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Coronavirus: Two more deaths in Dorset brings total to 125
NHS England has confirmed two more people have died in hospitals across Dorset after contracting coronavirus. The total number of deaths in the county now stands at 125. 53 people have died at the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals
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Deer spotted in Bournemouth moving around overcliff
RESIDENTS spotted a deer that appeared to be in distress near the coast in Bournemouth. The deer could be seen in Southbourne Overcliff on Saturday. Officers from the Bournemouth East Police team were called to carry out searches in the area
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Carrie Symonds and Boris Johnson announce name of newborn son
Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds have named their son Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson, in a tribute to their grandfathers and the doctors who helped save the Prime Minister’s life. Ms Symonds, 32, posted a picture of her cradling the newborn on
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Boys rescued out at sea from sailing boat which had no rudder or sail
A LIFEBOAT crew resuced two boys from a sailing boat that had no rudder or sail and was drifting out to sea. Emergency services rushed to assist the dinghy hull that was around a quarter of a mile from Hengistbury Head on Friday night when the
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Commuters urged to check temperatures to ease coronavirus lockdown
COMMUTERS could be asked to check their temperature before travelling under plans to ease the coronavirus lockdown being considered by the Government. The Prime Minister is setting out a "road map" detailing how people might get to work and how
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Man banned from all Tesco and M&S stores in UK after alcohol and meat thefts
A LYMINGTON man has been given a suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to two counts of theft. Robert James Boyt, 30, of Lower Buckland Road entered Tesco Metro in Lymington High Street and tried to steal steak and whisky on April 16.
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Advice issued to avoid scammers
EAST Dorset Citizens Advice has issued tips to avoid online scammers during lockdown. More time is being spent online due to the restrictions in place, and EDCA say there has been a huge increase in online scams. It urges people to do their research
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'She will be remembered for her kindness, warmth and care for others'
FORMER colleagues have paid tribute to a “kind and warm” mum of five youngsters who died of cancer aged just 33. Hayley Davies Bateman, who was diagnosed with breast cancer has been described as both loving and affectionate. The former teaching
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Boys charged over 'Poole Bus Station assault' after man sustains fractured jaw
FOUR teenage boys are due to appear in court in relation to a reported assault in Poole Bus Station which left a man with a fractured jaw. The alleged altercation took place near Subway outside the Dolphin Centre between 7.30pm and 8pm on Saturday
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Twin Sails bridge review still looking for answers as second pin to be removed next week
EFFORTS to deliver a long-term fix to the issue with Poole’s Twin Sails Bridge are still being sought as engineers work on the latest phase of repairs. The bridge has been closed for more than three weeks after BCP Council took the decision to
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Letter to the editor: Does this bird belong to you?
WE have a pineapple conure that was rescued on the April 25 from a magpie in Howard Road, Queens Park, Bournemouth. It is a very pretty bird, a little bigger than the size of a budgie. It has an identifying feature that an owner would know. I
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Surman admits 'I just didn’t know where my career was going' before re-joining Cherries and capturing Championship title – five years ago today
MIDFIELDER Andrew Surman revealed “I just didn’t know where my career was going” before re-joining Cherries and capturing the Championship title. Five years ago today, the Johannesburg-born star was part of a 3-0 victory for Eddie Howe’s troops
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Testing taking place at three Dorset sites and slots available next week
CORONAVIRUS testing is taking place at three sites across Dorset, with spaces available over the next few days. Public Health Dorset confirmed there was testing in Creekmoor, Weymouth and Bridport. As previously reported, the drive through
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Organisers say there is 'no update' on this year's Bournemouth Air Festival
THE organisers of the Bournemouth Air Festival have said there is 'no update' on whether this year's event will go ahead. As reported, a raft of Dorset's established summer events have already been cancelled for 2020 due to the cornavirus pandemic
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Marks & Spencer to reveal permanent shopping experience overhaul
Marks & Spencer has revealed plans for a “never the same again” overhaul after coronavirus as it warned trading is set to be affected for the whole of 2020. The retail giant, with branches at Castlepoint in Bournemouth and the Dolphin Centre in
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Eight tips to improve your home working space
Working from home may have its benefits - but staying in the same place each day can get tiresome after a while. If you’re looking for inspiration to brighten up your home office or improve your workspace environment, here are some tips. Find
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Holiday refunds: What are your rights to get money back?
Banks nationwide have blocked 'billions of pounds' worth of refunds for holidays cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak. It is estimated that the public is collectively owed about £7 billion from travel firms. Forced instead to turn to their
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Sainsbury’s to reopen 100 petrol station shops with social distancing measures
Sainsbury's is reopening 100 petrol station shops after temporarily closing them due to the coronavirus pandemic. Since the supermarket giant closed its petrol station stores last month, customers have been paying for petrol via a booth or at the
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Londoners drive through night to 'visit girlfriends they met on social media'
THE occupants of a car which had driven through the night from London told police in Dorset they were visiting girlfriends they had met on social media. A spokesman for the force's No Excuse Team said: "We're still busy out and about checking the
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Electric scooter stolen and church window smashed amongst crimes reported in Oakdale, Poole
A SPATE of crimes have been reported in Oakdale over the last few days. A church window was smashed by a golf ball and five other golf balls were found in the lawn in Darbys Lane. The incident occurred between 10.30pm and 11pm on Sunday, April
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Man charged after attempted theft and making threats to Christchurch store staff
A MAN is due to appear in court after allegedly threatening staff while trying to steal wine and chocolate bars at a Christchurch store. Officers issued an appeal in relation to an incident at the Co-op store in Fairmile Road at around 4pm on Wednesday
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Swanage town centre roadworks scheme to restart
A MAJOR £450,000 roadworks scheme that was put on hold after the introduction of social distancing will restart in Swanage on Monday morning. Dorset Council highways workers will return to the town centre, where they will continue work to widen
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Woman jailed for targeting hair salon and stores in overnight burglaries
A WOMAN has been jailed after stealing cash and power tools in burglaries on New Milton businesses. Victoria Tracey Peters, aged 30, was arrested by officers after they were called to a report that she had smashed a window at hair salon Artaze
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Man caught with cannabis leaf is fined by the courts
A MAN has been fined after being caught with cannabis leaf in Bournemouth. Lee Terrence Carney, aged 43 and of Old Christchuch Road, Bournemouth, admitted having two grams of the class B drug in his possession in Kimber Road on January 3, 2018.
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Picture of the Day: Busy as a bee
Donna White of the Echo Camera Club captured the one of the joys of spring with this Bumblebee collecting nectar from the blooming bluebells
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Letter to the editor: Surely windsurfing isn't allowed
TODAY, walking my dogs along Avon beach, which is I might add the area I live in, there was a kite surfer out on the water. I thought it was against lockdown rules to be doing any sort of water sport. So I ask, where were the police stopping this person
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'He is a remarkable survivor': Veteran clapped out of critical care after 35 DAYS fighting coronavirus
AN ARMED forces veteran received rapturous applause from staff as he left Poole Hospital’s intensive care unit following 35 days fighting for his life after contracting coronavirus. Stephen Parker, 62, remains in hospital as he continues to recover
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We are rooting for everyone to showcase their Glorious Gardens
A HOSPICE charity hopes the launch of its virtual Glorious Gardens competition will help brighten up lives during the lockdown. In an unprecedented year which has seen the world-renowned Chelsea Flower Show move online, supporters of Poole's Lewis-Manning
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Couple driving around Bournemouth 'unnecessarily' during lockdown were sent back home...to the West Midlands
A COUPLE from the West Midlands who were driving around Bournemouth have been advised by police to go home. Bournemouth South Police revealed the incident, on Thursday, as high visibility patrols continued across the town. Police said they
