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Large fire breaks out inside former Christchurch police station building
A SERIES of fires in an empty building in Christchurch town centre were believed to have been started deliberately. Crews rushed to the former police station and magistrates' court site in Bargates on Sunday evening. Fire engines packed the
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'Hopefully one day I can be back in there' – Lewis Cook still has ambition to return to England squad
CHERRIES star Lewis Cook admitted his inaugural England appearance was “something I look back on” and added: “Hopefully one day I can be back in there.” The talented midfielder, capped by his country from under-16 level all the way up to the senior
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A31 closed near Roundhouse roundabout as police deal with crash
A SECTION of the A31 in Dorset was closed on Sunday afternoon following a crash. Police, ambulance and fire service attended at the scene of the collision at 2.45pm, which took place between Roundhouse roundabout for the A350 and Lambs Green roundabout
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Coronavirus: A further two deaths in Dorset brings total to 127
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 127. The latest deaths occurred at the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals
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Callum Wilson next to represent Cherries in ePremier League Invitational
CALLUM Wilson will represent Cherries in the next edition of the ePremier League invitational. He will compete in the head-to-head FIFA 20 knockout competition with the likes of Phil Foden (Manchester City), Billy Gilmour (Chelsea), James Maddison
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'I don’t want to go back home and go back to what I was doing' – Keleher's reasons for staying in the UK amid COVID-19 pandemic
ZANE Keleher revealed the reasoning behind his decision to stay in the UK amid speedway’s coronavirus shutdown and added: “I’ve worked hard in the past three years to get to this level.” The Rockhampton-born charger had been set to make his Pirates
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Football's shutdown 'couldn’t have happened at a worse time' for Cherries midfielder Butcher
CHERRIES midfielder Matt Butcher admitted football’s shutdown due to coronavirus “couldn’t have come at a worse time” for him. Butcher, who has been plagued with hip and knee problems in recent seasons, penned a loan deal to join Scottish Premiership
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One in five doctors in south west bought their own PPE or relied on donations, survey shows
ONE in five doctors across the south west have sourced their own personal protective equipment or relied on a donation when none was available through normal NHS channels, according to a survey. The British Medical Association said, while PPE supplies
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Dorset Police appoints new Assistant Chief Constable
A NEW Assistant Chief Constable for Operations has been appointed by Dorset Police. Chief Superintendent Sam de Reya was selected on Friday April 24 following an appointment process, supported by Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner Martyn Underhill
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Girl receives messages of support from celebrities after eye is removed in surgery
AN EIGHT-YEAR-OLD girl from Poole has received a wave of support from celebrities and the community after having an operation to remove her right eye due to a cancerous tumour. Elizabeth Rooney has had a succession of slow growing neuroendocrine
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Man is jailed for assaulting woman after previous attacks on victim
A POOLE man has been put behind bars after assaulting a woman. Wayne Simon Brown, aged 43 and of High Street, Poole, appeared before Poole Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, April 27, in relation to the offence he committed on April 7. Brown admitted
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Letter to the editor: Trump cost lives by delaying action on coronavirus
BOB Woodland (‘It was not Trump’, Daily Echo, April 30) completely ignores the fact that had President Chump (sic) not dismissed the corona pandemic as ‘nothing more than flu’ – action to prevent the spread of the virus was delayed by weeks. As a result
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Sick of having a slow computer? Here are nine ways to speed it up
There is nothing quite as a frustrating as a slow computer - especially for those working from home during the lockdown. Staff at Hardware Associates have revealed a number of top tips to make your machine run faster. Here's what you need to
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Apple updates Face ID feature on its iPhones - here's what has changed
Technology giant Apple have introduced a new feature to allow users to unlock their iPhones without removing a face mask. The move comes amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis, with the use of face masks rising around the world. Previously, those
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One-year-old raises money for Bournemouth charity through walking challenge
A 15-MONTH-OLD boy from Cumbria has raised nearly £250 for a Bournemouth charity after walked 1,500 metres in five days. Having been inspired by the feats of Colonel Tom Moore, Henry ‘Hennie’ Lew, who has learnt how to walk during the lockdown
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Poole schools donate 150 face shields to care charity PramaCare
Four schools in Poole have donated their resources to make protective equipment to charity PramaCare. The charity, whose care support workers continue to work tirelessly on the frontline to support older people in the community, have profited from
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Three more worthy nominations for our Community Heroes
Our readers have been continuing to nominate their community heroes who have stepped up to support their community during the current conoravirus pandemic. Past nominees have included pastoral care workers, NHS workers and bus drivers, as well as
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Your stories: The challenges of living in a flat during lockdown (and some tips)
Lockdown has been a strange old time for most of us. Whether you've not been able to see family members, have loved ones working on the NHS front line or been home schooling and working from home, all of our lives have changed. For many, being
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Thousands of self-employed missing out on government support during pandemic
ALMOST 10,000 newly self-employed people across Dorset and and the wider south west will not get any funding through the Government's coronavirus support scheme, figures show. A body which represents the country's self-employed workers says the
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Kitesurfers ignore police and RNLI to drive to the beach and take to the sea
KITESURFERS who ignored government advice and took to the sea off Southbourne have been criticised. Passers-by said five kitesurfers drove to the beach before taking part in the extreme sport on Wednesday afternoon. One member of the public told
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Fears delayed peak in coronvirus infections in Dorset could put pressure on PPE
A DELAYED peak in coronavirus infections in Dorset could put pressure on its supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE), a council chief executive has warned. BCP Council boss Graham Farrant said it had “adequate” stocks for the level of work
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Gardening: 9 ways to protect hedgehogs in your garden
Strimmers, bonfires and netting are among garden hazards that can harm hedgehogs, so take precautions during Hedgehog Awareness Week and beyond. Hedgehogs are welcome visitors to our gardens, eating slugs and other pests, and helping achieve the
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Christopher Eccleston on The A Word: "This programme has connected me with the public like no other"
Members of the cast of The A Word tell Georgia Humphreys about series three. The Covid-19 pandemic means we need good telly more than ever, and luckily, The A Word is making its much-anticipated return to BBC One - with a wedding in store. Georgia
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Hunt to find cocker spaniel after dog was stolen from home overnight
A FAMILY'S dog has been stolen from their North Dorset home. Police are appealing for the public's help to find chocolate cocker spaniel Ruby, who was taken from its home in Shaftesbury. The 10-month-old femaile dog was taken at some time between
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No buyer means Boscombe private school will close for good at end of academic year
A BOSCOMBE school will close at the end of the academic year, it has been announced. The board of trustees at St Thomas Garnet’s Catholic Independent School in Bournemouth announced the closure yesterday. As reported the school, which has operating
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Letter to the editor: I'm 'extremely vulnerable' but can't get a food delivery
AS a recipient of a kidney transplant, I fall into the extremely vulnerable category for coronavirus and am shielding as advised by the government. I registered on the government website as soon as it came online, I have received letters from NHS
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'My job has changed entirely': The professor helping manage Poole Hospital's coronavirus response
ONE of the medical experts helping oversee Poole Hospital medical response to the coronavirus pandemic has said his job has "changed entirely". Robert Middleton, professor of orthopaedics, is one of six medical commanders who have been appointed
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12 must-have products to up your cocktail game at home
Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. With everything going on in the world right now, we could all benefit from a nice stiff drink to take some of the edge
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Work on Lymington Quay overhaul project deferred to focus on tackling coronavirus
A MAJOR project to overhaul the public facilities at Lymington Quay has been deferred. The scheme, which is being worked on by New Forest District Council, Lymington and Pennington Town Council, and Lymington Harbour Commissioners, had been progressing
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Christchurch Rotary offer £10,000 to community projects during crisis
Although they have had to postpone their weekly face-to-face meetings due to the Covid-19 crisis, Christchurch Rotary Club has continued to support people in need of food and financial assistance during the lockdown. The Rotary club has donated
