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Zabarnyi and Ukraine come from behind late on to defeat Bosnia & Herzegovina
ILLIA Zabarnyi’s hopes of playing at this summer’s Euros remained alive in dramatic fashion as two late goals were enough for Ukraine to overcome Bosnia & Herzegovina 2-1 in their league B play-off semi-final. Cherries defender Zabarnyi played
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Cherries trio help Wales move one step closer to Euros with win over Finland
A TRIO of Cherries played their part as Wales took one step closer to qualifying for this summer’s Euros in Germany with a 4-1 win over Finland in their league A play-off semi-final. Goals from Cherries’ David Brooks, Neco Williams, Harry Wilson
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'Dorset needs Marianne': Former charity CEO bids to become crime commissioner
THE FORMER CEO of a major Dorset charity has announced her candidacy for Police and Crime Commissioner of Dorset. Marianne Storey has officially launched her campaign for the role of Dorset Police Crime and Commissioner to unseat incumbent David
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Christie: Cherries are in a 'really good place' heading into final part of the season
CHERRIES midfielder Ryan Christie felt it was important for his side to go into the international break with a win, sharing his hopes that it can serve as a platform for the final part of the campaign. Despite trailing by three goals at half time
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REVIEW: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, O2 Academy Bournemouth
This, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds' (NGHFB) second outing in the BCP area in two nights, is billed as a warm-up gig for his Teenage Cancer Trust performance at The Royal Albert Hall later this week. Its also his second visit to Boscombe
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Post Office to close for major refurbishment
A POST Office in Ringwood has announced it will be undergoing a lengthy refurbishment later this year. As a result of the change, the post office will be closed to customers for approximately six weeks. The store will close on June 4 at 1pm
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Wayfarers' dream run comes to an end in final of national indoor sixes championship
FERNDOWN Wayfarers fell at the last hurdle of the ECB national indoor sixes championship at Lord’s, losing in the final to Broadstairs after their run chase was cut well short. Kent-based Broadstairs won the competition in 1998 and were finalists
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End in sight for roadworks causing delays of up to 45 minutes
ROADWORKS causing major delays in Bournemouth and Poole are expected to come to an end soon. Temporary traffic lights in Wallisdown Road have been causing delays of up to 45 minutes in the surrounding area. Workmen have been carrying out
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Doctor touched colleague's breasts and rubbed his genitals on her
A DISGRACED doctor has been struck off the medical register after he sexually assaulted a female colleague after a late-night procedure, a tribunal heard. At the time of the incident, Dr Senthil Gopalakrishnan, 53, was practising as a specialty
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80th anniversary of wartime tragedy marked
ON THIS morning 80 years ago, residents in Wimborne Road in Moordown woke up to scenes of devastation. An RAF Handley Page Halifax bomber had taken off from RAF Hurn shortly after 1am on March 21, 1944, but the engine on the bomber failed almost
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Iraola anticipating no 'problems' with players fasting for Ramadan
CHERRIES boss Andoni Iraola is not anticipating any “problems” when it comes to players fasting for Ramadan. Practicing Muslims in Cherries’ first team include Hamed Traore and Dango Ouattara, with the former out on loan at Serie A side Napoli
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Cherries winger Sinisterra drops out of Colombia squad due to 'physical discomfort'
CHERRIES winger Luis Sinisterra has dropped out of international duty with Colombia due to “physical discomfort”. Sinisterra was set to be part of the Colombian side facing Spain in a friendly at West Ham’s London Stadium on Friday. The former
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Coroner releases next of kin appeal for Melanie Cox
The Coroner for Dorset is asking the public to find the next of kin for a Bournemouth woman. The Coroner for Dorset is seeking assistance in locating the next of kin for Bournemouth woman, Melanie Cox, 48, who died at an address in Cowdrey Gardens
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'Roadworks everywhere' brings BCP to standstill - traffic updates
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I'm a vet and this is how to protect your pets from tick bites this spring
With spring finally upon us, many of us will be looking to get outside and enjoy the countryside after a very wet winter. And the same is true for our pets, who will be ready to soak up the sunshine and warm weather by our side. But spending
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Huge spike in shoplifting, robberies and people carrying weapons
Crime across the county is on the rise, with spikes in shoplifting, robberies and possession of weapons. The latest Home Office data says there were 18,602 recorded crimes in the Dorset Council area from September 2022 until September 2023 - an
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Seafront hotel closes 'with immediate effect'
POOLE Quay Hotel has finally closed its doors “with immediate effect” following months of speculation. The former Thistle Hotel, along the quay front, has been expected to close for some time after planning approval was given last summer for a
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Two new Italian car dealerships open this month
A MOTOR group is forging ahead with its expansions plans with the arrival of two new franchises which opened this month. Fiat and Abarth (the sporty sub-company of Fiat) have both joined Hendy Group with two new branches. They are based at
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Charity screening of classic 1953 film to be shown
A CHARITY screening of a classic film will take place today in Christchurch. Organised by Dirt In The Gate, the 1953 classic The War of the Worlds will be shown at The Regent in the town on Thursday, March 21. The group is made up of film enthusiasts
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Pavilion theatre celebrates 95 years of heritage and culture
BOURNEMOUTH Pavilion Theatre is celebrating 95 years of delivering entertainment and culture to the area. Opened in March 1929, Bournemouth Pavilion is valued for its cultural, architectural, and historic importance. The theatre welcomes thousands
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6 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are looking for loving new homes
Several pets in Dorset are looking for their forever homes, including at the Ashley Heath Animal Centre. Located on the border with Hampshire, the centre offers care for its animals in rural surroundings. A few animals from the centre are listed
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'My children have grown up without a dad': beloved father's memorial fundraiser
THE mum of two children who grew up without their dad after he died from a brain tumour at just 35 is to mark the 20th anniversary of his death with a series of fundraisers. Joanne Ainslie and family are hoping to raise £10,000 in memory of Craig
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'Appalled by state of grass verges'
IN taking my dog out around West Howe I am appalled about the condition of the grass verges where all the car vans and trucks parked on them. They say that they have no money to look after them, but if they were to find them £100 for parking on
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'Questions over 20mph data'
DR RODGER writes that “a 20 mph limit gives the best fuel efficiencies” – without quoting his source. Nor any sources for his other figures. Even if they are correct, I have not seen fuel efficiency as one reason for widespread 20 mph limits. And
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Ringwood Kickboxing coach wins three British titles
A RINGWOOD kickboxing coach has won three British kickboxing titles to secure her position in 2025 world championship. Elizabeth Ferioli-Brown, 48, who is a kickboxing coach for Ringwood Kickboxing Organisation, won three British kickboxing titles
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New chief executive appointed at marketing agency
A POOLE-based marketing communications industry has had a change of leadership as it looks to strengthen its position as a global specialist firm. Jen Swain, who has lots of experience in agency leadership and operations, has been appointed chief
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Iraola believes Hill will be ‘valuable’ to Cherries after ‘very good’ Blackburn loan
ANDONI Iraola believes James Hill will be “valuable” to Cherries following his “very good loan” spell with Blackburn Rovers. Hill, who joined Cherries for around £1million from Fleetwood Town in January 2022, headed to the Championship with Rovers
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Contracts agreed and written up for controversial car park sale
THE controversial sale of a clifftop car park in Bournemouth has been finalised – paving the way for developers to build on the land. A contract between BCP Council and Vivir Properties has been signed for the sale of Southbourne’s Crossroads
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McLaren racing driver wants Bournemouth to host Grand Prix
POOLE’S most successful racing driver has said he would “absolutely do everything he can” to have Bournemouth host a Formula e-Grand Prix. The Lilliput-based Formula E driver, 37, has won 12 e-Grand Prix including last weekend in São Paulo, Brazil
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Newbuild mortgages made more affordable after partnership
HOUSEBUILDER Bellway has partnered with Own New to make mortgages more affordable to people purchasing new homes in Dorset. Own New’s Rate Reducer could see buyers of new-build Bellway homes in Blandford and West Parley benefit from interest rates
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Gordon Ramsay-trained chef takes charge of Poole restaurant's food
A POOLE restaurant has appointed a new group executive chef who has been trained by Gordon Ramsay. Josh Deacon will take on the new role at Rockwater’s various venues in Branksome, Hove and, later this year, in Sandbanks. With 12 years experience
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'Deteriorating' Bournemouth hotel could be demolished
VICTORIAN-inspired flats could replace a “deteriorating” Bournemouth hotel under new plans tabled by developers. St Michael’s Hotel, a 19th century building in St Michael’s Road, West Hill, could be demolished under Aram Developments’ proposals
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Headteachers slam council in letter to minister
THE four headteachers of Bournemouth and Poole's grammar schools have slammed BCP Council in a letter to the Secretary of State for Education. Dr Dorian Lewis from Bournemouth School, David Sims from Bournemouth School for Girls, David Hallsworth
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WATCH: Moment car smashes into shop front
CCTV footage shows the moment an elderly woman accidentally reversed into an expensive art gallery in Ringwood. Westover Gallery was forced to temporarily close its doors after a woman smashed into the shop front. Firefighters were able to
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Large dental practice announces it is privatising
A DENTIST'S surgery has announced it is privatising most of its services to customers in Dorset. Seaview Dental practice has been ‘creating smiles’ since 1924. Due to long waiting lists and other factors, the service has decided to privatise
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'Magnificent thatched cottage' in Dorset among the 6 best UK holiday homes
A "magnificent" thatched cottage in Dorset has been named among the six best holiday homes in the UK for 2024. Thatch Cottage in Wimborne was included among other properties in Bath, Oxfordshire, Edinburgh, Herefordshire and the Isle of Skye.
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Ex-UB40 breakaway band member commissions painting to raise funds for charity
A FORMER member of a UB40 breakaway band has commissioned a Peaky Blinders painting for his themed event to raise funds for a Boscombe homeless charity. Matt Hoy has commissioned the painting to raise funds for We Are Humans at his upcoming event