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Council vehicle gets stuck on sand and vehicle sent to save it gets stuck too
A COUNCIL all-terrain vehicle (ATV) became stuck in the sand on the beach before another vehicle got stuck trying to retrieve it. The vehicle got stuck at Branksome beach at around 9.45am on Saturday, May 11 while out on patrol. The council
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Van left completely ruined from fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a smouldering van near Cranborne that was believed to have been burnt overnight. Crews from Hampshire and Dorset, including Verwood, were called to Tidpit near Fordingbridge just after 10am on Monday morning, May 13
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Crews in attendance at fire in high street
5:18pm We will now be closing our blog. 4:41pm
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‘Suspicious’ man stood in undergrowth offered lift to school boy
POLICE are searching for a man after he was seen stood in an undergrowth offering an 11-year-old boy a lift to school. Dorset Police received a report that the boy was walking along Sandford Road, at the junction with Miles Avenue, in Sandford
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Iraola accuses Toney and Havertz of both ‘diving’ to win penalties against Cherries
CHERRIES boss Andoni Iraola accused both Ivan Toney and Kai Havertz of “diving” to win penalties against his side. In Cherries’ 3-0 loss against Arsenal earlier this month, German forward Havertz was awarded a spot-kick with the game goalless,
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Man headbutted by fellow bus passenger in 'unprovoked assault'
A MAN was headbutted by a fellow passenger on board a bus in an ‘unprovoked assault’. The Morebus vehicle was in Alma Road when the victim was assaulted by another man, at around 6.20pm on Thursday, March 14. The victim, a man from Bournemouth
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Manhunt launched for five men after pair assaulted outside bar
OFFICERS have released CCTV images of five men they would like to speak with in relation to an assault. Two men aged 18 and 20 were sat on a bench outside Bar Me in Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, at around 4am on April 1. The pair were
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Wimborne convenience store reopens after break in
A WIMBORNE convenience store has reopened after being forced to close following a break-in. 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
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Morris makes it to semi-finals in MODUS Super Series
DORSET darts star Tommy Morris progressed into the semi-finals at the latest round of action at the MODUS Super Series. Following in the recent footsteps of county teammate Scott Mitchell, Christchurch’s Morris produced some impressive displays
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Jury in murder trial shown knives found in victim's possession
THE jury in a murder trial has been shown a knife which was found under the bed of 49-year-old Simon Shotton. Defence barristers presented the image of the knife while giving details of Mr Shotton’s previous convictions. Mr Shotton’s severed
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Pub calls final orders and says people's drinking habits have changed
A DORSET pub has temporarily closed its doors after struggling for four years with the cost of living crisis. The Swan Inn, owned by Hall and Woodhouse was known as a ‘friendly and welcoming pub in the heart of Sturminster Newton, offering a selection
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Southbourne marketing agency recognised in Sunday Times Best Place to Work
A SOUTHBOURNE marketing agency has been recognised in Sunday Times' Best Places to Work. The Sunday Times, powered by WorkL, has revealed the Best Places to Work in the UK for 2024. The nationwide workplace survey honours and celebrates Britain's
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‘Huge impact’ – Foley ‘thrilled’ Iraola has extended his Cherries contract
OWNER Bill Foley says he is “thrilled” Andoni Iraola has put pen-to-paper on a contract extension at Cherries, stating the Spaniard has “made a huge impact” at the club. Iraola joined Cherries last summer, controversially replacing Gary O’Neil
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Heavy rain warning in force for parts of Dorset
HEAVY rain could cause disruption in parts of Dorset, the Met Office has warned. A yellow alert is in force for parts of the county including Swanage, Blandford, Sturminster Newton and Gillingham. The warning is in force until around midnight
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Do dash cams record when a car is off? Motoring experts explain
Dash cams have become increasingly popular over the last few years as they are useful for recording what is happening on the road (ahead or behind depending on the model). More specifically, the devices that can be plugged or wired into vehicles
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Lane blocked after man suffers medical episode on A31
2:53pm #A31Eastbound - All lanes CLEARED between #PicketPost and #StoneyCross after the earlier incident, delays
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Iraola signs contract extension after impressive first season at Cherries
ANDONI Iraola’s impressive first season as head coach of Cherries has been rewarded with a new contract. When he arrived at the club last summer, Iraola penned a deal until 2025, but he has now put pen-to-paper to stay at Vitality Stadium for an
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REVIEW: Dean Friedman, Lighthouse, Poole
THIS was a chance to get up close and personal with one of the best – and possibly quirkiest – singer-songwriters of the past 40 years. Step forward the unique talent that is Dean Friedman to explain some of the intricacies of his art, as well
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Revolution bar handed repossession notice after sudden closure
A BOURNEMOUTH bar has been struck with a notice of repossession after its sudden closure. Revolution in Old Christchurch Road announced it would be shutting its doors with immediate effect on April 30. It came after several planned closures
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Pundits ‘surprised’ Brentford penalty call was overturned against Cherries
PUNDITS have expressed their surprise the decision to award Brentford a penalty against Cherries was not upheld. With the game locked at 0-0 at Vitality Stadium, Ivan Toney went down under a challenge from Illia Zabarnyi and on-field referee Matt
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Murder trial latest: Woman admits preventing the burial of a corpse
A MURDER-accused woman has pleaded guilty to preventing the burial of a corpse. Debbie Pereira, 39, changed her plea to guilty at Winchester Crown Court on Monday morning. The defendant's lawyers accept she has no defence in law, the court
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Swanage CC celebrate historic winning weekend
SWANAGE CC celebrated an historic weekend, with all four of their adult sides winning on the same day for the first time. The first XI travelled to Christchurch in Dorset Premier Two, emerging comfortable victors by 166 runs. Swanage recovered
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Multiple arrests made in targeted day of action for Dorset Police
BOURNEMOUTH Police engaged in several arrests to crack down on town crime. Officers attended multiple incidents of anti-social behaviour. A spokesperson for Bournemouth Police said: “The Bournemouth Neighbourhood Enforcement Team (NET) and
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Motorcyclist left with 'life changing' injuries after crash on bypass
A MOTORCYCLIST has been left with life changing injuries after a crash with a car. The rider, a man in his 50s and from Poole, was on the A351 Wareham Bypass near to the junction with the A352 Worgret Road, on Sunday afternoon. He was involved
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New Greggs throws open doors at retail park
A NEW Greggs has thrown open its doors in a Poole retail park. The new store, at Wessex Gate Retail Park, has created 12 new jobs for the area. As reported, plans for the new shop were approved by BCP Council in October 2022, moving into the
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PHOTOS: Dramatic moment grass snake catches frog
PUPILS had a surprise during a pond-dipping trip when they spotted a grass snake capturing a frog. The dramatic moment was caught on camera by Kate Fry, administrator at The Epiphany School, Bournemouth, during the year five trip to the nearby
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REVIEW: Cider With Kirsty, Lighthouse, Poole
CIDER With Kirsty mixes masterful folk improvisation specialists The Ciderhouse Rebellion with much-lauded, New Forest-bred vocalist Kirsty Merryn. The collaboration has even extended to an album, The Devil’s On The Mast, which came out last summer
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DWP Universal Credit warning ahead of change next week
Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the bank holidays next weekend. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) who manage benefit payments to eligible claimants do not make payments on bank holidays
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Everything to know on what to do if you want to get rid of old coins in the UK
Over the decades coins and banknotes in the UK have changed in their design several times, meaning there are some still floating about that are no longer legal tender. Whether they're behind the sofa, at the bottom of some drawer or in an old piggy
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Can my neighbour look over my fence? The important rule to know
We've all heard of the concept of a nosey neighbour, but some can take it too far with how much interest they might be paying to your property. Having a brief look into a neighbour's garden shouldn't be an issue but continual peering over a fence
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Murder trial continues after body parts found dumped on seafront
3:14pm Our coverage will resume tomorrow morning. In the meantime, you can view photographs of the knives found in
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Medical incident at bus station prompts 999 response
EMERGENCY services were called to a medical incident at a bus station over the weekend. Ambulance crews and the police were called to Poole bus station in Kingland Street at about 5.30pm on Saturday, May 11. It’s understood a person was found
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Road was closed after three-vehicle crash
A ROAD was closed after a three-car crash on Saturday night. Emergency services were called to Holdenhurst Road in Springbourne to reports of the crash shortly before 9pm on Saturday, May 11. The police, the fire service and the ambulance service
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‘Bringing the community together’: Former chef opens Poole café
A FORMER chef has created a ‘home away from home’ through a cosy café in Poole. Canford Nest, based in the Neighbourhood Centre off Culliford Crescent, is the Daily Echo’s Trader of the Week. Tracey Stevens, owner of Canford Nest, opened her
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21-year-old admits making more than 800 indecent images of children
A PERSON has pleaded guilty to making more than 800 indecent images of young children. Jamie Wilson, 21, pleaded guilty to one count of making 260 category A (the most serious in nature) indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child; one
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Wanted man arrested after knife incident at train station
A WANTED man was found and detained after acting suspiciously at a Dorset train station. Officers attended a report of a man’s behaviour at Christchurch train station which resulted in a stop and search. After the search, a knife was found,
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'We can't wait to celebrate with you all' - New carnival comes to Dorset
A BOURNEMOUTH town is holding a new and improved summer carnival for residents across Dorset. A community group dedicated to the regeneration of Boscombe has announced a carnival will take place in August this year. A spokesperson for Boscombe
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Warning of deadly drug-resistant disease on the rise across Dorset
A drug-resistant disease on the rise across Dorset has been branded a 'significant threat' to public health. Klebsiella pneumoniae can cause infections in the lungs, blood and wounds of those already injured, and can prove especially dangerous
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Hour-by-hour forecast as BCP set for heavy rain
AFTER THE summery weekend heatwave, temperatures are due to decrease across the day as Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole are set for heavy rain. Here’s the Met Office’s hour-by-hour forecast for Bournemouth on Monday. 8am: 13C, overcast,
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Man makes history in abseil down Empire State Building
A MAN has said it felt like a dream to abseil down the Empire State Building, after being cheered on by a member of the royal family. Adam Gosling, from Lymington, along with twenty brave Outward Bound supporters, made history by abseiling down
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Police remind drivers to avoid parking in front of gates after car park blocked
Police have reminded motorists not to park in front of a New Forest car park. Officers were called to assist Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service at an emergency at Pig Bush car park on Hatchet Lane on Saturday. But after spotting a motorist
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Postcards show village with 4,000-year roots
Nestled deep within the expansive wilderness of the New Forest in Hampshire lies the picturesque village of Brockenhurst. With a history that spans countless centuries, this charming village is inseparable from the very fabric of the New Forest, the
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Who won at the BAFTAs? Full list of all the award winners for 2024
The BAFTA Television Awards returned to our screens last night (May 12) with plenty of actors and celebrities taking home top prizes. The Awards ceremony took place at the Royal Festival Hall in London and comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan
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Winton school opens £8,000 learning barn and pond
A WINTON school has held a grand opening of its brand new outdoor learning barn and pond. St Lukes CofE School in Beminster Road, held a grand opening for its new outdoor barn and pond on May 7. The school hopes to use it as an area of 'peace
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3,700 homes can now be built in Poole Harbour catchment area
THOUSANDS of new homes can now be built following a government-backed nutrient mitigation scheme. About 3,700 new homes can now be built in the Poole Harbour catchment area while protecting rare birds and their habitat. Natural England will
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UHD invites people to twilight walk to fundraise for breast cancer
UNIVERSITY Hospitals Dorset (UHD) NHS Charity has invited people to a twilight walk to 'provide a brighter future for patients with breast cancer'. UHD has invited people to come together on May 17 for a twilight walk along Bournemouth promenade
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'Poole High Street has a lot of clutter that needs a rethink'
POOLE High Street is continuing to perk up following Kingland Crescent's attraction of independents, better security at the bus station and cheaper tickets, the NHS and Bournemouth and Poole College becoming tenants at the Dolphin Centre so bringing
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'The Purbeck Pound?': Residents split over area's future
SHOULD there be a tourist tax in Purbeck – the “Purbeck Pound”? This is the controversial question asked in a report by environmental group Planet Purbeck to nearly 7,000 respondents. Residents in the area are sharply divided over the major
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Concerns over holiday rental causing 'disruption' in residential area
CONCERNS have been raised over a holiday rental causing ‘disruption’ in a residential area. The holiday home to the rear of 10 Coppice Close in St Ives has been brought to the attention of St Leonards and St Ives Parish Council. It follows
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Man who 'wanted to fight everyone' knocks woman unconscious in street
A MAN knocked a woman 'unconscious' during an outburst of aggression in a residential area of Bournemouth. Joel Norris was “bare chested in the street” and “wanting to fight everyone”, a court heard. Police were alerted to the 28-year-old’s
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'Group of youths causing trouble' dispersed from near pier
A ‘GROUP of youths causing trouble’ were dispersed near Bournemouth Pier. The group was reported to police, with officers on patrol in the area on hand to disperse them from Pier Approach. Earlier on Saturday evening, May 11, officers used
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Arts By the Sea to celebrate arts, culture, and people
THE 14th edition of the south west’s biggest free celebration of arts, culture, people and place is set to return. Arts By The Sea will take place between Friday, September 27 and Sunday, September 29, with the theme of ‘taste’. This year’s
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Big drop in corporate insolvencies in March, data shows
THERE was a big drop in corporate insolvencies in March, data has shown. The figures, from R3, the trade body for restructuring and insolvency professionals, showed a marked decrease in the south and Thames Valley region. Newly published statistics
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'I am humbled beyond what words': Reverend receives MBE from Prince William
A BOURNEMOUTH Reverend has received his MBE from Prince William. The prince conducted the investiture for Revd Christopher Colledge at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, May 8. The MBE was given for Revd Colledge’s work in the Bournemouth community
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Bournemouth fan to donate 50 kits to children who can't afford them
An AFC Bournemouth superfan has set up a charitable donation to help give children football kits who can't afford them. James Rood, 37, has created a JustGiving page to help give AFC Bournemouth kits to children whose parents can't afford it.
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AI bus shelter shows messages of 'mothers' worry'
AN INNOVATIVE AI powered digital screen at a bus shelter in Bournemouth is helping to raise awareness of the dangers of knife crime. When an ambulance passes by the screen, the vehicle's siren prompts AI to display heartfelt messages, signifying
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Hotel in fight for survival owes £17m
MORE than £17m is owed by a Bournemouth hotel fighting for its survival, new documents have revealed. Administrators were called in by the High Court to sort out the finances of The Queens Hotel & Spa in Meyrick Road, East Cliff, last month.
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Volunteer call to maintain gardens of Robert Louis Stevenson
A GROUP of volunteers is set to gather to maintain the gardens of the home of famed author Robert Louis Stevenson. Residents are encouraged to roll up their sleeves on Saturday, May 18, and help maintain Skerryvore and to care for a key part of
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Clean Bandit stars to join with symphony orchestra for summer park concert
SINGERS from Clean Bandit are set to wow audiences this summer as they perform with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra has announced its return to Meyrick Park for two outdoor concerts in July. The first concert, Classical Extravaganza
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Jet skiers have a fin-tastic time with dolphins near Bournemouth Pier
A GROUP of lucky jet skiers had an 'experience of a lifetime' after playing with a group of dolphins just off Bournemouth Pier. Lola Richardson, 17, went jet skiing with her friends between Bournemouth Pier and Branksome on May 8 when three 'incredible
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'What more can he do?' - Iraola confident England will call up Solanke
AFC BOURNEMOUTH boss Andoni Iraola says he does not know what more Dominic Solanke could do to earn an England call up, believing that the Cherries’ talisman will be selected for this summer’s Euros. Solanke had the ball in the back of the net