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Fredericks faces race to be fit for start of season after picking up calf problem
SCOTT Parker revealed summer signing Ryan Fredericks would be out for a “couple of weeks” after picking up a calf problem during the club’s Portugal pre-season training camp. The 29-year-old was brought in on a free transfer from West Ham last
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Cherries 'need to improve drastically' according to Parker after defeat to Bristol City
SCOTT Parker confessed he was not too pleased with Cherries’ performance against Bristol City, stating that his side “need to improve drastically”. An early second-half penalty converted by Chris Martin proved decisive in the friendly, with the
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Parker was not prepared to risk Lloyd Kelly with 'slight niggle'
CHERRIES boss Scott Parker insisted he could not afford to risk skipper Lloyd Kelly in their pre-season friendly against Bristol City – with the club currently lacking in options at centre-back. Kelly, who has picked up a “slight niggle” according
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Parker says Cherries are 'a weaker team' than end of last season and need 'some help'
BOSS Scott Parker admitted Cherries were a “weaker team” than they finished last season with and insisted “we are going to need some help” in getting new players through the door. The Dorset club saw loanees Todd Cantwell, Freddie Woodman, Nat
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Crowd takes part in charity beach clean at Boscombe Pier
A CHARITY held a beach clean next to Boscombe Pier at the weekend after thousands flocked to the coastline during the heatwave last week. Sea Shepherd UK, a marine wildlife conservation organisation, organised the beach clean which took place on
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Martin's spot on as Cherries beaten by Bristol City in friendly
CHERRIES slipped to their second defeat of pre-season after a 1-0 loss against Championship outfit Bristol City at Vitality Stadium. Chris Martin’s second-half penalty proved the difference between the sides after Chris Mepham brought down Andreas
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Dog Surfing Championship returns to Poole for fourth year
A POPULAR dog surfing contest returned ‘bigger and better’ to a Poole beach this weekend with more visitors than ever before. The UK Dog Surfing Championship took place today (Saturday, July 23) on Branksome Dene Chine beach, between 10am and 10pm
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Monkeypox declared a global emergency by WHO amid outbreak in 70 countries
Monkeypox has been declared a global emergency by the World Health Organisation (WHO) who added that the expanding outbreak in more than 70 countries is an “extraordinary” situation. The UN health agency’s declaration could spur further investment
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Holder brothers first two named for Middleditch's testimonial
TEAM boss Neil Middleditch revealed both Chris and Jack Holder as the first two names set to take part in his testimonial meeting at Wimborne Road on Wednesday, August 31. The Aussie brothers have made almost 350 appearances for Pirates between
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Cherries fall to 1-0 defeat at home to Bristol City in first home friendly
6:04pm Thank you for joining us today - just one more live blog before the new season! We'll see you next week for Real
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How will the rail strikes at the end of July affect daily working life?
A strike by more than 40,000 workers at Network Rail and 14 train operating companies will go ahead at the end of July after talks failed to resolve a bitter dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union
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Police put out fire started 'deliberately' in Canford Heath park
POLICE have urged parents to educate their children on the danger of fires after tackling a deliberate blaze in a play park. Officers were alerted to the Chaldon Play Park in Canford Heath after receiving reports of youths starting a fire deliberately
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Poole-born cricketer Currie takes six wickets on Lord's debut
POOLE-born cricketer Brad Currie took a six wicket haul on his debut at Lord's, stating afterwards "it meant a lot to me" as Sussex drew with Middlesex in the LV= Insurance County Championship. Currie, on trial with Sussex, was included in the
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Cooper: No need to manage Sadi's expectations after first team involvement
SHAUN Cooper is not concerned that new face Dominic Sadi is getting ahead of himself, despite his quick rise through the ranks since joining Cherries in May. 18-year-old Sadi travelled with Scott Parker’s first team to Portugal, highlighting just
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Cheapest European family summer holiday destinations revealed in new report
The cheapest European summer holiday destinations have been revealed in a new report, with locations in Bulgaria and Turkey winning out. Sunny Beach, Bulgaria and Marmaris, Turkey are the joint-cheapest of 16 popular European resorts, according
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'I didn't realise it was as long as that' - Wembley captain Beardsmore hails 'good servant' Fletch
TODAY marks 30 years since Steve Fletcher began his journey with Cherries after signing from Hartlepool in 1992 – a partnership that continues to this day, with the legendary striker now a coach in Scott Parker’s set up. There have been many faces
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Hundreds of traffic cones line street in attempt to thwart pavement parking
HUNDREDS of traffic cones lined the pavement of a busy Bournemouth road in an attempt to tackle the highly publicised illegal parking seen last week. BCP Council placed scores yellow traffic cones down the pavement of East Overcliff Drive in a
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Bottoms up! Alcohol is now being served at Southbourne's new pop-up restaurant
ALCOHOL can now be served at the new pop-up restaurant along Southbourne promenade. A licensing committee at BCP Council granted SOBO Beach the permit to serve alcohol between 10am to 9.30pm Monday to Saturday. The restrictions on percentage
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How new owners have put their stamp on popular Christchurch wine bar
TAPAS, cocktails and extended opening hours - the new managers of a Bodega have revealed the changes they’ve made since taking over. Bodega in Christchurch was taken over by Jason Giddings and Dave Burns on July 1, and the pair have spent the last
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Picture of the Day: Perfect perspective
Fabulous photograph of a Greenfinch at Stanpit Marsh with Mudeford Quay in the foreground taken by Jackie Smith
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Bournemouth woman handed £204 court bill for red traffic light offence
A WOMAN has been handed a court bill of more than £200 for failing to comply with a red traffic light signal. Tessa Alexandra Blades pleaded guilty through the single justice procedure to the offence, which was committed on the A270 Lewes Road
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Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday, July 24
The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl is popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from children's toys to summer essentials. Whether it’s Aldi’s Specialbuys or Lidl’s Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking
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Facebook making major change sparking user safety fears - what we know
Meta-owned Facebook is set to make a big change to its platform which could cause major changes to the way people use the app. The social media giant could be updated with a new feature shortly which will allow users to create multiple profiles
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Comedian breaks 'golden rule' of travel in radio series featuring Bournemouth
A COMEDIAN has broken the 'golden rule' of train travel on a journey to Bournemouth for a new Radio 4 series. Alexei Sayle's new radio series, Strangers on a Train, celebrates rail travel with Alexei challenging the British tradition of not chatting
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Large cannabis factory found during police raid on Bournemouth property
A LARGE cannabis factory was unearthed by police following a raid on a Bournemouth property. Officers carried out a warrant at an address in Winton and found scores of cannabis plants with equipment in place to support their growth. Multiple
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PICTURED: Six dogs, goats, cats and guinea pigs looking for forever homes
CAN you give any of these pets a forever home? Dogs, cats, goats and guinea pigs are looking for permanent homes in Dorset. They are all currently being looked after Margaret Green Animal Rescue. Aida is an 11-year-old Staffy. She
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Hotel option for Poole Civic Centre site being explored as work put on hold
WORK to provide facilities for the mayoralty and Dorset coroner’s service at Poole Civic Centre have been on hold to explore the potential for a hotel on the wider site. BCP Council leader Cllr Drew Mellor said the project for the ‘vertical slice
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Teen wakes from four week coma in London with no knowledge of how she got there
A TEENAGER has described the moment she woke from a four week coma in a London hospital with her last memory being in Poole with a chest infection. Kacey Carr, 19, from Bournemouth, spent the whole of April in a coma on life support after going
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Controversial traveller transit site plan REJECTED after hundreds object
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a transit site for travellers on green belt land in Poole have been rejected after hundreds of objections were filed. In May last year an application to transform land next to Waggy Tails Rescue off Magna Road in Bearwood
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Mother says accessing Mudeford Beach with disabled daughter is "massively difficult"
A MOTHER has criticised access to a Dorset beach, saying it is “massively difficult” for her disabled daughter to enjoy a day out at the seaside. Carly Ashton, a mother of two from Mudeford, is calling for improved disabled facilities at Mudeford
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‘Plant thieves are stealing from us all’
COY Pond is an attractive nine acres owned by the council, but increasingly beautified and maintained by a band of enthusiastic volunteers. As well as the 550 ft rockery, there are new gardens being created by the volunteers around the pond itself
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Legend Fletcher reveals initial conversation when Parker first joined Cherries
CHERRIES legend Steve Fletcher told Scott Parker he would give him “everything” as part of his coaching setup – and was pleased by the boss’s feedback at the end of last season. Today marks 30 years since the Cherries icon first signed for the
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Why these 12 people appeared in the dock at Poole Magistrates' Court
BOURNEMOUTH DANNY MALLABAR, aged 26 and of Yatesbury Avenue, Castle Vale, Birmingham, admits being drunk and disorderly in O’Neills in Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, on June 25. Fined £40. To pay £16 surcharge and £85 costs. MICHAELA AMY
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‘Sustainable shopping just got more fashionable’: New clothes store opens
SUSTAINABLE shopping just got more fashionable in Swanage with the opening of the Lewis-Manning Hospice Care shop. Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has opened a new shop on Station Road in Swanage, with the proud claim that ‘sustainable shopping just
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Brownsea Island ferries to run every half an hour for school holidays
MORE trips will be made from Poole to Brownsea Island as the summer holidays begin. From Monday, July 25, Brownsea Island Ferries will be running every half an hour, giving more opportunities for people to make the crossing. A spokesperson
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New restaurant plans for Bistro on the Beach site are approved
PLANS to build a new restaurant and premium lodges on the old site of Bistro on the Beach have been approved by BCP Council. An application was submitted to construct a new three-storey building featuring a restaurant and kiosk on the ground floor
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Warning over latest email scam heading to the UK - here's what to look out for
A scam warning has been issued to prepare Brits before the latest email phishing scam arrives in the UK. The cyber security experts at TitanHQ have warned that we should be on the lookout for a scam that "is likely to hit British shores over the
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Pub industry's best brand revealed - and it's local with three popular sites
A LOCALLY run pub group with sites in Bournemouth and Poole has been named Pub Brand of the Year at a national awards ceremony. Pub and Bar Magazine recognised Brewhouse & Kitchen with the accolade in its annual awards list, beating tough competition