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Drivers issued warning over UK roads this weekend - experts share 'clear advice'
Drivers have been issued a warning ahead of travelling on UK roads this weekend. Saturday and Sunday will be the busiest summer getaway in at least eight years, motorists have been warned. The RAC said an estimated 18.8 million leisure trips
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Young Cherries downed by Wycombe Wanderers in the New Forest
SHAUN Cooper’s young charges fell to a 2-0 defeat in the New Forest against a more experienced Wycombe Wanderers. Staged on neutral ground at Wessex League outfit Brockenhurst’s Meadens Skoda Arena, an early strike from Brandon Hanlan seemed decisive
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Poole Town suspend Tony Lee amid 'allegations'
POOLE Town have suspended striker Tony Lee following unspecified "allegations". The club's chairman Chris Reeves issued a statement online on Friday evening. In a post on Poole Town's website, Mr Reeves said: "It is with deep regret that the
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Delays on the A338 Wessex Way in Bourenmouth due to broken down vehicle
MOTORISTS are experiencing rush hour dealys on the A338 Wessex Way in Bournemouth due to a broken down vehicle. Police officers are in attendance at the of the incident on the westbound carriageway near St Paul's Roundabout. Traffic is reportedly
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Non-essential Red Arrows and Typhoon flights grounded over ‘technical issue’
A ‘TECHNICAL issue’ has led to non-essential flying of Typhoon and Red Arrows aircraft being paused. The Royal Air Force said the move has been made as a “temporary safety precaution”. An issue has been notified which may affect the safe operation
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Exam board staff strike action could delay GCSE and A Level results, union warns
Exam board staff are set to stage a walkout which could delay young people receiving their GCSE and A Level results, a union has warned. Workers at AQA are to stage a 72-hour walkout later this month, that could affect the delivery of thousands
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Unauthorised encampment in Bournemouth town centre car park outside theatre
AN UNAUTHORISED traveller encampment has been issued with an order to vacate a Bournemouth town centre car park. BCP Council said its officers are aware of the encampmant at the Pavilion Theatre site in Westover Road on Friday, July 22. The
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Warning over 'gang of beggars' operating in coastal town
A ‘GANG’ of beggars have been identified as operating in Swanage by a policing team who have warned members of the public. Purbeck Neighbourhood Policing Team say they “gave words of advice” and stopped a male begging in Station Road, Swanage,
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Missing woman from Bournemouth is found, say police
A WOMAN who went missing in Bournemouth has been found, police say. Dorset Police received a report raising concern for the welfare of Rosie-May Smith on Monday, July 18. Police issued an appeal in relation to her whereabouts. Giving an
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Cherries remain interested in Tavernier - but talks not yet at advanced stage
CHERRIES are still looking at Middlesbrough’s Marcus Tavernier – but negotiations over the midfielder are still ongoing. The Daily Echo understands Cherries are still interested in the 23-year-old and recently tabled a bid for the player. Reports
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Lawson: 'We want to keep this ball rolling'
RICHARD Lawson believes Pirates are hitting their stride at the right time after helping his side to a comfortable 55-35 win over Scunthorpe. The Whitehaven-born star won two heats alongside two third-place finishes, providing Pirates with a haul
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Date set for Daily Echo Job Fair after four year hiatus
THE Daily Echo Job Fair is returning to the Bournemouth Town Centre after a four year hiatus to bring together hundreds of job seekers with local employers. The next Job Fair will be on Thursday, September 22, from 10am to 3pm at the Bournemouth
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Fire crews blast 'deliberate fire at the height of irresponsibility' in forest
FIRE crews were called to a “deliberate fire” at the “height of irresponsibility”. Verwood crews were called to Ringwood Forest on Friday morning, July 22, to deal with the blaze. A spokesperson for Verwood Fire Station: “Both Verwood appliances
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Lewis-Manning and BU appoint PhD Studentship focusing on end-of-life care
LEWIS-Manning Hospice Care and BU have appointed a fully funded PhD Studentship at Bournemouth University. The successful candidate was Catherine Beresford, a qualified nurse who has recently completed an MSc and has a keen interest in liver disease
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Run-off drama sees Ablitt just miss out on podium at British Under-19 Championship
PIRATES racer Nathan Ablitt just missed out on a podium place after a dramatic run-off at the British Under-19 Championship at Redcar. The Poole reserve picked up wins in heat seven and 16 to help him reach 11 points from a possible 15 after five
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Ryanair announces flights to Venice from Bournemouth Airport
PASSENGERS will soon be able to fly to Venice from Bournemouth Airport. Ryanair has announced it will be operating a twice-weekly service from December 22, running all year round. Flights to Marco Polo Airport will leave Bournemouth every Thursday
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Cherries reportedly in advanced talks with Boro over Tavernier deal
CHERRIES have reportedly taken pole position in the race for Marcus Tavernier. Football Insider claim that the Dorset club are now in advanced talks with Middlesbrough over signing the midfielder. Nottingham Forest have also bid for the £10
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Man left with lacerations and three arrests made after reported attack
A MAN was left with lacerations after reportedly being assaulted in Bournemouth. The incident, in which a man was reportedly attacked by two or three other men, happened at around 8pm on Tuesday, July 19, in Meyrick Road near Gervis roundabout.
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New monkeypox symptoms leading to misdiagnosis as UK cases rise - full list
New monkeypox symptoms have been revealed as health officials rollout 100,000 more vaccines as UK cases continue to rise. Experts warn the bug “has no borders” with 2,137 confirmed cases recorded as of July 18. New monkeypox symptoms The
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Roads you should avoid today as fuel protests set to bring roads to standstill
Fuel price protests are set to cause disruption today (Friday, July 22) during what is expected to be the busiest summer getaway on the roads in at least eight years. An image posted on Facebook group Fuel Price Stand Against Tax suggests demonstrations
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Asda launches money saving hub to help parents struggling with the cost of living
As the cost of living continues to affect families across the UK, Asda has launched a new online money-saving advice hub. The hub aims to help parents as they plan to keep children occupied during the summer holidays at a time when many budgets
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Multi-vehicle late-night crash in Southbourne Grove
EMERGENCY services were called to a multi-vehicle crash in Southbourne on Thursday evening. The crash in Southbourne Grove, which involved around four or five vehicles, was reported to police shortly before 10pm. Police attended along with
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Discontinued Cadbury bar from the 90s back on sale for £1
A discontinued 1990s Cadbury bar has returned to stores after being spotted in bargain retailer B&M for £1. The returning treat is Cadbury Astros, boxes of biscuit bites coated in yummy chocolate. The product was removed from sale back
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HRMC reveals people who work from home could be entitled to tax relief of up to £624
Over the last few years, more and more people have been working from home. But it turns out millions that work from home are unaware they are entitled to tax relief of up to £624. Now HMRC is encouraging people to check to see if they are
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Thousands across the UK owed more than £3,000 amid HMRC tax error
Thousands across the UK could be owed more than £3,000 due to an error by HMRC. People who have saved over the years could be entitled to thousands after HMRC overcharged on pension tax, according to latest figures. Retired Brits could be owed
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Post Office reopens after refurb - and now has a pottery workshop
A POST Office branch in Corfe Mullen has reopened after being fully refurbished by its new postmaster - and now includes a pottery workshop. Hillview Post Office, in Wareham Road, reopened on July 14 following a two-week refit which has seen the
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Wimborne pub thanks its “fantastic” customers after being voted Pub of the Year
BOURNEMOUTH Echo readers have been voting and the results are in- The Stocks Inn is Pub of the Year. Found in Wimborne, The Stocks Inn is a charming thatched pub that offers a warm welcome, a friendly atmosphere, and a menu of hearty dishes.
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Man hits out at TUI over compensation confusion for delayed Bournemouth flight
A PASSENGER of a TUI flight which was diverted to Gatwick from Bournemouth Airport has complained of being left in the dark by the flight operator and unable to receive compensation. As reported, the TUI flight from Tenerife was scheduled to land
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Ground broken and work starts on homeless housing project after delays
CONSTRUCTION is finally underway on a council housing project in Poole after developer and project cost delays. The new development at 56 Herbert Avenue will provide 24 energy efficient apartments spread between two flat blocks for people who are
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Council finds no planning breaches over ground clearance of wooded site
COUNCIL officers have found no planning breaches over the ground clearance of a wooded site which is earmarked for a proposed housing development. Landowner Chris Bulstrode instructed contractors to carry out work on the site off Jesmond Avenue
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Nearly £500,000 worth of agricultural machinery recovered in East Dorset
NEARLY half a million pounds’ worth of machinery which was stolen has been recovered by Dorset Police, resulting in three arrests. Officers from Dorset Rural Crime Team, together with Hampshire Constabulary, executed warrants at two rural locations
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Murder accused teen tells jury he was 'putting on a front' to his co-defendant
A TEENAGER accused of murdering a man in his own home told jurors he was “putting on a front” to his co-defendant following the fatal stabbing. The 17-year-old from Bournemouth denies harming Edward Reeve on New Year’s Eve 2021. He told Winchester
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Thunderstorm warning issued for BCP today
A THUNDERSTORM could bring “lightning and hail” to Dorset today, the Met Office has warned. The yellow alert, which includes Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, will be in force between 10am and 10pm on Friday, July 22. The Met Office says
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Plan to demolish Ringwood Raceway is back open for public consultation
THE FUTURE of Ringwood Raceway has not been decided yet as plans to demolish the established car racing track have gone back out for public consultation. Plans were submitted late last year to turn the raceway, located off Matchams Lane in St Leonards
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"Joy lives up to its name": Cafe praised for helping Boscombe residents
A COMMUNITY café in Bournemouth has been praised for its work with people who have mental health problems and for building a community. Joy Café in Chruchill Gardens, Boscombe, recently opened up its new building to serve fresh food and coffees
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Woman banned from entering her Poole flat due to 'serious nuisance and disorder'
A WOMAN has been banned from entering a Poole flat following “serious nuisance and disorder” caused by her and her associates. The courts issued a closure order in relation to 211 Orchard Plaza in High Street. Claire Blackwood, 46, opposed
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The Vamps sing the praises of Bournemouth fans ahead of BIC gig
THE Vamps will be returning to Bournemouth in November and the boys have already made plans for their trip to the town. Bradley Simpson, James Brittain-McVey, Connor Ball, Tristan Evans are preparing for a trip to the coast this autumn for their
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Surf's pup: Dog surfing championship is back "bigger and better" this month
A POPULAR dog surfing contest makes a "bigger and better" return to a Poole beach this month. The UK Dog Surfing Championship is set to ride the waves onto Branksome Dene Chine beach with 30 dogs competing to win. The event will be taking
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Teenager 'braves the shave' in heartfelt fundraiser for Macmillan
A TEENAGER from Bournemouth has ‘braved the shave’ ahead of her prom in a heartfelt fundraiser for a cancer charity. Sixteen-year-old Tilly Galpin has raised thousands for Macmillan after she shaved her hair off in the week leading up to her year
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'Is that what I think it is?': 'Cannabis' found growing in council planter
AN eagle-eyed gardener had a shock when she discovered possible cannabis plants growing in a council planter. The plants were found growing in a roadside community planter in New Road, Ferndown, near St Marks Church last week shortly before West
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Council launches public consultation for abortion clinic buffer zone
THE council is launching a public consultation today to decide whether a buffer zone should be placed around a Bournemouth abortion clinic. Campaign group Sister Supporter Bournemouth have been campaigning for the buffer zone to end harassment
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WATCH: Bus gets stuck at junction due to 'arrogant and selfish' illegal parking
ILLEGALLY parked cars in Boscombe caused havoc for an open top bus whose driver was forced to exit a junction in the wrong lane after two minutes of failed attempts. The drivers of two cars parked on double yellow lines at the junction between
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Council leaders' beach hut meeting absence slammed 'disgusting and despicable'
THE actions of BCP Council leaders have been slammed as “disgusting and despicable” over failing to attend a scrutiny meeting and trying to close down questioning of the controversial beach hut sale plans. Furious opposition councillors on the
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Falling insolvencies could be 'the calm before the storm'
FALLING insolvency figures could be the “calm before the storm”, a Dorset trade body has warned. Corporate insolvencies fell in June compared to May but were still significantly up on 2021, according to the R3 trade body for restructuring and insolvency
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Picture of the day: View of Sandbanks
Fantastic old postcard of Sandbanks cafe and motor park circa 1930s, wouldn't it be great to step back in time an experience the location back then when the sand dunes dominated the area.
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IN PICTURES: The Dorset beach hut on the market for £450k (yes, really)
Britain's beach hut boom continues after a wooden cabin went up for sale for £450,000 - the same price as a five bed house in some areas of the country. The 10ft by 16ft hut - that doesn't even face the sea - is on the exclusive Mudeford sandbank
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Why these six people were in the dock at Poole Magistrates' Court
BOURNEMOUTH FRANCIE THOMAS O'BRIEN, aged 32 and of Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, admits assaulting a woman by beating her in Bournemouth on October 21, 2021. Fined £162. To pay £34 surcharge. Also admits failing to surrender to custody at Poole