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It's a pity your anonymous correspondent (Buggy scheme would add so much, Letters, February 14) takes Coun Christine James to task on the subject of buggies. Could we get things into perspective? The Shopmobility scheme gets a subsidy from the council

WEYMOUTH player-manager Jason Tindall has boosted his squad with three new acquisitions. Millwall defender Adam Cottrell and AFC Bournemouth forward Conal Platt have both agreed one-month loans while ex-Charlton Athletic midfielder Danny Phillips has

I REFER to the article Police in warning over short cut' (Echo, February 9) in which drivers using a short cut through Hope Square, Weymouth, have been issued with tickets. Surely there is not much danger to life when these drivers take this short

Wishing to do what I can to save the environment, I could not wait until the area I live in was to be issued with recycling bins. I read the information pack and soon became aware of some major flaws in the ways they were to be used. It was apparent

With the smoking ban thankfully nearly upon us, I can already hear the smokers grizzling about it's unfair', what about our rights', where's our freedom of choice', and pubs will be shutting down through lack of trade'. Let us address these points. Since

POLICE officers could face disciplinary action after being caught using work computers to protest about the Government's road pricing plans. Officers and civilian workers who added their names to a petition on the Downing Street website from their work

IRISH folk stars Foster and Allen made sure that love was in the air for a special Valentine's Day concert at the bungalow of their biggest fan. Barbie Poots screamed with delight when her husband, Bob, told her he had scooped them as a unique prize

TOP guns in Dorset say they want a crack at being the shooting venue for teams to come and practise at before the Olympic Games. Southern Counties Shooting, based at Wardon Hill near Evershot, Dorchester, is not only the largest shooting ground in the

PEPI the cat used up one of her nine lives after becoming a prisoner in her own home. Owner Bridget Hodges had put out a call for help from villagers when her pet Pepi disappeared - then heard the missing moggy miaowing under her own house. Mrs Hodges

POLICE are wearing secret cameras in their helmets for the first time as part of an operation to tackle domestic violence. The tiny cameras, or 'headcams', allow officers to covertly gather evidence when they are called out to a dispute. The latest

POLICE praised Dorchester's Shoplink radio scheme after it helped reunite parents and lost children within minutes. PCSO Rhyan Toms said messages sent to shops throughout the town centre were vital in locating two youngsters who had become separated

AN urgent letter from Dorchester finally reached its destination after Royal Mail delivered it to the wrong address. The letter was sent by Anne Bowen, manager of Dorchester Citizens' Advice Bureau, to Bristol by recorded delivery. But it was thanks

A DANISH film featuring the handiwork of a Dorset editor has been nominated for an Oscar. Justin Legg, who teaches media production at Weymouth College, helped edit and add visual effects to Susanne Bier's After The Wedding. Mr Legg, 27, said he was

Having read all relevant newspaper articles over many months and planning applications now exhibited at Stratton House, I am writing to in support of the overall exciting project at the old Eldridge Pope Brewery site. The developer's vision is innovative

Wednesday: First time Clare and I have managed to catch up for over 2 weeks, 5 miles 1 hours and quite a lot of gossiping later we're back. Have decided it's much better to train with another person, the time went much quicker!

STAR gymnast Hayley Price dropped into Dorchester Middle School to lead hundreds of children in an action-packed day. The Olympic gymnast worked out routines with 450 pupils to show how keeping active is fun and keeps you fit. Matt Roberts, the school's

PLANS for a new youth shelter within easy access of Dorchester town centre are set to be discussed by town councillors. Dorchester Youth Extra, which is campaigning for the shelter, has been invited to bid for full funding for the project, which is likely

YOUNG musicians took to the stage in Dorchester on Saturday to wow crowds at the 14th Dorchester Music Festival. More than 50 gifted performers strutted their stuff at the annual celebration of local musical talent, held at St Mary's Church in Edward

TOP guns in Dorset say they want a crack at being the shooting venue for teams to come and practise at before the Olympic Games. Southern Counties Shooting, based at Wardon Hill near Evershot, Dorchester, is not only the largest shooting ground in the

SEVEN pupils have taken the first steps in their catering careers by completing industry-recognised qualifications. The group of budding young chefs have achieved their Level 2 Food Safety Awards in Catering as part of the Young Apprenticeship in Hospitality

SEVEN pupils have taken the first steps in their catering careers by completing industry-recognised qualifications. The group of budding young chefs have achieved their Level 2 Food Safety Awards in Catering as part of the Young Apprenticeship in Hospitality

Weymouth player-boss Jason Tindall is on the brink of signing AFC Bournemouth forward Conal Platt. Tindall watched the Irishman perform in a Cherries' practice match at Chapel Gate yesterday and he is hoping to seal a loan deal before Saturday's Nationwide

Dorchester Town Football Club will be hosting Easter events in a marquee at the Avenue Stadium. The events, under the umbrella title Events in the Tent 2007', include an evening of amateur boxing in association with Dorchester Amateur Boxing Club, a