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Kayaker shocked to see beach visitors oblivious to rockfall behind them
VISITORS on a Dorset beach had a close call when rockfall landed just metres away from them. The rockfall happened along the cliffs of the eastern part of Charmouth beach, near to Soft Rock Café on Monday evening. Sandra Smith, who was kayaking
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'Clearly there is a way back': Will plans for Sandbanks hotels come back again?
PROPERTY developer Richard Carr has said it is “clear” there is a way back despite plans to redevelop three Sandbanks hotels being unanimously refused over flood concerns. Mr Carr first submitted plans in 2017 to bulldoze the Haven Hotel and build
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Lawson lays down the law as resurgent Pirates tame Glasgow Tigers
RESURGENT Poole Pirates put their recent poor form behind them and closed the gap on the SGB Championship’s top two, with a 51-39 victory over rivals Glasgow Tigers. Richard Lawson spearheaded the Dorset club on the night with 13+1 for the hosts
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Fountain Roundabout has re-opened following repairs to burst water main
A ROUNDABOUT in Christchurch has re-opened following a water leak that caused chaos for motorists. Emergency repairs on Fountain Roundabout have been completed, seeing it fully re-open- and earlier than expected. As reported, one lane of the
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Who is Penny Mordaunt? See the frontrunner looking to become next Tory leader
Penny Mordaunt has been dubbed one of the frontrunners in the Tory leadership race - but what else do we know about her? The current International Trade Secretary, 49, is one of the favourites to replace Boris Johnson after he resigned last week
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PICTURED: South Korean air display team Black Eagles flying over Sandbanks
South Korean air display team the Black Eagles were spotted flying over Sandbanks earlier today. The team passed the Dorset coast at around 9am on Wednesday morning, July 13. Echo Camera Club member Dave Green captured an image of the jets
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Who is still running as two candidates are dumped from Tory leadership race?
Both former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt and Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi have been eliminated from the Conservative leadership race after the first round of voting. The race to replace Boris Johnson after he resigned as Prime Minister and Tory party
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Woman rescued from first floor flat as fire spreads through sheds on Winton High Street
A WOMAN has been rescued from a first floor flat following a fire on Winton High Street. Emergency services were called to Wimborne Road on Wednesday afternoon following reports of a fire at the back of a high street shop. Seven crews from
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'I feel like we're in a really good place at the moment' - Sills nonplussed by departures ahead of Hammers' Southern League debut
HAMMERS boss Tim Sills admitted that Max Buckler’s decision to depart the County Ground came “out of the blue” – but the Hamworthy United manager is confident other members of his squad can step up next campaign. Sills led Hamworthy to the Wessex
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RECAP: Fire at property in Winton High Street and road closed
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Three identified after CCTV appeal over Bobby's store burglary
THREE people have been identified following a CCTV appeal in relation to a burglary at a Bournemouth department store which caused £70,000 worth of damage. It is reported entry was forced to Bobby’s in the Square sometime between 4.30pm and 4.40pm
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REFUSED: Major plans to transform Sandbanks hotels rejected over flooding concerns
CONTROVERSIAL plans first submitted five years ago for the development of three Sandbanks hotels have been REJECTED. Richard Carr of Fortitudo submitted plans on behalf of owners FJB Hotels in 2017 to replace the Sandbanks Hotel with a new 171-
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Who is Jonas Lossl? Details on goalkeeper training with Cherries
THERE was a new face amongst the Cherries players as they started their pre-season camp in Portugal yesterday – with goalkeeper Jonas Lossl pictured in training. A one-time Danish international, Lossl has played almost 100 games in English football
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£35k of damage to toilet block after fire as police release CCTV
AROUND £35,000 worth of damage was caused to a toilet block on Bournemouth seafront following a fire earlier this year. The incident happened at the public toilets at Portman Ravine at 4.13pm on Wednesday, March 30. Police officers attended
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Thousands of pounds worth of jewellery stolen in home burglary
THOUSANDS of pounds worth of jewellery has been stolen in a home burglary. Police have launched an investigation after a house burglary in Barton-on-sea between 2pm on Thursday, July 7,and 4pm on Sunday, July 10, in Chiltern Close. The culprit
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Businesses invited to join free webinar
BUSINESSES in the area are being invited to join a free session run by LOCALiQ on pay-per-click strategy. Guest speaker Brandon Griffin, Head of B2B marketing at LOCALiQ, will deliver the Seven steps to success webinar helping local businesses
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A31 closure as firefighters tackle plantation fire near Ferndown
THE A31 had to be closed both ways by police as firefighters tackled a fire near Ferndown this morning. Multiple fire crews dealt with the fire at Uddens Plantation just off the A31 at 9.11am on Wednesday, July 13. The fire involved an area
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Smith takes five but struggling Bournemouth beaten at Hook
TEENAGE talent Conor Smith returned career-best figures of 5-35 but was unable to bowl Bournemouth to a critical victory over Hook & Newnham Basics in the ECB Southern Premier League basement battle at a dusty King George V ground. Smith and housemate
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Man indecently exposes himself to woman at golf course twice in two days
A MAN indecently exposed himself to a woman twice in two days at a Bournemouth golf course. The first incident occurred when the woman was walking her dog in the woods at Queen’s Park Golf Course at around 8.20pm on Tuesday, July 5. The woman
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Decision on major Between the Bridges scheme WILL NOT be made today
A DECISION on a major development of hundreds of flats and a variety of retail space, an art gallery and a museum will not be made today. Members of BCP Council’s planning committee were due to consider the Poole land Between the Bridges application
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Billam-Smith could earn dream world title fight - if he wins at the BIC this month
BOURNEMOUTH’S Chris Billam-Smith could be on the brink of fighting for the IBF cruiserweight world title – should he win his long-awaited homecoming bout at the BIC on Saturday, July 30. The man nicknamed ‘The Gentleman’ is set to defend his European
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Man arrested after woman reportedly assaulted following row at pub
A MAN has been arrested after a woman was reportedly assaulted following a row at a pub in Bournemouth. The woman sustained a minor injury during the incident which occurred as the pair walked down Milford Drive sometime between 9.30pm and 10pm
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What are the white badges MPS are wearing at PMQS today?
As PMQs get underway, politicians have been spotted wearing a white badge in the House of Commons. Politicians such as Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and more have been seen sporting the badge. What are the badges MPs are wearing at PMQS today?
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Man stabbed after intervening in machete attack in Bournemouth
A MAN sustained a stab wound after intervening during an assault involving a machete in Bournemouth. The man, aged in his 50s, sustained an injury not believed to be serious following an assault on a man in his 20s in Hawthorn Road in the Victoria
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'It's just speculation and I don't read too much into speculation' - reported Cherries target Tanganga plays down links
RUMOURED Cherries target Japhet Tanganga is fully focused on his Tottenham Hotspur career amidst reports he is set to depart the North London club. The Athletic reported late last week that the 23-year-old was the subject of a loan approach from
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Christchurch roundabout to fully reopen TOMORROW after long delays in the area
BOURNEMOUTH Water has confirmed Fountain roundabout in Christchurch will fully reopen by the end of tomorrow after a water leak caused long delays fordrivers. One lane of the Fountain roundabout has been closed due to ongoing repair work, with
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RECAP: A31 closed both ways by police as firefighters tackle fire
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8 signs your dog is experiencing heatstroke amid UK heatwave, from the experts
Vets and dog safety experts have issued a list of symptoms dog owners need to be aware of to know when their pet is experiencing heatstroke. Temperatures are expected to soar this week – ahead of a further blast of hot weather over the weekend.
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Search for Good Samaritans who helped woman after assault
TWO good Samaritans assisted a woman after she was reportedly punched by a man in Bournemouth. The woman, aged in her 50s, was driving through Bournemouth town centre with a male passenger who was known to her sometime between 9.30pm and 10.30pm
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'We want to try and get to the top 10' - Brown outlines Poppies' targets for next year
POPPIES boss Phill Brown is hoping that his youthful additions can help his side break into the top 10 of the Wessex Premier next term. Brown, who took charge of the Victoria Park outfit prior to the start of last campaign, hopes the addition of
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Conor Burns will not publicly back a candidate for Prime Minister
BOURNEMOUTH West MP Conor Burns has announced he will not be publicly supporting anybody in the race to become the next leader of the Conservative Party. The MP added he was “saddened” that Boris Johnson’s premiership ended in such “division and
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As it happened: Richard Carr's Sandbanks hotels plans finally put before committee after five years
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Heatwave: "Extreme heat" weather warning now extended to THREE days
AN AMBER weather warning of "extreme heat" has been extended again for a further day. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is set to experience intense heat for three days starting this weekend as a weather expert has warned we could see temperatures
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Hamworthy Rec 'can go up and compete' according to boss Grice
HAMWORTHY Recreation boss Kirk Grice believes his side has what it takes to compete in the Wessex League after their promotion from the Dorset Premier League. However, it will not be plain sailing for the Rec manager, as he contends with players
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Supermoon to delight stargazers tonight - all you need to know
Stargazers are set to catch a glimpse of a 'bigger and brighter' supermoon tonight, Wednesday July 13. July’s full moon is known as the Buck Moon because male deer shed and regrow their antlers around this time of year. Here's a guide on everything
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LIVE: Delays through Christchurch due to burst water main and crash on Avon Causeway
12:02pm My colleague Matt Simpson has put a story online about the Fountain Roundabout which you can see here We'll
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National heatwave emergency could be declared amid potential for record temperature
Senior government officials have met to discuss plans for a potential heatwave emergency, which would be the first of its kind in the UK. Sky News reported that officials held a crisis COBRA meeting inside Downing Street on Monday (July 11) to
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Group of travellers on area of land in Canford Heath
AN unauthorised encampment has set up camp on an area of land in Poole. Around nine caravans and associated vehicles are currently located on land in Ryall Road in Canford Heath. Police are aware and are liaising with BCP Council. A Dorset
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Brits issued warning as holiday hotspot brings back Covid restrictions
UK holidaymakers have been warned over the reintroduction of strict Covid regulations at a popular holiday hotspot. Brits heading to Cyprus this summer will face strict Covid rules amid a rise in cases. Cyprus Covid restrictions Face masks
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Win two weekend tickets for Wilkswood Reggae Festival 2022.
Win two weekend tickets for Wilkswood Reggae Festival 2022. Held at Wilkswood Farm in Langton near Swanage from JUly 22-24, the festival features three days of reggae music across three stages. Artists this year include Dennis Bovell, Twinkle Brothers
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Brockenhurst talent Ward snapped up by Wycombe
BROCKENHURST talent Christie Ward has been snapped up by Football League side Wycombe Wanderers. Wareham-based Ward joined the Badgers as a 16-year-old, impressing at the Wessex Premier League club whilst coming through the ranks at the Pro Direct
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Poole man arrested on suspicion of assault after victim left with cut above eye
A MAN from Poole was arrested for an alleged assault, leaving the victim with a cut above his left eye. The incident happened in Bridport and was reported to Dorset Police at around 8.45pm on Sunday, July 3. It was alleged that a man had
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'Just perfection' - Cherries fans rave about new kit on Twitter
CHERRIES fans got their first look of the club’s new third kit, but what was fan reaction like on Twitter? After unveiling a somewhat divisive home shirt last week, the Premier League club revealed their alternate strip, a classy black number with
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Driver caught speeding at 100mph on dual carriageway in Dorset
DORSET traffic cops caught a driver doing nearly 100mph in Dorset – nearly double the speed limit. A car was caught travelling at 99mph on a dual carriageway at a section where two sites of fatal accidents had previously occurred. The speed
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'Help stop grotesque and abusive behaviour': Consultation on abortion clinic buffer zone WILL go ahead
A consultation on a proposed buffer zone outside Bournemouth's abortion clinic will go ahead, BCP Council confirmed to supporters. Campaign group Sister Support's petition calling for the measure to protect women accessing healthcare collected
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Common symptoms during a heatwave that could be a sign you need to contact your GP
Rare health warnings have been issued by the Met Office this week, as much of the country prepares for an extreme heatwave this weekend. A rare amber warning has been issued across a large part of the UK, stating there could be a danger to life
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£70k of damage caused to Bobby's store after water tap switched on
AROUND £70,000 worth of damage was caused to a department store in Bournemouth town centre. A water tap was turned on at Bobby’s in the Square causing flooding and “extensive” damage to stock and the building. CCTV images have only just been
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Thousands will miss out on £650 cost of living payment this week
Thousands on Universal Credit will miss out on a £650 payment designed to help claimants during the cost-of-living crisis. More than eight million people on benefits will receive the cost-of-living cash boost in two payments in the coming months
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Millions of homes will receive a £325 cash boost this week
More than eight million households will receive a £326 cash boost this week. The payment is the first of two designed to ease cost-of-living pressures. From Thursday, a first instalment of £326 will start to be paid out to low-income households
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Eyes to the skies! Black Eagles display team to fly over Dorset coast
EYES to the skies. An international air display team is due to pass over an area of Poole this morning. Republic of Korea’s ‘Black Eagles’ display team are due to fly over Sandbanks at 8.59am. The team is due to leave Boscombe Down at 8.50am
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Plea for sea-goers to “respect” wildlife after death of Danny the dolphin
A MARINE policing team has urged visitors to “respect” dolphins and other wildlife when in the waters around Dorset during the heatwave. The plea to protect the aquatic creatures came with a reminder of the legal implications of disturbing them
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Much-anticipated Tesla showroom and supercharger site to open this weekend
A BRAND-new Tesla showroom and service centre will finally open its doors in Ferndown this weekend. Tesla will open its first ever Dorset site in New Road on Saturday, July 16, with 14,000sqft of space allocated for test drives, electric vehicle
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Two Dorset campsites top “hidden gems” list offering stays from £17 per night
New research has uncovered the UK’s top 10 "hidden gem" camping destinations with two Dorset locations taking first and second place. Trigon Farm in Wareham took the top spot with Dewflock Farm in Dorchester following closely behind. British
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Sandfest return hailed a success with 'biggest ever name' hoped for next year
THE BUSINESS brain behind one of the area’s biggest beach festivals says he was overwhelmed by the returning event’s success after a “challenging” period. Sandfest welcomed 5,000 revellers to Sandbanks beach on Sunday, July 10, in an event headlined
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Why these 11 people have appeared in the dock at Poole Magistrates' Court
BOURNEMOUTH TOMASZ JAROSLAW BARZYCZAK, aged 33 and of Turbary Park Avenue, Bournemouth, admits driving a Suzuki on the A350 Holes Bay Road, Poole, on June 22 at a speed exceeding 40mph, namely 64mph on June 22, 2021. Fined £66. To pay £34 surcharge
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Litter left uncollected and piled up next to beach bins - which had been emptied
Litter was left piled up by the side of beach bins in Christchurch - despite the actual bins being emptied. The rubbish - a mixtures of litter, food packaging, used disposable barbecues and bottles - was piled by the side of two bins at Steamer
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Want to lead the Ringwood Carnival processions? Nominations are open now
A COMPETITION has been launched for youngsters to secure a spot at the front of the Ringwood Carnival processions this year. Organisers are ramping up preparations as the event returns to the New Forest town for the first time since 2019. Ringwood
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Picture of the day: Upton Youth Club Football team from the 1980s
Remembering Upton Youth Club Football team with this photo sent in by Mr Bob Lawrence, Chairman of the Grove Youth Club, Poole, of the 1983/84 season winners of the Under 12 Braytown Cup, with their manager Colin Sherwood. Pictured are Ian Yates
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Bournemouth 'one of top beaches in UK' for electric vehicle drivers
Citroen has highlighted the best beaches in the UK for electric vehicle drivers in a new study. To qualify for the top 10 list, Citroen looked at how close the top-rated beaches on TripAdvisor were to the 10 most populated cities in the country
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'Once in a generation opportunity': Talbot Village Trust on its Innovation Quarter plans
PLANS for an “innovation quarter” and a private hospital near Bournemouth’s universities are a “once in a generation opportunity” for jobs, health and wellbeing, it is claimed. A new site for digital and tech businesses would create 322 local jobs
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Hit-and-run driver jailed after crash left woman with life-changing injuries
A HIT-AND-RUN driver who crashed into a woman and caused her life-changing injuries has been jailed. Christopher William Hughes, aged 30 and of Morley Road, Bournemouth, was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on Friday, July 8, after admitting
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'It's frustrating': Fire crews watch blaze grow has 'poor parking' forces reroute
FIRE crews were delayed by more than five minutes while “poor parking” forcing them to helplessly watch a large blaze grow. Crews from Verwood Fire Station were called to a blaze at a solar farm on Monday afternoon but were delayed after parking
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'Can be life threatening': People urged to help the homeless during 'extreme' heatwave
PEOPLE have been urged to “take action” if they see a homeless person in the extreme heat expected for the rest of the week. The Met Office has extended its amber weather warning for extreme heat until Monday next week. Although BCP Council
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How you can help buy essential items for Ukraine hospitals
A GIFT list website has been set up by The Harbour Hospital in Poole to match UK donations with a list of medical supplies needed by Ukrainian doctors. Anyone can visit the website and select the item they wish for their donation to buy. The
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Covid figures show increase in BCP cases and rise in hospital bed use
COVID-19 cases are up in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) region, while the wider Dorset area sees a slight decrease. As the percentage of people testing positive for coronavirus continued to increase across the UK, the infection rate
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Council to open environmental hub late in autumn - missing the summer months
A NEW environmental hub in Bournemouth will not be open in time for the summer – despite an initial spring opening date set by the council. The Seaside Environmental Hub at Durley Chine was due to open this spring and is designed to be a space
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Hospital beds and wheelchairs shipped from Bournemouth to warzone
MEDICAL equipment being cleared from a Southbourne care home is being donated to a hospital in Ukraine. The Bournemouth based organisation Ukraine Relief has been given a generous amount of hospital beds and wheelchairs, all of which had been stripped
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Dorset farm reimagined and reopened after extensive refurbishment
A DORSET farm has been completely reimagined following a major refurbishment which hopes to attract families with a range of leisure activities. The 500-acre working Blackmarsh Farm along the A30 in Sherborne has undergone extensive work to introduce
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Man breached restraining order by contacting his ex through reverse call service
A MAN who breached a restraining order by contacting his ex-girlfriend through a reverse call service has been jailed. Craig David Brock received a suspended sentence and a restraining order back in May after he assault her and made vile threats
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What is on show in GIANT's new exhibition as gallery marks a year since launching
BOURNEMOUTH town centre art gallery GIANT is set to launch what could be its biggest exhibition to date this weekend. The FOREVER: CHANGED exhibition will include works by Gavin Turk, Sarah Hardacre, and Tim Noble and Sue Webster as part of a selection
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'Rolex ripper' who robbed £15k watch from Poole man in honeytrap theft jailed
ONE of the Rolex Rippers, the group of women who rob wealthy gentlemen for their designer watches, has been jailed for her part in the organised crime which has struck in Dorset. Stefania Tinica, a Romanian national, is the first member of the
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Zero tolerance policy adopted after rise in jet skiers 'flaunting the rules'
A ZERO tolerance policy has been adopted in Poole Harbour over jet skiers who “flaunt the rules” after a significant increase in incidents. Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC) says there has been a marked increase in the number of complaints and
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Man in court for stealing eight-foot Christmas tree from garden centre
A MAN has appeared in court for stealing a Christmas tree from a garden centre. Chay Lee Watts, aged 32, was alleged to have stolen an artificial eight-foot tree valued at £210 from Stewarts Garden Centre in Lyndhurst Road, Christchurch, on November
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Boscombe is the 'dog that everyone likes to kick' and 'should be celebrated'
Gossip, unfair and 'garbage'. That's the reaction from loyal Boscombe residents and community leaders after a report in a national newspaper described the Bournemouth suburb as the “drugs capital of the south”. Last week, The Sun published
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'We thank you all': Pub to close its doors while major development takes place
A POPULAR pub in Broadstone is to close its doors for an extensive period due to the ongoing construction of an apartment block. The Goods Yard in Station Approach will shut on Sunday, September 4, after 14 “excellent” years serving the community
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‘Look after your pets during the heatwave’
WITH this hot weather reported to be getting hotter by the weekend, I would like to stress the dangers this brings, not only to our young, elderly and vulnerable, but all the animals in our care. Every year we read of dogs left in cars, rabbits
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Police still looking for woman who urinated on a bus going to Verwood
NO ARRESTS have been made in connection to a woman who urinated on a bus in Bournemouth, police say. On Friday, June 17, a double decker bus travelling on the A338 from Bournemouth towards Ringwood had to stop in Verwood when three passengers
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Active travel works at beauty spot almost done with disabled parking passed
A TRAFFIC order to help disabled people visit a beauty spot has been approved as the next phase of an active travel project at Evening Hill. Work on Shore Road, Sandbanks Road and the intervening Alington Road has been ongoing since April, during