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35 roadworks taking place across the BCP area this week
The following roadworks are being carried out within the BCP Council area by the council and various utility companies this week: 1. Alford Road – junction with Glenferness Avenue Temporary road closure on 3 July 2023 until 26 July 2024 during
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'I'm frankly very angry': Sadness and frustration at school closure decision
SIR Christopher Chope has expressed his anger and frustration at the announcement that Parkfield School is set to close. The Christchurch MP until May 30 when parliament was dissolved, Sir Christopher said he was ‘very sad’ at the announcement,
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Pre-school to close on election day after concern of protesters
A PRE-SCHOOL will be closing its sites on election day after concerns of “strongly opinionated” protesters. East Cliff Pre-Schools will be hosting polling stations on July 4 at its locations in Bournemouth, Winton and Pokesdown. However, despite
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Police conduct drug stop-and-searches in Bournemouth
DORSET Police conducted stop-and-searches within the Bournemouth area as part of the largest regional drug operation in the UK. As part of the eighth Operation Scorpion, Dorset Police have finished a week of action from June 10 to 16 conducting
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Bournemouth man who was 'terrific bloke' dies age 92
BOURNEMOUTH's longest-standing newsagent has died at the age of 92. Trevor Phillips opened the doors of Phillips News in 1959, running it for 65 years. A well-known figure in Boscombe, his son, Adam Phillips, has paid tribute to his father
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110-year-old school gets ‘keep clear’ road safety markings for the first time
CHILDREN at a Bournemouth school are celebrating getting keep clear road safety markings outside their school. St Martin's School in Stoke Wood Road has had no road safety precautions outside since it opened nearly 110 years ago. But now, to
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Parents 'disgusted' at decision to close school
PARENTS have reacted in anger after it was announced that an all-through school is set to close. As reported, Parkfield School announced last week that it had proposed to the Department for Education to close the school ‘by mutual consent’.
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Part of building roof falls onto pavement in Christchurch
PART of a roof fell from a building in Christchurch. The edging of the roof in Castle Street, above the Full of Beans coffee shop, fell onto the pavement below. Debris could be seen on the ground following the incident on Sunday afternoon,
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Eid Mubarak! Community gathers to celebrate and raise funds for centre
THE Muslim community gathered to celebrate Eid al-Adha today and to raise money for a new community centre. Members from a range of communities, both Muslim and non-Muslim, came to Ensbury Park to celebrate the holiday, which is the second Eid
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'Experience' the difference maker says Billam-Smith after defeating Riakporhe
Chris Billam-Smith believes his experience was the difference maker after he defended his WBO cruiserweight world title with a unanimous decision victory over Richard Riakporhe. CBS executed trainer Shane McGuigan’s plan at Selhurst Park as he
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Seafront turns pink as runners, walkers and wheelers take on Race for Life
BOURNEMOUTH seafront was turned pink as runners, walkers and wheelers took to the promenade in the Race for Life. More than 1,700 people took on a 5k or 10k route along the coast in aid of Cancer Research UK. The annual event has raised more
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What food and drink items are banned from Vue, Odeon and Cineworld cinemas?
With Oscar season now in full swing the urge to go to the cinema and check out a new release has never been bigger. Whether it be a rom-com, a widely acclaimed drama, or whichever latest superhero is making its big-screen debut, there is plenty
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'Alcohol no excuse for bad behaviour during Euro2024'
ALCOHOL is no excuse for bad behaviour during Euro 2024. That’s the message from Dorset Police as the force urges residents to not let their emotions get the better of them during this summer’s tournament. Euro 2024 kicked off on Friday, June
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Three easyJet flights diverted to Bournemouth Airport
THREE easyJet flights were diverted to Bournemouth Airport due to bad weather. The flights were forced to land at Hurn on Saturday afternoon, June 15. An easyJet spokesperson said: “Due to adverse weather conditions in London Gatwick this afternoon
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Teachers to walk out at school for five days of strikes
Staff at a private school charging up to £6,000 per pupil will be striking over pay later this month. National Education Union (NEU) members at Ballard School in New Milton will be walking out for five days. In what is the first strike action
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Sandbanks home to UK's best sauna practitioner
IT’S official – Dorset is home to Britain's best sauna practitioner after a Sandbanks-based instructor took the crown at an awards. Jane Witt, the UK’s first thermalist instructor based at The Saltwater Sauna, has been awarded the ‘best sauna
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Bournemouth YouTuber makes film about 90s cars
WITH 90s fashions and trends coming back into the cultural zeitgeist over the past few years, 90s cars were bound to make a comeback too. And they certainly have done for Bournemouth YouTuber Damian Butt, who has made a film about all that's great
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Can I be fined for not recycling? Legalities around recycling bins to consider
There are rules around what can and can't be recycled in the UK, but can you be fined if you don't put the right items in the correct bin? From general and garden waste bins to recycling and food bins, it can sometimes be hard to keep track of
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'Do councillors live in the real world?'
I OFTEN wonder if the 76 BCP councillors do not reside in this area but in an alternative universe where no one uses a car to get to work, go shopping, visit friends and relatives and go on holiday. Do they all use bicycles where they live for
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'Dorset is being pushed to the limit'
THE recent article regarding the office block and the announcement by the town planner for the development by VCRE, is almost beyond belief, the total lack of competence in providing a sensible use is totally unacceptable. How is it assumed that
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Several Bournemouth Subways inspected by food hygiene officials
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
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Are you a smarty pants? Take this pub quiz to find out
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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Warning to anyone who peels their fruit and veg not to make this mistake
A food expert has warned people who peel their fruit and vegetables to not make this mistake. If you peel the skin off your fruit and vegetables, then you could be missing out on the most delicious, and crucially, the most nutritious part.
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Country park wins battle to sell alcohol at events
MOORS Valley Country Park has been given permission for drink sales at future events – the first likely to be at Halloween. The consent has been given by Dorset councillors despite local objectors who complained the extra events would increase
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Can a neighbour refuse access for maintenance or repairs? What are your rights
Neighbours, boundaries and access to property can be tricky subjects when it comes to what can and can't be done. Whether it's knowing how close to your neighbour's boundary you can build, whether your neighbour is able to stop you putting up a
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Former Cherries boss Parker bookies' favourite to take over at Burnley
FORMER Cherries boss Scott Parker is currently the bookies' favourite to take over at recently relegated Burnley. The Clarets have been searching for a new manager after the departure of Vincent Kompany earlier this summer to German giants Bayern
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Cherries duo Christie and Kerkez taste defeat in Euros openers
TWO AFC Bournemouth representatives at the Euros started their tournaments with defeats, Ryan Christie’s Scotland and Milos Kerkez’s Hungary losing their first games. Scotland endured a torrid time in the opening game of the tournament, with hosts
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Cherries' Premier League rivals Brighton appoint Hurzeler as new boss
AFC BOURNEMOUTH’S south coast neighbours Brighton & Hove Albion have appointed Fabian Hurzeler as their new manager, the youngest permanent boss in Premier League history. Albion announced on Saturday that the Texas-born coach will swap St Pauli
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‘Real shame’ - Anderton confident Pitman would have scored at Premier League level
DARREN Anderton says it is no surprise to see his good mate Brett Pitman still scoring goals in non-league, adding: “It’s a real shame he didn’t get that crack in the Premier League.” Pitman, 36, spent most of his career at Cherries, also having
