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VOLUNTEERS: John HUggins, Peter Tamblin, Nick Chester, Geoff Peters, Di Chester

Twenty years of keeping watch: We look back at the courageous work of Portland Bill Coastwatch volunteers

As the National Coastwatch Institution at Portland Bill celebrates its 20th year surveying our coastline and helping to save lives against all odds we look back at the courageous work of its volunteers.

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SUPPORT: C'Siders went pink for Breast Caner Picture: Pete Meacham

Going pink in aid of Breast Cancer Care

A cancer support group went pink in aid of breast cancer at a fundraising party.

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HONOUR: Left to right Revd Canon Ed Probert, Sarah Rickett Rebecca Carson, Rt Revd Nicholas Holtam, Ginny Lighton, Mary Paisey and Alan Neades Picture: Ash Mills

Piddlehinton parishioner commended for dedicated service as church secretary, organists, governor and warden

A dedicated Dorset churchgoer was awarded the Aldhelm Cross for exemplary service to the Diocese of Salisbury.

RIDE AND STRIDE: Cyclist raised thousands for church repairs Picture: Salisbury Cathedral

Record breakers pedalled for their parish in national Ride and Stride event

Keen cathedral cyclists pedalled their way around the parish in a record breaking Ride and Stride event.

FRIENDS: DHCT gather at the West Door of St Mary’s Swanage

Friends of the Dorset Historic Churches Trust met to discuss projects old and new

Over fifty friends of the Dorset Historic Churches Trust (DHCT) met at a Purbeck church to celebrate the charity’s successful work.

STOLEN: Greyhounds found after being missing four days Picture: Jennie Sims

Greyhound puppies left 'traumatised' after being stolen in break-in

A relieved greyhound trainer is overjoyed to be reunited with her two puppies after they were stolen from her garden during a night-time break in.

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Hospital campaigners from DCH and Poole protesting ahead of CCG governing body meeting

SAVE OUR SERVICES: Campaigners prepare to take Dorset CCG to judicial review over alleged unlawful decisions

Campaigners are preparing to take the Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group to judicial review over alleged unlawful decisions on the county’s healthcare. 

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URGENT: Canon Andrew Gough standing by a rotten section of roof and holding broken slates

Appeal as urgent roof repairs get underway at a Weymouth Church

A congregation is appealing for donations to help maintain the fabric of a Weymouth church for future generations.

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Family appeal as dog's leg amputated after vicious attack

A beloved family dog had to have its leg amputated after it was viciously attacked by another dog on Weymouth seafront. 

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MILESTONE: Rebie Hall with her two daughters, son and two son-in-laws

Portland centenarian celebrated her 100th birthday with a disco

A Portland centenarian celebrated her 100th birthday with more than 40 cards from friends and family.

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