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Two arrested in connection with counterfeit notes

Officers in Swanage are appealing for anyone with information to come forward after a number of counterfeit notes were offered as payment in establishments in Swanage. The first incident occurred between 12pm and 1.45pm on Friday 12 July. It’s alleged that a 43-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman, both from Wellingborough in Northamptonshire, entered several…

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Civic Ceremony aids charity

The Mayor and Mayoress of Ferndown, John and Barbara Lewis are pictured with dignitaries and other guests before the annual Civic Service at St Mary’s Church on Sunday, 7 July. The Mayor took the opportunity to thank those who do so much for the community and referred to the council’s long association with St Mary’s.…

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Neil Winkley takes his punishment like a man

Yeoman of the Guard’s stocky promotion

Neil Winkley, Chairman of Bournemouth Gilbert & Sullivan Society, volunteered to sit in the stocks at the recent Broadstone Summer Jam to promote the Society’s autumn production of The Yeomen of the Guard. It is perhaps the most serious of all Gilbert & Sullivan operas, and Neil’s stunt fitted well with its theme of punishment and its slightly sinister overtones. Yet Gilbert’s satire and punning one-liners abound, and many believe that it is Sullivan’s finest score.

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Boats on an English sea

English seas worth their weight in gold

For the first time a study of divers and anglers has revealed that the creation of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in UK seas will not only benefit habitats and wildlife, but will also bring considerable economic benefits and have a positive effect on the well-being of sea and coastal users. The Marine Conservation Society (MCS)…

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Teenagers arrested following alleged serious assault

Police in Poole are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after an alleged serious assault in Parkstone. The incident happened at around 6.30pm on Friday 12 July 2013 along Spur Hill Avenue and Birchwood Road. A 34-year-old Poole man, was out jogging when he was approached by two unknown men and…

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Young brass musicians give recital

Hillside Community First School in Verwood enjoyed a recital by some of the Year 3 and 4 pupils. The children had been having lessons with Colin Francis  from Dorset Music Services and played some of the tunes they had learnt over the last two terms. It’s hoped that they will now continue with their brass…

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