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Iraola: Cherries deserved three points from Aston Villa clash

CHERRIES boss Andoni Iraola believes his side deserved all three points from their encounter with Aston Villa, stating the shared spoils from the 2-2 draw to be “not good enough for us”. Villa responded once in each half to cancel out Cherries,

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A338 Traffic halted after swan killed in crash

TRAFFIC on the A338 was halted on Sunday afternoon after a swan was killed in a crash. A male swan was found dead with its female partner standing near his body at the side of the road. The female was uninjured. Several calls were made

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Villa leave it late to snatch a draw at Cherries

OLLIE Watkins headed in a last-gasp equaliser to deny Cherries an impressive win over Aston Villa at Vitality Stadium. Villa started the weekend just two points off the top of the Premier League table, and looked to be coming away from the south

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Conservative MP proposes new law to strip Harry and Meghan of their royal titles

A Conservative MP has called on a new law that would allow for the stripping of Harry and Meghan's royal titles. The legislation, being proposed by Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely, would see members of the royal family who "trash" the institution stripped

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LIVE: A338 partially blocked both ways due to crash

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PHOTOS: Hundreds of dogs turn out for Santa Paws Market and Grotto

HUNDREDS of dogs lined up to get a picture with Father Christmas at Dorset Dogs Christmas Santa Paws Market and Grotto. Over £1500 was raised for Dorset Dogs through a fun and friendly event for dogs of all shapes and sizes at Rivo’s Hub in Hamworthy

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Cherries drawn to face QPR in FA Cup third round

CHERRIES will begin their FA Cup quest against Queens Park Rangers in January. The two clubs were paired together in this afternoon’s draw for the third round, with the game to take place at Loftus Road. It could see a reunion with two former

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Premier League: Cherries 2-2 Aston Villa - as it happened

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Tubbs frustrated after Poole's match with Winch abandoned due to floodlight failure

POOLE Town boss Matt Tubbs was left frustrated after his side’s clash with Winchester City was abandoned shortly after the break, continuing Dolphins’ stilted schedule. Harvey Slade had cancelled out Winchester Daniel Jones’ opener in the first

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Met Office issues warning of heavy rain for Dorset

HEAVY rain could bring disruption across Dorset, the Met Office has warned. As much as 20 to 30mm of rain could fall with a chance of some places in the south west seeing 60mm. A yellow weather alert has been issued from midnight until 6pm

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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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Top awards for Dorset holiday park company

A Dorset holiday park operator has been honoured with three golds at the 2023 British Travel Awards (BTAs). Parkdean Resorts, which operates sites in Warmwell, West Bay and Sandford, near Wareham, continues to ride the wave of success from last

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‘Some days you think, why do I do it?’ – Smith admits he can find football ‘grinding’

HONEST Adam Smith admits there are elements of being a professional footballer he finds “grinding” mentally, after spending so long in the game. Smith, who came through the Tottenham Hotspur academy, is rapidly approaching the 10-year anniversary

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Millions of drivers not considering unsafe tyre 'ramifications', new survey says

Millions of drivers are failing to consider the "ramifications" of driving with unsafe tyres, a new poll has revealed. Almost a fifth of motorists have reportedly driven with potentially unsafe tyres after choosing to ignore MOT advisories.

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Inside the 'charming' and 'attractive' £1.9m woodland home close to Bournemouth

Scrolling through houses on property sites can be fun, especially if you are looking at some of the most expensive near the Bournemouth area. From looking over mansions and county estates to beach getaways and a cabin in the woods, there’s a dream

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When rubbish collections will take place over Christmas

NEW Forest District Council (NFDC) has issued some important information for residents in the lead up to Christmas. This includes changes to household recycling and rubbish collections in the New Forest over Christmas and New Year. Clear and

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How to save money on your petrol and the best ways to fill up revealed

As millions of drivers say they can’t afford a full tank of petrol due to the ongoing cost of living crisis, motoring experts have revealed the best way to fuel your car. Adding only half a tank of petrol at a time can save you money, as it reduces

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I tried supermarket mince pies and two are worthy of Christmas glory

Mince pies are an essential part of the Christmas experience and something I always look forward to when supermarkets start stocking them again. The sweet treats are enjoyed by many around the UK, and Brits eat approximately 800 million of them

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Chinese restaurant and pub inspected by food hygiene officers

A NUMBER of cafés, pubs, restaurants and takeaways across Dorset have been handed new food hygiene ratings recently.   A deli with a satisfactory rating and a Wareham pub with excellent hygiene are included in this week’s round up.  Each week

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Impressive hut house described as 'elegant solution' put up for sale

A DORSET hut maker has launched their own version of a tiny house – the Hut House.  Aimed at those who need extra living space or have a liking for sustainable design, the Sixpenny Hut House was inspired by an iconic Dutch barn near the village

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ROUND UP: Restaurants, hotels and shops which closed this month

HERE are five businesses which have closed in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and parts of east Dorset in November.  Moose Kitchen  Moose Kitchen, in Bourne Avenue, closed after six years of trading in Bournemouth town centre.  The

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'Wonderful' terminally ill man sells reindeer to raise funds for cancer charity

A POOLE father of two living with terminal cancer has created wooden reindeer to fundraise for a local charity. Keith Evans, 76, was diagnosed with inoperable liver cancer in September last year. He underwent palliative chemotherapy between

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Nursery ‘immensely proud’ after Ofsted rises from ‘inadequate’ to ‘good’

A NURSERY has been praised for its hard work in making progress after being rated ‘inadequate’ earlier this year. Kindred Bournemouth, a nursery for children up to four years old on Kinson Road, has been upgraded to ‘good’ after a damning report

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New plans lodged in redevelopment of derelict coastguard site

A DEVELOPER says it wants to breathe new life into a derelict site in Christchurch. Pennyfarthing Homes Ltd has submitted its scheme for the former Maritime Coastguard Agency training facility at Steamer Point. It outlines the demolition of

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In the dock: Racially aggravated offences and court order breaches

THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: DAVID DEMARI DE LA ROSA, 58 and of Boscombe Spa Road in Bournemouth, admitted speeding on Wimborne Road in Bournemouth on October 18, 2022. He was fined £80 and got three points on his

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Controversial development plans for auction site are scrapped

CONTROVERSIAL plans for 34 new flats at a prime site in Christchurch have been scrapped. The planning application requesting outline permission for three five-storey blocks at 13 Stour Road has been withdrawn. It comes just weeks after the