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Rural crime falling in south west
NEW figures show that rural crime in the south west totalled an estimated £5.6 million in 2012 – a drop of £2 million from 2011. The figures from rural insurer NFU Mutual reveal the cost of ‘agri-crime’ fell by 20 per cent across the country to
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Strengthening bond with Bermuda twin
FRIENDSHIPS between West Dorset and Bermuda were strengthened even further through the annual ceremony commemorating Admiral Sir George Somers. Visitors from the Bermudian town of St George’s and the island’s capital of Hamilton travelled to Lyme
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Rescue dogs in competition
AT least 50 rescue dogs will be competing against each other at Buckham Fair on Sunday for the Rescue Dog Championship which will be worth £350 to the winner’s charity choice. Well known for his love of the canine species, Martin Clunes will be
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Lacee Hearts rock cakes are a big hit
AT first glance it’s difficult to see how combining a love of baking with rock music could result in a career. But 25-year-old ex-Colfox student Leigh Kearley from Bridport has managed to do just that with her Lacee Hearts cupcake business – with
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Police seek Bridport number plate thieves
Police in Bridport are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after number plates were stolen from two parked vehicles in the town. Both incidents occurred some time between 9pm on Saturday August 10 and 11.30pm on
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Hundreds queue in Bridport for chance to star in blockbuster movie
WANNABE film stars queued in their hundreds for a chance to be on the big screen. Casting for a new film adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s Far From the Madding Crowd came to Bridport – and so did plenty of hopefuls. The film is being shot in the
