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New five dimensional cinema to open in Poole
A BRAND new 5D cinema is coming to Poole this Christmas at Flip Out. Flip Out, one of the UK's biggest indoor adventure parks based in The Dolphin is adding the new attraction to encourage more visitors. A spokesperson for Flip Out said: “Customers
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Crowds gather to watch after fire breaks out in Bournemouth street
FIREFIGHTERS, police and paramedics rushed to the scene of a house fire in Bournemouth. Crowds of residents gathered to watch on as fire crews battled the blaze in Oakmead Gardens after a cordon was put in place. Police were called to the area
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Fire breaks out in Bournemouth neighbourhood - updates
6:58pm Kelly, a nearby resident described the fire as: 'Just so many flames and smoke just bellowing throughout the house
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Iraola: Cherries will need 'more than 11 players' for 'very important' part of season
BOSS Andoni Iraola will be relying upon all members of the Cherries playing squad in the coming weeks, stating that “we will need more than 11 players”. Cherries return following a break in league fixtures for the final international window of
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Car bursts into flames on busy slip road on A338
A CAR was seen engulfed in flames on a slip road this afternoon. Drivers looked in shock as they drove past the car full ablaze. Firefighters worked to extinguish the fire. A spokesperson for Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service said: “We
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Man assaulted by group of youths who asked him for money
A MAN was assaulted in an alleyway by a group of young people in broad daylight. The victim aged in his 50s was approached by three youths on bikes who asked him for some money. The man was assaulted after telling the group he did not have
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Police worker ordered to pay £32k after stealing cash to fund ‘shopping addiction’
A DORSET Police evidence officer stole £55,000 of cash seized from criminals to fund her shopping addiction and improve her self-esteem. Lisa Arnold has been ordered to pay back more than £32,000 after stealing from her employer between October
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Woman in 50s pushed to the ground and robbed at ATM
A WOMAN in her 50s was pushed against a wall, then to the ground, at an ATM by a man who then ran off with her money. The woman was taking out cash from outside Tesco Express in Charminster Road when she was attacked by the man. The victim
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Sheffield United set to welcome back key duo for Cherries clash
SHEFFIELD United are set to be boosted by the return to fitness of two key players ahead of tomorrow’s showdown with Cherries at Bramall Lane (3pm). Striker Oli McBurnie and centre-back Anel Ahmedhodzic have been described as being in contention
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Paul Weller to perform concert at Lighthouse next spring
MUSIC legend Paul Weller will play Lighthouse Poole next year. The venue said it was “delighted” to announce the singer songwriter will be bringing his UK tour to Poole. Paul will perform in the Concert Hall at Lighthouse on Thursday, April
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Is HSBC down? Users report problems with app and online banking
Thousands of account holders with major high street bank HSBC have reported issues with the app and online banking. Downdetector, at its peak, recorded more than 4000 reports of issues with HSBC on Friday (November 24) morning. Around 64%
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Mirror, TV and internal doors damaged as burglars raid house
Police are appealing for information after a burglary in which doors and furniture were trashed. It happened at Thornham Road in New Milton between 9.30pm on Wednesday, November 15 and 7am the next day. A police spokesperson said: "The front
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Sheffield United boss Heckingbottom hoping to use home advantage to beat Cherries
SHEFFIELD United boss Paul Heckingbottom is hoping to capitalise upon home advantage as his Blades welcome Cherries to Yorkshire tomorrow afternoon (3pm). Heckingbottom’s side enter the fixture unbeaten in two games, having picked up their first
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Full undercard revealed for Billam-Smith show at BIC
THE full undercard for next month’s night of boxing at the Bournemouth International Centre has been revealed. The BOXXER show ‘Return of the King’ will be shown live on Sky Sports on December 10, headlined by Chris Billam-Smith’s first world title
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GMB presenter Kate Garraway reveals husband Derek Draper is back in hospital
While appearing on Loose Women, Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway revealed her husband Derek Draper is back in hospital. Garraway's husband suffers from Long Covid, having first contracted coronavirus back in 2020. Draper now requires
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Four arrested on suspicion of arson released day after house fire
FOUR people arrested on suspicion of arson have been released on police bail after a fire ripped through a house in Bournemouth. Police and the fire service were called to Capstone Place, Bournemouth, at 6.21am on Thursday, November 23 after reports
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Police warnings to add extra security after stolen motorbikes found
POLICE are warning motorbike owners to improve security and deter thieves after two stolen vehicles were found when officers were on patrol. The two stolen motorbikes were found by officers in Turlin Moor, Poole. Police have warned that it
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Woman sits on Cerne Abbas Giant's penis singing Abba's Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!
A TikTok publicity video has been criticised by the National Trust for filming at an iconic Dorset landmark without permission. It has amassed around 30,000 views on TikTok and features a young woman at the Cerne Abbas Giant singing the ABBA song
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BBC documentary to show 'behind the scenes view' of Charles' first year as King
Royalists will be able to get a unique insight into the life of the King and the Queen and inner workings of the monarchy as a BBC documentary takes viewers behind the scenes in the first year of Charles’ reign. Exclusive access to the monarch
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Meet the two friends knitting cardigans for disadvantaged children
TWO friends who love to knit have made more than 30 cardigans for disadvantaged children in Boscombe. Ann Lee, 91, and Ann Fox, 84, are aiming to knit 300 garments and are hoping to find other keen knitters to help them. The cardigans are distributed
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Why Poole's Twin Sails Bridge will be lit orange for 16 days
POOLE’S Twin Sails Bridge will glow orange in support of a global campaign focused on ending gender-based violence. The bridge will be lit for the duration of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. The United Nations
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Almost 2,000 businesses folded in BCP last year
ALMOST 2,000 businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole shut their doors for good in 2022, new figures show. Office for National Statistics figures show around 1,935 businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole ceased trading in 2022
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'Potholes across BCP are getting worse and worse'
THE state of the roads in the BCP area continues to get worse by the day with more and more potholes appearing right across the region. This state of affairs is now having a direct effect on my driving ability because I am finding myself constantly
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Iraola: Cherries still need more wins and more goals
CHERRIES are not resting on their laurels after picking up two wins in their last three league games, with boss Andoni Iraola insisting: “We still need more”. Victories at Dean Court over Burnley and Newcastle, in combination with a 10 points deduction
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Nearly half of children with single parents in poverty as charity launches campaign
NEARLY half of children living in lone-parent families live in poverty. Figures from the charity Child Poverty Action Group show that 44 per cent of children with single parents face this hardship. As these parents are forced to cut back, sometimes
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Family of woman who died from leukaemia raises over £150k for Christchurch hospice
A GOLF tournament set up by the family of a young woman who died from leukaemia has raised over £150k for a hospice in Christchurch. Sarah Green, 31, passed away in 2003 after spending her final days at the Macmillan Unit at Christchurch Hospital
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Nurse invited by King to palace to celebrate role of international nurses in UK
A NURSE was invited to Buckingham Palace by The King to celebrate the role of international nurses and midwives in the UK. Deepa Pappu works at University Hospitals Dorset as equality, diversity, and inclusion lead. She was invited to the palace
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John Lewis confirms major change to stores as new health clinics to open
The department store chain John Lewis has confirmed that they will be launching health clinics in its shops. The change is part of the brand's latest move to expand its offering in the face of tough retail trading conditions. John Lewis shared
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Family of missing man say death was ‘unfathomable’ after found dead in woodland
THE FAMILY of a man who was found dead in woodland says he had no known mental health issues and that his death was ‘completely unfathomable’, an inquest heard. David William Cooper, 39, was reported missing on July 26 with a large search operation
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Baby girl from Poole to spend her first Christmas at home after chemotherapy
A BABY girl from Poole will be celebrating her first Christmas at home after fighting leukaemia in hospital. Aila Butler began intense chemotherapy in July 2022 after being diagnosed with leukaemia at just five months old. She lived at
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Council 'increasingly optimistic' after being 'on the brink of bankruptcy'
BCP Council was “on the brink” of bankruptcy but a senior councillor is “increasingly optimistic” its finances will be fixed. It has been no secret the council’s finances have been in a mess for some years following years of spending on the reserves
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New convenience store to open at refurbished Post Office
A NEW convenience store will open its doors today at a newly refurbished Post Office branch. Hillview Post Office in Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen, reopened yesterday, Thursday, November 23. The branch will reveal its new convenience store to
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Asda booze licence approved for A31 site amid concerns
ASDA Express has been granted a Premises Licence for its new store at Red Post, Winterborne Zelston. It will limit the sale of alcohol from 6am until midnight every day with hot drinks only available after 10pm via a serving window, after the main
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'Sweetest' dog attack in broad daylight leaves couple 'shaken'
A SPROCKER spaniel suffered grisly injuries that required stitches after she was mauled by two dogs on her daily walk. Rosie let out a yelp of pain when the animals gouged her thigh leaving her skin hanging off. The two-year-old spaniel had
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Food market to bring more independent businesses and bar to town centre
A FOOD market that wants to bring more independent businesses to the town centre is set to expand. Helch Market opened its doors in December. It is now hoping to add space for another independent food vendor while adding a ‘speakeasy’ cocktail
