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Two barbershops raided by immigration enforcement
TWO barbershops were raided by immigration officials – resulting in one arrest being made. Around five to six uniformed immigration officers were in Wareham on Thursday afternoon, July 25 to crack down on “criminal gangs”. They went into
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Sun shines as thousands come out for south coast's premier carnival parade
THOUSANDS turned out in the shining sun as colours filled the streets of Swanage at its annual carnival. Swanage Carnival is one of the premier carnivals across the south coast – and this year’s was no different. The Flintstones paraded alongside
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'What a place to come back to': Booming basslines and bikes in Bournemouth
THE booming bassline of drum and bass echoed around Bournemouth as Dom Whiting brought his Drum and Bass on the Bike back to the town. The DJ returned to Bournemouth for the fifth time, a town he describes as one of his favourite places to come
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Out-of-this-world outfits and sunny seaside views - Camp Bestival day two
Day two of Camp Bestival did not disappoint an audience in its thousands on another sunny day. The Amy Winehouse band entertained the crowd in the afternoon with hits including ‘Back to Black’ and popular song, ‘Rehab’. The band consists of
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NHS issues advice ahead of heat health alert as temperatures could hit 30C
NHS Dorset has issued its advice ahead of a yellow heat health alert that will be in place this week, as temperatures could hit 30 degrees centigrade. The alert, from the UK Health Security Agency, has been issued for across the south west from
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Pirates extend lead atop Championship table with two more away wins
POOLE Pirates have moved four points clear at the top of the SGB Championship table, after a pair of impressive away wins. Pirates headed to reigning champions Glasgow Tigers on Friday night, snatching a 46-44 victory in the final heat, with Richard
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Stolen tractor recovered in Dorset
A STOLEN tractor was recovered in Dorset. The farm vehicle was found and recovered by members of the Dorset Police rural crime team, after it was stolen in a burglary at a farm in Hampshire. Officers from the rural crime team followed up on
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Snellgrove set for Olympic debut, 18 years on from predicting she'd make it
HANNAH Snellgrove wrote in her diary 18 years ago that she would go to the Olympics one day. She now heads to her first Games to represent Team GB in the women's dinghy class sailing the ILCA 6, but much like the waves in Marseille, Snellgrove’
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Pair of stolen goat kids returned home
A PAIR of goat kids were recovered after being stolen in a late-night theft. The goat kids, Rod and Millie, were stolen overnight on Friday night, July 26, in east Dorset. The Dorset Police rural crime team were made aware of the theft on Saturday
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Choir singers encouraged to join group ahead of concert
CHOIR singers are being encouraged to a join local group ahead of its concert. The Fordingbridge Choral Society are welcoming new members of all voices and experience in preparation for its concert at the end of the year. Rehearsals recommence
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'Use your purchasing power to make it better for someone else'
A GIFT shop selling fairly traded products ‘supporting people and the environment’ in Wimborne is our trader of the week. Fairground, located in Wimborne’s Cornmarket, is a fair trade, not-for-profit shop run completely by volunteers. The shop
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Full steam ahead for model railway exhibition
A MODEL railway show is set to steam into a village once again. The Isle of Purbeck Model Railway Exhibition will take place on August 10 and 11 at the Harman’s Cross Village Hall. Around 15 model railway exhibits and trade stands will fill
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New greenspace to open
A NEW greenspace is set to open. Homebuilder Pennyfarthing Homes will open the High Wood Sustainable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) in Alderholt. This is intended to take pressure off protected Dorset heathland habitats and create new
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Player-turned-referee Steve crowned Dorset match official of the year
STEVE Gilbert, a former semi-professional football player, has recently been awarded the prestigious title of match official of the year by the Dorset County Football Association. This accolade marks a significant milestone in his burgeoning career
