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Childminder shocked over ‘unsafe’ fire door in McDonald’s soft play

A CHILDMINDER was left horrified after children almost escaped a McDonald’s play area, into a car park, through an unsecured fire exit. Katy Jepson said the “scary moment” was made worse by the ‘lack of concern’ from management when the issue was

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'This election is neck and neck for the Lib Dems and the Conservatives'

A TACTICAL voting group says only Vikki Slade can beat the Conservatives in Mid Dorset and North Poole. The campaign group Best for Britain has released its tactical voting recommendations ahead of polling day on July 4 and has said Vikki Slade

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Ben Pantling representing Green Party in Mid Dorset and North Poole

THE Green Party has selected Ben Pantling as its candidate for Mid Dorset and North Poole. Ben said he was ‘proud’ to be standing in the constituency as a long-term resident of Poole. “I’m proud to be representing the Green Party as the candidate

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Town council says concerns over new-drive through were 'ignored'

THE town council will write to the Planning Inspectorate to claim it was ‘ignored’ after raising concerns about a proposed drive-through in Christchurch. Christchurch Town Council had previously objected to the plans, warning the “already congested

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Bournemouth football academy win regional championship

A BOURNEMOUTH U11 football team have won a southern regional title in a national competition and will head to London this July. Stars Football Academy U11s visited Stoneham Lane Football Complex on June 22 to compete in the Tournament One southern

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In The Dock: Thief snatched dry robes, ice skates, boots and makeup from car

THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:. ADRIAN LASHLEY, 51 and of West Hill Road in Bournemouth, admitted theft from a shop after stealing energy drinks to the value of £91.20 from Co-op in Madeira Road in Bournemouth on January

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Margaret Green Animal Rescue look to rehome a pair of rabbits

A DORSET animal rescue charity is looking to rehome two fluffy rabbits in its care for almost two years. Margaret Green Animal Rescue wants to rehome a pair of adorable rabbits from Dorset. Pixie, 5, and Bo, 4 are lop rabbits currently living

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'It was a lovely send-off for a lovely man'

THE streets of Christchurch fell silent as loved ones mourned the loss of the 'cheerful' Moses Fredrick Penfold. Friends and family gathered outside St George's Church in Christchurch to greet the large procession on June 25.  The procession

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Man banned from entering town centre bars after assaults on two people

A MAN has been banned from entering two bars after assaulting two men in Bournemouth town centre. Abdullah Azez, 24, assaulted two men in Old Christchurch Road on November 4, 2023. He appeared at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Monday, June 24,

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Extinction Rebellion Wimborne joins 100,000 people march

EXTINCTION Rebellion Wimborne joined 100,000 other environmentalists in a massive London march led by Chris Packham and Emma Thompson.  Starting in Park Lane and ending at Parliament Square, 30 members of Extinction Rebellion Wimborne (XRW) attended

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Dogs in hot cars: Dorset Dogs call for responsible pet ownership

A DOG charity is raising awareness after police were forced to remove a dog trapped in a car on the recorded hottest day of the year. Officers responded to the incident at Redlands Shopping Centre in Poole after reports of a dog suffering in the

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LIVE: Large police response after man spotted 'dripping in blood'

7:46pm Police both uniformed and undercover are now leaving the scene. Hopefully we will know more in the

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'We are deeply saddened and hurt': Anger after sanctuary garden is vandalised

A SANCTUARY that serves as a tribute to cancer patients and their loved ones has been vandalised in Swanage. The Cancare Purbeck organisation offers support to cancer patients, their families, and carers at any stage of diagnosis. The sanctuary

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Paulsen discusses Cherries’ plans for him next season

ALEX Paulsen is keeping an open mind when it comes to how he will fit into Cherries’ plans next season, adding: “That hasn’t been finalised yet.” The highly-rated goalkeeper became Cherries’ first signing of the summer, joining for an initial £850,000

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Rolex stolen after man grabbed from behind and restrained in Lower Gardens

A MAN had a Rolex watch stolen after he was grabbed from behind and restrained to the ground in the Lower Gardens. At around 3.50am on Saturday, June 15, the victim, a man in his 20s, was walking with a woman in the gardens. He was grabbed

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Next of kin appeal issued for 30 year old man from Wimborne

THE CORONER’s office is appealing to the public to find the next of kin for two people from Dorset. Joao Paulo Silva Pita, 30 died at his home in Leigh Road on June 22. His death is not being treated as suspicious and no police investigation

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Thousands soak up sun on sand as temperatures rise

THOUSANDS of people soaked up the sun on the first ‘hot’ day of the year. Temperatures rose to 26 degrees in Bournemouth, and with the sun shining, people settled on the sand to enjoy the weather. As a result of the heat, ice cream sellers

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Missing man is found after major search

A MISSING man from east Dorset has been found, police have said. Dorset Police received a report raising concerns for the welfare of Rom Diaz Bezerra De Cammaso, aged 45, who had last been seen in the St Leonards area on the morning of Monday,

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REVIEW: India Cottage's lunch menu provides needed afternoon kick

RINGWOOD'S favourite Indian restaurant's new lunch menu offers the same delicious options while giving the right start to your afternoon.  Celebrating its 43rd year of business in 2024, India Cottage has become a strong favourite of Ringwood residents

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‘Strategic plan’ - Cherries tie talented winger Dacosta Gonzalez down to new contract

CHERRIES have tied down talented winger Michael Dacosta Gonzalez to a new long-term contract. The 19-year-old, a key player for the club’s development squad, has penned a deal keeping him at the club until the summer of 2027. The Spaniard has

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Couple who met working on a gardening magazine open plant shop

A NEW unique plant store has opened its doors to residents in Dorset Southbourne Planthouse offers houseplants, accessories, gifts and more. Owners Scott and Jodie opened Planthouse earlier this month. The couple met while working on a

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Health warning issued as 31C heatwave set to hit the UK this week

Temperatures could peak at 31C in parts of the UK this week, as health warnings have been issued amid a short-lived heatwave. Monday was the hottest day of the year so far, reaching 28.3C in Wisley, Surrey, and temperatures are expected to rise

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Man and woman released under investigation following holiday park death

Two people have been released under investigation following the death of a man at a holiday park near Dorchester. As previously reported, Dorset Police received a report at 12.27am on Sunday, June 23 2024 raising concern for the welfare of a man

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Town centre shop closes its doors

ACCESSORIZE in Bournemouth town centre has closed its doors. The store in Old Christchurch Road has been cleared by staff and listed as closed on the Accessorize website. A sign posted outside the shop reads, “Sorry this store is now closed

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Electric bike stolen from outside high street bakery

POLICE are investigating an electric bike that was stolen from outside a high street bakery in Lymington. It was reported that a turquoise electric Trek Verse Plus bike was allegedly stolen outside the Mine’s a Pastry on Lymington High Street between

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CCTV appeal following high value theft from Waitrose

NEARLY £500 worth of meat and toothbrushes were stolen from a supermarket in Ringwood. Officers are now appealing for information by issuing a CCTV image of a man they would like to talk to in relation to the incident. The theft took place

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Hampshire woman creates CPR sessions for dog owners

A WOMAN is running classes in Bournemouth that could be potentially lifesaving for dogs. Tori Gilmore, from Hampshire, owns Home Hounds Pet Business Coaching, an independent company dedicated to teaching dog CPR.   Tori will be bringing her

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Elderly rambler fell to her death in front of husband at disused quarry

AN elderly rambler fell 70ft to her death in front of her husband while walking the South West Coast Path. The woman, who was aged in her 80s, lost her balance and tumbled onto hard ground at Winspit Quarry.  The abandoned quarry has previously

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What is the legal height of a garden hedge between neighbours in the UK?

Unkept hedges can be a nuisance for many living in residential areas with particularly bad ones blocking pavements and sunlight. With this, many will be wondering what the law around hedge heights is and if the ones in their area are up to code

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10 ways you can make your travel insurance void without realising

If you’re looking to catch some summer sun, you might be organising everything you need before you jet off on holiday. Key essentials for those travelling abroad are passports and travel insurance but there are some things that can make your insurance

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How much is a speeding ticket in the UK and how many points will I get?

Drivers who are caught speeding in the UK will have to pay a minimum of £100, though fines increase to up to £2,500. The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three points on your driving licence. But how you are dealt with after

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Nearly 20 people rescued by RNLI after boat engine failure

SEVENTEEN people were rescued off the Dorset coast after their boat suffered engine failure. The incident occurred on June 23 at around 8pm 2.5 miles off Hengistbury Head. RNLI launched its vessel from Mudeford lifeboat station after being

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Lane reopens after four vehicle pile up involving two coaches

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Italian giants AC Milan the latest club credited with Solanke interest

ITALIAN giants AC Milan are the latest club credited with interest in Cherries talisman Dominic Solanke. The 26-year-old enjoyed a stellar season in 2023-24, ending as one of the leading goalscorers in the Premier League. The former Liverpool

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Road cordoned off and emergency services attend 'sparking cable'

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Man reportedly racially abused and punched in the face in Poole

A MAN was reportedly racially abused and punched in the face in Poole. At around 12.30am on Friday April 26, 2024, a group of people was sitting outside The Quay pub in Poole Harbour. It is reported that a man shouted racially abusive language

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Cherries confirm full ticket information for upcoming friendlies

CHERRIES have confirmed full ticket information for upcoming friendly matches at Vitality Stadium. Ahead of the 2024-25 Premier League season, Andoni Iraola’s men will welcome La Liga outfits Rayo Vallecano and Girona on Sunday, August 4 (3pm)

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New Forest puppy Digby becomes 9,000th dog in unique Dog's Trust study

A PUPPY from the New Forest has become the 9,000th dog to enrol in a Dog's Trust study. The Golden Retriever, named Digby, joined the Generation Pup study where dogs are followed throughout their lifetime. The unique study, founded in 2016,

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Road closed after 'huge' lorry fire

4:27pm There is still some disruption on the A31 as one lane and a slip road remains blocked #A31 Eastbound -

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Military workers to get free bus travel on Armed Forces Day

MILITARY workers will be offered free travel on Morebus on Armed Forces Day this weekend. The free bus travel will be available for current and veteran military personnel on Saturday June 29. Morebus managing director Andrew Wickham said: “

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Tickets launch for The Polar Express festive train ride

TICKETS have launched for the returning The Polar Express train ride in Swanage this festive season. After a popular turnout last year, tickets are now on sale for the train ride experience at Swanage railway 2024. Passengers will get the chance

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Buffet restaurant to support University Hospitals Dorset this summer

A BUFFET restaurant will raise money for University Hospitals Dorset this summer. Cosmo in Bournemouth will donate £1 from every kid’s meal purchased to UHD throughout the summer, until August 30. Members of staff will also have fundraising

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Independent school appoints new headteacher

AN independent school has announced its new headteacher. Chris Wheeler, currently principal at Monkton Combe School, will take over from Ben Vessey at Canford School in September 2025. This post will be Mr Wheeler’s fourth independent school

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‘Been down this road’ – Adams had to be held back in bid to manage fitness

USA boss Gregg Berhalter revealed he had to decline Tyler Adams’s wishes to play more minutes in his country’s Copa America opener. Adams started in a 2-0 win over Bolivia on Sunday, before being withdrawn at half-time, as planned before kick-off

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‘Wouldn’t let anyone down’ – Lewis Cook could be a ‘very good player for England’

ANDONI Iraola believes Lewis Cook could have been a “very good player for England” at this summer’s European Championship. Cook enjoyed a superb season with Cherries in a new deeper midfield role, but his performances were not recognised by boss