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Strictly Come Dancing stars jive all the way to Poole theatre next June
TWO PROFESSIONAL dancers from Strictly Come Dancing will be cha-cha-ing their way to Poole. Red Hot and Ready will dance its way around the UK in June and July 2025, visiting 27 venues including Poole Lighthouse . Dianne Buswell, known for
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How has VAR impacted Cherries this season?
CLUBS will vote on whether Video Assistant Referees should be removed from the Premier League next season – but how has VAR impacted Cherries this season? Fans have grown both used to and weary to the interventions from Stockley Park since VAR
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Burglary at Lakeside fish and chip shop
POLICE are investigating a burglary at a popular fish and chip shop in Poole. At around 2.15am on Sunday, May 12 2024, entry was gained to Lakeside Fish and Chips at Lifeboat Quay and bottles of alcohol were stolen. Officers are appealing for
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Burglar's trip to Bournemouth lands him in court after breaking into EE shop
A BURGLAR who smashed his way into a mobile phone shop caused thousands of pounds worth of damage before stealing one handset. James Connelly smashed a window of the EE shop before forcing open a display cabinet and stole a mobile phone valued
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Man leaned over counter and stole cash from betting shop staff member
A MAN stole cash from a staff member at a betting shop. At around 8.15pm on Monday, April 8, the man came into Betfred in Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, leaned across the counter and took cash from a member of staff. Officers investigating
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Delays after after lorry crashes with car
5:14pm This incident is now over, the live blog is finished. 3:52pm
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Tea rooms at Highcliffe Castle set to re-open under new operator
A NEW operator is set to take over the permanent tea rooms at Highcliffe Castle. Openwide Ltd aims to start serving visitors from the permanent tea room in early July. The company currently operates facilities on Bournemouth Pier, including
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REVIEW: Jah Wobble’s Metal Box Rebuilt In Dub, Lighthouse, Poole
THIS was nothing short of an absolute bass guitar masterclass from one of the greatest exponents of the electric four-string instrument operating today. Jah Wobble was in town with his regular band Invaders of the Heart, ostensibly to recreate
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Three Dorset paddling pools set to reopen next week
THREE key paddling pools are set to open next week in time for the summer weather. The Quomps Splash Park in Christchurch, Redhill paddling pool, and Hamworthy Park paddling pool are set to reopen to the public on or shortly after May 24. BCP
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The Hendy Group 'delighted' to expand its operations in Dorset
The Hendy Group is proving its success in Dorset as two more franchises connected to the group opened earlier this year. Two new franchises, Fiat and Abarth, opened in Spring. At its most recent new site in Branksome, Hendy launched its first
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Appeal to reunite abandoned mountain bike in New Milton
AN OFFICER is appealing for information on the recovery of an abandoned bike. The Carerra mountain bike has been seen in the same place for weeks. Now, the officer is hoping to track down the owner to reunite them with their bike. A spokesperson
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Dog owners invited to help protect heathlands
DORSET Dogs and Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service have collaborated to protect heathlands this summer. The campaign will see dog owners receive one hour of training and equipment for their dogs to wear while patrolling the area on a
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Northern Lights could be visible in the UK again this week
The Northern Lights could be visible in parts of the UK again as early as this week, according to the Met Office. The Aurora Borealis stunned the nation last week, with dazzling light displays being visible as far south as Dorset, Essex, Cambridgeshire
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Teenager Hagon puts improved home showing down to better gating
TEENAGER Sam Hagon put his improved performance around the Wimborne Road track down to better gating as the Poole Pirate helped his side to a big victory over Workington Comets. After taking paid three in his first home race as a Pirate against
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Arrest made after police chase comes to dramatic end
A MAN has been arrested after a car ploughed into several parked cars. Four cars were left smashed after a driver allegedly hit a speed bump and lost control of the Mercedes C-Class during a police chase that started in Bournemouth town centre
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Brand new antiques emporium to open its doors this July
A NEW opportunity for antique fanatics to buy and sell trade is coming to New Milton. A new emporium at Redcliffe Garden Centre will be opening this summer. The new selling space will feature a capacity for more than 200 stalls. The emporium
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Man made anti-Semitic comments and assaulted pair in high street
A MAN reportedly made anti-Semitic comments and assaulted a man and a woman in a high street. At around 11pm on Saturday, May 4, the pair were reportedly assaulted by the man in Swanage High Street. It was also alleged he made anti-Semitic
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Chelsea set to be without captain James for final day clash with Cherries
CHERRIES’ upcoming opponents Chelsea will be without captain Reece James after the defender saw red for kicking out during his side’s victory over Brighton. James was only introduced late on at the Amex, quickly earning his marching orders for
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Jury out in trial of couple accused of murdering and dismembering man
4:02pm The jury has been unable to reach a verdict today and is being sent home. Deliberations will resume tomorrow
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Aldi shoppers issued do not eat warning over 'unsafe to eat' pork
Aldi shoppers have been warned not to eat two pork products from the supermarket as they are “unsafe to eat”. The two pork products have been labelled incorrectly, with the wrong use-by dates used. The affected products are the Ashfields Grill
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'Do not eat': Tesco issues warning as food may contain 'pieces of glass'
Tesco shoppers have been issued a “do not eat” warning over a product which may contain pieces of glass. The supermarket giant is recalling one of its sandwich products due to the possible presence of “small pieces of glass”. Tesco has recalled
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Martin Lewis calls for rule change to fix 'broken energy market'
Martin Lewis has called for the reintroduction of cheaper deals for new customers to fix the “broken” energy market. The ban on energy firms offering cheaper deals to new customers could be scrapped from October as Ofgem clears the path back to
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Firefighters rush to blaze in resident's lounge
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a lounge fire at a home in Christchurch. Two fire engines rushed to a home in Winkton Close, Burton, on Wednesday afternoon, May 15. The residents living inside had escaped from the home uninjured, but a cause of the
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Person 'goes AWOL' and sprays car with fire extinguisher
A PERSON who “went AWOL” sprayed a parked car with a fire extinguisher. The person damaged a grey Citroen Picasso during the bizarre incident in Cracklewood Close, Trickett’s Cross in Ferndown on Wednesday evening. Police officers were called
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'Aggravated burglary' at old hotel is second incident in weeks
A MAN has been arrested after an ‘aggravated burglary’ at a derelict hotel in Bournemouth. Police officers were called to the Mon Bijou Hotel in Manor Road, East Cliff, following reports of an assault on Wednesday afternoon, May 15. Images
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RAC warns fuel retailers are charging 'extremely unfair' petrol prices
UK motorists are being hit in the pocket by “unfairly high margins” on fuel sales, a Cabinet minister has been warned. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) must be given the power to take “meaningful action” against companies charging too
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REVIEW: Shostakovich 5, BSO, Lighthouse Poole
IN AN interview with the Echo recently, departing BSO maestro Kirill Karabits OBE said the key to everything was the relationship between conductor, musicians and audience when they come together as one. That very special relationship has been
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Post Office to close for more than a month
A VILLAGE Post Office will temporarily close next month while a refit takes place for more than a month. Lytchett Matravers’ Post office in Purbeck Parade will have extensive work done on it from the end of the day on Wednesday, June 12. The
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'Shopping areas are obstacle courses'
PEDESTRIANISED shopping areas are obstacle courses. Shopper slalom up and down avoiding all manner of impediments , some deliberate , some illegal and some downright dangerous. A previous council's decision was to remove a main pedestrianised area
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6 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are looking for loving new homes
Several pets in Dorset are looking for their forever homes, including at the Ashley Heath Animal Centre. Located on the border with Hampshire, the centre offers care for its animals in rural surroundings. A few animals from the centre are listed
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Building control update - what is the HSE/BSR?
MC Plan and Site Services Ltd is a Dorset based Registered Building Control Approver (RBCA), who were formerly known as Approved Inspectors and regulated by the Construction Industry Council up to September 2023. After this date, the building control
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Local Poole football team fun day in 2004 - were you there?
Almost 300 boys and girls from Broadstone Football Club had a ball as they celebrated a successful season with a massive fun day. The Poole club, which started with just one under-11s team in 1982, had grown steadily and boasted a total of 17 teams
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Premier League clubs set for summer vote on whether to scrap VAR
PREMIER League clubs will vote on whether Video Assistant Referees should be scrapped for next season, with Cherries’ divisional rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers pushing for the change. Wolves have been on the end of several controversial refereeing
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‘Club has been pushing’ - Iraola says speculation has not affected Kelly this season
BOSS Andoni Iraola is holding onto the slim hope he will “receive a good surprise” about Lloyd Kelly’s future, as he insisted the speculation had not been affecting the 25-year-old. Kelly looks set to depart Cherries on a free transfer this summer
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‘Rate him very highly’ – Iraola discusses future of David Brooks
ANDONI Iraola reiterated David Brooks would be returning to Cherries for pre-season, after his loan spell at Southampton, adding: “I rate him very highly.” Cherries reluctantly allowed Brooks to depart in the winter transfer window, the 26-year-old
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Incredible video takes viewers back to old Bournemouth and Boscombe
An incredible YouTube video takes viewers back through Bournemouth and Boscombe's past. James Stewart Fox, who goes by the pseudonym "The Time Travel Artist," isn't a scientist working on a time machine, but a creative mind using video editing
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Ryanair launches winter schedule from Bournemouth - with new route
RYANAIR’S winter schedule is now on sale at Bournemouth Airport. Fights can now be booked to 20 destinations through until March 2025, including a brand new winter route to Agadir in Morocco. Other Ryanair winter flights from Bournemouth
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Powers to remove drunk people could be extended by council
POWERS to remove drunk people from certain areas of the conurbation are expected to be extended for another three years. An alcohol public space protection order (PSPO) was established by BCP Council in 2021 in response to a public consultation
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Refuge for female victims of domestic abuse axed by council
BOURNEMOUTH Women’s Refuge has been axed by BCP Council following “careful consideration”. The refuge centre has been a safe place for victims of domestic abuse and violence and it’s understood it currently houses 20 women and 13 children.
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Hundreds of jobs created at holiday park as part of £500k investment
HUNDREDS of jobs are to be created at a holiday park as part of a major nationwide investment. Sandford Holiday Park near Wareham employs almost 300 staff in the peak season, while welcoming nearly 95,000 holidaymakers last year alone. But
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New waste collections expected to be introduced by BCP Council
FOOD waste collections for Poole and a simpler recycling system are being proposed by the council at a meeting next week. If approved, these plans will see food waste collections introduced for Poole households and flats in Bournemouth by March
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Firefighters conduct real life training at derelict property in Southbourne
FIREFIGHTERS from Dorset at Wiltshire Fire and Rescue carried out live fire training at a property in Southbourne. The exercise took place at a derelict building, which will be demolished within the next few weeks. Crews were given the chance
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'Pothole caused £500 worth of damage to my car'
A MAN has been left frustrated after claiming a pothole caused £500 worth of damage to his car. Alexander Caddy, 32, from Moordown, contacted Hampshire County Council but the local authority reportedly 'denied liability' for the damage caused
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Christchurch theatre thanks 'well-behaved' Ricky Gervais audience
THE Regent has thanked audiences who attended the Ricky Gervais shows and said it has learnt lessons following its huge demand. The Christchurch theatre has thanked audiences for their well-behaved nature during the shows after problems with abuse
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In The Dock: Drug drivers, thefts and court order breaches
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: TYLER COLIN CECIL BLAKE, 26 and of Luther Road in Bournemouth, admitted failing to comply with the requirements of a community order made by Poole Magistrates Court on April 13, 2023.
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Outrage over treatment of mother's grave: 'It was just wrong on every level'
A MAN said his mother's grave was left in an 'absolute disgrace' at a cemetery. Michael Stern, from Lymington, decided to take advantage of the sunshine on Sunday, May 13, and visit his mother's grave with his elderly father. When he arrived