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Teacher and sculptor dies 7:00pm today AN ARTIST and teacher from Sturminster Newton, whose work included a 10ft sculpture of a guitar signed by the singer James Blunt, has died. Search for missing teenager 3:46pm today POLICE in Blandford are appealing for help from the public to find a missing teenager last seen in Dorchester nearly two weeks ago. Making tracks 2:26pm today A DORSET man, who lost his brother-in-law to a brain tumour, has embarked on an epic 2,000-mile charity cycle in his memory. No jail for man after fire threat 1:00pm Sunday 11th May 2008 A MAN who threatened to burn down an Indian takeaway and demanded £6,000 from his victim during two terrifying phone calls has escaped being sent to prison. Chamber saved as president steps up 4:00pm Sat 10 May 08 BLANDFORD'S Chamber of Trade narrowly escaped extinction when traders stepped forward to fill the empty posts left by a retiring leadership. Reader comments (2) New court video link launched 1:00pm Thu 8 May 08 A VIDEO link facility has been unveiled at Blandford magistrates' court to help vulnerable witnesses of crime give evidence. Historic house for sale with £3m tag 7:00pm Wed 7 May 08 HISTORIC Sherborne House is up for sale with offers expected in the region of £3million. Reader comments (3)

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