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M3 reopened following serious crash
A HAMSPHIRE motorway has been reopened after police launched an investigation into a serious accident this morning. Officers closed the M3 between junction 12 and 11, Chandler's Ford to Winchester, northbound following a serious single vehicle
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How long should I walk my dog for? Your questions answered
WE have all seen the memes of dogs trying to hide from their owners set to take them for more 'walkies'. But just how long should we be walking our dogs for? After a lockdown was announced nearly three weeks ago and prime minister Boris Johnson
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"Stay at home": Three paramedics, five police officers and one doctor called to crash
Police are urging people to stay at home after a number of emergency service staff were called to a car crash. North and East Dorset Rural Police were called by the ambulance service just after 9.30pm on Friday night after a car crashed into a tree
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Two more deaths at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital bring Dorset's coronavirus death toll to 62
TWO more people have died of coronavirus in the Royal Bournemouth Hospital bringing the total in Dorset to 62. Figures just released by NHS England reveal the two deaths have been registered in the last 24 hours. Poole Hospital's figure remains
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Man deliberately coughed on police officers in hospital
A VIOLENT man claiming to have coronavirus deliberately coughed on police officers in a hospital. The man had been taken to hospital yesterday after threatening ambulance crews and telling them he was going to jump out of the ambulance on to a dual
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Fun indoor activities - including an Easter egg hunt - for kids this weekend
The Easter weekend is among us - and for many its not gone quite to plan. With the UK in lockdown due to the coronavirus and the worry that brings, it’s more important than ever to make the holiday special. Here are some fun-filled activities
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Six more people die of coronavirus in Dorset bringing the total to 60
SIX more people have died from coronavirus in Dorset bringing the total to 60. Figures just revealed by NHS England show three more people died in the Royal Bournemouth Hospital in the last 24 hours, meaning 23 people have now died there. The
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Everything you need to know about Killing Eve season 3
Fans of the BBC's Killing Eve are in for a treat as the new season drops on Monday, April 13. The award-winning spy-thriller and dark comedy is based on the novel series, Villanelle by Luke Jennings and executive produced by Fleabag’s Phoebe Waller-Bridge
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Sergeant puts together special PPE packs for frontline police
A DORSET Police sergeant who produced dedicated PPE packs for frontline officers hopes the practice may be copied by forces across the UK. Police Federation representative Tim Ward, a patrol sergeant based at Bournemouth, coordinated the special
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Get a slice of the action: Help small business owners donate pizzas to Bournemouth Hospital staff
ALFORNO Ovens founders have set up a fundraiser to support Bournemouth Hospital and its staff by offering free pizza from charitable donations. 'Give a Slice of Love' provides NHS workers in Bournemouth Hospital a lovingly made pizza every Wednesday
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'You will be turned away': FORTY cars sent packing from Dorset beauty spot despite lockdown
There are fears Easter will be 'exceptionally challenging' after more than 40 cars turned up at a Dorset beauty spot the weekend before - despite lockdown rules. While much of the county has been deserted as residents stay at home, some people
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House sparrow tops the county's Big Garden Birdwatch list
THE humble house sparrow has topped the ratings in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch for most sightings in Dorset. Some 7,878 people across the county joined almost half a million across the UK to take part in the survey at the end of January. The
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Could it be you? £1 million lottery prize goes unclaimed in Poole
A £1 million lottery winner in Poole has yet to claim their prize. The winning ticket was purchased for the January 29 draw and the winner has until July 27 to claim the money. National Lottery chiefs have urged the ticket holder to come forward
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Fordingbridge Festival postponed due to coronavirus pandemic
THIS year's Fordingbridge Festival has been postponed due to the coronavirus crisis. The event is organised by Fordingbridge Events Group. Nicky Jenkins, the chair of Fordingbridge Events Group, said: “After much consideration, the committee
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How to keep your dog happy (with a cardboard box and toilet roll tube)
It's National Pet Month and most of us could be spending it indoors thanks to the coronavirus lockdown. But, if you're looking for ways to keep your pet amused, the Dogs Trust has issued some top tips on how owners can keep their dogs happy - with
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What a difference a year makes: Beach deserted as Easter weekend gets started
What a difference a year makes. The packed beaches of Bournemouth on Good Friday 2019 were a world away from yesterday's empty seafront. Last year tourism chiefs in the seaside town rubbed their hands with glee as the sunny Easter Bank Holiday
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Be nice to your neighbours: Warning as people spend more time at home during lockdown
HOUSEHOLDERS across Dorset are being urged to be considerate to their neighbours as people spend more time at home. They have warned that excessive noise and bonfires could cause disputes and lead to problems during the lockdown. "Many people
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Diver spotted in the shipping channel in Poole Harbour warned over breaking exercise guidelines during lockdown
A DIVER was spotted in the shipping channel in Poole Harbour on Tuesday night despite advice to keep away from the coast and avoid water activities. Poole coastguards were called after the diver was spotted at 10.45pm as a ship was escorted through
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Group from Luton travel to Bournemouth beach - but police seize car for no insurance
MOTORISTS venturing out for non-essential journeys have been warned that officers will be out and about this weekend policing the lockdown. It comes as officers were called to deal with a group of people from Luton who had travelled down to visit
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The latest supermarket restrictions including Aldi, Tesco and Iceland
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown in Britain, supermarkets have been at capactiy to meet the nation's needs. As a result, restrictions on the amount of products per customer and increased waiting times for home delivery
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How to keep your dog happy (with a cardboard box and toilet roll tube)
It's National Pet Month and most of us could be spending it indoors thanks to the coronavirus lockdown. But, if you're looking for ways to keep your pet amused, the Dogs Trust has issued some top tips on how owners can keep their dogs happy - with
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Letter: There is nothing good about Coronavirus, but perhaps it has caused us to remember some important things
For Christians, these days are the most significant days of the year. Traditionally, we mark them as ‘The Triduum’, from Maundy Thursday evening to Easter Day. These days mark the journey in which we travel, in our hearts and imaginations, with Jesus
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Twin Sails bridge is closed AGAIN - and no date's been set for re-opening
POOLE’S troubled Twin Sails Bridge is closed again with no date set for when it will reopen. It closed on Thursday to allow for further essential works to be carried out. Drivers were left fuming last year when the bridge was closed for four
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'I really wanted to prove myself for the team, for the fans. I really wanted to show the world what I’m capable of'
WINGER Arnaut Danjuma opened up about the mental struggles of dealing with injury while trying to make an impact at Cherries. The Netherlands international has been plagued by a stress fracture to his foot since the middle of December – he also
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ON THIS DAY: Garry shoulders blame for goal as Cherries beaten at Barnet
ON THIS DAY – APRIL 11 2009 HONEST Ryan Garry carried the can for Cherries’ latest defeat and then admitted it was time for Eddie Howe’s men to start “walking the walk”. Garry took the rap for allowing Paul Furlong to head the winner as Cherries
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Letter to the editor: Coronavirus response was behind other countries
IT has to be remarked upon how very poorly over two months our government has organised national response to the pandemic. Germany, China Wuhan, Bejing, and Shanghi, along with Korea and Taiwan, are all doing far better then the UK in terms of controlling
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Three weeks on lockdown, what's happened in Dorset?
ON the evening on March 23, prime minster Boris Johnson imposed a nation-wide lockdown on the UK in a bid to fight the coronavirus. But just how did the nation get to that point, and what’s happened in Dorset since? The first cases of the virus
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Bournemouth care home is named one of the best in the south west
A BOURNEMOUTH care home has been named as one of the best in the region, according to the industry leading reviews website, carehome.co.uk. Sunrise of Westbourne has been voted as one the top 20 care homes in the South West by residents and their
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Thousands of blind and partially sighted people at risk during coronavirus crisis
THOUSANDS of blind and visually impaired people across Dorset should be included on the Government’s list of those most at risk from coronavirus, a charity says. The Royal National Institute of Blind People has warned that some people with sight
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The giant gold bunny uniting this community at Easter
A GIANT golden Easter bunny is raising spirits at a development in Southbourne. Belle Vue Mansions resident Fiona McArthur decided to place the huge bunny outside the flats to bring smiles to people’s faces during the lockdown. Residents at
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Julia's House financial situation 'devastated' by coronavirus pandemic
DEDICATED staff at a children's hospice are "determined to keep the care service going" despite admitting their financial situation has been "devastated" by the pandemic. Throughout the unfolding coronavirus crisis, families supported by Poole's
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£65,000 for 8 loo rolls - why eBay had to crack down on the coronavirus vultures
Online auction site eBay has introduced tough new rules and suspended hundreds of accounts in a clampdown on people trying to profit from coronavirus panic. And here's why: these eye-watering prices for ordinary household goods were all recorded
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6 places it's illegal to park your car - and pavements could be soon
While the UK is on lockdown, there aren't many reasons to leave the house and jump in your car. But if you do need to make a journey, make sure you don't get caught out by parking your car somewhere you shouldn't. A team of experts from LeaseCar.uk
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The latest supermarket restrictions including Aldi, Tesco and Iceland
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown in Britain, supermarkets have been at capactiy to meet the nation's needs. As a result, restrictions on the amount of products per customer and increased waiting times for home delivery
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Biggest UK grower of orchids for supermarkets turns to selling them direct in coronavirus crisis
A PLANT nursery which is the biggest UK grower of orchids for supermarkets has turned to selling them straight to the public in a bid to salvage trade from the coronavirus crisis. New Forest-based Double H Nurseries normally supplies around 30,000
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'These two thought that during this national emergency they would climb over the fence, putting their lives at risk to enjoy the view.'
A POLICE officer spoke to a couple while patrolling the East and West Cliff who decided to climb over the fence and enjoy the view. It comes as the nation is in its third week of lockdown imposed by government to help fight coronavirus. A post
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When could the lockdown restrictions be lifted? Here's what you need to know
New powers have been given to the police to arrest people who continue to flout coronavirus lockdown rules. Those who ignore the guidance issued by the government will be breaking the law and could face being arrested. Here's what you need
