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Smoke seen for miles as fire crews battle clifftop blaze near Boscombe Pier
Fire crews battled a clifftop blaze near Boscombe Pier on Monday night. Fire fighters were called to the clifftop next to the pier around 7.10pm. Smoke could be seen from along the coast, with beachgoers gathering on the sand to watch the crews
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RECAP: Fire on cliffside at Boscombe beach - people told to avoid area
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Large fire on the cliffside near Boscombe Pier
EMERGENCY services are in attendance as a large fire has broken out on the cliffside near Boscombe Pier. A spokesperson from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We are aware of a fire on the cliffside near Boscombe Pier, our crews
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Rockfall triggers safety warnings for beachgoers in Dorset
A rockfall in west Dorset has prompted fresh warning to beachgoers. A small fall happened at Black Ven, Charmouth, last Tuesday. Visitors to the coast are being urged to stay away from cliff bases and edges, especially now the country is experiencing
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Warning to drivers as disabled parking permits may be rejected in Europe over Brexit
Disabled drivers are being warned about using their blue badges in popular European holiday destinations this summer due to an “outrageous” Brexit hangover that means they may not be accepted. It comes as ministers are still negotiating
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Young Cherries handed bye in Hampshire Senior Cup draw
THE FIRST rounds of the Hampshire Senior Cup have been drawn, with Cherries’ development squad handed a bye until the second round. Shaun Cooper’s side will visit Wessex League Division One opposition in the form of either Folland Sports or Fawley
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CCTV of "important witness" released following assault in Swanage
A CCTV image of an "important witness" has been released by police investigating an assault in Swanage. On Sunday, June 12, at around 12.36am officers were called to reports of an assault outside the East Bar in High Street. It was reported
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Louis Vuitton bag and diamond ring stolen from Bournemouth restaurant
A LOUIS Vuitton bag containing a diamond ring was stolen from a restaurant in Bournemouth. The grey Louis Vuitton bag was stolen from West Beach Restaurant near Pier Approach at approximately 4.30pm on Friday, July 15. The bag contained glasses
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'To play this game every year is very important to the club' - Stokoe looking forward to Steve Moore Memorial Trophy
WIMBORNE boss James Stokoe believes it is “a real honour” to take part in the annual Steve Moore Memorial Trophy – with the Magpies stalwart keen for victory over Verwood Town despite the friendly nature of the game. Each year, two of Moore’s former
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REVIEW: David Sedaris Lighthouse, Poole
American humourist, author, essayist and comedian David Sedaris is probably best known to Radio 4 listeners for a series of broadcasts of material taken from his books, which have sold in their millions. To the rest of the population he is less well
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Bomb squad close coastal road for "unexploded device"
A COAST road has been closed in both directions with the bomb squad in attendance. Police received reports at 9.04am of "a possible unexploded device" in Market Street, Abbotsbury. The road has since been closed in both directions with a 100
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UK officially announced as hosts for Eurovision 2023 following Ukraine conflict
The UK has officially been confirmed as the host for Eurovision 2023 after winning country Ukraine will no longer be able to host. This comes after months of war and conflict in the country as Russia continues its invasion. In an EBU press
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'If you get happy with that and satisfied, you'd be left behind' - Travers not resting on his laurels after new contract
CUSTODIAN Mark Travers will not be resting on his laurels after signing a new deal at the Vitality Stadium – insisting that “if you get happy with that and satisfied, you’d be left behind”. A breakthrough season where the Irishman established himself
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More than £1,700 worth of cosmetic items stolen from Ferndown shop
POLICE are investigating after more than £1,700 worth of cosmetic items were stolen from Ferndown. At approximately 11.15am on Friday, June 24, three men entered Boots in Victoria Road and concealed a number of items into plastic bags. The total
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Baker's late strike enough to separate Wimborne from Poole in pre-season friendly
WIMBORNE Town edged past Cross-Stour rivals Poole Town on Saturday in a pre-season friendly. Ex-Dolphin Harry Baker was on hand to convert a tap-in late on to seal a 1-0 win at the BlackGold Stadium. Will Fletcher led the line for Poole in
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NatWest announces £1.25bn of support for farmers facing inflation challenges
NatWest, the UK’s biggest bank for business with 40,000 agriculture customers, has today confirmed an additional £1.25billion lending package to the UK farming community. This is to help it deal with a variety of cost pressures, and to aid them
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Parker: Cherries and Forest are 'chalk and cheese' when it comes to spending ability
NOTTINGHAM Forest and Cherries are “chalk and cheese” when it comes to spending power this summer according to Scott Parker. Cherries have brought in midfielder Joe Rothwell and defender Ryan Fredericks on free transfers since promotion from the
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The Sandman Netflix series trailer released - but can you spot Sandbanks?
THE new trailer for The Sandman, which will be streamed on Netflix next month, has been released - but does it feature Sandbanks? Crews for the series set up base in Sandbanks in April last year, although staff members were tight-lipped about what
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Kids eat free at Tesco this summer - everything you need to know
Tesco is giving out free kids’ meals this summer holiday. The supermarket giant is offering free meals for children at its Tesco Cafes until the end of August. All you have to do is make a purchase at the café and show the staff your Tesco
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Man in his 20s dies in Dorset crash and two others injured
A man has died and two others have been injured after a crash in Dorchester. Police investigating the fatal road traffic collision are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward. Dorset Police received
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TUI issues travel advice to customers ahead of planned rail strikes
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 disputes over pay, jobs and conditions. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT)
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Four teens arrested after group assault left 14-year-old boy with fractured jaw
FOUR 13-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of racially or religiously aggravated grievous bodily harm after a teenage boy sustained a fractured jaw. Two 13-year-old boys from Sherborne and two boys from Yeovil, also aged 13, were arrested
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Warning issued after wildfire rips through park
A COUNCILLOR is urging people to take extra care after flames ripped through a park in Lymington. Plumes of smoke were seen billowing in the sky yesterday, July 24, after a wildfire broke out on Pennington Common. In light of the devastating
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Man arrested following alleged burglary in Swanage
A MAN has been arrested following an alleged burglary in Swanage. It was reported that between 12pm and 12.30pm on Sunday July 10 entry was gained to a property off High Street in the town and around £6,000-worth of tools were stolen from the address
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WATCH: fire destroys two cars
TWO CARS in Holton Heath have been left burnt out folowing a fire. It was one of three incidents that Wareham Fire Station responded to yesterday afternoon. Crews were appearing at Wareham Carnival when they were first called to a garage fire
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27ft yacht taking on water sends out Mayday in Poole
POOLE lifeboat crews were called to help a 27ft yacht taking on water. The Poole RNLI Lifeboat Station rushed to the rescue of the yacht after it sent out a Mayday call just after 3pm on Sunday. The yacht with two adults and one child on board
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Bournemouth Airport job vacancies to apply for now and how much you can earn
If you've got that Monday feeling heading into work this morning, perhaps it's time to consider a career change. Bournemouth Airport has a variety of jobs up for grabs so if you are looking for a job that might literally take you places - it's
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See the hotspots for radioactive radon gas across Dorset
It’s colourless, odourless and tasteless but high levels of this gas can increase the risk of cancer – and it occurs naturally in the land. Public health officials say every building contains radon and levels are usually low, but there are hotspots
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Designs approved for Oak Academy school with rebuild due to be complete in 2024
A Bournemouth school could be reconstructed with a new 'modern' design. As part of the government's £1billion School Rebuilding Programme, Oak Academy is will build a new school building with a range of facilities. The school will also be made
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Popular street food festival coming to heat up Poole for first time ever
A POPULAR street food festival welcoming a host of flavours from Malaysia to Morocco is heading to Poole for the first time. Following a two-year break, the Dorset Street Food Festival will fill Baiter Park this September where visitors will be
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Poole Coastguard shares advice for people visiting the coast this summer
POOLE Coastguard has shared advice for people visiting the coast this summer. This comes during National Marine week which celebrates all things marine and encourages everyone to get outside and learn about the sea and its inhabitants. A spokesperson
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Award winning factory opens to visitors for National Manufacturing Day
AN award-winning factory opened its doors to visitors for National Manufacturing Day. BCP Council councillors and pupils from Dorset schools were welcomed to Yunex Traffic’s Poole-based factory earlier this month. The visit was hosted in celebration
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Results from the GP Patient Survey 2022: How your GP scored in various questions
AS part of the annual GP patient survey, patients are asked a variety of questions covering a breadth of topics to help the NHS get a better understanding of how your local GP runs. As well as asking about the overall satisfaction of your GP,
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Picture of the Day: Poole Pottery football team memories
Reader Patricia Whitemore sent in this wonderful old photo of the Poole Pottery football team from 1962, pictured on the football fields in Hamworthy in front of the Poole power station. Do you know recognise any of the players?
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'Permanent traveller site has to be part of the solution'
WHATEVER the rights or wrongs of this particular planning application (‘Travellers’ site proposal is thrown out’, Echo, July 23), the long-term issue remains: the provision of sites for travelling people. To me, a travelling life is no less acceptable
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The roadworks taking place in the BCP Council area this week
The following roadworks are being carried out within the BCP Council area by the council and various utility companies this week: Arrowsmith Road (Poole) – junction with Magna Road Temporary road closure on 4 July until 2 September
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Mayor of Poole left without a civic home with regalia now stored in Bournemouth
THE mayor of Poole has been left without a home for his civic role – and he does not know a new base will be found. Poole Civic Centre had been the established based for the mayoralty function in the town. Cllr Tony Trent no longer has access
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Cat centre appeals for help as its pens are full and waiting list spirals
DORSET cat centre calls for help as they struggle to deal with the influx of cats and lack of potential adopters. Staff and volunteers at Cats Protection’s Ferndown Homing Centre on Cobham Road are experiencing unusually high levels of cats needing
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Construction starts on 161-apartment quayside scheme in 'milestone' for Poole
A CEREMONY has marked the start of construction for 161 new rental homes at Holes Bay as part of the council’s hopes of “regenerating Poole”. Ground was broken at Carter's Quay on July 15 on BCP Council’s joint venture with Inland Homes to create
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VIDEO: White-tailed eagle spotted flying over heathland in 'special encounter'
A WHITE-TAILED eagle was spotted flying over a Poole heathland in a “truly special encounter”. Franke Gamble was patrolling Canford Heath in his role as a warden when he saw the “incredible” sight overheard. He said sightings have become increasingly
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Breakfast club launched to feed children in a "recognised area of deprivation"
A CLUB is being started in Boscombe to make sure children have access to food during the summer holidays. Churchill Gardens is set to welcome a new breakfast club from today (Monday) ensuring children have “access to a healthy breakfast to start
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Businesses urged to tighten human resources processes after rise of tribunals
BUSINESSES are being warned to ensure their human resources processes are watertight or risk facing expensive consequences. It follows a recent explosion in the number of people taking their employers to employment tribunals. Hannah-Jane (H-J
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Plans for 'gateway' homes development on busy road corner refused again
A LARGE housing development proposed for a corner of one of the busiest roads in Christchurch has suffered a second rejection by BCP Council. The latest application by developers Fortitudo to build a block of flats and houses at the corner of Barrack
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REVEALED: Top 10 best and worst Dorset GPs revealed in GP patient survey 2022
THE results for the annual survey conducted to score patient satisfaction in GPs have been published. The GP Patient Survey has revealed Dorset’s best and worst doctor’s surgeries in 2022, according to residents who rely on their services.
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Man, 58, messaged '14-year-old girl' suggesting he wanted to have sex with her
A 58-YEAR-OLD man messaged what he thought was a 14-year-old girl asking for pictures of her and suggesting he wanted to have sex with her. Brian Andrew Matthews believed he was interacting with a child but he was in fact speaking to a vigilante
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How a Rotary club in Bournemouth helped a world class professional golfer
A ROTARY club in Bournemouth are “proud” to have helped a world class professional golfer on her journey. Georgia Hall, from Kinson, joined The Rotary Club of Bournemouth North around 14 years ago. At the time, her golfing abilities were clear,