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Urgent warning issued to football fans ahead of new Premier League season
Football fans are being issued an urgent scam warning from a high street bank amid the new football season. The Premier League returns this weekend after the EFL and SPL got underway last week, which will see a rise in ticket scams according
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Poole's Davis qualifies to compete in historic Women's British Open
POOLE-BORN Hayley Davis is set to take her part in the historic Women's British Open this week. The 29-year-old came through qualifying for the event on Monday, which is set to be the first women's major championship to be held at Muirfield.
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Cherries linked with Barcelona goalkeeper and Brazil international Neto
CHERRIES have been linked with Barcelona goalkeeper Neto by Spanish outlet Relevo. The sports magazine suggests that the two clubs are currently negotiating a deal for the Brazilian, who has represented his country once, back in 2018. In recent
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Delays of almost an hour on A31 due to road sweeper reportedly on its side
MOTORISTS are facing long delays on the A31 this evening due a road sweeper reportedly being on its side and blocking a lane. Emergency services are on the scene on the eastbound carriageway between Picket Post and Stoney Cross in the New Forest
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Yellow Buses will start operating reduced services from tomorrow
YELLOW Buses will be reducing some services as of tomorrow (Wednesday, August 3). Routes 1, 1a, 1b, 2, 3, 3x, 4, 5/5a, and 6 will all be operating on a reduced Saturday service. Routes 18, 33, 36 and 737 will be operating to a normal timetable
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IN FULL: Letter minister sent to all councils after blocking beach hut sell off
THE letter sent by a government minister to all councils over changes to financial practices after he blocked BCP Council's controversial beach hut sell off plan has been published. Levelling-up secretary Greg Clark MP stepped in to prevent the
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Magpies prove too strong for Cherries' under-18s in 4-0 win
WIMBORNE continued their fine pre-season form with a comfortable win over Cherries’ under-18s, cruising to an eventual 4-0 win reports Graham Dunn. Braces from Harry Morgan and former Cherry Aaron Roberts gave the Magpies their seventh successive
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'I wouldn't want to' - Parker will 'rethink' formation, but is reluctant to play a back four
BOSS Scott Parker admitted he will have to "rethink certain things" ahead of Saturday's Premier League opener, but reiterated his reluctance to play a back four. Despite successfully guiding Cherries to promotion from the Championship at the first
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Man charged with intending to 'injure or alarm' the Queen at Windsor Castle
A man has been charged with intending to injure or alarm the Queen under the Treason Act. The charge relates to an incident on Christmas Day last year, the Metropolitan Police say. On December 25, 2021, police were called
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ITV announces return of Big Brother for 2023
ITV has announced that the reality TV show Big Brother is set to return to UK television screen next year. It will be shown on ITV2 and ITV's streaming service ITVX from 2023 after a five year hiatus. The programme first started on Channel
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France updates Covid travel rules for all international travellers
From August 1, France has removed all its Covid travel restrictions for international travellers. In a statement released by the French Ministry of the Interior and Overseas, it said that the restrictions in place “made it possible to protect [
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Paragliders airlifted to safety after nearly FOUR HOURS stuck in a tree
Three paragliders spent nearly four hours stuck in a tree before being rescued by the coastguard. Three people were involved in a paragliding incident on Saturday afternoon at Eype. They were airlifted to safety by a coastguard helicopter and
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Sewage tanker overturns at roundabout
A sewage tanker has crashed in Weymouth. The vehicle has overturned at Bincombe Bumps roundabout, just before the relief road at the Littlemoor turn-off. Witnesses say the driver is out of the vehicle. Police and fire crews are at the scene
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'100 per cent' of skip contents destroyed in industrial estate fire
FIRE crews rushed to a blaze in a skip which destroyed 100 per cent of its contents. A crew from Verwood attended the industrial unit on the Ebblake Industrial Estate on Monday evening. A spokesperson for Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue
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Fence fire spreads to bushes along busy Bournemouth road
A FENCE fire spread to nearby bushes along a busy Bournemouth road on Monday evening, August 1. Firefighters were called to the blaze in Castle Lane East at around 8.10pm. The fire involved around 10m of fence panels before spreading to bushes
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Bournemouth boost survival hopes with stunning win over leaders South Wilts
A STUNNING two-wicket win over defending ECB Southern Premier League champions and current leaders South Wilts has lifted Bournemouth off the bottom of the table. They chased down South Wilts’ modest 210 with a half-century by Jake Hurley key to
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Cherries' Terrell called up to England goalkeeping development camp
CHERRIES youngster Billy Terrell has been selected to take part in an England goalkeeping development camp. 18-year-old Terrell, who signed his first professional deal with the club this summer, will link up with former Cherries goalkeeping coaches
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Rain ruins British final as Ellis claims GP wildcard spot
PIRATES skipper Danny King was one of the riders left rueing the weather as Monday night's British final was washed out at Belle Vue. A steady flow of rain eventually saw track conditions ruled unsafe after heats, with parts of shale underwater
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Save money on your Tesco shop with this brand new service
Tesco shoppers can save money with every shop for just £2.49 a month. The supermarket has unveiled a new money-saving tactic as we all try and cut down on our spending. Tesco has introduced new delivery schemes, starting from £2.49 per month
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Police attend incident after concern raised for man's welfare
POLICE and ambulance crews attended an incident in Bournemouth yesterday after concern was raised for a man’s welfare. A heavy police presence was reported in Suffolk Road on Monday, August 1, with residents expressing concern on social media.
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British Airways ‘suspends ticket sales' for short-haul Heathrow flights
British Airways has reportedly suspended ticket sales for short-haul flights from Heathrow for at least a week. Tens of thousands of flights have already been cancelled this summer as the industry struggles to cope with the demand for air travel
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Met Office forecasts tropical temperatures and thunderstorms this week
The UK will see tropical temperatures, heavy rain and even thunderstorms this month, following the driest July on record. Forecasters are predicting hot, sunny, and humid weather in the South East in the coming days, with highs of 30C in the south
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'We’ve got one more important week to go' - Stanislas and Cherries gearing up for Premier League kick-off
CHERRIES stalwart Junior Stanislas has labelled the final days of pre-season as an “important week”, with the winger believing he and his teammates are “still building”. Stanislas, who missed large swathes of last season due to injury, stepped
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'Superhuman' Steve pledges charity run of 60 marathons in 60 days
A MARATHON runner has pledged to run 60 marathons in 60 consecutive days at the age of 60 to support children and young adults with life-limiting conditions. Steve Radjen, 60 and from Brockenhurst, has his sights firmly set on breaking the Guinness
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Victorian photographer's studio going up for sale at auction
A VICTORIAN travelling photographer’s studio is looking for a new home when it goes under the gavel at auction in Dorset. Having spent most of its life in Swanage, the old photographer’s daylight studio was commissioned by the Pouncy family of
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Tory leadership candidate Rishi Sunak brings Prime Minister campaign to Dorset
RISHI Sunak bought his campaign to become the next Prime Minister to Dorset as he tried to bolster his chances in the leadership contest against with Liz Truss. The former chancellor spent Monday morning in Sturminster Newton along with supporter
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Hundreds more bikes as Beryl hire scheme expands to east Dorset
BERYL bikes are now available in more locations as the company announced its scheme was expanding to east Dorset. The popular bike scheme is now operating in Wimborne, Colehill, West Parley, West Moors and Ferndown, linking up with the existing
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The food store and coffee shop set to fill empty Argos store
A FORMER Argos store at a Bournemouth retail park could return to use as a frozen food store and coffee shop. The owners of the Ringwood Road Retail Park have submitted an application to BCP Council’s planning deparment for the unit which has been
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PICTURES: Inside Bournemouth’s newest beach restaurant
A NEW beach restaurant has opened on the seafront for one month only. Bayside Restaurant Bar & Grill will be open from Monday 1 August until Tuesday 30 August between the Bournemouth and Boscombe piers. The new venue at Toft Zig Zag has a timber
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Picture of the Day: Beauty in the Cornflowers
Goldfinch looking for the seeds of the cornflowers at Hamworthy captured by Tina Dawkins
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Dorset man's miraculous survival after beating 'terminal' 10-kilo tumour - thanks to the Super Surgeon
A WEST Parley man, who came to accept his own death after being told a 10-kilo tumour was terminal, has made a miraculous recovery after a life-saving operation. In December, Derrick Cornelius thought he was going to die. The 71-year-old had
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'Lamentable' BCP Council issued ZERO fines for littering over the past year
BCP COUNCIL handed out ZERO fines for littering offences for the past 12 months, the Daily Echo can reveal. Figures obtained via a Freedom of Information request reveal that during the period of June 2021 to the end of June this year, BCP Council
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'Embarrassing': Councillors slam Tory leadership after beach hut plan collapse
THE blocking of BCP Council’s plan to sell off thousands of beach huts by a government minister has been labelled “hugely embarrassing” by the former leader of the local authority. Liberal Democrat councillor Vikki Slade said the current situation
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MTV to host 'exclusive' party weekend at holiday park in Dorset
A HOLIDAY park in Dorset is preparing to host the ultimate party event by MTV. MTV’s Weekender will be coming to Sandford Holiday Park for an epic three-day line up of DJ’s and entertainment. The event, hosted by MTV’s Becca Dudley, will take
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Fifth charity golf day for Ben Harvey takes total raised for cancer unit to near £100k
MORE than 200 golfers came together to mark the ten-year anniversary Ben Harvey, raising nearly £17,000 for the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. It was the fifth charity event held at Dudsbury Golf Club, held in memory of Ben, who died of cancer aged
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Co-working space coming to unused part of Dolphin Centre
AN UNUSED part of Poole’s Dolphin Centre is to be turned into a co-working space after “substantial” investment. The co-working business Foundry is working with centre owner Legal and General on the venture, which will open in November. The
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'Make some noise for Mia': Bikers take to Wimborne in memory of Mia Hankins
A CACOPHONY of motorbike engines was heard in Wimborne, as more than 100 bikers took to the street in memory of Mia Hankins. Mia died with a brain tumour aged six, two years ago, and her mum Hannah Rideout and dad Tom Hankins have been raising
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Bournemouth flat visitor ban over 'serious drug related anti-social behaviour'
VISITORS have been banned from entering a flat in Bournemouth town centre in an attempt to prevent “serious drug related anti-social behaviour”. BCP Council and Dorset Police worked together to secure a closure order in relation to the property
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'Wholly jarring, incongruous and unduly obtrusive': Raft of 5G mast plans REFUSED
A SERIES of applications for the installation of 5G masts across residential areas in Poole have been refused in bulk by BCP Council. On July 27 and 28, council planning services flat out rejected six different proposals for 5G mast installations
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‘It’s like a perfect man cave - movies, vape, beer and snacks all in one place'
AN independent shop that has been described as “the perfect man cave”- Visual Vibes is Trader of the Week. Found in Lymington, Visual Vibes provides a movie rental service, as well as the sale of American candy, vape supplies and craft beer.
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Metal detectorists warned over rule change to searching on Dorset Council land
CHANGES are being proposed over access arrangements to Dorset Council land for metal detectorists and amateur archaeologists, including field walkers. A report to Dorset Council says many more have taken up the activities since the start of Covid
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Office block demolition and six-storey block of flats plan approved
A PROPOSAL to demolish a Bournemouth office block and build a block of 33 flats has been given the green light by council planners. The scheme for the six-storey block at 17 Holdenhurst Road, Lansdowne, was brought forward by Majestic Property
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The alarming rise of monkeypox and how to overcome it, by GP Dr Zak
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently advised that the monkeypox outbreak has become a public health emergency of international concern, with upward of 16,000 cases in 75 countries. Though you may have never heard of the condition, it
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AGONY ADVICE: Your life and love dilemmas answered by our columnist Fiona Caine
COLUMNIST and trained counsellor Fiona Caine answers another set of reader dilemmas. STUCK IN A RUT I am stuck in a rut and can’t see a way out of it. My job is largely stress-free and unfulfilling. A few months back, my employer offered me