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'He knows our feelings' - Ford will get on with job at hand as Ben Basso returns with Glasgow
PROMOTER Danny Ford admitted he was not sure what reception returning Benjamin Basso would get in opposition colours at Wimborne Road and added: “We will both just crack on.” Dynamic Dane Basso made his debut in Britain for Pirates last season.
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Ford admits Hume is proving Pirates wrong with dazzling campaign
DANNY Ford admitted he was “really surprised” by the dazzling form of Danyon Hume this season, having left him out of Pirates’ team plans for 2022. The 25-year-old was part of Poole’s septet which sealed a league and cup double last season, having
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Who will be the next Prime Minister? Latest betting odds in Tory leadership race
Nominations have closed in the Conservative Party leadership race and latest betting odds have been revealed. Our next Prime Minister will come from a list of eight candidates, taking over from Boris Johnson as the Tory leader and as Prime Minister
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A31 westbound lane reopens after earlier crash
A LANE on the A31 westbound is has reopened after a crash which caused long queues. Lane two was blocked on the A31 at Poulner Hill between Picket Hill and the A338 Salisbury Road, just before the Hightown turn off, due to a road traffic incident
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Conservative Party leadership race candidates confirmed - see who's in the running
Nominations have closed. Our next Prime Minister will come from this list of candidates in the Conservative Party leadership race. At 6pm this evening, the deadline passed for submitting nominations for the role taking over from Boris Johnson as
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Former Cherry King set for Champions League football if Fenerbahce move goes ahead
FORMER Cherries striker Josh King looks set to join Turkish giants Fenerbahce ahead of the new season – meaning the Norweigian international could be lining up in the Champions League. 30-year-old King, who scored 55 goals in 185 Cherries appearances
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Dorset slump to heavy loss against Berkshire
DORSET 179 & 111-9 (5pts) lost to BERKSHIRE 403-9 & 206-3d (22pts) by 319 runs DORSET were thrashed by 319 runs after a big batting collapse on day three of their NCCA Championship clash with Berkshire at the Leaze, Wimborne. Luke Webb's men
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Police searching for missing Bournemouth man last seen eight days ago
POLICE are becoming “increasingly concerned” as they search for a missing man from Bournemouth. Officers have appealed for help locating Martyn Dunn, 30, who was reported missing at 11.43am on Friday, July 8, having last been seen at 11.45am on
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Cherries unveil black third strip ahead of new campaign
CHERRIES have revealed their third kit for the 2022-23 Premier League season. The simple and straightforward shirt features a black canvas with a gold and white trim, whilst the collar is emblazoned with the motto ‘Everyone, Together’, the name
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PICTURES: Lytchett Minster School Year 11 prom
STUDENTS celebrated the end of their GCSE exams at their school prom. Year 11 pupils from Lytchett Minster School partied the night away at Kingston Maurward College. The event was held on Friday, July 8. The school submitted photos of
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Man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after man fell off boat remains under investigation
THE man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after a man fell off a boat in Poole Harbour remains under investigation. Dorset Police carried out extensive searches for 24-year-old Sussex man David Haw after it was reported he fell off a RIB in
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CCTV: £6k worth of tools stolen after high street property burglary
CCTV images have been released after around thousands of pounds worth of tools were stolen from a high street property in Swanage. It is reported that between 12pm and 12.30pm on Sunday, July 10, entry was gained to a property off High Street in
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Cherries under-18s victorious in pre-season tournament in Scotland
CHERRIES under-18s continued their preparations for the upcoming season with victory in Rangers’ under-18 invitational cup. Alongside their equivalents from Middlesbrough, Alan Connell’s young charges travelled to Glasgow to face the Old Firm giants
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Missing teenage boy Cartel Bushnell is located, say police
A MISSING teenage boy who was believed to be in the Bournemouth area has been located, police have said. Cartel Bushnell, 14, was reported missing in Manchester last month. Enquiries were also carried out by Wiltshire Police before the investigation
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Love Island star sensationally quits villa as ITV issues statement
Love Island is heating up tonight as the second contestant of the season has decided to walk. It has been announced that Jacques O'Neil has left the villa and will explain why in tonight's episode. Last night's preview saw the Cumbrian-born
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Carpenter Stokoe looking to rebuild with Wimborne - starting by sprucing up changing rooms
WIMBORNE Town might be hard at work ahead of the new season on the pitch, but manager James Stokoe’s pre-season started well before Magpies returned to footballing action. Beyond the constant phone calls and moves in the transfer market, Stokoe
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PICTURED: Anger over rubbish left behind on Bournemouth beach
RESIDENTS have hit out over the amount of litter left strewn on the beach after thousands of people visited over the weekend. Piles of rubbish were left on the sand after beachgoers flocked to make the most of the warm weather. A picture taken
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Special school crisis meeting - as some pupils found 'suitable education elsewhere'
THE latest position at Coombe House School will be discussed behind closed doors at a meeting next week. The special school, which Dorset Council refers to as a ‘centre for excellence’ opened at Easter and then closed again within a couple of weeks
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PICTURES: Corfe Hills School Year 11 prom at Deans Court
POSH frocks, dapper suits and vintage vehicles. Students from Corfe Hills School celebrated their school prom at Deans Court in Wimborne on Tuesday, July 5. The special event to mark the end of year 11 was captured on camera. Photos submitted
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Danish keeper Jonas Lossl training with Cherries in Portugal
CHERRIES have revealed goalkeeper Jonas Lossl is currently part of the club’s pre-season training camp in Portugal. The 33-year-old Denmark international spent the second half of last season on loan at Brentford from FC Midtjylland. Lossl has
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Crunch decision day looms for huge Between the Bridges housing plans in Poole
MAJOR proposals for hundreds of flats alongside cafes retail space, an art gallery and a museum are set to be determined by councillors this week. Members of BCP Council’s planning committee have received a recommendation from planning officers
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Killick reveals reason behind Poole's packed pre-season schedule
POOLE Town boss Tom Killick has a slightly different conundrum this pre-season – revealing that his side might have slightly overbooked their schedule in terms of friendlies. Dolphins began their pre-season campaign with two wins in two days, with
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Delays on ALL routes through Christchurch due to lane closure on main roundabout
A LANE closure has been put in place while a burst water main in Christchurch is fixed. It is causing long delays through the town. Traffic information service Inrix said there are long delays and queueing traffic on A35 Fountain Roundabout
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Met Office extends 'risk to life' warning ahead of 'hottest day ever recorded'
The Met Office has extended its “rare” “risk to life” warning in the UK as Brits brace for what could be the hottest day ever recorded. The Amber warning, which had initially been issued for Sunday has now been extended to Monday and covers a large
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FOUND: French Bulldog puppy heard crying in hotel where he vanished
A FAMILY say they are "over the moon" after receiving news their missing puppy was found this morning. Bully's owner, Duane, said they received a call from the Bournemouth hotel on Tuesday morning letting them know their missing puppy had been
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"Extreme heat" amber weather alert for BCP is extended
An amber weather warning of "extreme heat" has been extended for a further day. The warning will now be in force from midnight on Sunday, July 17 until 11.59 pm on Monday, July 18 for Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the rest of Dorset.
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Phillips: Cherries loan spell 'important for me'
LIVERPOOL defender Nat Phillips reiterated just how much he relished his spell on the south coast with Cherries, before stating that he hoped to continue the regular play-time he received at the Vitality Stadium. Bolton-born centre-back Phillips
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Pirates' heat leaders in the field for British Final
PIRATES trio Danny King, Steve Worrall and Richard Lawson will all enter the field for the British Final to be held at Belle Vue next month. Sheffield star and former Pirate Adam Ellis defends the title he won last season, and there are five other
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107 jobs saved as builder on Poole Quay project is sold
THE administrators appointed by the builder of a major project on Poole Quay say they have saved all 107 jobs by selling the business. Brymor Group was building Vespasian, a block of 64 flats plus commercial space on the former Poole Pottery shop
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Asda shoppers given three-day deadline to claim money off their next shop
Asda is offering money off food shops for customers after filling up their car at one of its forecourts. The supermarket giant will give shoppers £5 off their next shop. Customers will need to keep their petrol or diesel receipt to claim the £5
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Urgent warning to Universal Credit claimants who use social media
Universal Credit claimants who use social media have been issued a warning by the Department of Work and Pensions. The warning relates to anybody with a social media account as a new 2,000 strong DWP team is launched aiming to crackdown on benefit
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How to keep your home cool as UK heatwave sparks Met Office weather warning
Temperatures are expected to soar this week – ahead of a further blast of hot weather over the weekend amid a UK heatwave. The Met Office has predicted highs of 33C, with central, southern and eastern England all experiencing the rising temperatures
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Labour to table vote of no confidence in Conservative government today
Labour will table a no confidence motion in Boris Johnson’s Government today (Tuesday, July 12), seeking to hold the vote on Wednesday, party sources have said. This news comes after it was confirmed Boris Johnson will remain as Prime Minister
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“Poor parking” causes solar farm fire to spread as firefighters delayed
A LARGE fire at a solar farm spread after firefighters were initially unable to get to the scene due to “poor parking” by members of the public. Firefighters spent around three hours tackling a fire involving a large area of grass measuring 150m
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Record £191m jackpot up for grabs in tonight's EuroMillions
A record jackpot is up for grabs in tonight’s EuroMillions draw. Lottery players will have another chance of securing the biggest EuroMillions prize of all time on Tuesday after the £191 million jackpot hit its limit last week. The record-breaking
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Barbie unveils new Dr Jane Goodall doll in honour of conservationist
BARBIE has unveiled a new Dr Jane Goodall doll in honour of the British conservationist. Dr Goodall, who grew up in Bournemouth and still lives in the area, is a renowned primatologist and widely considered the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees
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'Disgraceful': Man performed sex act on himself at Bournemouth Aldi store
A MAN has avoided going straight to prison for performing a sex act on himself at a Bournemouth supermarket. Alexander Clarke was found guilty of committing the act which was a breach of a sexual risk order he was made subject to back in 2019.
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Why council is selling former school caretaker's house for £100,000s
A FORMER caretaker’s house in Poole is set to be sold by BCP Council with the money going to projects for the neighbouring junior school and other schools in the conurbation. Council leader Cllr Drew Mellor will ask councillors to sign off on the
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Inquests open into couple who were found dead in Dorset home
THE inquests have opened into the deaths of a husband and wife who were found unresponsive in their Dorset home. Emergency services were called to the home of Edward Walter Morris and Wendy Morris in Gifle View in Thornford, Sherborne, on Tuesday
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University halls want new security fence following trespass and crime issues
THE operator of a student halls site in Bournemouth is seeking permission for a new security fence due to concerns over crime and trespassers. Unite Students said a recent increase in incidents in the Lansdowne area, high levels of theft and members
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Business confidence at lowest level since early days of pandemic
BUSINESS confidence is at its lowest level since the early days of the pandemic, while activity has risen at its slowest rate since March 2021, research reveals. The latest NatWest PMI (Purchasing Managers Index) data for the South West shows only
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Michael Ball and Alfie Boe cancel Chewton Glen show due to covid
Michael Ball and Alfie Boe’s picnic show in New Milton has been cancelled, after one half of the singing duo tested positive for covid. The duo were due to perform at the Chewton Glen Hotel in Christchurch Road on Tuesday, July 12. A spokesperson
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How could Barclays House site be used? Council to spend £195k to investigate
BCP Council is to spend £195,500 carrying out due diligence on the purchase of the Barclays House site - and how it could be used. One suggestion from the council is locating a seasonal park and ride scheme there. Other ‘opportunities’ include
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12 people who have been sentenced at Poole Magistrates' Court
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTIAN KEITH PERRY, aged 50 and of Oxford Road, Bournemouth, admits with intent to cause a man harassment, alarm or distress, using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour, thereby causing that
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'Extremely rare red weather warning could be issued if forecast doesn't change'
DORSET'S weather experts have given their predictions on the heatwave ahead of further soaring temperatures this week. Experts have forecast temperatures could hit "record highs" after the Met Office issued an amber weather warning for this Sunday
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Picture of the day: Leading the way
Nigel Morris posted this lovely photograph of a juvenile Stonechat taking centre stage at Durlston Country Park
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‘How can council justify closing off the whole road?’
WHILE I understand that Poole is keen to entertain visitors and locals in the summer months, is it really necessary to block off the only disabled parking spaces on the Quay? We went on Sunday morning to enjoy our regular walk along the Quay, to
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Edward Reeve would have 'rested on bed' moments after being stabbed, court hears
A BLOOD splatter expert has described to court how Edward Reeve would have travelled through his home after being stabbed on New Year’s Eve. Two teenage boys, a 16-year-old from Christchurch and a 17-year-old from Bournemouth, are accused of stabbing
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Dr Jane Goodall: the life work of the local conservationist
Conservationist Dr Jane Goodall is known around the world for her incredible work. With a career spanning 60 years, Dr Goodall is considered the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees. Born in London, her family later moved to Bournemouth,
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"Extreme heat": Met Office issues weather warning for BCP ahead of heatwave
AN AMBER weather warning has been issued for the BCP area for “extreme heat” which could impact people’s health. The Met Office says “exceptionally high” temperatures are possible on Sunday, July 17, and “could lead to widespread impacts on people
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Man 'burst into tears' upon discovering mother's headstone left dumped for years
A PENSIONER is demanding answers after discovering the original headstone of his late mother had been left dumped next to a hedge in Poole Cemetery for more than a decade. Virgil Howe said he “burst into tears” when he realised his mother’s original
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Councillor allowances reports amended due to 'errors and omissions'
THE reports on councillor allowances have been republished after a number of errors and omissions were found. BCP Council had to update the publicly accessible document for 2019/20 and 2020/21 following a ‘forensic examination’ by officers.
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'What dreams are made of' - Hall teams up with icons in Celebration of Champions event
DORSET star Georgia Hall declared featuring in the same four-ball with three legends of golf at the Old Course at St Andrew’s on Monday as “what dreams are made of”. The former Women’s Open Champion was partnered by Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods and
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KFC restaurant branch in Bournemouth closed to customers
A BRANCH of popular fast food eatery KFC in Bournemouth is currently closed to customers. The American chicken restaurant chain located at Royal London House in Lansdowne was shut on Monday, July 11. A sign on the door addressed to customers
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Calls for change as phase one of controversial housing project unveiled
RESIDENTS are being “strongly” encouraged to again have their say on the controversial plans to build hundreds of homes on former green belt land in West Parley. A reserved matters application has been submitted detailing the layout, scale, appearance
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Man appears in court for urinating in Bournemouth church grounds
A MAN has appeared in court to be urinating in the grounds of a Bournemouth town centre church and causing distress. Darrin James Lavery, aged 54, was alleged to have committed the offence at The Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Albert Road, Bournemouth
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How business launch brought Christchurch man out from the "depths of depression"
AN entertainment hire company with an inspiring backstory- Priory Entertainment is Trader of the Week. Launched from Christchurch, Priory Entertainment provides hot tubs, bell tents, party tents, marquees and even garden cinemas for temporary hire
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School's sniffer dogs and bag searches policy praised by police and crime comissioner
A SCHOOL’S decision to bring in sniffer dogs and carry out random bag searches to “educate children about the dangers of drugs” has been praised. The Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner said the action taken by Queen Elizabeth’s School in Wimborne
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Your hypertension and HRT queries answered by our resident GP
THIS week I answer questions from two readers, one on the subject of cardiovascular medicine, the other regarding the menopause. My advice is given in line with current thinking and practice, but cannot be a substitute for consulting your own GP.
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AGONY ADVICE: More reader dilemmas answered
COLUMNIST and trained counsellor Fiona Caine answers another set of reader dilemmas. I’VE LET MYSELF GO SINCE HAVING A BABY I was so looking forward to having a baby. Since our daughter was born six months ago though, I feel so different, and