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King reveals he clinched vital maximum despite suffering a puncture!
PIRATES skipper Danny King produced an impressive display in tonight's thrilling draw at Berwick, but he did not have it all his own way at Shielfield Park. Former British champion King ended the night with a score of 13+1 from five rides, only
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Pirates snatch a dramatic draw after chaotic finale at Berwick
POOLE Pirates snatched a dramatic 45-45 draw against Berwick Bandits thanks to a final-heat maximum at Shielfield Park. Out-of-form Pirates looked set for another tough night, 10 points down after six heats. But Gary Havelock’s charges stormed
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'The geography is slightly against us' - Killick keen to keep Guildford-based Davey
POOLE manager Tom Killick would love to see Teddy Davey in black and gold next season – but the Dolphins stalwart admitted geography was against him. Davey initially joined the Southern League Premier South outfit on loan from Premier League Southampton
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'Make contact with us': Police appeal for missing teenager to get in touch
Officers searching for a missing teenage boy, believed to be in the Bournemouth area, are appealing for information from the public to help find him. Cartel Bushnell was reported missing in Manchester last month and is known to have links in Wiltshire
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Non-league clubs discover FA Cup, Youth Cup, FA Vase and FA Trophy opponents
NON-LEAGUE clubs have discovered their opponents for four major FA cup competitions, with the early rounds having now been drawn. Fixtures for the openings stages of the FA Cup, FA Trophy, FA Vase and FA Youth Cup have all been revealed. The
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Crews tackle rail embankment fire in Dorset village
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a rail embankment which was ablaze. Crews from Swanage Fire Station were called to the small village of Harmans Cross in Purbeck at 11.33am today to reports of a hedgerow fire. However, on arrival firefighters found
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Climber taken to hospital after falling 15 metres from a wall
A CLIMBER has been taken to hospital after falling from a wall. Emergency services were sent to the incident around 12.55pm on Saturday assisting the climber after he fell around 15 metres from a wall in the Worth Matravers area. Fire and rescue
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Delays on A31 due to incident near Ringwood
Drivers are being warned of delays on the A31 due to a reported incident. Traffic is slow on the westbound carriageway, with delays back to the M27. The incident is believed to have taken place near to the Burley services turn-off. The
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Trains at standstill in Dorset due to track circuit failure
TRAIN services running between Weymouth and Dorchester are at a standstill this afternoon. All train services between Weymouth and Dorchester South Station are at a stand due to a track circuit failure. Disruptions to passengers are expected
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New education minister's statement after rude gesture to crowd
Education minister Andrea Jenkyns has admitted she “should have shown more composure” after making a rude gesture to a “baying mob” outside Downing Street. Ms Jenkyns, who made the sign with her hand as she walked through the black gates, prior
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Cherries development squad set to play mixture of senior and under-23 sides in pre-season tests
CHERRIES development side will play a mixture of fellow academy sides and senior teams as they step up their preparations for the new season. Shaun Cooper’s side start their pre-season campaign with the visit of Crystal Palace this afternoon, before
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IN PICTURES: Thousands line the streets of Bournemouth to celebrate Pride with carnival of colour
THOUSANDS lined the streets in a sea of colour, flags and bubbles as Bournemouth celebrated Pride this weekend. Bournemouth hosted the popular Bourne Free festival on Saturday, seeing members of the public weave through the streets before partying
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Cherries women reveal pre-season schedule
CHERRIES women have confirmed their pre-season schedule, with Steve Cuss’ side lining up five friendlies over the summer. All but one of the friendlies will be played at Cherries new home at the Macra Community Stadium, which they share with Wessex
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An evening with Brett Pitman in the Wessex League
PRE-SEASON is well underway for clubs up and down the country and the footballing pyramid, with there seemingly a match scheduled for every day of the week. Friday night’s offering takes me to Folland Sports, a Wessex League Division One side,
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IN PICTURES: Stunning scene as spectators flock to Sandpolo at Sandbanks beach
Sun shining, a stunning setting and the full return of Sandpolo at Sandbanks - what more could you ask for? Spectactors flocked to the beautiful beach on Friday to enjoy the one-of-a-kind event at Sandbanks beach in Poole. From beach polo championships
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PICTURES: Ferndown Upper School Year 13 prom at Vitality Stadium
Students from Ferndown Upper School brought the glitz and the glamour to their Year 13 prom. On a sunny Friday evening, students showed off their finest threads for the prom at Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth. We were there to capture images
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Twitter users to ‘benefit’ from Elon Musk pulling out of deal to buy company
Elon Musk's decision to pull out of buying Twitter will benefit users of the social media platform, some experts have said. The Tesla and SpaceX boss’s $44 billion (£36.5 billion) bid to buy the social media platform appeared to be on the verge
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WATCH: Teenager arrives at Bournemouth school prom with full marching band
There's entrances, and then there's ENTRANCES. Teenager Luć Hilton who is a member of Bournemouth Youth Marching Band arrived at Oak Academy prom on Friday night with his band. The prom was held at the Three Tuns pub in Bransgore on Friday
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Cash and Class A drugs seized across two searches in Bournemouth
CASH and Class A drugs have been sezied following the search of a young male in Boscombe. Officers detained the 16-year-old for a drug search on Thursday, following reports of drug dealing. A quantity of Class A Drugs and cash was recovered
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'They stabbed him in the back': Dorset MP's shock following Boris Johnson's resignation
A DORSET MP has voiced his 'shock' following Boris Johnson's resignation as he criticised those who were 'plotting' against him. Boris Johnson stepped down from his role as Prime Minister yesterday following a series of resignations at the heart
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BMW motorist from London keeps licence despite speeding 104mph on A35
A MAN from London has been slapped with a huge court bill after speeding along the A35, a court heard. Leon Roy Aston Baker, aged 41, of Welbeck Road in Carshalton, was caught speeding 104mph while behind the wheel of a white BMW, travelling on
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'Aggressive' seagulls swoop on couple and pinch chips in Dorset town
This is the moment a fish and chip-eating couple are ambushed by a mob of aggressive seagulls. The retired couple were sat on the sea wall enjoying their lunch when the trio of birds swooped down on them. Oblivious to the threat coming from
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Crunching challenges and long throws - what Cherries fans can expect from James Hill
PRE-SEASON is set to ramp up next week when Cherries head for a training camp in Portugal, with a host of players set to get a chance to impress. Since the end of last season, eight members of the first-team squad who clinched promotion from the
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WATCH: Shocking moment teenager hit street drinker in one punch attack
A YOUTH who punched an intoxicated, frail and vulnerable street drinker in the head could have killed the man, a court heard. The blow dished out by Ciaran Harold Parker left Melvyn Cope unconscious before he hit the ground. Bournemouth Crown
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5 places to get ice cream in Dorset and the New Forest
HOT weather is on the way over the next few days with temperatures to reach the low 30s. So what better way to cool down than with an ice cream? Dorset and the New Forest has a number of parlours to pick from. Whether you want a 99, gelato
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PICTURED: Two pigs and other animals looking for forever homes in Dorset
TWO pigs called Charlotte and Dougal are among animals looking for their forever homes in Dorset. Animal rescue centre Margaret Green is hoping to find homes for the pigs along with dogs, cats and Guinea pigs. Can you rehome any of these animals
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Last chance to have your say on major Boscombe masterplan project
RESIDENTS have until tomorrow to express their views on the major plans to regenerate Boscombe with an overhaul of the area’s infrastructure, transport, retail sector and housing. A public consultation on the Boscombe Towns Fund project opened
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Multi-million pound A35 works FINALLY finished as key road reopens
AFTER months of delays, a key road through the New Forest has finally reopened to the relief of motorists and businesses. The C10 Station Road reopened as scheduled on Friday afternoon (July 8), marking the end of the major A35 Holmsley Rail Bridge
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‘John Major is a fine one to talk’
I HAVE no time for Boris Johnson, but I find it more than a little irritating when former PM John Major increasingly pontificates on Johnson’s performance as PM. Major was one of the most ineffectual PMs of recent times. The most memorable
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Picture of the day: Purple poppies and pink skies
Wonderful captured by Shaun Jacobs of a field of purple poppies with a glorious pink sky above
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Drivers warned over summer driving rules that can lead £2,500 fines and prison
The Met Office predicts a sweltering heatwave will begin this weekend, according to forecasters, with highs of 27C expected in the UK. Forecasters have said it will start a consistent run of high temperatures over the next few days, meaning Britons
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RSPCA issue 'silent killer' warning to dog owners across the UK this weekend
Dog owners across the UK have been issued an urgent "silent killer" warning as Brits brace for sizzling temperatures this weekend. Forecasters predict a sweltering heatwave will begin this weekend, according to forecasters, with highs of 27C expected
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Morrisons announces major change affecting all UK stores when you're at the till
Morrisons has announced a major change to its loyalty scheme to make it easier for shoppers to save money. The supermarket has confirmed changes to its loyalty card scheme amid the ongoing cost of living crisis. Customers who are signed up
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BCP Council risks legal action over unauthorised encampment security measures
SECURITY measures have been introduced to respond to unauthorised encampments despite the move potentially leaving BCP Council open to legal action. An equality impact assessment carried out by the council warned two of the three changes being
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Why BCP Council has amended its approach to unauthorised encampments
THIS week a senior BCP Council member approved a series of amendments to the local authority's approach to unauthorised encampments. The changes include static security at the main entrance to King's Park throughout the summer and providing security
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PICTURES: Year 13 pupils from Lytchett Minster School party at prom
Year 13 pupils from Lytchett Minster School had a ball as they attended their leavers’ prom last night. The event was held at the Norfolk Royale Hotel Bournemouth on Friday, July 8 to mark the end of their days at further education studies.
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Details on why these 9 people appeared in the dock at Poole Magistrates' Court
BOURNEMOUTH LEON CREESE, aged 40 and of Ballards Road, Dagenham, found guilty of when suspected of having driven a vehicle and having been required to provide a specimen or specimens of breath in the course of an investigation into whether he had
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We price-tested how much Mr Whippy's cost along Bournemouth seafront
Is it even summer in Britain if you haven't had a Mr Whippy - or '99' as some call them? There's something nostalgic about the iconic ice cream and chocolate flakes One less nostalgic thing about them is the price however. We took a trip
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Identical twins “very well-known in Christchurch” reach landmark birthday
IDENTICAL twins “very well-known in Christchurch” have reached a landmark birthday this week. Inseparable twin sisters Dolly Elford and Kathy Beasley celebrated their 101st birthday on Wednesday with a small party at their Christchurch home.
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Everything you need to know about returning Ringwood Pedal Car Grand Prix
ON YOUR marks and get set for the return of a much-loved community pedal car event after a two-year hiatus. The course has been finalised and readied for the British Pedal Car Grand Prix in Ringwood this Sunday (July 10) in which more than 40 racing
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Two key roads could see speed limit slashed to protect pedestrians and cyclists
A SPEED limit reduction is being proposed for two main roads in Dorset to enhance the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. Dorset Council is proposing a speed limit reduction from 40mph to 30mph along Wimborne Road and Stapehill Road
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First look inside SOBO Beach, a new pop-up restaurant in Southbourne beach
A NEW pop-up beach restaurant, which is described as having the “chilled international vibes” of Miami’s South Beach, has opened in Southbourne this weekend. Work for SOBO Beach has finally come to an end as the restaurant is set to open on Saturday
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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole house prices rise by thousands
House prices in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have gone up by an average of over £2,000 in the month of April, according to figures from the Land Registry. The latest data from the government department reveals that in April 2022 average