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In praise of CAB

Annette Brooke, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole has attended an event in the House of Commons where she said that independent advice can help people to overcome problems they face.

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Heartfelt thanks from man who ‘died’

Almost a year to the day since he collapsed and ‘died’ in a Bournemouth hotel, Lew Bell has returned for a holiday – and planted a kiss on the manager who saved his life. Mr Bell, 84, from Haworth near Doncaster, had just arrived at the Marsham Court Hotel last February when he suffered a…

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Fire dogs hang up their boots

Two Hampshire fire investigation dogs have retired after helping put dozens of criminals behind bars. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service’s search dogs Saxon and Inca are hanging up their detective boots after 126 (dog) years loyal service. The two Labradors between them have attended more than 500 operational incidents where they have been vital in securing many…

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Her Majesty The Queen to name Britannia

P&O Cruises has announce that Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, will name the new P&O Cruises’ vessel Britannia at Ocean Terminal, Southampton, SO14 3QN, on Tuesday 10 March. The naming will be a milestone in British maritime history and will be an event of great national interest.…

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Get funny for money

Interested in flash mob Strictly Dance Fit Steps, getting your face painted, wearing something red or dying your hair, beard or moustache red to raise money on Red Nose Day  whilst you are visiting Sainsbury in Ferndown?  If not, then you could sponsor the store manager Richard Lockett to don his red Mohican for the day. You…

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New fishing licences are works of art

The Environment Agency has unveiled its new design for this year’s rod licences. Designed by renowned angling and wildlife artist, David Miller, the new rod licences go on sale today. The image on this year’s coarse fishing rod licence is a crucian carp (Carassius carassius) and the non-coarse is a salmon (Salmo salar). Last year…

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