Dorchester

Town joins scheme that's fit for heroes

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

MILITARY personnel can be confident of a warm welcome to Dorchester as the town becomes the first in the south west to sign up to an appreciation scheme.

In a joint initiative between Dorchester Business Improvement District (BID) and the town council, retailers can...

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Uncle in safety plea after Carly's inquest

Friday, March 12, 2010

THE uncle of Carly Bown, the Yeovil teenager who died in a car crash two and half years ago, says he is pleased to have a clearer picture of the...

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Steam train will stop in town... but in July

RAIL DELIGHT: The Oliver Cromwell arrives in Sherborne last year

Friday, March 12, 2010

A STEAM train operator has stepped forward to help dignitaries in Sherborne celebrate the anniversary of the arrival of the railway in style. Their...

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Uncle in safety plea after Carly's inquest

Friday, March 12, 2010

THE uncle of Carly Bown, the Yeovil teenager who died in a car crash two and half years ago, says he is pleased to have a clearer picture of the...

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Blood, sweat, tears – but well worth it, says Claire

ONE YEAR ON: Wellworths manager Claire Robertson is in a position to reflect on whether taking on the challenge was worth it. Picture by Laura Jones

Thursday, March 11, 2010

EXACTLY 12 months ago today, Dorchester's former Woolworths manager gave the store a new lease of life with familiar products under a new name. Now,...

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Ollie, 14, called police while burglar raided family home

BRAVE TEEN: Ollie Lomax, 14, with his mother Sarah and Superintendent Dave Thorp. Ollie called 999 when a burglar broke into his house while he was home alone

Thursday, March 11, 2010

A DORCHESTER schoolboy who hid under a bed and called police on his mobile phone while a burglar searched his home received praise as the raider was...

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Courage of sister is the spur for Dave's 66-mile challenge

Sunday, March 07, 2010

A RETIRED rambler from Dorchester is planning to honour the memory of his sister later this month by walking more than two marathons. Dave Green, 66,...

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Courage of sister is the spur for Dave's 66-mile challenge

CHARITY CHALLENGE: Walking enthusiast Dave Green tackles Mount Tongariro in New Zealand

Sunday, March 07, 2010

A RETIRED rambler from Dorchester is planning to honour the memory of his sister later this month by walking more than two marathons. Dave Green, 66,...

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Work starts on new mental health site

Monday, March 01, 2010

WORK started on Monday on a new purpose-built mental health centre, which will replace a former residential care home in Dorchester. NHS Dorset, the...

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