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Microlight crashes at Dorset airfied
TWO people escaped serious injury when a microlight crashed on landing at Compton Abbas Airfield. Police, firefighters and ambulance personnel were called at 11am on Sunday. A spokesman for Dorset police said there were two people on board - the pilot
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Dorset care provider hits out at government funding cuts
A CARE provider has hit out at funding cuts that could cause a shortfall in the care of the elderly. Dorset based Altogether Care has reacted to a recent report on care that stated there could be a shortfall in elderly care services due to
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Dorchester's Damers First School win royal wedding plate design competition
YOUNGSTERS from Damers First School in Dorchester will have a special way to remember the royal wedding, Creative children at the school have produced the winning designs for a royal wedding plate design competition run by solicitors Blanchards Bailey
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Portland Steam and Vintage Show has new site for first time in 12 years
ORGANISERS of a popular Portland show are gearing up for this year’s event – which will be held off the island for the first time. The Portland Steam and Vintage Show, which attracts exhibitors from all over the country, has been held for the
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Drug dealer sentenced to two years in prison at Dorchester Crown Court
A DRUG dealer who owned up to supplying £20,000 worth of cannabis has been sentenced to two years in prison. Darren Roberts, 26, ended up in court after police searched his then home at Waddock Farm near Dorchester in October last year and
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School build challenge: Get involved in the Echo-backed competition
SCHOOLS are being urged to get involved in a competition that could see them win a share in a £6,000 makeover. To win, staff and students’ ideas of what they think would enhance the outside of their school must be submitted. The Echo has teamed up with
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Charles Street office move: Plans for site date back to 1973
PLANS have been put forward for more than 30 years to redevelop the Charles Street site in Dorchester town centre. Schemes for a new look town centre on the short stay car parks were touted as long ago as 1973. The first proposed redevelopment
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Charles Street office move: Opponents reject £600k cost claim
OPPONENTS to West Dorset District Council’s office move have hit back at suggestions they cost the council £600,000. At a meeting of the council’s executive committee, councillors against the move voiced anger at a report that stated a delay
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Prince Charles surprises cafe workers during his visit to Poundbury
LET me eat cake! Prince Charles issued the royal edict when he unexpectedly popped into a tea shop on Friday. And he delighted locals by opting for Dorset apple cake when he paid a surprise visit to the Café on the Green during his visit to Poundbury
