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Bournemouth nightclub Halo closes doors after 11 years
IT IS THE end of an era for a Bournemouth nightclub that is shutting its doors for the last time after more than a decade. Halo has announced it has entered liquidation after 11 years of nights out due to a combination of a change of student culture
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Neto ‘happy’ with his form this season but will still ‘try to improve’
GOALKEEPER Neto says he is “happy” with the form he has shown for Cherries this season, but insisted: “I try to improve and be better every week.” The club’s captain recently passed 50 Premier League appearances since his move to England last season
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Bournemouth hotel goes into administration
A HOTEL in Bournemouth has gone into administration. Gordon Hotels Limited, trading as The Mercure Bournemouth Queens Hotel and Spa, went into administration on Monday. Philip Dakin and Janet Burt of Kroll Advisory Limited have been appointed
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Dorset business leaders have mixed reactions to spring budget
BUSINESS leaders have had mixed reactions to the Chancellor's spring budget. Jeremy Hunt today announced another 2p cut to National Insurance contributions, with the rate for workers earning between £12,570 and £50,270 being reduced from 10 per
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Poole's Currie brothers make ODI debuts for Scotland
IT WAS a proud moment for the Currie family of Poole as Bradley and Scott made their ODI debuts for Scotland against Canada in the ICC World League Division 2 in Dubai. They lost by seven wickets to the Canadians, but with Bashley (Rydal) left-armer
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Budget 2024: What the National Insurance cut means for you
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced another 2p cut to National Insurance contributions, following a similar move at last year’s autumn statement. He told MPs in his Budget that the rate of national insurance for workers earning between £12,570
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Iraola: Cherries taking their chances the difference against Burnley
CHERRIES boss Andoni Iraola admitted that he feared a repeat of his side having to pay for missed chances during their 2-0 win away at Burnley. Despite only having 25 per cent of possession at Turf Moor, Cherries showed a clinical nature through
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Police searching for missing 57-year-old man after search teams seen in car park
A SEARCH and rescue team sighted in a supermarket car park are searching for a missing 57-year-old man from Poole. Dorset Police received a report raising concern for the welfare of Richard Smith shortly after 11.15am on Tuesday, March 5. Richard
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New tax on vapes announced by Jeremy Hunt in Budget
The Government will introduce a new tax on vapes in a bid to discourage non-smokers from taking up the habit. During his Budget speech, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt told the Commons he was confirming “the introduction of an excise duty on vaping products
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Household Support Fund extended for six months in England
A fund aimed at supporting vulnerable households with the cost of living will be extended a further six months beyond March, the Chancellor said. Jeremy Hunt told the Commons: “Next the Household Support Fund. It was set up on a temporary basis
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Convenience store targeted in late night burglary
AN investigation has been launched after a convenience store in Southbourne was broken into. Police received a report of a burglary at the Co-op in Cranleigh Road at 11.43pm on Friday, March 1. Officers attended and carried out searches of
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Councillor 'has seen children hit by a bus, bounce up and ask for a milkshake'
A COUNCILLOR has been called to apologise after saying she had seen ‘children hit by a bus, bounce up and ask for a milkshake’. Conservative Cllr Bobbie Dove was speaking at a meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Board on February 26 about a report
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Recreation ground flooded following heavy rainfall
Fordingbridge recreation ground has been submerged in flood water following heavy rainfall. The recreation ground lies on the southern side of the flooded River Avon, which has spilt out onto the nearby land. This follows the wettest February
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Poole Town chairman Reeves speaks out after Tubbs' resignation
POOLE Town chairman Chris Reeves admitted that expectations placed on outgoing boss Matt Tubbs were “perhaps a little unrealistic” after it was announced that the former Cherries striker had stepped down from his role at Tatnam Farm. Appointed
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Parents in England face higher fines if kids stay off school without permission
Parents in England face higher fines than ever before if they take their children out of class without permission. If a child misses five days of school for unauthorised absence, the Department for Education (DfE) has said a fine must be considered
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Dorset man 'set for life' after lottery win
A DORSET man is ‘set for life’ after winning in The National Lottery. The man, known only as Mr C, has won £10,000 a month for a year after matching the five main numbers in the Set For Life draw. Mr C played a lucky dip via The National Lottery
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Jeremy Hunt makes changes to 'unfairness' of Child Benefit rules
Changes to the Child Benefit system, previously labelled “unfair” by Martin Lewis, have been announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. In his Budget, Mr Hunt announced that changes would be made to Child Benefit rules which penalise single income families
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Chancellor announces alcohol duty freeze during Budget announcement
Alcohol duties will remain frozen until February 2025, Jeremy Hunt said, with the aim of “backing the great British pub”. The Chancellor told the Commons: “In the autumn statement I froze alcohol duty until August of this year. Without any action
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Drivers to save £50 as fuel duty frozen for 12 months, Chancellor announces
The current 5p cut in fuel duty will be extended for another year, the Chancellor has announced. Revealing his Budget in the House of Commons today, Jeremy Hunt confirmed that the fuel duty cut would remain in place for another year in a move that
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National Insurance rate cut for 27 million workers from next month
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced another 2p cut to National Insurance contributions, following a similar move at last year’s autumn statement. He told MPs in his Budget that the rate of national insurance for workers earning between £12,570
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What is the controversial non-dom tax status and how does it apply in the UK?
Jeremy Hunt is reportedly considering axing the controversial "non-domiciled" tax status to help fund pre-election tax cuts, but what is it? Non-dom tax status is for wealthy overseas individuals and has been highly controversial. In April
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'Shame on you': Vandals slammed for 'maliciously damaging' trees on village green
A PARISH council has hit out at the vandals it suspects ‘maliciously damaged’ trees on a village green. Burton and Winkton Parish Council has now reported several incidents of vandalism to trees on Burton Green. The most recent was a snapped
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What is fuel duty? See the current rates in the UK ahead of spring budget
During the spring and autumn budgets set out by the Chancellor of the Exchequer (currently Jeremy Hunt), many changes to plans for the economy are announced. This can include the likes of pension increases, national insurance cuts and fuel duty
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19-year old who died in crash near named as inquest opens
A 19-YEAR-old who died in a crash near Fordingbridge has been named as an inquest opens into his death. As previously reported, Ewan Seath, of Hyde Gardens, Blandford Forum, was travelling on Alderholt Road on February 26 when he crashed into a
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Bargain hunter reveals when to shop at Asda, Aldi and more for discount stickers
A bargain hunter has explained when to shop at the major supermarkets to make the most of discount sticker bargains. The co-founder of the money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk has rounded up the best times to visit the likes of Lidl, Marks
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Warning to wash these items before eating or risk food poisoning and diarrhoea
Brits have been warned to wash these food items before eating or risk getting food poisoning or diarrhoea. Some produce has a higher risk of germs and pesticides which means they need to be thoroughly washed before consuming. Failure to wash
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Adams steps up injury recovery with minutes for dev squad in 5-0 rout of Colchester
CHERRIES midfielder Tyler Adams stepped up his return from injury with an appearance for Alan Connell’s development squad on Tuesday afternoon, helping the young side to a 5-0 win over Colchester United. Recovering from a hamstring issue, the United
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Search team and police called to incident near supermarket car park
1:45pm Dorset Police have issued an update as they search for a missing 57-year-old man from Poole. Read more here
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A338 blocked after milk float crashes - updates
8:54am The road has now been shut while the vehicle is recovered. X3 - Milk Lorry off road at Burgate Cross
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Road closed due to flooding and traffic being diverted
7:58pm Our traffic feed from INRIX says the road is open but 'just passable'. It says: "Stony Lane both ways just
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Army removes Princess of Wales appearance claim on Trooping the Colour website
The Army previously announced the Princess of Wales, Katie Middleton would be reviewing Trooping the Colour in June but it has since removed these claims. It comes as tickets were being sold on the official website for the June 8 military spectacle
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'Frustrated over parking ticket machines'
AS SOMEONE who does not possess a smartphone, I have been baffled, frustrated and highly infuriated by the ticket machines that have been installed in the majority of car parks. In my opinion, all current ticket machines should be removed and every
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Dorset Wetherspoon pubs to sell ale from across the world
DORSET Wetherspoon pubs will showcase a range of up to 30 ales for a 12-day beer festival. From today, seven pubs in the area will sell ales from across the globe, including from brewers in Taiwan, Germany, USA and Italy. As well as featuring
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'Derelict tramcar was a sight sad indeed'
THE picture of a somewhat derelict Tramcar No 113 was a sad sight indeed. It was the first vehicle in a batch of twenty [numbered 113 to 132] produced by the Brush Electrical Engineering Co. Ltd. in Loughborough during 1926. Tramways in Poole
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How Iraola has transformed Cook into one of Cherries' most important players
ON THIS day three years ago, disaster struck – again. During a 1-1 Championship draw with Preston North End on March 6, 2021, Lewis Cook went down with a knee injury and hobbled off at Deepdale, aided by physio Steve Hard. Boss Jonathan Woodgate
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'Listen to residents' views and give up idealistic agenda'
IF THERE was any doubt that some of the more extreme BCP elected councillors were following an anti motorist agenda the report in the Echo on Feb 29th should put paid to that. Certain elected members have raised concern that lack of consultation
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Pub's quiz night raised hundreds of pounds for its local food bank
A RINGWOOD pub has raised hundreds of pounds for its local food bank. The Railway in Ringwood and its quiz supporters have raised £500 for the Ringwood food bank. The pub has been raising funds since December and will be using the money to
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Man now wanted after 'throwing microwave at bus stop'
A MAN is now wanted after he allegedly threw a microwave at a bus stop. Suleyman Ahmed Sharif, 54, was arrested last summer after he ‘threw a brick and a microwave at a bus stop’ while out late in Bournemouth. Police rushed to Christchurch
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Taxi drivers rubbish 20mph speed limits - warning fares could go up
TAXI drivers in Bournemouth have hit out at BCP Council over its “ridiculous” proposal for default 20mph speed limits across the conurbation. Cabbies have ridiculed the council and its leadership for its “pointless” idea which runs the risk of
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No arrests made two months after stabbing
NO arrests have been made two months after a man was stabbed at a curry house in Bournemouth. Police say they are continuing to investigate an incident at Westbourne Tandoori Indian restaurant in Seamoor Road on December 30. The victim, in
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Shocking images of hospital rampage that shut A&E
SHOCKING images show a man brandishing a fire extinguisher during a hospital rampage where he spat blood at patients. Royal Bournemouth Hospital’s A&E department was forced to evacuate after Christian Liles attacked both staff and patients.
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Students thrive at ‘good’ college in latest Ofsted
STUDENTS ‘thrive’ at inclusive and supportive college, says a new Ofsted report. Brockenhurst College, on Lyndhurst Road, has maintained its good rating, with inspectors praising the positive environment that staff have created. The further
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The Body Shop in Bournemouth to close its doors next week
THE BODY SHOP in Bournemouth town centre will shut its doors for good in seven days, as all items are reduced. It was announced last week the town’s store would face closure along with a further 74 shops, making 489 people jobless. The high
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Ghostbusters car recreated in loving detail
WHEN you think of iconic movie cars, the Ecto-1 from Ghostbusters is likely to be high on everyone’s list. None more so than for Austyn Brown, from Wimborne, who has been a massive fan of the films since he was four and had always dreamed about
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New £1.25million football pitch officially opens
A NEW £1.25million football pitch has officially opened at a Poole leisure centre. Footballers across the conurbation can enjoy perfect playing facilities at Rossmore Leisure Centre, thanks to a £726,000 grant from the Premier League, The FA and
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Funeral for former Cherries chairman Eddie Mitchell to be held this month
THE funeral for former AFC Bournemouth chairman Eddie Mitchell is set to be held this month. Eddie will be remembered at a service at Harbour View Crematorium on March 14. He died peacefully at home on February 17 at the age of 69. Eddie
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'Absolute mess': Vandals kick over council bins and break into ice cream kiosk
RUBBISH was deliberately scattered across a beach after multiple industrial bins were kicked over. Piles of rubbish were left strewn across the seafront at Boscombe beach on Monday, March 4. An ice cream kiosk along the seafront also suffered
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Man said 'I am pure evil' as he trapped woman in flat and beat her 'for hours'
A MAN left his girlfriend “bruised from head to toe” after launching a prolonged attack “of the upmost ferocity”. Jaden O’Donnell told his victim he was “pure evil” as he punched her, strangled her, bit her, and smothered her with a dressing gown
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Thief repeatedly targeted Co-op store over 18 months
A MAN who repeatedly stole from a convenience store over a 18-month period has avoided jail. Graham Ridealgh, 51, accumulated numerous charges of theft after stealing goods from the Co-op store in Belle Vue Road, Southbourne, between August 2022
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Hotel faced 'horrific consequences' of forced closure
A BOURNEMOUTH hotel said it has faced ‘absolutely horrific consequences’ since the council ordered its closure. Owners of the Hinton Firs Hotel in Manor Road argue the closure order should have never been granted. BCP Council sought a closure