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Conference to show how new police role will impact groups

ORGANISATIONS are invited to attend a conference that will outline changes once Dorset’s new Police and Crime Commissioner is in place.

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Eyes on the sky

A WEST Dorset photograher has created startling images of the night sky.

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Top award for Bridport leisure centre

STAFF from Bridport Leisure Centre are to receive a green award at the Houses of Commons in November.

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Husband in parachute fundraiser

THE husband of a woman with a little-known brain condition is going to great heights to raise awareness of a Dorchester-based charity.

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Follow in footsteps of D-Day relatives

A charity is calling on descendants of soldiers who took part in D-Day to saddle up for a trip down memory lane.

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In-laws step out in dad’s memory

TWO super-fit in-laws conquered the Jurassic Coast on a 100-mile run in memory of their dad and father-in-law.

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Busman’s holiday for a visiting volunteer

VOLUNTEERING in charity shops may not sound like many people’s idea of a holiday.

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Village shop gets £3k boost

THE till was ringing at a West Dorset shop when Magna Housing Association popped in with a cheque for £3,000.

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Sleeping rough to raise cash for the homeless

PEOPLE are being challenged to spend a night in the open this weekend to raise funds for homeless people in Dorchester.

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Fears allayed over future of hospital

DORSET County Hospital’s chief executive has allayed fears raised by a governor about the future of the hospital.

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Luke buoyed by ship trip

A HOSPITALISED youngster was given the best incentive to get well soon.

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Heroes’ charity cape escape

SUPERHEROES are needed to take some giant strides for charity.

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Snow report: Thursday

Live updates on weather and travel in Dorset. Post comments and send us your pictures so we can keep the county up to date

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SNOW: Closed schools list in Dorset

We bring you the latest news regarding closed schools in Dorset due to the snow disruption

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SNOW CHAOS: Watercress company gets into community spirit

A WATERCRESS company demonstrated community spirit by helping to clear roads around local villages.

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LIVE: Dorset's snow and ice report: County hit by snow

Live updates on the snow and weather and travel in Dorset. Post comments and send us your pictures so we can keep the county up to date

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SNOW CHAOS: Majority of schools closed in Dorset

JUST a handful of schools and colleges across the county opened to pupils yesterday.

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SNOW CHAOS: Dorset braced for icy conditions

CONDITIONS in Dorset could continue to be dangerous as temperatures plummet, causing ice to form.

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SNOW CHAOS: Alf's Fish and Chips hands out free lunches to elderly

JOHN Pearce, of Alf’s Fish and Chips, spent the day taking supplies to elderly people in the area who were unable to get out of their homes.

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SNOW CHAOS: Most schools in Dorset closed

Most of Dorset’s schools closed but several, including some in Dorchester and Weymouth stayed open.

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