Month: August 2013

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New bike jump at Ferndown’s Ford Lane

A new dirt jump project has now been opened for BMX bikers at Ford Lane Recreation Ground, Ferndown. This new development sees tracks suitable for all ages and abilities. Ferndown Town Council, working in partnership with East Dorset District Council’s Countryside Management Service, have implemented the project and have continued to enlist the help of the community to help design and develop the area for optimum results.

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Queen Elizabeth School achieve great results

Queen Elizabeth’s School Sixth Form students have achieved a set of excellent results once again this year. The overall pass rate was 98%, with a record 43% of these grades being at A*/B and 70% at A*-C. Deputy Head teacher Tim Farrer said: ‘This reflects the hard work, commitment and dedication of our students and staff and we are really pleased’

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Get behind the scenes of film

BFX is a brand new festival taking place in Bournemouth from 25 September until 29 September. Its designed to celebrate and promote the visual effects and animation industry, and inspire the next wave of talent and share the latest knowledge.

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Alleged assault in Sturminster Newton – Appeal

Police in Sturminster Newton are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after a woman was allegedly assaulted in the town.

The incident happened between 12.45pm and 1pm on Sunday 11 August 2013 in the area of Barnes Close, the Railway Gardens and near to the Factory Shop car park.

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Badger cull e-petition breaks records

It has been announced by Team Badger that the badger cull e-petition, which has been signed and promoted by Dorset Wildlife Trust and other organisations, that the record has been broken for the largest numbers of signatories ever to sign a H.M Government e-petition.

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Dorset Community on speed-watch!

A new form of neighbourhood watch is underway in Dorset for residents concerned about speeding vehicles. Community Speed Watch (CSW) gives local communities the opportunity to get actively involved in road safety. Speed Watch can be set up in villages, towns or urban areas to discourage drivers and motorcyclists from speeding. Dorset Police Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT)…

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Harman's Cross station

Full steam ahead for cheap train travel

Visitors to an important annual Purbeck fund-raising event staged for the past 60 years are being urged to leave their cars and take the steam train – not only paying half the admission price to the traditional village fete but also reducing traffic congestion and the hassle of car parking.

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