And judges picked Mr Hollins from the nominations for rescuing a drowning man and his dog from a fast-flowing river.

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In a country where the game is followed with an almost religious passion, every man and his dog seem to have an opinion on the 16 finalists or have had a go at predicting the outcomes.

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Dorset Police said armed police, a helicopter and dog units assisted and a man in his mid 20s was arrested at an address on Commercial Road.

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Her body, covered by plastic bags and a quilt cover, was found by a man out walking his dog.

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But Mr Kaiser sold his New York apartment, gave away his dog, and put on all the appearances of a man intending to stay.

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