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Man stole underwear from mannequin located in driveway of Dorset address
A MAN has appeared in court for stealing underwear from a mannequin situated in a driveway of a Dorset address. William Andrew Westbrook was accused of committing the theft in North Bestwall Road, Wareham, on January 27. Westbrook, aged 59,
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How Bournemouth Airport compares on flight delay figures
An investigation of flight delays at airports across the country has ranked the worst to the best for late take-offs. Analysis of Civil Aviation Authority data by the PA news agency found Birmingham Airport was the worst in the UK for flight delays
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Heatwave predicted in Dorset this week as temperature look set to rise
Dorset will continue to bask in sunshine this week, as a heatwave is set to hit the county. Forecasters have been predicting temperatures could reach their mid-30s and higher, breaking records for some parts of the UK. The Met Office predicts
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Ford backs 'class act' Zach Cook to bounce back from two poor meetings
PROMOTER Danny Ford backed Zach Cook to bounce back from a wretched pair of away meetings for Pirates over the weekend. The Aussie racer drew a blank in Friday’s 49-41 defeat against Edinburgh, before recording two paid three from three rides in
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GALLERY: Ringwood celebrates the return of its well-loved pedal car grand prix
SPECTATORS have flocked to Ringwood this weekend to watch the town's well-loved pedal-car race. The British Pedal-Car Grand Prix returned to Ringwood on Sunday after four years without the popular event. Hundreds of people lined the closed
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Delays of up to an hour on A338 heading out of Bournemouth tonight
There are delays of an hour heading out of Bournemouth this evening. The A338 is slow on the northbound carriageway heading towards Ashley Heath and the A31. It is due to the ongoing works on the A31 at Ringwood, said Travel Dorset.
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Firefighters called to help two caged dogs locked in hot camper van with no water
FIREFIGHTERS have urged the public to not leave animals in the car while the weather is hot after finding two dogs locked in a camper van with no water. Yesterday, on July 9, at 12.46pm a crew from Bridport Fire Station were approached by a concerned
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Parker believes Kilkenny will be a 'better player' for going on loan
BOSS Scott Parker insisted the decision to loan out midfielder Gavin Kilkenny for the upcoming campaign was “best for his development”. Republic of Ireland under-21 international Kilkenny earlier this month joined Stoke City on a season-long deal
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Garden trend that could add up to £27k to your house value - how to achieve it
It’s no secret a well thought out garden can add serious value to your home, but according to experts, many overlook the extra value a wildlife-friendly garden could create. A trend gaining momentum, it was a wildlife-focussed garden winning the
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'We have so much faith in this team' - No imminent team changes planned for Pirates despite 'not clicking'
PROMOTER Danny Ford insisted Pirates had no imminent plans to make team changes for the business end of the SGB Championship season – and hoped his charges would find their form when it mattered. Poole were given a tough time of it with two meetings
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Katie Price cancels tonight's £80 Makeup Masterclass event in Christchurch
KATIE PRICE has cancelled her makeup event due to be held in Christchurch tonight. The reality star’s Makeup Masterclass set to be held at Loch and Quay will not be going ahead. On Sunday morning, the restaurant confirmed it had been cancelled
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Firefighters deal with house fire after multiple calls from the public
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a house fire in the Springbourne area on Saturday night. Crews from Springbourne, Redhill and Westbourne attended a three storey house fire in Garfield Avenue shortly after 9.30pm. The fire, which had started on
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Portugal trip will be 'home from home' for Rothwell - having tied the knot there this summer
NEW recruit Joe Rothwell revealed how Cherries’ pre-season trip to Portugal would be a “home from home” for him – having also tied the knot just down the road from the complex this summer. Rothwell arrived at Vitality Stadium on a free transfer
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Six people taken to hospital following crash involving police car
SIX people including two young children and two police officers were taken to hospital following a crash involving a police car. At around 10.10pm on Saturday, July 9 a road traffic collision occurred on Littlemoor Road, in Weymouth, at the junction
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As it happened: Road closed after crane overturns on A351 in Dorset and lorry catches fire
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Eight Tories announce campaign for PM – See the list
Eight Tories so far have put themselves forward as Boris Johnson’s replacement as Prime Minister. This comes just days after a mass resignation within the party forced him to announce his resignation. Former health secretaries Jeremy Hunt and
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Avoid the area: Crane overturns on key Dorset route and lorry catches fire
Drivers are being told to avoid the A351 at Holton Heath this morning after a crane overturned. Police say the road has been closed while the vehicle is recovered. A spokesperson said: "The A351 Wareham Road has been closed following an RTC
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Bus company apologises after delays of nearly an hour at Sandbanks
A bus company apologised to passengers on Saturday night after delays at Sandbanks left them running nearly an hour behind. Morebus tweeted on Saturday night around 9pm to say: "We regret to inform service 50 is currently disrupted between Sandbanks
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Beach campers are back - despite risking fine of hundreds of pounds
Beach campers were spotted at Sandbanks over the weekend - risking a £1,000 fine from the council. Tents were spotted at the beauty spot on Saturday night and remain there this morning. One resident said the campers had stayed overnight.
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Bandits star Harris says draw with Poole was 'fair result'
BERWICK Bandits star Chris Harris was left to rue multiple problems with his machinery as his side let victory slip through their fingers against Poole Pirates, but the 45-45 draw was "probably a fair result". Bandits, who sit bottom of the SGB
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'Summer of suffering': Animal cruelty cases in Dorset spike during summer months
SHOCKING new figures reveal a spike in animal cruelty during summer months with 129 reports in Dorset last year. The RSPCA says pet ownership on the rise coupled with financial pressures, it is braced for a “summer of suffering in Dorset”.
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Pest or not? The differences between wasps, hornets and hoverflies
PEOPLE are being urged to learn the differences between insects as ‘sting season’ sets in. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has produced a guide outlining the differences between wasps, bees, hornets and hoverflies. The guide aims
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Charity founder and former Boys' Brigade leader sentenced for sex offences
A HAMPSHIRE sex offender who molested a teenager during camping trips has been spared an immediate jail term. Former Boys' Brigade leader and charity founder David Wall was handed a suspended prison sentence because he had already served time for
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All we've learned from the first week of the Edward Reeve murder trial
THE murder trial of 35-year-old Edward Reeve opened at Winchester Crown Court this week. Mr Reeve was found at his home in Heath Road, Walkford on January 4, 2021. Two teenagers, a 16-year-old boy from Christchurch and a 17-year-old boy from
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Offensive behaviour from handful of councillors causing lack of faith in system
POOR and sometimes offensive behaviour from a handful of Dorset town and parish councillors may be putting people off seeking public office or resigning as councillors. Among the claims is that a small number of councillors have used social media
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You can get a McDonald's Big Mac and fries for just £1.99 using this 'trick'
McDonald's is one of the UK's most popular fast food brands with more than 1200 restaurants. The Big Mac, the Quarter Pounder, the Chicken Legend, McDonald's is the go-to fast food chain in the country. The affordability
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Amazon Prime Day 2022: When is huge online sale and how to get deals for free
UK bargain hunters will rejoice with Amazon Prime Day just days away for savvy shoppers to get their hands on huge deals. Amazon Prime Day 2022 The online sale event will be taking place between 12 and 13 July. Early deals have already
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Residents tell meeting of youths 'enticing birds with seed before shooting them with BB guns'
PASSIONS ran high as residents of a community blighted by a known gang of youths “wreaking havoc” came together with officials to discuss the issues. Several residents told a public meeting how they had seen youths attract pigeons and seagulls
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The best garden centre cafes in and around BCP
THERE is a reason us Brits love a good old fashioned trip to the garden centre and there's a lot more to it than just the plants. A charming and homely affair, regardless of your age or background, the simple garden centre cafe is a safe haven
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"Huge vegan extravaganza" coming to Bournemouth this autumn
BOURNEMOUTH Vegan Festival is promising a "huge vegan extravaganza" this autumn. Taking place at the Citygate Centre in Holdenhurst Road on Saturday, September 3, there will be 60 stalls, world food caterers, cookery demos, inspirational talks,
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Bournemouth man found guilty of engaging in a sex act at London railway station
A MAN from Bournemouth has been found guilty of engaging in a sexual act at a London railway station. Aaron Collins, aged 30, denied committing an act outraging public decency by behaving in an indecent manner in a public place. Collins was
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Meet Britain's biggest Elvis Presley fan - living right here in Poole
THEY say never meet your heroes because you’ll always be disappointed. But that’s not the case for Elvis Presley’s number one fan on this side of the pond. Todd Slaughter, who lives in Poole, met the King of Rock and Roll three times before
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Dorset man found guilty of using mobile phone while driving a tractor
A MAN has been found guilty of using a mobile phone while driving a tractor on a main road. Simon John Pryor-Lettley, aged 27 and of Alder Drive, Alderholt, denied a single charge of using a handheld mobile telephone. The case went to trial
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What are the biggest threats to butterflies and how can gardeners help?
An expert offers tips in the run-up to the Big Butterfly Count. By Hannah Stephenson. Time is running out to save some of Britain's best-loved insects, with recent findings revealing a 26% increase in the number of butterfly species threatened
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'Those who backed Boris Johnson must be held to account'
WHILE many, like myself, will be pleased to see the end of Boris Johnson’s time at No. 10, for those of us who live in my part of Bournemouth the question now becomes, what of our own MP? Conor Burns backed Johnson to the hilt, as reported in the
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Why Austin could be America's wackiest city break
The state capital of Texas is easily accessible thanks to new direct flights from the UK, says Sarah Marshall. Being described as weird isn't always considered a good thing. But when it comes to a place as innovative and eccentric as Austin, the
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Tips to safely exercise in hot weather as heatwave is predicted
The Met Office has said that a consistent run of high temperatures will be seen over the next few days, meaning Britons could bask in an official heatwave. With that in mind boxing trainer and director of Geezers Boxing, Leon Bolmeer, explained
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Burglar stole money from fruit machine at Highcliffe bar
A MAN has avoided going behind bars for burgling a bar and a hair salon in Highcliffe. Daniel Brian Dewhurst, aged 27, was alleged to have trespassed at South Hair Salon in Lymington Road on March 1 with intent to steal. The following day he
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New order signed off to allow Bournemouth and Poole e-scooter trial to continue
AN ORDER to allow the continued use of rental e-scooter’s in a Government trial across Bournemouth and Poole has been signed off by a senior councillor. BCP Council has been taking part in the Department for Transport’s trial since January last
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From special measures to good: Glowing report for school once described as “failing”
A SCHOOL placed in special measures and described as failing just three years ago has received a glowing report after a visit from Ofsted inspectors. Kinson Academy was scrutinised during a two-day visit from government inspectors in May and their