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40 firefighters tackle property fire after public told to 'avoid the area'
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Iraola explains 'main reason' behind early withdrawal of Scott against Eagles
BOSS Andoni Iraola insists he did not substitute Alex Scott against Crystal Palace “because he was very bad”. After a goalless first half at Vitality Stadium, Scott was withdrawn and replaced by Antoine Semenyo, as Iraola shuffled his defensive
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PHOTOS: Hundreds turn out to watch R&B group perform at Bournemouth bar
HUNDREDS of fans turned out to watch UK R&B group Damage perform at a Bournemouth bar. The outfit performed at 1812 Lounge Bar & Restaurant on Easter Sunday. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of their multi-platinum selling albums, Forever
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Cook: Cherries need to know that reaching 40 points early is 'massive achievement'
CHERRIES stalwart Lewis Cook believes his teammates “need to know” how big an accomplishment surpassing the 40-point mark is for the Dorset club. A 1-0 win over Crystal Palace took Cherries to 41 points in the Premier League on Tuesday night, with
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Police cordon placed around seal sunbathing on the beach
POLICE have cordoned off a sunbathing seal at a beach in Dorset. Wareham Police blocked off a section of Durdle Door beach this afternoon to keep a safe distance between the public and the seal. Officers joked on social media that they were
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McDonald's announces new menu for April 2024 with 3 new items - Full list
McDonald’s has announced it will be changing its menu for a limited time this month with new and returning items being added. The arrival of the new April menu will see two Biscoff items added to the menu including the returning Biscoff McFlurry
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Pirates’ trip to Oxford postponed due to waterlogged track
POOLE Pirates’ trip to Oxford Cheetahs this evening has been postponed, due to a waterlogged track. Poole were set to head to Sandy Lane for the BSN Series fixture, looking to build on the 61-29 home win against the same opponents on Good Friday
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash on A31
A MOTORCYCLIST has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash on the A31. Emergency services were called to the dual carriageway at Canford Bottom roundabout shortly before 11am on Wednesday, April 3. The male rider of the
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Man due in court over dangerous driving after fatal crash
A MAN is due in court after a woman was killed and a child was seriously injured in a crash. Emergency services were called at around 4.50pm to reports of a crash involving three cars. The incident occurred on December 1, 2022, on the A303
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Poole man killed in Gaza drone strike will "forever be a hero"
The family of aid worker John Chapman from Poole, who was killed in the Israeli air strike in Gaza, have said he will “forever be a hero”, adding: “He died trying to help people.” In a statement issued through the Foreign Office, the family of
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National care provider opens new office in Christchurch
A NATIONAL care provider has expanded its provision by opening a new office in Christchurch. Promedica24’s office will give ‘much-needed’ flexible care options to people living in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. This comes as the business
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Spanish giants Barcelona reportedly keeping tabs on Iraola progress
REIGNING Spanish champions Barcelona are reportedly keeping tabs on the progress of Cherries boss Andoni Iraola. Iraola joined Cherries last summer, signing a contract until the summer of 2025, having impressed in Spain with Mirandes and Rayo Vallecano
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'Annoying' - Ward felt Palace deserved more from defeat to Cherries
CRYSTAL Palace captain Joel Ward felt his side did not deserve to lose against Cherries on Tuesday night. Justin Kluivert’s 79th minute strike separated the two sides at Vitality Stadium, Cherries picking up their first 1-0 win of the campaign.
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RECAP: Serious crash involving motorbike closes A31
3:27pm A spokesperson for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) said: We were called at 10
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Man suffers head injuries after being pushed into lift
A MAN suffered a head injury after he was pushed into a lift in Bournemouth town centre. The victim, in his 60s, was assaulted at the Richmond Gardens shopping centre (formerly Dalkeith arcade) in Old Christchurch Road. Police say he was
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Iraola explains tactical reason behind starting Cook at centre-back
ANDONI Iraola says his main reasoning behind dropping Lewis Cook into an unfamiliar centre-back role was to quell the threat of Eberechi Eze. In the build-up to the game, Iraola highlighted the danger Crystal Palace’s star man posed, Eze having
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Interesting numbers and stats stemming from Cherries' win over Crystal Palace
CHERRIES rose up the league table with victory over Crystal Palace last night, with Andoni Iraola’s charges now 11th in the Premier League table. A 1-0 victory courtesy of Justin Kluivert’s 79th minute strike was enough to take all three points
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When will the UK see its next solar eclipse? Full list of exact key dates
Lots of us like to look up at the sky and spot as many of its activities whenever we can, including the arrival of a solar eclipse. While the United States is expecting to see a solar eclipse in April 2024, Brits have a bit longer to wait.
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The simple tool that could find you £2,000 in cash grants we should all check
UK households are being advised to check if they could be eligible for grants worth up to £2,000 in cash. A little-known tool can quickly alert you to grants you may be able to claim, which could cover anything from school uniforms to kitchen appliances
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Royal Mail investigating barcode stamps as public hit with fines
Royal Mail is investigating issues with its new barcoded stamps as customers are being wrongly fined for receiving letters, reports suggest. Members of the public have been complaining to Royal Mail that they are having to pay £5 to collect post
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REVIEW: Bonnie & Clyde, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
THEIR names roll off the tongue like Mickey and Minnie, Barbie and Ken, Morecambe and Wise. Known for the notorious crimes they committed during their short lives, Bonnie and Clyde were two of America's most infamous gangsters. Growing up with
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RECAP: Lane closed and long delays on A31
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UK households told they will find extra £350 in bank accounts soon - this is why
The annual cost of household bills is predicted to drop by £350 compared to the same time last year, research has revealed. The study analysed the cost of energy, water, home insurance, car insurance and council tax. It revealed that the combined
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Poole man reportedly among seven killed in Gaza drone strike
Seven aid workers, including three Britons, who were killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza will be remembered as "heroes", the charity's chief executive has said. British victims John Chapman, 57, who reportedly lived in Poole, James "Jim" Henderson
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Business closes after 'infestation of rats' discovered
A RINGWOOD building society is believed to have been infested with rats. Nationwide was unable to open its doors for three days after suffering a ‘health and safety issue’. A sign on the storefront read: “Due to unforeseen health and safety
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Club allowed to stay open later after mediating police 'concerns'
A CLUB in Christchurch town centre has been allowed to stay open later after successfully mediating police concerns. Cameron’s Club and Lounge in Bargates can now serve alcoholic drinks until 4am on Fridays and Saturdays, with 30 minutes of ‘drinking
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Paddleboarders take to the water in fundraising efforts to revive visitor centre
PADDLEBOARDERS have taken to the water in fundraising efforts for the Hengistbury Head Outdoor Centre. Around 20 paddleboarders took part in the paddle from Christchurch to Mudeford Quay on Saturday morning. Participants set off from Mayors
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Independent catering butchers celebrates 20th anniversary
AN INDEPENDENT catering butchers that is one of the largest in the south has celebrated 20 years of trading. County Foods, based in Poole, was started by managing director Doron Krips in 2004 with a team of just five people in an office in Upton
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The Underdog: Josh Must Win - an interview with the underdog himself
A BOURNEMOUTH man is the star of his own reality TV show that is currently airing on Channel 4. Josh Foulds, 24, was approached by the Channel 4 team via social media to star in a brand new entertainment series hosted by celebrity judges, Nick
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Bournemouth property shut down and woman banned from entering
A WOMAN has been banned from entering a property in Bournemouth after multiple reports of anti-social behaviour. The house in West Howe will be closing with immediate effect for three months after the occupant was reported to the police for anti-social
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In The Dock: Assaults and restraining order breaches
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: JAMES MACKIE, 23 and of West Malling, admitted possession of a class B drug after being found with cannabis at Oxford Point in Bournemouth on February 13, 2023. He was fined £80, ordered
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92-year-old part of group that wins cup at 94th annual music competition
A 92-YEAR-old scooped silverware at the 94th season of a music competition festival. Maggie Newman, 92, was a part of the Thursday Singers which took home the Peter Carpenter Cup in the vocal trio, quartet and ensemble category at the Bournemouth
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Teenage girl living at Bournemouth hotel that was closed to the public
RESIDENTS living at a Bournemouth hotel were forced to take water from an outdoor swimming pool because of water supply issues. The three individuals living at Hinton Firs Hotel, which included a 14-year-old ‘vulnerable’ girl, had to use the pool
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Haul of high end watches to be go under the hammer
HIGH end watches, vintage cars and Asian art are among the items going under the hammer at a Dorset auction in April. A series of six specialist auctions will be held at Charterhouse in Sherborne from Wednesday, April 3. The auctions start
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Motorcycle crash 'hotspots' to be signposted across the region
COLLISION hot spots are being signposted across Dorset in attempt to reduce motorcycle crashes. The road signs will be placed at locations where many motorcyclists have been injured as part of a new partnership. They have been designed by over
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PDSA warns gardeners about a flower that can be 'life-threatening' for cats
As we move into spring you might be looking to spruce up your garden with all your favourite plants and flowers but there’s one you should be careful of. The PDSA is warning gardeners about the dangers of spring-flowering lilies which could present
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Home form improved, Cook at the back and Lerma's return
CHERRIES continued their fine form with victory over Crystal Palace, stretching their unbeaten run to five games on the spin. A first clean sheet in four games was a welcome sign as a thoroughly professional performance delivered all three points
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Bournemouth teacher training school hits £300,000 turnover
A BOURNEMOUTH teacher training school will celebrate its first anniversary after hitting a £300,000 turnover milestone. DC Teacher Training, founded by co-directors Danny Wilkins and Connor O’Donoghue, equips students with a Cambridge University
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Old town centre bank on the market
HSBC’S former town centre site has been put on the market for lease for nearly £100,000 a year. The bank in Old Christchurch Road in Bournemouth closed its historic site in October last year after 130 years on the site, having first opened as
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Affordable homes to be built in affluent area
AFFORDABLE homes will be built in a part of Poole where less than one per cent of properties are deemed affordable. Thirty-three homes are going to be built on brownfield lane north of Lower Blandford Road in Broadstone, recently purchased with
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Flats proposal for Victorian prep school and hotel
DEVELOPERS at a closed Bournemouth hotel seek to add an extra flat to existing approved plans. Planning permission was given to convert the old Cliff House hotel in Belle Vue Road, Southbourne, into a nine residential apartment. But the developer
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Iraola reveals illness issues in Cherries camp ahead of Crystal Palace clash
ANDONI Iraola revealed a number of Cherries players had been struggling with illness ahead of Tuesday night’s win over Crystal Palace. Chris Mepham missed the game against the Eagles, while Antoine Semenyo dropped to the bench. There was confusion