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Town action plan for road safety is agreed
A RAFT of road safety improvements will be introduced in Ferndown after persistent requests from town councillors. Comment?
Toy mouse recalled over fears it sings 'paedophile'
A toy mouse that sings "Jingle Bells" has been recalled after complaints is was actually saying "paedophile". The 2.99 novelty toy, made by Humatt, of Ferndown, Dorset, was sold in smaller shops and on market stalls. Comment?
PETE Hurford notched a hat-trick for Pennington St Marks, but the Premier Division draw specialists finished all square for the sixth time in 10 outings when Verwood Town held them 3-3, thanks to Kris Rex and Pete Eyre. Comment?
HAMED Faala s goal for Westover Bournemouth was not quite enough to prevent the MA Hart Pickford Cup holders bowing out in a shock 2-1 fourth-round defeat against Division One leaders Portcastrian, whose goals came via Rhys Dear and a Ben Virabi penalty. Comment?
Parley unhappy with penalty decision
PARLEY Sports chairman Malcolm Whitfield refused to blame the referee after second-from-bottom Cranborne rescued a 1-1 draw with a contentious penalty. Comment?
Prince Charles to visit Poundbury on Wednesday
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PRINCE Charles will be visiting his model development on the outskirts of Dorchester on Wednesday. Comment?
Crash cuts power and closes Ferndown road for hours
A MAJOR road was closed for nine hours yesterday after a lorry accident brought electricity power lines crashing down. Comment?
Mouse pronunciation sparks toy recall
A toy mouse has been recalled after parents complained that the rodent sounded as though it was singing "paedophile, paedophile" to the tune of Jingle Bells, the Sun reports . Comment?
Prince Charles heads back to Poundbury
PRINCE Charles will be visiting Poundbury on Wednesday. He is due to officially open Weymouth College Construction Centre and meet volunteers from the Weymouth branch of Samaritans to hand over the keys to their new van. Comment?
Animal magic as warlock reveals mystery behind plaits found in horses' manes
They consulted equine experts, farmers and a neighbouring police force, but detectives only solved the mysterious case of the plaited manes when they turned for help to an unusual source a ' a friendly warlock. Comment?
Read Karen Allen's tribute to her son, Rifleman Philip Allen, who'll be buried tomorrow.
THE grieving mother of Rifleman Phil Allen has penned her own personal tribute to the fallen hero as she finalises arrangements for his funeral service tomorrow. Comment?
Fisherman's death not suspicious say police
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POLICE are not treating the death of a Wembley fisherman who disappeared after going to sea in a small boat last week as suspicious. Comment?
Now Richard Drax is drawn into "Tory toff" row
SOUTH Dorseta s would-be MP Richard Drax has been drawn into the a oeTory toffa row, courtesy of his blue-blooded background and quadruple-barrelled name. Comment?
In the dark over Portland Christmas lights
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PORTLANDERS claim the annual Christmas lights on the island are the worst ever. Former mayor Sandy West said the Portland display made the island appear like a the Black Hole of Calcuttaa . Comment?
OAP, 82, faces court after being hurt in crash with police car
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AN 82-YEAR-OLD woman who was injured in a crash with a police car with its sirens on is facing prosecution. Comment?
Dorset swimmers help Robson Green take the plunge
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SWIMMERS Bob Holman and Dave Pratten will be rubbing shoulders with actor Robson Green in a television show tomorrow. Comment?
Plans for Dorchester's Charles Street site go on show
DEVELOPERS of one of Dorchester 's longest-awaited building schemes attempted to win over residents by showcasing their plans. Comment?
Portland mayor Sandy West with one of the island's Christmas lights
PORTLANDERS claim the annual Christmas lights on the island are the worst ever. Former mayor Sandy West said the Portland display made the island appear like a the Black Hole of Calcuttaa . Comment?
Ferndown road closed after lorry crashes into garden
A MAJOR road was closed in the early hours of this morning after the crash of an articulated lorry. Comment?
Drought Ended: Shane Evans scored his second league goal of the season
Bridport boss Trevor Senior believes his troops were "very unfortunate" to return from Shrewton with their ninth defeat of the Toolstation Western League Division One campaign. Comment?