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‘Near future’ – Cherries ace Scott sets his sights on push towards England squad
CHERRIES midfielder Alex Scott admits he still has plenty to learn, but is hoping to use his first Premier League season as a springboard to “push on into the senior team” with England. Like millions of football fans across the country, Scott will
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Christchurch man killed in serious crash with lorry in Hampshire
A CHRISTCHURCH man has died after a crash involving a lorry and a car in Totton. Police officers rushed to the scene at 3.16am on Thursday, June 13 to the collision involving a lorry and a silver Peugeot 107 on the A326, at the junction with Monkton
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Four injured after fight outside Bournemouth nightclub
CCTV images have been released after a fight broke out outside a Bournemouth nightclub. Four people were assaulted outside Popworld in Old Christchurch Road in the town centre at around 4am on Wednesday. May 29. Two of the victims, men aged
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‘Just makes sense’ - Lloyd Kelly completes Newcastle switch after Cherries exit
FORMER Cherries captain Lloyd Kelly has completed a move to Newcastle United. It had already been announced the 25-year-old would leave Cherries upon the expiry of his contract at the end of this month. And it has now been confirmed his new
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Emergency services called to head-on crash in Winton
EMERGENCY services responded to a head-on car crash in Winton on Thursday afternoon. Dorset Police received a report at 2.09pm of a two-vehicle crash at the junction of Heron Court Road and Charminster Road. The road was blocked by the incident
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How to watch the ITV general election debate and who will be taking part
ITV will be hosting the latest general election debate today, Thursday, June 13, ahead of polling day on July 4. The multi-party debate comes just a day after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer appeared on Sky News facing
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Heavy traffic following head on collision in Winton
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‘There’s no decline’ – Billam-Smith shoots down Riakporhe ‘wear and tear’ claims
CHAMPION Chris Billam-Smith shot down claims from challenger Richard Riakporhe he was suffering from “wear and tear”, insisting: “There’s no decline.” Riakporhe (17-0) faces Billam-Smith (19-1) at Selhurst Park on Saturday night, looking to win
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Motorist seen 'racing at high speed' before crash which killed 31-year-old
A SECOND motorist has been jailed following a crash on the A338 which left 31-year-old George Greaves dead. Dannie Thomas O’Leary was seen racing alongside the car which later ploughed Mr Greaves off the road. Witnesses described the vehicles
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Teenage girl reportedly raped at Upton Country Park
A TEENAGE girl has reportedly been raped in a park in Poole. Dorset Police received a report a teenage girl had been raped in Upton Country Park. The incident is reported to have occurred at approximately 7pm on Sunday, June 9. Dorset Police
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Cherries' south coast neighbours Saints credited with renewed interest in Max Aarons
CHERRIES’ south coast neighbours Southampton are reportedly interested in attempting to lure Max Aarons across the New Forest after missing out on the right-back last summer. That is according to the BBC, who also claim that a host of other top-flight
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These three people may have seen brutal attack on high street
POLICE have released photos of three potential witnesses to an alleged assault that saw a man in his 20s punched and kicked in the face in Lymington. It comes after Hampshire Police yesterday released images of four men officers wanted to speak
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Billam-Smith names Cherries player as part of his ‘ultimate fighter’
WORLD champion Chris Billam-Smith extended his soft spot for AFC Bournemouth into the world of boxing. Billam-Smith is set to defend his WBO cruiserweight crown against Richard Riakporhe at Crystal Palace’s Selhurst Park on Saturday. INTERVIEW
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Cherries legend Charlie Daniels to play for Steve Cook's non-league team next season
CHERRIES legend Charlie Daniels is stepping out of retirement to play for former teammate Steve Cook’s non-league side. Westfield Football Club announced that they have secured the services of Daniels for the upcoming 2024/25 season, with the left-back
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Dogs and their owners invited to Beach Club Pawty
DOGS and their owners are invited to a Beach Club Pawty this month. The event takes place at El Murrino Beach Bar and Restaurant in Undercliff Drive in Boscombe. The event takes place between 10am and 2pm on Sunday, June 23. Pooches and
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Stolen credit card used to spend £1,800
A STOLEN credit card was used to spend around £1,800 in Poole. The card was reportedly stolen from an address in Western Road and then used to carry out the various transactions between Saturday, May 11, and Wednesday, May 15. Dorset Police
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Angler fined after being caught without a rod licence
AN angler has been ordered to pay more than £400 after being caught without a rod licence in Ringwood. Tommy Jay Rose, 26 and of Kittiwake Close in Bournemouth, submitted a guilty plea in his absence to fishing without a rod licence at Rockford
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England's Euro 2024 schedule - when and where to watch their group stage matches
England kick off their UEFA European Championship 2024 (Euro 2024) campaign on Sunday (June 16) against Serbia. They will also face off against Denmark and Slovenia this month with the hope of winning enough matches to make it through to the knockout
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Who do you call for injured birds in the UK? What to do if you find one near you
We have all probably come across an injured bird at some point or another, whether on a walk with your dog or when pottering in your garden. Some may have even experienced a bird flying into their window (on many occasions). But if you find
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'Check your change': Your £2 coin could be worth £500 - how to spot
Experts have urged everyone to check their change and look for a rare £2 coin that could be worth a small fortune. The rare coin, which has been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation and features an error that makes it
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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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Adams returns to action as USA hold Brazil to a draw
CHERRIES midfielder Tyler Adams earned his first minutes of the June international window as the US men's national team delivered a bounce-back performance against one of the world's best. Adams played 14 minutes off the bench as the USMNT tied
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Park cordoned off after teenage girl reportedly raped
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Helicopter launched in search for man who fled scene of crash
A HELICOPTER located a man who was on the run following a crash involving an off-road motorcycle. At around 3.47pm on June 11, Dorset Police received a report an off- road motorcycle had been involved in a traffic collision with another vehicle
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Brits warned of costly holiday mistake and told to 'never do it'
Holidaymakers have been warned to avoid making a costly, but common, mistake when travelling, which could see them make one part of their holiday 12 times more expensive. Everyone travelling abroad this summer has been urged to avoid insurance
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Man punched and kicked in head during ‘serious assault’
A MAN was punched and kicked in the head during a ‘serious assault’ in Lymington. The victim, aged in his 20s, had just left the Huddle restaurant when he was approached by two unknown men near the Deep Blue fish and chip shop. It's then reported
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Bubble tea bar owner caught driving with fake driving licence
THE owner of a bubble tea business was caught with a fake driving licence on his way to replenish stock, having been disqualified from driving. Efim Pereira-Viriato got behind the wheel of his BMW 5 Series and drove from Bournemouth to Southampton
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Campers leave Isle of Purbeck after extremely loud 'rave'
CAMPERS on the Isle of Purbeck have said they left to go home in the middle of the night after an 'extremely loud' rave. A family of campers had to leave the Isle of Purbeck to go home at 1am on June 9 after they were disturbed by an 'extremely
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6 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are on the lookout for their forever 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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Pub and brewery staff take part in litter pick
TEAM members at a Blandford brewer have picked litter as part of its historic Founder’s Day. Staff from several of Hall & Woodhouse’s pubs, including St Peter’s Finger in Lytchett Minster and Lulworth Cove Inn, took part to encourage cleaner communities
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Woman's ashes 'sprinkled on husband's grave' in botched burial
A POOLE resident has been left upset after a crematorium forgot her mum's interment plan and asked if she wanted the 'ashes sprinkled on top'. Claire Mills, 55, was left upset following the incident during the internment of her mum, Peggy Whitworth
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Tank Museum reintroduces quiet mornings
QUIET mornings will return to one of Dorset’s most popular attractions this month. The Tank Museum in Bovington will turn off all sounds and interactive displays in its museum to support its visitors with sensory needs. Returning on Saturday
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Head writes to Keir Starmer - 'policy will have devastating impact'
Dear Mr Starmer, I am the Head of Clayesmore School in Dorset and I know we share a belief in the power of education to change lives. Someone once said that it takes a village to raise a child and it is that village that I want to talk to you about
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Lowy reflects on 'really positive' season for Cherries under-18s
AFC BOURNEMOUTH under-18s head coach James Lowy has reflected on a “really positive” year for the academy. Cherries had a successful season at multiple age groups in their first season as a Category Two academy, the Dorset club making the step
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Semenyo combines rest with play on ‘truly unforgettable’ Gozo trip
CHERRIES star Antoine Semenyo combined rest with play as he met some young footballers during his recent trip to Gozo. Semenyo visited the Mediterranean island following the conclusion of the Premier League season, and before two World Cup qualifiers
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Can you remember these obscure AFC Bournemouth players?
FOOTBALLERS sometimes receive demi-god status during their spells at clubs – but others are consigned to the history books, quickly forgotten about. Hundreds of players have represented Cherries to varying degrees of success, for every standout
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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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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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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