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Dorset coast road declared the best road trip in the country

A Dorset coastal route has been declared the finest road trip in the United Kingdom. Goodyear, a tyre manufacturing company, collated data from TripAdivsor reviews and social media to compile a list of the UK’s ten most beautiful road trips.

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Bobby's in Bournemouth town centre hosting free Dogs Day Out event today

CANINE chums and perfect pooches can enjoy plenty of fun and treats today as Bobby's prepares to host its second Dogs Day Out event. Dog wear brand The Paw Print Boutique has teamed up with Dorset Dogs for the gathering at the department store

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The 12 best beaches in England according to TikTok – including these 4 in Dorset

The school holidays have arrived accompanied by the prospect of some sunny weather – what better time to hit the beach. Just in time for a summer on the sand, a study by Parkdean Resorts has revealed the top 12 beaches in England according to TikTok

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And still! Chris Billam-Smith defends title belts on historic night in Bournemouth

HOMETOWN hero Chris Billam-Smith sealed a memorable unanimous points victory over Isaac Chamberlain to defend his European and Commonwealth cruiserweight championship belts at the BIC. In front of a packed-out crowd in Bournemouth, the former Poole

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As it happened: Chris Billam-Smith retains titles in Bournemouth

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Cherries rocked by Rothwell injury with midfielder set for more scans

BOSS Scott Parker revealed midfielder Joe Rothwell would miss the start of the season and was awaiting further scans on a quad injury. Signed by the Dorset club on a free transfer from Blackburn Rovers this summer, the former Manchester United

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Firefighters tackling large blaze on Pennington Common for second time in a week

FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a fire at a park in Pennington a week after dealing with a large blaze at the same site. Crews from Hampshire and Dorset are currently at Pennington Common extinguishing the blaze. The incident has produced large flames

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Stanislas strikes but Sociedad too much for Cherries in friendly

CHERRIES will go into their Premier League campaign off the back of three straight pre-season defeats, after a 2-1 loss to Real Sociedad at Vitality Stadium. Substitute Junior Stanislas’s late strike proved not enough for the hosts after Mikel

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Two scammers remove watch of male victim in Christchurch

A MAN in Christchurch was the victim of a scam after he was approached by two women posing as charity workers.  The man was approached on Friday, July 29 in Purewell, outside Priory Veterinary Group, and asked him to fill out a survey.  When

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Camp Bestival festival-goers break Guiness World Record for largest disco dance

A WORLD record for the largest disco dance has been broken at Camp Bestival this year. Camp Bestival has today broken the Guinness World Records title for the Largest Disco Dance with help from popstar Sophie Ellis-Bextor. In celebration of

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Witness describes shocking moment camper van went up in flames at petrol station

WITNESSES have spoken of their shock as a motorhome went up in flames at a petrol station. Firefighters raced to the Morrisons petrol station in Dorchester Road, Weymouth, after receiving a call at 9.11am today after a vehicle became engulfed by

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Falling brickwork from high street building leads to prolonged road closure

BRICKS falling from near the roof of a high street building in Westbourne led to a prolonged road closure. Emergency services blocked off Poole Road this morning due to a dangerous structure. Firefighters deployed the aerial ladder platform

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Children hurling eggs at buses putting drivers and passengers in danger

THE latest vandalism in a spate of anti-social behaviour against buses in a residential area of Poole has seen children throwing eggs at Morebus services. A senior manager for the firm said youths were aiming at the windscreen and drivers’ cab

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Coastguard and lifeboat team called to rescue dinghy in difficulty

COASTGUARD and lifeboat teams came to the rescue for three people in a dinghy who were struggling in Christchurch Harbour. The emergency service team were contacted shortly before 5pm on Friday, July 29. A crew from Southbourne Coastguard were

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As it happened: Cherries beaten by Real Sociedad in final pre-season friendly

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Morebus completely withdraws services from road in Poole as vandalism worsens

A BUS firm has completely withdrawn services along a road in Poole until further notice as vandalism to buses has now escalated to during the day. Morebus said the safety of drivers and passengers was “absolutely paramount” as it confirmed the

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Kemp helps Great Britain to third at Speedway of Nations 2

GREAT Britain under-21s secured a rostrum finish with third place in Friday’s Speedway of Nations 2 event at Vojens. Belle Vue and Glasgow racer Tom Brennan was one of the outstanding performers in the Under-21 meeting, scoring 20 points in the

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'Grinding crash': Residents woken in early hours after car overturns in road

RESIDENTS were woken in the early of the Bournemouth to a “grinding crash” caused by a car which overturned in the road outside their homes. Michael Boulton, who lives in Woodland Avenue, Boscombe, said when he got out of bed and looked outside

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Armed police response after resident threatened with firearm in town centre

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences following an armed police response to an incident in Bournemouth town centre. Officers received reports shortly before 7.30am this morning of a man with a firearm making threats to a resident

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Thousands through the gates for opening day of Poole Harbour Festival 2022

THIS year’s Poole Harbour Festival kicked off in style on Friday night with thousands making their way down to the venue for an evening of live entertainment. The opening night at Baiter Park included Pink Floyd, Foo Fighters and Meat Loaf tribute

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Fire service block high street due to dangerous structure

THE high street in Westbourne is closed off to traffic while fire crews respond to an incident involving loose brickwork. The aerial ladder platform from Westbourne Fire Station is currently in Poole Road and emergency services deal with the situation

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RECAP: Armed police at incident in West Cliff area of Bournemouth

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Billam-Smith set to take centre-stage - but is used to mixing with the stars...

WILLIAM Shakespeare famously once wrote: “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” For Bournemouth boxer Chris Billam-Smith, he has reached his most high-profile scene thus far, when he takes centre-stage at the BIC against

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‘Who will Conservatives vote for as next leader?’

AT A GENERAL election we have a system whereby the electorate vote for the person they want to be their constituency member of Parliament. However, everyone considers the political party they want to represent them and the leader of a party.

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'We do not wish to lose them': Sadness over 'iconic' Yellow Buses administration

LEADING transport officials for the conurbation have expressed their sadness on learning Yellow Buses has gone into administration.  The bus firm, which is in its 120th year, went into administration yesterday when it was handed over to accountants

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Back behind bars: The conman who has posed as an MI5 spy, Navy officer and Royal Marine

A COMPULSIVE conman who has spent two decades adopting 21 different aliases to scam victims out of hundreds of thousands of pounds is back behind bars today. Sebastian Astbury has previously posed as an MI5 agent, a banker, a Lord, a Royal Navy

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The Lionesses battle for silverware will NOT be shown on big screens in Bournemouth

THE all-important Euros 2022 final will not be shown on the big screen. BCP council have confirmed that they will not be holding public screenings of the England vs Germany women’s game on Sunday. It follows the council’s decision to not show

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See your chances of getting on the UK’s most loved reality TV shows

If you could appear on any of your favourite reality TV shows from Love Island to First Dates - what would it be? Everyone has their guilty pleasure programme that they enjoy watching from the comfort of their sofa but few dare to dream of actually

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Could a 'regularly breached' traffic order be the key for Keyhole Bridge?

CAMPAIGNERS hope a 'regularly breached' width restriction at Keyhole Bridge will factor into the council’s final decision on the controversial topic. An historic but existing traffic order dictates only vehicles less than six feet wide can pass

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Special recital to celebrate biography of Christchurch Priory's long-term organist

A SPECIAL recital is set to take place in Christchurch to launch the biography of a long-term Priory organist. Talented musician Geoffrey Tristram was organist and master of choristers of the Priory for 30 years until his untimely death in 1979

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PICTURES: The home with stunning views of the Jurassic Coast

TAKE a look inside the home on the Jurassic Coast with incredible sea views that’s on the market. Situated at Charmouth in west Dorset, Cliffend enjoys stunning sea views from Portland Bill to the Cobb at Lyme Regis. On the market for £1.95m

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The mystery of the post-apocalyptic noodle bar created in a former post office

GETTING your hair cut in a weird art installation should not really work – but it does. Those are the words of Stuart Semple who has teamed up with Anthony Alden-Clift to offer just that in a former post office on the edge of Bournemouth town centre

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Cafe owner tells grumpy customers to 'go to McDonald's for a Happy Meal'

A CAFE owner has hit back at an “unfair” review left on Google, saying small businesses “may take longer” to provide food.  A woman left a bad review of Sonny’s Kitchen, in Alder Road after a recent visit, claiming the service was slow after waiting

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LISTED: How Dorset GPs scored on questions from helpful receptionists to appointments

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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Frustration as people across Dorset are unable register with NHS dentists

RESIDENTS across Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and Dorset have been struggling to find a dentist taking on new patients.  It comes as a nationwide issue as people fail to register with a new dental practice. Covid has created a backlog of

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School playing field could be transformed into community 3G football arena

A SCHOOL playing field in Poole could be transformed into a state-of-the-art community 3G football arena. BCP Council, in association with MUGA UK, intend to introduce a floodlit 3G football pitch facility and associated works on green land at

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'We are aware there are issues with drivers...' say council over cycle lane parking

BCP Council say they are aware of ongoing issues concerning cycle lanes in Boscombe. It comes after a Bournemouth resident hit out at the drivers, saying 'it's an accident waiting to happen'. Dean Hawthorne, who has filmed multiple cars and

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Inquest opens into workman killed in highways lorry crash

THE inquest into the death of the man killed after a crash involving a highways lorry carrying out resurfacing work has opened. The hearing was opened and suspended after a short hearing at Bournemouth Town Hall on Friday, July 29. The court

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Picture of the Day: Epic sunset

Helen Gallimore captured this epic sunset as the Brittany Ferry sails into Poole Harbour.

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What is the hearing age test on TikTok? How to take it and find out your hearing age

If you've ever wondered how good your hearing is and are curious to find out the exact answer, then look no further.  As now a new viral TikTok test claims it can determine your hearing age by just using a simple sound.  As we get older the

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Iceland warns shoppers over change affecting stores across the UK this weekend

Iceland has warned customers of a change affecting stores across the UK this weekend. The supermarket chain has announced a change to stores to help staff celebrate England’s UEFA Women's EURO 2022 success. To celebrate England reaching the

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Man in court for speeding at 84mph on A338 Spur Road in Bournemouth

A MAN has received a court bill of more than £500 after he was caught speeding at 84mph on the A338 Spur Road. Luke William Brand, aged 31, was at the wheel of a Ford car on the dual carriageway from Blackwater to Cooper Dean junction on November

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Holiday operator's disappointment at lost 'economic growth' opportunity

A HOLIDAY park operator is “hugely disappointed” with a council decision to refuse its plan to open all its accommodation to guests year-round. Away Resorts, who own Sandy Balls holiday village near Fordingbridge, said the refusal by the New Forest