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Pirates in pole position to progress in BSN Series after big win over Plymouth
POOLE Pirates put themselves in pole position to qualify for the BSN Series semi-finals with a 58-32 victory over Plymouth Gladiators. Richard Lawson led the charge with a perfect five-ride maximum, supported by strong showings from Tom Brennan
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Vape shops found with secret compartments of illegal tobacco, vapes and cannabis
VAPE shops were found with secret compartments containing illegal tobacco, vapes and cannabis. Members of the police, BCP Council’s Trading Standards team and HM Revenue and Customs targeted these shops on a day of action in The Triangle and Bournemouth
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Derelict building fire that closed road 'started deliberately'
A DERELICT building was targeted in what is believed to be an arson attack. Fire crews rushed to the fire at a property in Salisbury Road, Burton, on Thursday evening, May 23. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scene
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Driver threatened and screamed at woman in viral road rage
A ROAD rage driver who was filmed screaming at a woman motorist after she beeped him for cutting her up was today ordered to take an anger management course. Peter Abbott got out of his car and approached frightened Samantha Isaacs following the
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Two people taken to hospital after medical incident in Poole Park
TWO people were taken to hospital after emergency services were called to Poole Park. Three police cars and two ambulances were seen in the park on Thursday afternoon, May 23. A Dorset Police spokesperson said: “We received a report at 1.46pm
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Foley cites ‘multi-club project’ as part of reason why Cherries have hired Pinto
CHERRIES chairman Bill Foley believes hiring Tiago Pinto “reinforces the ambition that we have to succeed”. Pinto, 39, has been brought in as the club’s first ever president of football operations, to work alongside chief executive Neill Blake
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Man on bike is punched after being knocked by car door
A MAN was punched by a driver after being knocked off his bike when a car door was opened. The victim, aged in his 60s, was punched in the arm while on the ground during the incident in Midgham Road, Fordingbridge. Police have released an image
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‘Real intent’ - McCarthy one of three new faces in at Poole, as Wright departs
POOLE Town have completed an audacious swoop to sign midfielder Jake McCarthy. The 28-year-old has spent most of his time in recent years competing in the National League and National League South, with Weymouth and Havant & Waterlooville.
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Swans create traffic chaos on A31 weeks after Poole crash
A FAMILY of swans have created a long line of traffic on the A31 near Wimborne Minster just weeks after a swan caused a crash and car fire in Poole. A family of swans was seen holding up traffic on the A31 near Wimborne Minster on May 24 at around
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Millions of Tesco shoppers issued one-week warning before they lose out
Tesco shoppers have been issued a one-week warning before they miss out on a share of £17m worth of Clubcard vouchers. The supermarket giant is alerting Clubcard customers that almost £17m worth of vouchers are due to expire at the end of May.
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Major food importer issues recall and 'do not eat' warning due to risk of meningitis
Lituanica UK Ltd, one of the largest European food importer and distributor in the UK and Ireland, has been forced to issue a recall after listeria monocytogenes was found in one of its products. Lituanica UK Ltd has recalled its Daivida Rokiskio
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Pinto’s role at Cherries confirmed as his arrival is announced
TIAGO Pinto’s arrival at Cherries has been confirmed, after his departure from Roma earlier this year. The Portuguese arrives in a newly-created role, in a summer of change in the Cherries boardroom. After eight years, Richard Hughes will leave
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Premier League legend Shearer: Cherries ‘can be really pleased with their season’
PREMIER League legend Alan Shearer feels Cherries “can be really pleased with their season” after ending the campaign in 12th place. Andoni Iraola’s men racked up a club-record 48 points in the top flight, despite losing the final three matches
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'What happened to the beautiful poppies?'
I WOULD like to ask which thoughtless, uncaring individual from Dorset Council decided that the wonderful display of red poppies, which were a sight to behold, at Parley Cross roads had to be cut down. We so enjoyed seeing them last week and returned
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'Listen to what the people are saying'
ONE would hope that local authorities would learn from mistakes made elsewhere and stop inflicting policies that do not work and cause damage to public services and the local economy. These are the words of the leader of the House of Commons Penny
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'So much respect for bin men'
WITH regard to the possible strike by our bin men, I would just like to say how much respect I have for these men - they work their socks off in all weathers and at all times of year, whether in the dark or daylight - and at tremendous speed - often
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Airline's second aircraft lands at airport as it doubles summer programme
AN airline’s second aircraft has arrived in Bournemouth as it doubles its summer programme from the airport. Tui’s second aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, arrived at Bournemouth Airport on May 23 ahead of the summer. The plane will increase Tui’
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MP's claims over massive homes scheme rejected
DORSET Wildlife Trust has refuted claims by MP Chris Loder that its Lyscombe Farm nature reserve project will open the door for the controversial 3,500-home scheme north of Dorchester. The West Dorset MP claimed on his website: “I fear that Dorset
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Energy bills set to fall as Ofgem lowers price cap - how much you could save
The average household energy bill will fall by 7 per cent from July after Ofgem announced it was lowering its energy price cap in response to lower wholesale prices. The regulator announced it was dropping its price cap from £1,690 to £1,568 for
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Wildlife charity looks for volunteers to find endangered species
A WILDLIFE conservation charity is looking for volunteers to find members of an endangered species. The People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is encouraging nature enthusiasts to participate in the Great Stag Hunt, which is its annual stag
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New council leader makes pledge to protesters to protect nature
NEW Lib Dem Dorset Council leader Nick Ireland has pledged to review policies from the previous Conservative administration which the public said were unpopular during campaigning for the May 2 election. He has already said that parking charges
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Historic house that provides glimpse into Dorset's rich history
The estate goes beyond a historic house. It encompasses working farms, offers a haven for wildlife, and provides a glimpse into Dorset's rich history, including the nearby prehistoric site of Badbury Rings. The land where Kingston Lacy stands was
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Lymington’s Heathcote: Tough Euros will stand me in good stead for Olympic debut
LYMINGTON sailor Vita Heathcote believes a testing European Championship experience will stand her in good stead when she makes her Olympic debut this summer. Heathcote and Chris Grube finished 16th in the mixed 470 continental showpiece in Cannes
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Dorset star Sean has Hampshire in a spin
SEAN Wallbridge, who took over 230 Minor Counties wickets for Dorset in a 10-year span, showed he had lost none of his old touch by bowling the county Over-50s side to a six-wicket ECB Championship win over Hampshire at Blandford. The left-arm
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Iraola ‘really surprised’ by support from Cherries fans at Stamford Bridge
ANDONI Iraola says he was “really surprised” by how many Cherries fans made the trip to Stamford Bridge for the final game of the Premier League season. More than 3,000 supporters packed out the away end as Cherries were beaten 2-1 by Chelsea on
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Kluivert hopes to come back to Cherries refreshed after missing out on Euros
JUSTIN Kluivert will have to watch his country at the Euros via television after being left out of the Netherlands’ squad for this summer’s tournament – but the winger is looking forward to coming back to Cherries refreshed. The Netherlands announced
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Biggest private sector employer in BCP invests £800k in Young Enterprise
BOURNEMOUTH’S biggest private sector employer has announced an investment of more than £800,000 to help young people into the world of work. JPMorgan Chase will support Young Enterprise, a national enterprise and financial education charity, with
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'Why was there no knife drop-off point in Christchurch?'
A CHRISTCHURCH councillor has called for a knife drop-off point and said the town has been 'forgotten' next to Bournemouth and Poole. Mudeford and Stanpit ward councillor Gillian Jarvis has called for a knife drop-off point in Christchurch after
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Former police officer speaks on 'life changing' cycling crash
A FORMER Dorset Police officer who sustained life-changing injuries in a cycling crash has joined a national brain injury awareness campaign. David Baker, 49 and from Wareham, was involved in a serious incident while cycling home from work in 2016
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PICTURED: Largest seahorse to be found in Poole Harbour
THE LARGEST seahorse to have been found in Poole Harbour to date has been discovered. Although 22cm seahorses are often found in Studland Bay, the latest discovery measured 23cm from head to toe. This makes it the fourth largest seahorse to
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Bournemouth hosts day of action to enhance safety and cleanliness of the town
BOURNEMOUTH town centre has hosted a day of action to make the area a 'safer and nicer place.' The event saw the 'collaborative efforts' of BCP Council and its partners to reduce littering, antisocial behaviour, and illegal parking, uphold trading
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Election a 'courageous decision', MP says, but candidates say 'it's time for change'
POLITICAL figures across Dorset have reacted to the prime minister’s shock general election announcement. Rishi Sunak announced on Wednesday, May 22, the country would go to the polls on July 4. In Christchurch, incumbent MP Sir Christopher
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Primary school rated 'outstanding' in first full inspection since opening
A PRIMARY school has celebrated after it was rated as ‘outstanding’ in its first inspection since opening. Avonwood Primary School received the rating from Ofsted in all five inspection categories. The report said: “Avonwood Primary School
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Man exposed himself to schoolgirls and secretly recorded woman in bathroom
A MAN purposely exposed his genitals to schoolgirls and secretly recorded a woman using the bathroom. David Vickery admitted to revealing his penis in front of children because he thought they would not remember details to identify him. The