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PICTURES: Simply the best weekend at Dorset's record-breaking Camp Bestival
WITH all the beautiful weather lately, the weekends have a tendency to blend into one another but for thirty thousand people this was not going to be a normal weekend because this is Camp Bestival weekend. Over the four days the weather was glorious
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Why a jack-up barge is drilling in the sea off Hengistbury Head from this week
A JACK-UP barge is expected to arrive off the Bournemouth coast this week. BCP Council has warned that the barge is expected to be in the sea near Hengistbury Head for two to three weeks throughout August. Following ground investigations last
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Thousands of Dorset residents still haven't received government energy rebate
MORE than 14,000 Dorset residents eligible for a government energy rebate have still not received it. The £150 payment is being administered by Dorset Council and is payable to every home within the council tax bands A to D. The latest figures
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'His spirit is here': Callum Baker-Osborne's family present £4.7k cheque to RNLI
MORE than 50 relatives and friends of Callum Baker-Osborne presented a cheque to the RNLI team in Poole as a thank you for their efforts in trying to find him. The family of the 18-year-old, who drowned at Rockley Point in July last year while
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Got a local event coming up? Share it on our new online platform for FREE
Are you running an event and want people to know about it? Then look no further, our new online platform enables you to share details of upcoming events in the community for FREE. We’ve teamed up with events experts Evvnt to showcase your local
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England crowned European champions after extra-time win over Germany at Wembley
ENGLAND'S Euro 2022 dream became reality as Chloe Kelly’s extra-time finish saw the Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 and secure the first major trophy in their history in front of a record-breaking crowd at Wembley. Kelly prodded the ball past Merle
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Firefighters from across Dorset rush to tackle heathland blaze
FIRE crews from across Dorset have tackled a heath blaze in a rural part of the county. Firefighters from seven stations were sent to the incident near Blacknoll Hill in Winfrith Newburgh at 12.51pm on Sunday, July 31. A Dorset & Wiltshire
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Controversial BCP Council beach hut sale SCRAPPED after government intervention
THE controversial BCP Council plan to sell its beach hut stock has collapsed following an intervention by a senior Government minister. Levelling-up secretary Greg Clark MP has stepped in to call a halt to the local authority’s intention to create
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Serious injury crash involving motorbike and car closes A338 in both directions
A MAN suffered serious injuries following a crash involving a motorbike and a car in the New Forest. Emergency services were called to reports of a two-vehicle collision on the A338 Ringwood Road, near the New Forest Water Park. The road was
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Smithies exits Cherries after brief trial period
ALEX Smithies has exited Cherries, following a brief trial period with the club. The 32-year-old linked up with Scott Parker's men last week, as he searches for new employers after his four-year spell at Cardiff City came to an end this summer.
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Have you seen missing Bournemouth man? Police appeal for public's help
POLICE are appealing for the public’s help to find a Bournemouth man who has been missing since Tuesday. Stephen Phillips, who is 40 years old, was last seen on Tuesday 26 July 2022 at Coy Pond. He is described as white, about five feet ten
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'We need to work out whether we want to try and be competitive' - Parker says Cherries are 'way short' ahead of Premier League opener
CONCERNED boss Scott Parker issued a clear message of his desire for further additions to his squad, warning: "We’re way short of where we need to be." Cherries begin their Premier League campaign against Aston Villa at Vitality Stadium on Saturday
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Cutler 'blessed' by BIC support despite 'three out of 10' performance in victory
LEE Cutler insisted he was “blessed” to see so many people supporting him as he recorded a points victory in front of his home fans in Bournemouth. The man nicknamed ‘Chaos’ was judged to have beaten durable Tanzanian Meshack Mwankemwa 58-56 by
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Parker provides update on Tavernier transfer chase
BOSS Scott Parker believes Cherries are "in a good place" in their pursuit of Middlesbrough midfielder Marcus Tavernier. The 23-year-old has been linked with a move to the south coast throughout the summer, and was present at Vitality Stadium to
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Aaron Ramsdale wants to see Billam-Smith fight at Vitality Stadium
KEEPER Aaron Ramsdale was proud to see good friend Chris Billam-Smith seal victory in the biggest fight of his life – with the pair going on a unique journey in their respective sports. The England international used to train at Bendall’s gym once
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Billam-Smith sets sights on world title fight after incredible victory over Chamberlain
AN EMOTIONAL Chris Billam-Smith insisted defending his Commonwealth and European cruiserweight titles at the BIC meant the world to him – and would love a world title fight next. In his first fight on home soil since December 2018, live in front
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Raw, emotional reaction from inside Chris Billam-Smith's dressing room
CHRIS Billam-Smith reflected on putting Bournemouth on the boxing map and said: “It means the world. I can’t believe it.” The Shane McGuigan-trained star’s dream came true at the BIC on Saturday night, when he sealed a unanimous points decision
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5 celebrities who went to school in Bournemouth you might not know about
With its beautiful beaches, great shopping and fine food, Bournemouth is a magnet for the rich and famous. However, it has also been home to children who at the time were unknown, but would one day grow up to be celebrities. From actors to
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How to prepare your garden for the potential drought
Worried there might be a hosepipe ban on the horizon? There are some things you can do to protect your garden now, as Prudence Wade finds out. After the blistering heatwave and more warm weather coming our way, we could be set for a drought.
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West End stars offer performing arts training in Bournemouth
THIS August Big Little Theatre School is teaming up with actor Albey Brookes to bring performing arts students aged 12-19, the opportunity to train with West End stars in Bournemouth. Albey has joined forces with the school to deliver ten exciting
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See six shocking ways you might be breaking the law in your own garden
Summer nights let us spend more time out in our gardens but there are things we could be doing from the comfort of our lawns that could actually be breaking the law. The legal experts at BPP University Law School have revealed six ways you could
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Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday, July 31
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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Men banned from entering Dorset with air rifle or slingshot after poaching offence
FOUR men who were convicted of poaching have been banned from entering Dorset with an air rifle, slingshot or sighthound dog. John Frederick Burton, aged 28 and of Basildon, Essex, Tommy Edward Catanach, 25 and of Romford, Essex, William Holmes
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University wants public to continue to use car parks at evenings and weekends
BOURNEMOUTH University wants to extend the temporary use of two of its car parks in the Lansdowne for the public at evenings and weekends. A planning application has been submitted to BCP Council to continue the change of use for the car parks
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5G mast approval in BCP is three times below national average
APPROVAL given to new 5G improvement projects in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) region is three times below the national average. Internet service provider Three UK says approximately £17m of investment could be made into the BCP
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IN FULL: Ofsted's letter to BCP Council on children's services monitoring visit
THE full letter on Ofsted's first monitoring visit of BCP Council's children's services has been released by the local authority. Two inspectors from the government department carried out the visit last month, focusing on the 'front door' service
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Pandemic causes pub closures in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
SEVERAL pubs in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole during the pandemic, new figures show. The coronavirus pandemic placed extraordinary pressure on pubs and the hospitality sector as national lockdowns forced closures, while demand took a hit
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Why these seven people have been in the dock at Poole Magistrates' Court
BOURNEMOUTH JOAO BERNADO BRAZAO ESCORCIO, aged 33 and of Springfield Park, Merston, Oving, admits driving a motor vehicle in Southcote Road, Bournemouth, on July 3 with 60 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. Fined £450. To pay £45
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Seven countries, one joyous journey: what it's like to cruise the Adriatic
Chris Hutchinson discovers the amazing Adriatic and cruises 7 countries on a joyous journey. When I read Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines’ exciting itinerary on Bolette, a recent addition to their small ship’s fleet, then talking to the shore destination
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'I thought house could collapse': Fears over vibrations from Poole building site
A RESIDENT has called on the council to act after construction work on a huge housing development in Poole has caused his home to shake. The man, who lives in Blandford Road, Hamworthy, said recent work on the Carters Quay site sparked fears his
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'I'll cycle cafefully and considerately, I'll drive slower and patiently'
ALTHOUGH now amid the autumn of my years, I continue my lifetime’s practice of cycling, for pleasure and for practical purposes. It all seemed a harmless enough or (I dared to think) even beneficial activity. Now however the frequent and passionate
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New wood-fired pizza takeaway restaurant could be filling empty Boscombe shop
PLANS have been tabled to convert an empty high street premises into a new takeaway restaurant offering wood-fired pizzas. Leonardo Cabeleira has applied to BCP Council for the change of use of the ground floor at 732 Christchurch Road in Boscombe
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Couple's topiaries made in memory of son stolen from their garden overnight
A POOLE couple are appealing for help finding a pair of stolen shrubs, planted in memory of their son who died in 2004. The two topiaries were stolen from Tony and Lynn Aldis's garden in the early hours of the morning on July 23. The couple
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'We're not the obstacle': Council issues statement over licensing for beach pop-ups
BCP COUNCIL has released a statement about their licensing rules for beach front bars and restaurants. This comes as the Beach Hut Bar and Grill in West Cliff recently closed down weeks after opening, ‘due to the council's rules and restrictions
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15 photos showing the shops in Christchurch High Street over 25 years ago
High streets across the country are changing at a dramatic rate. We have looked through the Daily Echo archives and selected these photos that show some of those retailers and businesses that used featured in Christchurch High Street. These
