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Bar could be subject to licence review months after opening
A NEW bar in Highcliffe could be subject to a licensing review following concerns raised by the council. BCP Council Environmental Health has applied to BCP Council Licensing Authority to request a review of the premises licence in place at The
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Grooves on the Green counts down to first ever three-day event
GROOVES on the Green is counting down to its first ever three-day festival. The annual community festival will return to Ashley Cross with an extra day of music, food and drink. An 80s night will kickstart proceedings on Friday, June 21, headlined
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Estate agent appoints new senior manager
ESTATE agent Goadsby has appointed a new senior management to its growing team. The Holdenhurst Road-based firm has appointed Gary Gibbons as its senior property management surveyor. Gary recently left his position at Surrey-based Curchods
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Care home brings community together to remember D-Day landings
A DORSET care home commemorated the D-Day anniversary in true British style for a mix of remembrance and celebration. Parley Place care home in West Parley brought together a community of staff and residents to remember the great sacrifices made
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£13,000 raised for Bournemouth carers charity through golf day
MORE than £13,000 was raised for a Bournemouth carers charity from businesses in Wimborne after a golfing event. The Unique Group and MYTIME Young Carers held a charity golf day on June 4 at Remedy Golf Club in Wimborne. MYTIME Young Carers
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Anger at overgrown grass verges blocking road signs
GRASS has been left overgrown across the conurbation – leading to some road signs being buried by nature. Multiple road signs across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are being obscured by greenery and some residents have been less than impressed
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Pensioner refuses to back down over 'zealous' parking wardens
A PENSIONER who believes he was wrongfully slapped with a parking fine has accused wardens and the council of “picking on people”. Stanley Merran has a blue badge meaning he is allowed to park on double yellow lines, in a safe place, for up to
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Roadworks taking place across BCP this week
THE following roadworks are being carried out within the BCP Council area by the council and various utility companies this week: Alford Road – junction with Glenferness Avenue: Temporary road closure on 3 July 2023 until 26 July 2024 during BCP
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Property management company shortlisted in Poole business awards
A POOLE property management company has been shortlisted for two business awards. Goodknight Property Management (GPM) has been shortlisted for two awards in the Poole Business Awards 2024 for family business of the year and young entrepreneur
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Middle school pupils take part in fun run for charity
PUPILS at Broadstone Middle School took part in an annual fun run and raised £13,000. In the last three years the event has collected more than £33,000 for the school and several charities. The children taking part are challenged to complete
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PHOTOS: Thousands flock to Highcliffe Food and Arts Festival
THOUSANDS of people flocked to the Highcliffe Food and Arts Festival at the weekend, giving a big boost to stallholders, local businesses and the community. The high street was closed to traffic for the two days as around 80 food stalls lined it
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Police request licence review of Italian bar
AN Italian bar and restaurant in Bournemouth could be subject to a licence review following police intervention. Dorset Police has applied for a review of the premises licence in place at Pirata in Charminster Road. The county force said it
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Former Halo nightclub falls into administration owing £400k
THE former Halo nightclub owes nearly £400,000 after suddenly shutting its doors following 11 years of business. The popular venue based inside a church on Exeter Road in Bournemouth went into voluntary liquidation in March 2023 after “battling
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Vets could relocate to site of closing doctors' surgery
A VETERINARY practice is planning to relocate to a closing doctors’ surgery near Christchurch. Priory Veterinary Group has earmarked Burton medical practice as a new site for its services. The vets currently operate from two linked houses in
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LISTED: Senior BCP Council staff paid £1.4m last year
ANNUAL accounts recently published by BCP Council have revealed exactly how much its most senior staff members are paid. In total, the local authority’s 12 most senior listed members of staff were paid £1.416m in the 2023/24 financial year, not
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Christchurch parliamentary election hustings to take place this month
CHRISTCHURCH’s parliamentary election hustings will take place later this month ahead of the general election on July 4. GodFirst Church in Somerford will be hosting the free to attend event at 7pm on June 28, promising resident the opportunity
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In The Dock: Man who stole from Smyths Toys among the cases
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: BILLY RANDS, 31 and of Rozalia Meadow in Poole, admitted failing to give information to Dorset Police on June 17, 2023, relating to the identification of the driver of a vehicle who was
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WATCH: Dramatic and serious car fire along A31
FOOTAGE captured by a resident shows a dramatic car fire on the A31. Flames were seen engulfing the vehicle at the side of the road, near Ringwood, on Saturday night, June 8, at around 10.45pm. Emergency services shut the major dual carriageway
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Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital with 'life changing' injuries after crash
EMERGENCY services responded to a serious crash involving a car and a motorcycle on Sunday morning. The incident involved a green Mini Countryman S and a Yamaha YRB 125cc motorbike at the junction of Station Road and Newlands Road in New Milton
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Right-back changes at Poole Town as Hanger arrives whilst Rose departs
POOLE Town have made a change of right-back ahead of the 2024/25 Southern League Premier South season, with Oakley Hanger arriving as Declan Rose departs. It was announced last week that Rose will depart Dolphins after turning down an ‘improved
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Swan rescued after becoming entangled in fishing line
THE RNLI has rescued a swan that become entangled in a discarded fishing line. Volunteers from Mudeford RNLI were tasked to assist in the recovery of the swan at Stanpit Marsh over the weekend. The swan was found among the reeds, with fishhooks
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Body found in search for Dr Michael Mosley on Greek island, officials say
A BODY has been found in the search for Dr Michael Mosley, who went missing on the Greek island of Symi, its deputy mayor has said. It appears the body was found in a cave on Symi, a police official said earlier, according to Sky News. Volunteers
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Solanke linked with return to Chelsea whilst Tottenham also interested
CHELSEA are interested in a reunion with academy graduate Dominic Solanke, with the AFC Bournemouth striker linked to his former club after a stellar season. 19 goals in 38 Premier League matches last campaign for Solanke has left many clubs tracking
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Poole Pride kicks off for first time with 'great atmosphere'
CHILDREN’S TV host Chris Jarvis fronted a successful Poole Pride event over the weekend. The CBeebies star was at the Lighthouse for the first event of its kind, celebrating LGBT residents across the conurbation. Chris was there to present
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Brennan books wildcard spot for British GP after podium finish in British Final
A PODIUM finish for Poole Pirates star Tom Brennan at the British Final has secured a wildcard spot at the British Grand Prix in Cardiff later this year. After topping the overall standings, Brennan finished third behind Dan Bewley and Tai Woffinden
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A goal and assist for Sinisterra off the bench as Colombia romp past USA
CHERRIES winger Luis Sinisterra came off the bench to great effect as Colombia extended their current unbeaten run to 22 matches on Saturday after defeating the United States 5-1 in friendly action at Commanders Field. Sinisterra scored once and
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Watch video of when Tom Jones wowed crowds nearby
Tom Jones didn't perform at the original Isle of Wight Festivals held in the late 1960s and early 1970s. However, he made his first triumphant appearance on the Isle of Wight Festival stage in 2011, He delivered a powerful performance at the age
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Homeowners warned over 'unsightly problem' that may devalue their home by £50k
A team of experts has estimated that black mould could significantly devalue the price of your home by as much as £50k. A mould, a type of fungus that thrives in dark and damp environments, is not only horrible to look at but can be harmful to
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Bee swam surrounds Alderholt houses after separated from queen
A WOMAN and her neighbour were descended on by a bee swarm after it was separated from its queen. Thousands of bees swarmed the home of Beverley Moore from Alderholt, and her family on June 1. Spreading across her house and her neighbours,
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Four Championship stars that Cherries should look at in the upcoming transfer window
OVER THE years AFC Bournemouth have enjoyed much success with signing players from the Championship to perform in the Premier League. In recent seasons Cherries have picked up numerous talents from the second tier, raiding Bristol City for Antoine
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Billam-Smith hoping to see big away following for Riakporhe showdown
CHRIS Billam-Smith is hoping to see a big contingent of supporters from Bournemouth make the trip up to London for his latest world title defence on Saturday. After a run of headlining four shows in a row in his hometown of Bournemouth, selling
