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‘I thank him for everything’ – Iraola expects Kelly to leave Cherries
ANDONI Iraola moved to “thank” Lloyd Kelly for his performances this campaign, admitting “probably he will play somewhere else” next season. The defender came off the bench during Cherries’ season finale at Stamford Bridge, as Chelsea ran out 2
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‘We cannot ask much more of the players’ – Iraola ‘happy’ with final-day showing
BOSS Andoni Iraola says he was left “happy” with his side’s performance, despite defeat on the final day of the season at Chelsea, insisting: “We cannot ask much more of the players.” Cherries were beaten 2-1 at Stamford Bridge, strikes from Moises
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Magic moment from Moises sends Chelsea on their way to win over Cherries on final day
A MOMENT of magic from Moises Caicedo set Chelsea on their way to victory over Cherries on the final day of the Premier League season. With goalkeeper Neto out of his goal having made a clearance, Caicedo fired the ball in from the halfway line
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Cheese and Chilli Festival celebrates a decade in Christchurch
THE Cheese and Chilli Festival celebrated its 10th birthday in Christchurch this weekend. Thousands headed to the Cheese and Chilli Festival on Parley Lane, Christchurch, to help the event celebrate its tenth birthday on May 18 and 19. Organised
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'Shouting' heard as emergency services respond to incident
EMERGENCY services have responded to an incident in Bournemouth. Police and the ambulance service were on scene in Leslie Road shortly after 4pm on Sunday afternoon. Residents have reported seeing 'lots of police' and hearing 'shouting'.
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Iraola explains Solanke absence for Chelsea v AFC Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola has explained the reason why Dominic Solanke is not starting against Chelsea in the final Premier League game of the season. Cherries’ leading goalscorer Solanke has been named on the bench for AFC Bournemouth
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Live blog as Cherries travel to Chelsea for Premier League finale
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PHOTOS: Bikes rev up for the Distinguished Gentlemen's Bike Ride
OVER a thousand bikes rumbled through the conurbation as part of one of the world's biggest Distinguished Gentlemen's Bike Rides. The biggest Distinguished Gentlemen's Bike Ride in England rode through Bournemouth on May 19 after departing from
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More than £1300 worth of items stolen from Travis Perkins
MORE than £1300 worth of items have been stolen from a Travis Perkins store. The theft reportedly occurred at the Travis Perkins in Ricardo Way, Lymington, shortly after 1pm on Thursday, May 9. Lymington and New Milton Police officers investigating
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Shoplifter caught after fleeing on train with stolen goods
A MAN shoplifted from a Poole store before fleeing on a train to Bournemouth. PCSO Harold of Bournemouth Police was on patrol near the train station and managed to catch the thief. The goods were recovered and returned to the shop. This
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Pirates to face Scunthorpe in repeat of last year’s KO Cup final
POOLE Pirates have learned their semi-final opponents in the Championship Knockout Cup, with a repeat of last year’s final against Scunthorpe Scorpions. Scunthorpe stunned Poole in 2023 to end their hopes of winning the trophy for a third year
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Spear among haul of weapons seized from Bournemouth address
A ‘LARGE amount’ of weapons have been seized from an address in Bournemouth. Bournemouth Police officers responded to a call of a disturbance at an address in High How Lane on Friday night. Whilst in the address the officers discovered a haul
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Woman falls down cliff in Bournemouth
A WOMAN was rescued by emergency services after she fell down a cliff and became stuck behind a beach hut. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) was called to help Lymington and Poole Coastguard, South Western Ambulance Service,
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'BCP Council shouldn't ignore residents' wishes'
I COMPLETELY agree with the comments made by your correspondent Mr Ian Beeching.(letters 13/5) It is totally arrogant for BCP to ignore the wishes of the majority of people wanting the Whitecliff gate open. I always believed we lived in a democracy
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Morebus to introduce 20 new double deckers to its fleet
MOREBUS is to introduce an extra 20 double decker buses to its fleet for Bournemouth and Poole this month. The British-built Alexander Dennis E400 MMC buses will serve the M2 route from Bournemouth to Poole and follows the arrival of 28 similar
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Dorset Police donate seized cars to Bournemouth and Poole College
DORSET Police have donated seized cars to Bournemouth and Poole College. Bournemouth and Poole College was given 10 seized cars from Dorset Police after the force was made aware of the need for cars in the college's automotive department.
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The top ten baby names for boys and girls have been revealed
Deciding on a name for your baby is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent, and the thankfully the Office for National Statistics (ONS) may be able to provide you with some inspiration. The ONS has revealed the latest list
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Who starts in final Premier League clash of the season for Cherries?
CHERRIES face Chelsea this afternoon in the final game of the 2023/24 Premier League season – but which players will see the season out? It has been a successful season for Andoni Iraola in his first year as AFC Bournemouth head coach, but the
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Good progress made on children's special needs services, report says
GOOD progress has been made on children’s special needs services in the past six months, BCP Council’s own latest report has said. SEND services have seen a reduction in waiting times for children’s education and health care plan assessments (
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New venue proposed for Bournemouth town centre this summer
PALM trees, a fudge bus and a decorated bar are all part of new plans to bring some new life to Bournemouth town centre this summer. Live at the Square has been awarded a contract by BCP Council to deliver its ‘town centre summer entertainment
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Popular BBC show to broadcast live from Poole harbour
NATURE show Springwatch will be hosting its latest series at a Dorset nature reserve later this month. The BBC show starring Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan will broadcast live from RSPB Arne in Purbeck starting on Monday, May 27 at 8pm.
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Popular Dorset Chinese restaurant inspected by hygiene officials
A NUMBER of cafés, pubs, restaurants and takeaways across Dorset and the New Forest have been handed new food hygiene ratings recently. Each week, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) inspects businesses across the country, assessing hygiene and safety
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Sandbanks has UK's first ever thermalist instructor at sauna
SANDBANKS’ Saltwater Sauna is extending its current site and establishing two new saunas with changing rooms on Avon Beach in Christchurch. Due to happen in the autumn, the sauna has also recruited Britain’s first ever Thermalist instructor.
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Man held boy at knife point and raped him on fishing trip
A MAN held a boy at knife point and forced him to remove his clothes before raping him on a fishing trip, a court heard. Paul Robins, 59, was convicted by jury of sexual assault and two counts of rape against a child under the age of 13. Dorset
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The riverside pub where people 'get lost in time'
A NEWLY renovated riverside pub - Riverside at the Coventry Arms is our Pub of The Week. Nestled on the banks of the River Stour in Corfe Mullen, this pub boasts a ‘fusion of rustic charm with a modern allure'. It is owned by James Mills who
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Baby vaccination rates fall short in BCP amid surge in whooping cough cases
THE proportion of babies in BCP vaccinated against whooping cough has failed to meet its key health target, data shows. It comes as cases of the respiratory disease have exploded this year, with the UK Health and Security Authority (UKHSA) confirming
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11 year old 'excited' to win coveted prize at DJ event
A GIRL from Christchurch has won a 'coveted' prize at a DJ event. Lola Phillips, 11, impressed a panel of judges with her DJ set at this year's Street in The Park event in Dorchester. She won two categories for the Up and Coming DJ awards.
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Man banned from entering parts of town centre following assault
A BOURNEMOUTH man has been banned from visiting parts of the town centre after he assaulted a woman. Ryan Stych, 23, appeared at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, May 15, to be sentenced for his offending last year. The defendant admitted
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Hunt for 'witch posts' used historically as protection from the supernatural
AN OPEN-air museum is searching for ‘witch posts’ across Bournemouth. Staff at Ryedale Folk Museum are seeking help to locate the carved wooden posts which were historically used as means of protection for the supernatural. For years, it has
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All the food festivals you can sample across Dorset for summer of 2024
The summer months often see plenty of different events take place, and if you're into your food and drink there will be a few festivals happening in Dorset in 2024. There will be loads of festivals and events dedicated to delicious dishes and cuisines