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This is who was eliminated from the Great British Bake Off ahead of the final
It was the semi-finals on The Great British Bake Off this week as contestants faced their toughest challenge yet with Patisserie Week. The initial 12 bakers are down to four as Amos was the first to go in cake week followed by Keith in the biscuit
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Bake Off viewers devastated as Alison Hammond missing from semi-finals
Viewers of Channel 4's The Great British Bake Off have been left devastated as presenter Alison Hammond was missing from the latest episode. Hammond normally joins fellow presenter Noel Fielding on the baking show but was not in the iconic tent
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Argentina's new far-right president declares he 'wants the Falklands back'
Argentinian president-elect Javier Milei has called for Falklands handover talks. Mr Milei reportedly said during a TV election debate: “What do I propose? Argentina’s sovereignty over the Malvinas Islands is non-negotiable. The Malvinas are Argentine
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Iraola details 'good relationship' between right-backs Aarons and Smith
CHERRIES head coach Andoni Iraola believes right-backs Max Aarons and Adam Smith have “a good relationship”, the Basque boss detailing the dynamic between the two positional rivals. Aarons joined Cherries on the eve of the Premier League season
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BBC forced to deny University Challenge octopus is 'disgraceful antisemitism'
The BBC has "utterly condemned" allegations that an octopus that appeared on their quiz show University Challenge was a coded attack on Jewish people. Screenshots of Monday night’s episode are going viral on X (formerly Twitter), with users claiming
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Several key services could face cutbacks next year under council proposals
SEVERAL essential BCP Council services are planned to be cut back next year to save the council £32m. The council said the cuts are essential to prevent the authority from going bankrupt. As part of the cutbacks, the council is planning to
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Family 'endures terrible loss' after man killed in boat crash
A 21-year-old man has been jailed after pleading guilty to gross negligence manslaughter of a man who died in Poole Harbour. As previously reported, David Haw, who was 24 at the time of his death, was found dead in the water 12 days after he went
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BCP Council joins other leaders to issue urgent message to Government
The leader of BCP Council has joined forces with nearby authority leaders to demand “urgent action” on funding to “protect local services”. Councillor Vikki Slade - together with leaders of Isle of Wight, Southampton and Portsmouth councils - has
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Boat skipper crashed boat after drinking alcohol and killed 'young man in his prime'
A boat skipper has been jailed after a man was killed when a vessel crashed into a buoy at high speed. A court heard Morgan Smith, 21, had been drinking alcohol prior to the collision, which took place at Poole Harbour during the early hours of
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Road closed for five weeks to replace gas main with 'multiple leaks'
A ROAD in Christchurch will be closed until the weekend before Christmas while a gas main with ‘multiple leaks’ is replaced. Walkford Road closed this week as urgent work began to replace old metal pipes with new plastic pipes. The replacement
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Olympic gold medallist Price added to Billam-Smith undercard at BIC
OLYMPIC gold medallist Lauren Price is the latest name to be added to the card of next month’s night of boxing at the Bournemouth International Centre. The BOXXER event will be headlined by hometown hero Chris Billam-Smith, who defends his WBO
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Bournemouth ace Ben books New Year date at Sydney Showground
BOURNEMOUTH'S teenage keeper/batsman Ben Rogers has a New Year date at the Sydney Showground to look forward to. That is after his glovework behind the stumps helped his adopted Greater Illawarra representative team reach the final of the New South
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Man in life-threatening condition after 'assault' in town centre
A MAN is in a life-threatening condition in hospital after an alleged assault in Bournemouth. Two people have been arrested after emergency services were called to Westover Road on Saturday, November 18, shortly after 6.10pm. Dorset Police
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Man from Christchurch due in court after 'hate crime' at London Waterloo
A MAN from Christchurch is due to appear in court after a ‘hate crime’ at London Waterloo station. James Thomas, 33 and of Forest Way in Christchurch, is one of three men to have been charged with racially aggravated public order offences.
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Action against Covid-19 was taken too late, Sir Chris Whitty tells inquiry
Action should have been taken earlier to prevent the spread of Covid-19 at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Sir Chris Whitty has told an inquiry. England’s chief medical officer also denied warning ministers against lockdowns, describing
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Ben Cook: I couldn't resist Poole Pirates captaincy offer
BEN Cook says returning to Poole Pirates for a fourth season “was a very easy decision”, adding how taking on the captaincy was something he “couldn’t resist”. Cook has been announced as Pirates’ first member of their 2024 septet, where he will
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Woman taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash at junction
A WOMAN has been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle crash. The woman sustained injuries not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing after the crash in Ferndown. The crash happened at the junction of Wimborne Road East and Church
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Bakery 'excited' to open in Bournemouth - and says it will create town's best burger
Customers were seen queuing out the door to get a taste of the newest bakery in Bournemouth. The family-run business Bigwigs already owns three sites in Tuckton, Highcliffe and Westbourne and has now opened a fourth venue in the town centre.
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Family-owned tapas inspired restaurant opens in Dorset
A new tapas inspired restaurant has opened in Weymouth. Little Dishes is a family-owned business on St Mary Street, next to Costa, run by husband-and-wife duo Karman and Greig Amos. The pair spent around 20 years running their own pub in Buckinghamshire
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'Lycra-clad cyclists have no respect for anyone but themselves'
I HAVE never had ‘Being the victim of verbal abuse’ on my bucket list of things to do or experiences, but now I can cross it off. Whilst walking my dog around the small nature reserve between Icen lane and Littlemoor Road in Weymouth, I was treated
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How did Prince William and Kate Middleton meet? See key dates of relationship
Part one of the final series of The Crown has dropped on Netflix as it follows the royals from the late 1990s. There are four episodes for fans to enjoy focusing on Princess Diana’s friendship with Dodi Al-Faye, her tragic death and the start of
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Foley has licence approved to enter Auckland side into A-League
CHERRIES chairman Bill Foley will have a top-flight side in Auckland from next year, after he was granted a licence to join the A-League. Foley, who already has business interest in the area in the wine industry, is set to expand his football portfolio
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Missing man from Christchurch found, police confirm
A MAN who went missing in Christchurch has been found, police have confirmed. Daniel Hill, 45, had been last seen at 7am on Sunday, November 19, in Bure Lane. After enquiries and searches by officers, Daniel has now been found. Dorset Police
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Which? warns shoppers most Black Friday offers are not cheaper
Shoppers hoping for a Black Friday bargain have been issued a warning by Which? ahead of this week’s discount day. The consumer group warned that the vast majority of so-called Black Friday deals were cheaper or the same price at other times, and
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All the ITV shows Brits can apply to be a part of from Love Island to The Chase
From Love Island and The Chase to Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway and Big Brother there are a range of shows Brits can apply to be a part of on ITV. Whether you're looking for love, hoping to win some money or want to become the next big
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Dorset man set to compete in World Mullet Championships
IT will be a hair-raising adventure for a doctor hoping to prove he has the world's best mullet. Dr Alastair Bush, 45, a GP in the army camp in Bovington, is aiming to win the World Mullet Championships at a festival in Australia. He took on
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Dorset’s 'forgotten' village: Residents feel ‘falsely imprisoned’ by latest loss
A COMMUNITY with a population of around 1,000 people has been branded 'a forgotten village' by a frustrated resident. Bradford Abbas, in the north of Dorset near Sherborne, has recently lost its only post box. It's the latest in a long line
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Round-up: Zabarnyi and Ukraine miss out as Traore and Bevan get more minutes
ILLIA Zabarnyi and Ukraine missed out on automatic qualification for Euro 2024, after a 0-0 draw with Italy last night. The Cherries centre-back played a full part in Leverkusen, keeping a clean sheet. But Serhiy Rebrov’s men needed victory
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Police close road over concern for man's welfare
A ROAD in Poole was closed after concern was raised for a man’s welfare. Police received reports of concern for the welfare of a man on top of a bridge over Dorset Way near Tower Park. Officers were called to the scene at 8pm on Monday, November
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Cherries pegged back by table-topping QPR in Professional Development League
CHERRIES missed the chance to go top of Group South in the Professional Development League after being pegged back to draw 2-2 at Queens Park Rangers. Cherries led early on through goals from Balraj Landa and Daniel Adu-Adjei. But the league
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What to expect in the autumn statement including tax cut and big change to benefits
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will unveil tax cuts in Wednesday’s autumn statement, reports are suggesting. However, it is also believed that a number of welfare reforms will be announced, with the aim of pushing benefit claimants back into the work place
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Town centre summit an 'encouraging start' to turning town around
"WE'VE listened and we’re now taking action." These are the words of BCP Council leader Vikki Slade following a town centre summit to turn the fortunes of Bournemouth around. More than 50 key players gathered at the Echo Building on Richmond
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Alleged murderer 'was mocked as a child for having a small penis'
A MAN accused of killing his ex-partner slept with lots of women to validate himself, a court heard. Alberto Fioletti is alleged to have stabbed Stephanie Hodgkinson to death at her Bournemouth home before turning a knife on himself in May this
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Man threatened with nail file and robbed in Bournemouth
A MAN in his 50s was threatened with a nail file and robbed as he left work in Bournemouth. The victim was leaving his workplace in the Triangle, Bournemouth, at around 6.10am on Friday, November 17 when he was threatened and robbed. He was
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'We are officially the best': Family-run business celebrates big success
A FAMILY-RUN business has scooped a top industry award. Heathside Travel, a small family-run business in Ferndown, won Small Coach Operator of the Year 2023 at the Route One Awards in Birmingham, earlier this month. Held at the Hilton Birmingham
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Your tributes to much-loved Bournemouth resident 'Gordon the Tramp'
PEOPLE have been leaving their tributes to Gordon Roberts, affectionately known as ‘Gordon the Tramp’. A massive AFC Bournemouth fan, Gordon would wear his Cherries scarf with pride all year round. He was best known for his knack of being able
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Iraola: Difference in available substitutes between European leagues is 'strange'
CHERRIES boss Andoni Iraola admitted that it was “strange” that there was not a consistent amount of substitutes available to managers across Europe’s top leagues. Having predominantly managed in Spain during his first years in coaching, Iraola
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Historic Dorset pub wins award for best eating experience
AN HISTORIC Dorset pub is celebrating after winning an award for its dining experience. The Old Thatch at Stapehill in Wimborne won the best eating experience award at the DMB Tourism Awards which celebrate the best in hospitality industry.
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Town's popular Save the Children parade is back next month
WIMBORNE’S popular Save the Children parade returns next month. Taking place at 2.15pm on Saturday, December 9, the parade will set off from the coach park at the far end of the Allenview Road Car Park. It will then exit into Allenview Road
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"A real coup": Law firm welcomes crime lawyer to its team
A DORSET law firm has appointed a crime lawyer to its team. Ellis Jones has welcomed James Constable as a senior associate solicitor. Ellis Jones managing partner Nigel Smith said: “A very warm welcome to James. “He brings great experience
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Freemason helps team England come fourth in surf championship
A FREEMASON who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis helped team England rank fourth in the World Para Surfing Championships. Mark Hagger, of Bournemouth, competed at the six-day competition at Huntington Beach in Surf City, California, earlier
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7 of the best Italian restaurants in Bournemouth for National Pizza Week 2023
Bournemouth has a wide range of great Italian restaurants for people to enjoy, which makes it perfect for National Pizza Week 2023. Taking place from November 20 to 26, the week is organised by the Pizza, Pasta & Italian Food Association to celebrate
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'School nativity plays must be saved'
READING your article regarding nativity plays at schools. Many years I have attended nativity plays at both my children and then my grandchildren. What a delight for both parents and grandparents and the children involved too. Where are
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Council eyes up three parts of Poole to build new affordable housing
THE council has unveiled a number of sites across Poole as new locations it wants to build on to provide “much needed” affordable rented homes. BCP Council has submitted three separate applications across the Waterloo estate and Hamworthy for
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Two teens released without charge after fatal crash
TWO teenagers have been released without charge after a teenage girl died in a crash. Two men and a woman, all aged 18, were arrested on suspicion of driving offences after a fatal crash in Hurn Road, between Matchams and Ringwood, on September
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Work on Bournemouth's tallest building to begin next year
WORK to build Bournemouth’s tallest building will begin early next year, developers have confirmed. Holland House in Oxford Road, Lansdowne, will be torn down before work can start on a new 29-storey apartment block begins in April 2024.
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Bournemouth restaurant could lose licence over public safety concerns
A NEW Turkish restaurant in Bournemouth could be subject to a licence review following an intervention by BCP Council. Nala Lounge in West Hill Road is not complying with certain licensing objectives, according to the licensing authority. These
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'Loved and cared for' man found dead in Poole Harbour after search
A ROOFER from Poole took his own life after struggling with his mental health for several years, an inquest heard. Jack Rogers was found dead in Poole Harbour in March this year. The 20-year-old had been reported missing 26 days before.
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'It was amazing': 8-year-old on starring in John Lewis Christmas advert
AN 8-year-old from Bournemouth described his excitement after he starred in a Christmas advert. Teddy Holton-Frances told how his school friends cheered when they saw him appear in the John Lewis Christmas advert. “It was amazing,” Teddy said