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Concern for missing elderly woman from Southbourne

Police in Bournemouth are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing 76-year-old woman. Klara Davis, also known as Christine Davis, is a 76-year-old woman from Southbourne. She was last seen at Trinity Methodist Church in Southbourne Road at around 1.30pm today, Tuesday 12 March 2013. Sergeant Gillian Searle said: “I understand that Christine…

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Superfast Dorset

Robert Walter MP (North Dorset) will head to Cranborne in East Dorset on Friday, 15 March, to see how a new Vodafone pilot project is connecting villagers and local businesses in a former mobile phone black-spot. Last year, the village of Cranborne, under the leadership of Local Champion and AONB Project Development Officer David Blake…

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More national recognition for Team 4k

A group of Bournemouth friends who have raised thousands of pounds to help young people who need intensive care have won another prestigious award. Team 4K – five students from Avonbourne College – received a Diana Award after being nominated by their school for their fundraising efforts. This award is named after the late Princess…

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Flooding

Flood Awareness Fair at Christchurch Civic Offices

Anyone concerned about protecting their homes from potential flooding will be interested in a Flood Awareness Fair taking place at Christchurch Civic Offices on Saturday 23 March between 10.30am and 3.30pm. Members of the public are welcome to visit the free fair at any time to talk to exhibitors who will include Christchurch Borough Council,…

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Historical importance is plane to sea

In March 1913, in the first decade of powered flight, the Royal Navy opened a Naval Air Station on the Solent at Calshot. RNAS Calshot was tasked with evaluating the various types of seaplanes which were then available, for use by the Royal Navy. When war broke Calshot also served as a training station and…

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School shares Fairtrade breakfast

To celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight families from Trinity CE VA First School, Verwood held a ‘Big Breakfast’. They joined together early in the morning to share cereal, toast, juices, tea and coffee. They donated money to the Fairtrade Innovation Fund and showed their support for farmers in developing countries. Trinity children have taken many steps for Fairtrade,…

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