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Bournemouth took many evacuees during Second World War
Shortly after the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939, numerous children were relocated from their residences throughout the nation, and Bournemouth took many of them. In an effort to protect the young ones from potential harm by German bombers
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Popular pub owners set to open biker themed café
OWNERS of a popular pub are set to open a biker themed café with food, live music and a space for the community. Adam and Simona Sealey, lease holders of The Bell pub in Pokesdown since 2021, are launching their new business venture this week.
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'He could have ruined my life': Shop worker covered in blood after bottled by thief
A SHOPWORKER was left covered in blood and needed to have her head glued back together after a thief bottled her at work. George Talbott stuffed a pastry down his trousers and snatched bottles of alcohol before striking the worker over the head
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Plans for flats at site of former M&Co in high street
A PROPOSAL has been lodged for six new flats in Christchurch high street. Oraco Properties Limited has sought prior approval for a change from retail to residential use at 38 High Street. It comes in plans to introduce flats above and to the
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Run of auctions with 'variety' lined up for July
A RUN of auctions boasting a ‘variety’ of items have been lined up in Dorset. Several collections have been entered into the Charterhouse auctions scheduled for July. Richard Bromell, of Charterhouse, said: “Variety is the spice of life, and
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Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters car visits Parley school
A TEACHER at a Parley school surprised his pupils by bringing his Ecto-one Ghostbusters car into school as an end-of-year treat. Austyn Brown, a teacher at Parley First School, parked his replica 1963 Cadillac Superior Ecto-one Ghostbuster car
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Trust 'neglected' school before closing it, parents say
THE academy trust which ran Parkfield School ‘neglected’ it before announcing it plans to close it down, members of the school community have said. According to parents and members of the school community, the school made little effort to increase
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'Tragedy' of people living in tents underneath Boscombe Pier
BOSCOMBE Pier has become home to a number of rough sleepers as weather in the area begins to get hotter. Concerns have been raised about people sleeping overnight at the beachfront after people were seen in tents underneath Boscombe Pier and along
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Hairdresser welcomes everyone to new unisex salon
A NEW hairdresser offering an environmentally friendly approach has opened in Westbourne. Jade Chapman owns the Jade Chapman Collection, a hair and beauty salon in Westbourne. The salon officially welcomed customers on June 1. Jade Chapman
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Controversial extension plans hit with another town council objection
EXTENSION plans at a property in Christchurch have been hit with another objection from the town council. The proposal for 2 Watermead at 23 Willow Way has already gathered dozens of objections from residents, but now has another from Christchurch
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Man found 'safe and well' after hour long coastguard search
A MAN has been found safe and well after he went missing off Bournemouth Pier this afternoon. A coastguard helicopter, Dorset Police, RNLI, and HM Coastguard conducted the search along the Bournemouth coastline for a man missing in the water.
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Helicopter and jet skis search for man in sea near Bournemouth Pier
EMERGENCY services are searching for a man who has reportedly gone missing in the water near Bournemouth Pier. A coastguard helicopter is currently at the scene along with Dorset Police and the RNLI. The helicopter has been seen circling over
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Coastguard helicopter called to Bournemouth beach
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Man jailed after smashing through convenience store with hammer
A DORSET man has been jailed for more than three years for multiple burglaries across the county. Luke Spencer, 35, from Corfe Mullen pleaded guilty to four counts of burglary across Dorset and Somerset. He was sentenced to three years and
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Wanted Christchurch man still on the run after stabbing
A CHRISTCHURCH man wanted in connection with a stabbing is still on the run. Dorset Police issued a missing persons appeal on June 17 for 33-year-old Jordan McClay from Christchurch after he was reported missing. He is described as five feet
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Carers looking after vulnerable adults across BCP celebrated with campaign
CARERS who look after vulnerable adults across the conurbation are being celebrated as part of a national campaign. Shared Lives Week, running June 24 to 28, is a national campaign to recognise and celebrate the amazing work of Shared Lives carers
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'Response officers are at the very forefront of tackling crime in Dorset'
DORSET Police has joined police forces across the country to highlight the work of response police officers and the role they play in policing. A week of action started on Monday to recognise and celebrate the hard work, dedication and bravery
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Man charged with growing cannabis after Southbourne incident
A MAN has been charged with cultivating cannabis after an incident in Southbourne. An armed response unit, multiple police vans and the force’s helicopter were all deployed to an incident at Fisherman’s Avenue on June 17. A man and a woman
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Coin-operated trolleys to be installed at Castlepoint retail park
TROLLEYS at Castlepoint retail park will be swapped for coin-operated features with immediate effect. The new trolleys aim to boost availability for customers, eliminate abandonment and enhance the appearance of the area. In support of mental
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Pirates issue update to supporters regarding ‘reduced facilities’ for next meeting
POOLE Pirates have issued an update to supporters regarding their plans to run with “reduced facilities” for Wednesday’s meeting. Wimborne Road plays host to the National Development League Riders’ Championship this week, with the best racer of
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Teenager stabbed in disturbance
A TEENAGER was stabbed in a disturbance. Officers were called to the disturbance in the area of the Swanage Amphitheatre off Peveril Point Road at 10.30pm on Saturday, June 22. After officers searched the area, a 17-year-old was found with
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Jack Daniels and eight bottles of champagne stolen from Waitrose
EIGHT bottles of champagne and a bottle of Jack Daniels have been stolen from a Waitrose store. The alcohol was taken from Waitrose at The Furlong in Ringwood on Saturday, June 1. Police have issued an image of a man they’d like to speak to
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WATCH: ‘Miracle’ moment boy who survived 60ft fall from Old Harry Rocks is rescued
A BOY who survived a 60ft fall from Old Harry Rocks with only minor injuries has been deemed a ‘miracle’ by emergency services. Both of Swanage’s lifeboats rushed to join the multi-emergency response team after reports of a boy falling from the
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Princess Anne taken to hospital with minor injuries, Buckingham Palace reveals
The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, has been taken to hospital with minor injuries and concussion, Buckingham Palace has announced. Princess Anne's admission to hospital comes following an incident at the Gatcombe Park estate on Sunday (June 23)
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Police search for missing man last seen in East Dorset
POLICE concerned for a missing man last seen in St Leonards are appealing for information to help find him. Dorset Police received a report at 7.44am on Monday, June 24 raising a concern for the welfare of Rom Diaz Bezerra De Cammaso. The 45
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‘Suspicious person’ lurking in campsite bushes turns out to be a horse
A ‘SUSPICIOUS incident’ at a campsite believed to be a person lurking in the bushes turned out to be a horse. Ringwood police shared on social media that “summer demand” had led to an increase in emergency incidents and community work over the
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Cherries among clubs reportedly ‘monitoring’ £20million Liverpool youngster
CHERRIES are among a handful of Premier League clubs reportedly “monitoring” Liverpool youngster Tyler Morton. The 21-year-old has made nine appearances for the Reds’ first team, having come up through the academy. All came in the 2021-22 season
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SEND school ran by former AFC Bournemouth chief to be investigated
A SPECIAL educational needs school, with a former AFC Bournemouth chief as its CEO, is to be investigated over allegations of pupils suffering abuse by staff. An undercover reporter for BBC’s Panorama programme captured disturbing footage of staff
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Christie's Scotland knocked out of Euros by Kerkez's Hungary
TWO Cherries came face-to-face at the Euros on Sunday evening, Milos Kerkez’s Hungary knocking out Ryan Christie’s Scotland in dramatic fashion. Kevin Csoboth found a winner after 10 minutes of injury time, consigning Christie and Scotland to a
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Key Bournemouth road to close as part of cycle lane works
MORE lengthy delays on Bournemouth's roads are to be expected next month. Glenferness Avenue will be closed at its junction with Leven Avenue for five days from July 8 to 12 for resurfacing and road line painting. The work is associated with
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Teenager hospitalised after being bitten by dog
A TEENAGER was hospitalised with a 'nasty leg injury' after being bitten by a dog. Between 10.30am and 11am on Tuesday, June 18, the boy was bitten on the leg in Seaview Road, Poole. He needed hospital treatment for his injury, and the woman
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Dorset reach Trophy quarters after final-round drama
DORSET have qualified for the NCCA Trophy quarter-finals after a perfect cocktail of two results falling their way. Going into the final round of Group Four fixtures, Dorset stood third in the table with only the top two progressing to the last
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Do workers get a day off to vote in a general election in the UK?
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK’s next general election will take place on July 4. The election will mark the first since 2019 which saw the conservatives win and Boris Johnson become Prime Minister. Now, the upcoming general
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Adams returns to start in USA's Copa America opening win
CHERRIES midfielder Tyler Adams made his return to the United States starting line-up on Sunday night, helping Gregg Berhalter’s squad claim three points in their Copa America opener. Adams started and played 45 minutes as the United States defeated
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Stranded ducklings rescued from central barrier on major road
A GROUP of stranded ducklings were rescued by police after becoming stuck on the central barrier of the A338. Dorset Police officers were called to help the group of small, frightened ducklings that were next to the fast lane on Spur Road on the
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£8,000 Rolex watch and designer bag burgled from Corfe Mullen home
AN £8,000 Rolex watch, designer bag and three bottles of high-end aftershave were burgled from a house in Corfe Mullen. Said to have taken place between 11am-6pm on June 21 on Albert Road, an £8,000 watch, Louis Vuitton bag and three bottles of
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Sex worker running for election in Dorset
A NEW political party with the first sex worker to enter British politics will have candidates running in Dorset. The Everyone is God Party has two candidates - Marcus White, 51, and Rosie Morrell, 40, who are standing in West Dorset and South
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Woman in her 80s dies after falling from height
A WOMAN in her 80s and from Poole has sadly died after falling from height in Worth Matravers. A multi-agency response was sent to Winspit Road at around 2pm on Saturday June 22, after the ambulance service reported a woman in need of medical attention
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Popular Italian restaurant suddenly closes after more than 40 years
A POPULAR Italian restaurant has suddenly shut its doors after more than 40 years of serving customers in Bournemouth. La Piccola Italia, on Holdenhurst Road, has announced its permanent closure after “43 incredible years.” Co-owner, Graziano
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Woodland left charred after firefighters tackle blaze
A WOODLAND was let charred after firefighters worked quickly to extinguish a blaze in the open. Ferndown fire station were called to Avon Heath, Ringwood, on June 23 after reports of the fire. Firefighters attended in the fire station’s Land-rover
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Football tournament helping to boost trade as pubs 'packed out'
PUBS have had a welcome boost in trade as England and Scotland compete in the Euros. The international football tournament, which kicked off in Germany earlier this month, has seen teams battle it out to be crowned champions of Europe. Following
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Meet the chef behind the highest rated restaurant in Dorchester
IT'S a remarkable feat that Al Molo has become the number one-rated restaurant in the county town on popular review website TripAdvisor while its head chef has been recovering from treatment for stage four head and neck cancer. Despite losing some
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Lifeboat called to assist passenger who collapsed on a ferry in Poole
A LIFEBOAT was called to rescue a collapsed passenger on a ferry in Poole. On Monday, June 17, the UK Coastguard diverted a D class lifeboat from its exercise at 5.20pm to assist a person who had collapsed onboard a ferry that was alongside Poole
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'Internationally acclaimed' Poole artist opens Wimborne exhibition
A POOLE-based artist who has gained international acclaim has opened an exhibition of her latest collection in Wimborne. Katherine Stainton has opened an exhibition of her latest work in Walford Mill in Wimborne which will be on display from June
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Southern Italian café opens in Bournemouth town centre
A NEW authentic southern Italian cafe has opened in Bournemouth town centre by a couple with Italian roots. Calabrese, a southern Italian cafe named after the people of the Calabrian region, opened on June 22 in Yelverton Road. Previously
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'Why hasn't cash made a comeback?'
Now that Covid has basically finished why do businesses insist that cash is not welcome ? I can name several businesses that only take card payment. I try to avoid them. I can name many businesses that take cash plus cards. I frequent them.
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Sentence of sex offender who 'terrified' girls in seafront toilets won't be extended
THE case of a sex offender who pleasured himself in front of three girls will not be referred to the Court of Appeal. The sentence of 39-year-old Ahmed Elbasry was referred to the Attorney General’s Office back in January. Elbasry was spared
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What is a GHIC, which countries accept it and how do you apply? What to know
While packing to go on holiday means you’ll be getting organised and gathering all the boarding passes and passports for your trip, having a GHIC with you could help with travel costs should you need it. Currently, some passengers may still be
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Parents and pupils to protest 'disgusting' school closure
PARENTS and pupils are set to protest the proposed closure of Parkfield School. As reported, the Reach South Academy Trust announced that it had submitted plans to the Department for Education for the school’s closure. This would involve the
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Dorset care home supports global hearing aid campaign
THE founder of a hearing aid recycling campaign has visited a Dorset care home to thank residents and staff for supporting her work. Zoe Fawcett-Eustace called in at Canford Chase in Poole to collect more than 230 no-longer-needed hearing aids,
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The role Iraola will play during the transfer window at Cherries
ANDONI Iraola outlined the role he plays at Cherries during transfer windows. Cherries are looking to add to their squad this summer, in a bid to improve of their 12th-placed finish in Iraola’s first season in charge. In the two previous transfer
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‘Hasn’t complained’ - Iraola hails attitude of ‘very valuable’ Billing
ANDONI Iraola hailed the attitude of “very valuable” Philip Billing, insisting the Dane “hasn’t complained” despite his reduced game-time. Billing has been one of Cherries’ key performers in recent years, providing a vital source of goals in the
