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Cherries: Howe happy after opening of South Stand is confirmed
CHERRIES boss Eddie Howe paid tribute to everyone involved in the completion of the club’s new South Stand after it was passed fit for tomorrow’s Real Madrid game. The new facility received the green light following this afternoon’s inspection
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Concern for missing North Dorset man
POLICE are becoming increasing concerned for the welfare of a missing Sturminster Newton man – with a picture of the man being released. John Wells, aged 37, was last seen at his home address along Honeymead Lane last night, Friday July 19. He
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UPDATED: Get on your bikes Bournemouth, it's time for the Sky Ride
Read a full round-up of the Sky Ride after it took place, see all our pictures and watch video footage in our story here THOUSANDS of cyclists are taking to the streets for the Bournemouth Sky Ride this evening. With something for everyone
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Hostel takeover: Building could become treatment centre
PLANS are being drawn up to turn Bournemouth’s homeless hostel into a treatment centre. Council chiefs looking to address drugs and homeless problems are finalising ideas to change St Paul’s night shelter into a more permanent home for rehabilitation
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Rare French Bulldog toy to go under the hammer
ONCE a child’s toy but now highly sought after with collectors, a pull-along model of a French Bulldog is estimated to sell for £500-800 at a Dorset auction next month. Richard Bromell, from Charterhouse auctioneers in Sherborne, said: “The owner
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UPDATED: Main route into Wimborne reopens after two-car crash
ONE of the main routes into Wimborne was closed this afternoon after two cars crashed. The road was shut in both directions after the crash at Canford Bridge. Police said that a black Land Rover and a silver Honda Jazz collided and one of the
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Paddle boarder rescued after being blown out to sea
A PADDLE boarder was rescued by lifeboat crew after getting blown a mile from shore in strong winds. Portland Coastguard was called and Weymouth RNLI inshore lifeboat was sent to help the stand-up paddle boarder off Bats Head, west of Lulworth
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Judging begins for Britain in Bloom competition
A BLOOMING beautiful East Dorset town has been visited by judges as part of a national competition. Two judges for the Britain in Bloom competition were given a tour of Ferndown by town clerk Ian Jones and head groundsman Keith Wilcox before meeting
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UPDATED: Missing Milford-on-Sea man found
A MAN who went missing from Milford-on-Sea has been found safe and well. Officers said this morning that Andrew Redpath, 67, went missing at around 8pm on Friday from his home in Milford-on-Sea. He was known to often travel to the Christchurch
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Tilly hosts show to fund dream stage school course
A YOUNG performer is calling on the support of the community to keep her on a dream course. Tilly Ingle, 20, was offered a place at the Laine Theatre Arts School in Epsom last year after completing a foundation course. But the cost for each
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Superstars join in Poole school’s opera
SUPERSTAR singers at a school for disabled children have teamed up with the English Touring Opera and Poole High to create a brand new opera. Speakout will be produced by 30 children from Poole High and Victoria Education Centre, which offers specialised
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Firefighters contain heath fire at Bovington
FIREFIGHTERS were called out this morning to tackle a patch of heath alight on army land at Bovington. They were sent out at 9.31am and were able to put out the fire in a patch of undergrowth before it spread. An area of land around five metres
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Cherries mad fans’ 8-year anniversary
TWO Cherries fans will have a “Real” good time celebrating their wedding anniversary at the stadium where they held their wedding reception. Bournemouth’s prestigious friendly match against Real Madrid comes eight years to the day that David and
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Something for everyone in Dubai
It’s Saturday night, I’m in a bar watching Premier League football, an Irish man is murdering Mumford and Sons on stage and our group are enjoying a few beers. Seems pretty normal fare, except I am actually sitting overlooking the Arabian Gulf.
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Veal baked in Hay by Mark Hix
Cooking with hay is an old technique – the hay keeps the heat in and gives the meat a fantastic grassy taste. It’s important to soak the hay before using though, because if it smoulders it will give the delicate veal a flavour you don’t want.
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Drink in the view on a pub walk in Purbeck
Local author Anne-Marie Edwards knows a thing or two about local pubs. And she can also tell you exactly how to get there, while taking in some interesting scenery and stretching your legs at the same time. She already has a number of walking guides
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Spice Crusted Tuna served raw with Charred Watermelon & Avocado Salsa
Nick Atkins is a Michelin star trained chef who perfected his skills in the kitchens of the Academy of Culinary Arts, Chewton Glen hotel, Pebble Beach restaurant and private homes of high-profile clients across the south. He is the co-founder and
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Sean Lock: I'll make you laugh like a drunken horse
It’s been too long since Sean Lock last visited Poole, but he promises to make audiences “laugh like a drunken horse” when he brings his new show to the Lighthouse. The British Comedy Award winner is hitting the road with his new stand-up show,
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Joanna Lumley: why I'm backing the Big Butterfly Count
She’s banged the drum for the Gurkhas, she’s the ambassador for an initiative to combat climate change and waste – but most recently, actress and keen gardener Joanna Lumley has turned her attentions to the plight of the humble butterfly. Backing
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Drink your greens: get your five a day with these three smoothie recipes...
If you buy one thing this summer, make it a blender. Since completing Dorset trainer Jango Alptekin’s six-week Body Transformation, I’ve had a food epiphany. The easiest way to get your five a day and make a meal in a hurry is to get to grips with
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Laughter sets tone for young vicar Ben
IT WAS standing room only at the back of St Mary’s Church in Bransgore as clergy and community leaders, parishioners and friends gathered for the Rev Dr Benjamin Sargent’s licensing ceremony. The ceremony is rich in tradition, but was full of laughter
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Have to heed planning law
IN response to ‘name and address supplied’ regarding the proposed development recently refused planning permission at Bear Wood (Letters, July 16), the desire for any council to maximise employment opportunities does not mean overriding their planning
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Information on keyed car
I WOULD like any information on the idiot that keyed my vehicle from front to back at Poole Quay between 2pm and 4pm on Monday, July 15. I have been informed that the probable perpetrator had an altercation with another person prior to me parking
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Council needs to brush up on litter
BOURNEMOUTH council claims to be rejuvenating the Boscombe area and yet I have been three weeks phoning and getting nowhere about the dirty streets around the Walpole/Hamilton and Carysfort Road area. I am told the council does not know when this
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Bookseller’s choice of the week: A Race For Madmen by Chris Sidwells
Phew, what with the Lions’ humiliation of the Aussies and Andy Murray’s historic Wimbledon win – the first Brit champion not wearing long trousers (let’s all punch the air) – it has been a summer to savour. But the tension is not over at the Tour de
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Release of the Week: Second Honeymoon by James Patterson and Howard Roughan
JAMES Patterson’s penchant for producing murder mystery is unrivalled in the literary world. The author who has brought us the likes of Alex Cross and Detective Michael Bennett offers up his latest collaboration, this time with Howard Roughan,
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Meet the artists behind a new exhibition at the BIC
A MINI Montmartre will be created at the BIC with live drawing and painting amid 144 pieces of art by 50 artists. The Bourne lounge will become like the well-known artists’ area of Paris with visitors able to chat to an artist working amid the
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Ready for Madrid mania
IT should be a memorable weekend. The weather is set to be great again. The beaches will be packed as tens of thousands of visitors head south to spend their money in the local economy. The Skyride will be turning Bournemouth into a family
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£2m payout to ex-soldier who sustained brain injury in high-speed car crash
A FORMER soldier who suffered devastating injuries in a high-speed car crash has been awarded a £2 million settlement. Tom Burt was serving at the Fallingbostel Army base in Germany in June 2006 when he was the passenger of a car that smashed into
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Council work with riders
I FIND it ironic that Mike Chalkey (Letters, July 16) has chosen to express his misguidedly jaded views on cycling in response to an article promoting Bournemouth’s first ever Night Sky Ride event – an event which will see people of all ages and abilities
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Arsonists behind latest heath blaze
ARSONISTS are believed to have caused a large heath fire which came within metres of homes at Poole yesterday evening. Around 40 999 calls were made at around 6.25pm as the blaze took Hold at Bourne Bottom. The fire covered an area measuring
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No defences: Anger as travellers move around leaving councils facing battle to stop them
COUNCILS in Bournemouth and Poole say there is little they can do when travellers “break down their defences” and set up illegal encampments. The boroughs have been plagued this week by two sets of traveller encampments that have been kicked off
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Cherries: Howe has Championship starters in mind
EDDIE Howe revealed he has his Cherries’ starting XI for the Championship curtain-raiser against Charlton in his head – but urged his squad to change his mind. On the eve of Cherries’ showpiece friendly with global giants Real Madrid tomorrow (
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Seventh lady to lift Leven Handicap is Noble achievement
FOR only the seventh time in 110 years, the Leven Handicap Trophy has been won by a lady – Cheryl Noble. The Dudsbury player won in a play-off with Rob Pitt (Ferndown) and home player Danny Anderson after all three players carded net 67s. The
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MCCA Championship: Top two in to boost Dorset batting
Nick Park and Lewis McManus return to open the batting as Dorset look to revive their MCCA Championship season against Herefordshire tomorrow. Park, who plunders runs in the Southern League for New Milton, will join wicketkeeper McManus at the
