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Women's bowls: Swanmore still sailing away at the summit
The Swans floated in on to the Magic Carpet and returned home from Braeside with four points to sustain their A Division title aspirations. Swanmore's match-winners were Linda Pocknell, Sandra Simmonds, Gill Head and Viv Mansell (25-12). They outscored
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Big partnership steers Bashley to Alton victory
BASHLEY duo Neil Thurgood and Nick Baker battered Alton with a 141-run partnership to inspire the hosts to an eight-wicket victory at the BCG. Although Alton made a promising start, they were pegged back by some impressive bowling and Bashley made
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Bournemouth just need a break says skipper Miller
LADY Luck may have again deserted Bournemouth – but Martin Miller insisted they must do more to lure her back. The Lions captain was left to rue fortune favouring the opposition at crucial times as Havant left Chapel Gate with a four-wicket victory
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Boxing: Weaver targets world title tilt after easing to second pro win
DORSET boxer Iain Weaver is targeting a world title tilt after winning his second professional fight in just two minutes and 33 seconds. Weaver, 23, floored French-Polynesian opponent Karihi Tehei three times in the opening round in California
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Boxing club facing fight for survival – can you help them find a new home?
THE FUTURE of Oakmead ABC boxing club in Kinson is under threat as its gym will soon be demolished to make way for a £6million housing estate. Talented young boxers, their parents and the director of the gym are now appealing for help to find a
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School set to say fond farewell to Nonny and Rachel
AN EAST Dorset school is waving a fond farewell to two staff members with a wealth of experience this summer. Key stage one teacher Nonny Harlow has been at Witchampton First School for 20 years, while receptionist Rachel Hopkins is retiring after
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The farm giving disabled people the chance to experience rural life
Medicine comes in many different forms. Whittling wood, tending the land, caring for animals and feeling the sun on your skin can do wonders for physical and mental wellbeing. Providing that therapy for many members of the community is High Mead
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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Classical Extravaganza, The Lighthouse
The first rule for a conductor, according to Richard Strauss, is that he must not sweat. Only the audience can do that. Then again, Strauss never performed at a sweltering Poole Lighthouse on the hottest evening of the year. If Maxime Tortelier
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Think you need to travel far to find wildlife hotspots? just look at roadside verges and lawns...
The RSPB’s Luke Phillips keeps his head down as he takes a stroll to look at wildlife on the verges I’m writing this after just arriving back from my evening walk which, in theory, is my way of trying to keep healthy. However, my fairly brisk
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Could you be a support worker for disability charity?
A DORSET disability charity is hosting a recruitment day after deciding to expand its Supported Living service. Diverse Abilities Plus has made the move in response to increasing demand for support workers to help adults with disabilities to either
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Planning board was “misled” by “inaccurate” report on BCCA, says campaign leader
THE district auditor has been asked to intervene in the row over the imminent demolition of a Bournemouth art centre. Campaigners fighting to save the Boscombe Centre for Community Arts (BCCA) have asked district auditor Simon Garlick to investigate
