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The best places to holiday in the British Isles
For most Brits a holiday in the UK was the highlight of their summer, during the 1950’s and 60’s. The British Isles have some of the most stunning villages, mountains and beaches as well as bustling cities and coastal towns. With the introduction
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Ben & Jerry's ice cream hit by sales decline - prompting supermarkets to slash prices
The maker of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream has revealed that sales of the sweet treat have declined due to the coronavirus crisis. Manufacturer Unilever said it has taken a hit to its food service and ice cream businesses as Covid-19 has kept customers
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Coronavirus: Dorset hospital COVID-19 patient deaths exceed 100 in latest figures
MORE than 100 people have now died in hospitals in Dorset after contracting coronavirus, NHS England figures have revealed. Four more deaths have been confirmed in the last 24 hours, taking the total to 103 for the county. Some 43 of those
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514 more people die in hospitals in England after testing positive for coronavirus
ANOTHER 514 people who tested positive for the coronavirus have died in the past 24 hours, NHS England has said this afternoon. The total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England now stands at 16,786. Patients were aged between
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Clap For Our Carers returns for fifth week tonight: is your street the loudest?
CLAP For Our Carers returns for its fifth consecutive week tonight. The huge national round of applause takes place every Thursday as a show of appreciation for all the NHS staff and other key workers helping to keep the country running. As
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Learning during lockdown: The best free online courses to get involved with
With lots of new-found free time on our hands, there’s never been a better time to learn a new skill or start an online course than now. As Britain settles into its fourth week in lockdown, many people have been furloughed or are working from home
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Air ambulance called after child suffers serious injuries in crash
A CHILD has suffered serious injuries after they were involved in a crash with a car in North Dorset. %headlines(article_ids="18401422", display="headlines") Emergency services rushed to the scene of the collision between a car and a pedestrian
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Helicopter assisting police searches after vehicle fails to stop for officers
OFFICERS are being assisted by the NPAS helicopter in searches for a vehicle that failed to stop for police in Poole. A Dorset Police spokesperson said a report of the incident was received at 11.05am in the area of Hatchpond Road. The spokesperson
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Help stop cyber criminals exploiting the coronavirus crisis
A DORSET cyber crime expert is urging people to continue to report suspicious emails during the coronavirus crisis. Chris Conroy, Dorset Police's Cyber Protect Officer, said a new service launched this week makes it even easier to report concerns
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Dog owners warned after schnauzer treated after eating starfish
A VETERINARY clinic is warning dog owners to remain observant when walking their dogs on the beach after treating a dog who ingested a potential poisonous sea creature. Sid, a schnauzer, was taken into the Priory Veterinary Group clinic on Bank
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'Will they come to the police station to collect their belongings?' Three flee leaving cannabis and a bong behind
THREE young men fled from a car when stopped by police, leaving behind a large bag of cannabis - and the driver. Officers became suspicious when a vehicle turned left three times after seeing a police car behind it. It stopped abruptly outside
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All you need to know about reusing face masks - including how hygienic they are
The Government is set to change the guidance on wearing masks in public to help stop the spread of coronavirus. Following a meeting on April 21, experts passed on research to the government showing that face coverings can help stop ‘asymptomatic
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Sun will continue to shine as Bournemouth records highest temperature in UK
Temperatures in parts of the UK could reach up to 24C in the next couple days as a "remarkably" warm and dry April continues. Despite forecasters predicting "clear blue skies" for Thursday and Friday, the country will be unable to make the most
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Police won't visit hospitals for tonight's Clap for Carers due to crowd concerns
Police officers won't be visiting Dorset's hospitals for tonight's Clap for Carers due to crowd concerns. Dorset Police says it's aware hospitals are becoming focal points during the weekly show of appreciation for frontline workers and the risk
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Coronavirus: the latest across Dorset and the UK
4:02pm More than 9,000 people have been targeted by "sextortion" scammers threatening to reveal intimate images of their
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Upton Heath fire is tackled by emergency service crews
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze on Upton Heath after being alerted to the incident by several calls from members of the public. Crews from Poole and Hamworthy fire stations attended the scene at 8.22pm on Wednesday. Two fire engines with pumps,
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Drive-through coronavirus testing centre will open at Creekmoor park and ride
THE park and ride in Creekmoor has been confirmed as the site for a new drive-through coronavirus testing centre. Earlier this week, the county’s director of public health revealed discussions were underway about setting up a new facility.
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Sea View Coaches goes into administration
THE long-established transport business Sea View Coaches has gone into administration. The company, based in Fancy Road, Poole, had licences to operate 25 vehicles. A public notice announced the appointment of joint administrators from insolvency
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Officers release CCTV image after 'out of control' dogs in East Dorset
OFFICERS investigating an incident involving dogs that were reported to be out of control in East Dorset are issuing images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident. At around 10.05am on Wednesday, February 19, a woman
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Attempted murder investigation launched after women suffer serious knife wounds
AN ATTEMPTED murder investigation has been launched after two women were taken to hospital with serious injuries. The victims, aged in their 20s and 40s respectively, had reportedly been assaulted by a man with a knife at an address in Burton.
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Drivers set to benefit from share of £110m refund from insurer as car use plummets
A vehicle insurer will give more than four million drivers an automatic refund as car use plummets during the lockdown. Admiral will return £25 per vehicle to each of its 4.4m car and van insurance customers in the coming month in a move worth
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"I don’t believe there is any going back to where we were. And in some ways that could be a good thing"
In the midst of the global pandemic we are all coming to realise that things will be different in future. More of us are likely to be working from home in a trend that was on the rise anyway before coronavirus. Indeed some businesses may decide
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'You have given me a second lease of life': Coronavirus survivor praises NHS heroes
A CORONAVIRUS survivor has praised staff at Dorset County Hospital for saving his life. Robin Bowler, 58, lives in West Lulworth. He was hospitalised for 12 days after contracting COVID-19. He had returned from a trip to Italy on March 9 and began
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All you need to know about ‘furlough’ and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has launched to protect the jobs of employees whose work has been stopped or prevented by Covid-19. Employers can apply to receive Government funding to cover up to 80 per cent of their employees’ wages during
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Student doctors and nurses step up to help fight the coronavirus crisis
NEARLY 15,000 student nurses, midwives and medical students are poised to join frontline NHS teams to help fight coronavirus. More than 12,000 second and final year nursing and midwifery students and 2,213 medical students have enrolled to provide
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Tributes paid to Bournemouth musician who died after contracting coronavirus
TRIBUTES have been paid to a Bournemouth music teacher who died after contracting coronavirus. Terry Cheesman, 62, a guitar teacher who taught at Bournemouth School for Girls and Talbot Heath, passed away earlier in April. Terry was married
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Banned driver caught behind the wheel of Peugeot in Poole
A MAN was caught behind the wheel of car while still being banned from driving. Ilie-Florin Niculescu, of Redhill Drive, Bournemouth, committed the offence in a Peugeot on January 14, 2018 in Mossley Avenue, Poole.. Appearing before Poole Magistrates
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'It's going to be tough': Koh Thai and Zim Braai founder in group supporting hospitality trade
MEMBERS of Dorset’s hospitality industry are banding together in an effort to get through the lockdown and emerge with the area as a top national destination. Around 100 people, representing more than 150 venues, have signed up to an online community
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Picture of the Day: How to photograph your dragon
Did anyone else see the fiery dragon in the sky recently? Echo Camera Club member Bill Andrew captured this cloud formation in the skies near his home at sunset.
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Bournemouth residents win £1000 each as a result of their lucky postcode
TWO BOURNEMOUTH residents are celebrating after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode. The Northbourne Mews neighbours netted the windfall when BH10 7AD was announced as a Daily Prize winner with People’s Postcode Lottery on April 20
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Stun gun, knives and class A drugs seized from Southbourne home
WEAPONS and drugs were discovered at a Bournemouth home after police spotted drug dealers operating in the street. A stun gun, knives, cash, class A drugs and stolen property were among items seized from a property in Castlemain Avenue, in Southbourne
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Letter to the editor: Is the lockdown over already?
IS the lockdown actually over? It certainly would appear to be where I live which is in Lilliput, Poole. The stream of cars going down Sandbanks Road today towards the dead end of the peninsula appears now to be constant and certainly not like
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Oil heating trade body provide advice amid concerns of inflated costs
A leading trade organisation for the heating and cooking industries in the UK has provided support for vulnerable households in Dorset amid concerns of inflated fuel costs due to increased consumption during the lockdown. Whilst the government has
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'It is down to me': Defender Cook committed to pressing on with injury rehab at home
DEFENDER Steve Cook is eager to keep up his recovery mission from home but admits: “Sometimes I have to battle against myself.” The centre-back is in the midst of a rehab programme for a hamstring injury he suffered during Cherries’ final game
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Bournemouth school says thank you to NHS staff with appreciation video
STUDENTS from a primary school in Boscombe have shown their appreciation for the ongoing dedication and commitment from frontline healthcare workers with a video expressing their gratitude. St James’ School on Christchurch Road have compiled videos
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The Osbournes send PPE to NHS workers at Royal Bournemouth Hospital
FRONTLINE health staff battling the coronavirus at Bournemouth Hospital received a donation of vital PPE equipment - from the Osbournes. Rock star Ozzy, his wife Sharon and daughter Kelly sent the package to NHS workers in the red area of the emergency
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Poole-based clothing brand Animal is to close in latest blow to retail industry
DORSET’S surfing-inspired fashion brand Animal is being closed by its owners in the latest blow to the UK’s retail industry. The Poole-based company’s owners told staff it was losing money and attempts to save or sell it had been unsuccessful.
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Toiletries company donate thousands of hand care products to NHS staff in Poole
BABY and child toiletries company Childs Farm has shown its support to the incredibly hardworking NHS workers at the Poole Central Network Enhanced Care Team. The company has donated handwash and moisturisers to nine surgeries to provide nurses,
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Chicken & Blues hailed for its vegan fried chicken by PETA
PETA, a UK based charity dedicated to establishing and protecting the rights of all animals, has compiled a list of the top 10 places that deliver vegan fried chicken in the UK. On the list is popular restaurant Chicken & Blues which has locations
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How much wrinkle cream does a 30-year-old need? Police suspicious after finding 85 boxes of cosmetics in a car
SUSPECTS found with 85 boxes of anti wrinkle cream told police it was for their own personal use. Surprised officers from the Dorset Police No Excuse Team asked: "How much anti wrinkle cream does a 30-year-old need?" after stopping a vehicle in
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Van driver with phone to his ear told police his 'older friend' couldn't hear him on bluetooth
A VAN driver caught with his phone to his ear at the wheel said he was talking to an older friend who couldn't hear him properly. Officers from the Dorset Police no Excuse team stopped the van in north Dorset after following it for more than a
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Police investigating man's dispute with parking wardens during lockdown that's been viewed over a million times
A VIDEO showing a Bournemouth man’s dispute with parking wardens and police has been viewed more than a million times on Facebook. A police investigation is now under way after the man questioned why he had been given parking tickets during the
