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Dorset Way crash-motorcyclist taken to hospital
A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital this evening after a collision with a car at the Mannings Heath roundabout in Poole. The collision, which took place at 6.28pm between a Honda motorcycle and a red Ford Fiesta, closed Dorset Way until 7.42pm. The
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Pirates: Kyle still keen on Poole return
MAGNANIMOUS Kyle Howarth admits he is disappointed by his Pirates omission but insists: “I would love to come back.” The British racer said he had enjoyed his time in the skull and crossbones despite being controversially dropped when Pirates re-declared
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Results are in from our Speak Up survey
Throughout April, Francesca and I have been working on all three of our priorities, to help get young people’s voices heard in Poole. In April, we have been working relentlessly on the National campaign- “A curriculum for life”. We have been making
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We don't want addiction centre in our village, say New Forest residents
ANGRY residents are fighting plans to establish a rehabilitation centre for almost 100 drug and alcohol-dependent criminals in their rural idyll. Changing Lanes (12 Step) Ltd is seeking consent to turn the former Linford Park nursing home into
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Hackers may have stolen hundreds of bank details after "malicious attack" on leisure centre system
HUNDREDS of sports centre users may have had their bank details stolen by computer hackers. More than 1,400 people who booked sessions online have been contacted by New Forest District Council following the discovery that someone has hacked into
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Hundreds expected to join weekend bike tribute to Jade Clark
A group of bikers is gathering for a ride into Ringwood in memory of Jade Clark this Sunday. Motorcyclist Tony Wray is hoping to encourage hundreds of fellow riders as he makes his way to the town’s rugby club for a get-together to remember the
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Come to Red Garden party in memory of pilot Jon Egging
AN evening charity event has been launched by Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce in aid of the Jon Egging Trust. The Red Garden Party will be an evening extravaganza taking in the impressive night air displays at this year’s Bournemouth
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Non-league: Bullish Cuffie targets Christchurch title tilt
NEW Christchurch manager Michael Cuffie is targeting the Wessex League title and insists none of his players will follow former boss Graham Kemp to Winchester City. The 50-year-old will be assisted by former Cherries trainee Dave Morris at Priory
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Strawberries, basil, lemon, vodka and new Summer White: the perfect cocktail for summer evenings?
THIS fruity summer drink has been created with Gallo Family Vineyard’s new Summer White –with fruity flavours of apple, pear, citrus and hints of floral notes. Mixed with vodka this sophisticated drink is perfect to serve at a birthday party or
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Police hunt driver who approached teenage girl
POLICE are looking for a driver who approached a teenage girl as she walked along a road. The 16-year-old from Christchurch was walking along Cranleigh Road in Southbourne on Monday at 7.20pm when a black vehicle pulled up alongside her. Police
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Meet Dorset’s new assistant chief constable
DORSET Police has announced that David Lewis has been selected as the new assistant chief constable. The 47-year-old will take up the post in July and is currently working as ACC for the Association of Chief Police Officers office in London.
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I had double mastectomy – and I feel really lucky
A WOMAN who was told she had a 90 per cent risk of developing breast cancer has spoken about her decision to have a double mastectomy. The revelations come as film star Angelina Jolie has also had the same operation for similar reasons. Steph
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Do you recognise man wanted in late-night knife attack?
A 20-year-old man was robbed at knifepoint by three men in Bournemouth's Lower Gardens. Police have released an e-fit of one of the offenders in a bid to catch the attackers. The incident happened sometime between 1.30am and 2am on May 12 in
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Jailed: drunken attacker who subjected girlfriend to terrifying ordeal
AN alcohol-fuelled attacker who held his petrified partner hostage after breaking into her home has been jailed for 18 months. Bournemouth Crown Court heard how Donna Smithers had woke in terror to find Christopher Gudge standing over her, slapping
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Police send out warning
Police are warning horse owners to be on their guard following a spate of thefts of saddles, feed and electric fence batteries from stable fields in the area. Officers have reminded people not to leave any valuable items at stables.
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Poole High Street’s not sleazy, says town centre chief
THE chairman of Poole Town Centre Management Board has defended the High Street following suggestions that part of it has become “sleazy”. Jonathan Sibbett said although the board was not in support of the new sex shop in the pedestrianised section
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We’re standing by Twin Sails bridge, say Poole council
CIVIC leaders insist progress is being made on Poole’s troubled Twin Sails Bridge, despite yet another failure forcing its closure during Monday evening’s rush-hour. The £21.6 million bridge, which has been dogged by technical difficulties since
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Council plans new primary school for Bournemouth
BOURNEMOUTH could get a new primary school by September 2014 to help meet the high demand for places. Bournemouth councillors are being asked to consider a proposal to create a new two-form entry primary school on the site of Avonbourne College
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Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian wanted for I'm A Celebrity
Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian are wanted for the next series of 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'. The US reality TV stars could land the ITV jungle endurance show's highest-ever fees if they agree to take part in this year's contest - though
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Still time to sign up for Poole festival of running
THERE are still places available in one of the south coast’s premier running festivals. More than 2,000 people are expected to take part in Poole Festival of Running, which takes place in Poole Park on June 2. Organisers say it is not too late
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Robert Pattinson ended romance with Kristen after finding Rupert's texts
Robert Pattinson was left "angry and upset" after discovering texts from Rupert Sanders on Kristen Stewart's phone the morning of his birthday. The 'Water For Elephants' actor was looking at his on/off girlfriend's phone when he saw the messages
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Millie Mackintosh to quit Made in Chelsea?
Millie Mackintosh is to quit 'Made in Chelsea'. The 23-year-old heiress will reportedly depart the E4 programme after marrying rapper Professor Green - whose real name is Stephen Manderson - in September, opting to join him on tour in the US instead
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Keith Richards faces £20,000 library fine
Keith Richards could be slapped with a £20,000 library fine. The Rolling Stones star admits he still has overdue fines for books he borrowed and failed to return to his public library in Dartford, Kent, South East England, dating back right back
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Torvill and Dean want David Beckham for final series of Dancing on Ice
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean want David Beckham and Kylie Minogue for the final series of 'Dancing on Ice'. The celebrity skating contest will end after nine seasons We hope a lot of the old competitors will come back too next year and the
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Revealed: the State of Nature in Dorset
Tree sparrows, wild asparagus and the fan mussel are almost extinct in Dorset, a shocking new report into the State of Nature in Britain has revealed. The report, put together by wildlife groups across the country and due to be launched by Sir
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West Region: Jones back to winning ways in Wales
Canford Magna’s Paul Jones won for the first time for ten months by recording the only sub-par round in the Henry Howard Finance-sponsored St Pierre pro-am. His two-under 70 left him two shots clear of Welsh pair Richard Brookman (Creigiau) and
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Events students' success in the industry
DORSET company Farmer Palmers have asked a group of Events students to put on an event for them next Spring. The group, consisting of five first years, Tiffany Gumbrell, Helena Jarman, Mellisa Kunzwa, Molly Kinoulty and Stephen Hill, pitched
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Teenager sexually assaulted by three men at Bournemouth bus stop
AN 18-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by three men near a bus stop in Bournemouth, The teenager was walking past the Gervis Place bus stop towards Westover Road about 1.30am on Saturday May 18 when she was approached by three unknown men who
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Redknapp fined £359 for speeding
FOOTBALL boss Harry Redknapp has been ordered to pay £359 by magistrates after admitting to speeding in Poole. Redknapp had denied exceeding the 30mph speed limit in The Avenue in Poole at a previous hearing in Bournemouth, but changed his plea
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The unsung heroes of the Central Hotel bombing on Bournemouth's bleakest day
IT was perhaps the bleakest day in Bournemouth’s history. A German air raid lasting only five minutes killed at least 130 people, with the wrecked buildings including the Metropole and Central hotels, Beales, Cairns House, West’s Cinema and the
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Voice of Dr Hook brings solo tour to the Tivoli
DENNIS Loccorriere, instantly recognisable as the voice of Dr Hook, is back touring the UK on a major solo acoustic tour that reaches the Tivoli on June 22. The silky smooth vocal maestro behind such hits as Sylvia’s Mother, A Little Bit More and
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Enjoy the greatest hits of The Carpenters
A TRIBUTE to the music of The Carpenters will be staged at the Lighthouse next month. Rainy Days & Mondays: The Carpenters Greatest Hits Live!, comes to the venue on June 7 as part of its current tour. The show features the hits of Karen
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Operatic duo Jonathan and Charlotte bring tour to the BIC
UNLIKELY operatic duo Jonathan and Charlotte are set to embark on their first nationwide UK tour next month that arrives at the BIC Windsor Hall on June 25. Jonathan Antoine and Charlotte Jaconelli, both still just 17, first came to attention during
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Man's body found at foot of Old Harry
THE body of a man has been discovered at the foot of cliffs near Swanage. The man was found at the bottom of cliffs at Old Harry yesterday afternoon. Coastguards and police searched the area after personal belongings were found at the top of
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Mark Knopfler: renowned guitarist is still at the top of his game
The last time I saw Mark Knopfler at the BIC he was not a well man and spent the evening confined to a stool. I’m glad to say he was back on his feet and back at the BIC playing to an appreciative sold out crowd on Tuesday night. This gig was definitely
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The fight on the beaches
RESIDENTS of Bournemouth and Poole can celebrate the fact that local beaches have again been awarded Blue Flag status. Achieving this is probably not as easy as it sounds. There is always plenty in the news about the amount of rubbish people
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Conductor was amazing
A wonderful concert tonight at The Pavilion from the BSO with Kirill and Nicola Benadetti. Everyone excelled themselves. Kirill is just the most amazing conductor. Your interview with him is really interesting, thank you. Jan Goulden, Birch
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Crop circles on the lawn
I AM writing to you to ask if any of your readers have had a similar experience to ourselves. We had an artificial lawn laid in July 2012 and were very pleased with the result. However in February of this year, following the spell of bad weather
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Cherries: We'll keep to financial rules says Mitchell
CHAIRMAN Eddie Mitchell insists Cherries will stick to the Football League's financial fair play rules and look to reduce the club's losses. Promotion to the Championship has brought a new set of guidelines for Cherries to follow with league chiefs
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Military deaths: Bournemouth bombings of 23 May 1943
Military deaths (listed by Air Force and then others) compiled by Jan Gore Jan welcomes further information and readers can email her at jangore3@gmail.com RAF: William Stevens Anthony, Aircraftman 2nd Class, Service No: 1631292, aged 40
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Civilian war dead: Bournemouth bombings of 23 May 1943
Bournemouth civilian war dead 23 May 1943 biographies , compiled by Jan Gore. Jan welcomes further information and readers can email her at jangore3@gmail.com Reginald George Adlem, aged 43, of 7 Orcheston Road. He was born in the September
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Uncovered: the stories of those who lost their lives in the Bournemouth bombings
A RESEARCHER has produced biographies commemorating everyone known to have lost their lives in the Bournemouth bombings of May 23 1943. A German raid lasting only five minutes killed at least 130 people, with the wrecked buildings including the
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Nursing staff are praised
AS a family we would like to thank, The Macmillan Cancer Unit nursing staff and the carers of the day centre in Christchurch for the care and support they gave to our dad and us as a family in the last few weeks our dad was in The Macmillan. Thank
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Big thanks to train staff
I would like to say thank you to South West Trains’ Staff. On Saturday May 18 I travelled up to Southampton from Poole, to visit a friend suffering from cancer. On my return to Southampton station at about 2pm, I was told there were no trains
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Sponsorship is not a problem
Re. Letter from Gordon Cann. I struggle to understand why seeking sponsorship would make policing more remote? In fact, knowing the terrible funding for Dorset Police from central government (I believe it is now the lowest in the country),
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JP Morgan chairman keeps both his jobs after US vote
JP Morgan chairman and chief executive Jamie Dimon will keep both jobs after shareholders backed him. US investors meeting in Florida were voting on whether he would stay as chairman alongside his position in the other top seat as chief executive
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Motorcyclist killed on crash on B3078
A 59-year-old motorcyclist from Hampshire died on Tuesday evening after a collision on the B3078 in Dorset. The accident happened between Cranborne and Horton and involved the rider of the Suzuki GSX and a Mercedes Sprinter van. The rider was
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VIDEO: Man tasered after knife-point attack on couple in car
ARMED police used a taser gun to subdue a car-jacking suspect after a couple were terrorised at knifepoint in West Howe yesterday. The man was chased by police into a private garden where a taser was deployed and he was restrained and arrested
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Brooks gets New Milton managerial post
CALLUM Brooks hopes an inherited love of football will stand him in good stead in his first managerial post at New Milton Town. The 28-year-old son of Cherries head of youth Shaun, and grandson of former England international John, starts his career
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Cherries: Season ticket sales exceed expectations
EDDIE Mitchell admits season ticket sales have exceeded his expectations and says the extra revenue will help Cherries compete in the Championship. Chairman Mitchell had been targeting 4,000 for next season - although the club announced yesterday
