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Poole edge closer to title glory
MANAGER Tom Killick believes Poole Town’s latest step towards glory could have a damaging effect on the morale of their rivals. Michael Charles hit a last-gasp leveller as Dolphins rescued a 1-1 draw at Sholing to extend their commanding lead over
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New Milton resign from the Wessex League
BASHLEY’S move to Fawcett’s Field has moved a step closer with the news that New Milton Town have resigned from the Wessex League. Linnets gave notice to quit just before the March 31 deadline – but the club confirmed they also still have the option
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Cherries: Howe hails defensive effort after latest clean sheet
BOSS Eddie Howe saw Cherries steal a march on their League One promotion rivals and then heaped praise on his players for their defensive efforts. Brett Pitman bagged the only goal of the game as Cherries opened a three-point gap in second place
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Perrett's Verdict: Cherries 1 Scunthorpe 0
ALTHOUGH ‘boring, boring Bournemouth’ is a tag which cannot be levelled at Cherries this season, supporters would undoubtedly settle for ‘one-nil to the Pitman’ from here on in. For the fourth time in their past five victorious games, promotion-chasing
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Hola! Mexican students arrive in Bournemouth for biggest ever Cultural Festival
HUNDREDS of Mexican students have arrived in Bournemouth for the biggest-ever EF Inter Cultural Festival. Around 800 young people and 75 teachers will spend two weeks in the town and will take part in a wide range of activities. The 13- to
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Bournemouth's new food waste scheme will help recycling rates
A NEW food waste recycling scheme will be rolled out in Bournemouth to help boost the town’s impressive recycling rates. The town already has one of the best recycling rates in the country, sending just 19 per cent of waste to landfill. And
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Friends saddle up for cycle ride in memory of soldier Warren Jackson
FRIENDS of soldier Warren Jackson, who died in a motorbike accident on the A31 in 2011, will complete a cycle ride in his honour this summer. Mr Jackson, known affectionately as Jacko, was a career soldier with almost 25 years’ service, including
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Verwood dentist's surgery appeal
A LANDOWNER who hoped to build a dentist’s surgery in Verwood will appeal against the council’s rejection of the plans. Ian Spencer, who now lives in Spain, applied for planning permission to put a single-storey building on scrubland in Howe Lane
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Bournemouth social care services shake-up could save public £565,000
A WIDE-ranging overhaul of Bournemouth’s adult social care services will save money and improve the experiences of users, it is claimed. Cabinet members unanimously approved a package of measures, which together will “transform” adult social care
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Matchday Live: Cherries v Scunthorpe
Brentford lost 2-0 at MK Dons and Sheffield United were held 0-0 by Carlisle at home. Could not have gone much better for Cherries. Thanks for joining us.
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Campaign to cut cycling casualties launched
JUST weeks after Bournemouth was named the third most dangerous place for cyclists in England, a campaign has been launched to help cut casualties. Latest accident figures for 2011 show that 137 cyclists were injured in Bournemouth with 21 adults
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Poole teenager is signed up by talent agency and stage school
A Poole teenager looks set to see his name in lights after being signed up by the south’s first public stage school and a top talent agency from London. At just 13-years-old William Hurst from Bearwood is already showing signs of forging a promising
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Easter holiday fun in full flow despite winter weather
BITING winds failed to deter people from enjoying Easter holiday fun across the area. There was something for all ages at Boscombe Chine Gardens, with face painting, storytelling sessions and nature trails for younger visitors and live music for
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Visitors upset by anti-tourist views
I THOUGHT you may be interested in a comment a 'visitor' made when she came into the Hayloft Gallery in Christchurch today to see my exhibition. The man and wife come to Christchurch to stay very regularly, and live in Kent. The wife
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Climbing facilities instead of a cinema
I THINK we need something which will be used all year round by residents and tourists and suggest a first class Indoor Climbing Wall. We do have a local mountaineering club, The Wessex, which celebrated its half century last year and as a past member
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Drivers taking risks will lead to deaths
ROY Harvey claims (‘Motorists need to improve abilities’, Letters March 25) that “drivers forced to drive at minus 40mph will lose concentration and in so doing lose what little skill they have. The result will be greater danger for pedestrians, cyclists
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Adapting to new recycling system is hard
I WHOLE-heartedly support recycling and welcome the council’s efforts to improve its record, but at nearly 83, adjusting to a new system is challenging. Where do you put them? I have the usual bins plus a very useful one for garden waste. I don
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Bournemouth to host first family adventure festival
BOURNEMOUTH will host its first family adventure festival this year, showcasing a range of adrenaline-fuelled activities. The festival will take place from Friday, May 31 to Sunday, June 2 at the BIC and adjacent areas. The Animal bike tour
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WIN: a weekend break to Herm Island!
Herm Island is considered the Jewel in the crown of the Channel Islands, nestling just 3 nautical miles to the East of Guernsey. Visitors and Islands enjoy true peace and tranquillity, with the freshest of air on this tiny Island that has no cars
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Toyah pampered by student beauticians
STARS of the play Hormonal Housewives were treated to a special pampering session courtesy of students from Poole and Bournemouth College. Toyah Willcox joined co-stars Julie Coombe and Sarah Buckley at Poole Lighthouse to relax before the show
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Learning lessons about unfairness
SCIENCE students at Highcliffe School, like others all over the country, have been putting a lot of effort into GCSE course work. The trouble is, they were doing the wrong work. Through no fault of their own, they have been carrying out tasks
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In The Dock: Bournemouth
LOUIS DAVID SOUTAR aged 24 of Chestnut Avenue, Bournemouth. Admitted burgling the vault at the Winchester pub and stealing a Pioneer CD deck to the value of £1,200. Dealt with at Bournemouth Crown Court and sentenced to three months’ imprisonment.
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In The Dock: Poole
DAMIAN DANCZYSZYN aged 27 of Blandford Road, Poole. Admitted driving a Jaguar through a red light on the A350 Holes Bay Road junction with Sterte Road, Poole. Fined £75. To pay victim surcharge of £15. Costs £35. Licence endorsed with three points.
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Shakatak bring the funk to Lighthouse
EIGHTIES chart toppers Shakatak strut their stuff at the Lighthouse in Poole on Saturday. The group – whose hits included Down On The Street and Night Birds – promise an exciting night of smooth jazz, funk and soul. Joining original members
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In The Dock: Christchurch
CHRISTOPHER GEORGE DIBBEN aged 21 of Burton Road, Christchurch. Admitted criminal damage of a wall and electric entry intercom system belonging to Bournemouth Church Housing Association to the value of £344.47. Discharged conditionally for 18 months
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UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Thugs who attacked swans with crossbow are 'lowest of the low'
THUGS who killed one swan and wounded another in a crossbow attack have been condemned as ‘the lowest of the low’. The birds, which legally belong to the Queen, were discovered after being brutally speared with bolts near Bournemouth’s Throop Mill
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Queen of glamour, Joan Collins, tells stories at the Pavilion for one night only
HOLLYWOOD royalty Joan Collins will be appearing for one night only in Bournemouth later this month. The Pavilion Theatre will host One Night With Joan on April 24. This promises to be an anecdotal evening featuring the stories and secrets of one
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Dominic Kirwan gets Live and Personal at Lighthouse
IRISH crooner Dominic Kirwan will be coming to the Lighthouse next week. One of the most sought-after acts for over two decades the genial entertainer will be coming to town on April 11. The show is part of his brand new Live and Personal tour
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Cherries: It's time to prove ourselves says skipper Elphick
CAPTAIN Tommy Elphick says promotion-chasing Cherries are determined not to be “nearly men” and admits: Now is the time to prove ourselves. Elphick issued a rallying cry as Cherries prepared to continue their bid for League One glory during the
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Cherries: Brett has an all-round game says Fletch
STEVE Fletcher believes Brett Pitman’s all-round quality puts him among the League One elite and he insists: “There is more to him than just goals.” The Cherries legend is convinced that his colleague is one of the third flight’s finest – and not
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Linnets defeat Poppies to boost survival hopes
DEPLETED New Milton Town defied their lack of players to give themselves a fighting chance of dodging the Wessex Premier drop. Linnets registered a potentially priceless 2-0 home win over Bournemouth Poppies on Saturday - despite having no fit
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Rugby: Dunn sees red over Tom's sending off
ANGRY David Dunn claimed a controversial refereeing decision had contributed heavily to Lions’ dramatic defeat at Launceston. Leading 22-16 against the Cornish big guns, Bournemouth were reduced to 14 men when referee Jonathan Healy dismissed Tom
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Gray praises players as Bash end winless away run
BOSS Frank Gray expressed his delight at Bashley’s overall performance after watching his men finally end their lengthy winless run on the road. Bash claimed their first away victory in 10 league games by beating Bedworth United 3-0 to halt a poor
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Scrapstore search for craziest creators in Boscombe
DORSET Scrapstore are hoping to discover Bournemouth’s craziest creators at a Bonkers in Boscombe event on Saturday, April 6. The event will see ten teams compete to rummage through the Scrapstore’s collection of re-claimed materials and create