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Charity cyclist back home in Dorset after journey including machete attack
A CHARITY cyclist is back home in Dorset after an epic 22,000-mile journey. Machete-wielding attackers, elephants on the road and African jungle terrain were just some of the obstacles Peter Gostelow faced as he cycled from Godmanstone to Cape
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Homes plan at Poundbury's Royal Square
A PROPOSED development at Poundbury ’s showpiece square will provide dozens of assisted living apartments for over 70s. Developer McCarthy and Stone has agreed to buy land by Queen Mother Square at Prince Charles’ model development to create a
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Parliamentary gong for children’s carer
A DORSET County Council child care worker has received parliamentary recognition. Sharon Clare, who has worked in a Dorchester children’s home for nine years, was presented with an award from children’s minister Tim Loughton at the Houses of
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Dorset County Council is rebuked over dealing with complaints
DORSET County Council has been rebuked by the Local Government Ombudsman for taking too long to settle two complaints. In the Ombudsman’s annual review, it expresses ‘some concern’ about two cases in which Dorset County Council delayed carrying out their
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Lions roar into county, bold as brass
Lions Youth Brass Band is heading back to Dorset for a pre-Olympic tour. The brass band based in Sandbach, Cheshire, played a short tour of South Dorset last year but now they are returning for more than 10 performances during the week up to the
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Injured cyclist fights for life
A CYCLIST is fighting for his life after being found unconscious under a Weymouth bridge in the early hours of the morning. The 41-year-old, who lives locally, is in serious condition in Dorset County Hospital after sustaining severe injuries.
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Beaminster tunnel victims 'didn't suffer'
THE Beaminster Tunnel landslide victims died almost immediately when they were hit by a landslide, a coroner has ruled. Inquests in to the deaths of Rosemary Snell, aged 67 from Misterton and 72-year-old Michael Rolfe from Fivehead, Somerset, were
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Treats for all at Burton Bradstock Festival
The Burton Bradstock Festival of Music and Art goes from strength to strength and the line-up this year offers treats for all. The organisers, a dedicated team of volunteers in the village and another of music professionals in London, plan a week
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Charity pays a visit to Weymouth school before Olympics
WEYMOUTH pupils faced the plight of oceans in the build up to the Games. Members of London-based charity Global Ocean paid a visit to Southill Primary School to raise awareness of marine environments. It comes as the eyes of the world
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Driftwood sculptures on Weymouth Esplanade
TEN boat sculptures made out of driftwood are being put in place this week along Weymouth Esplanade. As crowds of people enjoyed the sunshine the first of the creative displays were put in place yesterday. The public artwork in honour of the
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Choirs will raise the roof for Olympic ceremony on Weymouth beach
HUNDREDS of choir singers will be heralding the start of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games with an open-air performance on Weymouth Beach. With less than a week until the official opening ceremony of the home Games, details of the borough
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Flood drivers are directed into area
I would like to respond to the letter from a Martinstown resident on Friday, July 13, concerning the recent flooding and his “disgust” at drivers in the village. We were returning to Dorchester and drove down from Hardy's Monument into
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Timetables are merely aspiration
Graeme Moss is quite right about the largely useless, but expensive, displays at bus stops, Echo Letters Monday. I have watched the bus stop displays from the time they were installed some four months ago and quickly realised that they showed
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Will holiday trade recover from this?
I note all the new signs advising visitors of very limited parking in Weymouth, and other signs advising motorists to allow longer for their trips. With increased parking charges, how is this going to attract visitors to Weymouth?
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Kind donations aid the disabled
The Dorchester Disabled Club send their sincere thanks to all those who helped make their street collection such a success. The total collection was £242.41 and our thanks go to all the kind donors and also to our stalwart bunch of collectors who
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McConnell's mission
BARRY McConnell is determined to help the Terras get back on track following five years of decline. The new recruit has been extremely impressed by all facets of the club since his arrival and has promised to do all he can to get the claret and
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Super Simon's knock for Saggies
Echo Cup Final SAGGIES 140-6 beat BALTI HOUSE 82-8 by 58 runs SIMON Browne produced an unbeaten half-century as Saggies retained the Echo Cup with a 58-run victory over top-flight rivals Balti House at Redlands . The Weymouth all-rounder
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No pressure on Zara and Shauna
Shauna Mullin believes both she and Team GB team-mate Zara Dampney can take advantage of playing with the pressure off when they kick off their Olympic beach volleyball campaign in the heart of London next week. With just days until the start
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Rocco - handsome greyhound boy
I’m a handsome greyhound boy in need of a home. I’m three years old and I’m very laid back. I get on with other dogs and I’m also fine around children. Dorset Greyhound Rescue 0844 4990428
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Lilly - nine-year-old cat
I’m a nine-year-old cat who is very homely and enjoys human companionship. I will follow you around the home and love having lots of cuddles. Margaret Green Animal Rescue 0844 4778846
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Eli supports the Tornadoes of South Dorset
I WAS very proud to be invited along to support the Tornadoes of South Dorset swimming club as they tackled their English Channel challenge. The event took place at Osprey Pool on Portland , where the team swam an amazing 42 miles – the equivalent
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Barney - little crossbreed
I’m a little four-year-old crossbreed hoping to find a home where I can get lots of walks. I’m a cracking lad who is very loving but I don’t like cats. Rushton Dog Rescue 07870 771694.
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Danny - lovely collie and labrador cross
I’m a lovely eight-year-old collie labrador cross with a sweet nature looking for a home. I’d prefer a home without cats as I would just chase them. Rushton Dog Rescue 07870 771694.
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Jodie - gorgeous staffy girl
I’m a gorgeous two-year-old staffy girl. I adore children but would love to find a home without other dogs where I can make my new owner very happy. Pound Puppy Animal Rescue 0844 4535163
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Flynn - adorable collie boy
I’m an adorable collie boy looking for a loving new home. I’m really well behaved and friendly. I love nothing more than going out for a nice walk. Leads on Dog Rescue 0844 4993240
