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B&D Women's Bowls: Leaders tighten grip on top spot
SOUTHBOURNE collected all six points from the top-two A Division clash at Richmond Park. Barbara Lunnun (24-19) gave support to Sue Dadson’s squad, Jan Dearling, Liz Messer and Isobel Walker (20-14) as the 2009 champions strolled to a 44-33 win. The
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Cyclists on road to success
CAMPAIGNING parents and pupils calling for a proper cycle route to a town centre school are celebrating their success after the scheme was approved by Christchurch Borough Council. Councillors on the community services committee approved the plans for
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New plans for Dormy Hotel site fail to impress
SCALED down plans for Ferndown’s old Dormy Hotel site have failed to impress residents and councillors. De-Vere Hotels and Leisure Limited’s new designs for the 8.5 acre New Road plot, which has been derelict since 2004, include a 74-bedroom
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See undersea wonders in ‘glass’ kayak in Kimmeridge Bay
Browse the bottom in a glass-hulled kayak – that’s the offer from Dorset Wildlife Trust which has set up special trips in Kimmeridge Bay. Led by qualified instructors from Secondwind Water-sports, the trips will use clear-bottomed kayaks and purpose-made
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Young people given a sporting chance on Boscombe beach
TEENAGERS and young adults in Dorset will be given a sporting chance thanks to a major initiative launched on Boscombe beach. The beach was one of a number of areas across the country selected to mark the national launch of Sportivate, a £32million National
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Chilli Pork Nachos
Chilli Pork Nachos Serves 4 adult portions Time to cook: Approximately 15 minutes 450g (1lb) Lean minced pork 200g (approx) Can red kidney beans, drained ½ Red pepper deseeded and sliced 500g (approx) Jar of chilli con carne sauce 150g (5oz) Tortilla
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Druids: getting back to nature
AWED by the great power of the sun, civilisations have for centuries celebrated the first day of summer, otherwise known as the Summer Solstice. Perhaps the most enduring image of the event is the Druids’ celebration of the day, notably at
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Bournemouth parking charges are a bargain
SHOPPERS think parking in Bournemouth costs 62 per cent more than it actually does, the Daily Echo has found. The average price of two hours parking at central car park locations is £1.78, according to research into creating a Business Improvement District
