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'He's been so unlucky' – Daniels has sympathy for fellow full-back Lloyd Kelly's injury-hit start at Cherries
CHARLIE Daniels insisted fellow full-back Lloyd Kelly had been “so unlucky” with injuries in his first season at Cherries. The former Bristol City man, signed by the Dorset club for £13million last summer, is yet to feature in the Premier League
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'Being a speedway promoter is almost a 24/7 job' – Danny Ford on leaving full-time work and fighting his corner with dad Matt – all to ensure Pirates have a bright future
WHILE Pirates wait to begin a new era in the SGB Championship this season - one man who has the club in his blood is ensuring they are equipped for the future. Co-promoter Danny Ford counts this campaign as his first full season at the helm, having
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'We have listened to our supporters' – Cherries will now NOT be using the government's coronavirus job retention scheme
CHERRIES have become the latest Premier League club to perform a U-turn on their decision to use the government’s coronavirus job retention scheme. Two weeks ago, the club announced they would be utilising the initiative for “a number” of furloughed
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Man assisting police inquiries into Christchurch sex assault on 19-year-old woman
A MAN is assisting police in their inquiries following a CCTV appeal in relation to an investigation into a sexual assault in Christchurch. Police had issued a public appeal following the incident, which took place in an alleyway off High Street
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Over 2,000 jobs at risk as Oasis and Warehouse eye administration
Thousands of jobs could be put at risk as two British high street chains prepare to call in administrators. Oasis and Warehouse, which run 90 stores across the country, are expected to appoint big four auditor Deloitte to run the process on Tuesday
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Firefighters cut hole in side of bin lorry to get to burning rubbish inside
FIREFIGHTERS were forced to cut a hole in the side of a bin lorry to remove the contents and ensure a fire was out. Crews from Verwood and Cranborne were initially called to Sixpenny Handley at 10.13am yesterday to reports of a fire in a refuse
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744 more people die in hospitals in England after testing positive for Covid-19
A FURTHER 744 people who tested positive for Covid-19 have died in the past 24 hours, NHS England has said. %headlines(article_ids="18378453", display="headlines") The total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England now stands
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Coronavirus: Five more people die in Dorset after contracting virus
FIVE more people have died in Dorset after contracting coronavirus, latest figures from NHS England have revealed. The total for the county now stands at 79. %headlines(article_ids="18378467", display="headlines") 33 people have passed
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Cheers to Dorset's award-winning gin distillery
Leaving behind a 20-year career as a chiropractor to turn her passion for gin into a full-time business was something of a risk for Ros Nelmes. But the gamble certainly paid off when Dorchester-based Fordington Gin scooped a silver medal at the
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Police helicopter called due to concern for welfare of man in Verwood
POLICE dogs and the NPAS helicopter were called following a report of a concern for the welfare of a man in Verwood on Saturday. They were called to the Ringwood Road area at 12.14pm. The man was found an hour later and given appropriate care.
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The six changes Tesco is making for shoppers this week
SUPERMARKET giant Tesco has announced it is making some changes in stores this week to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The announcement comes as the UK enters another week of lockdown. Some of the changes may have already been implemented
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Why funeral directors are hoping to bring back an old tradition during the coronavirus pandemic
FUNERAL directors across the country are hoping to bring back an old tradition to help provide comfort to those mourning loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic. Funerals are still taking place but with a maximum of 10 mourners and anyone in
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Camp fire started by youths sets heath alight during coronavirus lockdown
A CAMP fire started by youths sparked a heath fire which was tackled by crews from three different stations. Firefighters have urged people to stay at home during the lockdown following the fire at St Leonards last night. Crews from Ferndown,
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Driver travelling more than 100 miles 'to see Durdle Door for the evening' is sent packing by police
A DRIVER travelling more than 100 miles from Hertfordshire "to see Durdle Door for the evening" was sent packing before he reached his destination. %headlines(article_ids="18377486", display="headlines") Police stopped a vehicle on the A31
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Coronavirus: the latest across Dorset and the UK
5:37pm That's all for today's blog, thank you for reading. Have a good evening everyone.
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'She could starve to death': Family's appeal to help six-year-old girl who needs KFC popcorn chicken to stay alive
A SIX-YEAR-OLD girl is at risk of starving to death if her parents can’t get hold of KFC popcorn chicken. Akira Gujadhur suffers from a rare eating disorder meaning the fast food is her main source of nutrition. But the lockdown has seen the
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Coronavirus: Four confirmed deaths in Dorset in the past 24 hours
A FURTHER four people have died in the past 24 hours from coronavirus in Dorset, bringing the total number of deaths in the region to 74. Three deaths occurred in the Royal Bournemouth Hospital and the other at Poole Hospital. The Royal Bournemouth
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Jimmy's Iced Coffee raise £4,000 for NHS staff
CHRISTCHURCH iced coffee brand Jimmys hosted its first virtual quiz for its employees and costumers, raising over £4,000 for NHS Charities Together. Friday April 3 saw the launch of the Jimmy’s Club Quiz, hosted by co-founder of the Iced Coffee
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'His passing is a huge loss': Firefighter dies after being taken ill during shift
AN "EXPERIENCED and professional" firefighter has died after falling ill during a shift. Simon Kaye, a crew member for Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, was taken ill during a "routine" day shift at Christchurch Fire Station this morning
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Police deal with driver who thought picking up a trampoline was an essential journey
Police dealt with a woman who decided picking up a trampoline over Easter weekend was an essential journey. Dorset Police were called out to Ringwood Road, Poole to investigate a vehicle with an insecure load. The driver had collected a trampoline
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Rural landowners warned to brace for fly-tipping spate
THE association representing rural landowners has warned members to prepare for a potential increase in fly-tipping. The CLA says the closure of household recycling centres due to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the scaling back of bin collections
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'We will ride this storm together by staying at home': RNLI's warning
LIFEBOAT crews have stressed the importance of staying at home this weekend despite the sunny weather. A spokesman for the RNLI said: "Should we be called to an incident in the water, it puts unnecessary pressure on our volunteers and other front-line
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Woman found dead at care home
AN elderly woman died in a care home after being discharged from hospital following a fall, an inquest has heard. Rosemary Roberts, aged 97, died at the Malthouse residential nursing home, Bay Road, Gillingham, on March 27, this year. On Tuesday
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“Airbnb is paying lip service" after 'isolation breaks' advertised in Dorset
AN accommodation website which advertised properties available in Dorset for the Easter break has blocked bookings over the coming days after a furious backlash. Up until yesterday morning, more than a hundred properties in the county were still
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Loverocks Festival postponed - but tickets will be valid when new date is announced
THE popular Loverocks festival has been postponed due to the coronavirus crisis. Loverocks was due to take place at St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park on the first weekend in June. Running for four years, the rock and blues festival
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'Bin The Beast': Amount of disposable gloves litter on the rise in Dorset
CAMPAIGNERS are urging residents to 'Bin the Beast' in a bid to fight the coronavirus. The Litter Free Dorset group says the numbers of disposable gloves being discarded incorrectly across the county is increasing. Sophie Colley, from the environmental
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Twins celebrate their 96th birthday with dancing and laughter
ON THE weekend of April 4-5, two residents at Wickmeads care home in Southbourne celebrated their birthday. Twins Connie and Len Quarress celebrated their 96 birthday at the residential and dementia care home on Wickmeads Road. During the party
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'Residents will be particularly frustrated': Anger over Tall Trees appeal dismissal
AN APPEAL against the decision to refuse formal legal permission for the remaining residents of a mobile home site in Hurn to live their permanently has been dismissed. RoyaleLife had hoped to overturn Christchurch council's decision on its Tall
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Gardens view hotel bid to become offices and holiday flats
A TOWN centre hotel by Bournemouth's Lower Gardens could be converted into offices and holiday flats. Luna Hotels has submitted a planning application for the Bourne Park Hotel in Exeter Park Road, formerly known as the Whitehall Hotel. The scheme
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The events that have been cancelled or postponed due to coronavirus
MANY events that were due to take place across Dorset and the New Forest over the next few months have been cancelled and postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Here are just some of them. If you think we've missed something, please email
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“We are being completely overrun”: People still driving to beauty spot to exercise AFTER car park locked up
RESIDENTS have reacted angrily after a large number of people were travelling by car to Throop Mill to walk or cycle down the pathway. Throop Village Conservation group closed the Throop Mill car park which prompted visitors to use the adjacent
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Pre school worker hosts daily keep fit session for her neighbours
A PRE SCHOOL worker is helping to keep her neighbours fit during the coronavirus lockdown by providing them with keep fit style dance sessions and yoga. With many vulnerable and elderly individuals living on their street, Mandy Benjafield and her
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Picture of the Day: Sun halo
Echo Camera Club member Nick Lucas captured this picture of a halo around the sun from St Leonards
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ON THIS DAY: 'Bring it on' says boss Howe as Cherries stay top of the Championship after victory at Reading
ON THIS DAY – APRIL 14 2015 BOSS Eddie Howe hailed as “a real achievement” another memorable milestone in Cherries’ history and also welcomed the pressure of being top of the Championship pile. A 1-0 victory over Reading at the Madejski Stadium
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Business stars are giving free advice
HIGH profile business people including former Dragons Den investor Piers Linney and Apprentice finalist Camilla Ainsworth have been sharing free advice for businesses affected by the pandemic. A series of free webinars was arranged after the postponement
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Letter to the editor: Don't have bonfires or barbecues during coronavirus pandemic
ON a walk this evening, I went by another large fire- things being piled on and the flames roaring. We have people all around us locally- maybe on your street and mine- who are fighting for each breath to stay alive. That’s how it is. On nights
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BCP Council leader to answer question live online
BCP Council leader Vikki Slade will be taking part in a live online question and answer session tomorrow. The session, on BCP Council's Facebook page, is scheduled to start at 12 noon. Cllr Slade said she would be "providing information and answering
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Seaside hotspots 'could become ghost towns' without more cash
SEASIDE resorts reliant on seasonal crowds, like Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, are under threat of becoming “ghost towns” as people stay at home, warn councils. Places heavily dependent on the booming holiday season are anticipating plummeting
