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'I thank the gaffer for trusting me' - Zabarnyi pleased with ever-present Prem status
EVER-PRESENT Illia Zabarnyi thanked his boss Andoni Iraola for his trust as the centre-back continued his streak in the Cherries starting line-up. A winter signing in 2023 from Ukrainian outfit Dynamo Kyiv for a reported £24million, Zabarnyi’s
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Person taken to hospital after 'medical emergency' on bus
A PERSON has been taken to hospital following a medical emergency on board a bus in Bournemouth. An ambulance was called for a passenger on the 5a Morebus route to Kinson on Saturday morning, March 30. The passenger was taken to hospital,
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Iraola: Beating last year's points total won't necessarily prove manager change right
ANDONI Iraola does not believe bettering last season’s points total will prove right the decision to install the Basque boss as Cherries head coach, stating that “they are different scenarios”. The decision to fire Gary O’Neil and appoint Iraola
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Urgent recall issued for Magnum Classic Ice Cream over 'presence of metal'
An urgent recall has been issued by Unilever for Magnum Classic Ice Cream after the "possible presence of metal" makes the "product unsafe to eat." In a statement shared by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), customers affected have been told: "Unilever
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New 'double council tax' rule comes into force - all you need to know
A council tax rule change dubbed the ‘double council tax’ change has been introduced in England. The UK government has confirmed that there will now be stricter rules for some empty houses in England. Council tax on homes that have been empty
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LIVE: Traffic and travel updates on bank holiday Monday - updates
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Every word Andoni Iraola said ahead of facing Crystal Palace
EVERY word Cherries boss Andoni Iraola said in his pre-match press conference ahead of tomorrow night’s home clash with Crystal Palace (7.45pm). Q: How different is this Crystal Palace side under Oliver Glasner compared to Roy Hodgson? AI:
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Iraola: ‘Very experienced’ Neto has bounced back from worse
ANDONI Iraola insists “very experienced” goalkeeper Neto is “used to recovering from worse positions” after a big error led to Everton scoring at the weekend. Neto spilled a deep Dwight McNeil cross, which allowed Beto to equalise for the Toffees
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Cherries team news with changes expected against Crystal Palace
ANDONI Iraola says he “will have to” make changes to his side for tomorrow’s visit of Crystal Palace. Just three days on from defeating Everton, Cherries are back in action at Vitality Stadium, against Oliver Glasner's Eagles (7.45pm). And
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DWP Universal Credit payments increase this week - what you will get
Millions of Universal Credit claimants will see an increase in their payments from the Department for Work and Pensions. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that DWP Universal Credit payments would be rising in the new financial year during 2023’s
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'Maybe because he plays for little old Bournemouth' - Smith on England's Solanke snub
CHERRIES veteran Adam Smith said that he could not understand why talismanic teammate Dominic Solanke did not receive an England call-up last month – stating: “Maybe because he plays for little old Bournemouth.” Solanke notched his 16th Premier
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Former Cherry Molesley returns to Weymouth for second spell as manager
FORMER Cherry Mark Molesley has returned to the south coast, rejoining Weymouth as manager. Affectionately nicknamed ‘Moles’, the 43-year-old recently stepped down from his role at Southern Premier League South Hayes & Yeading in order to replace
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'Complete shock' as one of Poole's oldest pubs closes its doors
ONE of Poole’s oldest pubs has closed in what has been described as a “complete shock”. Final pints were poured at The Cockleshell in Lagland Street on Sunday, March 31. It follows the retirement of owner Josie Way, who has run the pub with
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Missing woman spotted on CCTV getting off bus
A WOMAN who has been missing for more than a week has been captured on CCTV getting off a bus in Ringwood. Lynne, 69, was reported missing in the Salisbury area on Saturday, March 23. Her family are said to be “extremely concerned for her welfare
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Lifeboat crew called to rescue surfer pushed out by winds
THE RNLI has been launched to help a surfer in difficulty near Swanage. Swanage lifeboat volunteers were tasked to help the surfer following adverse weather on Thursday evening (March 28). He had been surfing in Durlston Bay, but wind, tide
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Police and RNLI launched to help yacht crew in difficulty at sea
THE RNLI has been launched to help crew in difficulty onboard a yacht in Studland Bay. Poole Lifeboat was requested to launch by UK Coastguard at 2.30pm on Sunday to a yacht fouled on a marker buoy. The 10-metre yacht, with three people onboard
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'Conflict' warning over mobile cafes in New Forest car parks
Campaigners have hit out at plans to allow mobile cafes to operate in car parks across the New Forest. Refreshment vans selling hot drinks and snacks will be permitted to visit five sites in the district, including Bolten's Bench in Lyndhurst,
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Police called to child injured by grazing pony in New Forest
Hampshire police are warning residents to keep away from grazing animals after a child was hurt by a pony in the New Forest. On Saturday, March 30, police attended an incident after a child got too close to a pony grazing in a field. A young
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Dorset coastal hotspot makes top 10 Instagram beach list in UK
New research has revealed that a Dorset coastal sport is one of UK’s most 'Instagrammable' beaches. A study by photo wall art creator StoryBoards has analysed Instagram hashtag data and the length of 50 of the UK’s most popular beaches to find
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Libraries given £300k boost to improve services
Libraries in Dorset have received more than £300k to improve services. Dorset Council Library Service was among six organisations across the south west set to receive a share of £2.6m through the Government’s Cultural Investment Fund. The funding
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First plane takes off from Bournemouth Airport in airline's new route
THE first plane in Ryanair’s new route has taken off from Bournemouth Airport. The flight from Bournemouth Airport to Agadir took off today as part of the airline's new summer 2024 schedule. Agadir is just one of two new routes Ryanair will
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Alison Hammond caught in apparent sweary blunder on new Celebrity Bake Off
Alison Hammond was caught in an apparent swearing incident on the latest episode of Channel 4’s Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C) The presenter shocked viewers at home after they thought she had taken aim at one celebrity contestant
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Temporary campsites must comply with new pollution rules
TEMPORARY campsites in Swanage, Wareham, Weymouth, and Kingston Maurward are having to comply with new anti-pollution measures this year. Each is having to ensure they meet rules to prevent nutrients reaching water courses which eventually run
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Poole office of international firm reports growth
AN OFFICE of an international audit, tax and advisory firm in Poole has grown. Mazars office in the town had growth of seven per cent, as the firm released its financial results for the year ending in August 2023. It has also expanded its team
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Time to test your knowledge! Take this Easter pub quiz to find out your score
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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'He loved music and he was so loving and caring'
THE FAMILY of a musician from the Royal Corps of Army Music is raising funds to create a brass group in his honour following his death. In January 2021, Robbie Bowering, from Poole, was diagnosed with cancer. For the next two and a half years,
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Town centre flats plan can't go ahead because of noise from 'idling buses'
BOURNEMOUTH town centre flat plans have been blocked by the council over fears it would be too noisy for future residents. Proposals to convert the empty upper floors of 2 Old Christchurch Road, above the iCrack phone repair shop, have been rejected
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Nearly £4,000 being spent to add bunting to high street
NEARLY £4000 is being spent to add bunting to Christchurch High Street. Christchurch BID’s plans to install bunting along the high street ahead of the new Food Fest Local event is estimated to cost £3,990. Christchurch Town Council has agreed
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Property extension plans face backlash from residents
EXTENSION plans at a property in Christchurch have stirred controversy among residents. The scheme for 3 Watermead at 23 Willow Way has received hauls of objections from residents - and now the town council. A planning application was submitted
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Concerns over state of 100-year-old hotel designed by famous author
PLANNING chiefs have raised concerns about the state of what remains of a landmark hotel in the New Forest National Park. Most of the Lyndhurst Park Hotel has been demolished to make way for a multi-million-pound scheme comprising almost 80 houses
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Lawn mower stolen from under the noses of Poole football team
A FOOTBALL team has had its lawn mower stolen while they were nearby and said it will cost them 'thousands'. Poole Borough FC have appealed to people to help find their lawn mower after it was stolen on March 27 from Turlin Moor recreational ground
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Coalition working to prevent homelessness meets
A COALITION working to prevent and end homelessness in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has met to continue conversations. Homewards, from the Royal Foundation, led the meeting on Monday, March 25. The conurbation has a wealth of knowledge
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Plans to demolish church hall and build homes refused - but developers won't give up
PLANS to demolish a church hall and replace it with houses have been lodged after an appeal to approve a refused scheme was dismissed. Outline planning permission has been sought by Ashdrew Ltd to build four semi-detached houses after demolishing
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The ethereal world of Dorset shipwrecks
Beneath the waves off the Dorset coast lies an ethereal world of the living and the dead. You will find the most abundant marine life amid the timbers, twisted metal and bones of the shipwrecks that rest on the seabed. At present, more than
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Can you still use a burgundy passport for travelling in 2024? Rules to follow
Booking a holiday is exciting but it can get stressful if you don't have the correct travel documents or the correct luggage weight. You’ll probably be aware that passports have changed since the UK left the European Union (EU) but you might be
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'Be vigilant of unlicensed gatherings' as police fear illegal raves
The public has been asked to be vigilant for signs of unlicensed gatherings at disused buildings, industrial sites or in rural areas. Illegal raves have been known to happen in Dorset over the bank holiday weekends. Dorset Police are asking
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‘Difficult decisions’: Iraola pleased to have ‘strong competition’ at full-back again
ANDONI Iraola says he will have “difficult decisions” to make with multiple full-back options now fit again. Saturday’s game against Everton saw Iraola have all of Adam Smith, Milos Kerkez, Max Aarons and Lloyd Kelly available, with the latter