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Brownsea Island has its own heath fire team
Brownsea Island now has its very own fire team, to act as a “first line of defence” against devastating heathland blazes. The mixed group, made up of 14 people who either live or work on the tiny island in Poole Harbour, have been trained and
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Lucky youths on song for London 2012 Olympic choir
A CHOIR of Olympic proportions is being assembled from young people all across the country in the run up to the 2012 Games. Three local youths are among the lucky 120 to participate in what will be the official youth choir for the Olympic Games
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Petition calls for halt to office plan
A FIGHT to stop offices being built on the site of a community centre in Somerford will be taken to Christchurch Borough Council on Tuesday. Residents who live in Somerford are protesting at the decision by a government inspector who allowed an appeal
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Soldier's mum hears of 'the bravest of the brave'
HOPES are high and progress is being made in Afghanistan though the Taliban’s spring offensive has now claimed the lives of seven British soldiers since the start of May. The mother (who does not wish to be named) of a Dorset soldier serving
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Stomach-churning viewing on Embarrassing Fat Bodies
SITTING down in anticipation of a nice, entertaining evening watching TV with a huge takeaway on my lap and what do they serve up? Embarrassing Fat Bodies on Channel 4, that’s what. There were huge mounds of flesh being probed and prodded by the medical
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Bournemouth tries to cut transport costs to boost investment
BOURNEMOUTH is trying to cut down the transport costs developers must pay to boost inward investment. The council thinks it will be crucial in attracting interest in sites like the proposed ice stadium in Kings Park. It is in negotiations
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Teenager left with life-threatening injuries after collision on B3078
A TEENAGER has been left with life-threatening injuries after a collision near Fordingbridge on Thursday evening. The crash took place at 11.22pm after a Vauxhall Corsa carrying three people travelled from Sandy Balls holiday park on the B3078 towards
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What's new at the cinema this week (June 10)
THERE’S more high kicking comedy from Po and company in Kung Fu Panda 2. Po (Jack Black) is living his dream as a The Dragon Warrior, thanks to honing his skills under the watchful eye of mentor Shifu (Dustin Hoffman), but his new life is threatened
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Race to build new link road in time for Twin Sails Bridge opening
With nearly £1 million of funding secured, the race is on to build the new Poole town centre roads in time for the opening of the Twin Sails Bridge. If work does not start by July on the Marston Road/Bay Hog Gyratory scheme, it will not be
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Chinese ornaments sell for £12.5 million
A SMALL collection of Chinese ornaments have sold for £12.5 million – more than double the value of the Dorset stately home they were found in. A bidding war broke out among Chinese collectors for the 16 pieces of jade, which have been in display
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Fabulous and ethical food to savour at The Green Room
GORDON Bennett! What a fabulous meal! Having heard of the recent revamp of the former Gresham Court Hotel we headed there for the Sunday lunch menu of three courses for £20. The hotel is a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian building. Inside
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Oriental Lamb, Shallot and Citrus Kebabs with Soy and Honey Dipping Sauce
Oriental Lamb, Shallot and Citrus Kebabs with Soy and Honey Dipping Sauce You will need 8 large wooden kebab sticks soaked in hot water to prevent them from burning in the cooking process. Serves 4. Lamb kebabs: 450g leg of lamb cut into 3cm dice
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Bottoms up Carol, you're so bootyful
BOTTOMS are top of the list it seems. Ever since the royal wedding, women have been peering over their shoulders in the mirror and wondering how to perk up their posteriors. But what makes a rare rear? Pippa Middleton’s derriere attracted
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Sovereign Centre is still on the market
Boscombe’S Sovereign Centre is up for sale, but contrary to rumours, has not been bought out by a Dutch company, according to a spokesman. However, the centre’s managing agents are going through a major change, and that appears to have provoked
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90 children sick in norovirus outbreak
AROUND 85-90 children of a Poole school are showing symptoms of the highly contagious Norovirus as it spreads through the middle school. By yesterday nine staff of Canford Heath Middle School had also picked up the unpleasant bug. And many
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Let’s do something about the litter
IHEARTILY agree with everything Julie Pike says about litter louts in her recent letter. But I do try to do something about it every time I go for a walk. I take a litter picker and a bag with me, which I fill with cans, glass bottles and plastic which
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Despite figures they can still drive
READERS may be interested in the following information obtained under the Freedom of Information Act. The following shows the number of drivers in Great Britain who currently have more than 12 penalty points on their driving licence and have not been
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Visit mental health website for help
JUNE 13 to 19 is Carers Week 2011. Organised by a partnership of national charities, the week aims to put the spotlight on the six million people in the UK who support a relative or friend. An estimated 90,000 of them support someone with a diagnosis
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They are all just gutless cowards
MINDLESS vandalism – the letter published on Monday headlined “A sad end to a very sad day” just about sums up the younger generation’s mentality. “Oh, there’s a nice car, no one’s around, let’s have some fun and rip off a windscreen wiper.” They are
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Garden didn’t need money
POOLE Council spent £360,000 they shouldn’t have on a garden – the green at Ashley Cross – that didn’t need it. This money, (developers’ contributions), was meant for roads around large out-of-town shopping centres but councils found they could demand
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A sting in the tale?
IT’S a curious fact that Pippa Middleton and I have something in common. A few weeks ago, the delicate Minogueish derriere of the Duchess of Cambridge’s sister, thanks, in part to the white dress she wore on the day of the royal nuptials, almost put
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New army think they are above law
MANY motorists must have had to tolerate the new army of ‘above the law brigade’ – young teenagers and school kids who blatantly think its their right to just walk across the pedestrian crossings when the sign tells them ‘don’t walk’. They just amble
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Why must I go to Exeter?
I HAVE cancer of the oesophagus, discovered in January 2009 and have been receiving excellent treatment at the Dorset Cancer Care Clinic in Poole Hospital since then. I have had chemotherapy and radiotherapy and in the last month a CT scan
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Crowds watched in horror as acres of Upton Heath went up in flames
CROWDS stood watching in horror on the heath’s hills as acres of land went up in flames before their eyes. Families, dog walkers and cyclists were repeatedly turned back by firefighters and teams of Dorset Wildlife Trust workers as they crept
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Good Mourning Mrs Brown: Bournemouth International Centre
Actor, writer and director Brendan O’Carroll has struck comedy gold with his character Agnes Brown. She’s a creation that is part panto dame and part Les Dawson. Bossy and foul-mouthed, this crazed Irish widow who possesses a rapier wit and a heart
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Upton Heath fire: Firefighters tackled 30ft flames as residents fled
FRIGHTENED residents were warned to flee their homes as the largest wildfire to rage in Dorset for decades wreaked havoc and threatened to destroy homes. At its height, more than 185 firefighters, the police helicopter and 30 fire engines tackled
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Cherries: Fletcher delighted to tie Mathieu to new deal
ASSISTANT boss Steve Fletcher finalised negotiations on Mathieu Baudry’s new deal and then backed the Frenchman to shine in the English game. The defender yesterday handed Cherries a boost by signing a new one-year contract, with the club holding an
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Cherries: Mitchell slams 'irritating' players' agents
EDDIE Mitchell expressed his irritation at the persistence of player agents after revealing interest in Cherries’ star names had hit new heights this summer. The Cherries chairman claimed he had been inundated by phone calls from representatives trying
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Speedway: Holder praying for stricken star Adams
CHRIS Holder has spoken warmly about stricken Leigh Adams and says he will be praying for the speedway legend he describes as “the complete package”. Adams, one of the shale sport’s greats who retired last year, suffered serious injuries after crashing
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Disabled man’s mum to fight on in cuts battle
THE mother of a severely disabled Bournemouth man, who was told his care is being cut 70 per cent, will fight the decision with legal specialists. Lorraine Zavadil will be using the same solicitors who won a test case at the high court against Birmingham
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Team spirit key for Bash captain Neal
BASHLEY captain Andy Neal believes the close-knit nature of his team is the key factor behind their impressive start to the season. The New Forest outfit lead the SPL Division One standings after claiming four wins from their opening five matches, a
