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Poole plan to host testimonials for Newman and Lawson
POOLE Pirates are planning to play host to testimonial meetings for both Richard Lawson and Kyle Newman in 2024. Poole-born Newman was one of four riders granted testimonials at last week’s annual general meeting, for their long service to British
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Late goal from Lucy sees Cherries dump out Portsmouth again
LUCY Cooper struck the late winner as Cherries dashed the hopes of Portsmouth in the women’s Hampshire Senior Cup for the second year in succession. Pompey had won the trophy a staggering 13 years on the trot, prior to losing to Cherries in the
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Fiat 500 drives off with three mountain bikes and motorbike in boot
RESIDENTS are being asked to double check bikes and motorbikes that are being sold to them. It follows a burglary from a residential garage in Barton-on-Sea at around 3am on Tuesday, November 14. Three mountain bikes, and off-road motorcycle
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Dorset actor on her starring role in pasty ad
A Dorset actor is experiencing newfound fame after starring in a pasty advert. Lauren Hendricks is the face of the Ginsters ad campaign, playing Merryn, a Devonshire potato farmer. The humorous advert shows Merryn going about her daily life
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Do you recognise this woman? Jewellery stolen from high street shop
NEARLY £200 worth of jewellery was stolen from a high street shop. Police are investigating the theft of items, including bracelets and earrings, from The Frock Shop on High Street, Lymington. Officers have now released an image of a woman
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'Out of control': Large police response to late night fight
A FIGHT reportedly broke out at a Bournemouth street. A large police response was called to an incident in Christchurch Road in Boscombe late on Saturday evening at around 11pm. One witness said he saw three police cars and four police officers
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One in, one out as Cherries snap up striker from Southampton
CHERRIES women have signed Erin Bloomfield from Southampton, as Shannon Albuery departs the club. Striker Bloomfield began her career at Yeovil Town, making her top-flight debut in the Women’s Super League as a 16-year-old, against Arsenal.
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Music fans call for future ballot as Glastonbury Festival tickets sell out
Glastonbury Festival has announced today (November 19) that tickets for its 2024 event have sold out. In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the festival’s official account said: “Tickets for Glastonbury 2024 have now Sold Out. Our thanks to
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Leaders Wimborne are edged out by Cribbs
SOUTHERN League Division One South leaders Wimborne Town were edged out 2-1 at Cribbs. It is just the second time this season Tim Sills’s charges have been beaten in a league match. The Gloucestershire-based outfit opened up a two-goal cushion
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Why I'm A Celebrity's Nigel Farage will be exempt from some Bushtucker Trials
Nigel Farage is controversially set to be on our screens tonight as the new series of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! gets underway but he’s not going to be available for all tasks on the ITV show. Following speculation that the former UK Independence
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Youth the focus as changes to 2024 British speedway season are revealed
BRITISH Speedway will launch a new programme for youth development in 2024 as part of a concerted effort to bring through the next generation of the sport’s stars. All Premiership and Championship clubs have signed up to the new three-tier structure
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‘Bullied’ – Billing reveals his toughest Premier League opponent
PHILIP Billing labelled Mousa Dembele as the toughest opponent he has faced in the Premier League, adding: “I felt like I got bullied on the pitch.” Former Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham and Belgium midfielder Dembele retired from professional football
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Dorset home with swimming lake up for rent for £4k a month
If you’re searching for your dream home and have a spare £4,000 a month to spare, or just fancy a good nosey then this Dorset home might be perfect. The house itself is stunning, but the ultimate showstopper is the garden with four acres of natural
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The Crown's Olivia Colman reveals she wants to play this iconic James Bond role
Olivia Colman has revealed which iconic James Bond character she would like to play in the 007 franchise. The 49-year-old recently played the legendary role of Queen Elizabeth II in the hit Netflix series The Crown. But she has now been featured
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The Masked Singer: I'm A Celebrity Special - line-up, judges and how to watch
Before I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! 2023 begins this weekend, viewers are in for another jungle treat on ITV with the return of a special Masked Singer episode. Former campmate and regular Masked Singer host Joel Domett will be back once
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Morrisons recalls this breakfast product due to 3 undeclared allergens
Morrisons has issued a product recall and “do not eat” warning for one of its gluten-free products due to three undeclared allergens including nuts and dairy. The supermarket is recalling Morrisons Free From Gluten Choco Crackles because it contains
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Traore off the mark for Ivory Coast with World Cup brace
HAMED Traore scored his first goals for Ivory Coast as they began their World Cup qualification campaign with a 9-0 thrashing of Seychelles. Cherries midfielder Traore came off the bench during the second half in Ebimpe with the Elephants five
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Dorset duo miss out on Super Series glory
DORSET darts duo Scott Mitchell and Tommy Morris came up short on the final day of the latest event in the MODUS Super Series. Both players made it through the field of 12 after a week of action in Portsmouth, to give themselves an opportunity
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Cherries loan report: ‘Inconsistent’ and ‘taken to it like a fish to water’
AFTER looking through Cherries’ EFL loanees, our loan report concludes by focusing in mainly on two players currently outside of England. Cherries signed Romain Faivre from Lyon in the summer, before immediately loaning him to French club FC Lorient
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Charity "absolutely blown away" by food donations for rescue dogs
AN ANIMAL rescue centre says it has been “blown away” after being inundated with hundreds of dog food donations. As reported in the Daily Echo earlier this week, Margaret Green Animal Rescue issued an urgent appeal for food as it deals with an
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See all the locations for mobile speed cameras in Dorset this week
Dorset Police's mobile speed camera vans will be dotted around Dorset this week in a bid to curb speeding. Speeding is one of the largest contributing factors to collisions on UK roads, so the teams will be in place in different locations around
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What score can you get - Take this pub quiz to find out
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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Experts reveal the 8 rarest animals in the UK and where to find them
For those looking to uncover the hidden wonders of the UK's wildlife, outdoor experts have revealed the eight rarest animals in the UK and the places you might be able to find them. Searches for wildlife trails in the UK have increased by 3600%
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Bournemouth takeaway told 'major improvement necessary' by hygiene inspectors
A NUMBER of cafés, pubs, restaurants, and takeaways across Dorset have been handed new food hygiene ratings recently. A takeaway in Poole which has been told ‘major improvement is necessary’ and a laser quest in Bournemouth town centre with a
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Fire service hits out at 'significant difficulty' while in emergency
FIRE engines were delayed in getting to an emergency after cars parked on double yellow lines blocked the path. Christchurch Fire Station said it got into “significant difficulty” while on call to a fire in Twynham Road, Christchurch on Saturday
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‘If you carry a knife it can be used on you’: Knife education launched in schools
KNIFE crime education is being launched across schools in Dorset to reduce violence involving young people. Oak Academy, in Bournemouth, is one of 26 schools to take part in the Firearms And Knife Education (FAKE) over the next fortnight. The
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Vital health checks 'not being offered' in parts of county'
HEALTH checks in Dorset are ‘hit and miss’ - the county’s health and wellbeing board has been told. Although the “midlife Mot” for those 40-plus is supposed to be offered across the country in parts of Dorset it is not being offered at all.
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Historic building standing empty for years goes on the market
A HISTORIC Ringwood building which has stood empty for more than a decade has been made available for lease. The former Regal Cinema in Ringwood’s Market Place is listed on Savills with offers being invited for a new leasehold. The building
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Festive celebrations to kickstart in market town
RINGWOOD is preparing to launch its festive celebrations later this month. The town’s 'Winter Wanderland’ will feature a series of activities to get residents excited for Christmas. Starting on Sunday, November 26, the Wanderland aims to bring
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'Especially For You': Jason Donovan to bring new tour to Dorset
ACTOR, singer, and composer Jason Donovan will bring his new tour to Poole Lighthouse – in 2025. Jason will bring his Doin’ Fine 25 tour to the venue’s Concert Hall on Friday, February 2025. Doin' Fine 25 tour is a celebration of Jason’s remarkable
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Pick up a sustainable Christmas tree and help save Dorset's nature
PEOPLE will be able to pick out their own sustainable home-grown Christmas tree at a Purbeck nature reserve next month. RSPB Arne’s Pull a Pine weekend returns on Saturday, December 2 and Sunday. December 3. Removing pine trees growing on ancient