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Where town and country converge
Wellington :: New Zealand | 4 months ago
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Entwined in the bush and hills are cycle, walking and horse tracks, and just over the fences, ewes and their lambs graze browning pastures. It is the quintessential New Zealand scene, combining natural and farmed landscapes with outdoor activity.
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Buzz Connect Looks to Bright Future for Dorset as County Joins Superfast Broadband Revolution
Blandford Forum :: United Kingdom | 4 months ago
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Buzz Connect have welcomed the roll out of high speed broadband in locations across the county, as Dorchester and Bournemouth become the latest towns to be connected to the network. Much of Dorset is now benefitting from the high speed
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Soldier Matthew Cottrell killed walking back to Bovingdon barracks days before wedding after taxi driver Jovan Josic abandoned him for being short of fare
Bournemouth :: United Kingdom | 4 months ago
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Debbie Smith attends the inquest into the death of her fiance, soldier Matthew Cottrell, at Bournemouth Coroners Court today A young soldier was mown down and killed by a coach after he was dropped off on a dark road because he didn't have enough
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How Portland 'defied the gods of gastronomy'
New Orleans :: LA :: USA | 4 months ago
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But Karen Brooks , the definitive writer on Portland's food scene for the past few decades, makes a mighty case that our culinary neighbors have more than a food scene, they have a revolution. In her new book, " The Mighty Gastropolis " (co-authored
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Pro-wind protesters gather for offshore windfarm
Swanage :: United Kingdom | 4 months ago
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Protesters with banners for the support of the Navitus windfarm on 13 January 2013 in Swanage, Dorset. Photograph: Haydn Wheeler/Corbis Protests both for and against an offshore windfarm gathered on Swanage seafront on Sunday, in an unusual
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Fears Lulworth Cove development could threaten world heritage status
London :: United Kingdom | 4 months ago
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The development proposal includes converting a toilet block into a bistro with a rooftop terrace and kiosk. Photograph: Anthony Devlin/PA A "major development" could jeopardise the distinctive nature and feel of one of the gems of the British
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Sad end for the Woolies that became a Wellies: Store saved by staff forced out of business for a second time
Dorchester :: United Kingdom | 4 months ago
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12 January 2013 A former Woolworths store that was saved by its staff and reopened as Wellworths has been forced out of business for a second time and replaced by budget chain Poundland. Claire Robertson captured the nation's hearts with her daring
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Bournemouth shines light on night time economy
Bournemouth :: United Kingdom | 4 months ago
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It is low season in one of the UK's most popular seaside resorts. The sea mist shrouds Bournemouth pier and the lights in the Winter Gardens are haloed with rainbows. Bournemouth already has an established reputation in Britain. Miles of golden sand
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Joy for grandfather, 68, as he is handed keys to sought-after beach hut after six days camping on windswept seafront
London :: United Kingdom | 5 months ago
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7 January 2013 A hardy grandfather who spent six days camped out on a windswept seafront for a sought-after beach hut is celebrating today after finally getting the keys. Keith Duell, 68, didn't move from his spot at the head of the queue at Avon
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Administrator earns more than $22,000 monthly
Portland :: OR :: USA | 5 months ago
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Ore. (AP) A retired Portland city administrator made more than $22,000 a month last fall after being awarded no-bid contracts with the city and the school district, the Oregonian reported Sunday. Officials said they generally prefer competitive
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