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Hour by hour Met Office weather forecast for Bournemouth today
BOURNEMOUTH is set for another hot day as the heatwave continues. Yesterday, temperatures of around 30C were recorded in Bournemouth with highs of 35C in some locations further away from the coast. The Met Office says it could feel even hotter
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Dembele on adapting at Cherries, a Parker pre-season and never doubting he would make it to the Premier League
SIRIKI Dembele could not have done much more to make a strong instant impression on Cherries fans. Just 12 days after arriving from Peterborough United on transfer deadline day, the exciting winger slotted in a stoppage-time winner as Cherries
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RECAP: Temperatures hit 32C as thousands flock to beaches in Dorset
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IN PICTURES: Thousands flock to Bournemouth beach for record-breaking heatwave
PICNICS, sunbathers, and plenty of ice cream- here’s what Bournemouth beach looked like as the heatwave hit Dorset. Thousands of people flocked to the beach on Monday as temperatures in Bournemouth exceeded 30C. An amber alert was in force
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'He's one of the best pros I've seen' - Carmichael enthuses about reunion with former Cherries teammate Fogden
IT IS not unusual to cross paths with players across the span of a footballing career, but Poole Town midfielder Josh Carmichael admitted it was “weird” to share a dressing room with former Cherries teammate Wes Fogden over a decade on from their spell
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'Fantastic job in challenging circumstances': Council defends chaotic heatwave scenes
BCP Council has sought to defend the chaotic scenes witnessed over the weekend in parts of Bournemouth, saying parking colleagues 'did a fantastic job in challenging circumstances'. Buses were cancelled, people flouted well-publicised rules to
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Murder accused teen said he acted in 'self defence' after stabbing victim 'three times'
A TEENAGER accused of murdering a 35-year-old man said he acted in self defence, telling a jury “there’s nothing else I could have done”. Two boys, a 16-year-old from Christchurch and a 17-year-old from Bournemouth, are accused of murdering Edward
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A35 closed in both directions and will be 'for some considerable time'
The A35 is closed in both directions due to a lorry fire, with the fire service warning it will be closed for 'some considerable time'. National Highways reports the road has been closed following an HGV fire. Slow traffic is being experienced
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PICTURED: Car bursts into flames at Durdle Door car park
One tourist had a lucky escape after their car overheated and burst into flames as it queued to get into a busy beach car park today. The silver Ford people carrier vehicle suddenly caught alight outside the entrance to the car park for Durdle
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Illegal traveller encampment in Tesco car park has been removed this afternoon
ANOTHER illegal traveller encampment was set up in the car park at Tower Park in Poole this morning. Caravans and vans arrived in the car park of Tesco superstore in Tower Park in Yarrow Road at around 8am on Monday morning, it is understood.
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Have you seen Chloe? police searching for missing teenager
POLICE are searching for a missing teenager from Bournemouth who was last seen on Sunday afternoon. Police received a concern for the welfare of Chloe Cunningham, 17, at 1.21pm on Sunday, July 17. She who was believed to have been in the Upper
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Police called to dog left in a car while temperatures outside hit 30 degrees
POLICE have helped a dog that had been left in a car while temperatures hit 30C outside. Purbeck Police have issued a warning to pet owners after being called to a dog left in a car this morning. The dog had been left in the 30-degree heat,
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Parker looks ahead to 'big test' against Braga
BOSS Scott Parker believes Braga will provide Cherries a "big test" as their time in Portugal nears an end. Cherries face their second training game of their pre-season camp tomorrow, having defeated Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 on Friday, before flying
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What schools in Bournemouth and Poole are telling parents to do during heatwave
Schools in Bournemouth and Poole have advised parents that pupils can wear PE kits during the heatwave. Some schools across England are undertaking measures such as closing early, allowing pupils to wear PE kit or rescheduling sports days to cope
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Toilet cleaners "subjected to abuse and intimidation"
TOILET cleaners were “subjected to abuse and intimidation” at public facilities in Christchurch. The abuse has been reportedly directed at cleaning contractors who maintain the facilities at Friars Cliff. A post on the Friars Cliff Beach Hut
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Cherries women handed home start to 2022-23 campaign
CHERRIES Women have been handed a home start to the 2022-23 campaign, with Steve Cuss’s side set to welcome newly-promoted AFC St Austell Ladies at the Macra Community Stadium. Cuss’s Cherries will be hoping to go one better next term after finishing
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Two MILES of traffic on A31 after crash blocks road and causes delays
There are two miles of traffic queues on the A31 after a crash near Ringwood. There were 45-minute delays being reported on the A31 near Ringwood following the collision. One lane was blocked eastbound at Picket Post. The crash has now
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Police appeal after man visiting Bournemouth leaves with "lasting facial injuries"
TWO men were arrested in Bournemouth after a man allegedly cut another man’s face, leaving him with "possibly lasting facial injuries" and in need surgery. It is reported a man reached out of the window of a parked grey BMW and cut another man
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Man aged in his 20s arrested following machete attack in Bournemouth
A 22-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in Bournemouth on suspicion of wounding or inflicting grievous bodily harm. It is reported that a man approached a man, aged in his 20s, while in possession of a machete and assaulted him in Hawthorn Road, Bournemouth
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Teddy Davey to start next campaign as a Dolphin
TEDDY Davey will begin the 2022-23 campaign as a Dolphin, even if manager Tom Killick believes he can do better than Poole Town. 19-year-old Davey was handed his first taste of senior football on loan with Poole last term from Premier League Southampton
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Man rescued from Bournemouth cliff after becoming stuck
A MAN had to be rescued after becoming stuck on a cliff in Bournemouth on Monday morning. Firefighters were called to help rescue the man at East Overcliff Drive in the East Cliff area just before 9am. Two fire crews attended along with a technical
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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after hit and run crash
A MOTORCYCLIST has been taken to hospital following a hit and run crash in Poole this morning. The crash involving a car and a motorbike in Commercial Road was reported to police at 6.47am. The driver of the car reportedly left the scene.
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REVIEW: Saltlines, Lighthouse, Poole
The Salt Path, an unexpected best-selling book by Raynor Wynn, tells the life-affirming story of a couple who lose their business, are made homeless and face terminal illness (in the case of her husband Moth) and decide to embark on the epic 630-mile
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Heatstroke symptoms: When you should call 999 amid UK heatwave
A health boss has warned that the forecast for high temperatures could result in people dying as Brits combat extreme temperatures. College of Paramedics chief executive Tracy Nicholls said the “ferocious heat” the UK is predicted to experience
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Battle of the Worralls as Plymouth bring in Richie to guest against Pirates
PIRATES number one Steve Worrall is set to face his brother Richie in tomorrow's Championship Jubilee League opener. Poole begin their quest for glory in the newly-created event, when they head to Devon to face Plymouth Gladiators. It marks
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Illegal campers and left barbecues caused 'a lot of fires' over weekend
BEACH, cliffside and woodland barbecues caused “a lot of fires” over the weekend as the fire service and residents criticise irresponsible visitors. Several disposable barbecues were left along Bournemouth Beach following a scorching hot weekend
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'I can't wait to show what I'm about' - Ibsen Rossi on Cambridge switch
ZENO Ibsen Rossi says he is eager to "show what I am about" after completing a permanent move from Cherries to Cambridge United. Having featured seven times for Cherries last season, the 21-year-old has now exited the club, penning a three-year
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Ibsen Rossi completes permanent switch to Cambridge
ZENO Ibsen Rossi has completed a permanent move from Cherries to Cambridge United. It is understood the 21-year-old passed a medical at the League One club on Friday, before putting pen-to-paper on a three-year deal. After some final pieces
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Stricken vessels saved by lifeboat crews in busy weekend of incidents
STRICKEN and adrift vessels were rescued by lifeboat crews over the weekend in the waters off Poole. The pagers first rang out just after midnight on Saturday, July 16, to a report of a 33ft motorboat adrift with five people on board. The stricken
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Two men hospitalised after being left injured during assault in Poole
TWO men were hospitalised in Poole after an assault in which two men were arrested Dorset Police received a report at 12.49pm on Tuesday, May 24 that two men had been assaulted in the area of Queen Anne Drive, Poole. It was reported that
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Recap: Teen accused of murdering Edward Reeve giving evidence at trial
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Man taken to hospital after shouts heard coming from river in early hours
A MAN was taken to hospital after shouts were heard coming from the River Avon in the early hours of Monday morning. Police received a concern for the welfare of a man in the River Avon in Christchurch at 1.20am. Officers attended the scene
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Met Office issues warning to anybody working from home on Monday or Tuesday
The Met Office has issued a warning to anybody working from home on Monday and Tuesday amid the scorching heatwave. The rise in temperatures has forced the UK Health Security Agency to issue a level 4 heat-health alert – described as an “emergency
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'Please don't be selfish': Seafront emergency access gates blocked by cars
EMERGENCY access gates at two seafront locations were blocked by people parking their cars in front of them Officers from Poole's Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) have pleaded with drivers to not be “selfish” after access gates at both the Jazz
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UK households face new BBC tax to replace TV licence - how it would work
UK households could face a new BBC tax, even if they don’t have a TV in their home. The change to the BBC TV licence could see the current £159-a-year fee axed to make way for a viable alternative to the current licence fee, a new report has suggested
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BT customers issued 11-day warning over disruption to services - what we know
BT customers have been issued an 11-day warning ahead of disruption to services amid staff walkouts. BT and Openreach staff have voted to stage two 24-hour walkouts in a dispute over pay. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) will
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Seafront police reunite missing six-year-old boy with family
A YOUNG child, missing at the beach for almost two hours, was reunited with his family after policing teams from Bournemouth and Poole combined forces. While on mobile patrol along Poole’s promenades on Sunday, July 17, neighbourhood policing team
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'The time is right': LV= chief executive to step down after two years
THE CHIEF executive of Poole-based financial mutual LV= is stepping down after two years at the helm. Mark Hartigan has confirmed his intention to step down as interim chief executive and a member of the board of the County Gates business as the
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Red heads can get FREE cinema tickets to 'stay protected' amid heatwave
Red heads can book FREE cinema tickets at Showcase Cinemas today and tomorrow as the Brits brace scorching temperatures. The news comes as the UK basks in glorious sunshine, with temperatures expected to reach over 36ºC next Monday and Tuesday.
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Aldi is recalling products over health fears as 'do not eat' warning is issued
Aldi is recalling one of its products over concerns it is “unsafe to eat”. The supermarket has issued a recall on its Primula Spicy Cheese N Jalapeno because of a temperature control issue. The problem may lead to the food becoming spoiled,
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Top tips for looking after babies and pets as extreme heat weather warning hits
Health experts have shared advice on how to cope as the Met Office warns lives could be at risk during expected record-breaking hot weather. Temperatures are expected to exceed 37C in parts of the UK, with the Met Office warning of “a very serious
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Price agreed by council for sale of former caretaker's house is questioned
THE approach taken by the council to sell a former school caretaker’s house in Poole has been criticised. BCP Council members signed off on the disposal of 21 Mill Lane in the Whitecliff area of the borough at a meeting on July 12. There was
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“Completely gridlocked”: Anger as cars block roads and pavements at East Cliff
ILLEGAL parking in a Bournemouth road on Sunday has been described as “dangerous” as buses and ambulances struggled to get through. Multiple cars were parked on the pavement in East Overcliff Drive with bus operators Morebus and Yellow Buses saying
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Dorset to see 'hottest day on record' - all you need to know
TODAY could be the hottest day on record in Dorset and the UK. Temperatures could reach the high 30s in some parts of the county today, local weather experts have said. Here’s everything you need to know about the heatwave as well as advice
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'The odds are against us': Chef Mark Hix expresses concern for hospitality sector
CELEBRITY CHEF Mark Hix has voiced his concerns about the “pressing” issues facing the hospitality sector. He said “recruitment of staff is the biggest challenge” facing those in the industry ahead of what is expected to be a blistering summer.
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Refurbishment and extended hours at community Post Office
A POST Office branch in Corfe Mullen has reopened after being fully refurbished by its new postmaster. Hillview Post Office, in Wareham Road, reopened on July 14 following a two-week refit which has seen the introduction of two new-style counters
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Concern for safety of people with disabilities amid 'growing number of hate crimes'
A CAMPAIGNER has told council chiefs he is concerned for the safety of people with disabilities after a “growing number of hate crimes”. Chandy Green received an outpouring of support recently after he spoke on social media of being laughed at
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What's next for 'Tent City' land after being left for 30 years?
A SOLUTION and future use for derelict land next to a railway line known as 'Tent City' is being discussed after a clean-up. Land situated between the multistorey car park off Serpentine Road and the rail tracks off Poole Railway Station has been
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Artist follows her "dream" and opens an art studio in Christchurch
A CHRISTCHURCH artist has followed her "dream" by opening a new studio, teaching art classes to both adults and children. Rhiannon Williams has pursued her life long passion and opened 'For the Love of Art' art studio in Highcliffe. Rhiannon
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Heartbroken warden vows 'bigger and better' church after devastating fire
VOWS to rebuild the Mudeford church all but destroyed by a large fire have been made by its defiant warden, who says public support since the incident has been “phenomenal”. Residents and passers-by are still gazing in awe at the ruins of the 153
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Michael Bublé concert-goer fumes at organisers and demands refund
A CONCERT-goer from Poole has hit out at organisers of an upcoming Michael Bublé performance. Jane Willmott has tickets for the open-air Evening with Michael Bublé concert on the grounds of Chewton Glen on Monday, July 18, but says she was “totally
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All the roadworks taking place across the BCP area this week
The following roadworks are being carried out within the BCP Council area by the council and various utility companies this week: 1. Alum Chine Road - outside 58 to outside 46 Temporary traffic signals on 11 July until 18 July during Cityfibre
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Children's services staff 'churn' holding back progress to improve, Ofsted warn
INSPECTORS have warned the “churn of temporary staff” continues to hold back progress in the frontline work of BCP Council’s children’s services. Ofsted has carried out its first monitoring visit of the local authority since the inadequate rating
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Volunteer has spent "virtually every day" supporting fundraiser for Ukraine
VOLUNTEERS at Ukraine Relief have shared their experiences working within Bournemouth’s biggest fundraising group. More than four months after its launch, Ukraine Relief remains supported by a core team of volunteers, all working hard to support
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"Unmissable": Christmas lights at Kingston Lacy to return this festive season
MAGICAL Christmas light trail returns to Kingston Lacy with an "unmissable" experience this festive season. The family friendly trail, featuring curated illuminations, set to a soundtrack of seasonal music, will illuminate the garden of the National
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Return of popular music festival in Poole set to be “better than ever”
A POPULAR music festival is set to return to Poole this month- and with some impressive headliners. Preparation is underway for this year’s Poole Harbour Festival, the town’s biggest and best music event. The three-day festival will be held
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'We’re thrilled': Missing dog Raven shocks owners by running through front door
NEARLY three days after going missing, and with hope almost lost, a beloved dog has returned home to its relieved owner who has been “crying with happiness”. An 11-year-old Hungarian Puli dog named Raven went missing on the morning of Thursday,
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Second World War plotter who played vital role in Battle of Britain dies at 103
A CENTENARIAN who played a vital intelligence role for RAF Fighter Command during the Second World War, lived life to the full, and was a loving mother and grandmother, has died. Phyllis Hill always said she would have loved to have had the opportunity
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Why these four people have appeared in court in Poole
NEW FOREST AMELIA BARNES, aged 19 and of Woodstock Lane, Ringwood, admits when suspected of having driven a vehicle and having been required to provide a specimen or specimens of breath for analysis in the course of investigation into whether she
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'I can’t imagine what they have been through': Fatal house fire shocks community
A DEVASTATING house fire which killed an occupant in the New Forest has been described as “tragic” by shocked residents as investigations continue. Emergency services were called out to the fatal fire in Burley during the early hours of Saturday
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Drunk man lay down in street in “protest” outside Bournemouth hotel
A DRUNK man lay down in the street “in protest” outside a Bournemouth hotel on Saturday evening. Police said the man had tried to gain entry to the hotel where he didn’t have a booking. A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: “Officers have
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‘Disposable barbecues must be banned’
IN March this year Aldi took the responsible decision to stop selling disposable barbecues in all its outlets nationwide. Sadly other retail giants have not followed suit. My local Co-op has had two large displays of small and large disposable
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Picture of the Day: When a drought hit Bournemouth
Stephen Bicknell, 11, by the pond at Queen's Park golf course which ran dry for the first time in 40 years during a severe drought in August 1976 when every day between June 22 and July 16, the temperature reached well above 80F.
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'Only travel if necessary': Speed restrictions on trains during heatwave
SPEED restrictions will be in force on South Western Railway services today and tomorrow with people urged only to travel if absolutely necessary. Temperatures are set to reach up to 40C in London and around the mid-30s in the south west but rail
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What is e-waste recycling and how is it done?
Recycling electronic waste is the process of extracting valuable materials after shredding the electronic waste into small pieces that can be reused in a new electronic device. But some current challenges are hampering the growth of the electronics
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Appeal bid to flatten Poole Quay hotel in major development scheme fails
A DEVELOPER has failed in an attempt to overturn the refusal of plans to redevelop a hotel site at Poole Quay. A Government-appointed planning inspector dismissed the appeal from MHA Burleigh Poole Limited over the Thistle Hotel site scheme.
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Entrepreneurs invited to apply for NatWest's free programme of support and mentoring
TALENTED entrepreneurs with an ambition to grow their businesses are being offered a fully-funded programme of support and coaching. NatWest is inviting applications from Dorset for its next NatWest Accelerator programme ahead of the deadline on