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Premier League clubs remain committed to completing the 2019-20 campaign but 'all dates are tentative' amid COVID-19
THE PREMIER League’s “objective” remains to complete the 2019-20 campaign but a spokesperson admitted: “At this stage all dates are tentative while the impact of COVID-19 develops.” All 20 clubs, including Cherries, were today represented as chiefs
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Coronavirus: Three more deaths in Dorset taking total to 84
THREE more people have died in Dorset after contracting coronavirus, NHS England has confirmed. The latest figures show that 84 people have now passed away in Dorset. 36 of those deaths have come at the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals
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Coronavirus: 847 more patients die in UK after testing positive for coronavirus, bringing total to 14,576
A total of 14,576 patients have died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Thursday, the Department of Health said, up by 847 from 13,729 the day before. The new comes after the Health Secretary described the
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Online darts has been a 'blessing in disguise' for Scott Mitchell
BRANSGORE thrower Scott Mitchell admitted taking to the oche online this week had been a “blessing in disguise” to help him keep match sharpness. The 49-year-old has been part of the ‘A Night At The Darts’ League run by Modus Darts Events and Management
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'We will see what is the best option for me after football'
GOALKEEPER Asmir Begovic said he would keep his options open for life after football – but admitted for now he was missing the game a lot. The Bosnian stopper, currently on loan at AC Milan from Cherries, is trying to keep busy away from the game
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Holiday home opened to NHS staff free of charge
A HOLIDAY park has offered free accommodation for NHS staff fighting the coronavirus outbreak. Shorefield Holidays has decided to utilise their unoccupied caravans at Forest Edge Holiday Park in St Leonards to help staff working on the frontline
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Urgent calls for help in fight against fly-tippers across Dorset
COUNTY chiefs are asking people to help in the fight against fly-tipping. Trips to a household recycling centre are not listed under central government reasons for essential travel, so council's have temporarily closed them. On Thursday, the
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'He was one of the greats': Lord Montagu pays tribute to motorsport legend Sir Stirling Moss
THE owner of the Beaulieu Estate, home of the National Motor Museum, has paid a moving tribute to motor racing legend Sir Stirling Moss. Sir Stirling OBE passed away last week, aged 90, after a long illness. Ralph Douglas-Scott-Montagu, 4th Baron
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Church's multi-million pound plans for new home across road from current "inadequate" facility
MULTI-MILLION pound plans for a church in Christchurch to move into a new building across the road have been submitted. Christchurch Baptist Church has applied to BCP Council to build a replacement next door to its “inadequate” Victorian facility
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Car wash closed after opening during lockdown
A CAR wash opened in Purbeck during the lockdown. Police were called after receiving reports it was open again. Purbeck officers visited the car wash, in Wool, on Thursday and it has since closed. Officers have also been called to some
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Harry and Sandra Redknapp among Dorset residents to Clap For Our Carers
THOUSANDS of Dorset residents, firefighters and police cheered on NHS staff and other key workers helping to keep the country running during the coronavirus pandemic last night. Clap For Our Carers returned for its fourth consecutive week at 8pm
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Coronavirus: the latest across Dorset and the UK
5:10pm Shama: Cannot put a date on when we will have a vaccine. We have the best chance to do this as quickly as possible
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Which fast-food outlets have reopened? Here's a round-up of those open and closed
We have now passed the three week mark in lockdown and fast food cravings are really starting to kick in. With most restaurants and food chains being closed as a result of the covid-19 pandemic, it can be hard to know where to get your fast food
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Asda, Aldi, Tesco Morrisons and Lidl announce new rules and opening times
Supermarket chains have revealed new rules and opening times for shoppers across the country. All supermarkets reduced their opening hours when the coronavirus lockdown was introduced last month. Asda, which used to open 24 hours, started closing
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WATCH: Car is completely destroyed by fire in Westbourne high street
A CAR was completely destroyed by fire in Westbourne high street on Thursday night. The fire occurred outside the Vantage Pharmacy in Poole Road. It was reported to the fire service at around 7.50pm. One fire crew from Westbourne attended
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A31 blocked and causing delays due to overturned truck at roundabout
MOTORISTS experienced delays on the A31 due to an overturned truck on Thursday. The crash took place at Roundhouse roundabout, where the main road meets the A350 Poole Road. There were reports of slow moving traffic on the A31, with police
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Temporary mortuary being created at Port of Poole for 'worst-case scenario'
A TEMPORARY mortuary is being created in Poole in case extra capacity for body storage is required as the coronavirus pandemic worsens. The site at Poole Port has been approved as one of two “mortality support units” in the county –the other being
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Picture of the Day: A look back at Compton Acres
The 10-acre ornamental garden was created on an area of Dorset heathland. The garden was started in 1920 when Thomas Simpson purchased the site including the mansion and set about creating a series of themed gardens to reflect his overseas travels,
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Warning over 'bogus officials' visiting homes in Dorset
CRIMINALS have been posing as council officials or NHS staff in a bid to gain entry to private residences or make monetary gain. They do this by charging householders for errands, and Dorset Police has asked people to remain vigilant and say no
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Shoplifter threatened to stab staff with needle after taking wine and chocolate bars
A SHOPLIFTER threatened to stab staff at a Christchurch shop with a blade, hit them with a bottle wine and stab them with a hypodermic needle after hiding wine and chocolate bars under his coat. The incident at the Co-op convenience store in Fairmile
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Coroner's deep concerns after man dies in prison ahead of court case
A CORONER has raised concerns over the death of a Poole man who took his own life while in custody. Andrew Goldstraw had been at HMP Winchester ahead of a court case at Bournemouth Crown Court in November 2018. The case, which concerned a charge
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Restraining order and unpaid work requirement for man who assaulted a woman
A 29-YEAR-OLD man who admitted assaulting a woman by beating her was handed a restraining order by Poole magistrates. Joseph John Hurd of Garsdale Close in Bournemouth admitted committing the offence in Bournemouth on September 13 last year.
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Out of date Greek yoghurt and mouldy soup: Unregistered Christchurch restaurant receives 0 food hygiene rating
A RESTAURANT in Christchurch town centre has been slammed by inspectors for a raft of hygiene issues – including food products more than month out of date. High Street business EAT, which also offers takeaways, was handed a zero rating following
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'They will face criminal proceedings and feel the full force of the law'
THE deputy chief constable of Dorset Police has said people will “feel the full force of the law” if they assault or verbally abuse key workers. There were more than 40 occurrences of assault on police officers and emergency workers in Dorset between
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Dorset business chief calls on chancellor to ‘turn on the taps’ to pay for furlough leave
THE boss of Dorset Chamber has called on the Chancellor to ‘turn on the taps’ to pay for furlough leave. The organisation warned the Job Retention Scheme needed speeding up to ensure firms could pay wages at the end of the month. Its demand
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Police spot youths with 'large bong' and smoking cannabis breaching lockdown rules
A GROUP of youths were spotted by police smoking cannabis with a "large bong" in New Milton while breaching the coronavirus lockdown regulations. Officers reported seeing youngsters out in the New Forest town on Wednesday afternoon and took action
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Christchurch steel company to make 'limited return' to manufacturing later this month
Structural steel company REIDsteel has announced a limited to return to work at its manufacturing facility in Christchurch later this month. The decision to recommence some of its operation from Monday, April 27, follows an extensive review of
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AFC Bournemouth donate thousands of items from stadium kiosks to foodbank
THOUSANDS of items from AFC Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium have been donated to support the work of the town’s foodbank. Former club captain and fans' favourite Ian Cox, who works in the club’s community sports trust, teamed up with club staff
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Brewery helps feed county's NHS workers
A BREWERY teamed up with Dorset Council over the Easter weekend to show support for the county’s NHS workers. Hall & Woodhouse helped make deliveries of free homemade pub favourites to five community hospitals and three local hubs across the county
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Tobias Ellwood says calls for return to normality are "premature"
BOURNEMOUTH MP Tobias Ellwood has said calls an exit from the coronavirus lockdown and return to normality are "premature". Writing on Twitter, Mr Ellwood said the UK must prepare for a long journey passing through three distinct phases, each subject
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'Everyone who is in a position influence should reach out and do their little bit'
THE owner of a food company is donating tens of thousands of food parcels to hospitals to feed NHS staff battling against the coronavirus. Damien Lee, who lives on the Eastcliff, is the owner of Mr Lee’s Noodles who are currently expanding globally
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Sign deterring people from climbing onto cliff top is erected
A SIGN has been put up discouraging people from climbing onto the cliff top along the sea front. It comes after a police officer reportedly sent a couple home who had climbed over the fence to enjoy the view during the government-imposed lockdown
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Letter to the Editor: 'Keep cemeteries closed'
THE person who wrote to say that the cemetery should be open to visitors has clearly not understood the lockdown rules. One must not leave the house except for essential journeys, eg shopping for food, medicines etc and to exercise close to home
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ON THIS DAY: Double against Darlington puts Cherries on brink of promotion
ON THIS DAY – APRIL 17 2010 SHAUN Cooper believes Cherries could “do well” in League One but insisted they would remain fully focused until the promotion mission is completed. The defender continued his comeback from injury by helping Cherries
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Appeal to trace next of kin of 76-year-old Bournemouth woman
AN APPEAL has been launched to find the next of kin for a woman who died in Bournemouth. Judith Hoyle, who was 76 years old, died at her home in Madison Avenue on Sunday, April 12. Her death is not suspicious and no police investigation is needed
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Next phase of initiative to support Bournemouth town centre businesses launches today
THE next phase of an initiative to promote Bournemouth town centre businesses during the coronavirus crisis is being launched today. The Bournemouth Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID) scheme in partnership with LOCALiQ, the Daily Echo
