Antonella Lazzeri

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AN ACTOR who had a successful 60 year long career in stage and screen and was once in the running to be James Bond has died at the age of 92. Michael McStay also performed in many radio series and plays and during his film and TV career, starring alongside legends like Anthony Hopklns. At the time George Lazenby stepped down as James Bond, Michael was one of the actors suggested to take his place but was pipped to it by Sean Connnery.

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A VOLUNTEER has received an award in recognition of 50 years of dedicated service – 25 years after her mother was given the same accolade. Cynthia Moss (83) received a Meritorious Award from Christchurch Town Council during the recent annual meeting for her work with Christchurch Housing Society. She said: “Thank you very much for this honour. I could not have done this without the help of committee members.

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A PRESCHOOL is relocating after after being given its marching orders in a row over health and safety. Mudeford Wood Preschool will move from its base at the village community centre to Highcliffe day centre. A previously reported, the trustees of the hall, which include Paul Hilliard who was until recently mayor of Christchurch, had claimed the nursery had repeatedly broken health and safety rules.

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A COUPLE have been given an animal ban after leaving donkeys to fend for themselves in “appalling conditions” which resulted in the death of one. Dr Andrew Semple and his wife Samantha Semple-Thomas were investigated by the RSPCA after concerns were raised about the animals, which were being kept in a Beaulieu field. RSPCA inspector Jo Story found the animals “eating poor quality, mouldy hay” and “struggling in thick mud” in a Hatchet Lane paddock.

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A lunch to celebrate 50 years of twinning with their counterparts in New Zealand was held by Christchurch Town Council. The event took place at Christchurch Rowing Club, and involved civic dignitaries and members of the ANZAC Brass Band, who were in the UK for a commemorative tour. The band had performed at Brockenhurst cemetery earlier in the day, and then at Christchurch Priory in the evening.