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Abuse of staff 'disappointing' as demand for Ricky Gervais tickets 'unprecedented'
MORE than 57,000 calls were made to a Christchurch theatre as it was inundated with ticket requests for upcoming Ricky Gervais performances. The Regent said the demand for tickets was ‘unprecedented’ for a theatre its size, and added that it was
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Disruption as points failure blocks lines
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Pair arrested after major police presence seen at industrial estate
TWO men have been arrested after a large police presence was seen at an industrial estate. The pair have been taken into custody on suspicion of a theft of a motor vehicle, after Hampshire Police was called to a theft in Somerley yesterday, May
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Ricky Gervais thanks fans after 77,000 ticket requests for Christchurch shows
RICKY Gervais has thanked fans after 77,000 ticket requests were made for his upcoming Christchurch performances. UK comedy legend, Ricky Gervais, has thanked his fans after many were left disappointed after not able to get tickets. The comedian
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Every word Andoni Iraola had to say ahead of 'really demanding' Brentford test
EVERY word Cherries boss Andoni Iraola said in front of the cameras at his pre-match press conference, ahead of AFC Bournemouth's final Premier League home game of the season against Brentford tomorrow (3pm). Q: Congratulations on your nomination
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Dementia information session to support families of patients
A DEMENTIA information session for relatives of older people living with dementia is taking place at a care home in Tuckton next week. Karen Hodges, group dementia lead for Care South, will give the talk at Wickmeads Care Home on Tuesday, May 14
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RECAP: Major police presence at industrial estate
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Wimborne convenience store break in - shop temporarily closed
A WIMBORNE convenience store has been broken into. Dorset Police received reports of a burglary at Co-op in Crown Mead in Wimborne in the early hours of Friday, May 10, 2024. It was reported that cash was stolen from the store. A Dorset
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‘Dyche or O’Neil’ – Iraola responds to manager of the season nomination
HUMBLE Andoni Iraola says his nomination for Premier League manager of the season is “something for the club”, adding how he felt former Cherries boss Gary O’Neil also deserved recognition. Iraola is part of a five-man shortlist for the award alongside
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Major work for cycle lane and 20mph area to bring disruption until October
WORK to install new cycle lanes, speed bumps and a 20mph zone in Bournemouth is expected to last until October. The final phase of work along Glenferness Avenue around Leven Avenue, Benellen Avenue, Branksome Wood Road, Queen’s Road and Prince
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Iraola would be ‘very open’ to contract talks at Cherries
ANDONI Iraola insists he remains “quite calm” about his contract situation at Cherries, before adding he would be “very open” to talking with the club about a potential extension. Iraola joined Cherries last summer, after his deal at Rayo Vallecano
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PICTURES: 'Ultra-luxury' cruise ship docked in harbour
AN ‘ultra-luxury’ cruise ship is docked in Poole Harbour. The Seabourn Venture arrived in the port this morning, May 10, with members of the Daily Echo’s Camera Club capturing the ship as it came into the harbour and after it docked. It is
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Adams and Tavernier set to return from injury against Brentford
TYLER Adams and Marcus Tavernier have returned from injury and will be available to play for Cherries against Brentford according to head coach Andoni Iraola. AFC Bournemouth welcome Thomas Frank’s Bees to Vitality Stadium on Saturday, with kick-off
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Major disruption to trains due to signalling problem
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Hundreds queue from early hours for Ricky Gervais tickets
HUNDREDS queued from the early hours at The Regent in Christchurch to be the first to get Ricky Gervais tickets. Around 300 people queued outside the theatre on Friday, May 10 to be the first to get tickets for the comedian's shows at the theatre
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Thunderstorms warning issued for BCP by the Met Office
THUNDERSTORMS could bring the warm weather to a dramatic end, the Met Office has warned. “Frequent” lightning, strong winds and even hail could occur with as much as 40 to 50mm of rainfall possible in the space of two to three hours. A yellow
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Ford has ‘no huge concern’ over form of Zach Cook despite tough away days
DANNY Ford insists he has “no huge concern” over the recent form of Zach Cook, believing the Aussie made “life hard for himself” in defeat at Oxford Cheetahs. Cook crashed out while riding for Poole in Saturday’s win at Berwick Bandits. Having
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Can dogs smell cancer in humans? 'Significant benefits' in groundbreaking study
A study has suggested that dogs can detect cancers in humans. Using dogs to support the detection and diagnosis of cancer brings significant benefits for humans as it is a low-risk, noninvasive method. Like many other diseases, cancers leave
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Cherries have exceeded football world's expectations according to investors Cannae
AFC BOURNEMOUTH have exceeded “expectations of the football world at-large” this season according to investors Cannae Holdings, which is chaired by Bill Foley. In December 2023, it was announced that Cannae hold 50.1 per cent of shares in Black
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Frank backing talisman Toney to snap 10-game drought with goal against Cherries
BRENTFORD boss Thomas Frank is backing talisman Ivan Toney to lead the Bees to victory over Cherries this weekend with a goalscoring display. Toney is currently enduring a spell of 10 Premier League games without a goal, but Frank dismissed concerns
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Man jailed after stealing alcohol, meat and a sandwich in shoplifting spree
A MAN stole alcohol, meat and a sandwich during a spree of shoplifting offences. James Dempsey, 44, stole the items from Waitrose in Lymington and Tesco Express in Pennington across four days. On April 30, he stole £100 worth of meat from Waitrose
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Brentford expecting duo back for trip to Cherries
BRENTFORD are hoping to have two players back for their trip to AFC Bournemouth tomorrow afternoon (3pm). That is according to Bees boss Thomas Frank, who stated that Nordic duo Kristoffer Ajer and Mathias Jensen will be available when Brentford
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Hour-by-hour forecast for BCP as warm spell continues (for now)
Warm temperatures are set to last into the weekend - but enjoy it while it lasts. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are set to bask in highs of around 21C on Saturday. According to the Met Office, there will be large amounts of sunshine on
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Audi crashes into four parked cars
FOUR cars have been damaged after an Audi crashed into the back of them. Police were called to the crash in East Howe Lane, Bournemouth, on Thursday evening, May 9 at about 5pm. A black Audi had crashed into the back of the parked cars, but
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Is there a shortage of strawberries? Find out why the delay isn't all bad news
If you have been wondering why there has been a lack of strawberries in supermarkets or the selection isn’t as good as it normally is around this time of year, there’s a reason. The wet, dark winter has delayed the British strawberry season by
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Urgent search launched for missing man last seen on mobility scooter
UPDATE: Douglas Mallett has now been found by police. An urgent search has been launched to find a missing man last seen on his mobility scooter. Douglas Mallett, 48, went missing after 1pm on Thursday in the South Gorley area of the New Forest
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Can my neighbour legally use my WiFi without permission in the UK?
With so many people working from home and relying on WiFi to enjoy their leisure time, having an internet connection has become a must-have for people across the UK. However, this can be a costly monthly expense, making it all the more frustrating
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Housing association donates to foodbank
HOUSING association Aster Group made a £750 donation to support Ringwood food bank through the increased winter demand. The food bank said 2023 was the busiest year yet, providing more than 44,000 meals to residents as well as other household
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Runners set to flock to Dorset village for race
RUNNERS and spectators will flock to a Dorset village next month. Tarrant Monkton and the Langton Arms pub will welcome runners and spectators to the 39th annual Tarrant Valley 10, also known as the TV10, on Sunday, June 2 at 10.30am. In addition
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'What BCP Council has done is a fair compromise'
I STRONGLY object to the Echo's reporting of the demonstration about traffic in Poole park in Wednesday's paper. Your headline 'Poole Park should stay open to traffic ' is misleading. BCP Council has no plans to close the park to traffic, the
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Converting players to new positions has worked - but will Cherries repeat experiment?
THIS season has seen plenty of Cherries converted to new positions – but could there be further reinvention from Andoni Iraola next season? Moving players to new positions on the pitch is not a new phenomenon. AFC Bournemouth supporters of
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The iconic high street stores we lost in the 2010s
These are some of the the iconic high street shops that disappeared from Dorset in the 2010s. Throughout 2019 alone, roughly 61 iconic high street stores permanently closed their doors each day across the country, marking the culmination of a decade
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Driver flees crash after 'shifting three tonnes of soil' in front garden
A MAN is on the run after a BMW smashed through a wall of a Poole home, causing destruction and stress for residents. Emergency services were called to a black BMW 1-Series in Ringwood Road, Poole, close to Longfleet Road that had crashed into
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No evidence of sex assault in town centre, police say
NO EVIDENCE of a sexual assault was found after a town centre incident, police have said. A woman in her 20s attended Royal Bournemouth Hospital with minor injuries following an incident in the early hours of Wednesday, April 10. Police said
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Police sign £70m contract with BT
DORSET Police has signed a 10-year contract worth £70m with BT for new IT equipment. Together with Devon and Cornwall Police, the contract is said to “strengthen” the forces’ technology to create “efficient” 101 and 999 services. Dorset Police
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Disagreements on how 'costly' committee split should be done
BCP Council’s “costly” splitting of its planning committee has come into effect this month. The controversial proposal received much criticism earlier this year after it was revealed it would cost £25,200, according to the local authority.
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Brand new school to be built
BOURNEMOUTH is to get a brand new free special needs school for nearly 200 autistic pupils. Funding is to be given to BCP Council by the Department for Education’s £105m nationwide investment in SEND services. A school for approximately 180
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Blind pensioner and dog could be homeless by end of week
A BLIND pensioner could be out on the streets by the end of the week, claiming he is ‘being passed around’ by Dorset and BCP councils. Brian Robinson, 78, left his flat in Wellington Court, Weymouth, some six months ago over a disagreement over
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Popular seafood restaurant visited by Good Morning Britain
BREAKFAST TV shows Good Morning Britain and Lorraine visited a popular Mudeford seafood restaurant. The Noisy Lobster was visited on May 8 as part of a promotion to advertise a joint competition to win £35,000 and a motorhome. Presenter Andi
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Ringwood honey business celebrates a decade of bee-liciousness
A Ringwood honey business says it is buzzing with happiness to celebrate 10 years of honey-making. Honey by Ian and Co, a family-run honey business from Ringwood, has begun to celebrate its first decade after being established in 2014 as a hobby
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The flower farm where brides to be can pick their own beautiful blooms
BRIDES can now add the ultimate personal touch to their wedding with help from Hyde Flower Company, where DIY wedding flower workshops are being added to pick your own flower sessions. The sustainable flower farm near Fordingbridge is running a
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Mini-festival in Sturminster Marshall to raise money for cancer charities
A ONE-day mini-festival is returning to raise funds for cancer charities. Now in its ninth year, the BBQ on The Green festival is returning on May 11 from 12pm until midnight at Charborough Way Green in Sturminster Marshall. The festival is
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'Kind and caring' 17-year-old found dead in quarry after night out
A ‘KIND, caring and loving’ 17-year-old died in a tragic accident after falling into a quarry after a night out, an inquest heard. Jack Oliver Gillespie, from Langton Matravers, was found on a ledge in Swanworth Quarry in June 2023, after a search
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Kitten rescued from Greece goes missing within seven hours
A KITTEN rescued from Greece has gone missing in Swanage within seven hours of its arrival in its new home. Valentina, also known as Tiny, went missing just hours after being brought to England from Crete. The stray cat was saved by Gloucestershire
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Historian gifted brick of old pub that has been redeveloped
AN HISTORIAN has been gifted a brick of a historic pub that has been redeveloped into new homes. Chairman of the Milton Heritage Society and Milton historian, Nick Saunders, was given a brick by developers Pennyfarthing Homes on a visit to the