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Large cannabis farm discovered in Blandford
A CANNABIS farm has been located and shut down in Dorset. On June 22, Dorset Police received information from members of the community that there was a large cannabis grow at a residential property in Blandford. A spokesperson for Dorset Police
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'One of the top vintage events in the country' returns to Southbourne
CROWDS of people flocked to celebrate a decade of ‘fabulous live music, vintage fashion and community spirit.’ Shake and Stir vintage festival returned to Southbourne this weekend, celebrating its tenth year as one of the county’s most popular
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Elderly man dies in crash involving a tractor
AN ELDERLY man has died in a car accident involving a tractor. Dorset Police received a report at 10.51am on Saturday, June 22, relating to a collision at Grants Hill at Bradford Abbas. The crash involves a white Suzuki Celerio and a blue New
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‘Best version of myself’ – Scott assesses debut Premier League campaign
ALEX Scott says he was “very happy” with how he performed during the closing weeks of his debut Premier League season, adding: “I’ve been showing the best version of myself.” Scott, a £20million signing from Bristol City last summer, made 27 appearances
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PHOTOS: The Cornerstone Academy's year 11 prom
A RED carpet was rolled for teens from a school in Poole as they commemorated the end of exams. The year 11 students from The Cornerstone Academy dressed in spectacular gowns and dapper suits to celebrate prom at Merley House on June 21. Guests
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Man 'slipped and fell down the cliff' in Dorset
A YOUNG man has fallen down a cliff at Old Harry Rocks. On Thursday, June 20, the Coastguard received a report of a man who had "slipped and fell down the cliff at Old Harry Rocks. Emergency services gathered at Knoll Beach in Studland to
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How much does it cost to buy or renew a passport? Full list of prices
Do you need a new passport this year? Booking a trip abroad will require a valid passport so it’s worth checking the expiry date. If you’ve never had a passport or need to renew one, there’s a cost to it and knowing how much it will set you back
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This is how Kings Park came to be
Kings Park in Bournemouth boasts a rather short but interesting history tied to British royalty. We recently explored the history of Queen’s Park and now turn our attention to King’s Park. Kings Park, located in Boscombe, borders Bournemouth
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Cat owners issued 10-day warning as they must act or face £500 fines
Cat owners have just 10 days to act before they could be hit with £500 fines. It is now the law that all cat owners in England must have their pet microchipped, though figures from the PDSA Animal Wellbeing Report revealed that more than 2.4 million
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Number of people from Dorset who have won £1 million on Premium Bonds revealed
The number of people from Dorset that have become millionaires through Premium Bonds has been revealed. Premium Bonds are an investment product from National Savings and Investments (NS&I) where people can enter a monthly draw to win tax-free
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Dog owners warned not to leave dogs in cars this summer - what can you do?
Dog owners have been issued a warning about leaving their pets in cars as the temperatures heat up this summer. The RSPCA have warned dog owners in the past about the ‘silent killer’ that is heatwaves. And they’ve issued another warning to
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'More difficult to win the peace than win the war'
AS election day draws near, many may see it heralding a new dawn for the country. But is such a view naïve? Five years ago Labour suffered a historic electoral defeat at the 2019 general election with the Conservatives reminding us they were being
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Bournemouth cricketer Paul capped by England over-60s
FORMER Dorset Minor Counties cricketer Paul Garlick, who still turns out for Bournemouth at weekends, has been capped by England's over-60s team. He received his cap before the recent international match against Scotland in Hartlepool, when he
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Poole racer Kenzie hoping to make it a hat-trick of trophies
POOLE Cycle Speedway Club member Kenzie Bennett will shortly be aiming to complete a hat-trick of major individual honours when he contests the European Junior Individual Championship. His first success was gaining the World Junior Individual crown
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‘So highly thought of’ – Why Iraola got ‘lucky’ to have Shaun Cooper as his assistant
WHEN a club makes a managerial change, it very rarely sees just a straight swap of the man at the helm. Head coaches nowadays have a team of people behind the scenes they like to work with at every club they are employed at, often only agreeing
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Take a trip back through time to Bournemouth in 1986
Bournemouth and the surrounding areas in 1986 would have looked quite similar to how it does today, though with some key differences. The Bournemouth International Centre was a relatively new landmark and had opened its doors just a few years prior
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Millions of Netflix viewers warned of £1,000 TV Licence fine
Brits watching Netflix without a TV licence have been warned they could face fines of £1,000. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. But if you
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Second phase of £2million scheme to begin on Monday with 24-hour closures
THE second phase of a £2million scheme to improve Holdenhurst Road is set to begin. BCP Council will start the work in the road on Monday, June 24, which will repair the road and footpaths. Several sections of the road between Buchanan Avenue
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Conservative candidate says party's asylum seeker policy is 'embarrassing'
A CONSERVATIVE candidate and former MP has said he finds the way asylum seekers have been treated in the UK is ‘abhorrent’. Tobias Ellwood said that he finds some of the policies put forward by members of the party to deal with asylum seekers as
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'Sewage flowing into Christchurch is possible if developer's plans are approved'
TOWN councillors have been warned sewage flowing into Christchurch ‘is a possible risk’ if plans for a new treatment plant in Bransgore are approved. Damage to wildlife, flooding of public footpaths and smells affecting residents’ ‘quality of life
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Cubs celebrate long standing leader hailed 'an inspiration'
CUBS have celebrated a long-standing leader at their annual weekend camp. Bournemouth District Cubs came together at Butcher’s Coppice on the weekend of June 7. The Cubs travelled to a clay mine at Corfe Castle then on to Durlston County Park
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Auction with ‘something for every car collector’ to be hosted in Dorset
AN auction with ‘something for every car collector’ is taking place in Dorset later this month. Vehicles 1905 to 2007 will be in the Charterhouse classic and vintage car auction on June 27. The eldest car is a 1905 De Dion-Bouton and the latest
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Restaurateur in licence bid accuses neighbours of harassment
A BLANDFORD business owner has complained of harassment from neighbours - including claims that drug sales are taking place. He says the claims are unfounded and has threatened to sue unless they can provide proof. The comments were made during
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Poole chocolatier became a private chef to 'get the girls'
A PRIVATE CHEF and chocolatier from Dorset serving an array of chocolate delicacies is Daily Echo’s trader of the week. Christian Ørner owns Salt, a chocolatier and private chef business in Poole. The unique and independent business offers
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Talented Ringwood painter encloses special seeded paper to keep pet memories alive
A RINGWOOD woman who began painting in lockdown and has now amassed hundreds of orders internationally is Daily Echo’s Trader of the Week. Steph Kennett, 44, owns Steph’s Pet Portraits, a watercolour painting business. While mostly painting
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'This is not the end, just a sidestep': Boutique store announces shock closure
A BOURNEMOUTH boutique shop has closed its doors after just a year of trading. Here Comes the Sun, a vintage boutique store selling furniture, clothing and wacky antiques, is now closed. The boutique took to social media to thank all the customers
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'Get ready for full bellies and great memories': Street food festival is back
A POPULAR Dorset street food extravaganza is back for its three-day festival at Baiter Park. The Dorset Street Food Festival has announced its comeback to Poole later this month. Visitors can expect more than 20 food vendors serving foods from
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Supermarket to remove plastic packaging on bananas at Dorset stores
ALDI is removing the plastic packaging on its bananas in a trial across selected stores in Dorest. The supermarket is replacing the traditional plastic bag with a paper band alternative on selected lines, including its Nature’s Pick five-pack,
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Support pledged to surf therapy charity with generous donation
SUPPORT has been pledged to a surf therapy charity with a generous donation. Wooden Spoon, the children's charity of rugby, has announced its support for The Wave Project and its surf therapy programmes with a donation of more than £30,000.
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'We’re all like one big family here': New café opens inside Poole tattoo studio
A NEW all-female tattoo café serving vegan delicacies and a friendly atmosphere has opened in Poole. Adorned Tattoo Studio has been a staple of Ashley Cross for 14 years, owned by Alex Hennerley and Jack Irving. Now, the large tattoo studio