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Young Reporter Is Love Dead Lola Shearer Glenmoor Academy
Obviously, we assume relationships and romance have existed supposedly since the first humans held hands before the glorious sunrise. Your partner in life and your biggest comfort that remains in your head and your heart whether they are beyond the
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WATCH: Guilty dog can’t look its owner in the eye after making a mess
A hilarious video has emerged featuring a guilty dog not being able to look at its owner in the eye after making a bit of a mess. Many dog owners will know ( from experience) that you simply can't leave things out for your dog to find. Unfortunately
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Smith was unaware he would be starting against Blades until hours before the game
CHERRIES veteran Adam Smith did not know he was back in Andoni Iraola’s initial 11 for the victory away at Sheffield United. Smith played the full 90 minutes as a Marcus Tavernier double led the way for Cherries up north, the winger’s efforts sandwiching
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Teenage boy identified after van 'stolen' in Bournemouth
A TEENAGE boy has been identified after police issued a CCTV appeal in relation to the reported theft of a van in Bournemouth. A white Renault Kangoo van was stolen from Verney Road between 2.30pm and 2.45pm on Wednesday, October 11. The van
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Burgate House murderer George Stephenson's parole hearing begins
A PAROLE hearing for a handyman who murdered four people has begun. George Francis Stephenson was given a mandatory life sentence in 1987, after he was convicted of murdering two men and two women, raping another woman, and robbery. He killed
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Experts reveal the festive foods you shouldn't give your dog at Christmas dinner
With the festive season fast approaching households across the UK are starting to get excited about their Christmas dinners. From pigs in blankets and turkey to mince pies and Yorkshire puddings there are so many delicious foods to look forward
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Digger stuck in sea at Bournemouth beach set to be dug out this afternoon
A DIGGER became stuck on Bournemouth beach, prompting a recovery effort to rescue it from the sea. Work was underway in replacing timber groynes on the beach, near the East Cliff, on the morning of Wednesday, November 29. The digger became
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'Do not eat' warning issued over chocolate bar after reports of illnesses
Shoppers have been warned not to eat a chocolate bar following reports of illnesses in those who have. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said it was “strongly advising” people against eating a chocolate bar called Cali-Gold. The bar has been
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New teams and divisions set for 2024 Dorset League
FIRST details of the remodelled 2024 Dorset Cricket League have been released to clubs. Under the plans, which bring the county’s cricketing pyramid into line with the ECB Premier League system, there are now nine tiers instead of the eight seen
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House remains cordoned off after man found dead
A CORDON remains in place at an address following the “unexplained” death of a man. Police are continuing to investigate the death of a man aged in his 70s in Verwood. As reported, Dorset Police received a concern for the welfare of a man at
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You could be paid to use less energy tonight - how you can save
Eligible households across the UK could earn discounts on their energy bills by cutting back on their energy usage this evening. The National Grid ESO (electricity system operator) is activating its demand flexibility service (DFS) tonight, between
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Woman sexually assaulted in Bournemouth town centre
POLICE have issued CCTV images of a man they want to identify after a woman was sexually assaulted in Bournemouth town centre. The young woman was reportedly kissed on the neck and cheek a number of times after she was approached by an unknown
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UPDATES: Digger submerged on Bournemouth beach
3:16pm It is understood recovery of the digger is likely to begin between 4.30pm and 5.30pm.
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Do you know him? CCTV bid after van stolen and contents found at property
A CCTV image of a man police would like to identify has been released as police investigate the theft of a van in Bournemouth. The white Renault Kangoo van was stolen from Verney Road. Officers were called to the incident and, after making
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Wimborne strengthen hold on top spot with comeback win over Larkhall
WIMBORNE Town came from behind to defeat Larkhall Athletic 2-1 at New Cuthbury on Tuesday night. After the away side had taken a first-half lead through Dawid Regula, two goals in three second-half minutes turned the game on its head, Jack Lovell
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Now you can book a VIP bed at Bournemouth's Odeon cinema
CINEMA goers who really want to relax can now book VIP beds at Bournemouth Odeon. The cinema located in the BH2 complex in Bournemouth is offering its most “relaxed and luxurious cinematic experience yet”. Interestingly, the VIP beds, which
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Dolphins victorious in south Wales courtesy of Holmes and Lee goals
POOLE Town returned to winning ways away in south Wales on Tuesday night, defeating high-flying Merthyr Town 2-0. Both goals for the Dolphins came in the second period, with strike partners Toby Holmes and Tony Lee getting on the scoresheet.
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Marcondes makes return from injury in behind closed doors win over Brentford
CHERRIES faced Premier League rivals Brentford in a behind closed doors friendly on Tuesday afternoon, allowing Emi Marcondes to continue his journey back to full fitness. The Dane came off the bench as a mixture of first team Cherries and development
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Snow and ice warning issued for parts of Dorset
SNOW and ice could create “hazardous” conditions in parts of Dorset, the Met Office has warned. A yellow weather alert for snow and ice has been issued for areas of the county. It will be in force from 3am until 4pm on Thursday, November 30
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Poole road one of 'best to live on in Britain'
A ROAD in Poole is one of the best streets to live on in the country, according to new research. De Mauley Road, in Canford Cliffs, was named on a list of the best 50 streets to live on in Britain by the Telegraph, after research carried out by
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'Social media has too much influence'
I AM not a fan of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here but unfortunately it’s impossible to open a newspaper or watch the news on TV without the latest antics of the idiots who subject themselves to mental and physical torture at the hands of the equally
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'Christmas is a time for selflessness and love'
ROBERT Readman (Echo, November 21) vehemently objects to TV presenter Naga Munchetty referring to ‘the onset of the gifting season’ during the BBC Breakfast show. I am wholeheartedly in agreement with Mr Readman’s view that ‘it is not the gifting
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First snow of season could arrive in Dorset tomorrow morning, expert says
DORSET may get its first snow of the season tomorrow morning, according to a weather expert. Dorset Snow said on X (formerly Twitter) that it ‘looks likely’ that snow will fall tomorrow morning. The forecaster said: “It looks likely that Dorset
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Pop star to feature on Christmas single to help seriously ill children
Dorset children's hospice Julia’s House has teamed up with county musicians - including a pop star - to record a Christmas single to help provide families with magical memories for seriously ill children. The Julia’s House Choir is releasing a
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Iraola: Strong team performances will allow individuals to 'shine' for Cherries
BOSS Andoni Iraola believes that strong team performances will allow specific Cherries to continue to standout. Cherries’ forward line have started to purr in recent weeks, with the front four of Marcus Tavernier, Antoine Semenyo, Justin Kluivert
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Are double decker buses easier to drive on our roads than a Ferrari?
WHEN given the opportunity to take a near-£300,000 vehicle on the roads, you’d expect to be presented with an exotic Ferrari or an opulent Bentley. You’d hope for a 200mph, 700bhp Italian stallion which can be blasted ferociously along the winding
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Train operator and magazine raise nearly £65,000 as it retires fleet
NEARLY £65,000 was raised by a train operator and a magazine for a brain tumour charity in a special trip on a heritage railway. CrossCountry and Modern Railways, in partnership with Swanage Railway, raised the funds for The Brain Tumour Charity
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Care home resident bowled over after visit to international cricket ground
A CARE home resident was bowled over as he returned to a cricket stadium he worked at while it was constructed. David Robinson, 85 and from Ferndown, visited the Ageas Bowl in Southampton for a fully guided tour. The Ferndown Manor resident
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Dorset bodybuilder shows 'age is just a number' after winning titles
A CHRISTCHURCH man wants to prove 'age is just a number' after securing three bodybuilding titles at the age of 63. Trevor Northcott recently competed in the London and South championships where he placed - first in the over 60s and fourth in the
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Visitors praise Adventure Park extension at Dorset country park
VISITORS braved the rain to celebrate a new attraction at a popular Dorset park. Adventure Valley is a new activity zone at Moors Valley Country Park, involving an 18-hole adventure golf course and a mini Land Rover experience. The golf course
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Nearly £200k to protect ecosystem in Studland Bay
ALMOST £200,000 has been awarded to support the conservation of Studland Bay’s precious marine ecosystem. Dorset Council has been given £186,000 from the Marine Management Organisation’s fisheries and seafood scheme. The new funding will
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Poole-based cloud accounting software firm scoops double awards
POOLE-based firm iplicit has been saluted for ‘flying the flag for innovation’ by winning two trophies at a ceremony honouring the best technology businesses in the south west. iplicit’s cloud accounting software earned the FinTech prize at the
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Tavernier: Cherries starting to truly understand demands of Iraola's playing style
MARCUS Tavernier feels Cherries “can go to a really good place” in the Premier League after starting to truly understand the demands of Andoni Iraola’s tactical system. The winger opened his goalscoring account for the campaign with two goals during
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Supermarket working 'tirelessly' to help support families
A SOCIAL supermarket has celebrated being awarded more than £350,000 in National Lottery funding. Poole Waste Not Want Not received £374,259 from the community fund across five years, to help support its work with families who do not have disposable
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'Keen walker’ found dead in woodland after being reported missing
AN INQUEST has opened into the death of a ‘keen walker’ who was found in a woodland after being reported missing. An extensive police search took place after Judith Kelly, 55, was reported missing on Saturday, October 21. Judith was last seen
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REVIEW: Bournemouth locals hit the slopes at Picnic on the Piste
AN OUTDOOR café has transformed into a ski themed winter wonderland with s’mores, hot chocolates, festive toasties and kinder donut balls. Picnic Park Deli, located just off Christmas Tree Wonderland in the Lower Gardens, transforms each season
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Father had 'uncomfortable' conversation with son after seeing sex toy in Tesco
A FATHER had to have an “uncomfortable” conversation with his young son after they were confronted by the sight of a sex toy in Tesco. Poole resident Jiri Vesely was happily shopping in Tesco Fleetsbridge with his 10-year-old son before the pair
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'Our own Sycamore Gap': Fierce opposition to proposed tree felling
RESIDENTS have come together in fierce opposition to a proposed felling of a sycamore tree in Wareham. An historic tree which is believed to have stood in East Street for around 150 years could be felled after a survey found it was rotting from
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Residents rally against developer's 'frightening' expansion plans
FEARS are mounting over proposals to build an extra two storeys of flats on flats in Bournemouth. Residents in Cedar Manor, Poole Road, have rallied together in strong opposition against proposals to build 18 new flats across three apartment buildings
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Two BCP MYPs attend "important" debate in House of Commons
TWO members of the Youth Parliament for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have taken part in a debate at the House of Commons. Zara Sosic and Dylan Rees-Coshan joined a debate on free school meals. Dylan was selected as the south west debate
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'Travellers have been here for 600 years' says group advocate after site plans
A TRAVELLER advocate says the Romany community has lived in the BCP region for 600 years and has a right to a site after previous stopping places were built on. Betty Smith-Billington, chair of advocacy group Kushti Bok, said many people do not
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Homeless people in BCP set to benefit from £9.9million in funding
HOMELESS people in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are set to benefit from £9.9million in government funding. The contribution will provide 86 homes and support services for people sleeping rough within the conurbation. A total of £148.4
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Man's wrist 'smashed like a porcelain plate' in 'hit and run'
A MAN had his wrist ‘smashed like a porcelain plate’ after he was hit by a driver in a ‘hit and run’ on his cycle home from work. Finn Hobson was riding back from his shift at Tesco at around 10.50pm when he was struck by a driver in a white car
