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The new-look Bournemouth Airport terminal has just landed
THE final steps of a multi-million pound transformation at Bournemouth Airport have become a step closer to completion as passengers took their first steps through the new eco-friendly arrivals terminal on Thursday. Holidaymakers arriving
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Social care choice legal ruling mulled over
SOCIAL services bosses are mulling over a legal ruling that could set a precedent for councils who have withdrawn care for vulnerable people. Four people with disabilities won a challenge to Birmingham City Council’s decision that only people with “critical
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Mladic arrest brings hope for justice
THE ARREST of the Bosnian Serb commander Ratko Mladic for war crimes has been hailed as ‘an outstanding day’ for the troubled Balkan region by a Dorset police officer who helped investigate mass graves and summary executions in the country. Former Detective
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Cyclist killed in road accident at Purbeck
A CYCLIST has been killed in an accident along one of Purbeck’s busiest roads. The rider, a man in his forties, was in collision with a car which was travelling in the same direction along the A351, near Wareham. It happened close to
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Have you seen a boat colliding with the surf reef?
AN appeal for witnesses has been launched – but not by the police. In a bizarre twist in the long running surf reef saga, the appeal has come from council bosses. They want to know if anyone has witnessed a boat colliding with the £3m
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Travellers given marching orders
TRAVELLERS camping at a long-stay car park in Ringwood have been given notice to leave from New Forest District Council. The group, who turned up on Wednesday afternoon, had only left the town last weekend after being moved on from Carvers Recreation
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Two Royal Marines killed in Afghanistan
TWO British troops have been killed by a bomb in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said. The Royal Marines from 42 Commando Royal Marines were killed by an improvised explosive device yesterday in the Nad-e Ali District of Helmand Province
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Tributes paid to cyclist
TOUCHING tributes have been paid to a cyclist who died in an accident on one of Purbeck’s busiest roads on Thursday night. Rob Jefferies was a member of Poole Wheelers cycling club and a stalwart of the British cycling scene, riding at a high
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American icon Evel was one of a kind
THERE’S a chance to soak up a rare piece of American history at the inaugural Battistinis California Dreamin’ Expo in Bournemouth this weekend. On show are historic artefacts from the career of the legendary stuntman, Evel Knievel. Speaking to the Daily
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Ready to spring into action
FROM the little boy who once badgered his parents to bring him on holiday to Bournemouth so he could hunt for snakes in the Winter Gardens, Chris Packham’s passion for all things really wild has made him a household name. The Hampshire-based
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Lapland brothers win right to appeal
Two brothers serving jail sentences for misleading thousands of customers at a winter wonderland theme park on the Hampshire and Dorset border have won the right to appeal their convictions. Victor Mears, 67, and Henry Mears, 60, opened the Lapland
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Charges will apply to visit ‘jewel in crown’
YOU will have to pay £5 this summer, and maybe every summer, to visit the ‘jewel in Bournemouth’s crown’. The council is introducing the admission fee for the Russell Cotes Arts Gallery and Museum – but has been accused of ‘shooting itself
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Scallops with Asparagus Tips and Vanilla Hollandaise
Scallops with Asparagus Tips and Vanilla Hollandaise Serves 4 2tbsp white wine vinegar 3tbsp water 1 bay leaf 8 peppercorns 3 free range egg yolks 1 tsp vanilla bean paste 160g unsalted butter, cubed (must be at room temperature) 2 cubes of
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Stourpaine pub gets visit from royal couple
A tiny village shop and post office with a new home in a 19th century pub received the royal seal of approval yesterday. Prince Charles, and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, called in at the White Horse pub in Stourpaine, near Blandford, to
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Family escape house fire in Poole
A FAMILY has escaped a suspected arson attack at their home in the early hours of Saturday. Three fire crews from Poole were called at 2.15am to a semi-detached home in Wavell Avenue. A mum and her 18-year-old daughter had to climb out
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Rugby: Hennings can't wait for Twickenham bow
NUMBER eight Jack Hennings is aiming to banish the memories of Bournemouth’s promotion near miss by securing Twickenham glory. Hennings will tomorrow line up for Dorset & Wilts as they go for back-to-back County Shield titles against Surrey at English
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Bournemouth Sevens: Dunn set to unleash Collier
DAVID Dunn is planning to unleash big Tim Collier as Bournemouth bid for sevens glory. The former Harlequins and Worcester forward, who weighs in at 21 stones, is set to play a part as the Lions aim to secure success in the Bournemouth Sevens Festival
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Speedway: Holder looking to build
PIRATES ace Chris Holder is aiming to continue his World Championship form after declaring himself fit for tonight’s Czech Grand Prix. The 23-year-old Australian will be aiming to build on his triumph in the rain-soaked Swedish GP when he lines up in
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Cherries: Arter has eye on being the middle man
HARRY Arter has set his sights on becoming a central figure for Cherries but admits he has to prove he can fill the void left by the departure of Danny Hollands. The 21-year-old is aiming to claim a regular place in Lee Bradbury’s first-choice line-up
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Cricket: Bournemouth's House set for Afridi test
FROM honing his skills on a Dorset village green to bowling at one of the most destructive batsmen in cricket history, it would be quite a transition for Mark House. But the Bournemouth all-rounder is relishing the prospect of trying to contain legendary
