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Eddie Howe reveals keeping up a regular exercise regime has been 'huge for my own mental wellbeing'
EDDIE Howe revealed how keeping up a regular exercise regime “has been huge for my own mental wellbeing” amid English football’s lockdown. The Cherries boss has now not seen his players or staff in the flesh for one month, with Cherries sent home
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'I think that's where they belong' – Lewis Cook would be 'happy' to see former club Leeds seal return to the Premier League on the pitch
MIDFIELDER Lewis Cook admitted he would be “happy” to see his former club Leeds United return to the Premier League – but believed they would want to seal promotion on the pitch. The England international completed a £7million move from Elland
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'My goal is to keep progressing' – Adam Ellis believes he can claim number one spot at Pirates this season
PIRATES charger Adam Ellis set his sights on the number one race position at Wimborne Road this season and added: “My goal is to keep progressing every year.” The 23-year-old represented Birmingham in the spearhead role in the SGB Championship last
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Injured cyclist found lying in street
AN APPEAL has been launched after a cyclist was found in the middle of the road with serious injuries. A 43-year-old man was found in the road, outside of Bridge Street in Fordingbridge. Officers were called following reports of the injured
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Cherries chairman Jeff Mostyn issues heartfelt message to club's supporters and key workers amid COVID-19 pandemic
CHERRIES chairman Jeff Mostyn issued a heartfelt message to the club’s fans over the Easter weekend and urged people to stay at home and help save lives. The Dorset club have now not featured in match action for more than a month, with the Premier
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What is the Roku Channel and when is it coming to the UK?
There is a new streaming service on the block and this one's free... if you don't mind sitting through the ads. As streaming services take on new customers daily during coronavirus pandemic the UK is getting its fair share of new platforms.
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From nine flats to 30 beds: HMO bid for block in Bournemouth town centre
A DEVELOPER wants to extend a town centre block to create HMO accommodation for more than 30 students. Poole-based Park Place Properties plans to build an extra floor on the block at 15 Wootton Gardens in Bournemouth, which is actually accessed
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Footfall around Dorset's shops and bars falls by 87 per cent during coronavirus lockdown
DORSET residents are following social distancing advice and avoiding shops more successfully than the average UK citizen, data from Google suggests. NHS England’s medical director has warned now is not the time to get complacent, as he urged people
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PICTURES: Little and Large's visits to Bournemouth remembered
ENTERTAINER Eddie Large has been remembered in Dorset, where he and his comedy partner Syd Little played summer shows and filmed sketches for their hugely popular TV series. The comedian died last week at the age of 78 after contracting the coronavirus
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"Remarkable little boy” donates 60 Easter eggs and 15kg of sweets to NHS staff
AN EIGHT-YEAR-OLD boy with additional needs and his father from Poole have shown their support for patients and healthcare staff by donation over 60 Easter eggs and 15 kilograms of sweets. Theo Walker and his dad Andy wanted to help others during
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"We’ve been overwhelmed by people’s kindness": Over 2,000 volunteer to deliver food and medicine
MORE THAN 2,000 people have volunteered to help deliver vital food and medicine to vulnerable people in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole after an urgent appeal for help. Community Action Network (CAN), working with partners across BCP Council
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Letter to the Editor: How can Covid-19 be controlled after lockdown ends?
The Covid-19 lockdown is now in its third week yet the government remains silent on how it will end. While the current emergency makes some home truths unhelpful, explaining where we are going with this lockdown is not one of them. If as a country
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'Thank you NHS': The man showing his appreciation for staff using his Christmas lights
A POOLE man spent four hours setting up a light display on his house for local NHS workers fighting coronavirus. Derek Courtney, 66, puts lights up every year around Christmas time and decided to create a special message to brighten up NHS workers
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Can you help keep the railway moving during the pandemic? Network Rail appeals for help
NETWORK Rail is again calling on former or retired signallers to help keep the railway moving during the current coronavirus event. Network Rail continues to work around the clock, keeping signal boxes and control centres operational. This allows
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She'll spend three months in a tiny cabin – but yachtswoman Pip Hare finds the lockdown tough
YOU might think she would be one of the people best able to handle social distancing, since she faces three months alone in the tiny cabin of a racing yacht. But solo yachtswoman Pip Hare has admitted the start of the coronavirus lockdown was “tougher
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'They’re bringing problems and coronavirus': Anger as second home owners head to Dorset
THERE are fears that visitors will flock to second homes in Dorset. Dorset councillor David Taylor has revealed that several Dorset residents have raised concerns about second home owners leaving the worst-hit cities and heading for their holiday
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Poole artist encourages people to get creative during isolation
KEEPING yourself entertained while in self-isolation or quarantine can be extremely difficult. However, it can be the perfect time to learn a new skill or pick up an old hobby. Poole-based fine artist Jason Anderson is encouraging those stuck
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Keeping Dorset Afloat: New project to support Dorset businesses
POOLE based agency Goose Bay have launched Keeping Dorset Afloat, a new digital initiative to support local businesses and freelancers during the current coronavirus lockdown. Keeping Dorset Afloat have started sharing offers and promotions on
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This teenager is doing 1,000 keepy uppies to raise cash for the NHS
A NEW Milton teenager has set himself a gruelling challenge to raise money for the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic. Callum Taylor, aged 14, decided to raise money for the NHS by performing 1000 kick-ups in one fell swoop. He was inspired
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Singer continues to keep care home residents entertained thanks to virtual shows
A NURSING home in Highcliffe has been using computer technology to keep people entertained during the Coronavirus pandemic, by providing virtual shows for its residents. To protect residents from the virus, visits by relatives and friends have been
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ON THIS DAY: Elphick says victory at Shrewsbury was 'standout performance of the season'
ON THIS DAY – APRIL 13 2013 NEWLY-appointed skipper Tommy Elphick hailed Cherries’ demolition of Shrewsbury as the “standout performance of the season”. Elphick, who has replaced Miles Addison as club captain, led Cherries to a resounding 3-0
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Bournemouth University alumni releases documentary with stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race
A BOURNEMOUTH University alumni Ollie Tunmore has released his documentary 'Drag: Around the Clock'. Ollie's documentary features world-leading drag artists, from RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne to various cast members from both US and
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Dog walkers beware - adders are being spotted, and their bite can be fatal to pets
DOG walkers are urged to be vigilant as there has been an increase in adder sightings. Dave Cumber Vets says it has received a number of reports of adder sightings, particularly around the Fleet area. Although it's not uncommon to see them
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Picture of the Day: Bourne Avenue in the 1970s
Do you remember when the Tesco Metro entrance on Bourne Ave used to be the entrance to the NCP Car Park? Looking back at Bourne Ave shops back in the 1970s it all looks a little different. The redevelopment of the area started at the end of the
