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Christie calls on Cherries to build upon 'feel-good momentum' heading into Villa test
CHERRIES midfielder Ryan Christie is calling upon his teammates to seize the “feel-good momentum” they have garnered in recent weeks when Aston Villa come to visit Vitality Stadium this weekend. Christie has become an established cog of the Cherries
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Three Dorset schools named in The Sunday Times Parent Power guide 2023
THREE Dorset schools have been recognised in this year’s Parent Power Guide written by The Sunday Times. The UK’s highest-achieving secondary schools are classed by post-pandemic examination results in England. Parent Power enables parents
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Young Cherries come from behind to preserve unbeaten streak with win over Watford
CHERRIES development squad managed to stretch their unbeaten streak to 12 games by coming from behind to defeat Watford. At New Cuthbury, Alan Connell’s young Cherries had trailed at the break to Watford after Laken Torres’ early opener. But
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Win a Christmas hamper and real Christmas tree bundle, worth £150!
We have teamed up with The Christmas Tree Warehouse to offer 1 x lucky reader the chance to win a Christmas Hamper and real Christmas Tree bundle, worth £150! And 2 x lucky readers the chance to win a runners up prize of a real Christmas Tree worth
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School children evacuated and large 999 response after 'bomb scare'
CHILDREN were evacuated from a Bournemouth school this morning after a “bomb scare”. Pupils and staff at Talbot House Preparatory School in Firs Glen Road, Winton, were ordered to leave the building shortly before 10am on Thursday morning (November
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Cadbury releases new chocolate bar that is a twist on already fan-favourite treat
Cadbury has released a new chocolate bar in the UK which is a twist on one of its already popular treats. The confectionery company has released a Creme Egg Chocolate Bar which is now available in B&M stores across the UK. The new chocolate
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Cherries boss Iraola nominated for November manager of the the month
CHERRIES boss Andoni Iraola has been nominated for the Premier League’s manager of the month award for November. After picking up his first league win as Cherries boss at the end of October, Iraola has started to see his side’s fortunes change
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Legendary Fairytale of New York singer Shane MacGowan dead at 65
The Pogus frontman Shane MacGowan has passed away at the age of 65. MacGowan had been in intensive care for several months after first being diagnosed with viral encephalitis last year, which is said to have been exacerbated by shingles that spread
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LIVE: Police tape off road in Bournemouth - updates
1:13pm We have a full story on this here 12:54pm
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How to watch the Euro 2024 finals draw in England and when will it take place?
The Euro 2024 finals draw is set to take place very soon and England will find out who they will face in the group stages of the tournament. Gareth Southgate's side comfortably qualified from a group containing Italy, Ukraine, North Macedonia and
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RMT union votes to end rail strikes as offer accepted
Railway workers have voted overwhelmingly to accept a deal which ends their long-running dispute over pay and conditions, the RMT union has announced. Members of The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union voted to accept an offer from train companies
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Marcus Tavernier nominated for Premier League player of the month
CHERRIES winger Marcus Tavernier has been nominated for the Premier League’s player of the month for November. The 24-year-old is up against Manchester City’s Jeremy Doku, who scored one and set up a further four goals against Cherries in November
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Police force's plea to 'our extra eyes and ears on the ground'
“AS our extra eyes and ears on the ground, please continue to let us know about suspicious activity in the area in which you live.” A senior police officer has called on residents to report unusual behaviour and crime to 999 and 101 as the force
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Referees for Cherries' next two Premier League games confirmed
REFEREEING teams for Cherries’ next two Premier League fixtures have been confirmed this week. The busy festive period is upon us, with Cherries set to kick-off their December with two games in the span of four days. On Sunday, December 3 (
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When are the December 2023 rail strikes and what train lines are affected?
A number of train strikes have been scheduled for December 2023 with workers walking out due to a long-running dispute over pay and conditions. The RMT (Rail, Maritime and Transport) union and the Aslef union have gone on strike many times since
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Cooking Christmas dinner this year? 6 ways to save on your energy bills
Let’s be honest, one of the best things about Christmas is all the food and drink available to consume without any judgement. From Quality Street tubs emptied within hours to plates piled high with roast potatoes and fridges full of cheese, it’
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PDSA issues chocolate warning to pet owners this Christmas
The PDSA has issued a warning to pet owners about chocolate poisoning ahead of Christmas. During the festive period, UK households stock up on lots of foods and most likely have some chocolate hanging around whether that’s in the form of a big
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Full list of Halifax, Lloyds and Bank of Scotland banks set to close
Lloyds Banking Group has announced plans to close 45 bank branches next year. The group is closing 22 Halifax branches, 19 Lloyds branches and four in the Bank of Scotland business. Lloyds stressed that all affected branch staff will be offered
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REVIEW: 1001 Tales, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Lighthouse, Poole
A symphony orchestra in full flight is an astonishing thing to witness, even if you have seen it many times. It doesn’t lose the sense of wonder, especially when the musicians are performing an orchestral epic like Scheherazade by Rimsky-Korsakov
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LIVE: Met Office issues new ice alert after Dorset sees snow
2:05pm The Met Office said: "Following Thursday's mix of rain, sleet and snow, skies will clear later in the evening,
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Man's death not being treated as suspicious, police confirm
THE death of a man in Verwood is not being treated as suspicious, police have said. Emergency services were called to Burn Close after a report of a concern for the welfare of a man in his 70s at an address. The ambulance services and police
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When are the December 2023 rail strikes and what train lines are affected?
A number of train strikes have been scheduled for December 2023 with workers walking out due to a long-running dispute over pay and conditions. The RMT (Rail, Maritime and Transport) union and the Aslef union have gone on strike many times since
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No Dorset trains running in day of strike action
THERE will be no rail service between Dorset and London Waterloo on Wednesday, December 6 due to strike action being taken by train drivers. Trains will only run elsewhere on the South Western Railway network between London Waterloo and Basingstoke
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Christmas tractor run in memory of teenager
An annual tractor run in memory of a 14-year-old who took his own life will be passing through Dorset villages on Sunday, December 10. The WillDoes Tractor Run will see nearly 100 parading tractors adorned with Christmas lights touring through
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Digger that became stuck on Bournemouth beach safely recovered
A DIGGER that became stuck in soft sand and rising tides on Bournemouth beach has been recovered. BCP Council’s contractor confirmed the vehicle had been ‘successfully retrieved’ from where it became stuck, near the East Cliff cliff lift. The
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Iraola -'Small details that convert these performances into points' helping Cherries
ANDONI Iraola feels that Cherries’ improvement when it comes to “small details” have helped rectify their league form. Cherries have risen up the Premier League table in recent weeks, courtesy of three wins from their last four top-flight fixtures
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Superheroes come together to collect donations for disadvantaged kids
A SUPERHERO meet-and-greet is coming to The Dolphin this weekend to collect much-needed Christmas presents for deprived children in need. Characters including Star Wars robot R2-D2 to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be on hand to speak to
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Drop in domestic abuse offences being recorded in Dorset
THERE were fewer domestic abuse offences recorded in Dorset last year, new figures show. Women's Aid said urgent changes are needed to improve police responses to domestic abuse as many survivors are still hesitant to report it. Home Office
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5 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are looking for their forever homes
A number of pets in Dorset are looking for their forever homes, including at the Ashley Heath Animal Centre. Located on the border with Hampshire, the centre offers care for its animals in rural surroundings. A few animals from the centre are
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'Can we have faith in our leaders for a safe future?'
AS COP 28 gets underway and fossil fuels try to get in on the act again Professor James Hansen, he who alerted the world in 1988 to planetary overheating, talks about the worrying rise in CO2 levels in October. He thinks it may be as a result of
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Organiser aims to showcase town as annual small business event returns
AN annual event to help small business owners with content creation is set to return. You Are The Media (YATM) Creator Day aims to empower small businesses to become self-sufficient. The theme for the day, at Lighthouse Poole, is ‘building
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When Morebus services will be running over Christmas
MOREBUS has announced its Christmas and New Year timetable. The bus operator will run a slightly amended timetable over the festive period. On Christmas Eve, a normal Sunday service will operate on all routes. For routes that don’t usually
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Discussion to be held into Dorset's contribution to climate action
A DISCUSSION is being held ahead of COP28 to explore how Dorset can contribute to climate action. Dr Neil Smith and Mark Chivers of Zero Carbon Dorset (ZCD) will host an online event in December to discuss how the region can support goals put forward
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Poole-based brands join forces in exciting podcast partnership
TWO Poole-based brands have joined forces in an exciting podcast partnership. Dodge Woodall's Eventful Lives Podcast is teaming up with ThruDark to share stories and experiences from the worlds of business, entrepreneurship, adventure, and combat
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WATCH: Two friends left 'speechless' by UFO sighting
TWO friends were left ‘speechless’ after they spotted ‘bright orange’ UFOs in the sky after travelling home from a safari park. Chloe Moore and Lisa Marie Kennedy had visited Longleat’s ‘Festival of Light’ on November 28 when they spotted strange
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Iraola: Cherries must keep 'working and improving' to continue improved form
CHERRIES must keep working and improving according to head coach Andoni Iraola, who stressed that there was no guarantee his side’s form would continue automatically. After waiting 10 matches to record a first win in the Premier League, Iraola
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Full prices revealed for Bournemouth's Christmas Market - list
BOURNEMOUTH'S Christmas market has come to town, bringing the festive spirit along with it. The market is located in the town centre. It boasts various independent stalls selling food, drinks and gifts. The market will open for Christmas from 11am
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Bournemouth Airport 'has most expensive car parking in the UK'
BOURNEMOUTH Airport has been revealed as the most expensive UK airport to park at, according to research. It comes as a nearby theme park offering cheap airport parking says it is celebrating huge success since launching in a bid to make travel
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Woman whose mum was killed by drug driver inspired to become beauty queen
A SOLICITOR whose mum was killed by a drug driver has revealed how her death inspired her to become a beauty queen as she bids to be crowned Miss England. Alice Cutler, 26, was seriously injured in a smash which claimed her mum Tereasa's life in
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Family hopes for acceptance around kids with visible differences
A POOLE mother is collaborating with a national charity to help break the taboo of facial differences in children. Finley Ewen, 2, was born with lymphangioma, a non-cancerous fluid cyst formed in children, that's usually found on the head and
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Developer reveals plans to transform former cinema building
A RINGWOOD-based developer has revealed plans to transform a historical building in the town. Halo Developments is preparing to submit a formal planning application to re-develop the former Regal Cinema in Ringwood’s Market Place. The project
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Mystery Christmas cards sent from Bournemouth to Texan woman
A TEXAS woman is hoping to track down the mystery person who has been sending her Christmas cards for the last ten years. Carrie Moebus, 54, say the stamps indicate the cards have been delivered from Bournemouth and Christchurch. They are sent
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Plans to convert historic harbour office into flats refused
PLANS to convert an historic old harbour office into flats have been refused over noise concerns. The proposals were refused by BCP Council officers as developers sought to convert the first floor and mezzanine of the Old Harbour Office on Poole
