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Hunt launched for pair and pet after alleged dog attack and assault
A HUNT has been launched for two dog walkers after they allegedly attacked a woman and her pet. It is reported that between 5pm and 5.30pm on Monday, February 26, a woman in her 60s was walking her dog in Stanpit Marsh, near the 2 Riversmeet Leisure
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Poole Town cut short James Ellis' time as interim boss at Tatnam Farm
POOLE Town have brought interim boss James Ellis’ time in charge of Dolphins to a premature end, with the club set to accelerate plans to appoint a permanent manager. Following Dolphins’ defeat to formless Sholing on Saturday, a 3-0 turnover at
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Gallery with rare and unique fossils reopens after weeks of refurbishments
A GALLERY has reopened after five weeks of refurbishments. The Etches Collection at the Museum of Jurassic Marine Life opened its doors at 10am today, March 25. The museum received a grant of £219,500 from the Wolfson Foundation and from the
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Seized drugs, cash and knife lead to discovery of 'cannabis factory'
DRUGS, cash and a knife seized from a car in Poole have led to the discovery of a suspected cannabis factory. Patrolling police officers stopped the blue Skoda Roomster in Ashley Road shortly after 5.30pm on Sunday, March 24. A search was conducted
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Pedestrian seriously hurt in crash along A31 with ambulance and Range Rover
A WOMAN walking along the A31 has been left with serious injuries after a crash with a Range Rover and an ambulance. The woman, in her 50s, was on the eastbound carriageway of the road between Woolsbridge Roundabout and Ashley Heath Roundabout
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£500 stolen from elderly resident after woman 'barged into her home'
A WOMAN ‘barged her way’ into an elderly resident's home and stole £500 in cash. The victim was targeted in a distraction burglary at an address in Macaulay Road in Broadstone. A woman claiming to be selling hair products knocked at the door
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Christie: 'No turning back' from deeper midfield role after Cherries discovery
RYAN Christie believes there is “no turning back” from his new position at Cherries, sharing that he was “loving it”. Although signed from Celtic in 2021 as an attacking midfielder, Christie has excelled this season in a deeper role under Andoni
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Cherries announce a profit of £44.5m in annual accounts report
CHERRIES recorded a total profit of £44.5million in the club’s 2022-23 annual accounts, with a year end of June 30. This is in stark contrast to the £55.5m loss recorded in the previous 12 months, owing mainly due to the club competing back in
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Sandbanks Ferry tolls increased to maximum amount possible
SANDBANKS Ferry tolls have been increased to the maximum amount possible. Operators of the chain ferry have confirmed the higher toll charges which will come into place from Monday, April 1. Tolls for cars and goods vehicles up to 3,500kgs
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Cuss: Vital Cherries got something from Keynsham game in title run-in
IT WAS vital Cherries women came away from something with their clash against Keynsham Town according to boss Steve Cuss. Cherries had to come from behind in front of a crowd of 6,162 at Vitality Stadium after Vicky Vipond’s first-half opener left
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NHS issues prescriptions warning to Brits as the Easter Bank Holiday approaches
The NHS has warned Brits about ensuring they order their repeat prescriptions early before the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. The national health service told patients to order their prescriptions in 'good time' to avoid delays. The warning
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Three high value bikes stolen during burglary
THREE high value electric bikes were stolen during a burglary. The bikes were stolen from a detached garage at a property in Cogdean Way, Corfe Mullen. The theft happened sometime between 11am on Friday, March 15 and 3pm on Saturday, March
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Paedophile paid girl, 14, for sexual services
A PAEDOPHILE with “no regard for a child’s wellbeing” paid a teenage girl for sexual services. Amir Saadi, 47, first met his victim in September 2020 in Boscombe when she was just a teenager. Between September 2020 and May 2021, she visited
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Family of missing 69-year-old who may be in Dorset are 'increasingly concerned'
A search has been launched for a missing woman who may be in Dorset. Lynne, 69, was reported missing in the Salisbury area on Saturday (March 23). After more than 48 hours, she still has not been found and her family are 'increasingly concerned
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Hotel fire update after guests evacuated from Travelodge
A FIRE in a hotel roof that led to guests and staff being evacuated was caused by an electrical issue, the fire service has said. Multiple firefighters rushed to the scene of the incident at Travelodge Poole North in Waterloo Road, Poole.
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NSPCC schools programme helped child speak about abuse
A mother whose son was sexually abused by a family friend has praised an NSPCC programme that helped him talk about the abuse. Speak out Stay safe, which the NSPCC has been running in primary schools across the UK since 2011, helps children understand
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Christchurch windsurfer Emma learning to love new winner-takes-all format
CHRISTCHURCH'S Emma Wilson admitted she is learning to love the challenging new format of iQFOiL racing after winning World Championship silver in Lanzarote. The unique format of the iQFOiL saw Wilson win 15 out of 20 qualifying races before having
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Poole star Sascha helps England to European netball glory
POOLE Netball Club star Sascha Dale helped England successfully defend their Europe Under-17 Championship title. St Peter’s School pupil Dale, 15, received her first cap at U17 level at the tournament in Gibraltar. England stormed past all
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New rules to save mobile customers from 'surprise' roaming charges when abroad
UK mobile phone customers will be better protected against unexpected roaming charges while travelling abroad under new rules to be introduced by Ofcom later this year. Following the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU), ‘roam like at home’ rules
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Find out if it is criminal damage to cut a neighbours hedge in the UK
We all like to keep on top of our gardens, even if the maintenance is often time-consuming and can sometimes feel like a workout. But as we strive to create a space that feels like an extension of the inside of our own home, you may notice parts
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WATCH: Long-range Adams stunner sets USA on their way to Nations League glory
CHERRIES midfielder Tyler Adams scored a stunning long-range goal to set USA on their way to victory in the CONCACAF Nations League final. With the game against Mexico locked at 0-0, Adams, making his first senior start in more than a year following
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Fund for groups helping refugees and asylum seekers reopens for applications
A FUND for groups helping asylum seekers and refugees build new lives has reopened for applications. Dorset Community Foundation’s Dorset Welcome Fund is offering grants of up to £5,000 to voluntary groups and charities to support action that helps
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Man still fighting for life after Range Rover 'broke loose and hit pedestrians'
A MAN remains in hospital fighting for his life after he was ‘struck by a broken-down Range Rover’. The Bournemouth man, in his 20s, was air lifted to Southampton hospital with “life threatening” injuries on Friday evening. He was involved
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Easter warning over DWP Universal Credit and PIP payments
Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the Easter bank holidays this weekend. Both Good Friday, March 29, and Easter Monday, April 1, are bank holidays where payments from the Department for Work
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Supermarket opening hours this weekend as Tesco, Asda, Aldi and more to close
Many UK supermarkets have warned customers of store closures over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. Government rules mean stores across England and Wales larger than 280 square metres are forced to close on Easter Sunday. Most shops will remain
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This is when the clocks will change in the UK in 2024 and why
Days are getting longer, spring has begun, and attention is turning to when the clocks will go forward giving us even more daylight. Each year the clocks are moved back in autumn and moved forward again in spring, yet many of us still get caught
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More than 27,000 healthcare workers to receive one-off payments worth £3000
More than 27,000 healthcare workers are set to receive two one-off payments worth up to £3,000, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has revealed. The two payments will be worth at least £1,665 and recognises "the vital role of healthcare
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Police helicopter launched over Bournemouth last night
A POLICE helicopter was scrambled over Bournemouth last night. The NPAS helicopter was launched to help officers find a missing 11-year-old boy. It was seen over the north Bournemouth area including Kinson. The boy was last seen at around
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Woman lobbies government to pass law which would cut smoking
A FERNDOWN woman has been campaigning for the government to do more to help stub out smoking. Aimee Vye, 24, has called on residents across the south west to email their MP and encourage them to vote in favour of a proposed law to raise the age
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When it comes to home improvements - only choose the best
Chose the best Taking the decision to have major building work done on your home is never done lightly, that's why it is important to select the best people for the job in hand. Below are three businesses all with years of knowledge and experience
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'Thank you to wonderful hospital staff and charity'
ON January 2nd this year, my daughter unexpectedly gave birth to her baby after just 27 weeks of pregnancy. The baby was rushed straight into the nursery at the Neonatal Unit at Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton. Right from the start, the
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Leisure centres scored as 'very good' in assessment
TWO leisure centres have been given ‘very good’ scores in a rigorous assessment. Rossmore Leisure Centre and Poole Dolphin Leisure Centre were given the scores in Quest Plus Assessments, which is a continuous improvement tool for leisure facilities
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PHOTOS: Penthouse with incredible views of Poole Harbour for sale for £3m
A PENTHOUSE offering ‘some of the best views of Poole Harbour’ has gone on the market for in excess of £3million. Situated in Chaddesley Glen, the “truly exceptional ultra modern” penthouse inside the Reflections development offers panoramic views
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Council can close roads and ban parking on busiest summer days
THE council will be able to close roads and ban parking on a host of roads across Bournemouth and Poole on the busiest days this summer. As part of the summer seafront traffic management for this year, the council has issued a temporary traffic
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Hedgehog spotters from across Dorset sought for conservation project
Volunteers from across Dorset are being sought to help with a prickly situation. They're needed to spot hedgehogs as part of a new project to work out a population estimate of the creatures. The National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme (NHMP)
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'Important to avoid tipping points which will trigger irreversible harm'
A LABOUR government will prioritise climate action and Rachel Reeves, criticised by campaigners for dropping the £28bn Green Plans, says she will reverse the current chancellor's downgrading of the issue. The Bank of England's governor Andrew Bailey
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Property firm to haul 4.5 tonnes bus along seafront
GRUELLING lifts, skips, jumps and a haul of a 4.5 tonne bus along the seafront are all part of an effort to raise money. Dorset-based property developer AJC Group has kick-started its training for an ultimate HealthBus Challenge in April to raise
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Colours cover castle as thousands celebrate Indian festival
COLOURS covered an historic castle as thousands of people from across Dorset gathered to celebrate an Indian festival. The Indian Colour Festival of Holi was marked at Corfe Castle, with the castle providing a striking background to the bright
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‘Isn’t easy for him’ - Iraola remains hopeful Fredericks could feature this season
ANDONI Iraola has not yet written off the prospect of Ryan Fredericks featuring for Cherries at some point this season. The 31-year-old has endured a wretched spell with injuries, constantly battling calf problems which have seen his recovery stunted
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Police and crime commissioner David Sidwick 'to make Dorset safest county'
DORSET’s police and crime commissioner has vowed to make the county the safest area in the country if he is reelected on May 2. David Sidwick praised the work done by officers so far in ensuring Dorset is now the seventh safest in the nation –
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Huge clean up coming to Bournemouth town centre
A HUGE clean up of Bournemouth town centre takes place this week. The Big Bournemouth Clean Up takes to the streets on Wednesday, March 27. Organised by Bournemouth Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID), around 50 volunteers from
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Nearly £2m given to improve safety along stretch of Bournemouth road
EXTRA funding has been given to improve road safety along a stretch of road in Bournemouth. BCP Council has been given £1.89m of investment to implement additional measures which would in theory reduce crashes along the A35 Christchurch Road.
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FIFTY THREE roadworks taking place across the BCP area this week
The following roadworks are being carried out within the BCP Council area by the council and various utility companies this week: 1. Alford Road – junction with Glenferness Avenue Temporary road closure on 3 July 2023 until 26 July 2024 during
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Internationally renowned vets take over surgery to create specialist centre
TWO internationally renowned vets are set to open a new specialist practice that will bring ‘clinical excellence’ to pet owners. Doctors Harry Scott, 69, and Phil Witte, 44, have taken over the former Poole Road Veterinary Surgery, after previous
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Man bit two women and is 'high risk' for future but police won't release his photo
A WOMAN was strangled and bitten on the face by her sister’s partner in an unprovoked early morning attack. Ryan Ashford appeared drunk with ‘evil in his eyes’ at his girlfriend’s flat in Bournemouth before launching his attack on the two sisters
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Poole Quay pub ladies save bike nights from extinction
THE landlords of two Poole Quay pubs have helped save and fundraise bike nights given only six weeks notice. Landlords of Lord Nelson and Poole Arms, Anna Doyle, 54, and Michelle Smith, 44, have helped save Poole Quay's bike nights after BCP Council