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Goals, promotion and disappointments – how Cherries’ 14 internationals fared
THE final international break of 2023 has now come and gone. Cherries had 14 players away representing their countries, with 13 getting time on the pitch. They came across a variety of competitions including key European Championship qualifiers
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RECAP: Road reopens after serious injury crash between car and motorcycle
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Woman reported missing believed to be in Dorset
A woman reported missing from Oxford is believed to be in Dorset, police have said. Thames Valley Police first launched a public appeal to find Laura, aged 35, on Sunday (November 19) but the force now believes she is in Bournemouth and Poole.
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Roynon reflects on injury ruining the potential for his best year in speedway
“IT HAD so much potential and promise, that just failed to deliver.” That is how Adam Roynon described his time at Poole Pirates, after injury curtailed his spell with the club. Roynon joined Pirates ahead of the 2023 campaign, adding some
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Man found not guilty of raping woman by Bournemouth clifftop
A MAN accused of raping a woman on a Bournemouth clifftop after meeting her in a nightclub has been found not guilty. Ahmed Almyram, 31, was cleared of a charge of rape by a jury following a trial at Bournemouth Crown Court. The allegations
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Tavernier: One of Prem’s best Solanke doesn’t get credit he deserves
MARCUS Tavernier feels Dominic Solanke “doesn’t get the credit he deserves”, labelling his teammate “one of the best strikers in the league”. Solanke scored a brilliant brace last time out as Cherries dispatched of Newcastle United 2-0 at Vitality
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New Nike shop set to open in Dorset this week
AN INTERNATIONAL sports brand is to open its first Dorset shop this week. Nike is to finally open its shop at Castlepoint Shopping Centre in Bournemouth on Thursday, November 23. Work first started on the shop earlier this year and will fill
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Jeremy Hunt introduces severe £5k Universal Credit sanction with 'make work pay'
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has been accused of "attacking the disabled" after revealing severe benefits sanctions in today's Autumn Budget. One controversial sanction was forcing some people on disability benefits to work from home. Hunt previously
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Council leader hits out at lack of 'fairer funding' despite 'decade of austerity'
THE leader of BCP Council has hit out at the government over an apparent lack of "fairer funding" for local authorities in the autumn statement. In today’s statement, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the government will cut national insurance
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Drugs and cash found in discarded bag
A man has been arrested in connection to a large amount of suspected drugs found in a discarded bag. The 26-year-old man, from Weymouth, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned with the supply of class A and class B drugs and a money laundering
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National Insurance rate cut for 27 million workers from January announced
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced the Government will cut the main rate National Insurance payments by two per cent. He told MPs in his autumn statement that the rate of national insurance for workers earning between £12,570 and £50,270 would
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Jeremy Hunt announces alcohol duty freeze until next year
Alcohol duty will be frozen until August, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced in his autumn statement. Speaking to MPs, Mr Hunt said that there would be no increase in in duty on beer, cider, wine or spirits. He also confirmed that the alcohol
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Pensions to increase by up to £900 next year, Jeremy Hunt confirms
Pensioners will see their state pension increase by up to £900 next year, the Chancellor has announced. Jeremy Hunt confirmed that the triple lock on pensions would be honoured, with state pensions set to rise next year. Under the triple lock
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Universal Credit and benefits increase worth almost £500 announced for millions
Universal Credit claimants will receive an extra £470 a year on average from April, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced. Speaking to MPs at his autumn statement, Mr Hunt confirmed the Government would increase Universal Credit and other benefits
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Another Bournemouth shop hit by overnight raid
A ‘SIGNIFICANT amount’ of Yankee candles were stolen in an early morning raid at an independent store. Thieves smashed their way through the door of The Candle Jar on Wimborne Road. They snatched a haul of goods from the candle and home fragrance
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‘Lessons to be learned’ - Connell left with ‘mixed emotions’ after QPR draw
DEVELOPMENT squad boss Alan Connell was left with “mixed emotions” after Cherries’ 2-2 draw at Queens Park Rangers. Early goals from Balraj Landa and Daniel Adu-Adjei looked to be setting Cherries on their way to overhauling leaders QPR and moving
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Attempted murder charge after 'assault' in Bournemouth town centre
A MAN has been charged with attempted murder after an alleged assault in Bournemouth town centre. A man in his 50s was found seriously injured at a flat in Westover Road on Saturday evening (November 18). He was rushed to Southampton General
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Round-up: Cherries trio enter Euro play-offs, as Ouattara and Moriah-Welsh grab goals
WALES will need to come through the play-offs if they are to compete in a third consecutive European Championship. Rob Page’s side required victory over Turkey in the final round of qualifying, coupled with Croatia dropping points against Armenia
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Thai restaurant crowned the best in the UK
A BOURNEMOUTH restaurant has been named the UK’s ‘Thai Restaurant of The Year’. Tiien Thai Restaurant in St Michael's Road has been awarded ‘Thai Restaurant of The Year’ at the Asian Curry Awards 2023. The award ceremony, which has been dubbed
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Appeal to help pay fuel bills for vulnerable launches
The Dorset Community Fund is launching its annual Surviving Winter appeal after citizens advice experts warn that more people than ever could find themselves behind in paying the bills. The appeal, run in partnership with Citizens Advice in Dorset
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Residents told to ‘stay vigilant’ after spate of shed and garage break-ins
RESIDENTS are being told to ‘stay vigilant’ following a spate of shed and garage break-ins. Police have reported a series of incidents in the Parkstone area, with thieves targeting sheds and garages for power tools, bikes, and sports equipment.
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Inspectors hand school top marks in latest inspection
A school has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by inspectors at Ofsted. Sheiling School on Horton Road, in Ringwood, specialises in educating pupils with autism, communication difficulties, complex learning disabilities and challenging behaviours. Head
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Two people in hospital with serious injuries after motorcycle crash
TWO people have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash involving a motorcycle. Police were called to Canford Avenue in Bournemouth following the crash involving a grey Suzuki motorcycle and a pedestrian. Both the rider,
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Herculean effort from Jonathan smashes record in milestone race
JONATHAN Cornish smashed the men’s course record as the Wimborne 10 Mile Road Race celebrated its 25th anniversary. Cornish, of Hercules Wimbledon, roared him in a time of 50.34, beating the previous record set in 2007 by over a minute. This
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‘Inspirational’ kindergarten staff praised in ‘outstanding’ Ofsted
A POOLE kindergarten has been praised for ‘happy children’ and ‘inspirational staff’ in its latest Ofsted report. Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lytchett Minster, based in Poole, has maintained its ‘outstanding’ rating in a recent Ofsted report
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Iraola knows his best XI - but 'it never happens' due to injuries and bans
CHERRIES boss Andoni Iraola says he has an idea of his best XI, just as any manager does, but stressed “it never happens” due to injuries and suspensions. This season Iraola is yet to name the same 11 for consecutive games, making at least one
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More than 100 adult safeguarding concerns reported each week - a 20% rise in 2 years
A TWENTY per cent increase has been recorded in safeguarding concerns for adults in the Dorset Council area. Over a hundred cases are now being reported each week – compared to 80 two years ago. Very few of the cases reach the highest level
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Lazy Fox celebrates 4 years in the burger business
Lazy Fox is a burger bar restaurant, popular for selling some of the best home-made burgers in Bournemouth and quirky cocktails Lazy Fox is the right place to go in Bournemouth if you want to enjoy a great burger. They offer a fine selection of
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Small businesses in Bournemouth to be celebrated today
A NATIONWIDE roadshow shining a spotlight on small businesses is visiting Bournemouth today (November 22) The Small Business Saturday Tour team will visit and interview independent businesses across the area, highlighting their “creativity, entrepreneurialism
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Morebus expecting increased congestion this Black Friday
MOREBUS is urging shoppers to ditch their cars this Friday as thousands are expected to travel to retail parks and high streets for Black Friday deals. The Poole-based bus operator is calling on drivers to travel by bus to buy their bargains this
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Christmas tree collection service launched in the conurbation
A DORSET hospice has launched its annual Christmas tree collection campaign. Lewis-Manning Hospice Care will be collecting and recycling Christmas trees across Bournemouth, Poole, Purbeck, and Christchurch in the new year. The collections,
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Woman suffering with chronic pain died after signing ‘do not resuscitate’ form
A WOMAN suffering from chronic pain was found unresponsive in her home after signing a ‘do not resuscitate’ form with her doctor, an inquest heard. Donna Michelle Bennett, 46, was pronounced dead at the scene after being discovered by her elderly
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Hospice unveils multi-million-pound plan to provide extra beds
A hospice has unveiled a multi-million-pound project to provide an extra six beds and a nurse training centre. Oakhaven, the only facility of its type in the New Forest, has applied for planning permission to expand its in-patient unit (IPU), increasing
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Band making music for 38 years releases 12th album
A BAND from Bournemouth that has been making music for 38 years has released its 12th studio album. Progressive rock outfit Galahad has released its latest album The Long Goodbye. Singer Stuart Nicholson said: “The title track deals with dementia
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Radio station appoints former Dorset Biz owner as news editor
A BOURNEMOUTH radio station has announced it has appointed a news editor. Andrew Diprose has 44 years of journalism experience, working across newspapers, online, print, PR and radio, including four years at the Bournemouth Echo as business editor
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What to expect from the Autumn Statement today
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to announce tax cuts alongside a range of other announcements in his autumn statement today. It is also believed that a number of welfare reforms will be announced, with the aim of pushing benefit claimants back
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Shocking new figures show extent of animals being abandoned in Dorset
SHOCKING new figures show animal abandonments have risen by almost 20 per cent in Dorset amid the ongoing cost of living crisis. The RSPCA said it is on course to receive 204 reports of animal abandonments in the county this year- up 19.4 per cent
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Row of beach huts could be demolished as plans lodged for seafront sauna
PLANS to bring an outdoor sauna to a beach in Christchurch have re-surfaced – but at the expense of six beach huts. A new planning application has been submitted to build a ‘Saltwater Sauna’ on the promenade at Avon Beach. If approved, six
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Taxi driver left woman seriously injured while trying to avoid £5 parking fee
A TAXI driver left a woman seriously injured after he went to drive off while she was still getting in his car. Emilian Stoican, 44, was eager to drive away because he was parked on double yellow lines outside Bournemouth Airport and was “worried
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Poole Quay restaurant flat plans refused as developers hit out at criticisms
PLANS to convert part of a restaurant on Poole Quay into flats have been refused as developers hit out at criticisms to the scheme. The proposals at Newfoundland House would see the first floor, which is currently a part of Da Vinci’s Italian Restaurant
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Barclays House proposal will have 'impact on NHS's resources'
HUNDREDS of extra people who could move into Barclays House would have an impact on NHS resources, it has been claimed. NHS Dorset has said that the proposed redevelopment of the iconic former office block in Poole could bring an extra 869 people
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REVIEW: The Polar Express at Swanage Railway Station
CHRISTMAS carolling, indulgent hot chocolate, and delicious mulled wine are among the many festive goodies we received on the Swanage Polar Express. Based on the much-loved film, Polar Express starring Tom Hanks tells the story of a young boy’s