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PHOTOS: Festive season kickstarted in Christchurch with lights switch-on event

SINGING, dancing, fake snow and Santa – Christmas officially arrived in Christchurch this weekend. Hundreds of people flocked to the town centre on Saturday to catch the ‘Christmas Lights Switch On’ event. Residents and visitors enjoyed a Christmas

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Iraola unclear on severity of hamstring injury which forced Kelly off

ANDONI Iraola is unsure on the severity of the hamstring injury which forced Lloyd Kelly off against Sheffield United. Kelly was withdrawn at half-time at Bramall Lane, with Cherries 2-0 ahead. Asked why the 25-year-old was substituted, Iraola

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Iraola outlines ‘key’ moment in Cherries’ dominant win at Sheffield United

CHERRIES boss Andoni Iraola believes Justin Kluivert’s goal was a “key” moment in his side’s dominant victory at Bramall Lane. A Marcus Tavernier brace, either side of Kluivert’s goal, earned Cherries a 3-1 victory over Sheffield United. Blades

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Tavernier goals were coming based on recent performances according to Iraola

CHERRIES boss Andoni Iraola believed Marcus Tavernier got his reward after the winger opened his account for the season with a double at Sheffield United. Goals in either half from the former Middlesbrough man sandwiched Justin Kluivert’s strike

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Cherries comfortably record first away league win of season against Sheffield United

CHERRIES picked up their first Premier League victory on the road this campaign in comfortable fashion away at Sheffield United, winning 3-1. A first win at Bramall Lane since 1987 started with first-half strikes from Marcus Tavernier and Justin

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UK to be hit by freezing cold snap next week as temperatures reach -7C

Winter weather is fast approaching as December draws closer, with weather forecasters warning that the UK could see a cold snap in the coming days. According to the Met Office, it could see temperatures as low as -7C reach some areas of the UK

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A35 shut after crash and drivers told to avoid area

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Premier League: Sheffield Utd 1-3 Cherries - as it happened

6:26pm Thanks for following the blog today. Plenty of reaction over on the website now, with more to come in the next

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Stolen motorbikes recovered by police on patrol

POLICE have recovered two stolen motorbikes while on patrol in Poole. PCSO's Sam and Kerrie from the Poole Neighbourhood Policing Team made the discovery while patrolling Turlin Moor. The owners of the motorbikes have been made aware. Officers

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Emergency services called to residential area of Bournemouth

3:43pm Dorset Police has provided an update: "We were called at 9.48am on Saturday 25 November 2023 to a report of

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Mostyn thanks ‘incredible’ Cherries fans after receiving university award

FORMER Cherries chairman Jeff Mostyn has received an honorary fellowship from Bournemouth’s AECC University College. Mostyn dedicated 16 years of his life to the football club, famously putting his hand into his own pocket to save them from going

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Shock and sadness as historic pub to close

ONE of the area's best-loved historic country pubs is to shut down. There's shock and sadness after staff confirmed to the Echo that the Elm Tree Inn at Langton Herring is to close this Sunday at 5pm. It is understood about half a dozen staff

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You could be fined £5,000 for driving in these winter clothes

With the weather worsening, and temparatures falling, drivers are being warned that wearing winter clothes while driving could land them a £5,000 fine. Wearing gloves, coats and scarves could impact your driving, and therefore put you at risk of

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Empty estate agents could become new tattoo parlour

A FORMER estate agents could be converted to create a new town centre tattoo studio. The branch on Old Christchurch Road stands empty and shuttered up. But now Richard Bennett of Timebomb Tattoo Ltd has submitted a proposal to BCP Council.

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Predicted XI: Smith to start, but are further changes necessary?

CHERRIES are back in action this weekend, visiting newly promoted Sheffield United. Both sides have had sluggish starts to the campaign, but first wins for both came prior to the international break. Ahead of a busy schedule, building a healthier

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You could claim a £159 refund on your TV licence - are you eligible?

UK households could be eligible to apply for a £159 refund on their TV Licence. Legally, every household is required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. This is everything you need to know

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Dog owners warned of winter risks as temperatures set to plummet

Dog owners have been warned about some of the dangers around when walking their dogs this month, as temperatures are set to plummet. Temperatures have fallen across much of the UK and the first widespread frost across the majority of the UK is

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Residents invited to put questions to leader of BCP Council

RESIDENTS are being invited to put their questions to the leader of BCP Council. Cllr Vikki Slade will be answering questions from residents on any subject during a live Q&A session. The session will be broadcast at 12 noon on Wednesday

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'Children growing up in warzones need to know Bournemouth is with them'

AN aid organisation is determined to show children growing up in warzones that “Bournemouth and the rest of the world is with them”. Ukraine Relief is launching a project dedicated to helping children who face the harsh realities of the war.

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Bournemouth man speaks out over 'dreadful' living conditions for goats

A MAN is worried for the future of Bournemouth's much-loved goats after seeing plastic waste mounting along the cliffs where they live. Bournemouth's West Cliff is known as a beauty spot for many, but in recent years, the picturesque views of the

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Electric car charging points rose by nearly half in BCP

THE NUMBER of public electric vehicle charging points in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has risen by nearly half over the past year, new figures show. It comes as Vauxhall, who analysed the data, said more must be done to meet the rising demand

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The Curry Oscars: Tiien Thai crowned Thai Restaurant of The Year

A Bournemouth eatery has been crowned the best Thai restaurant in the nation at the 'Curry Oscars'. Medi and Noi Vahdati opened Tiien Thai on St Michael’s Road 12 years ago to bring traditional Thai cuisine to Bournemouth.  They have now been

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Man accused of murder said he 'needed a new girlfriend' weeks before woman's death

A MAN accused of stabbing his partner to death told a friend he ‘needed a new girlfriend’ just weeks before her death. Alberto Fioletti, also told the friend his partner was “selfish” and she had “disrespected” him in an argument. Fioletti,

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Council sets out ‘clear and sustainable’ vision for the conurbation

THE council has set out its ‘clear and sustainable’ vision for the conurbation in a draft local plan. BCP Council’s new document sets out an ‘ambitious’ strategy for developing the area until 2039. Developed in consultation with communities

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Teen girl left in chronic pain and unable to stand after routine surgery

A TEENAGE girl has been left in chronic pain and unable to stand by herself after a routine appendix removal surgery. Emily McDonald, 17, had her life ‘changed completely’ after a surgery in 2021 turned her from an active 14-year-old to being in

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Castlepoint lifts free parking limit for Christmas shoppers

SHOPPERS visiting Castlepoint Shopping Centre will be able to enjoy extended free parking. The Bournemouth shopping centre has lifted its parking limit for the festive period and into the new year. Usually, people are only able to park at the