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Man admits killing Elliot Handley in Dorchester

A man has today pleaded guilty to manslaughter following the death of Elliot Handley in Dorchester last year. Simon Alexander Bennett, 44 and of Dorchester, admitted the charge of manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility at a hearing held at Winchester Crown Court today, (21 March 2016).

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Hawk Walks at Moors Valley

East Dorset’s award-winning country park is introducing some unusual new attractions this spring. Already home to a miniature steam railway, Go Ape, tree top trail, golf and miles of trails and cycle routes, Moors Valley Country Park is now adding archery and hawk walks to its busy event programme. Suitable for beginners as well as…

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Membership open for new Wimborne theatre company

Launched in partnership with the Priest’s House Museum in Wimborne, a new theatre company for adults with learning disabilities still has a few places for new members. Led by professional theatre practitioners Tam Gilbert (persuasion arts) and Tony Horitz (state of play), and launched in January, the Priest’s House Museum Theatre Company works through games…

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