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'A point is better than nothing' - Skipper Hillier on Cherries' draw with Keynsham
CHERRIES captain Gemma Hillier admitted a “point is better than nothing” after her side were held at home by Keynsham Town in a 1-1 draw at Vitality Stadium. It was beginning to look like it was not to be Cherries’ day in front of 6,162 fans at
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Two cars and a bus involved in crash in Dorset
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a crash between two cars and a bus. It is reported a collision occurred in Salisbury Road, Pimperne, at around 9.55am on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. The vehicles involved were a red Kia Stonic, a
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Boy, 9, dies in fatal crash as murder arrest made
A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal crash in which a nine-year-old died. Emergency services were called to a crash on the A354 Salisbury Road at East Woodyates, north Dorset, involving a grey Citroen DS9, a white Ford
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Man stole £500 from pensioners' bank accounts by distracting them at cash point
A MAN stole £500 from two pensioners after distracting them at cash machines and taking money from their accounts. A woman aged in her 90s was withdrawing money from a cash point in Station Road, New Milton, when an unknown man reportedly approached
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Sinisterra outlines what Cherries ‘missed’ during Senesi injury absence
LUIS Sinisterra believes Cherries missed the “clean” passing of his close friend and teammate Marcos Senesi after he picked up a recent hamstring injury. Senesi came off during the early stages of victory at Burnley at the start of this month,
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Man stole hauls of alcohol in Co-op targeted crime spree
A MAN who stole hauls of alcohol from Co-op stores in Bournemouth and Poole has been spared jail. Stephen Rolfe, 28, targeted the convenience stores in a crime spree which lasted more than a month. On February 5, he stole alcohol to the value
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Poole make permanent appointment as Steve Tully becomes manager
POOLE Town have confirmed that Steve Tully will become their new permanent manager. Yesterday Poole brought interim boss James Ellis’ time in charge at BlackGold Stadium to a premature end. After the departure of Matt Tubbs at the end of February
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Woman sexually assaulted outside shop before being followed onto bus
A WOMAN was sexually assaulted outside a shop in a high street before being followed onto a bus and ‘touched inappropriately’. Hampshire Police received reports that the woman, aged in her 20s, was touched inappropriately outside Boots Opticians
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Ford hopes Poole track will have ‘extra bite’ after using shale from Wolves
DANNY Ford revealed he has struck an agreement with Wolverhampton Wolves to use some of their shale to improve the Poole Pirates track. Five-time UK champions Wolves, who first began riding in 1928, have not come to tapes this year after the stadium
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'I was absolutely astounded': Woman, 89, hails birthday surprise
A pensioner's wish came true when she was given the chance to play the harp again for the first time in more than 60 years. Georgina Chesters, a former member of the National Youth Orchestra, said she was "absolutely astounded" when a professional
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'I've never looked back' - Childs opens performance centre after quitting football
RETIRING from football at the age of 25 will always raise eyebrows, no matter what level a player leaves behind. For former Poole Town goalkeeper Mark Childs, it was a no brainer – and two years on, there has certainly been no regrets. “A few
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Young Reporter Brilliant Book Day! Chiara Schaeffer Thomas Hardye
On Thursday the 7th of March, the Thomas Hardye School celebrated the reigning tradition of World Book Day 2024. For 7 whole years the school’s staff has indulged in dressing up as famous characters from a variety of fantastic books they’ve read. As
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Warning sent to 4 million British Gas, EDF, OVO, Octopus smart meter customers
It has been reported that the number of faulty smart meters in the United Kingdom has risen by over a million. Since the figures came to light, millions of British Gas, OVO, Octopus, and EDF smart meter energy customers have been warned to take
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Iraola admits he is unsure if Hughes will try to take Cherries stars to Liverpool
ANDONI Iraola admits he is unsure if Richard Hughes plans to try and take some of Cherries' star players with him to Liverpool. It was announced earlier this month Hughes will leave his role as technical director at the end of this season, to take
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REVIEW: Damian Lewis, Lighthouse, Poole
ALTHOUGH Damian Lewis will be most familiar for his acting roles, he does have a burgeoning musical career which is slowly emerging into the light. Here was the star of Band of Brothers, Wolf Hall, Homeland and Billions standing in front of a mic
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New airline announced at Bournemouth Airport - flying to 16 destinations
PACKAGE holiday operator and airline Jet2 has announced it to start flying from Bournemouth Airport next year - in a move that will create 100 new jobs. The low-cost airline will fly Bournemouth Airports passengers to 16 destinations from April
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Man airlifted from ship at sea after suffering medical incident
A MAN has been airlifted from a passenger ship at sea after suffering a medical incident. HM Coastguard was alerted to the incident onboard a ship in the English Channel, south of Lyme Regis, shortly after 12.15am on Tuesday, March 26. A search
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All the places kids can eat for free or £1 in Easter half term (Asda and more)
If you’re heading out and about with the family this Easter and you want a break from egg hunting (and all the chocolate), there are a variety of restaurants and cafés offering free meals for kids. Keeping little ones fed and watered between visiting
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Which Easter chocolates are the most expensive and which ones are getting smaller?
Prices of Easter chocolates have increased by more than 12% in the past year while sizes continue to shrink, consumer watchdog Which? has found. Easter is the best time of year for chocolate-lovers with so many eggs and sweet treats to choose from
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Casualty airlifted to hospital from Dorset beauty spot
A PERSON was airlifted to the hospital from a Dorset beauty spot. Emergency services rushed to extract a casualty from Durdle Door. Coastguards teams from Lulworth and Kimmeridge assisted paramedics and Lulworth First Responders with getting
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Adams had ‘tough discussion’ with USA boss over match minutes restriction
TYLER Adams admits it was a “tough discussion” when speaking with USA boss Gregg Berhalter about managing his match minutes. The Cherries midfielder scored a stunning goal just before half-time to set USA on their way to victory over rivals Mexico
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Person seriously injured in crash which closed road for nearly six hours
A PERSON has been seriously injured in a car crash in Bournemouth. Emergency services were called to reports of a two-car crash in Castle Lane West at around 11.50pm last night. Police, fire and ambulance services attended, and the road was
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Graffiti making fun of police daubed on wall
A spate of graffiti has appeared on buildings and landmarks across Dorchester. The county town has been tagged by graffiti, with a much loved statue targeted along with a wall near the town centre. It is believed that the incidents occurred
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'Law change so people don't lose inheritance to care homes'
I AM writing to you hoping that the law can be changed where people don't lose their inheritance to the care homes. The time has come when we need a big reduction in the fees. Most care homes are charging over a thousand pound a week. I
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'Giving up voting and taking medication'
LONG ago, when a GP put me on a regular prescription, I used to take their tear-off slip back to my surgery when I needed more supplies then take it to my local chemist and be replenished. Then I found a much easier way: I posted a letter requesting
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Heyday of cinema chain ABC to be remembered at special event
THE HEYDAY of cinema chain ABC will be remembered at a special event in Christchurch. The Cinema Theatre Association has partnered with the Regent for Remembering ABC Cinemas. Taking place on Easter Sunday between 6pm and 9pm, former staff
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Bournemouth hotels receive recognition at the 2024 BAHA Awards
THE BOURNEMOUTH Area Hotel Association (BAHA) Recognition Awards have officially been launched. Those in the industry will find out who the winners are at a ceremony held at Bournemouth’s Marsham Court Hotel in October 2024. The awards celebrate
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Stranger Things parody coming to Bournemouth next month
A STRANGER Things parody musical will visit Bournemouth next month. Stranger Sings is calling at theatres across the UK for a nationwide tour. The award-winning sci-fi spoof is described as an irreverent twist on the hit Netflix series ‘in
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'Alderholt is doing just fine as it is'
THE Echo reports the house building company Dudsbury Homes has had plans to construct 1,700 new houses at Alderholt turned down “on nine different accounts by Dorset Council”, yet it is still going to appeal against the latest refusal. An unnamed
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Air traffic controllers to visit museum on 3,225 mile challenge
FOUR air traffic controllers will stop by a New Forest motorcycle museum as they tackle a 3,225-mile challenge across the UK and Spain. Throughout April, Wayne Clarke, Richard Fell, Shaun Bellairs-Wray and Harvey McVicar will embark on the journey
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Time capsules buried to honour staff and patients during pandemic
UNIVERSITY Hospitals Dorset spent the week burying time capsules to honour the staff and patients during the coronavirus pandemic. The capsules were created as part of special services across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole hospitals, held
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Iraola: No regrets over missing out on Euros as a player
CHERRIES boss Andoni Iraola reminisced over his international career as his players fight to qualify for the Euros this evening, admitting that he was not too upset to have missed out on appearing at a major finals. Welsh trio Chris Mepham, David
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'Beautiful' new sculpture proposed for Lower Gardens
PLANS are in place to bring a “beautiful” sculpture to Bournemouth’s Lower Gardens which would represent “hope, growth and community togetherness”. A 3.4 metre high hand sculpture creating a heart shape has been proposed opposite the bandstand
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Iconic Bournemouth hotel to be given new lease of life with major £1m+ refurb
ONE of Bournemouth’s most iconic and famous hotels is to be given a new lease of life with a £1m plus refurbishment. Bosses at the Royal Bath Hotel admitted the iconic hotel in Bath Road has had a tough time in recent years and change was needed
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Wessex Way to see temporary closures through Bournemouth next week
THE Wessex Way through Bournemouth will see partial closures next week expecting to bring disruption to motorists. The A338 between Westbourne and Cooper Dean roundabout will see phased closures overnight from Wednesday, April 3. Starting
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What next for Bournemouth's historic East Cliff Lift?
STABILISATION work along Bournemouth’s cliffs needs to be completed before a decision on a lift is made. East Cliff’s historic lift, built in 1908, has been out of action since a landslip in 2016 caused tonnes of rubble to plunge 100ft onto the
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Man found dead at home by friend
AN inquest has opened into the death of a young man who was found unresponsive in his bed. Dylan Matthew Hall, 25, was found in his Bournemouth flat by a concerned friend who went looking for him. Area coroner for Dorset, Brendan Allen, opened
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Udderly cute baby cow needs a name - can you help?
A FAMILY farm park attraction has opened up a competition name its newest arrival. Farmer Palmer's Farm Park in Organford has opened a competition to name a male calf. Born on March 16, the calf's mum, Minty, has lived on the farm since 2017
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Bride-to-be 'devastated' by unexpected closure of wedding venue
THE CLOSURE of a Poole hotel has left a bride-to-be 'shocked and devastated'. Anne Chilcott from Poole said her dream wedding was ruined after Poole Quay Hotel unexpectedly closed. Anne, 54, and her fiancé, Les Way, 55, were planning to get
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Four years of Poole high street transformation concluded
FOUR years of work to transform Poole’s high street has concluded. The £1.25m improvement programme to enhance and protect historical assets while making the town centre more attractive for residents, visitors and businesses has finished.
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'Happy go lucky' woman who 'would help anyone' dies
TRIBUTES have been paid to a 'happy-go-lucky' Dorset born-and-bred woman who died at age 52. Mother of two and Grandmother Elizabeth Benham passed away on March 5 at Poole Hospital following a sudden heart attack. Lizzy was born in the county
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Man to climb Himalayan mountain 6 times the height of Snowdon
A POOLE man will take on a challenge to climb a Himalayan mountain six times the height of Snowdon for charity. Jim Hart, 41, from Lilliput, has taken on the mission to climb as many mountains as it takes to raise £10,000 for Dorset Mind.
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Plans to convert part of award-winning restaurant into home
PLANS to convert part of an award winning restaurant into a new home have been given the green light. The scheme for the Lord Bute Hotel and Restaurant in Highcliffe has now been approved by BCP Council. It means the east lodge building used