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Warning for visitors hoping to catch a glimpse of friendly dolphins
THOSE heading to the sea are being urged to respect local wildlife. As the county bakes in hot weather, Dorset Police's Marine Policing Unit is encouraging residents and visitors to enjoy our waters responsibly and, in particular, watch out for
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Bournemouth 5-day weather forecast for rest of week as heatwave slows down
Bournemouth has experienced some very hot weather early this week, as much of the UK struggled with temperatures in the mid-30s. Additionally, the UK documented its hottest ever temperature, with 40.2C provisionally recorded at London Heathrow,
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Parker: Portugal camp has left Cherries 'in a decent place'
SCOTT Parker believes Cherries’ training camp in Portugal has left his side in a “decent place” fitness-wise, despite a last-gasp defeat to Braga on Tuesday evening. Dominic Solanke’s quickfire opener was almost immediately cancelled out by the
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Pirates power past patched-up Plymouth in chaotic contest
DANNY King produced a majestic maximum as Poole Pirates started their Championship Jubilee League campaign with a dominant 51-39 victory at Plymouth Gladiators. It took some time for the meeting to get going, with just four heats completed in the
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Cherries felled by late Braga goal in training match defeat
A LATE goal from hosts Braga condemned Cherries to a 2-1 defeat in the final training match of their Portuguese camp. Cherries had taken a three-minute lead against the Europa League outfit thanks to Dominic Solanke, before goals from Andre Castro
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Windy weather leads to Ryanair flight to Bournemouth being diverted
A COMMERCIAL passenger flight due to land at Bournemouth Airport was diverted to Bristol. The Ryanair flight from Tenerife was due to land at 3.55pm. However, after reportedly circling the airspace around the site at Hurn a couple of times
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'Selfish drivers' blasted for unacceptable' parking during heatwave weekend
DRIVERS who caused carnage during the weekend by blocking buses and emergency services through their parking have been branded “selfish” by a leading councillor. Saturday and Sunday saw more than 100,000 additional people descend to the beaches
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Network Rail suspends services from London to Bournemouth due to ‘extreme weather’
NETWORK Rail has suspended train services from London to Bournemouth due to ‘extreme weather.’ The London Waterloo to Bournemouth service on the Wessex route has been suspended until 7pm this evening. A spokesperson from Network Rail: “These
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Dorset's NHS 111 'forced to take calls from other areas despite being stretched'
DORSET’S NHS 111 services are suffering because of increasing local demand and taking on calls from other areas when they are stretched. Since 2019 calls to the service within the county have increased by 64% which has resulted in poorer performance
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Cherries development squad downed 3-0 by West Ham
CHERRIES under-23s fell to their second defeat of pre-season this weekend, losing 3-0 at the hands of West Ham at Canford Arena. A goalless first-half was followed by three strikes from the visitors, with Thierry Nevers grabbing a brace after Junior
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RECAP: Heatwave sees temperatures surpass 30C as thunderstorms roll in
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Murder accused teen denies 'chasing' victim saying it was a 'weird situation'
A TEENAGER accused of murdering a man admitted he did “nothing to help” the victim, adding “I didn’t know he was dying”, a court heard. Two boys, a 16-year-old from Christchurch and a 17-year-old from Bournemouth, are accused of stabbing and slashing
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Helicopter launched to help find 'upset' missing man
UPDATE:Simon Boulton has now been found. A HELICOPTER has been launched to find a man missing from Weymouth as officers appeal to the public for their help. Simon Boulton, aged 47, was last seen at around 10.20am on Tuesday 19 July 2022 at
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Police helicopter searching for missing Jennifer Spencer
OFFICERS searching for a missing woman from Bournemouth are appealing for information from the public to help find her. Dorset Police received a report at 10.15am on Tuesday July 19, 2022 raising concern for the welfare of 70-year-old Jennifer
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UK temperature exceeds 40C for first time as hottest temperature ever recorded
For the first time ever the UK temperature has exceeded 40 degrees Celsius as Heathrow reported a temperature of 40.2C at 12:50pm on Tuesday, July 19. The Met Office had earlier revealed that the UK had experienced its warmest night on record on
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Stokoe: Wimborne's 'lovely facility' gives Magpies advantage in transfer market
MAGPIES boss James Stokoe believes the facilities at the New Cuthbury have proven to be the deciding factor in beating local rivals to the capture of players this summer. After relegation from the Southern League Premier South last term, Wimborne
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Warning to shoppers as grocery bills set to rise by almost £500
Shoppers' grocery bills are set to rise by almost £500 over the next year, experts have warned. Grocery price inflation has leapt by 9.9% in the last four weeks, according to fresh industry data. Retail research firm Kantar said the increase
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Spain updates travel rules for Brits who catch Covid while abroad – find out more
While global travel appears to be on the up, coronavirus variants are still spreading and for those who are jetting off in the coming weeks or days, Spain has issued new guidance for visitors who catch Covid-19 while on holiday. The government
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Poole star Courtney-Bryant beaten in heats at World Championships
MELISSA Courtney-Bryant bowed out disappointingly at the heat stage of the World Championships 1,500m, reports Nigel Harding. The Poole AC star had done very well to qualify for Oregon after missing most of last year through injury. She had to
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VIDEO: The "disgusting" scenes at Bournemouth beach after heatwave hits Dorset
LITTER left on Bournemouth beach has been described as “disgusting”. Thousands of people flocked to the beach yesterday to enjoy temperatures exceeding 30C, but what was left behind was a stretch of litter, tents, and overnight sleepers. Pictures
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Police appeal after a man is bitten on the hand after a dog attack in Poole
A DOG in Poole and its owner was the victim of a dog attack, after a Staffordshire bull terrier knocked a man into a ditch and bit his hand, police say. On Saturday June 4 a man was walking his labradoodle in the area of Knighton Heath, near to
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Could we see thunderstorms this afternoon? High temperatures expected to fall
THUNDERSTORMS could be coming to parts of Dorset this afternoon as a cold front moves in. Weather forecasters are predicting the high temperatures could be coming to an end this afternoon as there is a “small chance” of a few scattered thunderstorms
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Battling Bournemouth boost Southern League survival hopes
DAN Conway produced a season’s best 5-55 before Bournemouth found their path towards a crucial ECB Southern Premier Division victory over the Hampshire Academy, blocked by Dorset prospect Joe Eckland. The Millfield teenager hit a maiden 105 not
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Experts warn NOT to eat these foods to avoid dehydrating
As the temperatures soar across the nation and see record-breaking highs, many people will be feeling the heat. And as summer hits there are plenty of tips and tricks floating around to help make it through the warmer temperatures. Among those
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'We know it's going to be very different' - Christie says Parker has 'new tactics' to help Cherries cope with step up
RYAN Christie revealed Scott Parker has developed "new strategies" and "new tactics" to ensure Cherries can compete in the Premier League this season. Christie is set for his first taste of top-flight action in England, following his arrival from
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Warren and Richardson return to Wimborne as new reserve team management
WIMBORNE Town have announced the return of former manager Christer Warren and FA Vase hero Taffy Richardson, with the pair taking charge of the Magpies' reserves. Warren, who represented Cherries over 100 times and also played locally for Southampton
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Cyclist pushed against wall by stranger who went on to throw bike into road
A MAN who was riding his bicycle along the pavement in Poole was assaulted by a stranger. The victim, who is aged in his 20s and from Bournemouth, was pushed against a wall by an unknown man near to the Nuudle Bar in Ashley Road. It is reported
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Recap: Murder accused teen describes stabbing incident as 'weird situation to happen'
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Tobias Ellwood "very sorry" to lose Tory party whip
Bournemouth MP Tobias Ellwood has had the whip removed after failing to support the government in a confidence vote last night. A spokeswoman for the Tory Whips Office said: “Tobias Ellwood MP has lost the Conservative Party whip following his
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Frustrated Michael Bublé fans 'queue for hours in the car park' after concert
Frustrated concert-goers were left waiting for up to two hours in a car park after the Michael Bublé concert in New Milton. Some visitors to the event at the Chewton Glen reported long waits to leave the event, following the global star's music
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Elderly woman in Poole is a victim of fraud after being asked to take out £1,000
AN ELDERLY woman in Parkstone was the victim of fraud after an alleged rogue trader told her to withdraw £1,000 for a man who carried out works on her driveway. It is alleged that the man initially offered to complete the job for £65 on the previous
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Popular beach bar and restaurant closed today after being taken on by new owners
A popular beach cafe will be closed today as it has been sold to new owners. Urban Reef in Boscombe will close on Tuesday (19/7) to allow the new owners to 'settle in', said Mark Cribb, former Urban Reef director. In a statement on Facebook
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Several sheep and lambs found dead after a vehicle enters a field in Dorset
SEVERAL sheep and lambs were deliberately killed at a farm in north Dorset after a vehicle entered a field last Sunday. It is believed a vehicle deliberately trespassed into a field in the area of Tollard Royal and killed 14 sheep and lambs.
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Do you know them? CCTV appeal after nearly £900 is stolen from Boots
POLICE have issued CCTV images of two people they would like to identify, following the theft of nearly £900 at a shop in Poole. On Friday, June 17 a man and woman entered Boots in Lower Blandford Road, Broadstone and browsed the store. It
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More than a quarter of children in England 'on diets' even if at healthy weight
New research has suggested that around a quarter of children are on some form of diet, even for those who are at a healthy weight. A study involving more than 34,000 youngsters in England found a rise in the proportion of children as young as eight
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Witness tells of "terrifying" moment lorry went up in flames on A35
A witness has described the 'terrifying' moment a lorry went up in flames on the A35. Emergency services were called to the area between Monkey’s Jump, Dorchester, and Winterbourne Abbas shortly before 2.30pm yesterday. A lorry carrying hay
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Resurfacing works on A35 after huge lorry blaze
A lorry, car and just under 100 metres of verge have been destroyed by a fire which left the A35 closed throughout the night. Firefighters were called to the area between Monkey’s Jump, Dorchester, and Winterbourne Abbas shortly before 2.30pm
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'To have played a small part in what this club achieved last season was a dream come true'
DEPARTING Zeno Ibsen Rossi issued an emotional goodbye to Cherries after his move to League One Cambridge United. Centre-back Ibsen Rossi, who was thrusted into the first-time picture at the start of last season, played four league games as Cherries
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Ablitt: Time for Pirates to 'kick on' after 'statement' win over Glasgow
NATHAN Ablitt says now is the time for Poole Pirates to "kick on" after their "statement" win over Glasgow Tigers last week. Pressure was on Poole to arrest their slump in form when fellow title hopefuls Glasgow came to Wimborne Road on Wednesday
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Cost of cooling your home in a heatwave: From air conditioning to blackout blinds
The UK is in the grip of a heatwave and keeping cool is now high on many people’s priority list – but at what cost? The mercury isn’t the only thing hitting record highs - energy bills are also skyrocketing so finding ways to chill out without
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RNLI offer safety advice ahead of school summer holidays in Dorset
THIRTY nine per cent of the 41 lives saved by RNLI lifeguards during the school summer holidays last year were children under 13, new figures have revealed. The RNLI and HM Coastguard are asking those visiting the coast to choose a lifeguarded
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Dealer caught with heroin and cocaine at home of vulnerable drug user
A DRUG dealer was caught with £5,000 worth of heroin and cocaine after being detained at the home of a vulnerable drug user. Justin Guy was detained by officers at an address in Poole which had previously been cuckooed – the process of dealers
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Government could allow council borrowing to plug £50m transformation funding gap
A SPECIAL Government-sanctioned move could allow BCP Council to borrow the huge sum it requires in favour of the proposed beach hut sale to fund transformation. The local authority is waiting to learn if central Government will give the green light
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Why these seven people appeared in the dock at Poole Magistrates' Court
BOURNEMOUTH ERICA SINHORELI, aged 25 and of Knole Road, Bournemouth, admits driving a Honda Jazz in Exeter Park Road, Bournemouth, on May 14 with 60 micrograms of alcohol 100 millilitres of breath. Fined £350. To pay £70 surcharge and £85 costs
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'Breaking point': Striking barristers picket outside region's main crown court
SCORES of barristers gathered outside the region's biggest crown court as a fourth week of strike action got underway. More than 20 lawyers armed with picket signs and posters put on their gowns and delivered empowered speeches on the steps to
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Private hospital at Talbot Village 'would benefit community'
THE boss of a private hospital says the NHS and the wider public will benefit if it is allowed to relocate to a new site at Talbot Village. Nuffield Health wants to move its Bournemouth hospital to the Innovation Quarter being proposed for land
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The beach pop-ups you can visit on Bournemouth beaches this summer
AS DORSET faces its 'hottest day on record', a number of pop-up beach bars are providing food and drink along the shore. Here are six beach bars and restaurants you can visit across BCP until the end of the season. W Beach, West Beach, Bournemouth
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Picture of the day: Strike a pose
Tony Furnell captured this Dorset Sika Deer and fawn striking a pose.
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Calling all Bournemouth residents - this major airline is hosting an open day for new cabin crew
A MAJOR airline is to hold an open day next Thursday for the people of Bournemouth who fancy a career as a flight attendant. Dubai-based airline Emirates is to hold an open day for the recruitment of cabin crew at Mercure Bournemouth in Meyrick
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‘Lionesses are impressing with quality of football’
HAVING been a supporter of AFC Bournemouth for over 65 years I have never watched or shown any interest in the ladies football either at club or international level. That has now changed thanks to the Euro 2022 competition taking place where the
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Who is on the line-up for Bournemouth Air Festival 2022?
THE countdown is on to the 14th Bournemouth Air Festival. Billed as ‘The Platinum Jubilee Bournemouth Air Festival', this year’s event will mark the Queen’s 70 years of service to the UK and Commonwealth. A host of displays will take place
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Poole business selling artisan products has gone "from strength to strength"
AN AWARD-winning collection of artisan products handmade in Dorset - Lytchett Bay Soaps is Trader of the Week. Launched in 2019 by Liz Merritt, Lytchett Bay Soaps produces a stunning range of artisan soaps, handmade natural skincare, haircare,
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What YOU think should be done to stop chaotic parking during summer
MEMBERS of the public have reacted to illegal parking that caused chaos on a Bournemouth road over the weekend. Multiple cars parked on the pavement in East Overcliff Drive on Sunday, leaving the road gridlocked, and with buses and ambulances struggling
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Video shows pavement reaches 60C as RSPCA warns pet owners
AN animal charity has issued essential advice to pet owners amid this week’s soaring temperatures. The RSPCA have shared a video to help people keep their pets safe as Dorset remains under amber alert for extreme heat. The video shows a pathway
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Don't miss our special school proms picture special on Wednesday!
School proms have been taking place across Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and beyond over the past few weeks. Glittering gowns, dapper suits and big smiles have been on show at end of year celebrations which have taken place in hotels, stadiums
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Anger as locked toilets forced beachgoers to 'relieve themselves' behind huts
A BEACH hut owner has lashed out at the council for lack of communication after locked public toilets at Branksome led to beachgoers relieving themselves behind her hut. The woman, who does not wish to be named, pays more than £2,500 a year for
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'Failed miserably': Bus companies fury as they 'dread the bane of our lives congestion'
PLANS to combat seafront road congestion this summer has “failed miserably” according to local bus operators who have called on harsher penalties for illegally parked drivers. Amid the chaos on the roads around Bournemouth beach over the weekend
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Dr Zak talks a woman's right to terminate a pregnancy in the UK
WHILE the debate rages on in the US and indeed across the globe, perhaps we can be reassured that in Great Britain, a woman’s right to terminate an unwanted pregnancy still exits. Since the 1967 Abortion Act, a termination can be performed in any
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AGONY ADVICE: Our trained counsellor helps with your family dilemmas
COLUMNIST and trained counsellor Fiona Caine answers another set of reader dilemmas. HOW CAN I HELP MY DAUGHTER MAKE MORE FRIENDS? I have two children. My son, who is nine, is into everything and has a lot of friends, but his sister who’s 10