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Road closed after fire breaks out in Christchurch
8:25pm A spokesperson for the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "The road is closed and will be for
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FA charge West Ham midfielder Paqueta after investigating booking against Cherries
WEST Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been charged by the FA for allegedly trying to earn a yellow card during his side’s 1-1 draw with AFC Bournemouth at the start of the season. With scores locked in stoppage time at Vitality Stadium, Paqueta
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21 bottles of champagne stolen from M&S store
POLICE have released CCTV images of two people they want to identify in relation to the theft of 21 bottles of champagne worth more than £700. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary have released CCTV of a man and a woman after champagne valued
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Former Cherries favourite Gosling retires to take up coaching role
DAN Gosling has brought to an end his professional football career. The 34-year-old became much loved by Cherries fans during his stint on the south coast, where he made 192 appearances, between 2014 and 2021. Gosling helped the club clinch
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90 year old pedestrian seriously injured following crash
AN ELDERLY pedestrian was seriously injured following a crash in Blandford. Dorset Police received a report at 1.02pm on Tuesday May 22, 2024 of a collision involving a grey BMW 320 saloon and a pedestrian on a mobility scooter in The Tabernacle
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Travellers pitch up at public park in latest encampment
TRAVELLERS have set up an unauthorised encampment in a public park in Boscombe. The group was seen setting up encampment in Kings Park at around 8pm on Monday, May 20. The travellers had previously been seen setting up camp in Throop before
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Centre-back ‘a key transfer target’ for Cherries after Liverpool exit
JOEL Matip is a “key transfer target” for Cherries this summer, according to a report in The Sun. Matip is set to become a free agent when his contract at Liverpool expires next month. Having joined Liverpool in 2016 from Schalke, the centre-back
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Bournemouth star Smith wins player of the year cricket award in Australia
TEENAGE Bournemouth left-arm spin all-rounder Connor Smith has been named the Victoria Turf Division 1 Player of the Year following his winter in Australia with the west Melbourne club Altona North, where he made 291 runs and took 23 wickets.
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Front door kicked and window smashed at property
THE front door of a property in Wimborne was kicked and a window smashed. At around 12am on Friday, May 17, the occupants of an address in East Borough heard their door being kicked. A window at the property was then smashed. Officers attended
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'Everybody loves doughnuts' Krispy Kreme officially opens in Bournemouth
AROUND 50 people eagerly waited for the opening of Krispy Kreme in Bournemouth town centre. The new store welcomed customers from 9am on Thursday, May 23, with a special ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the moment. Krispy Kreme describes itself
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Pothole damage: Can I claim for damage on my car insurance?
Potholes are one of the biggest annoyances on the roads for UK drivers, not only are they uncomfortable to drive they can often cause serious damage to your car. Driving over a deep pothole, even at a low speed, can cause damage to a vehicle’s
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Royal Mint reveals rarest and most valuable coins, including 10p, 50p and £2
The Royal Mint has revealed some of the rarest, and as a result most valuable, coins in circulation today. The rare coins to look out for in your change include a coveted Kew Gardens 50p and a selection of special alphabet 10p coins. All of
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Kellogg's recalls Corn Flakes product as 'do not eat' warning issued
Kellogg’s is recalling one of its popular cereals because the product is “unsafe to eat”. The cereal giant is recalling its Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Chocolate Flavour because they may contain small hard lumps of food which are unsafe to eat. The
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Twin Sails Bridge closed until mid June after further investigation
A MAJOR Poole bridge will remain closed until mid-June as further investigation and works takes place. The Twin Sails Bridge is one of two bridges connecting Poole to Hamworthy and allowing boats into the harbour. The bridge has been shut for
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Man charged with raping teenager on Bournemouth beach
A MAN is due in court after a teenager was allegedly raped and another sexually assaulted in Bournemouth. Dorset Police received a report at 8.40pm on May 19 a teenage girl had been raped at Bournemouth beach and another teenage girl had been sexually
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Airline announces first ever winter sun programme including exclusive destination
BOURNEMOUTH Airport’s newest operator has launched its first ever winter sun programme from the airport, including an exclusive destination. Jet2.com and Jet2holidays has put the winter 2025/2026 programme up for sale, with destinations including
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Victim thrown out of van after 'distressing' robbery in Poole
A WOMAN was thrown out of a delivery van while it was being stolen in Poole. The woman who worked for a delivery company was delivering items in a white Ford transit van when the van was approached by a man and woman. The pair then attempted
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New cyber laws backed by leading Dorset company
A DORSET cyber-security business has backed new cyber laws implemented in the UK. C3IA Solutions welcomes the new legislation aimed at safeguarding consumers from hacking and cyber-attacks on smart devices. It means that any device that connects
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Newcastle reportedly reach agreement to sign Lloyd Kelly
NEWCASTLE United have reportedly “reached an agreement” to sign Lloyd Kelly on a free transfer. The 25-year-old announced this week he will be departing Cherries following the expiry of his contract this summer. Kelly, a £13million signing,
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King and Queen postpone royal engagements due to election but there’s an exception
The royal family has postponed engagements “which may appear to divert attention or distract from the election campaign” following the surprise General Election announcement from Rishi Sunak. King Charles and Queen Camilla sent their “sincere apologies
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Councils across the UK 'refusing to fix potholes' that are 'too small'
It has been found that council areas across the UK are "refusing" to repair potholes "deemed too small". A third of local authorities in Britain state that there is a minimum size a pothole must be before repairs are considered, according to an
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Beach art does not have our permission, says BCP Council
A CONTROVERSIAL art installation planned for Bournemouth beach has been told it does not have council permission after sensitivity concerns. Stephanie Lane, a London-based artist, was set to feature her latest art installation this weekend but
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Poole café to reduce loneliness through ‘chatter table’
A POOLE café is aiming to reduce loneliness by getting people talking through the ‘chatter and natter table’. Canford Nest, at the Neighbourhood Centre off Culliford Crescent, will be joining The Chatty Café Scheme on Thursday, May 23. The
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Former traffic enforcement officer moves into care industry
A FORMER traffic enforcement officer has embraced a change of career in the care industry. Alex Gheorghe was a rapid response traffic enforcement officer in London, but now works for Sylvian Care Bournemouth and Poole. “My previous role is
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'Wessex Fields should be park and ride'
WESSEX Fields is an area of land on the right as you leave Bournemouth on the Wessex Way, situated behind Bournemouth Hospital. It is perfect for a park and ride, being at the entrance to Bournemouth and also unsuitable for building as it is in
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Butcher's reopens months after 100 customers left without Christmas orders
A BUTCHER'S shop which closed without fulfilling Christmas orders is back in business - with a new name and a new man at the helm. Chris Street is looking to the future after giving the Lyndhurst property a major upgrade that cost about £20,000
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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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Cook knows continued England ambitions will hinge on club form
CHERRIES midfielder Lewis Cook says it will always be his ambition to add to his one England cap, but believes the best route to a call-up is by focusing on his club form. After the appointment of Andoni Iraola in the summer as Cherries head coach
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Impressive times clocked as 2024 Upton Summer Series begins
JAMIE Grose and Emily Hilliar emerged victorious at the first races of this year’s Upton Summer Series. Held at Upton Country Park, 337 athletes took part across the one-mile junior race and 3.5 mile senior race, with ages ranging from four to
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Two Poole Pirates stars set to feature in 2024 British Final
TWO members of Poole Pirates’ septet are set to feature in the 2024 British Final next month. A star-studded field, featuring nine former winners of the event, are set to head to Belle Vue on Saturday, June 8 (7.30pm). And it has now been confirmed
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Promoted Bournemouth Sports secure league and cup double
BOURNEMOUTH Sports have secured a league and cup double in the Southern Women's Football League, with their promotion placing them in the same division as Cherries next season. Competing in the Premier Division, Bournemouth edged out Ascot United
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Appeal to increase sentence of Cameron Hamilton killer rejected
AN APPEAL to increase the sentence of a man who killed 18-year-old Cameron Hamilton has been rejected. An application was made under the unduly lenient sentencing scheme but this was rejected by the Attorney General’s Office. Thomas Betteridge
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Bournemouth man recognised for his work with construction award
A construction award has recognised a young man from Bournemouth for his work in the sector. Jack Herbert is the key account manager at Bournemouth landscaping company, Talasey, and has been applauded for his positive impact. The Builders Merchant
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Council letters on controversial Safety Valve scheme have been sent
THREE letters on Safety Valve that councillors voted unanimously to be sent have now been sent, with one response received. BCP Council leader, Cllr Vikki Slade, or the chief executive, Graham Farrant, were asked to send the letters to the chair
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Pub announces closure months after new management steps in
A PUB has announced its closure six months after it was reopened under new management. The White Heather pub in Ringwood Road, Ferndown, has been forced to close, shutting its doors on May 11. Owners of the pub Jay and Rowena Jones said on
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The Battle of Wimborne reenactment to charge into town
THE Battle of Wimborne will charge into town this May bank holiday turning the clock back to the English Civil War. For the first time in Wimborne, the English Civil War Society will be re-enacting the battle for Wimborne on May 25 to 27 retuning
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Council to overturn approved plans for 40 flats in Poole
Plans for 40 flats on Poole High Street will be overturned by BCP Council after a failure to complete needed forms. BCP Council's planning committee has recommended that originally approved plans for 40 flats in Poole, 13-15 High Street, be overturned
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'This was a truly disturbing case which shocked the residents of Bournemouth'
A MAN has been found guilty of murdering his lodger in what has been described as a ‘truly disturbing case’. Benjamin Atkins was found guilty of murdering 49-year-old Simon Shotton by a majority jury verdict. Atkins murdered Mr Shotton at his
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Care home hailed 'truly inspiring' for dedication to residents
A BOURNEMOUTH care home has been hailed "truly inspiring" after receiving a dementia accreditation award. Staff at Zetland Court received an EMBRACE Dementia Accreditation for outstanding support, care and attention dedicated to residents living
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Blockbuster timecapsule built for people to borrow DVDs
A RESIDENT has built a blockbuster-themed DVD library so nostalgic you will feel like you're back in the 90s. Peter Goddard, 39, from Alderholt, has built a blockbuster-themed DVD library outside his property in Broomfield Drive to revive 1990s
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Christchurch Food Festival to return this bank holiday weekend
ONE of Christchurch’s biggest events is just days away from returning. Christchurch Food Festival will return to the Quay this bank holiday weekend. The annual event showcases the town’s very best produce, and brings together food enthusiasts
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Flat experiencing 'serious nuisance and disorder’ forced to close
A FLAT experiencing ‘serious nuisance and disorder’ has been ordered to close. A partial premises closure order has been issued for Flat 6, 29 Albans Crescent in Bournemouth. Activity at the flat had been “significantly impacting on local residents
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In The Dock: Teen found with cannabis, ketamine and 65 pills among the cases
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: DANNY LINDSAY, 34 and of Beaumaris Road in Bournemouth, admitted criminal damage to property after damaging a police van belonging to the Metropolitan Police on April 23, 2022. He also
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Dad aiming to climb height of Everest to fight climate change
A DAD is aiming to climb the height of Mount Everest to raise money for a climate action charity. Chris Horan, 44, has climbed for more than 80 days in a row and has now passed the equivalent height of Everest base camp more than 5,400 metres.