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That’s the way they did it
ALONG with his partner Judy, he's been part of a tradition that is iconically English. Together with sparring partner Judy, this colourful character has been performing before responsive audiences for years. He and Judy have delighted young and old
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Summertime blues
AUGUST holiday bookings have been even worse than last year due to the bad weather, Bournemouth hoteliers have told the Daily Echo. Bookings for the bank holiday and air show weekend are looking better - but cautious holidaymakers have sought to avoid
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Lee falters after bright start
DORSET'S Lee James failed to build on a promising start to his opening round in the KLM Dutch Open today. The Parkstone-based professional opened up with consecutive birdies before dropping back into the pack with five dropped shots in his next 10 holes
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Thompson takes West Region title
PART-TIME Dudsbury touring professional Lee Thompson won the Waverley TBS West Region Championship at Woodbury Park in a play-off against fellow Dorset star Paul Jones (Canford Magna). Thompson, who spends more time driving a Bournemouth taxi than he
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That's the way to do it
WIFE-bashing, child cruelty, police assault and sausage theft... you won't find that on PS3. But down at Bournemouth's Russell-Cotes Museum on Fridays they are packing them in with Punch and Judy who, contrary to a recent survey which claimed the traditional
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Soldiers on an incredible journey
SERVICEMEN from Blandford Camp are among 30 soldiers carrying a stretcher, symbolising injured comrades, 300 miles from Plymouth to the Tower of London. The gruelling march, completed in six-hour stints by teams of 10, is to raise cash for the Help for
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Lymington driver heads for world steam speed record
THIS could be the fastest steam car in the world - with a Lymington driver behind the wheel. Charles Burnett III of Newtown Park, Portmore, Lymington - a relative of motoring enthusiast Lord Montagu of Beaulieu - will drive Inspire, built by the British
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It wouldn't be September without...
The Dorset County Show - September 6&7 This year, all the familiar traditional show favourites, including livestock, home crafts, horticulture and vintage transport, are joined by brand new events and attractions that will appeal to all ages. Add
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Chefs dinner at the Captain’s Club, Christchurch
Tim Lloyd, Vicki Hallam and David Badley
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Chefs dinner at the Captain’s Club, Christchurch
Julie Badley and Caroline Leighfield
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Chefs dinner at the Captain’s Club, Christchurch
Helen Heath and Tony Seagrave
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Chefs dinner at the Captain’s Club, Christchurch
Pauline and Tim Shiner
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Glenmoor School
Ellena Miller, Jade Sammon, Kelly Wells, Amie Tanswell and Katie Young with their results
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Glenmoor School
Two students hug with joy after receiving their results
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Glenmoor School
Franki Simpson, 16, with mum Debbie and nan Pamela Krierk wait for the postman
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Purbeck School
Top marks for Sarah Lane at Purbeck School. Picture: Pat Timmons.
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Purbeck School
Joseph Lillington achieved high marks. Picture: Pat Timmons.
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Purbeck School
Hands in the air who did well in their GCSEs! Picture: Pat Timmons
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Glenmoor School
Lisa Extance enjoys her success
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Glenmoor School
Michelle Watton, aged 16, waits to get her results with mum, Janice
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Glenmoor School
Exam results turn up two and a half hours late
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Ringwood School
Two friends look at their results with excited faces. Picture: Richard Crease.
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Ringwood School
Happy students pose with their results. Picture: Richard Crease.
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Ringwood School
Two friends celebrate their results with a hug. Picture: Richard Crease.
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Ringwood School
Some of the grade A students celebrate their results. From left: Kim Abell, Matthew Torr, Josh Cox and Nicola Mitchell. Picture: Richard Crease.
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Ringwood School
Some of the A grade students celebrate their results. From left: Kim Abell, Matthew Torr, Josh Cox and Nicola Mitchell. Picture: Richard Crease.
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Ringwood School
Emily Dickens phones a friend with the good news of her exam success. Picture: Richard Crease.
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ROVERS LEAD KUFFOUR CHASE
CHERRIES owner Paul Baker today confirmed that the club have received a bid for striker Jo Kuffour. While Baker did not reveal the bidder, Bristol Rovers boss Paul Trollope has said his club have tabled an offer for the forward, who handed in a transfer
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Ringwood School
A student looks in shock at her results. Picture: Richard Crease.
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Ringwood School
Emily Dickens gets a hug from her mum. Picture: Richard Crease.
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Sweet Pea Tea Party in aid of Children’s Wish charity
Alice Carden and Katie Priest
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Sweet Pea Tea Party in aid of Children’s Wish charity
Mike and Eloise Flinter
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Sweet Pea Tea Party in aid of Children’s Wish charity
Clare Seeley and Sue Brown
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Sweet Pea Tea Party in aid of Children’s Wish charity
Shona Mellowes, Sue Luminati, Jane Sandon-Allum, Jo Hart and Kate Miller
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Drums, please!
TWO drum teachers have beaten their local council in a row over whether they could carry on at their studio. The owners of Percussion Works in Christchurch, Simon Mellish and his fellow tutor Kristian Dluzewskli, teach nearly 400 students at the studio
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Protesters say no to new town
PROTESTERS took to the streets of Upton as opposition over government plans to build 2,750 new homes in the area mounts. Dozens of residents gathered at the Upton crossroads to voice their disapproval at the vast "western extension" recommended in a
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Bournemouth Wine Society barbecue at the Miramar Hotel
Giorgio Logli, Joan and Sev Cardy and Pat Mullin
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Bournemouth Wine Society barbecue at the Miramar Hotel
Carolyn Graves, Tony and Shirley Church and Peter Hallett
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Bournemouth Wine Society barbecue at the Miramar Hotel
Price and Isabel Sinclair, Yvonne and Colin Davis
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Bournemouth Wine Society barbecue at the Miramar Hotel
Andrew and Hilary Baker, Dave and Sandra Atley
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Private viewing of work by Enzina Fuschini at Harbour Glow, Sandbanks
Carol Schiel and Enzina Fuschini
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Private viewing of work by Enzina Fuschini at Harbour Glow, Sandbanks
Gill Emeny and Sharon Moore
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Private viewing of work by Enzina Fuschini at Harbour Glow, Sandbanks
John and Eve Went
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Private viewing of work by Enzina Fuschini at Harbour Glow, Sandbanks
Peter and Joan Denison
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Midsummer Garden Pary at Summer Lodge Hotel, Evershot
Helen O'Sullivan and Lesley Ruffey
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Midsummer Garden Pary at Summer Lodge Hotel, Evershot
Paul Kinvig and Mike and Clare Jenkins
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Midsummer Garden Pary at Summer Lodge Hotel, Evershot
Mark and Dee Broadley, Barry and Linda Retter
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Midsummer Garden Pary at Summer Lodge Hotel, Evershot
The Earl and Countess of Winchilsea and Rob Fox
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Crickle Wood Home and Gift opening
Ylarna Sargent and Kim Hazeldine
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Crickle Wood Home and Gift opening
Carly Breeton and Paul Gow
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Crickle Wood Home and Gift opening
Trevor and Sandra Coles
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Opera at The Print Room, Bournemouth
Steve McLaughlin and Suzanne Shakalli
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Opera at The Print Room, Bournemouth
Amanda Collins and William McNeill
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Crickle Wood Home and Gift opening
Robbie Nicholson, Gary Bradley and Alison Pettitt
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Opera at The Print Room, Bournemouth
Lucia, Dappie and Liesel Prinsloo
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Opera at The Print Room, Bournemouth
Kasrani and Johnny Ciardini
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Launch of Snowberry Lane Clinic
Louise Downer, Zoe Wilson, Lee Harrison and Sally Stone
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Handelsbanken midsummer celebration
Tony Johnson, Dave Shering and Terry Drew
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Handelsbanken midsummer celebration
Anthony Lumby, Peter and Kim Hale
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Handelsbanken midsummer celebration
Charlie Sutcliffe, Diana and Earl Garside and Kate Chissell
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Launch of Snowberry Lane Clinic
Nancy Philips, Helena Demetris and Andrea Hipwell
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Handelsbanken midsummer celebration
Simon West, Oonagh McKinney and Mark Johns
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Charity opera night in aid of the Alfie Tyson-Brown fund
Clair Tebbut, Donna Davies and Kristin Hughes
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Charity opera night in aid of the Alfie Tyson-Brown fund
Mark Southgate, Mell Gudger, Melinda Hughes, Alex Compiani, Alfie Tyson-Brown and Mez Tyson-Brown
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Charity opera night in aid of the Alfie Tyson-Brown fund
Roger Emmerson and Chris Brown
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Charity opera night in aid of the Alfie Tyson-Brown fund
Andy Belsher, Iolla Cupper and Karrie Auld
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Launch of Snowberry Lane Clinic
Barbara Wilkins, Ann Gabriel and Patricia Rollinson
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Exhibition at Floren Gallery, Parkstone
Vlasta Styles, Justina Marsh and Sheila Nash
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Exhibition at Floren Gallery, Parkstone
Alan Peach, Louise Boston-Mammah and Mike Shears
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Exhibition at Floren Gallery, Parkstone
Paul and Linda Cumberland, Livvy and Petra Carrier
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Exhibition at Floren Gallery, Parkstone
Lucy and Roger Williams
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Clayesmore School’s charity ball
Steve and Paula Mowbray, Mark and Jennifer Hamblin
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Clayesmore School’s charity ball
Jon and Julie Lester, Lucy and Jeremy Thompson
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Clayesmore School’s charity ball
Simon and Jill Belford, Lisa and Ian Rolfe
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Clayesmore School’s charity ball
David and Gillian Rhodes, Tracey and David Holden
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Fears someone will meet their Waterloo
AN accident is waiting to happen on a Corfe Mullen road, according to a councillor. Derek Alcock fears that motorists swerving to avoid standing water from a blocked drainage ditch on Waterloo Road will come to grief. He said that water had been standing
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Sherborne sailor strikes gold
DORSET sailor Andrew Simpson, from Sherborne, and Iain Percy continued Britain's impressive sailing campaign when they struck gold in the Star class this morning. The pair came home in fifth place in their medal race but with Sweden finishing behind
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Queuing for a song
AS the sun rose over the BIC yesterday morning, tired and weary Oasis fans, who'd been waiting outside from as early as Tuesday lunchtime, were rewarded for their patience as tickets went on sale for the band's gigs in October. It was testament to the
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Property boss: firm can't afford to buy back window blunder flat
A MUSICIAN owed hundreds of thousands of pounds by a Poole developer has warned that she may take steps to wind up the company. Rachel Gibson, 38, successfully sued Gee Developments Ltd after it sold her a flat in Flaghead Road, Poole - but failed to
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Just the ticket for diehards
IT WAS 1972 and I was queuing outside the Palace Theatre in Manchester to buy tickets for my favourite band, Genesis. I'd bunked off school for the morning and spent four hours waiting in the light drizzle to secure two tickets, sharing jokes with the
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Gimme a break...
ONE in five of the South coast's small business owners say they don't have the time to take a single day's holiday during an entire working year. According to a new survey from Lloyds TSB Business Insurance, 20 per cent of those running a small business
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It’s not all planes...
WITH more planes and helicopters than you can shake a stick at, aviation enthusiasts will be in seventh heaven at the Bournemouth air festival. But what if your interest in planes extends only to the jumbo jet that takes you on holiday? Never fear,
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MARVIN SETS THE PACE
KEVIN Bond is hoping Marvin Bartley's powerhouse performances rub off on his team-mates as Cherries look to compete physically in League Two. Bartley's all-action style has not gone unnoticed since he broke into the first team and manager Bond wants
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Massive rise in repossessions
THE number of local people threatened with having their home repossessed has risen by nearly a quarter in one year. And the figures - dubbed "staggering" by a homelessness charity - could be set to worsen as the credit crunch bites. More than a million
