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National Carers Week kicks off on Monday 13 June 2011. The annual event recognises carers and the invaluable contribution they make. It’s an opportunity for the many carers across the county to come together to celebrate and support each other as well as encourage the many ‘hidden carers’ to seek help and support. The...
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Budding conservationists in Dorset and Somerset have the opportunity to apply for a job that offers a real breath of fresh air. Dorset County Council’s Countryside Ranger Service and South Somerset District Council’s Countryside Service are looking for eight trainee rangers and would like to hear from anyone interested by 12pm on Monday 11...
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Are you planning on inviting family and friends round for a barbie this summer? A cold drink, crunchy salad and food cooked over hot coal are the essential components of barbecue bliss. But knowing how much food to cook for a crowd, and storing leftovers, can be tricky. The Dorset Waste Partnership is encouraging...
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Chickens reared at a farm in Sherborne, Dorset were found to have suffered due to a failure by the owners to attend to their condition. Investigations led by Dorset County Council’s Trading Standards Service have resulted in the prosecution of the company and owner responsible. On 2 June at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court both R&J...
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Shaftesbury and Sturminster Newton fire crews are looking for a special kind of individual, those who are interested in becoming retained firefighters. An open evening will be held next Tuesday (14th June) from 6pm at Shaftesbury fire station. The open evening will see fire engines on display and crews will be available to discuss...
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Changes to rules on home-to-school transport have been agreed by Dorset County Council’s Cabinet. In the face of soaring transport costs, and the need to make savings following Government cuts, members approved proposals which will mean increased charges for concessionary passes and fewer seats available on school buses. The council currently runs concessionary schemes...
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Members of the public are invited to take part in a ceremony to honour the country’s service men and women as part of Armed Forces Week. Members of the general public are invited to join representatives of all three Armed Forces, local dignitaries and councillors around the flag pole at North Dorset District Council on Monday...
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The search is on across the country for 8,000 inspirational people to carry the Olympic Flame on its 70-day journey around the UK. A journey that takes the Olympic Torch through Dorset on 13th and 14th July 2012! The national organisers, LOCOG, want YOUR nominations for people who you think deserve the honour of...
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In accordance with the operation guidelines, Dorset Road Safe will be operating camera enforcement in the following areas:- B3148 Marston Road, Sherborne Bristol Road, Sherborne A30 Babylon Hill A352 Longburton B3065 Pinecliff Road, Poole Canford Cliffs Road, Poole A348 Ringwood Road, Bear Cross Old Wareham Road, Poole The Avenue, Poole Longmeadow Lane, Creekmoor, Poole...
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Dorset County Council now have new enforcement powers under the Traffic Management Act 2004. The new powers relate to three areas of parking enforcement: 1. Service of penalty charge notices by post: The legislation now allows penalty charge notices (PCNs) to be sent by post. This could be done if: The civil enforcement officer...
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