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David Walliam's Awful Auntie to come to Poole live on stage
DAVID Walliams' Awful Auntie will come to Poole after being made into a new production. Bestselling children's author and comedian, David Walliams, has teamed up with Birmingham Stage Company for the new production. His fourth book to be
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Major emergency response after high rise flat fire
TWELVE fire engines and 65 firefighters are currently responding to a large fire in a fifth-floor flat in Poole. Over 20 people have been evacuated from the area. The road is temporarily closed whilst emergency services deal with the incident
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Ford feels race style of ‘enthusiastic’ Hagon can make him a ‘fan favourite’ at Poole
DANNY Ford feels Sam Hagon’s approach to racing could see him develop into a “fan favourite” at Poole Pirates. The 19-year-old is set to feature at reserve for Pirates during the 2024 season, which gets underway at Wimborne Road against Oxford
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'Avoid the area' - Road closed after flat fire
6:52pm The fire is believed to have happened at Pine Park Mansions.
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Long delays after hole appears on Bournemouth road
6:53pm AA now says: "Delays on A3049 Wallisdown Road both ways at Talbot Drive in the construction area due to temporary
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Young Cherries’ fightback in vain as Tractor Boys take the points
CHERRIES battled back from two goals behind, only to go on and lose 4-2 against Ipswich Town in the under-21s Professional Development League. Former Ipswich player Alan Connell saw his side trailing 2-0 at half-time at Portman Road, to a brace
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‘Fall off a cliff’ – Adams says injury saw his world ‘flipped upside down’
TYLER Adams says he “kind of enjoyed” the recent spell out of the spotlight, describing his time out injured as being like a “fall off a cliff” and becoming “irrelevant”. Adams last week made his first Premier League appearance in more than a year
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Ted Baker calls in administrators putting hundreds of jobs at risk
Owners of high street chain Ted Baker have moved to push its British operations into administration, putting hundreds of jobs at risk. The move is expected to result in store closures and job losses, Sky News has reported. It comes 18 months
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Crashed car 'dumped' on Ashley Cross Green for more than a week
A CRASHED car has been 'dumped' outside a public toilet block for days, say business owners. The crashed Peugeot 206 has been left outside Ashley Cross Green's public toilets for more than a week with no sign anyone is coming to move it. The
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‘Amazing journey’ - Chairman Paul Lucas to step down at Bashley
PAUL Lucas says it is with a “heavy heart” he will be stepping down as Bashley chairman at the end of the season. The announcement was made on Monday evening, with Bash “now actively seeking somebody to ensure the club remains on the upward path
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Boy, 3, injured after crash with SUV during school run
A THREE-YEAR-OLD child was rushed to hospital this morning after a crash with an SUV during the school run. The boy was outside Talbot primary school in Talbot Drive in Wallisdown, Poole, at around 8.20am8on Tuesday, March 19. However, he
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Iraola: Cherries not yet in a position where they can give youngsters minutes
CHERRIES are not yet in a position where they can consider giving opportunities to their young talents, according to head coach Andoni Iraola. With 35 points from 28 games, Cherries are sitting comfortably in the Premier League table in 13th.
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IN FULL: Letter sent to council rejecting Safety Valve proposal
BCP Council’s Safety Valve proposal has been refused by the Department for Education, meaning the authority will not be joining the controversial scheme. A letter outlining the update on the negotiations between the council and the government was
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Ringwood's Nationwide temporarily closed after 'health and safety issue'
NATIONWIDE in Ringwood has temporarily closed its doors over ‘health and safety issues’. It is unclear when the bank will reopen to customers. A sign on the storefront reads: “Due to unforeseen health and safety issues, we are temporarily unable
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Tory councillor quits seat - triggering fresh by-election
A TORY councillor has stepped down from her role after 17 years. May Haines, who has served as the Canford Cliffs ward councillor since 2007, quit on Monday night, March 18, triggering a by-election. The resignation leaves fellow ward councillor
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When and where Cherries’ 13 internationals are in action this month
CHERRIES again have a host of players heading away to represent their countries this month, across a variety of competitions. In Europe, the big focus is on the play-offs to qualify for this summer’s European Championship in Germany. Wales
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'Do not eat': Metal found in Aldi product which 'may have been tampered with'
Aldi is recalling one of its products which “may have been tampered with” and may now contain metal. The supermarket, and Signature Flatbreads UK, is recalling the Village Bakery 8 Tortilla Wraps White packet because of the health risk. They
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RECAP: Child involved in crash with car near school
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Award-winning photographer focuses on life in the New Forest
An award-winning photographer is set to publish a new book that focuses on life in the New Forest. Steve Poole is a former Fleet Street snapper whose subjects have included Kate Moss, Sir David Attenborough, and Dame Helen Mirren. His work has
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'Shock' as only £50,000 for Dorset's annual road safety budget
A Dorset councillor said he was “shocked” to discover the general budget for Dorset's road safety team is just 50k a year. Cllr Nick Ireland, who is also chairman of Osmington Parish Council, was liaising with Tony Burden, road safety manager for
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Which supermarket pays the most? Pay rates at Aldi, Tesco, Asda and more
Several major supermarkets have increased their rate of pay over recent months but how much does each one pay? Aldi, Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's are among the retailers who have recently increased their wages. The rise is part of preparations
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Martin Lewis issues urgent DVLA fine warning to 2 million drivers
Martin Lewis has warned drivers who passed their test before 2015 to make a “quick check” now to avoid a £1,000 fine. The Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has found that more than two million licences may be out of date, putting drivers
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Warning issued to homeowners over 'huge' fines over trimming trees
Homeowners in the UK have been issued a warning about the 'huge' fines they could face for trimming trees. A team of experts has urged Brits to check if any trees in their gardens are protected before carrying out any pruning. They have been
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135 postcodes hit with a power cut in Bournemouth
MORE than 2000 people have been hit with a power outage in Bournemouth this morning. The Scottish and Southern Electricity Network (SSE) reported that 135 postcodes between BH10 and BH8 have been affected by the power loss. The outage was
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Cuckolded husband punched wife's rugby-playing lover
A cuckolded husband who put up with his wife's 'multiple affairs' finally snapped and punched her rugby-playing new lover, a court heard. David Lukey, an aerospace engineer, flew into a rage when he returned to the family home in Blandford to
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These are the 7 'silent' signs of house damage you need to look out for this spring
'Tis the season to DIY so if you're planning a little Spring cleaning and maintenance, these are seven 'silent' signs of house damage you need to look out for. After the rotten winter weather, many of us will be considering doing some home renovations
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How to claim compensation if your car is damaged by a pothole in the UK
Driving around the UK can be a treacherous task for motorists with potholes being a common sight on roads across the country. The number of potholes on British roads has surged in recent years, seeing the number of callouts for stranded drivers
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A popular rock band are to play in Bournemouth
ROCK band The Libertines have announced a major UK tour which will come to Bournemouth this year. The band is returning with the release of their newest album, All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade, on April 5, 2024. The Libertines have extended
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Busy road closed due to 'unplanned roadworks'
2:46pm BCP Council said earlier the emergency work is being carried out by SSE. A spokesperson said it will be cleared
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New website launched for neurodivergent people in Dorset
A NEW website will launch in Neurodiversity Celebration Week (18-24 March) to support Dorset’s neurodivergent community. The new Dorset Neurodiversity Hub (www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk/neurodiversity) will provide an accessible, credible source of information
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Satisfaction for Morebus passengers among highest in UK
PASSENGER satisfaction on Morebus’ buses is among the highest in the country, according to independent watchdog Transport Focus. Ninety per cent of those travelling on buses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole – mostly made up of Morebus buses
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'I feel gutted for Dom Solanke'
IN FORM Dom Solanke has been omitted by Gareth Southgate from the latest England squad to face Belgium and Brazil. Despite having a stellar season, despite scoring 15 premiership goals and despite being in the form of his life. Solanke has
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'Concerns over illegal electric scooters'
THREE years ago when the currant Dorset PCC was elected , he made us aware that one of his top priorities was , and I assume still is “road safety”. At that time I was becoming increasingly concerned at what appeared to be an increasing number
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'BCP should adopt same recycling scheme as Malta'
IN this day and age of trying to recycle everything. Why does our great councils of Dorset not adopt a scheme that Malta has adopted. The residents there take their plastic and glass waste to recycling hubs at every village or town. They
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Nest boxes for endangered birds added to retirement community development
A RETIREMENT community developer has added nest boxes for an endangered bird species. McCarthy Stone has added four of the specialist boxes for swifts, which migrate thousands of miles from Africa to the UK in early May. The number of swifts
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Fund to improve community halls and fund social action projects returns
A FUND has returned for the second year that will improve community halls and fund social action projects. Dorset Community Foundation and BCP Council have partnered for the second year of the BCP Thriving Communities Fund. This gives grants
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This was one of Bournemouth's earliest houses
It was one of the earliest houses built in Bournemouth, later demolished to make way for the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) In approximately 1860, the Russian intellectual Aleksandr Ivanovich Herzen rented the residence along with Malwida
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Iraola: Cherries will have to 'risk' rushing back injured players before season ends
CHERRIES will have to start rushing players back from injury according to Andoni Iraola in a bid to add as many points to their total as possible before the end of the season. After the international break, Cherries have 10 Premier League games
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Petrol station workers 'locked out' after failed attempted break-in
AN ATTEMPTED break-in of a petrol station left its owners locked out. Thieves tried to smash their way into the Texaco garage in Ringwood Road, Verwood on Monday morning, March 18. Workers were unable to open the shop this morning before
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Poole company grows 1,500 per cent in four years
AWARD-WINNING Poole-based finance software platform iplicit has been named among the UK’s top 20 fastest-growing companies. iplicit was launched in 2019 to cater for organisations that were struggling with outdated on-premise accounting software
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Residents win fight against scheme which would have 'devalued' homes
RESIDENTS have won a battle against a developer who wanted to add an extra two storeys to their apartment block. Plans to expand Cedar Manor, in Poole Road, Westbourne, with 18 new flats have been refused by BCP Council’s planning officers.
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Man sails around 262 islands in boat the size of two bath-tubs
A MUDEFORD father who sailed around 262 islands over four years, in a boat the size of two bath-tubs has scooped a national award from Cancer Research UK. Retired air traffic controller Ken Fowler received the 'Fundraising Volunteer of the Year
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Flight to Barbados takes off from Bournemouth Airport
SOME 300 passengers flew to Barbados directly from Bournemouth Airport on an exclusively chartered flight. Travel agent Hays Travel took the holidaymakers to their tropical cruise in the Caribbean on the ‘door to door’ flight. Hays Travel
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Mum and dad set up charity after daughter diagnosed with rare genetic condition
A MUM and dad have set up a charity after their daughter was diagnosed with a genetic condition that affects just 160 people across the world. Sienna Hutchings, from Wimborne, is one of only 15 people in the UK to have Champ1 and was diagnosed
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'Hospitality is on its knees': Fine dining restaurant fights to remain open
A FINE dining restaurant owner says the hospitality industry is on its knees but that he will 'fight until it's not worth fighting anymore'. Jan Bretschneider, co-owner and head chef of the award-winning Restaurant Roots, took to social media to
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Tacos on the quay: Dancing Moose partners open Mexican kiosk
A new Mexican food kiosk has opened on Poole Quay run by the former chef and manager of Wimborne's Dancing Moose. Chefs Sam Ogden, 34, and Molly Horwood, 29, have opened a new Mexican food business 'The Other Guy's Kitchen' in the kiosks at Poole
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Former Echo employee celebrates 70th wedding anniversary
A BOURNEMOUTH couple are set to celebrate more than seven decades of happiness together. Michael Le Brocq, 91, will celebrate his 70th wedding anniversary with his wife, Merle Le Brocq, 90, on March 27. The couple married in 1954 while Michael
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BCP move seasonal charge date in Highcliffe car park
HIGHCLIFFE residents have been left annoyed by a decision to bring forward seasonal charges in a car park. BCP Council has initiated seasonal charges at Highcliffe cliff top car park from April 1 to March 14. The car park is free during certain
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Hand-built 'bug city' repeatedly vandalised in gardens
A HANDMADE 'bug city' is being repeatedly vandalised at a pond and gardens in Bournemouth. In the quiet oasis of Coy Pond Garden, a miniature 'Bug City' skyline has been constructed on a couple of large tree stumps. The coy pond and gardens