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Pirates number one Lawson returns for a third season at Wimborne Road
RICHARD Lawson “never considered” swapping clubs this off season, Poole Pirates’ number one signing on for a third year at Wimborne Road. Affectionately dubbed ‘Rocketman’, Lawson will ride for the Pirates once again in the 2024 campaign. Formerly
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Disappointed Cook feels point against Villa could prove ‘massive’
LEWIS Cook admits he did feel a sense of “disappointment” after Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Aston Villa, before adding: “I think without realising it, it will be a massive point.” Unai Emery’s side sit fourth in the Premier League table, and booked
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In The Dock: Cases of speeding, drink driving and breaching court orders
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: JAMIE SEBASTIAN RICKARD, 32 and of Walkford Road in Christchurch, admitted failing to comply with the requirements of a community order made by Southampton Magistrates' Court on June 13
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Win hospitality tickets for Bath Rugby’s European kick off at The Rec
Get ready to ‘Paint the Town Red’ for an unmissable matchday hospitality experience. To kick off Bath Rugby’s European adventure in Round One of this season’s Champions Cup, the club is offering one lucky winner and three friends hospitality tickets
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Emery 'really happy' as Villa claim point away at Cherries
ASTON Villa boss Unai Emery stated he was “really happy” as his side came from behind twice to draw with Cherries. Cherries had taken the lead twice at Dean Court on Sunday afternoon, Antoine Semenyo’s opener cancelled out by Leon Bailey in the
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Search launched to find missing 27-year-old woman who could be in Poole
A search launched to find a missing woman in the Dorset area has been stood down. Officers had been looking for a 27-year-old from Southampton. Police believed she had travelled to the Poole or Studland areas in Dorset. Officers are pleased
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Iraola explains Cherries' tight man-marking in Villa draw
ANDONI Iraola credited his side’s defensive efforts in Cherries’ 2-2 draw at home to Aston Villa, even though it did not convert into three points. Cherries took an aggressive approaching to marking Villa’s threats during Sunday’s encounter, with
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Former ref Gallagher labels Semenyo 'luckiest man in Bournemouth' after escaping red
FORMER top referee Dermot Gallagher labelled Antoine Semenyo ‘the luckiest man in Bournemouth’ after avoiding a dismissal in Cherries’ 2-2 draw with Aston Villa. Already on a booking, Semenyo hauled down fellow goalscorer Leon Bailey just inside
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First Premier League managerial casualty likely as Heckingbottom on brink at Blades
CHERRIES' relegation rivals Sheffield United are set to become the first Premier League club to sack their manager, with Paul Heckingbottom on the brink of leaving Bramall Lane after losing to Burnley. The Blades were thumped 5-0 at Turf Moor on
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'Significant' damage caused to social club during botched break-in
THREE people caused “significant” damage to a social club after fleeing from a botched burglary. A group of people broke into the Oakdale Conservative Club in Darbys Lane, Poole, during the early hours. When they entered a room, an alarm
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Man dies after crash with parked car during rush hour
A MAN in his 60s has died after a crash with a parked car in Poole this morning. The driver of a silver Vauxhall Astra, from Poole, has died in a crash with a parked car during rush hour. The incident is reported to have happened on Ringwood
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Dizzee Rascal announced as headline act for SandFest 2024
THE headline act for a popular Poole music festival has been announced by the organiser. Grime artist Dizzee Rascal is set to perform at the Sandbanks festival, SandFest in 2024. Most famous for his 2009 hit Bonkers, as well as Holiday and
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'Great sadness' as much-loved pub closes down
A much-loved west Dorset pub has closed down. The owners of the Clockhouse Inn at Chideock, known as 'The Clock' announced that "it is with great sadness and a heavy heart" that the historic pub had closed its doors for the final time today, Sunday
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Palace star Eze in injury stand-off with Eagles medical staff ahead of Cherries clash
CRYSTAL Palace could be with the services of Eberechi Eze for their clash with Cherries on Wednesday, despite an injury scare. That is because the midfielder has disagreed with the advice of Palace’s medical staff, who wanted the 25-year-old to
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Tubbs labels Poole Southern League 'powerhouse' ahead of clash with leaders Salisbury
POOLE Town boss Matt Tubbs is calling on his charges to prove they are a “powerhouse” in the Southern Premier League South, starting with the visit of league leaders Salisbury to Tatnam Farm tomorrow evening. Since being appointed as the successor
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Nearly 70 vehicles pulled over by police during morning crackdown
NEARLY 70 vehicles were stopped by authorities on Monday morning as part of a crackdown on drivers who shouldn’t be on the road. Cars without MOT, bald tyres, drivers not wearing seatbelts and even a van without a working hand brake are amongst
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Over 70 cannabis plants seized by Dorset Police in drugs raid
DORSET POLICE seized over 70 cannabis plants after receiving complaints of a 'suspicious smell' from the public. Officers are believed to have found between 70 and 80 mature cannabis plants at a home on Holdenhurst Road in Bournemouth. No arrests
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Bournemouth murder trial: Jury sent out to begin deliberations
THE jury in the trial of a man accused of murder has been sent out to begin its deliberations. Alberto Fioletti, 31, is charged with killing his ex-partner Stephanie Hodgkinson, 34, after she was found with stab wounds. The defendant has been
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Road reopens after man dies in crash - updates
1:01pm A man in his 60s has died after a crash with a parked car in Ringwood Road. His family has been informed. Paramedics
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Fire breaks out above Domino's takeaway
AN ELECTRIC fan heater sparked a fire in a flat above a Domino’s pizza restaurant. A fire broke out in a first-floor flat above the takeaway in St Thomas Street in Lymington during the early hours of Monday morning. Hampshire and Isle of
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Man quizzed by police after brawl 'involving knife' outside pub
A MAN has been quizzed by police after a brawl erupted outside a pub. A man in his 20s has attended a voluntary police interview and is under investigation after a 'knife was used in a fight' outside The White Hart in Corn Market, Wimborne.
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Everything you need to know about White Lung Pneumonia outbreak
Outbreaks of pneumonia, affecting children, have been seen in Denmark, China and the USA in recent weeks. The state of Ohio, in the USA, is the latest area to report an outbreak, with some children affected experiencing mycoplasma pneumonia, also
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Three animals killed in fresh spate of hit-and-runs
Pony owners in the New Forest have been hit by another spate of hit-and-run accidents. The four collisions involving free-roaming animals were not reported by the driver. A grey mare had to be put to sleep after a hit-and-run on the B3078 at
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£3m plan to turn film location into holiday let takes a step forward
It played a starring role in a film about the Spitfire and the plane's pivotal role in the Battle of Britain in 1940. The former RAF Ibsley helped Leslie Howard and fellow matinee idol David Niven tell the story of how R J Mitchell designed one
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'People have died': Police give shock health warning after laughing gas find
Police have issued a stark health warning after 18 laughing gas canisters were seized. Officers in Poole have warned that nitrous oxide (NOS) can lead to paralysis in the worst-case scenario. The county force had seized 18 cans from an address
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Rishi Sunak says BBC should be 'realistic' about what people pay for TV licence fee
Rishi Sunak has shared that the BBC needs to be "realistic about what it can expect people to pay" for the TV licence fee during times of high inflation. The Prime Minister has also welcomed £500 million in savings the corporation plans to make
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Man stole £140 worth of Lego from Tesco
A MAN accused of stealing £140 worth of Lego has appeared in court. David Graham Cullen, 33, was sentenced on Thursday for a shoplifting offence in New Milton. The defendant pleaded guilty to the theft, which occurred at Tesco in Caird Avenue
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Iraola: Christie and Cook the backbone of improved Cherries performances
CHERRIES boss Andoni Iraola believes the backbone provided by Lewis Cook and Ryan Christie has allowed the side’s overall performances to improve in recent weeks. Christie and Cook impressed again in the middle of the park for Cherries during their
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SIXTY SIX roadworks taking place across the BCP area this week
The following roadworks are being carried out within the BCP Council area by the council and various utility companies this week: 1. Alford Road – junction with Glenferness Avenue Temporary road closure on 3 July until 26 July 2024 during BCP
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'Train service is not fit for purpose'
I WRITE in total frustration at the ineptitude of our local railway . For decades now we have been subjected to delays, cancellations and engineering work . We have also suffered the industrial action by Aslef and RMT . Yet the service continues
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Make a difference to a veteran this Christmas
Help for Heroes has announced it is on a mission to support veterans and their families struggling with feelings of isolation and loneliness this Christmas. For many, Christmas is a time to celebrate but thousands of veterans find this time of
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Strictly-style fundraiser scores a 10 amongst businesses
BUSINESSES took to the dancefloor to compete for a glitterball trophy in a Strictly-style fundraiser. Around 150 people attended the spectacle at the Highcliff Marriott Hotel in Bournemouth which featured eight dance performances. The event
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Recent snowfall was pathetic! Remember this snowstorm though?
The recent snowfall was nothing to worry about and could quite easily have been missed. But five years ago, things were very different. It seems like a long time ago since the Beast from the East caused havoc in Dorset - a lot has happened in the
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Man caught trying to steal more than £430 worth of Boots products
A MAN has appeared in court after attempting to steal £430.53 worth of products from Boots. Leonardo-Adrian Costache, 21, tried to snatch skincare products, vitamins and toothpaste from the Boots store in Station Road, New Milton. When officers
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Another Dorset bank set to close its doors for good
A BANK branch in Poole is set to close its doors for good next year. The Lloyds bank located at 300 Ashley Road, Parkstone, will shut on November 13, 2024. According to a branch review, Lloyds said a total of 244 customers used the branch regularly
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PHOTOS: Festive magic on display at village Christmas tree festival
COMMUNITY spirit proved itself alive and kicking in Burton over the weekend as the village's Christmas Tree Festival was celebrated by hundreds of people. The event held at St Luke's Church in Burton, near Christchurch, signalled the start of the
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Residents to be consulted on sale of supermarket car park
A PUBLIC consultation is set to be launched into the sale of a public car park in Christchurch. Residents will be given their say before any deals are finalised for the Bypass car park near Waitrose. BCP Council agreed to sell the car park
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Dorset's very own DIY SOS: woman's garden given £10k makeover
ONE lucky woman was nominated by her family for a home makeover worth over £10,000 for her work as a caring mum. Father and son duo Steve and Brad Bonner own Iconic Projects, a family-run construction company in Dorset. Recently, the company
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Cyclist declares 'common sense has prevailed' over Keyhole Bridge
“COMMON sense has prevailed,” Bournemouth’s cycling mayor has said after a settlement was agreed between BCP Council and Cycling UK over Keyhole Bridge. Derek Heritage, the town’s first cycling mayor, has welcomed a “pragmatic solution” between
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Charity shop break-ins 'shocking, appalling and saddening'
WINDOWS of three Christchurch charity shops have been shattered following a string of burglaries. The police received a report at 3.53am on Friday morning, November 24, of a break-in at the PDSA charity shop in Christchurch High Street. Officers
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Firm flies 110 staff to Mediterranean island for training and fine dining
CONSULTANTS at a Bournemouth-based travel firm have been whisked to events in the Mediterranean to benefit from “game changing” training. Not Just Travel flew 110 of its homeworking travel consultants to two simultaneous November events in Pathos
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Serious shortage of housing' in BCP area
THE council’s new draft local plan “does not provide for the housing needs of the area”, a planning consultancy has warned. The draft plan, which was published earlier in November, is in need of “serious scrutiny”, Bournemouth-based Ken Parke
