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Last chance of Calm before the storm… 7:05pm today VILLAGERS in Lytchett Matravers met for the final time as the deadline to object to plans for 2,750 new homes nearby looms. A fitting tribute to Jim and Charlie 7:04am today IT is certain to be one of the most visited spots in Monkey World at Wool. Reader comments (3) Cautious welcome for out-of -hours hospital care 2:59pm Saturday 4th October 2008 A CONTROVERSIAL out of hours care service has begun at Swanage Hospital and is being cautiously welcomed by a campaign group. Silver success for Wareham gardeners 9:02am Saturday 4th October 2008 WAREHAM'S green-fingered plant lovers are celebrating once more after scooping a prestigious national prize. Monkey World backs Bafta decision over Tarzan's Cheeta 7:00pm Fri 3 Oct 08 MONKEY World director Dr Alison Cronin has applauded BAFTA's decision not to honour Tarzan's chimp Cheeta with a special award. Reader comment (1) Monkey World Jim’s statue to be unveiled 7:05pm Thu 2 Oct 08 A BRONZE bust of Monkey World founder Jim Cronin is to be unveiled at the Purbeck sanctuary this weekend. Reader comments (3) A nice bit on the cider 9:50am Thu 2 Oct 08 DRINKERS at a Purbeck pub will be raising a glass as they celebrate a top national award. Fund ends with seat in memory of Mathew 1:00pm Wed 1 Oct 08 A FUNDRAISING committee set up in tribute to a teenager tragically killed at Lulworth Cove in 2005 is disbanding having achieved all its goals. Dorset ‘losing out’ on 999 doctor service 6:18am Tuesday 30th September 2008 DORSET is "losing out" on an essential service for assault and accident victims, says a life-saving doctor. Reader comments (7) Farm shop could be best of British 7:39pm Monday 29th September 2008 Independent farm shop Goldy's at Lytchett Matravers is in the finals of the Own and Local Award at the Farm Retail Awards. More ...

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