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Road blocked after car overturns during rush hour
A DORSET road is currently closed after a car has overturned on a countryside lane. Officers were alerted to a report of a 'car that had left the road' at around 3.51pm. Emergency services are on the scene. A spokesperson for Dorset Police
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Tories 'pursuing the socialist way', Dorset MP says
A DORSET MP has bemoaned Jeremy Hunt’s adoption of the “socialist way” despite the party “staring down the barrel of a gun”. Richard Drax said the Tories needed “crystal clear blue water” between them and Labour, but the chancellor had pursued
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Luton gearing up for 'emotional' return to face Cherries
ROB Edwards says it is going to be “emotional” returning to Vitality Stadium with Luton Town tomorrow. The Hatters boss brings his side to face Cherries, a rearranged fixture after the original match was abandoned following the collapse of the
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Two rushed to hospital after serious crash near Lymington
TWO PEOPLE have been taken to hospital after a serious crash on a busy countryside road. The crash involved a silver Land Rover Discovery and a White Hyundai Ioniq. The road was temporarily closed whilst emergency services dealt with the incident
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Private jet and yachts seized after raid into alleged £76 million fraud
A PROPERTY in Dorset was raided as part of an investigation into an alleged £76 million fraud involving luxury care homes. Officers raided a home in St Leonards as part of an investigation into the Carlauren Group. One person was arrested at
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30,000 packets of cigarettes seized from Bournemouth shop
MORE than 30,000 packets of cigarettes were seized from one Bournemouth shop during a raid by HMRC and police. Officers from Dorset Police, BCP Council, Trading Standards and HMRC found a “significant issue” with illicit cigarette sales.
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Luton boss Edwards provides injury update ahead of trip to Cherries
LUTON Town boss Rob Edwards issued an injury update ahead of his side’s trip to Cherries on Wednesday night (7.30pm). Cherries welcome the Hatters back to the south coast for a second time this campaign, the first meeting between the two teams
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Images show cars smashed after hitting animals
TWELVE vehicles were stopped in the New Forest as part of a crackdown on cars hitting animals. Police officers said the cars were going more than the 40mph speed limit in Matley Wood, between Lyndhurst and Beaulieu. As part of the stop on
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Iraola says it would be ‘amazing’ to see Lockyer back at Vitality Stadium
ANDONI Iraola says it would be “amazing" if Tom Lockyer does return to Vitality Stadium tomorrow evening. Cherries’ Premier League fixture against Luton Town was abandoned in December, after Hatters captain Lockyer collapsed off the ball. He
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'We are in a battle' - Cherries very much fighting the same as Luton says Iraola
ANDONI Iraola believes Cherries are in the same boat as Luton, stating: “Almost all the teams, we are in a battle.” Cherries welcome Luton Town back to Vitality Stadium for a rearranged Premier League clash tomorrow evening (7.30pm) following the
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Iraola: No concerns over Solanke's availability for Luton clash
CHERRIES boss Andoni Iraola is confident talisman Dominic Solanke will be fit to lead the line against Luton Town tomorrow evening. The Hatters return to Vitality Stadium (7.30pm) in a rearranged fixture, the original match abandoned back in December
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Free Wi-Fi extended to more areas of Boscombe
FREE Wi-Fi in Boscombe is being extended across the area. The ‘Smart Place’ programme by BCP Council was rolled out last September and only covered the seafront. But now the network has been extended to Boscombe Crescent, Churchill Gardens
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Arrest made after burglary that cost business thousands
AN ARREST has been made after men broke into a Bournemouth town centre bar and stole thousands of pounds worth of alcohol. A man broke into 1812 in Exeter Road while three other men stayed outside the premises on December 27. At around 4.45am
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New 'double council tax' rule to be introduced next month - all you need to know
A council tax rule change being dubbed the ‘double council tax’ change is set to come into force from next month. The UK government has confirmed that from April 1 there will be stricter rules for some empty houses in England. Council tax on
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Drivers issued warning after DVLA confirm date of 'significant' rule change
Drivers in the UK have been issued an urgent warning by experts after the DVLA confirmed the exact date a “significant rule change” would kick in. If we plan to get behind the wheel in more than 140 countries, including Australia and Canada, we
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Man suddenly dies after medical incident at petrol station
A MAN'S death is being treated as unexplained after a medical incident at a petrol station. Several ambulances and police cars were seen at the Esso Garage Ringwood. A spokeswoman for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said: "We were
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'Felt something pop' - Tennis star Burrage undergoes further surgery
JODIE Burrage will miss the next “few months” of the season after undergoing wrist surgery. The British number two, schooled in Bournemouth, revealed the news on Instagram, posting a picture from her hospital bed with her left arm in a sling.
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Man still on police bail nine months after 13 vehicles were torched
POLICE have extended bail for a suspect as they continue to investigate 13 car fires in Wimborne. The cars were set alight across the Broadstone, Wimborne and Merley areas in the early hours of Monday, May 15, 2023 - more than nine months back.
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Totton dump Cherries out of Hampshire Senior Cup
CHERRIES’ hopes of reaching another Hampshire Senior Cup final were dashed as they fell to a 3-1 defeat against AFC Totton. Alan Connell’s development squad trailed 3-0 at Snows Stadium, before Dominic Sadi pulled a goal back, but the damage had
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Up to 30 minutes of delays after road closure
9:22am m1 m2 18 - Branksome Wood Road closure has caused traffic that normally uses that road to use Pooe Road instead
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Works underway to repair 'dangerous' 8 metre pothole caused by floodwater
EMERGENCY repairs are being carried out to a road in Christchurch after it became swamped with flood water. A section of the carriageway running under the bridge at Stony Lane in Burton is being re-surfaced today. Heavy flooding last week lifted
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'Take action now': Flood alerts issued across BCP this morning
RESIDENTS have been told to “take action now” as flood alerts are issued across the conurbation. Alerts are in place this morning for parts of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. In Poole, there is a flood alert for Poole Harbour and tidal
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REVIEW: The Full Monty, Lighthouse, Poole
CAN it really be a quarter of a century since the unlikely hit movie about a group of unemployed lads in Sheffield, mostly former steel workers, who formed a male striptease act in order to make some money? Indeed it is. Back in 1997 Simon Beaufoy
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Drivers issued warning after DVLA confirm date of 'significant' rule change
Drivers in the UK have been issued an urgent warning by experts after the DVLA confirmed the exact date a “significant rule change” would kick in. If we plan to get behind the wheel in more than 140 countries, including Australia and Canada, we
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'Neighbourhood policing at its best': Officer finds man in toilet with stolen whisky
A MAN was found in a ladies’ toilet with three bottles of stolen whisky. Bournemouth Police’s PCSO Harold’s investigation led to the discovery on Monday, March 11. The bottles were found to be linked to a theft from a shop over the weekend.
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Warning to motorbike owners after rise in thefts
A RISE in thefts of mopeds, scooters and motorcycles has been reported by police in Poole. Poole Police has warned many of the thefts are occurring in the early hours of the morning, with it taking just “a matter of seconds” for thieves to make
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Food labels on British products set to change to ‘help customers’ under new plans
Food labels are set to be made clearer to help customers buy “high quality” British food under new plans unveiled by the government. A consultation, first announced at the Oxford Farming Conference in January (which runs until May 7), will consider
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Repair work on long groyne set to begin in April
REPAIR work on a long groyne is set to begin in April. BCP Council started on-site preparations for the work to repair and upgrade the Hengistbury Head Long Groyne on March 11. The groyne plays a critical role in reducing coastal flooding and
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'We need to scrutinise political promises'
THE public will, for six weeks, be able to comment on BCP's Draft Local Plan after 19th March. Southbourne Forum's March 8th well-attended public meeting discussed some of the details and all were urged by councillors to comment. It was stressed it's
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Agency workers fill every children's social care vacancy in BCP
AGENCY workers filled every vacancy in children's social care services in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole last year, new figures show. Department for Education figures show there were 114.9 full-time-equivalent agency workers in children's
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Beach festival announces sizzling summer line-up
A BEACH festival has announced a sizzling line-up for this summer. Chart-topper Dizzee Rascal will headline the Sandfest when it returns to Sandbanks on Sunday, July 14. The MC and rapper, who is known for his hits Bonkers, Dance wiv Me and
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Law firm 'delighted' to welcome four new hires
A BOURNEMOUTH-based law firm has welcomed four new hires to the team. Steele Raymond has hired four new employees across its Commercial Property, Residential Development, Property Litigation and Estate Planning and Tax teams. The four new hires
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'Plant based food zones could save children'
THE subject of 20mph speed limits, the flaky evidence and the predetermined consultation outcomes – comments like “I never voted for this”, "BCP are simply anti car”, "just another step towards 15 Minute Cities”, “Fill the potholes first”, and numerous
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Inventor of prawn cocktail went to Bournemouth school
Bournemouth High School was founded in 1886 by Mary Broad, a pioneer of girls' education. Broad aimed to provide a first-class liberal education, similar to top boys' schools, at reasonable fees for daughters of the professional classes. She
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‘Very good player to have’ – Iraola on hopes for Anthony after Leeds loan
ANDONI Iraola is looking forward to welcoming Jaidon Anthony back to Cherries in the summer, insisting: “He is a very good player to have in the squad.” Anthony is currently on a season-long loan at Leeds United in the Championship, after a surprise
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Plans for second event to run alongside Christchurch Food Festival
A SECOND food-themed event is set to run alongside this year’s Christchurch Food Festival. Christchurch Business Improvement District (BID) has announced plans to put on its very own ‘Food Fest Local’ over the same May weekend. While Christchurch
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Café owner in 'frustrating battle' with council over outdoor seating
AN INDEPENDENT café in Christchurch is facing a “frustrating” battle with the council over its outdoor seating. Cuckoos Coffee Bar in Pound Lane has been told by BCP Council to reduce the number of tables and chairs it has outside the front.
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In The Dock: Drug driving, assaults and withholding information from police
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: KASSANDRA TAYLOR, 30 and of no fixed address, admitted failing to comply with the supervision requirements imposed following her release from prison. She was jailed for seven days.
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WATCH: Neighbourhood terrorised by mystery egg thrower
A NEIGHBOURHOOD in Charminster has turned to the police for help after being terrorised by ‘unnerving’ and ‘strange’ activity. Households in Stewart Road and Bennett Road have woken up to random bricks left outside their homes and eggs smeared
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Former explosives factory among Dorset heritage sites at risk
DORSET IS known for its various historic sites and popular beauty spots, but over the years there have been complications in restoring these places to their natural glory. The Heritage at Risk (HAR) programme helps to recognise the overall state
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Veterans can now apply for new life changing mobility fund
WAR VETERANS in Dorset can now apply for life-altering mobility support to improve their quality of life. Military charity Help for Heroes and Blesma, a limbless veterans charity helped fund the new initiative which will become life-changing for
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Siblings lose mother in heartbreaking turn of events
DORSET siblings who lost their mother in a tragic turn of events are fundraising for a brain tumour charity in her memory. Sonya and Tanya Kosinksi lost their mother Joyce in what they described a “traumatic time” for the whole family. Joyce