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110 tonne diggers to be given police escort to Hengistbury Head
Two 'huge' excavators will be given police escort to Hengistbury Head tomorrow to help with work on the long groyne. BCP Council have stated that police escort will be given to two 110 tonne excavators on March 21 on their way to help repair and
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Rush hour delays after loose manhole cover
4:41pm This screengrab from AA shows the extent of delays. 4
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Property given closure order after multiple reports of antisocial behaviour
PEOPLE have been banned from entering a property in Bournemouth after multiple reports of anti-social behaviour. Bournemouth Police have secured a closure order for a property on Frances Road. Officers secured a closure order for a property
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Woman 'sexually assaulted two nightclub-goers in Bournemouth venue'
A SEX offender attacked two women in the toilets of a nightclub 19 days apart, a court heard. Jennifer Mallee pounced on her first victim while she was in a zombie-like state after her drink was spiked, it is alleged. Mallee locked the 22-year-old
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Lib Dem leader says party will 'take lot of councillors off Tories' in May
LIB Dem leader Ed Davey has said Dorset is a place where his party can “take a lot of councillors off the Conservatives”. On May 2, Dorset Council area residents will go to the polls in the local elections, with the entire county also voting on
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Wanted man arrested after multiple burglaries in Ringwood
A WANTED man has been arrested following a burglary at a football club. Ringwood Town Football Club reported a break-in to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary over the weekend. On March 19, a 36-year-old man from Southampton was arrested
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Police search for missing woman Emma Lauder
Officers received a report raising concern for the welfare of Emma Lauder after she was last in Spetisbury area before 12pm on Wednesday, March 20. Emma is described as five feet four inches tall and of medium to large build with short dark hair
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Southwestern Railway to strike in April over pay dispute
SOUTH Western Railway has announced an upcoming strike over a long-running pay dispute. Passengers across Dorset are urged to check before they travel ahead of the strike. Members of train drivers' union Aslef will hold a rolling programme
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Dolphins suffer another defeat on the road
STRUGGLING Poole Town suffered another defeat on the road, going down 2-0 at Hendon. Three days on from being soundly beaten 4-0 at Winchester City, interim boss James Ellis took his Dolphins side to face another mid-table side in Southern League
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Car smashes into BT cabinet and causes 'absolute nightmare' for neighbours
MORE than 100 people are without internet after a car smashed into a BT cabinet. On Saturday, March 16, 2024, a car containing two people crashed into an electricity box in Gordon Road, Wimborne. Residents have reported they have been without
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Man charged with drink driving after car crashes into public toilets
A POOLE man has been charged with drink driving after allegedly crashing into public toilets in Ashley Cross. Angelo Jorascu, 30, from Poole, has been charged following the incident that happened at public toilets on Ashley Cross Green, Poole.
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Flat left an "absolute wreck" after fire breaks out in block
RESIDENTS of a Branksome flat building which caught on fire have been left shaken but praised the 'professionalism' of firefighters and their quick response to the blaze. A flat on the fifth floor caught fire and caused a large emergency service
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Car found engulfed in flames on A338 layby
A CAR was found engulfed in flames in the layby of a busy dual carriageway after a late-night fire. The incident happened on the A338 Spur Road at around 8pm last night, March 19. The road was closed while emergency services dealt with the
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'Incredibly proud' - Liverpool confirm appointment of Hughes as sporting director
LIVERPOOL have announced Richard Hughes will join the club as their new sporting director. It was confirmed earlier this month Hughes will depart Cherries after a decade of service behind the scenes. He has been in his current role of technical
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HMRC announce major change that will affect millions from April
HMRC has announced permanent changes which will include closing one of its helplines for months. HMRC said changes to helpline services to encourage people to go online first have been successfully trialled over the past year and are being rolled
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DWP Universal Credit payments to increase next month - what you will get
Millions of people in who receive Universal Credit will see their payments from the Department for Work and Pensions increase next month. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that DWP Universal Credit payments would be rising in the new financial year
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If you suffer with Asthma or 23 other conditions you could be owed £184 per week
Asthma sufferers in the UK, as well as those with 23 other health conditions, are being urged to check if they could be owed hundreds of pounds from the Government. Brits suffering from conditions that affect their respiratory system could be eligible
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'They are thieves and criminals': Martin Lewis' warning to fans over new scam
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to fans after criminals began using his likeness in scam adverts. The Money Saving Expert doesn’t appear in adverts and stressed that if you saw his face or name associated with one it would be a scam. Currently
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Nurses, teachers and emergency workers priced out of rural renting
Urgent action is being called for as people on middle incomes are forced to pay more than a third of their wages on rent. People on middle incomes, such as teachers and nurses, are being squeezed out of renting in rural towns and villages in Dorset
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Greggs stores hit by technical issues
GREGGS stores across the UK have been hit by technical issues preventing them from accepting payments, forcing some to close. IT outages affected the bakery chain’s branches on Wednesday morning, causing some to put up temporary “closed” notices
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Panels stolen from van in broad daylight
ITEMS were stolen from a van in broad daylight. The panels were taken from a silver van that was parked in Lydford Gardens in Bournemouth on Thursday, March 14. They were taken between 8am and 2pm. Police officers investigating the theft
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TV star Paul O'Grady donates £50,000 to orangutan conservation charity
A NEW Forest conservation charity has received a gift of tens of thousands in beloved TV star Paul O'Grady's will. Orangutan Appeal UK, a charity committed to the protection of critically endangered orangutans and their habitat in Brockenhurst,
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Traffic 'gridlocked' with delays of over 45 minutes
10:48am Traffic has eased but remains congested around the road works:
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Volunteers help maintain steps towards tourist hotspot
A GROUP of volunteers helped to maintain a picturesque Dorset attraction. Volunteers were helping Lulworth Rangers over the winter to maintain the steps down to the beach at Durdle Door. Due to the coastline’s nature, rangers reported that
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Wessex impress to reach semi-finals of National Cup
WESSEX Volleyball Club impressed as they reached the semi-finals of the under-15s boys National Cup. Travelling to Kettering for the day of last eight action, Bournemouth-based Wessex collected wins against Newcastle and Dartford, before falling
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UK inflation falls to 3.4 per cent, the lowest level in more than two years
Inflation has fallen to its lowest level in more than two years, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The growth in food prices across the UK eased in February, with the Consumer Price Index dropping to 3.4 per cent, down from
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Princess of Wales’ medical records ‘tried to be viewed by hospital staff’
A data watchdog has reportedly launched an investigation into claims Kate Middleton’s private medical records were attempted to be viewed by staff at The London Clinic. It comes after the Princess of Wales attended the private hospital on January
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Band announces warm-up show in Bournemouth
ALTERNATIVE rock band James have announced a warm-up show in Bournemouth for their forthcoming arena tour. The outfit will perform at the 02 Academy in Boscombe on Wednesday, May 29. Tickets will be available to buy from 9.30am on Friday, March
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Buses on 'most scenic route' increase services
BUSES on what has been described as one of the most scenic routes in the country will return earlier than usual this year. The Jurassic Breezer 3, travelling between Wool, Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, will return on Friday, March 29. Normally
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Small claims cases taking less time to go to trial in BCP
SMALL claims cases took less time to go to trial in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole last year, new figures show. Ministry of Justice figures show the average time it took for such claims to go to trial between October and December in Bournemouth
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Italian bakery and kitchen 'thriving in competitive market'
BOSSES at an Italian business have said their shops are “thriving in a competitive market” after they scooped a host of awards. The Italian Group, comprising The Italian Kitchen and The Italian Bakery, has shops in Wareham and Swanage. The
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Blade Runner Live in Concert coming to Bournemouth
CULT classic Blade Runner will be presented live in concert in Bournemouth as part of a UK tour. The 2007 final cut of Ridley Scott's multi-Academy nominated film will be presented on a vast HD screen, while Vangelis’ synthesiser-led score will
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Dad climbing 1.48km to combat climate change
A MAN is climbing 1.48km across the month of his birthday to raise awareness of climate change. Chris Horan, from Corfe Mullen, is fundraising for Friends of the Earth and aims to climb this distance after 2023 was 1.48 degrees Celsius warmer than
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'Concerns over loss of car parks'
CONCERN has been expressed over the wisdom of reducing the availability of car parking spaces by local governments, especially for those who rely upon attracting visitors and where any public transport facilities are irrelevant / unhelpful. In
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£1m milestone for charity set up in Royal Marine's memory
A CHARITY founded 16 years ago in memory of a Royal Marine who gave his life in Afghanistan is marking an incredible milestone. The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation has now given away more than £1m to help young people pursue their dreams
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Poole resident to appear in Antiques Roadshow
A POOLE resident will appear on this weekend’s episode of the television show Antiques Roadshow. The BBC series will be in Swanage on Sunday’s episode featuring Diana Barzilay alongside her sister Evie Hill. Experts will unearth their family
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Film telling story of first British woman to swim channel extends cinema stay
A FILM telling the story of the first British woman to swim the channel has extended its stay at a Bournemouth cinema due to demand. Independent film Vindication Swim was released on International Women’s Day and dives into the life of Mercedes
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Iraola: Kelly is pushing hard to return from injury despite uncertain future
CHERRIES boss Andoni Iraola rejected the suggestion that Lloyd Kelly is avoiding the risk of impacting a future move by being overly cautious with an injury, stating “he’s the first one that wants to play”. Kelly has entered the final months of
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Hotel's new multi-million-pound bar/cafe opens - and passers-by are welcome
TRAVELODGE has unveiled its new multi-million-pound café at one of its Poole hotels. Named 85 Bar Café, a nod to 1985 when the first Travelodge hotel first opened, bosses have overhauled the old eatery. Along with 85 Bar Café, there is a
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Victorian locomotives to chug through Purbeck on 'nostalgic' weekend
FOUR steam trains will chug through Purbeck at the end of this week in a nostalgic and evocative Victorian weekend. The team at the Swanage Railway will be celebrating the era with two unique steam locomotives from the 1880s and the 1890s hauling
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Housing firm applies to be struck off and dissolved
THE housing management firm Poole Housing Partnership (PHP) has formally applied to be struck off the register. The council-owned firm will finally be dissolved after its staff and assets were transferred to BCP Homes in July 2022 following the
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Another popular air festival display pulls out of 2024
ANOTHER regular display at the Bournemouth Air Festival has pulled out of this year’s three-day event. The Tigers Army Parachute team will not be attending the air festival because of a “reform of the army parachute display teams” for this year
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Council's Safety Valve proposal asked for too much money from the government
THE council’s Safety Valve proposal asked for too much money from the government. As reported, the government rejected the council’s 15-year proposal to join the controversial scheme. A letter from the Department for Education released on March
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Plans lodged for flats and new houses in High Street
PLANS have been lodged to build two small houses behind, and three flats above, a shop in Poole High Street. Briton House Properties Limited has applied for listed building consent for the scheme for 98 High Street. If approved, the owners
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'Absolutely disgraceful': Furious gallery owner handed parking ticket after crash
A RINGWOOD man is furious after being issued a parking ticket whilst emergency services pulled a smashed car out of his gallery. Calvin Smith is the owner of Westover Gallery, a store in High Street, Ringwood, that was recently destroyed after
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Poole Harbour oil spill 'cost businesses in surrounding area £570k'
LAST year’s oil spill in Poole Harbour is believed to have cost businesses £570k, a new report has claimed. Businesses operating in and around the harbour as a source of income are estimated to have resulted in a net loss of £570,584 of gross
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Tributes paid to 'massive Volkswagen fan' and builder
TRIBUTES have been paid to a Bournemouth builder and 'massive Volkswagen campervan fan'. Martin Cocorachio, from Kinson, who has been described as a 'wonderful brother' and family man, has passed away from cancer at age 64. Martin and his
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Seagull killed by ‘youths with slingshot’
A SEAGULL has died after it was allegedly shot at with a slingshot by a group of youths in Poole. A resident in Sixpenny Close, and her young daughter, witnessed the bird being shot before the group reportedly fled from the scene. Neighbour
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Plans unveiled for commemorative D-Day event in Christchurch
CHRISTCHURCH Town Council has unveiled its plans for a commemorative ‘D-Day:80’ event at Christchurch Quay. The event will mark the 80th anniversary of the historic D-Day landings, honouring the bravery and sacrifices made by those who served during