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Jobs saved after business hit by post-Covid problems
COVID has left a “well respected” and well-known leisure company struggling, the boss of a Poole-based firm has said. H20 Sports in Salterns Road, off Sandbanks Road was a “strong and stable” business before the pandemic hit, director Matt Ely
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Bosses at The Ivy continue making changes to building
BOSSES at The Ivy continue to apply for changes to their new restaurant expected to open later this year. The premium restaurant, owned by Troia (UK) Restaurants, has applied to BCP Council to change the layout plan of its interior. This
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PICTURES: Mini completely destroyed by fire and abandoned in car park
POLICE are investigating a fire that left a car completely destroyed. What was a Mini Cooper lays abandoned in one of Queens Park’s car parks off Queens Park South Drive following a fire in the early hours of Wednesday, June 12. The car is
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Tree lovers plead with council not to fell 'perfectly healthy' tree
TREE lovers have vowed to stand strong after BCP Council instructed a problematic tree in the back garden to be axed. Bournemouth resident David King, of Durdells Gardens in Bear Cross, bought a two-foot tall tree from a car boot sale in Canford
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Popular restaurant racked up debts of nearly £500k before closing
PAN-AFRICAN restaurant Zim Braai racked up debts of nearly £500,000 before it closed down earlier this year. The award-winning steakhouse and grill had restaurants in Poole Hill, Bournemouth town centre and in Ashley Cross, Poole that opened five
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Major fraud investigation changes hands from Dorset Police
THE investigation into alleged fraud at Initiative Property Management has changed hands from Dorset Police. South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) has now taken over the extensive probe into the Branksome business park business.
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The worst airlines for delays have been revealed - See the official ranking
The worst airlines for delays have been revealed as a new investigation revealed a surge in fares. Budget airline Wizz Air was ranked the worst airline for UK flights with departures from UK airports an average of 31 minutes and 36 seconds behind
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Boscombe resident 'petrified' after finding snake in flat
A BOSCOMBE resident has said he was left 'petrified' after he found a snake in his flat. Graham Christopher, 47, was shocked to find the snake in his flat in Boscombe on June 7 after returning home from work. Although he didn't think much
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Pub plans to 'enhance dining and drinking experience' given green light
PLANS to ‘enhance the dining and drinking experience’ at a Wetherspoon pub have been given the green light. BCP Council planning officers have approved the plans for new bi-fold doors out to the beer garden at The Blackwater Stream pub in Lower
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'Fire engines couldn't get by. Someone could lose their life.'
CHRISTCHURCH residents have warned about the dangers of parked traffic on their road after the fire service failed to get up it. Portfield Road residents have become concerned over the level of traffic on their road over the last few years after
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In The Dock: Stalker sent woman hundreds of messages and 'loitered' by her home
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: KELLY JOANNE DIMMICK, 49 and of no fixed address, admitted failing without reasonable excuse to comply with the supervision requirements imposed following her release from a period of
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Poole heating installer comes out on top at industry awards
POOLE-based heating installer Huw Jenkins has been named the winner of the South West Heating Installer Awards 2024. Huw specialises in plumbing and heating repairs and upgrades with his company Thornhill Plumbing and Heating. His winning entry
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Plans for offices at site of former Prezzo
PLANS have been lodged to convert the site of a former restaurant into offices. The two buildings at 3-5 Bridge in Christchurch have been earmarked for use as offices and ‘flexible work spaces’. The site was formerly occupied by restaurant
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Christchurch High Street closed after car hits mobility scooter user
CCHRISTCHURCH High Street was closed by Police after a car hit a person on a mobility scooter. Dorset Police responded to an incident on Christchurch High Street at around 3pm on June 12 after a person on a mobility scooter was crashed into by
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Poole Pirates to host 'marquee' National League Riders’ Championship later this month
POOLE Pirates will play host to the National League Riders’ Championship later this month. At the winter AGM, all SGB Championship clubs agreed to do their bit to help the future of the sport in the UK. And Poole’s part in that will see them
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‘Sky is the limit’ – Ford pleased to see ‘calculated risk’ of signing Hagon pay off
DANNY Ford is pleased to see his “calculated risk” of signing Sam Hagon to Poole Pirates is paying off, insisting: “The sky is the limit for him.” The 19-year-old has been a revelation for Pirates this season, pushing for a spot in the main body
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High street shut by emergency services after incident
6:02pm Christchurch resident Martyn Thomas, sat having a coffee, said: "What I think happened was the Range Rover was
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'Fits the bill' - Kerkez would be a good signing for Manchester United says Saha
FORMER Manchester United striker Louis Saha believes his former club should move to sign AFC Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez. Currently away with the Hungarian national side for this summer’s Euros, Kerkez impressed during his first season in
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PHOTOS: Works underway to replace damaged pontoon which put ferry out of action
MUDEFORD Ferry could be back in action soon, with photographs showing the damaged pontoon being replaced. The pontoon at the harbourside beach of Mudeford Sandbank suffered ‘significant damage’ during Storm Ciara. It has meant the Mudeford
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More than £220 worth of meat stolen from Waitrose
A HAUL of meat has been snatched from a supermarket in Ringwood. A total of £227.99 worth of meat was stolen from Waitrose in The Furlong between 3.35pm and 3.40pm on Thursday, May 30. Police have released an image of a woman they’d like to
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Police warning as child is injured climbing on roof of family hub
‘DANGEROUS’ behaviour by children is taking up valuable time for emergency services, say Bournemouth Police. Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team have become aware of an increase in children climbing on the roof of the Kinson and West
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Electric bike stolen from high street
AN electric bike was stolen from a high street. The bike was reported stolen from outside Mine’s A Pasty and near to the golden post box in High Street, Lymington. The bike is described as a bright turquoise Trek Verve+ with a fluorescent
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Boat explodes injuring one and another with serious burns
TWO people have been injured, with one suffering “significant” burns, after a boat exploded in a yacht club. Emergency services were called to the vessel at Lymington Yacht Haven marina on Tuesday afternoon, June 11. Lymington’s RNLI team
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‘England or France’ - Iraola's verdict on chances of Cherries stars winning Euro 2024
ANDONI Iraola believes it will be “very difficult” for any of his Cherries players to win the European Championship this summer. Cherries have three players heading to Germany with their countries, in Ryan Christie, Illia Zabarnyi and Milos Kerkez
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Police give update after man stabbed in residential area
A MAN who was stabbed in a residential area of Christchurch has been discharged from hospital. The man sustained stab wounds during an incident in Hunt Road, in the Somerford area, on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services attended the scene
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Cook: Kelly's departure to Newcastle a 'huge loss' for Cherries but felt 'inevitable'
FORMER Cherry Steve Cook described the impending departure of his ex-teammate Lloyd Kelly as a “huge loss” for AFC Bournemouth despite it feeling “inevitable”. After confirming his departure from Vitality Stadium last month, Kelly has reportedly
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Fight erupts on busy roundabout leaving wing mirror broken
A FIGHT erupted near a busy roundabout leaving a nearby car with a broken wing mirror. The assault happened on Fountain Roundabout in Christchurch at about 3.30pm on Tuesday, June 4. Police have said a woman in her 20s was assaulted in the
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Searches for teenager who went missing 11 days ago
POLICE are searching for a 17-year-old boy who went missing from Bournemouth 11 days ago. Fabian Noka was last seen at around 3.30pm on Saturday, June 1, at Lansdowne Roundabout. He is described as approximately five feet six inches tall and
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'Unique' Christchurch restaurant among Top 100 in UK for outdoor dining in 2024
A "unique" Christchurch restaurant has been named among the Top 100 in the UK for outdoor dining according to a new list from OpenTable. Cliffhanger Restaurant on Waterford Road was featured alongside a few others in Dorset including The Old Inn
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Here's where to watch Cherries' stars in Copa America and Euros action in the UK
MULTIPLE Cherries are vying for international glory this summer – but where you can watch AFC Bournemouth stars live on TV in the UK? There are two major continental competitions taking place this summer, with the 2024 Euros in Germany and the
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‘Maybe one Las Vegas kid lands up playing for Bournemouth’: Cuss leads US soccer camp
STEVE Cuss and some of his staff at Cherries have headed out to Las Vegas to run the club’s first soccer camps for kids in the city. Bournemouth and Las Vegas have a burgeoning relationship, sparked by Bill Foley’s involvement at both Cherries
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Teenage couple found dead 'less than a week after being arrested'
It has emerged in a pre-inquest review that two teenagers found dead in a Dorset nature reserve had been arrested days earlier. The bodies of Jack Michael Williams, 18, and Katherine Susan Jane Powell, 17, were found in Bothenhampton Nature Reserve
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MP candidates provoke applause and outrage at Bournemouth East hustings
MP CANDIDATES faced residents to answer questions ahead of the election but some views were more controversial than others. Bournemouth East candidates gathered at East Cliff United Reformed Church on June 11 for the panel arranged by the Eastcliff
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Two men, 39 and 53, charged with burglary near Castlepoint
TWO men have been charged after an alleged burglary in Bournemouth. Police officers were called to an address in Woodbury Avenue, near Castlepoint shopping centre, on Tuesday morning, June 11. Officers arrested Mark King, 39, and Wayne McNally
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Katie Piper forced off ITV show for second week after 'bad reaction' to operation
Katie Piper is set to be missing from her ITV breakfast show again on Saturday (June 15) as she continues to recover from an "unexpected medical procedure". The TV personality, who suffered life-changing burns from an acid attack in 2008, was forced
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The Google Maps hack that can save you money on your fuel bills
Drivers have been told that pushing a single button could help them cut their fuel bills while still arriving to their destination on time. Google Maps is one of the most popular sat nav platforms in the UK, with millions of Brits using the software
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Tory launches re-election campaign by carving name in sand
TOBIAS Ellwood has launched his bid to be re-elected in next month’s general election. The Conservative candidate for Bournemouth East launched his campaign on Bournemouth beach with his name dug on the sand. Mr Ellwood, a lieutenant colonel
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Could you pull a Boeing 737 for charity? Diverse Abilities seek volunteers
STRONG-MUSCLED and strong-willed candidates are being called to take part in a charity event. Diverse Abilities has announced their annual plane pull on August 26 at Bournemouth Airport. Up to 20 people can take part in the memorable event
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'Popular' supermarket cafe to expand as council gives plans go-ahead
A SUPERMARKET will expand its ‘popular’ café after plans were given the go-ahead by council planners. BCP Council planners have given approval to Waitrose’s plans for its Parkstone store. This will see new customer doors installed and the façade
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Twynham school receives first Ofsted rating since 2013
A CHRISTCHURCH school has been 'rated' good in its first full Ofsted inspection in over a decade. Twynham School has been rated 'good' by Ofsted across all areas in its most recent report with students noted to have 'positive attitudes' to learning
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Cancer charity encouraging sign ups to annual ride in National Bike Week
A CANCER charity is encouraging people to sign up for an annual bike ride during National Bike Week. The Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride takes place on Sunday, July 7, and the charity called on people to get back on the bike this week, National Bike
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Trade union delegates to call for 'Tories out' on beach
DELEGATES from a trade union will gather on Bournemouth beach to call for the Conservatives to be voted out of office at the coming General Election. Members of the GMB Congress, which is being held in Bournemouth this week, will hold an election
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Man released under investigation after BMW crashes into garden
A MAN remains under investigation after a BMW crashed through the front garden of a Poole home. Police officers arrested a 32-year-old man from Poole last month after the black 1-Series crashed into two gardens in Ringwood Road, Poole, near Longfleet
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Empress of soul Gladys Knight coming to Bournemouth
THE Empress of Soul and seven-time Grammy award winner Gladys Knight is coming to Bournemouth at the end of the month. She will be performing at the BIC on Sunday, June 30 as part of her 2024 UK Farewell Tour. Gladys Knight began her career
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Poole and East Dorset Art Society celebrates 100 years of art
A DORSET art society is celebrating 100 years of making masterpieces with two major exhibitions and community events. Poole and East Dorset Art Society was formed in 1924, by a group of artists living in the area hoping to stage an art exhibition
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Hunt for Poole boy who beat up seagull continues
OFFICERS are continuing their probe to find the boy who beat up a seagull in Poole. The bird was in Branksome Recreation Ground, Poole when it was attacked by a young boy with a catapult before being kicked in the car park. Officers from
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‘He’s happy’ – Anderton would be ‘very surprised’ if Solanke pushed for Cherries exit
FORMER Cherries midfielder Darren Anderton says he would be “very surprised” if Dominic Solanke pushed for an exit from the south coast this summer. Speculation is rife regarding Solanke’s future, following his superb season with Cherries, where
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Dorset club Wessex Volleyball promoted to England’s top tier
A VOLLEYBALL club in Dorset have been promoted into the top tier of the sport for women in England. Wessex Volleyball sealed their spot at the top table by winning Division One of the National League, with 16 victories from their 18 matches, four
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Bournemouth undone by teenage star Will and hobbling Dan
TEENAGE Dorset prospect Will Tripcony notched his maiden ECB Southern Premier Division hundred as Bashley successfully chased down a challenging Bournemouth total to win by six wickets. A hobbling Dan Goodey also smashed a quickfire half century
