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All right in the night?
IT'S 3am. Your toddler is coughing. He's had colds before but this one seems different - he can't seem to breathe. So you call your doctor. And something called an out-of-hours service tells you that not only can your own GP not come out, you may have
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Birds sing out warnings of a change to our climate
CLIMATE change is having a serious effect on birds, ranging from garden species to winter waders in Poole Harbour. Garden birds are laying their eggs a week earlier than 40 years ago and some winter wader numbers are decreasing dramatically, according
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Memories sought as 21 beeches face axe
AS 21 historic trees that make up part of Dorset's Beech Avenue succumb to nature and old age, the National Trust is asking people to come forward with memories of the landmark. Work begins on Monday on the B3082 near Wimborne Minister, with traffic
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Aid for rangers hit by antisocial behaviour
ABUSIVE adults who risk ruining a Bournemouth beauty spot will be targeted by park rangers and police officers this summer. Rangers at Hengistbury Head will be carrying out patrols with police and community support officers after repeated incidents of
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Olympic target could thwart small businesses
A TARGET to award small businesses 30 per cent of all public contracts for the 2012 Olympic Games could be jeopardised by controversial government proposals. The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is concerned about plans forcing business-owners to report
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Farmer found guilty of criminal damage
A FEUD between two farming brothers led to one damaging equipment belonging to the other, a court heard. Jonathon Griffin, 42, of Church Farm, Batcombe, was handed a 12-month suspended prison sentence after causing £6,793 of damage to seven tractors
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Keeping it reel for the tape
"A GOOD compilation tape, like breaking up, is hard to do and takes ages longer than it might seem," said Rob in Nick Hornby's novel High Fidelity. The compact cassette defined an era and became an institution back in the 1980s. Hours were spent making
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Nothing changes for the young
What happened to all the murderous gangs of teddy boys from the 1950s? Dressed to kill in sharp Edwardian style suits and brothel creeper shoes. You just don't see that greased-up hair in a quiff these days. The reason is time gets us all in the end,
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Welcome to the secret garden
A MULTI-MILLION pound makeover of an historic New Forest hotel has revealed the lost gardens of Hinton. There is a long way to go before the East Close Hotel is back to its former glory, but the lessees - led by award-winning restaurateur Andy Price
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Use your PO – or lose it
THE people of Purbeck have been isssued a challenge - use your post office or lose it. Although Carey Post Office escaped being on the recent closure list, it could still be shut down if not enough demand is shown. Now 40 residents, a town crier and
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A-levels: What to do next
WHATEVER your expectations and plans for you're A-level results, you need to be prepared. Follow this step-by-step guide to help you through. Don't panic! Be around! Don't go on holiday at the time the results come out. Admission tutors want to talk
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A-levels: Teachers hit out at criticisms
TEACHERS have hit out at criticisms that A-levels are easier than ever, after the proportion of entries awarded the top A grade rose again this year. At Oakmead College, 61 percent of students passed with three grades A to C, and every student who sat
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A-levels: Christchurch and New Forest celebrate students' hard work
IT may be the 29th consecutive year that A-Level examination results have hit record levels but in New Forest and Christchurch claims of dumbing down have been firmly refuted. Brockenhurst College, principal Di Roberts gave a firm "No" to the question
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Poor show wasn’t our fault – it’s the weather
ORGANISERS of Christchurch Carnival have hit back at people who have criticised them for a poor performance at Saturday's soggy event. Despite the lashing wind and rain, stalwart supporters and loyal fans turned out to line the puddle-strewn pavements
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Feud led to criminal damage
A FEUD between two brothers led to one damaging equipment belonging to the other, a court heard on Thursday. Jonathon Griffin, 42, of Church Farm, Batcombe, was handed a 12-month suspended prison sentence after being convicted of two counts of criminal
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Great hope Ainslie on course
BEN Ainslie held his nerve in the Qingdao gloom yesterday to consolidate his position at the top of the Olympic Finn class standings. The Lymington-based star finished the day six points clear of second-placed American Zach Railey on 19 points after
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Yngling girls taking it easy
GREAT Britain's Yngling trio echoed team-mate Ben Ainslie's steady approach to open up a five-point lead over main rivals the Netherlands. Sarah Ayton, Sarah Webb and Lymington's Pippa Wilson have been Team GB's most consistent sailors throughout the
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Bjorn free
YOU have almost certainly never heard of Martin Spooner, yet he's a singer and performer who plays to more than a quarter-of-a-million screaming fans every year. Now - thanks to the timely arrival of a hit movie and a wave of musical nostalgia - it
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A fruitful relationship?
HOW would you feel if you got a call from your daughter, Peaches, to say she was getting married in 15 minutes or so? Yes, I know you haven't got a daughter called Peaches but it would be the same if your daughter were called Gertrude, Grace, Beatrice
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Naturally beautiful?
SUPPOSE you've spent a night out in the wilderness and need to get yourself clean before a big job interview. There's not a Travel Inn or a Boots pharmacy in sight. What do you do? Simple. Reach for Mother Nature's wash bag and help yourself to her selection
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Paedophile ex-ref jailed indefinitely
A SERIAL paedophile who repeatedly groped a young boy has been locked up indefinitely after being branded a danger to the public. Former football referee Michael Jalland, 54, has now been convicted three times of offences against boys he met in pool
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Hotel to benefit the unemployed
BOURNEMOUTH'S long-term unemployed will benefit when Travelodge opens a multi-million pound hotel in the town next year. A site has already been identified and completion is expected in 12 months time, creating at least 30 jobs. Of these at least a quarter
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JONES HAPPY TO HELP
CARDIFF City boss Dave Jones heaped generous praise on Cherries, then revealed he would be willing to help bolster the club's threadbare squad with some loan players. Jones, the former Southampton manager, watched as his team recorded a 2-1 Carling Cup
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PAY-AS-YOU-GO TO THE DOCTOR?
A PRIVATE GP service is launching in Poole next month to offer people guaranteed fast access to a doctor outside of normal NHS surgery hours. Poole NightDoctor is the first such service in the UK to be run on a subscription basis, with individuals paying
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Warren's derby delight
DELIGHTED Wimborne boss Christer Warren heaped praise on his side after they passed their big test with flying colours' at the County Ground last night. Striker James Stokoe prodded home the only goal of the game after 55 minutes when he responded first
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Holder heroics earn draw
SEVERE weather warnings were all over the television yesterday, but the biggest storm in Poole last night was created by Aussie sensation Chris Holder. The hot prospect produced a whirlwind performance just when it was required to save Pirates from defeat
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Ball is hit into the ruff
NORMALLY getting a hole in one is a cause for celebration. But when Victorian bulldog cross Louis swallowed a golf ball it was anything but. Owner Marie Dibben was walking Louis on the field at the bottom of Grafton Close, Charminster, while partner
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Stocking veg will be fruitful
CONVENIENCE stores in Dorset will soon be able to apply for government grants to stock more fruit and veg in a bid to tackle obesity which costs the economy £16 billion a year. Under the initiative, which will be branded Change4Life, corner shops will
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Works-hit traders ask for rate cut
A CUT in business rates is at the top of the agenda for traders in Wimborne struggling to cope with a loss of trade from the closure of Canford Bridge. Shopkeepers in the town have received a newsletter from East Dorset District Council advising them
