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'We have missed him' – Lewis Cook reveals David Brooks was 'sharp as ever' in training before comeback was halted
CHERRIES midfielder Lewis Cook revealed how David Brooks was looking “sharp as ever” on his return to training – before the coronavirus pandemic halted the Welshman’s comeback. Brooks has not kicked a ball competitively this campaign, having undergone
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10 things to help you ease anxiety around coronavirus
Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. Taking care of your mental health is as important as taking care of your physical health. This means that, while you’
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Missing Christchurch woman Rachel Fulford is found
A CHRISTCHURCH woman who went missing earlier today has been found, police have said. Police received a report raising concern for the welfare of 30-year-old Rachel Fulford at 12.59pm on Monday, April 6. Following searches by officers, she
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Coronavirus: 241 positive tests confirmed in Dorset
ALMOST 250 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Dorset. The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 241, according to Public Health England. A total of 126 tests have come back positive in the Dorset Council area. While 115
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Foreign Office latest advice: 'Avoid all non-essential travel indefinitely'
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) have told Britons to postpone all foreign travel 'indefinitely' as the coronavirus crisis continues. Initial advice was issued on March 17, urging everyone not to travel abroad for 30 days, but this has
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'We will get a different rider in Steve Worrall this year'
OWNER Matt Ford said he was “so pleased” to secure the services of Steve Worrall for 2020 and insisted: “I always found him tough to beat.” The St Helens-born star, a twin brother to former Pirates ace Richie Worrall, became the first rider confirmed
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Pep Guardiola's mother dies after contracting coronavirus
THE mother of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has died after contracting coronavirus, the club have confirmed. City said in a post on their official Twitter account that Dolors Sala Carrio had died aged 82, in Manresa, Barcelona. "Everyone
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Have you seen Rachel? Appeal for help to find 'upset' missing woman from Christchurch
POLICE have appealed for the public's help to trace an "upset" woman missing from Christchurch. Rachel Fulford left an address in Salisbury Road just before 1pm today in a white Kia Sportage with the registration number HG12 FWW. She is described
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WATCH: This is how Bournemouth beach looked at the weekend as people stayed home
POLICE have praised the public after footage showed Bournemouth beach was deserted on one of the sunniest Sundays of the year so far. The empty sands were filmed from the NPAS South West helicopter as it returned to base from a job in Poole.
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Football Association staff to take wage cuts of up to 30 per cent
THE highest-paid staff at the Football Association will take wage cuts of up to 30 per cent as the organisation tries to manage the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. FA chief executive Mark Bullingham outlined the cost-saving measures in a message
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403 more people die after testing positive for Covid-19 in England
A further 403 people, who tested positive for Covid-19 have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 4,897. The patients were aged between 35 and 106-years-old. NHS England said 15 of the 403 patients
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Police appeal to find 12-year-old girl from Poole
AN APPEAL was launched to find a missing 12-year-old girl from Poole. Police had been carrying out searches to find Shannon Lewis, who had gone missing on the morning of Monday, April 6. Officers launched an appeal to find her shortly after
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Premier League rights holder seeks to halt payments
A STREAMING service has written to the Premier League to defer payments due to the suspension of competition. DAZN, which holds rights to stream all English top-flight matches in Brazil, Canada, Japan and Spain, is in negotiations to halt payments
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Flying full-back Stacey wants to help boost Cherries' attacking credentials
FLYING full-back Jack Stacey insisted there was “a lot of improvement still to come” for him at Cherries – and he wants to give Eddie Howe’s side more of an attacking edge. The talented defender, who today celebrates his 24th birthday, has registered
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British Gas engineers to deliver food parcels for those 'desperately' in need
British Gas and Scottish Gas engineers are now delivering thousands of food parcels – to help struggling food banks and those 'desperately' in need. The energy and home services provider is currently only attending emergency callouts
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Travel review: The Bahamas
Hurricane Dorian caused devastation when it swept through the Bahamas. But it’s business as usual in Great Exuma, discovers David Young It’s a question sure to interrupt any daydream. I’m enjoying a lavish breakfast in the Bahamian haven
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Hall admits she is 'missing the tour family' amid the coronavirus pandemic
DORSET star Georgia Hall admitted being away from playing on tour made her realise “how much I love what I do”. The 23-year-old is currently keeping up her fitness at her new home near Parkstone, while professional golf is shut down amid the coronavirus
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Huge fire at Dorset manor house being tackled by 60 firefighters
MORE than 60 firefighters are currently tackling a huge blaze at a Dorset manor house. Over 60 firefighters are currently dealing with a large roof fire at a Manor House between #Dorchester and #Yeovil thanks to @DSFireUpdates @swasFT @dorsetpolice
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Debenhams on brink of collapse as administrators appointed
Department store chain Debenhams is on the brink of collapse after bosses confirmed it has filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators, affecting around 22,000 workers. In a statement, Debenhams said: "Department store group Debenhams today
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PICTURED: First look at respirators made by Wareham sails maker and British F1 team
A SAILS producer in Wareham is working in collaboration with British motor racing team McLaren and engineers and medical staff from the University of Southampton to produce personal respirator for frontline healthcare staff tackling the COVID-19 pandemic
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NHS frontline workers receive thank you posters from Cubs and Beavers
A CUB and Beaver Scout group in the New Forest have shown their appreciation of the hardwork being carried out by frontline healthcare workers by making posters and picture cards to say thank you. Children from the Cub and Beavers troops from the
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Man found dead of overdose on New Year's Day
A MAN found dead in his house on New Year's Day died of a drugs overdose, an inquest court has heard. Ross Harold Barnes, of Blandford Road, Poole, was found at his home address on January 1, 2020, by his daughter and ex-wife. On Monday (March
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This school is making PPE for NHS staff using its 3D printers
SCHOOLS across Dorset have attempted to answer the call for more protective equipment for frontline workers by donating and making PPE for NHS staff. With many schools across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch closed due to the coronavirus outbreak
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Saturday Kitchen Live to air every day under the new name of Daily Kitchen Live
Popular cooking show Saturday Kitchen Live will now be airing everyday on BBC One to keep the public entertained during the lockdown. The BBC has confirmed that they will be broadcasting the series on a daily basis, under the new name Daily Kitchen
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How to get home repairs carried out if you're renting or have a council house during coronavirus
Guidance on how to get urgent home repairs carried out safely has been issued to those in rented accomodation and council houses. The ongoing lockdown won't stop any unexpected problems happening in your home. In fact, increased usage of certain
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Woman bitten by large St Bernard-type dog as she walks in a field
POLICE are hunting the owner of a large St Bernard-type dog after a woman in her 60s was bitten as she walked in a field. Officers have appealed for help to trace the woman, who had three other dogs with her, after the incident on the North Dorset
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Five good news stories you may have missed from over the weekend
We know a lot of people are trying to avoid too much news at the moment - and we completely understand why. But there was lots of lovely news to report over the weekend, so we've rounded up five of our favourite stories for you. PHOTO:
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PFA chief Gordon Taylor angry at health secretary Matt Hancock comments as Premier League player wage row rumbles on
GORDON Taylor expressed his astonishment at Health Secretary Matt Hancock's continued attacks on players as the PFA chief executive called for clarity on club finances as pay cut talks rumble on. Football has come under scrutiny as the coronavirus
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Five crews tackle gorse fire at Winfrith Heath
FIVE crews battled a heath fire and a drone was used to check hotspots at Winfrith Heath last night. Crews from Wareham, Bere Regis, Dorchester, Poole and Weymouth were called at 8.23pm. They discovered one hectare of gorse alight, which was extinguished
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PHOTO: Message discovered on Bournemouth Beach pays thanks to NHS frontline staff
A HEARTFELT message thanking the NHS has been marked on Bournemouth Beach. The large tribute to frontline staff working hard amid the coronavirus pandemic was spotted by passers-by on Saturday evening. It is not known who created the imprint
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Coronavirus: the latest across Dorset and the UK
5:34pm Mr Raab ends the news conference afirming the government's commitment to support businesses that have been left
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Police cordon outside property for six hours during 'concern for welfare' incident
POLICE and ambulance crews spent six hours outside an address in Bournemouth following concerns for the welfare of a man inside. A cordon was put in place to protect the public during the incident in Redhill Drive last night. A spokesman for
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Coronavirus: Who is your community hero? We want to know
Nurses, doctors, paramedics and NHS workers are rightly getting plaudits for their incredible work on the frontline of battling coronavirus. But we know from your messages, letters, tweets and comments that there are SO many people going out of
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Coronavirus: Cases in Dorset rise by seven
THERE are now 180 coronavirus cases in Dorset, latest Public Health England figures have revealed. The BCP Council area has 85 cases, a rise of three, while the Dorset Council area has 95, a rise of four. It means the total in the county has
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Coronavirus: Six more people die in Dorset bringing county total to 28
A TOTAL of 28 people across Dorset have now died after contracting coronavirus, latest figures from NHS England have confirmed. Nine people died while under the care of the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with
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Man in face mask charged with 'contaminating goods in supermarket'
A man has been charged for allegedly contaminating goods at a supermarket in west Dorset. At around 2pm on Friday, April 3, a man entered Lidl on St Andrews Road, Bridport, wearing a face mask and gloves. He allegedly lowered the face mask and
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Marwell Wildlife has launched a fundraising campaign to help Marwell Zoo during coronavirus lockdown
HAMPSHIRE conservation charity Marwell Wildlife has launched a fundraising campaign to help cover animal costs at Marwell Zoo during the coronavirus shutdown. Despite Marwell Zoo being currently closed to the public, it remains operational for its
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Bournemouth young people charity launch urgent appeal for funding
A CHARITY which supports homeless and vulnerable young people in Bournemouth has launched an urgent appeal in order to be able to continue operating during the coronavirus outbreak. Alabaré Christian Care and Support currently run two homes in Bournemouth
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Bournemouth University donates safety equipment to NHS frontline staff amid the coronavirus pandemic
A UNIVERSITY has donated essential safety equipment to NHS frontline workers amid the coronavirus outbreak. Staff from Bournemouth University sent boxes of personal protective equipment (PPE) to the distribution centre for NHS Trusts, which send
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More key workers to have free access to Beryl Bikes
A CYCLE company is inviting frontline staff in Bournemouth and Poole to use their bikes for free following council funding. It comes as Beryl and BCP Council announced plans to further assist key travel for frontline staff during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Mystery surrounds cause of crash that killed woman on rural Dorset road
EXACTLY what led to a crash that killed a woman who was driving home after watching AFC Bournemouth with friends will never be fully known, it emerged at coroner's court this week. Jane Susan Whitham, aged 77, of Market Place, Blandford, was pronounced
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Royal Bournemouth and Poole hospitals agree to take part in coronavirus trial
TREATMENTS for adults with the coronavirus are to be tested at Royal Bournemouth and Poole hospitals after they agreed to take part in a new nationwide trial. Their patients with Covid-19 will be offered the opportunity to take part in the University
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Unveiled: £1m support fund to help charities struggling during coronavirus crisis
THANKS a million. A local grant-giving organisation is today launching a huge financial support fund to help charities and community groups struggling to provide vital support during the coronavirus crisis. Many charities are on the brink because
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Prison for man who coughed at police and said 'have some of the coronavirus'
A MAN who coughed and sneezed at police officers and said ‘have some of the coronavirus’ has been jailed. Martin Barry Turner, aged 50 and of Capstone Place in Bournemouth, was sentenced to 24 weeks in prison at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Thursday
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ON THIS DAY: Howe's men keep up charge for League One promotion after victory over Notts County
ON THIS DAY – APRIL 6 2013 EDDIE Howe saw Cherries mark Grand National day by extending their lead in second place and then said he felt their rivals were still favourites in the race for automatic League One promotion. Matt Ritchie’s double
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Agency takes three days to build coronavirus website for community
A DESIGN and digital agency took just three days to create a website pulling together information to help people during the coronavirus outbreak. Poole-based Salad created Dorset Hub as a way of pulling together offers of support and solidarity
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Bournemouth care home resident celebrates 109th birthday
A RESIDENT at a care home in Bournemouth celebrated her 109th birthday with a tea party and a birthday card from HM The Queen. Pat Corbin, who has lived at RMBI Care Co. Home Zetland Court for three years, celebrated her special milestone with her
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The UK's largest choir hopes to connect people with online sing-alongs
THE LARGEST contemporary choir in the UK is to host live daily singing session as part of their campaign to ‘Keep Britain Singing’. Rock Choir, which has over 32,000 Members participating in approximately 400 local communities across the UK, aims
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Crochet pattern design helps unite thousands with rainbow design
A BOURNEMOUTH resident has joined in the campaign of putting rainbows in windows by designing a crochet pattern for people to download and make across the world. Crochet pattern designer Kerry warren, who runs Kerry Jayne Designs from the comfort
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Monthly rent must still be paid where possible, say landlords
LANDLORDS are calling for a clear statement from the government in response to campaigners’ calls for rent payments to be stopped during the coronavirus crisis. An increasing number of landlords are contacting the National Residential Landlords
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Inquest opened into man found dead in Sovereign Centre carpark
THE INQUEST into a man found dead in the Sovereign Centre carpark has been opened. Trevor Vernon, 40, was found unresponsive in the carpark on February 18, coroner Brendan Allan told the inquest. An ambulance was called, paramedics attended
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Letter to the Editor: NHS needs equipment not applause
APPLAUSE for the NHS workers? Of course, but they are doing what they have always done, which is to cope with all the stresses and strains involved in doing a difficult job with limited resources. Why not go and bang your drums outside Boris’
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Some businesses still hiring amid hopes of turning the tide later in 2020
SOME businesses are still set to grow and recruit and there is hope of turning around the economy in the second half of the year, it has been predicted. Bloomberg’s senior UK economist Dan Hanson recently suggested the tide could turn later this