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University to host seminar centred around archaeology and trauma
A PUBLIC seminar centred around archaeology and trauma is being hosted next month. Bournemouth University’s (BU) Department of Archaeology and Anthropology is hosting the seminar on the results of using archaeology to help those suffering from
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Man auctions hundreds of Marmite jars collected by wife
A FERNDOWN man has begun to auction hundreds of Marmite memorabilia items collected by his wife before she passed away from cancer. David Walker, 51, after given directions from his wife Laura Walker in her will, has begun to sell her vast collection
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Visitor charge coming to BCP next month - what you need to know
A 'tourist tax' will be introduced across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole for the first time next month. Here’s everything you need to know about the move which has been described as an “historic moment” for the three towns. What is happening
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Hospice celebrates success of memorial event
A POOLE hospice has celebrated the success of its memorial event. Forest Holme Hospice’s Tie A Yellow Ribbon event saw hundreds of people gather at Poole Park on Saturday to remember loved ones. The free event, which was sponsored by MSP Capital
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'Out of character' feature flagged in church rebuild plans
PLANS to rebuild a fire-destroyed church will be supported by the town council – but councillors are not happy with every aspect of the scheme. Christchurch Town Council has shared its views on the rebuild project put forward for Mudeford All Saints
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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
