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Club won't appeal against Bradbury red card
CHIEF executive Laurence Jones confirmed Cherries would not be appealing the red card picked up by Lee Bradbury against Leeds, despite the club thinking it was an "exceptionally harsh" decision. Bradbury was dismissed after allegedly elbowing defender
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Jobs threat in economy drive
FORTY-SIX jobs are under threat and day care centres could close as part of a cost-cutting drive. Dorset County Council wants to close five day care centres offering services for older people, including Rawson Court in Gillingham, and close the centre
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Offenders plan angers union staff
PLANS for petty offenders to help keep Bournemouth clean and tidy as part of their punishment have stalled after objections from council employees. The GMB union says its members were not consulted about the scheme, under which people sentenced by the
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Why I salute these amazing people
IT'S 2am. All is quiet. After what has so far been a restless night, I have finally managed to drift off to sleep. Suddenly there's a clanging of deafening bells; blinding lights make it hard to see. My heart's pounding. I've got seconds to get out
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Parking charges to rise in the evenings
DRIVERS in Poole look set to be hit in the pocket with parking charges in the town set to rise by up to 40 per cent next year. Under proposals expected to be approved by Poole council, evening charges for town centre car parks would increase 30p from
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Trust accused of hypocrisy over land sale
THE National Trust today stands accused of "blatant hypocrisy" after it emerged it has sold off swathes of greenbelt land on the outskirts of Wimborne to developers. The revelation comes days after the charity's chairman, Sir William Proby, told of his
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Tragic teenager had rare heart condition
A NEW Forest teenager who died suddenly in his sleep had an "extremely rare" heart condition, an inquest heard. James Salisbury, 17, was discovered lifeless when his mother walked into his bedroom on the morning of October 1 this year. An inquest into
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Seatbelt survey reveals 1,800 children at risk
THE number of children in Dorset being driven to and from school without wearing a seatbelt has fallen to its lowest level - but around 1,800 children a year are still at risk. Road safety officers from Dorset County Council undertake the surveys near
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Flat rate for hospital taxi not answer
PATIENTS living in rural areas such as Blandford and Sherborne won't be getting a cheaper deal if they use the taxi service from Poole Hospital. Hospital chiefs say that if they were to introduce a flat rate to transport patients to rural parts of Dorset
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County truancy rates lowest in the region
TRUANCY rates in Dorset secondary schools are the lowest in the South West. Dorset County Council was pleased to report that unauthorised absence from secondary schools has fallen to about half the national average. Recent figures show that 0.75 per
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Controversial park appeal put on hold
A PLANNING appeal to decide the future use of Merryfield Park at Sopley has been put on hold for three months. New Forest District Council now has six weeks to decide whether to withdraw its planning enforcement notice or proceed with a resumed inquiry
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i want one
IT'S a phone, Jim, but not as we know it! Even self-confessed technophobes are getting excited about Apple's new iPhone which launches in Britain on November 9. Mobile phone firm O2 has taken on 1,400 staff to help cope with demand for the hi-tech gadget
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'Shortest stint ever' on board of governors?
A Poole councillor served for only 10 days before being thrown off a hospital council of governors. Cllr Charles Meachin thinks he may be the shortest serving member in history after the Royal Bournemouth Hospital reduced its board shortly after he was
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Garden birds suffer after wet summer
THE wettest summer on record has caused huge problems for the balance of Britain's wildlife, according to the British Trust for Ornithology. Blue tits and other native birds are struggling for survival, says the BTO, while some homes have been invaded
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Land can now be sold for less for social housing
A policy has been changed allowing Poole Council to sell off land for social housing without getting full market value for council tax-payers. Local government legislation requires the council to obtain "best consideration" for the disposal of any publicly
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Something in the air
THE truth is out there, as they say. And in the case of the norovirus, currently afflicting the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch hospitals, that is almost certainly true. Visitors to RBH have been banned from a ward while two wards at Christchurch
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Army tank simulator good as PlayStation
PACMAN has made way for the PlayStation at an Army base. Their 1980s tank simulator has been replaced by up-to-date equipment. Soldiers can blast enemy vehicles with 30mm cannon fire before using expensive real life versions. "It's absolutely outstanding
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Consumers confident despite credit crunch
CONSUMER confidence is holding up in the face of the recent credit crunch, figures have showed. Bournemouth based Nationwide Building Society said its Consumer Confidence Index fell by just one point to 98 during October. This put it at the same level
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Little ritual that's so routinely reassuring
WE are such creatures of habit. I mean, I'm all for spur-of-the-moment spontaneity, but there's something uniquely reassuring about routine - why else would we work all our lives if there wasn't? Tomorrow morning I'll visit the same newsagent/ tobacconist
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DANGER DRIVER JAILED
A DRUG-fuelled driver caught on camera speeding through North Dorset at up to 100mph has been branded "an out and out danger" by a judge. After watching a police helicopter video showing Peter McCann's 20-mile terror drive in a stolen car, Judge John
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Poole heroes complete Petersfield rout
POOLE came back with a bang after last week's disappointing trip to Fleet & Ewshot, with an 8-3 demolition job on 10-man Petersfield. Joe White put the Dorset side in front before Sam Butterfield added to Poole's tally early on. Petersfield hit back
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Mysteries of castle uncovered again
HIDDEN strengths - and weaknesses - along with previously unseen architectural treasures have been uncovered during the current building works at Highcliffe Castle. Workmen moved in during August on the current £1.2 million sixth phase in the restoration
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Petition calls for bus route to be restored
"STRANDED" residents demanding a bus service have handed in a petition of more than 300 signatures to Poole council. People living in west Alderney say a bus link to Ashley Road in Parkstone is "vital" for shopping, pensions and charging meter keys.
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HARTLEPOOL CLASH ON SKY
CHERRIES' League One clash against Hartlepool United on November 17 has been switched to Sunday, November 18 and will be live on Sky Sports. The move comes after Nottingham Forest's scheduled televised encounter with Carlisle was postponed. Cherries
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Seagulls dominate league gala
CHRISTCHURCH and New Milton Seagulls went two points clear of the West Hampshire Novice League after hosting their fourth-round gala. Seagulls finished out of the top two in only six of the 54 races as they beat three Hampshire teams. They also recorded
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Poole man on murder charge
A POOLE man has been charged with the murder of Southampton dad Neil Hampson. Tony Paul Wilkinson of Merrow Avenue, was due to make a brief appearance before magistrates in the city after the charges were brought yesterday morning. Detectives from Southampton's
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All aboard for divorce reform
A WOMAN campaigning to stop people being "trapped" by divorce solicitors took her battlebus to the Royal High Courts of Justice. Lucille Turner drove the poster-covered minibus to the highest court in the land and toured the capital in her bid for legal
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Council plea for help to catch fly-tippers
BAGS and waste dumped illegally are "a blot on the landscape", an official has said. East Dorset District Council is appealing for people to report fly-tippers, especially now clocks have gone back an hour, allowing people dumping rubbish extra hours
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UNLAWFUL KILLING VERDICT AT BRIAN TILLEY INQUEST
A FORMER SBS commando from Poole was tortured then shot in the back, an inquest heard today. Brian Tilley, 47, was killed at his girlfriend's home in the lawless al-Dawrah district of Baghdad in May 2004. Five or six gunmen burst into the house
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Wessex ease to Cottage win
WESSEX TeamBath continued their good run of National League One form with a comfortable 3-1 win over Swiss Cottage. The Wessex girls' joy was marred, however, after outside hitter Kerri Olding was carried off with collateral knee ligament damage that
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Spurgeon looking to finish on a high
DORSET'S Kevin Spurgeon will be hoping to end his 'up and down' season on a high in this weekend's final European Seniors Tour event. The 52-year-old Ferndown touring professional is among a select field of just 44 players who tee off in today's first
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Saunders is Hampshire's number one
FORMER Barton-on-Sea professional Kevin Saunders has retained the Hampshire PGA's Order of Merit title for a second year. A season of consistent performances saw New Milton-born Saunders amass a total of 589.07 points, more than 170 ahead of Hockley's
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Win tickets to see 50 Cent
RAP superstar 50 Cent plays the BIC on Sunday - and you could be there for free! We've got five pairs of tickets to give away in a special competition. 50 Cent is touring the UK in support of his new album, Curtis, which includes the Timbaland-produced
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Sick with worry?
AROUND 13 million working days are lost due to stress every year and the latest statistics show it's set to get worse. To some it's seen as a weakness or merely an illness which affects high flyers. But stress is becoming an all too frequent sick note
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Only Boyce 'knows' his future plans
JASON Crump believes only Craig Boyce "knows" whether he really wants to carry on riding or not. Boyce is currently deciding whether to extend his distinguished 20-year racing career after being dropped by Pirates near the end of last season. Many pundits
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APPEAL COURT
LEE Bradbury is hoping to clear his name after seeing red during Cherries' incident-packed League One encounter with Leeds last night. The striker was sent off by Premiership referee Steve Bennett after allegedly elbowing defender Matt Heath midway through
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Obstacle course for school bus run
COACH firm boss Shirley Shore is negotiating an obstacle course to deliver children safely to their school in Somerford. It's been created by a blend of congestion, traffic calming, new parking restrictions... and bureaucracy. Shirley and her husband
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‘Give our school a second chance’
DOZENS of protesters gathered outside Bournemouth Town Hall on Tuesday night to demand a second chance for a primary school after council officers recommended its closure. The move on Townsend School follows the placing of the school in "special measures
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Game’s the winner as police hail fans
ONE of the most notorious sets of football fans came to Bournemouth on Tuesday night - but there was no repeat of the scenes of 1990. Leeds United won 3-1 at Dean Court, 17 years after their last visit when supporters ran riot causing £1m worth of damage
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Dorset Police team apprehend top title
FOUR anglers representing Dorset Police scooped the major team and individual awards during the Police Sport UK National Sea Angling Boat Champion-ships. Held out from Weymouth, there were a total of 40 four-man teams competing from 20 charter boats.
