Issue 341
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May 26, 2025
The Purbeck Gazette www.purbeckgazette.co.uk
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Swanage’s Mike Salmon hits 41-ball century
END OF AN ERA Ghost village’s last resident dies aged 100 Page 3
FULL STORY: PAGE 22
TON UP! ROYAL VISIT The Princess Royal visits sailing club and Citizens Advice Bus Pages 7, 10-11
TRIBUTES TO BILL Railway stalwart dies at the age of 77 Page 8
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