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Local elections 2011: It's all change in the Lyme Regis political landscape
THE political landscape in Lyme Regis has changed dramatically with the ousting of long-time town councillors. Elder statesman Stan Williams, 76, had served 42 years on the town council and his twin brother Peter, clocked up two decades, as did Ken Whetlor
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Lyme Regis Christian Aid workers get ready to hit the streets
CHRISTIAN Aid house-to-house collectors are ready to hit streets in Lyme Regis for Christian Aid week from May 15 to 21. They are hoping for a generous response and anyone willing to help them should call organiser Ann Sargant on 01297 445922. Any
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Lyme Regis: Royal British Legion hosts fourth annual quiz night
WEDNESDAY will see the fourth annual quiz hosted by the Royal British Legion at The Nag’s Head in Lyme Regis. Vice Chairman of the Lyme Regis branch, David Manners, said he hopes the quiz will be a success and will continue to be a battle of wits.
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Lightning captured in striking picture of Ryall
THIS picture looking over towards Ryall of last week’s storm was taken by Dave Baldwin from North End Farm in Chideock. He was in the process of putting up a tent for some Woofers (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) helping in the vegetable garden
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Lyme Regis: Struck off paramedic loses drug case appeal
A PARAMEDIC who was struck off for giving diamorphine to a colleague who later died has vowed to return as a paramedic after losing his High Court appeal. James Rice has been ‘devastated’ by a judge’s decision to dismiss his appeal against
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Swimathon: Determined youngster completes challenge at Bridport Leisure Centre
DETERMINED Georgia Clarke took the plunge for the Swimathon at Bridport Leisure Centre despite not being able to join in on the day. The 11-year-old initially intended to join in the Swimathon 1,500m challenge with the rest of fundraisers. But she was
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Local elections 2011 results: Lyme Regis Town Council
COUNCILLOR Lucy Campbell topped the poll for Lyme Regis Town Council. She took one of 14 seats up for grabs, along with mayor Michaela Ellis. Deputy mayor Owen Lovell kept his seat as did former mayors Barbara Austin and Sally Holman. But former mayor
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Local elections 2011 results: Bridport Town Council
THE Lib Dems retained control of Bridport Town Council with 13 seats. The party increased its majority by one seat. The Tories took four and long serving David Tett remains the independent voice. Mayor Geoff Ackerman kept his seat as did Coun Karl
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Local elections 2011 results: West Dorset District Council
THE Conservatives have strengthened their control of West Dorset District Council. The party, which previously held 28 of the 48 seats on the council, increased its share to 32 councillors. The Lib Dems fell back from 14 members to 11. The district
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Elections: Former Beaminster student wins a place in the Welsh Assembly
FORMER Beaminster and Broadwindsor schoolboy Vaughan Gething, has won a place in the Welsh Assembly. The 37-year-old solicitor became one of the youngest members of the assembly as well the first black Assembly Member (AM). Vaughan claimed the Cardiff
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Local government elections: Mixed results for Councillor Karl Wallace
COUNCILLOR Karl Wallace had mixed emotions as he lost one seat but kept another in local government elections. He retained his Bridport South place on Bridport Town Council but lost his seat on West Dorset District Council to former Lib Dem Frances McKenzie
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Bridport: Search begins to find a carnival princess, attendants and escort
TALENTED youngsters are being urged to roll up for Junior Bridport’s Got Talent to pick this year’s carnival royalty. The carnival committee is holding the Bridport News-backed extravaganza on Sunday, June 26, at 2.30pm at Bridport Conservative Club
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Bridport: Amazing Grace, 2, take head surgery in her stride
BRIDPORT mum Lisa Williamson knows just how amazing the surgeons at the Radcliffe Infirmary in Oxford are. But she was in tears watching the BBC programme Children’s Cranial Facial Surgery after seeing just what her daughter has had to endure. Sharp-eyed
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Beaminster: Pensioner duped out of £20,000
POLICE are warning people to be on guard after an elderly woman was duped out of £20,000 over the internet. The Beaminster pensioner was tricked into sending the money to a fraudster in India over a year, police said. Officers said that she was conned
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West Dorset: Family count cost of thatched roof blaze
A FAMILY has warned householders with thatched roofs to watch out after their home was wrecked by a blaze. Pam and Brian Harvey are counting the cost of the blaze which ripped through the thatched roof of their home at East Bexington. They fear that
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Connor's closing in
YOUNGSTER Connor Hallett is close to realising his ambition of representing England after undertaking a sponsored bike ride. Hallett successfully completed his target distance of 35 miles in a time of two hours and 13 minutes at Bridport Leisure Centre
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Boss takes blame for league failure
Lyme Regis 0 SOUTH PETHERTON 1 ROBIN Townsend accepts “full responsibility” for Lyme Regis’ failure to retain their title and says he is “90 per cent sure” he will continue as manager. The Seasiders rounded off their season on
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Bridport ready to discover fate
Bridport are set to discover whether their dream of playing Toolstation Western League Premier Division football is to become a reality. Western League officials are to hold a board meeting tomorrow and top of their agenda is the issue of Oldland
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Sophie is having fun in the sun
RISING star Sophie Keech collected a multitude of honours at the World Schools Golf Challenge Tournament in South Africa. The Lyme Regis Golf Club youngster scooped the individual girls’ title by seven shots courtesy of some outstanding golf over the
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Double delight for striker Ryan
RYAN Dovell scooped two awards as Bridport Football Club celebrated the end of their season with a presentation night. The prolific former Hamworthy United sharpshooter collected the top goalscorer gong as well as the first team’s home player
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Lyme's mission not accomplished
LYME Regis failed in their mission to retain the Premier Division title after South Petherton claimed the three points they needed against Farway United. South Petherton’s comprehensive 6-1 victory last Tuesday evening meant there was only pride riding
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Smith disappointed at abandonment
BRIDPORT 189-9 no result CATTISTOCK – match abandoned SKIPPER Mark Smith expressed his disappointment after rain forced the abandonment of Bridport’s clash away to Cattistock. The visitors had reached a challenging 189-9 from 42 overs when the heavens
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Bridport on song
BRIDPORT Squash Club whitewashed Two Riversmeet to lift the Winter Cup and complete a magnificent double. The West Dorset outfit won 5-0 in the showpiece to cap a successful campaign, following their crowning as champions in Division Five of the Dorset
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Rain is a real pain for skipper Baker
BEAMINSTER no result BERE REGIS – match abandoned INCLEMENT weather denied Beaminster the chance to claim their maiden Dorset League Division Two victory of the season. Heavy overnight rain had completely saturated the Memorial Ground and, with
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Caddy unfazed by batting deficiency
UPLYME & LYME REGIS 117 no result KENN – match abandoned ASHLEY Caddy was in a philosophical mood after rain put paid to Uplyme & Lyme Regis’ season opener. Uplyme had been skittled for a meagre 117 against Kenn before the heavens opened and ensured
