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Lewis Cook’s Cherries contract extended by an extra year
LEWIS Cook’s contract at Cherries has been extended by an extra year, after a clause was triggered in his current deal. Midfielder Cook has been in fine form for Cherries this season, with a recent report listing Wolverhampton Wanderers as being
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Man assaulted near Bournemouth Beach sparks witness appeal
OFFICERS are investigating an incident that happened at Bournemouth Beach where a man was assaulted in a robbery. Two men were sitting by a stack of deck chairs on the seafront near to Bournemouth Pier when they were approached by two other men
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Twin Sails Bridge closed in 'upright position' all weekend for inspection work
A MAJOR Poole Bridge has closed until the end of the weekend after further inspection is needed. The Twin Sails Bridge on West Quay Road has closed for inspection work. In a social media post from Morebus, it reads: “Twin Sails Bridge closed
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'It always means something to you' - Solanke on being named Micky Cave trophy winner
DOMINIC Solanke labelled his Micky Cave/Daily Echo AFC Bournemouth player of the year win as “huge”, stating “winning those awards, it always means something to you.” Daily Echo readers voted talismanic forward Solanke as their player of the season
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Motorists faced delays on Ferndown road after emergency gas leak
A FERNDOWN road was closed this morning after emergency works took place to fix a gas leak. This comes after engineers for SGN have said they have been investigating a gas leak in Linden Road, West Parley Ferndown since April 23 and have now identified
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‘Fast and easy’ – Iraola outlines how new contract talks went with Cherries
ANDONI Iraola said discussions regarding a new contract at Cherries were “quite fast and quite easy”. Iraola this week penned an extension to stay with the club for an extra year, his deal now running until the summer of 2026. It comes after
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Bournemouth woman sentenced for role in criminal drug gang
A BOURNEMOUTH woman was given a two-year suspended sentence for her role in a criminal drug gang. Emily Barbosa of Christchurch Road, Bournemouth was sentenced at Gloucester Crown Court on May 17. Barbosa is one of 11 offenders convicted for
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Three players could return for Cherries’ trip to Chelsea
CHERRIES could welcome back three players for Sunday’s season finale at Chelsea. Andoni Iraola’s men round off their Premier League campaign at Stamford Bridge (4pm), still with hopes of clinching a top-half finish. And the squad is looking
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Is it illegal to pick flowers in the UK? Law expert issues warning
As millions of us head for the great outdoors, Brits have been warned many of us could be breaking the law without realising it. With warmer weather finally arriving, many of us will be heading to the countryside, beach or even our own gardens
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CCTV appeal issued after £320 worth of meat and flowers stolen
OVER £300 worth of meat and flowers were stolen from a Waitrose in Ringwood. Officers have issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a shoplifting incident. In total, £320.83 worth of goods were taken from
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England's oldest family business serve sausages to Prime Minister
BRIDPORT butchers and England's oldest family business, RJ Balson and Son met the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in his back garden at No 10 Downing Street. They were invited to attend the Farm to Fork Summit 2024, an event celebrating local businesses
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What's on in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole this weekend
FROM a Thailand inspired festival to chili eating competitions and motorbike meet-ups - there's something for everyone to enjoy this weekend. Here's a roundup of some of the events taking place across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole on Saturday
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Police officer sexually assaulted in the line of duty
A POLICE officer who was sexually assaulted in the line of duty in a horrific ordeal has been nominated for a national policing award. On May 22, 2022, PC Chloe Chapman responded to an incident relating to two males fighting and a possible stabbing
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Knives and drugs found and seized during welfare check
A MAN was arrested after officers conducted a welfare check at a house and found drugs and evidence of cuckooing. Cuckooing is when criminal gangs target vulnerable people in homes for the use of drug dealing. Four men were found in the house
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Car fire causes rush hour chaos on Bournemouth road
A CAR fire temporarily closed a busy Bournemouth road. Firefighters were on the way to a training exercise in Boscombe when they were alerted to a car on fire on St Pauls Road. The road was closed while the emergency services dealt with the
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Bournemouth becomes The Script's next 'Hall of Fame' on UK tour
IRISH rock band The Script is coming to the Bournemouth International Centre this autumn. The band share 10 billion streams, 12 million album sales, six UK #1 albums, and two platinum-certified US singles. To celebrate the new release of their
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Jury still out in trial of murder accused couple
3:54pm The jury has been unable to reach a verdict today and is being sent home. Deliberations will continue on Monday
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'Stern' advice given to speeder going 46mph - but no ticket
STERN advice was given to a driver caught 16mph over the speed limit, a police officer has said. A car was stopped on a 30mph road in Lymington on Thursday, May 16 after it was caught going at 46mph. Despite the speed, the officer who was
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Can I object to my neighbour's planning permission if it affects my house?
Planning permission can cause a divide between even the friendliest of neighbours. If you think their building plan could hurt your property, you’re likely to be upset and may want to object. Reasons can include invasion of privacy or the amount
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Universal Credit claimants could be due £300 boost - how to claim
Millions of households who receive Universal Credit or Tax Credits could get a £300 boost to their savings. The Help to Save scheme is a government initiative which encourages those on benefits to save money. Under the Help to Save scheme,
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'Don't park here!' £1200 repair bill warning issued to British drivers
Drivers in the UK have been warned not to park under trees to avoid being hit with an expensive repair bill. Many motorists will find themselves flocking to shadier spots as temperatures rise in the summer months to keep their cars cool. Now
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How to claim compensation from the council for pothole damage to your car
Driving around the UK can be a treacherous task for motorists with potholes being a common sight on roads across the country. The number of potholes on British roads has surged in recent years, seeing the number of callouts for stranded drivers
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Cherries loanee Anthony off to Wembley with Leeds in Championship play-off final
CHERRIES winger Jaidon Anthony is off to Wembley with loan club Leeds United after the Whites romped past Norwich City last night to secure a spot in the Championship play-off final. After a 0-0 stalemate in the first leg at Carrow Road, Leeds
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Two ducks shot to death and 'discarded' in Bournemouth
TWO ducks were ‘shot’ and killed in Bournemouth. Police responded to reports of ‘awful’ animal cruelty at a duck pond in Lavender Road in Throop Village. The incident happened at 6.30pm on Thursday, May 16. A resident reported three to
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Man arrested for reportedly assaulting a woman in her 60s
A MAN has been arrested in connection with a reported assault in Bournemouth. It was reported between 3pm and 3.30pm on Saturday, May 4, a woman aged in her 60s was assaulted by a man who is known to her on the West Cliff promenade between the
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'My questions on tourist tax'
HAVING just returned from a few days break in Bournemouth I am reading the article about the introduction by BCP of a "tourist tax" and have read about various cities around the world which have already introduced this. How will hotels know when
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'Tourist tax will allow council to make much-needed improvements'
I JUST wanted to show my support for introducing a tourist tax. Since visiting Venice a few years ago where a tourist tax has been in place for a long time I have always thought a tourist tax is completely necessary, especially in key tourist destinations
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Model of airplanes and gliders used in D-Day to be shown in Blandford
MODELS of aeroplanes and gliders used on D-Day are to be shown in a commemorative exhibition in Blandford. Blandford Commemoration Group have announced it will hold an exhibition to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in the
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Upton House Food and Music Festival to return this summer
UPTON House Food and Music Festival will return to the edge of Poole Harbour with 'no better way to get into the festival spirit this summer'. This year's Upton House Food and Music Festival has been announced to return to Upton Country Park from
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'Southbourne boom to do with lack of parking restrictions?'
IN your nostalgic look back at Southbourne photos (15/5/24) , I was pleased to notice that the parking in Southbourne Grove in the mid 1970s - featuring among other cars a striking red Fiat 125 and a vivid lime green Volvo - was as it is today ; no
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Dorset brewery among the best places to work in UK
HALL & Woodhouse, the Blandford-based brewery, has been named as one of the best places to work in the UK. It joins other Dorset-based firms including marketing agency Halo Associates and Heartwood Collections in the Sunday Times and WorkL, best
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New decking at historic quayside restaurant will be built
PLANS for a new decking at a quayside restaurant have been approved. As reported, the new owners of La Lupa lodged the proposal to add the temporary decking in the car park of the restaurant at Poole Quay earlier this year. Now, BCP Council
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Cherries' final day clash at Chelsea to be shown on Sky Sports
CHERRIES’ final Premier League game of the 2023/24 season has been selected for television coverage, with AFC Bournemouth set to face Chelsea in front of the Sky Sports cameras. Andoni Iraola’s charges travel to London to face Chelsea at Stamford
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Pictures of Winston Churchill shortly before plunging to his near-death
Photographs from a family collection show Winston Churchill and his family during his teenage years at the age of 18. Captured during the winter of 1892, Churchill was snapped standing beside his lesser-known sibling, Jack, outside the residence
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Council consultations under fire as leadership 'already made up mind'
FUTURE consultations carried out could be meaningless if the results on Poole Park are not followed, a meeting heard. The month-long consultation asking residents about the future of Poole Park’s Whitecliff saw 63 per cent of respondents want
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One of world's biggest motorbike rides comes to Dorset this weekend
MOTORCYCLISTS will take part in one of the biggest rides in the world this weekend as the Distinguished Gentleman’s Bike Ride returns for its 11th year. Last year’s ride was the largest in the UK and fifth largest worldwide out of nearly 900
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Temporary two-way traffic lights to last until July
TEMPORARY two-way traffic lights are to last until July along a Bournemouth road. SGN will be carrying out work in Clifton Road, near Southbourne Overcliff Drive next to Gordons zig zag footpath from Tuesday, May 28. Workmen will be replacing
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Monkey that hit national headlines rehomed in Dorset
MONKEY World has taken in a monkey that hit national headlines when it was found in a Wolverhampton conservatory. Marcel, a Geoffroy’s marmoset, has been rehomed by the Bovington-based rescue centre but was showing clear signs of nutritional bone
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Well known officer and ‘true gentleman' dies
A “GREAT officer and a true gentleman” who served the country for more than 40 years has died aged 87. Major Barry Andrews was a popular figure to all he knew, his wife of 37 years Diana said, and not just in West Moors where he lived but far
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Wealth management group appoints new financial planner
A wealth management and professional services group has appointed a new financial planner and leader of its Bournemouth financial planning team. Evelyn Partners, a wealth management and professional services group, has appointed Danielle Pearce
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School warns of suspicious man after two incidents near school
A SCHOOLGIRL was approached by an unknown man in the second suspicious incident in two weeks. The girl was walking along the road when a man suddenly pulled up alongside her in a silver hatchback car. The man then reportedly threw a dark blue
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In The Dock: Man found with large kitchen knife at train station
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: ALFIE LESLIE, 19 and of no fixed address, admitted possession of a knife blade / sharp pointed article in a public place after being found with a large kitchen knife at Christchurch Railway
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'One of the UK's most exciting new folk duos’ to perform in Poole
'ONE of the UK’s most exciting new folk duos’ is lined up to play in Poole. Good Habits will take to the stage at Lighthouse Poole on Wednesday, May 22. Their award winning, genre-fusing sound has received international critical acclaim in
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Revised plans for controversial bungalow 'fail to address objections raised'
CHRISTCHURCH Town Council has objected to revised plans for a new chalet bungalow in Mudeford. The town council said the updated scheme “still fails to address the objections raised” over the last. Permission is being sought to build a chalet
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New coffee shop coming to Westbourne 'very soon'
A CAFÉ centred around freshly roasted Malawian coffee is opening in Westbourne. The Maravi and Wellness brand will open its new branch in Poole Road "very soon". Maravi was first launched in Malawi in south east Africa, but has since been introduced
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Remembrance service to be hosted for those affected by baby loss
WIMBORNE Minster has been named host for one of 29 international Saying Goodbye services held this year. The Saying Goodbye services were launched by the Mariposa Trust to provide support to the 30,000,000 individuals, couples and families affected
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School mum 'angry at the lack of respect' after sudden change of uniform
A MUM of two is infuriated after a Bournemouth school announced it is changing its school uniform policy, claiming it will cost the school roughly £17,000. Stourfield Junior School in Stourvale Road, Southbourne, will introduce a new school uniform
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'Long-awaited' allotment site officially opened by Town Mayor
THE town mayor has opened a new allotment site in Ringwood. Councillor Gareth DeBoos officially opened the new allotment site at Crow Arch Lane in Ringwood on Tuesday, in the presence of fellow town councillors and allotment tenants. Ringwood
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Care home residents knit blankets for cats in 'really lovely initiative'
RESIDENTS at a Ferndown care home have knitted tiny woollen blankets to make life more comfortable for kittens and older cats waiting to be rehomed. The ladies from Colten Care’s Amberwood House made 30 gift-wrapped blankets from individual squares
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Multi-platinum selling artist adds Bournemouth venue to UK tour
A MULTI-platinum selling artist has added a Bournemouth venue to his tour of the UK. Alfie Boe will now be playing at the Bournemouth Pavilion on Thursday, July 4, as part of his ‘Encore’ 2024 tour. High demand for tickets saw the singer announce
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Bournemouth care home could be forced to close
A BOSCOMBE care home is under threat of closure and needs 'significant investment' to meet the quality of care required for residents. BCP Council has confirmed that Fairways Care Home, owned by Tricuro, on Owls Road, Boscombe, is at risk of closure