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Phased closures of Wessex Way to bring disruption

CLOSURES of a key dual carriageway are expected to bring disruption to motorists later this month.  Workmen will close the A338 Wessex way in two parts over two nights as BCP Council carries out grass cutting and litter picking chores.  From

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New Forest Tours to celebrate 'special' year after 500,000 passengers

CELEBRATIONS are planned this summer as Morebus and the New Forest National Park Authority mark the 20th anniversary of the New Forest Tour.  The open-top bus Tour navigated its very first circuit - the green route - through Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst

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BCP Council spends extra £3m year-on-year making staff redundant

MORE than £3m extra was spent by BCP Council on redundancy packages year on year, new accounts show.  The local authority spent £3.618m on making 89 people redundant in 2023/24 - up from £630k and 21 staff in 2022/23.  Of the 89 workers who

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New European-inspired sports centre planned for Poole

CREEKMOOR’S old park and ride side could become a new sports centre under fresh proposals for the abandoned site.  Poole-based Cross Court Padel is looking to use the empty land as indoor padel courts, a sport similar to tennis that is gaining

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Takeaway wars as newbie sparks fears of 'more huge fights'

TAKEAWAYS say a proposed new eatery will lead to more fights and violence in the town centre.  Bournemouth Bake House is a new bakery-style takeaway being proposed next door to Cameo night club in Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth.  The venue has

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MP candidates to face housing related questions ahead of the election

MP CANDIDATES will face residents again to answer housing related questions ahead of the election. Housing and homelessness charity Shelter, in collaboration with Citizens Advice, is preparing to host a general election husting for Bournemouth

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Wetherspoon pub handed notice after noise complaints

A WETHERSPOON pub is challenging the council after being served a noise abatement notice. The Quay in Poole was first handed the notice by BCP Council on January 17 of this year. It followed complaints made to the local authority's Environmental

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Schoolgirl who beat cancer as toddler will open this year’s Race for Life

A CHRISTCHURCH schoolgirl who beat cancer as a toddler will open this year’s Race for Life in Bournemouth. Georgia Phillpot, 15, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia when she was just 18-months-old. Since overcoming the disease, she’s

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Pub could be subject to licence review following police concerns

A PUB in Bournemouth could be subject to a licensing review following concerns raised by police. Dorset Police is requesting a review of the premises licence in place at The Bell in Christchurch Road, in the Pokesdown area. The application

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New food festival to launch in Bournemouth this summer

A NEW food festival is launching in Bournemouth this summer. The inaugural ‘Foodie Fest’ will take place in the grounds of Musclifff Primary School on Saturday, July 6. The event will present a variety of food and drink stalls, boasting some

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In The Dock: Assaults and thefts from Home Bargains

THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: MICHAEL MORGAN, 54 and of Wootton Gardens in Bournemouth, admitted possession of a knife blade / sharp pointed article in a public place, namely a small locking blade concealed within

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"He was a modern Vincent van Gogh and was too intelligent for this world"

A MUM has published a poetry book of her son's work two years after he died.  Patricia Snook, 69, from Corfe Mullen, has published the poems of her son, Benjamin Jelley, in a new book after finding his work following his death in 2022, aged 37.

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All the Bournemouth pubs where you can watch Euro 2024 this summer

Euro 2024 is almost here and football fans from the Bournemouth area will be looking forward to taking it all in. As with every major international tournament, a number of pubs and other venues will be showing matches throughout the summer.

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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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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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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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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