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How often are general elections held in the UK? Maximum term of a Parliament
A general election allows members of the public to choose their MP in every part of the UK. The chosen Member of Parliament will then represent a local area (also known as constituency) in the House of Commons for up to five years. The UK Parliament
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Dorset reacts after general election called
8:19pm Meanwhile, Rishi Sunak is addressing party colleagues and activists at his first election rally in the capital.
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The reason why general elections are held on Thursdays in the UK
Prime Minster Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK’s next general election will take place on Thursday, July 4. The upcoming election will see Brits head to the polling station as they decide the future of the UK. The election will mark the
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When was the last general election in the UK and what was the result?
Prime Minster Rishi Sunak has confirmed that the general election will take place on July 4. Throughout the day, there had speculation been rife awaiting the news of the general election date. The PM declined to rule out a summer vote but has
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What happens when a general election is called?
Rumours are swirling that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could announce the date of the next general election as soon as this afternoon. But what will happen when he eventually does confirm a general election? A general election can be called by
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces July 4th date for general election
A General Election will be held on July 4th, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced. Mr Sunak, who has been Prime Minister since October 2022, has called the election after months of speculation about its date. The deadline for an election
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The story behind Andoni Iraola's remarkable first season in the Premier League
MAKING a big change with an insistence on bringing a “different identity” to a football club always carries its risks. There are countless occasions of clubs axing a reliable manager and bringing in somebody untried at the level, chasing the dream
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Multiple beach huts fenced off after movement detected in cliffs
MULTIPLE beach huts have been fenced off after movement was detected in the cliffs behind them. BCP Council has put fences around 29 beach huts between Boscombe and Southbourne. A sign attached to one of the fence panels says movement was detected
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Shops evacuated after gas leak
SHOPS were evacuated after a gas leak in Bournemouth town centre. SGN was called to Westover Road yesterday, May 21, after part of the gas network was damaged under The Gym in Westover Road. The gas company evacuated the buildings between The
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Driver arrested after crashing car into roundabout and fleeing scene
A MAN has been arrested after crashing a car into a roundabout and fleeing the scene. Officers were called to Bath Hill Roundabout at 1.30pm on May 22 after reports of a single vehicle collision. It was reported that the driver fled from the
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When was the last general election in the UK and what was the result?
Prime Minster Rishi Sunak has confirmed that the general election will take place on July 4. Throughout the day, there had speculation been rife awaiting the news of the general election date. The PM declined to rule out a summer vote but has
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Tottenham latest club reported to have interest in Cherries' Solanke
TOTTENHAM Hotspur are the latest club to be linked with Cherries star Dominic Solanke. After a goal-laden season at Vitality Stadium, Solanke scoring 19 times in 38 Premier League appearances, Cherries are set to endure a summer of speculation
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Poole Park: BCP Council cabinet votes to keep entrance closed to vehicles
POOLE Park's gates will remain closed following a unanimous vote by the council despite results from a public consultation calling for them to open. BCP Council debated the controversial closure of the entrance/exit at Whitecliff Road and Twemlow
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REVIEW: The Zombies Lighthouse, Poole
IT'S 63 years and counting since The Zombies formed in that rock’n’roll hotbed St Albans – and now more than 20 since the band’s successful reunion after decades apart. With mainstays Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone both now 78, and founding the
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Police chase and arrest man suspected of drink driving
A MAN has been arrested for multiple traffic offences after he was suspected of drink driving and tried to escape when pulled over by police. The man was pulled over at around 1am on May 22 in Bournemouth town centre. Two officers from Bournemouth
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'By your verdicts, you can be assured that justice has been done'
THE judge in a murder trial told the jury "justice has been done". Verdicts were reached in the murder trial of Benjamin Atkins and Debbie Pereira on Wednesday morning. Atkins, 49, was found guilty of murdering 49-year-old Simon Shotton by
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Man found guilty of murdering 49-year-old Simon Shotton
A MAN has been found guilty of murdering 49-year-old Simon Shotton. Benjamin Atkins was found guilty of murder by a majority jury verdict at Winchester Crown Court. His co-defendant, Debbie Pereira, was found not guilty of murder. Pereira
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‘World-class’ Pinto reportedly set for role at Cherries after leaving Roma
TIAGO Pinto, who recently left his position as general manager at Roma, is reportedly closing in on taking a new role at Cherries. Pinto, 39, worked at Benfica between 2012 and 2020, the final three of those years as director of professional football
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How to claim free items at Tesco with 'surprise' trick shoppers are just discovering
Shoppers across the UK are just discovering there is a way to claim free items from Tesco supermarkets. The supermarket giant is already known for giving shoppers discounts through its Clubcard rewards scheme. But did you know you can claim
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Everything you need to know about the toxic plant that can make you blind
Warnings have been issued after sightings of an extremely toxic plant across the UK. Giant Hogweed can cause massive blisters and ulcers if it touches skin and can also cause blindness if it comes into contact with the eyes. This is everything
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Man punched and kicked outside Christchurch restaurant
A MAN was punched and kicked outside a bar in Christchurch before being rushed to hospital after sustaining injuries to his head. Dorset Police have asked for the public to help find an unknown man who punched and kicked a man from Surrey aged
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LIVE: Council vote to keep Poole Park entrances closed
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Poole tie down top goalscorer Holmes and add Davis to next season's squad
POOLE Town have secured two further members of next season’s playing squad, tying down last season’s leading goalscorer Toby Holmes and bringing in former midfielder Charlie Davies. Holmes grabbed 22 goals from 44 appearances last term as Dolphins
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Jury reach verdicts in trial of murder accused couple
5:03pm Thank you for following our trial coverage over the past six weeks.
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Manager of the year Guardiola wants to share award with Iraola and other nominees
PREMIER League manager of the year Pep Guardiola says he wants to share his award with AFC Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola and the other nominees. Manchester City boss Guardiola was named the Premier League’s best manager for the fifth time after
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New date arranged as Plymouth BSN tie is postponed again
POOLE Pirates’ BSN Series clash against Plymouth Gladiators has again been postponed due to the weather. Originally scheduled to take place in April, the two were finally set to do battle at Wimborne Road tonight. However, the rain has again
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Pochettino leaves Chelsea just days after beating Cherries
CHELSEA boss Mauricio Pochettino has left his role by mutual consent, just days after ending their season with victory over Cherries. The 52-year-old Argentinian, who had only been in the job for 11 months, guided Chelsea to a sixth-placed finish
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Can someone recover from sepsis? See if it can be cured and post-sepsis symptoms
Anyone who has an infection can get sepsis but some are more likely to get it such as babies under one and people over 75. Sepsis is a life-threatening illness and is how your body can react to having an infection. If not treated with antibiotics
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What causes sepsis? All the people who are more at risk
While you’ve probably heard about sepsis, you might be wondering what causes it. Sepsis can’t be passed on to another person but it is “life-threatening” for those who do develop it. Here’s what we know about sepsis, including what causes it
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Warning of lightning and torrential rain in BCP
THUNDERSTORMS and heavy rain may cause disruption across Dorset, the Met Office has warned. A yellow weather warning has been issued for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole throughout Wednesday, May 22. Expect spray and sudden flooding, which
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Missing woman from Bournemouth found
OFFICERS are searching for a missing woman from Bournemouth. Update: A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "We are pleased to update that missing Bournemouth woman Teresa Chaffey has been found. "Following searches and enquiries by officers
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What are the symptoms of sepsis and when should you go to A&E?
Hundreds of thousands of people are affected by sepsis every year, making it a relatively common condition. Sepsis, which tends to impact young children and older adults, is also deadly with around 50 thousand people dying from it annually.
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BCP Council concerned by 'sensitivities' of beach event near drowning anniversary
BCP Council is making "urgent attempts" to speak to organisers of an art installation that will feature people pretending to suffocate on Bournemouth beach. Stephanie Lane, a London-based artist, specialises in creating images using artificial
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Bournemouth boy stars in golden buzzer dance act on Britain's Got Talent
A NINE-year-old boy from Bournemouth starred as part of a group that got a golden buzzer on Britain’s Got Talent at the weekend. Teddy Holton-Frances took to the stage with dance company Phoenix Boys on Saturday night’s BGT. The group features
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‘You can take too many forwards’ – Southgate explains England squad choices
GARETH Southgate says selecting his latest England squad was “complicated” as he looks towards Euro 2024, with no Cherries players making the cut. Dominic Solanke, whose only England cap came in 2017, looked to have a great shout of being included
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Cherries win Premier League comeback award for second straight year
CHERRIES have won the Premier League’s ‘most improbable comeback’ award, for the second year in a row. Trailing 3-0 at half-time against Luton Town in March, Andoni Iraola’s men stormed back in the second half to triumph 4-3 at Vitality Stadium
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Family beat man with metal pipe and wooden bat in frenzied revenge attack
TWIN BROTHERS beat a man with a metal pipe and a wooden bat alongside their father and uncle during a revenge attack. Threats were made by the two families before the victims brandished an axe and machete in retaliation. Prosecutor, Rob Welling
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Poole Quay pub re-opens after being abandoned for 14 years
The SWAN Inn on Poole Quay has opened its doors after it was left abandoned for 14 years. A former popular pub, The Swan Inn, has opened its doors under new management after it was closed 14 years ago. Last occupied by an Enid Blyton-inspired
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Fridges dumped in Branksome Park and left for days
THREE fridges have been left strewn across a Poole road for days alongside paint tins which have begun to leak. The assortment of items have been left blocking Pine Drive, off Wilderton Road for nearly a week. Said to have been reported to
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Nursery 'proud' after improvement from 'inadequate' to 'good'
A NURSERY has celebrated being rated as ‘good’ by Ofsted less than 18 months after it was rated ‘inadequate’. Dean Park Day Nursery received the rating following an inspection in April, with inspectors finding a ‘nurturing environment’ at the nursery
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Day of action to be held to improve town centre
A NEW day of action will be held amid plans to improve Bournemouth town centre. The event acts in response to results from the Town Centre survey last year, which were discussed at a summit with major community players. In these results, the
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Residents 'outraged' over approval of drive-through on busy road
THE decision to build a drive-through off a busy road in Christchurch has left people ‘completely outraged.’ Residents were hit with the ‘shocking’ news that Richard Carr’s company Fortitudo has planning permission to build a drive through restaurant
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Popular running event adds more loops to its trail
A POPULAR running event in Dorset has added more loops to its trail. The Lighthouse Loop, which will take place on August 14, offers a challenging route across Purbeck with 185 metres of elevation across five kilometres. Starting at 7PM on
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In The Dock: Assaults, criminal damage and court order breaches
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: JIM HOBBS, 47 and of Cambridge Road in Dorchester, admitted common assault of an emergency worker, namely a police officer, in Cambridge Road in Dorchester on January 8, 2023. He also
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Ballroom dancer aims to waltz into professional career
A YOUNG ballroom dancer has put her best foot forward towards a professional career thanks to a grant. Diana Martynets, aged 15 and from Bournemouth, received £1,000 from Dorset Community Foundation’s Lord Lieutenant’s Fund for Young and Talented
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'It's the best feeling': Mum-of-two on her Masterchef journey
MASTERCHEF is essential watching for any foodie, but what is it actually like to compete on the show? Haddy Duval, from Bournemouth, took on the challenge in the most recent series, reaching knockout week before leaving the show. She said the
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Bins could be left uncollected as union ballots council staff over strike plans
BINS could be left uncollected as council employees consider strike action this summer. Members of the GMB union within BCP Council’s waste, recycling and street services are being balloted as part of a ‘long-running dispute’. This is centred
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Fish and chip shop presented with fundraising award for second year in a row
A FISH and chip shop has been given a RNLI fundraising award for the second year running. Each year, the Christchurch and Bournemouth RNLI fundraising committee awards a shield to the shop or business whose customers have donated most to the charity
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New production made possible as arts charity receives fresh funding
Fresh funding from Arts Council England will allow a performing arts charity to present a new production. Vita Nova hosts performances featuring members of their community group, who are all recovering from addiction and using art as a method for
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Lifeboat crew invited to garden party at Buckingham Palace
Three Mudeford RNLI crew members will be attending a garden party at Buckingham Palace A special party is being held at the palace in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the RNLI. The event on May 23 will bring together around 2,500 of
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'Tackling knife crime is a priority': Police launch anti-knife campaign
DORSET Police has been increasing its drive to combat knife crime in the county. The force is participating in a national campaign to raise awareness around knife carrying out knife crime, including enhanced enforcement, engagement and education