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Redknapp: ‘I don’t fiddle taxes’

Harry Redknapp told police he has paid “fortunes in income tax” and did not...

Murder Enquiry, Bury St Edmunds – appeal to help...

Police are appealing for help in tracing a 28-year-old man who is wanted for...

Plea of Help from Cancer Research UK to keep...

Over the past few years Ferndown Relay For Life have raised over £175,000 for...

Poole RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew shout Support Our Station...

Poole RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew are appealing to people to join in with the...

Bournemouth schools save three tonnes of textiles from landfill

More than three tonnes of unwanted textiles have been collected so far by participating schools in the Green Goals Rags to Riches recycling competition. All items of clothing...
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Voice of youth heard in Dorset

This year’s UK Youth Parliament elections take place across Dorset next month, giving local 11-18 year olds a voice in national decision making. The UKYP has been running for...
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Burglary suspect found after plea

Barrie Williamson will be questioned about a string of burglaries across England A man wanted by Sussex Police in connection with a string of burglaries has been arrested...
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One of Portland’s libraries will close this spring

Portland Underhill Library is to close at the end of April. Consultation with community representatives has failed to find any interest among local groups to take over responsibility for...
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Coast oil drilling plan for 2014

The oil sites are believed to be migrations from Wytch Farm oil field An oil company from Devon believes 100m barrels of oil may lie off the coast...
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Dynamic artist chosen to create Jon Egging Memorial

Artist and designer Tim Ward has been chosen by Flt Lt Egging’s family to create a lasting memorial in his name. Jon’s wife Emma and mother Dawn were...
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Bournemouth ranked first in the UK for recycling & waste

Bournemouth has been ranked number one in the whole of the UK for its success in managing its recycling and waste collections. The Council was already fourth best...
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First part of coastal path opens

A section of coastal path from Portland to Lulworth should be open in time for the 2012 Olympics A section of a proposed England Coastal Path has officially...
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Redknapp: ‘I don’t fiddle taxes’

Harry Redknapp told police he has paid “fortunes in income tax” and did not “fiddle anybody”, a court has heard. The Spurs boss is accused of receiving untaxed...
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Shock as blue balls fall from sky

The blue spheres are jelly-like but have no smell and are not sticky A man in Dorset has been left mystified after tiny blue spheres fell from the sky...
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Trolley ‘forced postman to quit’

In 2006 William Blight won an award from the Royal Mail for cycling 5,000 miles for charity in six months A Dorset postman claims he was forced out...
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NEXT OF KIN APPEAL – DARREN RICHIE WADE

The coroner for Bournemouth, Poole and East Dorset is seeking the assistance of the public to find the next of kin of a man who recently died in Bournemouth. ...
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ASSAULT NEAR STURMINSTER NEWTON – WITNESS APPEAL

Police in North Dorset are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after an assault and an attempted burglary in Marnhull near Sturminster Newton. ...
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New sign language films help deaf people

New sign language films have been launched to help deaf people find out about council services. A total of 21 films giving information about vital services like recycling, planning and schools have been published on the joint council website, Dorsetforyou.com The project, which was led by West Dorset District Council, began after the...

Any old brass?

A piece of Dorset’s history is up for grabs in Dorchester next month when Dorset County Council put some collectable brass measures under the hammer. The measures, used to regulate sales of fuel and crops, date from 1858 to 1899 and are made of copper and brass. Marked with date stamps and labelled ‘County...

Plea of Help from Cancer Research UK to keep Ferndown Relay For Life Alive!

Over the past few years Ferndown Relay For Life have raised over £175,000 for Cancer Research UK. Due to a variety of reasons various members of the organising committee are unable to continue to organise the 2012 event. In an urgent call for help, the local representatives have written the following letter to all...

My Fair Lady displayed at the Russell-Cotes Museum

The exhibition In The Footsteps of Gods & Heroes opens at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum on 20 January 2012 and will run until 11June 2012. It features Clytie (1896), by Frederic, Lord Leighton, one of Victorian England’s leading artists, whose relationship with the model is said to be the inspiration behind George...

Free Give or Take event comes to Portland

Weymouth and Portland residents are being invited to take part in a free Give or Take Day event on Portland. The event will be held at North Portland Working Men’s Club, East Street, Underhill, on Saturday 28 January from 9.30am to noon. Items can be dropped off from 9.15am to 11.30am on the day...

Washing machine fire in Dorchester serves as a reminder to check our electrics! (Incident 013975)

At approximately 12:50pm yesterday afternoon (24/01/12), Dorset Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to a washing machine fire in Coburg Road, Dorchester. Two crews from Dorchester attended this incident. When firefighters arrived the fire had been extinguished by the occupier, with a dry powder fire extinguisher. Crews isolated and removed the machine from...

Fitness fees frozen in the Purbecks

Recognising the financial difficulties faced by local people, Purbeck District Council won’t be increasing most of Purbeck Sports Centre’s fees in 2012. Local Economy and Social Issues Spokesperson, Councillor Mrs Ali Patrick, said: “I am pleased that the District Council has been able to freeze these prices. At a time when people have...

Have your say on Dorchester Road improvements

There is a chance to comment on new plans to improve Dorchester Road in Weymouth at a series of public meetings. On-street parking, new crossing islands and a cycleway will help make it easier for pedestrians to get around safely, say county road planners. These improvements will complete the transformation of the Upwey to Manor...

A step closer to investing in Bourne Academy

Plans are progressing to invest over £10million to extend and refurbish The Bourne Academy in Bournemouth. On Wednesday 25 January 2012, Bournemouth Cabinet members will be asked to agree that the Council accept £150,000 of DfE grant funding to develop a full business case in order for The Bourne Academy work to be...