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  • Thomas Hardye students in finals for green award

    STUDENTS stand a chance of scooping a major award for encouraging younger pupils to go green. Youngsters at The Thomas Hardye School and their teachers have been selected as South West finalists for the 2010 Teaching Awards in Bath tomorrow. Their dedication

  • £25million boost for Dorset projects

    DORSET County Council says it has secured grants worth more than £25million over the past year to support projects across the county. The authority made 25 successful bids for external funding during 2009/10, a report to Cabinet members has

  • Dorset bee plea creates a buzz on Twitter

    BEEKEEPERS are appealing on Twitter to help catch summer swarms for their hives. Steve Atkins, from the Dorchester and Weymouth Beekeepers Association, has posted a message on the internet messaging system asking people to watch out. He tweeted: “Please

  • Swanage business park under way

    The first phase of development at the Prospect Business Park in Victoria Avenue, Swanage, is under way. Purbeck District Council has agreed terms for three plots – two-thirds of the business park – having completed roads and services with support from