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Missing man found safe and well

Bournemouth man Alexander Angus, who was reported missing on Sunday 8 February, has been found safe and well in the Bournemouth area. Alexander, 48, left his home in Queen’s Park Avenue at 9am on Tuesday 3 February. However, he did not attend work and had not been in contact with his family. Police have thanked…

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Wimborne celebrates fair trade fortnight with football

Wimborne kicks off Fair Trade Fortnight (February 23 – March 8) on Saturday, 28 February in Wimborne Square, 10am-3pm.  The youth charity attached to AFC Bournemouth will set up an inflatable goal strike in the square and budding Wayne Rooneys and Kelly Smiths can test the accuracy and speed of their shots for a small fee to be shared between…

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JTYAF makes awards to 40 FUS students

The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) made awards on 9 February to 40 young people from Ferndown Upper School totalling more than £18,000. “This is the most exciting day in the JTYAF calendar,” explained one of the trustees Pete Thornton, “We are absolutely honoured to have the opportunity to meet these outstanding young people…

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Rail Minister on the line

Rail Minister Claire Perry MP has made history after riding on the first train to be run under a newly commissioned £3.2 million signalling system that will enable a trial passenger train service between Wareham, Corfe Castle and Swanage.

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Private Dick exposes himself

Murder and mystery surrounded Fordingbridge Twinning Association on 7 February. Inspector McClue and Private Dick had their work cut out by the likes of Rock Houston, Mae Vest, Salvador Dilly-Dally and Marlon Mean. To begin with, Private Dick exposed himself, metaphorically speaking of course, by explaining how the evening was going to pan out. The…

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10th Christchurch (Mudeford) Sea Scouts

Sea Scouts make a big splash

For the first time in 30 years, the 10th Christchurch (Mudeford) Sea Scouts have won the prestigious Otter trophy at the Royal Navy Recognised Sea Scout Swimming Championships. The trophy dates back to the 1930s and has been competed for annually, apart from the war years. Nearly 200 Sea Scouts and Explorers from across the…

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