Rock You, was due to start
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It's time to stop racket in shops
I AM trying to start a campaign to put a stop to the dreadful racket being played in almost every retail outlet in the country. I have spoken to many people regarding this horrible onslaught on the ears and without exception they all agree it is definitely
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Local art on view in Strangways Hall
Abbotsbury LOCAL Dorset artists Barbara Laurie, Iryna Yermolova, Oksana Bratt and Mark Megilley will be holding an exhibition of their artworks at Strangways Hall from the May bank holiday week end until Sunday, June 5th. Paintings, photography, silk
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Lead roles appointed at Purbeck District Council
LEADING roles at Purbeck District Council have been elected for the coming year. Eric Osmond has been made the new chairman of Purbeck District Council with Nigel Dragon as the new vice-chairman and David Budd has been voted in as leader with Keith Critchley
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Fun on the water
With only a few weeks till sail For Gold preparations are well under way. I’m doing Frensham 2.4 open meeting this weekend. I’ve won 2 out of 2 races so far so it is looking good to retain my title. Frensham Pond is a small pond not much bigger than
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Race for life: Touching stories amongst runners
THE Dorset Echo team got into the spirit of the race and were touched by the stories of people they saw going round. Chief reporter Miriam Philips said: “It was amazing to see everyone’s notes on their back for who they were running for. It
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Race for life: Thousands of runners turn up to charity sprint
THOUSANDS of charity runners braved wind, rain and extreme heat to raise hundreds of thousands of pounds to help beat cancer. This year’s Race for Life saw more than 2,500 ladies take on the challenging cross-country course at Kingston Maurward
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Pledges of support to keep Wozza
SEVERAL local businessmen are pulling together in a bid to keep Warren Byerley at Weymouth FC. With Salisbury City and Dorchester Town having both shown a keen interest in the striker, many Terras’ fans have been expecting the 26-year-old to
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No one is in frame to replace Rogers
MARK Coleman has insisted “no one is in the frame at the moment” for the vacant managerial post at Weymouth FC. Assistant-manager Brendon King is currently the frontrunner for the role and will be interviewed today although other names are
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Delighted Magpies' boss captures sought-after striker
BOSS Ashley Vickers welcomed new arrival Ben Dickenson – and then labelled the teenager a county town star in the making. The former Christchurch forward, who can also operate on the left wing, was unveiled as the Magpies’ first summer signing at the
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Faltering attack costs Weymouth
BROADSTONE 262-6 (18pts) beat WEYMOUTH 260-6 (8pts) by four wickets IT was a game of two halves at the Delph as Weymouth fell to a four-wicket defeat against Broadstone despite producing their best batting display of the season so far. The Seasiders
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Inept Dorchester fall to shock defeat
FERNDOWN WAYFARERS 105 (16pts) beat DORCHESTER 96 (8pts) by nine runs DORCHESTER surrendered top spot in the Dorset Premier League following an “inept” show with the bat at struggling Ferndown Wayfarers. The hosts entered the clash in poor form, still
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Moxom's magic for Budmouth
PETE Moxom produced a masterclass with both bat and ball to send Budmouth to the top of Division One. The ex-Dorchester star took 2-20 off four overs before embarking on a classy knock of 79 not out to lead the Charlestown outfit to an eight-wicket
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Shock after ex-Pirate found dead
SHOCKED Pirates’ chief Matt Ford has led the tributes to former Wimborne Road star Matej Ferjan. Ferjan was reportedly found dead in Gorzow, Poland early yesterday morning. He was 34. A former Grand Prix rider and multiple national champion in both
