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Villa sweating on fitness of star striker Watkins as Cherries clash looms

ASTON Villa striker Ollie Watkins is a doubt for Sunday’s clash with Cherries. The England international picked up a minor complaint ahead of Villa’s Europa Conference League clash with Legia Warsaw and will be assessed ahead of the weekend game

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What is the winter solstice and when does it take place in 2023?

As the nights get longer and the days get colder, the winter solstice slowly approaches. While many of us might not enjoy the longer nights, the festive sparkly lights help brighten up the night sky.  But there is one day a year that will see

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LIVE: Roof of bus torn off after colliding with tree

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Smith triggers clause to extend Cherries contract

LONG-SERVING Adam Smith is set to extend his stay at Cherries even further, after a clause was triggered in his contract. In August 2022, Smith signed a deal which tied him to the club until the summer of 2024. But it has now been confirmed

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Police issue advice after series of bike and e-bike thefts

A SERIES of bicycle and e-bike thefts have been reported in Poole. The Poole Neighbourhood Policing Team say they have mainly taken place in Ashley Road and the Upper Parkstone area. Officers have shared security advice for those leaving their

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Iraola: Emery is one of the best coaches in the world

ANDONI Iraola believes he will be facing “one of the best coaches in the world” when Unai Emery comes to town this weekend. Emery brings his in-form Aston Villa side to Vitality Stadium on Sunday (2pm). The two Basque bosses have been in opposite

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Man punched and headbutted woman after sexually assaulting her

A MAN has been jailed after sexually assaulting and attempting to rape a woman before punching and headbutting her. Kieran Cooper, 28, was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on December 1 after previously being found guilty of attempted rape,

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How to watch the FA Cup 3rd Round draw and when is it on TV?

The FA Cup 3rd Round draw is set to take place this weekend, with many sides hoping they can make it through to a potential clash against a Premier League outfit. Ties from the 2nd Round round will occur this weekend, kicking off on Friday evening

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‘Timing is not good’ - Kelly set for spell out with hamstring injury

LLOYD Kelly is set for a spell on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury. The 25-year-old has impressed this season, both at centre-back and left-back. He was withdrawn at half-time of last weekend’s 3-1 win at Sheffield United and now will

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CCTV images released after alcohol stolen from supermarket

CCTV images of a man police want to speak with have been released following the theft of alcohol from a supermarket. A total of £191.50 worth of alcohol was stolen from the Waitrose store in Stanford Road, Lymington. The man is described as

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Murder accused's disorder meant he was 'unable to control his behavioural explosions'

A MURDER-ACCUSED’s mental health ‘had everything to do with’ the killing of his girlfriend, a court heard. Alberto Fioletti had an “incapacity to control behavioural explosions” because of his emotionally unstable personality disorder. This

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Next of kin appeal for Antony Dyer

THE coroner for Dorset is seeking help from the public to find the next of kin for a man who died in Bournemouth. Antony Dyer, who was 63 years old, died at his home in Southcote Road on Thursday, November 30. His death is not being treated

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Do you know him? CCTV bid after £200 of alcohol stolen from Waitrose

MORE than £200 worth of alcohol has been stolen from a Waitrose supermarket. Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak with in connection with the incident in Lymington. The incident happened at the store in Stanford Road

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Woman rushed to hospital with serious injuries after crash with car

A PEDESTRIAN was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a crash with a car.  Victoria Road in Ferndown was closed this morning on Friday, December 1 after a crash involving a car and a woman.  Police and paramedics rushed to the scene

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Driver 'fled the scene' after crash with parked car

A DRIVER reportedly fled from a crash involving a parked car in Bournemouth.  A bronze-coloured Volvo V40 crashed into a parked car in Hahnemann Road in the West Cliff area just before 1.30pm on Saturday, November 25.  Police say the driver

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School 'bomb scare': Investigation continues after children were evacuated

POLICE continue to investigate a “bomb scare” which forced young pupils to evacuate their school on Thursday morning.  Investigation work continues to be led by Dorset Police after a “security threat” was made at Talbot House Preparatory School

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The do's and don'ts of defrosting car windscreens - Experts reveal HUGE mistakes

When you're in a rush on a frosty morning, the last thing you need is an icy car and windscreen. With much of Britain currently under a baltic blanket of frost - and some parts under snow - it appears we'll have to get accustomed to that dreary

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Lidl 'do not eat' warning due to potential health risk

Lidl has issued a recall of one of its products as it may be a “possible health risk” for some customers. The supermarket is recalling its XXL Ocean Sea Cooked and Peeled Large Prawns because they contain sulphites which are not mentioned on the

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Road closed as pedestrian is 'seriously injured'

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Euro joy for Villa ahead of trip to Cherries

ALEX Moreno fired Aston Villa into the Europa Conference League knockout stages, his strike sealing a 2-1 win over Legia Warsaw. The defender’s first goal, on his first appearance of the season following a hamstring injury, sent Unai Emery’s side

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Time running out to book 'lifesaving' flu and covid vaccines in England NHS warns

The NHS has warned people in England that they only have a few weeks left to book an appointment to receive a "potentially lifesaving" Covid and/or flu vaccine.  Booking systems for the vaccinations in England are set to close in the coming weeks

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Dorset wins national award for custody scheme

Dorset has been recognised nationally for the exceptional quality of its custody visiting scheme.  The Scheme, overseen by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, sees trained volunteers from the local community, known as Independent Custody

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Social club subject to review over police concerns

A SOCIAL club in Highcliffe has been made subject to a review following an intervention from police. Concerns have been raised that the Highcliffe Sports and Social Club is not complying with its club premises certificate. Dorset Police fears

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Swim Bournemouth launches new youth academy

SWIM Bournemouth have opened a new swim academy to help young children in the local community develop their swimming abilities.  Swim Bournemouth was established in 2010 and is a hub for swimming in Dorset and the largest programme in the county

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Two men appear in court charged with a number of offences

TWO men have been charged with a series of offences in the Bournemouth and Poole areas. A 42-year-old man, of no fixed address, was charged with offences of theft from a motor vehicle, theft from a shop, three counts of fraud by false representation

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Sisters cycle 40 miles for Forest Holme Hospice

TWO sisters rode their bikes for 40 miles in one day to raise £1,026 for Forest Holme Hospice charity in Poole. Macy and Pippa Hannington, ages nine and seven, set themselves the challenge in memory of their auntie Becky Frizzel, who died in January

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Can you send a Christmas card to a care home resident?

THREE Bupa Care Homes in Dorset are asking the local community to send cards of yuletide cheer to residents and staff this Christmas.    Hoping to make residents feel more connected to their local communities, the cards received will be opened

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Hill: I made the 'perfect choice' in joining Blackburn on loan

CHERRIES defender James Hill feels he made the “perfect choice” to join Blackburn Rovers on loan. Hill is currently on loan at Ewood Park in the second tier of English football, playing temporarily for Rovers in his second move away from Cherries

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'Lack of defibrillators in Poole Park is worrying'

THE lack of any automated defibrillators (AEDs) at Poole Park for the past number of years is worrying. It is recommended that councils install AEDs in public spaces used a large number of people, especially the elderly. Poole Park has a large

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Theatre to host preview screening of film featuring local war hero

A THEATRE is set to host a preview screening of a film telling the story of a local war hero who helped rescue hundreds of children from the Nazis before the Second World War. The Mowlem Theatre in Swanage will hold the screening of One Life, which

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Police hunt for machinery stolen in rural Dorset

POLICE are hunting for machinery which was stolen from a site in rural Dorset. The JCB 8008 micro-digger and two JCB tracked dumpers were stolen from Higher Shaftesbury Road in Blandford in the early hours of Friday, November 24. Following

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Police carry out raid after multiple burglaries

TWO people have been arrested following multiple reported burglaries. Police officers made the arrests during a warrant in Pennington on Wednesday morning. The warrant followed reported residential burglaries in Lymington, Pennington and Milford

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Christmas tree festival to spread festive cheer this weekend

A VILLAGE Christmas tree festival will light up a church, spreading festive cheer this weekend. The St Luke's Christmas Tree Festival in Burton, near Christchurch started on Thursday, November 30 and continues until Sunday, December 3. The

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'Almost anti-business': Developer lost up to £10m because of 'delays' in process

DELAYS in a planning process may have cost a business as much as £10m, a leading entrepreneur has said, saying the council is "almost anti-business". Luke Davis, the brains behind Rockwater village, said delays in BCP Council’s planning department

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Keyhole Bridge to remain open - despite cycling group claiming victory

THERE are no plans to close Keyhole Bridge to motor vehicles despite an agreement being made with Cycling UK.  BCP Council has said the controversial bridge in Whitecliff Road, Poole will remain open after Cycling UK said it would take the authority

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Debate over murder accused's mental state at time of 'vicious' stabbing

A MAN who allegedly murdered his girlfriend may not have understood what he was doing at the time of the incident, a jury has heard. Arguments are being summarised in the trial of Alberto Fioletti, a vet accused of murdering a woman in her Bournemouth

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Starbucks building to go under hammer for auction

A BUILDING that contains a Starbucks and two flats is set to go under the hammer at auction for three quarters of a million pounds. The property, at 98 Poole Road and 8 Milburn Road in Westbourne, will be sold at a commercial property auction on

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Korean-British fusion restaurant throws open its doors in Bournemouth

A BOURNEMOUTH restaurant has opened its doors to customers with a new Korean-British fusion menu. The restaurant's owner and chef, Hyunsil Park, has joined forces with chef and long-time friend Young Joo to relaunch the venue. Hyunsil went

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Shadow minister visits Bournemouth to speak to small business owners

A SHADOW minister visited Bournemouth to speak to businesses to discuss how a Labour government could support these companies to grow the UK economy. Darren Jones MP, shadow chief secretary to the Treasury, visited Arts University Bournemouth and

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'The writing is on the wall': Progress continues on major hospital building

‘THE writing is on the wall’ at a new state-of-the-art multi-use facility at Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH). Swift progress has been made on the BEACH building at the site, which forms a part of the £250m transformation of University Hospitals

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Developer submits new plans to redevelop section of the high street

REVISED plans to redevelop a section of the high street have been submitted to the council. Penrose Homes Ltd has submitted a new planning application for new retail units and homes at 359-379 Lymington Road in Highcliffe. The site currently

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New Bournemouth bakery wants to stay open late and sell alcohol

A BAKERY has plans to stay open late and add alcohol to the menu at its newest branch in Bournemouth town centre. Bigwigs opened its bakery in Exeter Road last month, after establishing itself with other branches in Tuckton, Highcliffe and Westbourne