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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Lighthouse, Poole
THE Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s annual Benevolent Fund Concert attracted some major talent to its fee-free ensemble which was directed by firm favourite and enthusiastic, long-time supporter Owain Arwel Hughes. Joined by the lovely Jennifer
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Darts: Mitchell wins Hampshire Open title
SCOTT Mitchell has followed in some illustrious footsteps by triumphing in the Hampshire Open today. The Bransgore-based thrower defeated Paul Gibbs 6-4 in the final to claim the silverware in the prestigious event, which was held at the Novotel
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Road accident causes heavy traffic in Bournemouth town centre
POLICE closed a section of Bournemouth's A338 Wessex Way after a road accident on a major roundabout. The accident happened at the St Paul's roundabout at around 8pm on Sunday. It left traffic gridlocked on the Wessex Way until police closed
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Two people hurt as gas canister explodes at beach hut
TWO people were treated by paramedics after a gas canister exploded at a Bournemouth beach hut. Dorset Fire and Rescue received five calls reporting an explosion at Middle Chine at 3.24pm on Sunday. Two fire crews went to the scene and found
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Fire breaks out in kitchen of Sandbanks cafe
FIRE crews were called to a cafe in Banks Road, Sandbanks, after a blaze broke out in the kitchen. Dorset Fire and Rescue crews were called at 4pm on Sunday but found the fire out on arrival. The fire is thought to have been caused by the build-up
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Cherries: MacDonald confident in Championship potential
MIDFIELD star Shaun MacDonald is confident Cherries will succeed in the Championship – if they can reproduce the form which sealed promotion. MacDonald is relishing the prospect of stepping up a level next season after playing his part in helping
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Motorcyclist dies after collision on Dorset road
A MOTORCYCLIST from Blandford has died in a road accident. The 23-year-old died after his blue and white Suzuki was involved in a collision yellow Skoda car on the A356 at Maiden Newton on Sunday. The rider, from Blandford St Mary, was pronounced
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Young gun Watts is a Milton role model says Beck
CAPTAIN Ryan Beck saw New Milton’s unbeaten start in Division One go up in smoke before singling out teenager George Watts for special praise. Beck was left to rue “giving them too many runs in the field” as Sarisbury Athletic struck an early blow
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Kidner and Metcalfe lead Lymo to victory
SKIPPER Ali Jaffer saw Lymington finally break their Totton & Eling jinx and then hailed the exploits of pacemen Dave Kidner and Matt Metcalfe. Lymington avenged two of the heaviest defeats in Southern Premier League history when they recorded
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Bash suffer first defeat of 2013 season
BASHLEY’S crushing eight-wicket defeat at Ventnor saw the only unbeaten record in the Premier Division bite the dust – after just four rounds of fixtures. A second-wicket stand of 201 between Travis Head and Ollie Mills saw the Islanders chase
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Wimborne Town: Cuss completes double swoop
WIMBORNE have signed Ollie Phillipson-Masters and Sam Griffin as boss Steve Cuss looks to assemble a squad capable of promotion. The Magpies have moved quickly to add ex-Cuthbury utility man Phillipson-Masters from Poppies and lively winger Griffin
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Hamworthy residents warned over spate of thefts from cars
AN INCREASE in thefts from vehicles has resulted in a warning being issued by the Hamworthy Safer Neighbourhood Team to residents to ensure cars are locked. More than 60 per cent of vehicles entered in Poole had been left unlocked. Officers
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Footballers raise funds in memory of Amelia-Grace
TEAMS of footballers kicked off to raise funds in memory of a brave Bournemouth schoolgirl. A seven-a-side tournament at the Littledown Centre was held to raise funds for the charity set up in memory of Amelia-Grace Cooper, who died from cancer
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Pirates: Pawlicki poised to make Poole debut
PIRATES chief Matt Ford has confirmed that new recruit Przemyslaw Pawlicki is set to make his eagerly-anticipated Poole debut tomorrow night. Ford reported that the 21-year-old had come through a practice session after suffering a leg injury in
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Friends of Fisherman's Walk in Southbourne celebrate centenary
THERE were fishy goings on to celebrate the centenary of an historic open space in Bournemouth. The Friends of Fishermans Walk organised a free fishy themed day which attracted several hundred people on Sunday to the area. “It’s been fantastic
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Christchurch honours veterans of the Battle of the Atlantic
PROUD survivors of the longest continuous military campaign of World War Two remembered fallen comrades at a special service held at Christchurch Priory. They were commemorating the 70th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Atlantic, which was
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Coastguard warning as emergency radio channel is blocked
PORTLAND Coastguard has put out a warning urging mariners to be careful not the block the emergency VHF channel following an incident on Saturday. As Coastguard helicopter 104 was on its way back to Lee on Solent at 4.20pm, it located a strong
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'Seven years ago I didn't think I'd be alive today, now I'm helping others fight leukaemia'
SHE spent the first six months of her baby’s life in hospital fighting leukaemia convinced she had a death sentence hanging over her. But following extensive treatment, Wimborne mother of three Natasha Jones, now 35, was finally given the all clear
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Cancer survivor Roz steps out for Twilight Walk in aid of Jigsaw Appeal
A CANCER survivor will be stepping out for a good cause next month to raise funds for a cause close to her heart. Roz Palmer-Bood, 49, was diagnosed with breast cancer in early 2010 and received life-saving treatment at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital
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Charlie Dimmock on being a sex symbol, growing older and life as a singleton
Charlie Dimmock’s remarkably calm as she reveals that her garden has been under attack from a rather unexpected enemy of horticulture. Her pet horse recently escaped its paddock and ran amok, churning it into a muddy mess and leaving it far from
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Bus driver Mike hangs up his keys after 35 years
BUS driver Mike Caldicott has pulled out of the depot for the very last time – after 35 years behind the wheel. The 69-year-old joined Wilts & Dorset bus depot in Ringwood in 1978 after two years’ driving experience with operator Midland Red
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Wave 105 Live, BIC
A WHOLE host of music stars hit the stage for the third Wave 105's Live concert. After a delayed start due to technical problems, dance troop Rough Diamond showed off their skills before the Loveable Rogues hit the stage. The trio, who made
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Poole lifesaver nets major award
POOLE man who has dedicated his career to the saving others has been given a national award. Michael Vlasto, inset, who started working for the RNLI in 1975, received the honorary RNLI Silver Medal, one of the charity’s highest accolades at its
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Allotment to help community grow
GREEN-fingered residents of Churchill Gardens have set up a new allotment, which they hope will draw the local community together. The scheme, backed by Boscombe Regeneration Partnership, has seen two raised containers in the gardens planted with
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Kayakers rescued off Swanage
THREE kayakers were rescued by coastguards after they got into difficulty. The Swanage Lifeboat and Swanage Coastguard Team were called to Anvil Point, near Swanage, on Saturday lunchtime. The vessel Searcher responded and assisted until the
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Walkers meet for centenary event
A PROGRAMME of events has been published for the Fisherman’s Walk Centenary event which happens in Southbourne on Sunday, May 26. The fun starts at 11am when visitors can check out craft and food stalls in the walk or children can take part in
