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Merman revealed at new exhibition

A new exhibition showcasing one of the most important shipwrecks found in British waters has opened at Poole Museum. The Swash Channel Wreck is a huge 17th century vessel thought to have been destined for the New World. The shipwreck has been widely featured in local and national media throughout its excavation, but this is…

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Taking the plunge for charity

Teams taking part in Wimborne Rotary’s 13th annual Swimathon, sponsored by the club’s Business Partners, raised more than £5,000 for their favourite charities this year.  Held at Canford School Sports Centre on 28 June, cash prizes totalling £400 were awarded to competitors’ good causes in a series of lucky draws held at the end of…

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BT reaching for new targets welcomed by MP

Having complained several times to BT Openreach on behalf of individual constituents, Bob Walter MP has welcomed Ofcom’s response proposing that Openreach should now seek to repair around 80% of phone and broadband faults within two working days. It has also stated that 80% of customers waiting for a new line should receive an appointment within 12 working days.

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Help find missing man

Dorset Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing man. David Button, 54, was last seen by his son at his home address in the St Leonards area at 3pm yesterday, Thursday 7 August. He was reported missing at 10.04pm on the same day. He left a note saying he was going…

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Wimborne Whoppa

Wimborne’s Premier Motorcycle event returns this year. The ever popular Wimborne Whoppa is one of the top grass track meetings of the motorcycle racing calendar. It will take place at Pilford Farm, Uddens, Wimborne BH21 7BD. After the club successfully promoted the British Championship Masters race meeting last September, it has again attracted a top…

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Five wanted following drug operation

Dorset Police investigating drugs offences in the Boscombe area have released pictures of five wanted people. The appeal follows one of the biggest drug operations in Dorset in recent years. In July this year officers proactively targeted a number of addresses on suspicion of drug misuse and supply with a total of 38 people being…

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