Day: March 24, 2015

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More than 280 take part in Run Dorset

Verwood’s Potterne Park was the venue for a number of races organised by Run Dorset on 22 March. The Fun Run attracted 29 young athletes and was won by Edward Rockall in a time of 8 minutes 33 seconds, well ahead of the field. Forty five runners competed in the 5K race, which was won…

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Verwood Carnival Queen 2015

Queen is crowned, oh yes she is!

Bethany Larry, 15, is Verwood’s new carnival queen and her princesses are Chloe Atyeo-Baker and Ashleigh, both aged nine. You may recognise Bethany if you are a fan of pantomime as she regularly appears in Verwood Pantomime Society’s productions. She’s also good at baking. Football lover Chloe attends Hillside First School in Verwood and Ashleigh,…

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Oh beer, what a silly crime

Officers in Wimborne would like to speak to two men in connection with the theft of beer from a petrol station shop. They entered the BP petrol station on Leigh Road at around 7.55pm on Tuesday 17 March, took a pack of beer from the shop and left without paying. Police Constable Adam Aggas, of…

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Oakmeadians Ladies Storm to Victory

Oakmeadians RFC Ladies team is celebrating a successful season by winning the Women’s NC South East South 1 League by a clear 10 points. The team has shown its dominance with a gruelling season of long distance travel, against formidable opposition such as Tonbridge Juddian Ladies, Jersey United Banks Ladies and Lewis Ladies in Sussex.…

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Ah, Bless

History was made when a Dorset care home hosted a ‘magical’ wedding blessing. A dining room at Colten Care’s Fernhill home in Longham was decked out in flowers for the special occasion. Newlyweds Lauren and Matthew Dearsley decided to bring their celebrations to the dementia care home so that resident Betty Aldred could take part.…

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