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23 May 2012 Last updated at 03:44 ET

Speedway star cleared in sex case

A champion speedway rider is found not guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage girl.

Life term for model's murderer

The boyfriend of an aspiring model from New Zealand is ordered to serve a minimum of 16 years for her murder in Bournemouth.

Fund launch after fishing deaths

A memorial fund is set up for the families of three fishermen who were lost off the coast of Dorset.

Vicar catches lead thief on roof

A man is sentenced to two years in jail for stealing lead off a church roof, after he was caught by a vicar.
350 officers for Dorset Olympics

Police says up to 350 officers will be on call during the Olympic events in Weymouth and Portland.

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Championship clubs track Addison

Derby County boss Nigel Clough says League One Bournemouth face competition from Championship clubs for the signature of Miles Addison.
Carberry & Katich see out a draw
Groves brands Evans 'distasteful'
Hants make Isle of Wight return
Cherries turn down Rotherham bid for Tubbs
South Today report - Clark and Mills relive gold medal Watch
Dempsey shocked that windsurfing cut Watch
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