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Training centre proposed for Sturminster Newton
A TRAINING centre for food producers could be the final piece in the jigsaw of the regeneration of Sturminster Newton. That’s the hope of a community group which wants to build on the town’s historic past as the centre of Dorset’s dairy industry.
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Industrial action called off by County Hall workers' trade union
THE largest trade union representing workers at County Hall has called off industrial action. The announcement comes after controversial plans for workers to take 12 days unpaid leave were dropped from proposed changes to terms and conditions that could
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Inquest into pensioner's death hears how driver "did not see him"
THE driver of a people carrier that hit and fatally injured an elderly pedestrian told an inquest she did not see him at all before the impact. Denise Cole, of West Moors, was behind the wheel of her Chrysler Voyager in Glenmoor Road, West Parley, when
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Woodpecker chicks rescued
THESE cute customers have found a new home after being rescued. Nigel Nelson, who runs Bournemouth Bird Rescue from his home in Kinson, has taken in the five greater spotted woodpeckers. He said: “You don’t see them very often. This
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'Independent' councillor who defected to Tories set to face critics
THE councillor who provoked outrage by joining the Conservatives days after being elected as an independent is to face his critics at a residents’ meeting. But Cllr Derek Borthwick has said he will hand out a letter about his actions rather
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School put on special measures after report
QUEEN’S Park Junior School in Bournemouth has been placed on special measures after a damning report from government inspectors. Low attainment, disruptive behaviour and inadequate teaching led Ofsted inspectors to conclude the school is “failing
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Weather may not dampen busy bank holiday
TOURIST chiefs are hoping that Bank Holiday weekend forecasts for cloudy weather, coupled with rain showers, will not scupper families’ plans to set off for the seaside. While today is expected to be dry and bright on the South Coast, cloudy
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OMG! Baftas hit the right note for UK viewers
AH, the TV Baftas (Sunday BBC 1, 8pm), bless them. With all the will in the world, they’re not exactly the Oscars, are they? Yes, there are limos. Yes, there is even a red carpet, but that’s where the similarity ends. At the annual Academy Awards, in
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Travellers move into car park
TRAVELLERS have moved into a car park at Ringwood just days after being moved on from the local recreation ground. Town clerk of Ringwood Town Council, Terry Simpson said he was aware a group of travellers had moved onto the long-stay lorry park next
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Child taken to hospital after collision with a car
A FIVE-year-old boy was taken to hospital by air ambulance after a collision with a car in Ringwood on Thursday. A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said the youngster ran out into the road and was "struck" by the Ford Fiesta, driven by a local woman
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Lunch beside the sea at Sandbanks Beach Café
MY favourite places to eat are always ones where you have to shake sand off flip-flopped or booted feet at the door. Whatever the weather, and however humble the food, it’s always better enjoyed with a view of the sea. At Sandbanks Beach Café there’
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Never mind an historic visit and parliamentary address, check out this kitchen
NEVER MIND Michelle’s dresses and what Barack said to Parliament. For me and thousands of other women, it was the glimpse we’ve been afforded of Samantha Cameron’s new kitchen that was one of the most fascinating things about this State visit.
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Final curtain for the Pier Theatre
BOURNEMOUTH’S historic Pier Theatre will close at the end of this summer if plans for a new all-weather attraction are agreed by councillors. Dwindling audiences and high running costs mean the ageing theatre has lost nearly £400,000 in the
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What's new at the cinema this week (May 27)
IF you’re looking for something fresh at the cinema this week you may be disappointed as two sequels and a reboot dominate the new releases. The Hangover was the highest grossing film of 2009 following the adventures of a group of friends on
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The end of the Pier shows?
THERE is something sadly ironic about the title of the first show ever staged at Bournemouth’s Pier Theatre in view of its likely closure. Ted Rogers starred in it and it was described as a “sophisticated urban revue evolving if not good old-fashioned
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Cyclist dies following Wareham accident
A CYCLIST has died following an accident on the A351 near Wareham. The smash, involving the rider and a blue Renault Clio car happened at 8.10pm, on Thursday. Paramedics and police attended the scene, but sadly the man - believed to
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Boy, 11, threatened with knife in school
AN 11-year-old boy threatened another pupil with a knife at a Dorset school, police have confirmed. Officers were called to Lockyers Middle School after another boy, also aged 11, was threatened with what his mother described as a four-bladed Swiss
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Just no respite for us carers
I AM a carer looking after my husband 24 hours, seven days a week. He is paralysed from the waist down, due to a tumour within the spine. I worked until I was 61. I am now 68. I am up every morning at 7 am. It takes me at least two hours to get my
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What budget were you listening to?
I READ the letter from Bill Brandwood of the Liberal Party. I found his letter to be interesting due to the fact that the last government put in place a small business rate relief of up to 50 per cent reduction in rates for businesses with a rateable
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Excited about trips to coastal island
FURTHER to John Walker’s letter concerning boats to Brownsea Island, Blue Line Cruises has been working with the National Trust to establish a service from Bournemouth to Brownsea. I understand that negotiations are now complete and sailings to the
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Knitters exhibit was a great event
I WOULD like to congratulate the person and all the knitters that put on the exhibition at the Triangle library - it was an excellent display. My friend and I were so glad we went along to see it and I will be going again when it arrives at Kinson in
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An argument for European synergy
RE the ‘Luddites’ comment regarding the European Union. Those against European Union are living in the 17th century not the 20th century. They are just tiny little Englanders living for their thoughts in a very distant past. Wake Up. Do they not realise
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Train fares could be a lot less fair
REGARDING the recent media attention to the high cost of rail fares it seems to have been forgotten that the railway was invented to carry freight and that passenger traffic was a later addition that has always been subsidised by the profitable transportation
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Los Angeles of England?
BRIAN Jenner writes (Letters, May 24) that the idea of Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch having distinct and separate identities is tenuous. Of course, having lived here for only seven years, Mr Jenner can be forgiven for his ignorance. Poole, with
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Heather Barnett murder trial: jury visits Bournemouth
THE jury in the Heather Barnett murder trial yesterday visited the flat where the 48-year-old curtainmaker was killed. Court Two effectively moved its proceedings from Winchester to Bournemouth for four hours so that the jurors – seven men
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Forest fury over hit-and-run pony death accidents
POLICE have launched an investigation after three New Forest ponies were killed in hit-and-run accidents. A foal died in a collision near Beaulieu and the other two ponies were so badly injured they were put down as soon as they were found. The incidents
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Farm machinery set alight in suspected arson near Hurn Forest
FARM machinery was set on fire in a suspected arson attack at a field near Hurn Forest on Thursday evening. Fire fighters from Christchurch and Redhill were called to the blaze around 6.20pm, which involved farm machinery, farm netting and
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Rick Wakeman, Regent Centre
Rick Wakeman Regent Centre, Christchurch THERE was no sign at the box office of my review ticket for an evening with Mr Richard Wakeman. “Was Rick supposed to leave it for you?” enquired the lady. “Ah, Rick and I haven’t seen each for a long time
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Cricket: Boom Boom Afridi set for Dean Park
AN array of household names are set to serve up a feast of cricket at Dean Park when Hampshire lock horns with Dorset. The Royals have included a number of international stars in a talented 15-man squad for the Twenty20 clash in Bournemouth on Monday
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Cherries: Molesley insists his best years are ahead of him
MARK Molesley vowed that his best years were still ahead of him after targeting a return to the Cherries midfield. The injury-plagued Cherries star is determined to win back his place as he bids to make up for lost time. Sidelined for 17 months by a
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Cherries: Thomas set for season-long Dorchester move
CHERRIES’ teenage goalkeeper Dan Thomas will spend next season with non-league neighbours Dorchester Town. Thomas, who has just agreed terms on a new one-year deal with Cherries, will return to the Conference South outfit on a season-long loan. The
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Dunn delighted for Lions stars
PROUD Bournemouth coach David Dunn believes a Twickenham appearance is a fitting season finale for his club’s county sextet. Six Lions stars – Frazer Wilford, Alan Manning, Jack Hennings, Sam Hardcastle, Scott Chislett and Simon Lilley – have been named
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Cowley vowing prove selectors wrong
DARREN Cowley is determined to pick up the gauntlet after being axed by Dorset for their Minor Counties Trophy tie at Bedfordshire on Sunday. Cowley, 34, and Glyn Treagus, 32, were both dropped after county selectors opted to take a more youthful squad
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Harvell backs Cuss to bring back the glory days
JASON Harvell insisted Steve Cuss was the man to revive Wimborne Town’s Southern League fortunes after joining the Cuthbury revolution. The highly-rated goalkeeper last week became one of six new recruits brought in by Magpies manager Cuss. Harvell,
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Have your say on future of the Forest
VIEWS from New Forest residents on the future of England’s forests and woods are being sought by the New Forest National Park Authority. The organisation is responding to a call from the Independent Panel on Forestry, which has been set
