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Castlepoint shop announces it will close in August
IT IS all change at Castlepoint shopping centre – with one shop leaving, another one coming and third moving. Clintons card shop will close down and leave the shopping centre in Bournemouth on August 11 – with a closing down sale now in effect
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Pub and restaurant told 'major improvement' needed by hygiene inspectors
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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REVEALED: Scaled down version of Boho Grand featuring bowling alley
NEW £30m plans to repurpose a Bournemouth town centre building have been unveiled – with another project being scrapped. Fortitudo’s £200m Boho Grand project in Glen Fern Road can no longer go ahead because “it’s no longer economically viable
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PHOTOS: Wimborne Folk Festival returns for 42nd year
FOLK music, dancers and art brought Wimborne Minster alive during the three-day weekend of festivities. The Wimborne Folk festival returned for its 42nd year in a sea of colour and noise as the much-loved procession made its way through the market
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Man found with machete near town centre
A MAN has appeared in court after being found with a machete near Christchurch town centre. Miles Maddock, 20, was in possession of a machete in Millhams Street North in Christchurch on November 3 last year. Maddock, of Briar Close in Christchurch
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A 'hidden gem' with jazzy music nights and good food
A VENUE which ‘prides itself on great service and good food’- the Inn in the Park is Pub of The Week. Located just a stone’s throw away from Branksome Beach, it has been described as a hidden gem. Although owned by Wadworth Brewery, Maggie
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Popular TV chef to host rally at luxury hotel
A POPULAR chef has announced he will be hosting a classic and supercar show in Chewton Glen. TV presenter James Martin has helped set the stage in partnership with Chewton Glen Hotel on June 30. Located on the edge of the New Forest, 40 classic
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Step back into Dorset's past with these archive film screenings
A compilation of archive film showcasing Dorset’s heritage and culture are currently being shown at museums across the county. The Windrose Rural Media Trust is a charity which aims to preserve and celebrate local community history through its
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PICTURES: Colourful carnival procession makes way through town
THOUSANDS lined the streets of Corfe Mullen for the 55th annual carnival. Corfe Mullen Carnival returned with a bang on Saturday, June 8 with the ever-popular afternoon procession. More than 25 groups, including clubs and individual entries
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Man injured during early hours attack
A MAN was assaulted during an early hours attack. The victim was in Christchurch Road, Boscombe, between Manor Road and Boscombe Spa Road at around 1am on Saturday, June 8. The circumstances of his attack are not yet known, but officers are
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Train services brought to standstill after trespasser seen on railway
TRAIN services were halted on Saturday afternoon following reports of a trespasser on the railway between Bournemouth and Branksome. South Western Railway brought all trains in the area to a stand and switched off power to the tracks shortly after
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Katie Piper breaks silence after pulling out of ITV show for ‘unexpected' procedure
Katie Piper OBE has been forced to pull out of her ITV morning programme because of an "unexpected medical procedure". Speaking out about the move, the TV personality, who suffered life-changing burns from an acid attack in 2008, said that presenter
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Cherries loan report: From 'not left a good impression' to 'keen to bring him back'
CHERRIES had eight players out on loan in professional leagues in the second half of last season who are set to return to the club over the summer, before their longer term futures are resolved. To get an insight into how each of them performed
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Driver zoomed in on winking selfie moments before killing motorcyclist in crash
A YOUNG driver’s winking selfie, that she had zoomed in on on her phone moments before she crashed into and killed a motorcyclist, has been released by police. Amber Potter, 23, was sentenced at Norwich Crown Court to three and a half years in
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Why does King Charles III have two birthdays? Trooping the Colour explained
King Charles III will be taking part in Trooping the Colour next weekend after he returns to public-facing duties following his cancer treatment. During the ceremony, held on Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall, it is understood the King will carry
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Man caught flushing 'drugs' down toilet mid police raid
A MAN was caught flushing “something that looked to be wrapped in plastic” down the toilet during a police drugs raid. Officers from the Ringwood and Fordingbridge neighbourhood policing team smashed their way into a Fordingbridge home on Saturday
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Works to repair Mudeford Ferry pontoon due to begin Monday, say operators
WORKS to repair the pontoon at Mudeford Sandbank are due to start Monday – three weeks after initially proposed. The pontoon at the harbourside beach of Mudeford Sandbank suffered ‘significant damage’ during Storm Ciara. It has meant the Mudeford
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Closure of £37m bridge extended further
THE temporary closure of the Twins Sails bridge has been extended. It was initially anticipated the Poole lifting bridge would reopen in mid-June after a problem was found back in May. But now BCP Council has had no choice but to extend this
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'This must stop': Trespassers cause damage to derelict building site
TRESPASSERS have caused damage to a derelict building site in Poole. Police received a report of young adults trespassing and damaging the site in the Parkstone area on the evening of Wednesday, June 5. Officers from the Poole Neighbourhood
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Fireman signs off after 30 years for 'well deserved' retirement
A FIREFIGHTER has retired after 30 years' service responding to more than 10,000 incidents. Station commander Mike Parkes, of Ferndown fire station, has clocked up more than 190,000 hours of service over the past three decades. Having joined
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Bottomless brunch and house music event coming to Bournemouth
A BOTTOMLESS brunch event is heading to a Bournemouth hotel. The BHB Bottomless House Brunch will take place at the Hilton Bournemouth. It has been described as the south coast’s brand new “premier house brunch event”. Brunch fans will
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Who pays stamp duty? Rishi Sunak to 'axe' for first-time buyers up to £425,000
Ahead of the Conservatives' manifesto being published next week, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to axe stamp duty on homes up to £425,000 for first-time buyers, it has been reported. Stamp duty land tax currently applies to sales over £250,000
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Carnival starts today - pictures of it 20 years ago
With Corfe Mullen carnival starting today, the Echo looks back at the event 20 years ago. Thousands of people showed up for the carnival on June 12, 2004, as it marked its 38th year. Participants, spectators and organisers will be hoping for
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Warning to anyone who shares a bed with their dogs this summer
Dog lovers have been issued a warning about letting their four-legged friends onto the bed with them. As we approach summer and the weather begins to get warmer, experts at bed and mattress retailer Happy Beds have revealed why you should avoid
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Poole Sea Cadets lead D Day parade along the Quay
POOLE Sea Cadets were asked to lead the parade commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day by marching along the quay. Joining the mayor and sheriff of Poole for the lighting of a commemorative flame, the cadets paused by the US Coastguard Memorial
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Council provides update on 'stolen' Israeli signs
ISRAELI signs that were wrongfully taken down by persons unknown remain missing nearly two months later. Netanya signs on the border of Bournemouth in Ringwood Road near Bournemouth tip, Mountbatten Roundabout, Magna Road and New Road mysteriously
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'Prolific' Boscombe shoplifter and wanted man caught
A “PROFLIFIC shoplifter” spotted by police officers on their patrol was also a wanted man. The officers from the nighbourhood policing team were in Boscombe when they were told of the known man in the area. A spokesman for Bournemouth police
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Roadside verges to be left uncut to protect wildlife
THE COUNCIL will reduce the amount of verges being trimmed in Dorset to benefit local wildlife. The Love Your Verge campaign acknowledges roadside verges in Dorset as safe spaces for wildlife. This year, the campaign will encourage drivers
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Christchurch rower Matt Aldridge selected for 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
IT IS only just beginning to feel real for Christchurch rower Matt Aldridge after earning his place on the train to Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games. Aldridge was one of the 42 rowers, across 10 boats, who were selected by the British Olympic Association
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Ford hoping Pirates star Tom can ‘ruffle a few feathers’ in tough British Final field
DANNY Ford acknowledges it will be “incredibly tough” for Tom Brennan to be crowned British champion this year, but hopes the Poole Pirates star can “ruffle a few feathers” at the event. In-form Brennan is set to be part of a 16-man field at the
