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Brits using easyJet this summer warned over rule which could stop them boarding
British holidaymakers heading abroad via easyJet this summer have been warned over a little-known rule which could see you stopped from boarding your flight. Passengers are being urged to check the airlines’ rules on medication before travelling
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Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday July 14
The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing. Whether it’s Aldi’s Specialbuys or Lidl’s Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking out and
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Devastation as fire tears through church 'at heart of community'
Residents have spoken of their heartbreak after a fire tore through a historic church at the heart of the Mudeford community. Crowds gathered and watched in horror as the church in Mudeford went up in flames around 8pm on Thursday evening.
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Fire service give full statement on Mudeford church fire
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service have issued a full statement on the huge blaze at All Saints Church in Mudeford tonight. More than 50 firefighters are at the scene. People have been asked to avoid the area The road is closed
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As it happened: 50 firefighters battle huge fire at church in Mudeford as people told to avoid area
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'I’m not an idiot, I know my performances haven’t been up to scratch' - Ablitt wants to repay faith shown by Pirates fans
NATHAN Ablitt has thanked Poole Pirates fans for the support they have shown him during his debut campaign at the club, admitting: "I'm not an idiot, I know my performances maybe haven't been up to scratch." It has proven to be a baptism of fire
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PICTURES: Avonbourne Boys' and Girls' Academies prom 2022
The Vitality Stadium lit up with excitement last night. No, Bournemouth didn't defeat Southampton, it was the prom for Avonbourne Boys' and Girls' Academies. Students from Year 11 donned their best dresses and smartest suits as they celebrated
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Comedian Rhod Gilbert announces cancer diagnosis in heartfelt tribute to the NHS
Comedian Rhod Gilbert has announced that he has cancer and is receiving treatment at a cancer hospital. The 53-year-old from Carmarthen confirmed that he is currently a patient at Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff - a hospital he is a patron of
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Tobias Ellwood 'deeply regretful' for running over neighbour's cat
TOBIAS Ellwood says he remains “deeply regretful” for running over a neighbour’s cat. The incident led to two attacks on the Bournemouth East MP's home in the Holdenhurst area. Following a police investigation into the damage at Mr Ellwood's
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LIVE: Three mile queues on A31 due to broken down van
6:49pm One lane remains blocked and slow traffic due to traffic problem on A31 Eastbound between The Shell Station (Picket
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'Bitterly disappointing': Severe disruption on railways as another strike is announced
SEVERE disruption is expected across BCP’s railway stations next week after the RMT announced more strikes. The disruption is expected across the South Western Railway network on Wednesday, July 27 and Thursday, July 28. The walk-out is only
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Man charged with burglary in Fordingbridge following cross-county investigation
A MAN has been charged with burglary and driving while disqualified after a cross-county investigation. Officers have charged a man following a series of incidents in Ringwood and Fordingbridge. The charges come as a result of a cross-border
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Accused told friend 'it is what it is' admitting 'there is evidence there', court hears
A TEENAGER accused of murdering a 35-year-old Christchurch man told a friend “it is what it is” after admitting “there is evidence there”, a court heard. Two boys, a 16-year-old from Christchurch and a 17-year-old from Bournemouth, are accused
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Unauthorised encampment set up in beachfront car park
A GROUP of travellers have set up an encampment in a beachfront car park in Bournemouth. An unauthorised encampment has formed in the lower section of Branksome Dene Chine car park consisting of a reported seven living units and associated vehicles
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Long delays in Sandbanks to end TOMORROW as roadworks removed
LONG delays in Sandbanks are finally coming to an end. Wessex Water say temporary traffic lights in Shore Road in Poole will be removed tomorrow, on Friday, July 15. This is ahead of schedule, with Wessex Water previously stating the emergency
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'I know some of the lads might have moaned' - Bashley boss Morris sees early pre-season start pay off
BASHLEY boss Paul Morris believes his side’s early return to pre-season has already paid off. Newly-promoted Bash proved too fit and well-drilled for Tom Killick’s Poole Town side despite the Dolphins sitting in the division above. A double
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'Another good test' - Sheffield Wednesday's Palmer looks ahead to Cherries clash in Portugal
SHEFFIELD Wednesday defender Liam Palmer described Cherries as "strong" opposition as the two sides prepare to face off in Portugal tomorrow. Both clubs are currently spending time away on training camps, ahead of the start of their respective
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Man stabbed in the leg during incident in Bournemouth
A MAN was taken to hospital after being found with stab wounds to his leg in Bournemouth. Dorset Police were called to the report at an address in Hinton Road, Bournemouth at 2.11pm on Thursday, July 14. The condition of the man is unknown
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Recap: Updates from Winchester Crown Court as Edward Reeve murder trial continues
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Council amend advice after telling people to 'avoid Sandbanks chain ferry'
SANDBANKS Chain Ferry has hit back at BCP Council after a social media post advised people to “avoid the ferry if you can”. In a Facebook post ahead of this weekend's heatwave, BCP Council gave their top tips to “stay as cool as a cucumber” in
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No sign of vital report on controversial beach hut sell-off
A vital report on the potential sell-off of thousands of beach huts by BCP Council is yet to materialise - even though the meeting is less than a week away. Despite repeated requests to BCP Council asking when the report for the special meeting
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Is Twitter down? What we know so far as users experience connection problems
Popular social media platform Twitter has reportedly crashed leaving thousands of users without connection. Users noticed problem with the loading of feeds when using the site on desktop, and mobile. According to Down Detector, reports of issues
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Martin Lewis shares warning to anyone who pays energy bills by direct debit
Martin Lewis has issued a price hike warning to anyone who pays their energy bills by direct debit. The Money Saving Expert founder shared the warning during a regular appearance on ITV This Morning, where the cash-saving guru regularly shares
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Jury retires to consider conclusion in Gaia Pope inquest
A JURY has retired to consider its conclusion in the inquest into the death of Gaia Pope, who was found dead in undergrowth on the Dorset coast 11 days after running away from home. The 19-year-old, who suffered from severe epilepsy, was reported
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Teenage girl, 14, sexually assaulted by man while sitting on kerb
A MAN approached a teenage girl sitting on the kerb and sexually assaulted her, prompting a police investigation. Officers have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to following the incident at around 8.20pm on Sunday, June 26
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Everything we've learnt from the inquest into the death of Gaia Pope
TWELVE weeks ago the inquest into the death of teenager Gaia Pope began at Bournemouth Town Hall. Since then, jurors have heard from thr 19-year-old’s family, epilepsy treatment team, social workers and police involved in handling her disappearance
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Cyclist suffered life-changing injuries after crash on roundabout
A CYCLIST suffered life-changing injuries following a crash in Christchurch last week as police urge witnesses to come forward. At 5.50pm on Thursday, July 7, Dorset Police received a report of a collision at the Purewell Roundabout involving a
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Council warns of rock fall risk ahead of hot weekend
PEOPLE have been urged to take extra precautions on the beach this weekend as the risk of rock falls has increased. In extreme temperatures, the risk of rock falls along Dorset’s coastline is greater than usual. Dorset Councillor Ray Bryan,
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West Ham reportedly 'keeping a keen eye' on Zemura
WEST Ham United are "keeping a keen eye" on Cherries star Jordan Zemura, according to talkSPORT. Zemura enjoyed a brilliant breakthrough season under Scott Parker last term, making 33 Championship appearances. The 22-year-old has also broken
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'It's cheating' - Lawson 'really annoyed' by Glasgow's Ostergaard
RICHARD Lawson was left "really annoyed" by the antics of Glasgow Tigers star Ulrich Ostergaard during last night's clash at Wimborne Road, insisting: "For me, it's cheating." Lawson enjoyed a fine evening, named rider of the night after totalling
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Cherries starlet Moriah-Welsh reportedly on trial with Burton Albion
CHERRIES starlet Nathan Moriah-Welsh is reportedly on trial with League One Burton Albion with a view to a loan move. It is believed the 20-year-old midfielder played 45 minutes for Jimmy Floyd-Hasselbaink’s side as they were defeated 1-0 by Nottingham
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Worrall hopes the 'switch has flicked' for Pirates after big Glasgow win
POOLE'S number one Steve Worrall hopes the "switch has flicked" for Pirates after they recorded a resounding 51-39 victory over SGB Championship title rivals Glasgow Tigers last night. A wobble in form has seen Pirates slip down to third in the
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Second group of travellers within 24 hours set up on community green
ANOTHER travellers’ encampment has been set up on a residential green in Canford Heath – the second in the area within 24 hours. BCP Council says it is aware of around nine living units and associated vehicles again situated in the green area between
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'He is definitely someone I look up to' - Wimborne 'keeper Parker-Trott big fan of former Cherries teammate Ramsdale
NEW WIMBORNE goalkeeper Tom Parker-Trott revealed he looks up to former Cherries teammate Aaron Ramsdale, with the shot-stopper stating that working with the England international “was a great experience.” Parker-Trott, who was on the books at
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Health warning to parents over children's dishes at Pizza Hut and GBK
Health campaigners have warned that several established restaurant chains in the UK are serving dishes unacceptably high in salt to children. A third of meals (34%) surveyed by Action on Salt contained 2g or more of salt – or two-thirds of a four
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Bournemouth man takes on marathon challenge to raise money for Ukraine
A BOURNEMOUTH man is walking the entire length of the Jurassic Coast to raise money for Ukraine after delivering aid there earlier this year. Joseph Draper joined a 12-vehicle convoy in March carrying donations to Sofia Sydorenko, an aid worker
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Next of kin appeal for New Forest man who died in Bournemouth
HELP is needed to find the next of kind of a man who lived in New Milton but died in Bournemouth. Alan Jones, who was 81 and lived in Lymington Road in New Milton, Hampshire, died at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital on Tuesday July 5. The Coroner
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Disabled woman told rotting fox in a box was "not a priority"
A DISABLED woman says she was told the removal of a rotting dead fox from her garden is “not a priority” for the council. Sixty five-year-old Caroline Young has told of her frustration after claiming BCP Council told her it would take two to three
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Post Office workers to go on strike today in a dispute over pay
Post Office workers are taking part in a 24-hour strike today (Thursday, July 14) in a dispute over pay. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) who deliver cash and supplies to sub-post offices, process finances and work in administration
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Exact time cost of living payment will go into your bank account from TODAY
More than eight million eligible Brits will be receiving a £326 cash boost from the Department of Work and Pensions from TODAY. The payment is the first of two accumulating to £650 as part of government plans to help ease the burden of the ongoing
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Angela Rayner to speak at Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival this weekend
Thousands of trade unionists will join together for the Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival this weekend - an event last held in full in 2019. Run by the South West TUC, the event from Friday, July 15 to Sunday, July 17 commemorates the sacrifice of six
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Celebrity chef Mark Hix to close Dorset pub blaming costs and recruitment issues
Celebrity chef Mark Hix is to close one of his country pubs in Dorset. He announced that The Fox Inn, in Corscombe, would be closing permanently as of Sunday, July 17. He cited challenges such as rising costs and a difficulty to recruit staff
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Dorset man admits to making off without paying for fuel SIX separate times
A PORTLAND man has pleaded guilty to driving whilst over the legal limit and making off without paying for fuel on six separate occasions. Jack Christopher Tennant, whose address was given as Weston Road in Easton, appeared in Weymouth Magistrates
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Sunday driving ban and motorway speed limit reduction plan to cut oil reliance
Reducing the speed limit on motorways and banning Sunday driving are ideas suggested to cut Britain’s reliance on oil. The International Energy Agency has proposed a ten-point plan to reduce global demand by 2.7 million barrels a day. Included
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Major firms 'missing out on talent because recruitment is too cumbersome'
MAJOR businesses are missing out on hiring top talent because their recruitment processes are too cumbersome, a specialist recruiter says. The warning comes from Oakstone International, a Poole-based executive search firm which serves the financial
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Three Ukrainian refugee households faced homelessness after coming to BCP area
THREE Ukrainian refugee households faced homelessness after arriving in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, according to new figures. Ukrainians fleeing the conflict with Russia can apply for a visa to stay in the UK under the Ukraine Family Scheme
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Major plans for 1,700 homes in village will make life 'effortless', say developers
DEVELOPERS behind plans for 1,700 homes in a sleepy Dorset village have stood by their proposals, stating its vision is to make day-to-day life as “effortless as possible”. A public exhibition was held for major plans in Alderholt, including a
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Rival plans tabled to build apartment block with sea views after backlash
RIVAL plans to a controversially approved scheme to transform a derelict bungalow into flats has been tabled. Last year plans to replace a Poole home with two five-storey blocks of flats were approved despite criticism from residents in and around
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'No quick solutions' to BCP children's services after 'very damaging' inspection
THE independent advisor responsible for the oversight of BCP Council’s children’s services admitted there are no quick solutions to getting the department back on track. John Coughlan said the local authority’s inadequate Ofsted rating was very
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Woman banned from keeping horses after 'extreme neglect' of her two animals
A WOMAN who admitted neglecting her horses has avoided an immediate prison sentence but she has been banned from owning horses for 10 years. Nadine Robinson, aged 45 and of Fernlea, Christchurch, pleaded guilty to two offences following an investigation
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Meet the couple who completed a tandem ride from Land’s End to John o’ Groats
TWO Wareham pensioners have raised over £2,000 by cycling from Land’s End to John o’ Groats on a tandem bike. Bob and Sue Richardson, who are in their seventies, embarked on the epic 2,000km adventure on their trusty tandem ‘Daisy’ to fundraise
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One of Dorset’s oldest cricket clubs will build a new twin-winged pavilion
ONE of Dorset’s oldest cricket clubs is to build a swish new twin-winged pavilion – after managing for years with a semi-dilapidated pavilion. The Compton House Cricket Club, based at Compton Park, Sherborne, says the new building will help provide
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‘Union Flags a lovely sight…but so many are upside down’
I ENJOYED a recent visit to Westbourne and was pleased to see many of the shops flying the Union Flag. Unfortunately, many of them are upside down. This is an international sign of distress at sea but Westbourne isn’t on the sea and certainly
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Picture of the Day: Raindrops on daisies
Beautiful daisies captured after the rain by Hazel Showell.
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Grooves on the Green returns to Ashley Cross this month with "increased capacity"
THE county's longest running festival, Grooves on the Green, is set to celebrate its 21st year. The festival has an increased capacity and a “greater emphasis” on locally produced food and drink as it returns to Ashley Cross on July 16 and 17.
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Man who damaged items belonging to Bournemouth hotel among 7 people in court
BOURNEMOUTH JAMES STEPHEN LONGFOOT, aged 30 and of Cranleigh Road, Bournemouth, admits failing to comply with the supervision requirements imposed following release from a period of imprisonment in that he failed to take part in activities in accordance
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Explained: How church groups and pro-life campaigners are harassing women outside abortion clinic
A consultation on a potential buffer zone around Bournemouth's abortion clinic will take place from next week. The milestone is an important one for campaigners, staff and women who have been subjected to abuse and harassement. A petition calling
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No shots please: Police ask for limits on alcohol sales at beach bar
LICENCES for two new Bournemouth venues are to be considered by councillors on July 19. Applications for a premises licence have been made by SoBo Beach on the Solent Promenade at Southbourne and for ‘Bread and Butcher’ in Christchurch Road, Bournemouth
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'We've missed getting together': Social event for digital and creative sectors declared a success
AFTER three years with next to no socialising, the creative, digital and tech industries had the chance to get together again. The first Speak Easy, a new event for the sectors in the BCP Council area, was held at the Hacienda Bar of Bournemouth