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Third defeat on the spin for Magpies
DORCHESTER 0 WOKING 1 Ademola 62 DORCHESTER Town suffered a third straight defeat in Blue Square Bet South as Woking's Moses Ademola grabbed the all-important goal at the Avenue Stadium today. The visiting striker produced a fine finish
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Brockenhurst care home told to improve
A CARE home for people with learning difficulties has been ordered to improve standards after inspectors found residents were living in damp, dangerous and dirty conditions. Other problems included too few staff to accompany residents wishing to go out
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Weymouth diet queen celebrates losing 10 and a half stone
A WOMAN is celebrating her new slimline figure after losing 10 and a half stone. Susanne Tewkesbury, from Weymouth, went along to Chickerell Slimming World group to support her mother, Yvonne Eaton, who was also referred by her GP as she was told she
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North Dorset is out on top at village awards ceremony
IT WAS North Dorset’s night as a competition to recognise work to keep the county’s villages looking their best notched up its 25th year. The Best Kept Village (BKV) large village award was scooped by Pimperne while Tarrant Monkton won best small village
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Weymouth parents' fury: Ambulance chiefs defend new response policy
AMBULANCE chiefs have defended a new response policy following complaints from members of the public. A former First Responder has criticised the new call handling system after his young son was refused paramedic treatment. Three-year-old Leo Slade
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Traveller site plans in Dorset lead to mixed public reaction
RESIDENTS of Dorset have met the proposed plans to install authorised traveller camps all over the county with mixed emotions. It comes after the plans were published this week by a joint working group acting on behalf of all of Dorset’s eight borough
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Torch from 1948 Olympics will be sold for hospice
A CANCER sufferer is offering up a little piece of Olympic history to raise funds for the Weldmar Hospicecare Trust. Larry Skeats came across an Olympic torch from the opening ceremony of the 1948 games in London at a village sale in North Dorset. He
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Predetermination
You report that Bridport Town Council question whether Dorset County Council is being entirely straight about day care centre option 1: that keeping the service in LA hands will lead to the closure of some centres. At the meeting in Swanage, I noted
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Free parking to end shop woes
I HAVE given a great deal of thought to the financial mess we find ourselves in because of the few, both locally ie councillors and nationally ie politicians, who spend our money without a thought for the future, as if it grows on trees. I have recently
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Films for all at the Plaza cinema in Dorchester
A NEW series of weekly films aimed at the hard of hearing, parents with young children and people on the autism spectrum are being scheduled in at the Plaza in Trinity Street, Dorchester. Cinema manager Chris McDonald explained: “Films 4 All @ the Plaza
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Lingerie on show
I am writing about the story covered in your paper on Monday regarding the sex shop. I would like to praise the council on their decision making and granting a window display to this business owner. For years this shop has looked as run down as the
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Disgusted at cuts
How can the powers that be in WDDC sleep at night when they know that service users with learning disabilities are having their direct payments stopped. I know some learning disabled people who can’t go to certain services any more. The cost of
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Weekly insight: Dorset 2012 Communications Officer Duncan Flint
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. A series of working groups in the county, collectively known as the Weymouth and Portland
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Malsom backs Terras to continue run
SAM Malsom is adamant the Terras’ unbeaten run will grow if they continue to keep the ball on the deck. The 23-year-old sensation netted five goals in two outings for Weymouth this week and is looking forward to trying to add to that tally this afternoon
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Magpies’ duo rated doubtful
DEFENDER Kyle Critchell and gloveman Nick Jordan are major doubts for this afternoon’s clash with table-topping Woking (3pm). The former is suffering from illness while the latter was knocked off his bike yesterday, sustaining heavy bruising. Boss Ashley
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Lyme's Moore eyes Charmouth glory
FOLLOWING 17 years of motorcycle meetings, 2010 saw the local Woolbridge Motor Club promote the first speed hillclimbs for competitors on four wheels at the Manor Farm course at Charmouth. Continuing on from the success of the meeting staged 12 months
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Weyline eye champion scalp
HIGH-FLYING Weyline will look to make a statement at Redlands tomorrow when they take on defending champions Rendezvous in the Weymouth Sunday League Premiership (all 10.30am). Adam Parker’s second-placed side have claimed four points from their opening
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Fabulous Forder blows away rivals
CALLUM Forder has been crowned the new Weymouth Tennis League champion following a fine win in the League One final at Greenhill. In blustery conditions, the 15 year-old beat first-time finalist Guy Simmons 6-1, 6-3 under a huge black cloud
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Eli looks back at his visits to Dorset schools
I HOPE you are all settling in at school, having moved up to a new year or even to a new school. It is always great fun coming in to meet you and seeing all the interesting things you are doing. I loved having a flick through the pictures of me at your
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Sunrise - a three-year-old female greyhound
I am a three-year-old female greyhound, I can be shy at first but once I get to know you I enjoy having a big hug. Dorset Greyhound Rescue 0844 4990428
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Fred - a four-year-old golden retriever boy
I’m a four-year-old golden retriever boy and I would love a companion who is home all day. A retired couple would be perfect company. Rushton Dog Rescue 0844 4778844
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Spangle - an 11 week old female chocolate labrador
I am an 11 week old female chocolate labrador who is full of fun and I’m looking for a home with no children under 10 years-old. Rushton Dog Rescue 0844 4778844
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Sophia - a two-month-old kitten
I am an adorable kitten who is just two months old. I am looking forward to finding a loving home with lots of toys to play with. Margaret Green Animal Rescue 0844 4990426
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Maisie - a two-year-old cat
I am a two-year-old friendly cat looking for a quite home with plenty of space and an experienced owner with no other pets or children. Margaret Green Animal Rescue 0844 4990426
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Reggie an 18 month old male tabby
I am an affectionate 18 month old male tabby who is very inquisitive and full of fun. I would love a new home without any very young children. Weymouth & District Cats Protection 0844 4778854
