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PHOTOS: Students dress to impress at LeAF Studio Academy leavers' prom
LEAF Studio Academy leavers dressed to impress for their prom. Students celebrated the end of their time at LeAF Studio with a special event at the Cumberland Hotel in East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth. The theme for the year’s event was ‘Casino
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Road closed and motorists told to 'avoid the area' after serious crash
A WOMAN was cut out of a vehicle after becoming ‘medically trapped’ in a single-vehicle crash. She was removed using a spinal board with help from the fire service. Motorists were urged to avoid the area. The road was closed whilst emergency
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'Avoid the area' - Road closed and traffic at standstill after crash
7:30pm We will now be closing our blog. 7:30pm
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Rock crashes onto beach as cliff gives way
Part of a cliff has collapsed at a west Dorset beach. Tonnes of rock have fallen onto the beach at Seatown. It prompts a fresh warning about the dangers of the coast. While rockfalls are a natural part of the erosion process, they have
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Man charged with attempted burglary and shopliftings in New Milton
A MAN has been charged with attempted burglary and shoplifting in Hampshire. Ashley Joseph Brown of Dinham Road was initially arrested on June 23 after a burglary at Bradbeers, a furniture store. He was subsequently charged with attempted burglary
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Stoke-on-Trent teenager with links to Dorset goes missing
A 16-YEAR-OLD from Stok-on-Trent known to frequent Dorset has gone missing, say police. Staffordshire police have begun to look for 16-year-old Levi from Stoke-on-Trent who has not been seen since 6:30pm on June 26. Levi has been known to
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Prolific shoplifter stole £1,400 worth of goods including children's toys
A PROLIFIC shoplifter stole more than £1,400 of goods including beauty products, sports clothing and children’s toys. Graham Ridealgh, 52 and of no fixed abode, targeted shops in Bournemouth town centre between Friday, December 1, 2023 and Saturday
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Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim route flipped due to weather conditions
BOURNEMOUTH'S Pier to Pier Swim route will be changed due to unforeseen weather conditions. Originally meant to start from Boscombe Pier, organisers of the Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim have decided the event will now begin from Bournemouth on
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Manhunt launched after multiple commercial burglaries
HAMPSHIRE AND Isle of Wight Constabulary are investigating after multiple burglaries occurred in the early hours across the county. Burglaries believed to be connected took place in Lymington, New Milton, Ringwood, and Hordle. Three men were
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One person in England dies as a result of ongoing E.Coli outbreak
One person has died linked to the E. coli outbreak which experts believe has been spread via lettuce leaves. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said it had identified two people in England who died within 28 days of infection with shiga toxin-producing
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KFC stores close in Bournemouth, Christchurch and New Milton
FOUR KFC restaurants have closed in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and New Milton after its franchisee holder entered administration. KFC restaurants in Station Road, New Milton, Barrack Road in Christchurch, Westover Road in Bournemouth, and Boscombe
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When is the next heatwave in the UK? Met Office and WXCharts predict hot spells
This week, your area will have probably seen a few days of warmer weather as a heatwave has increased temperatures across the UK. Whether you got outside to enjoy the sun or stayed sheltered from it, you might be wondering when the next heatwave
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Person taken to hospital after overturned car
A PERSON has been taken to hospital after a car overturned on to its roof in Bournemouth. Emergency services attended Alma Road in Winton after reports of the single vehicle collision at 9.42am on Thursday, June 27. Police blocked the road
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Cherries' representation at the Euros comes to an end after Kerkez and Hungary exit
CHERRIES will no longer be represented at the Euros after Milos Kerkez’s Hungary were knocked out at the end of the group stage. Despite defeating a Scotland side containing fellow Cherry Ryan Christie on Sunday, Kerkez and co. faced an agonising
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Villagers battle to save historic school
Campaigners are desperately trying to raise money to save a village school. The 'Stickleberries' pre-school and day nursery in Winterborne Stickland, about four miles west of Blandford, suddenly closed its doors in August 2023 - leaving hundreds
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WATCH: Pod of dolphins seen swimming alongside boat on Dorset coast
A DORSET man has recalled the ‘magical’ moment he came across a group of wild dolphins. Rich Worthy was sailing along the Bournemouth coastline when he was approached by a pod of friendly dolphins. Rich said: “I had some company yesterday for
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RECAP: Person taken to hospital after car flips on to roof
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Sandi Toksvig to bring new tour to Dorset venue
COMEDIAN, broadcaster and writer Sandi Toksvig is returning to Lighthouse Poole. Following the sell-out 2022 tour Next Slide Please, Sandi will appear at the venue on Saturday, October 5. Sandi will be celebrating the publication of her new
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'it's a sad time when we can't conduct a campaign upholding democracy'
LABOUR election signs have been torn apart in Lymington in a 'mindless act' of vandalism. Said to be outside a property in Lymington, election signs for Labour New Forest candidates have been torn apart in an act of vandalism. Not a one-off
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24-year-old man arrested for aggravated burglary released on bail
A 24-YEAR-OLD man from Poole has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary in Ashley Road and released on bail. The man was arrested after two knife-wielding men were seen entering a property on June 25. A large police presence was
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Knife recovered by police in Poole
A knife has been found on Layton Road in Poole and has been recovered by police. Dorset Police recovered the knife at around 7:30 pm on June 26 on Layton Road, Poole, after it received a report that it had been found. It is unknown at this
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Beavers found to be living on the river in Dorset
BEAVERS have been found to be living on the River Stour in Dorset in the latest sign of a comeback by the dam-making mammal. Dorset Wildlife Trust has confirmed that a recently planted tree had been felled by a beaver although it was unable to
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Three missing Poole children found by police
THREE missing Poole children who were reported to have taken a train to Wales and London have been found, say police. Officers for Dorset Police have reported that Reece Dvies, Paige Travis and Darcy Rooke who were last seen on June 22 have now
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Neighbours star Ryan Moloney to visit Poole in new show
NEIGHBOURS star Ryan Moloney, otherwise known as Toadfish, is set to bring his new tour to Poole this September. Known for his nearly 30-year stint in the popular Australian show Neighbours, Ryan has announced he will leave Ramsey Street and will
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HGV driver who sent person flying backwards by driving lorry at them avoids jail
A HGV driver who sent a person flying backwards by driving a lorry at them has avoided jail. Martyn Clark, 41, was given a 30-week prison sentence for dangerous driving - but suspended for 12 months at Southampton Crown Court. It follows
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Historic pub's bid to secure its future given the go-ahead
A COUNTRY pub has been given permission to generate extra income by turning part of its "substantially underused" restaurant into extra guest rooms. The New Forest National Park Authority (NPA) said the scheme would help secure the future of the
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When AFC Bournemouth and a popular boy band helped smash a world record
AFC Bournemouth football team and pop stars D-Side teamed up with more than 300 children in an attempt to break a world record. A total of 372 people took to the pitch at the Fitness First Stadium, Dean Court, to touch their noses, wave their arms
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Gorse catches fire near Haven Rockley holiday park in Hamworthy
FIREFIGHTERS were called to tackle a gorse fire near a holiday park in Hamworthy. Two Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service crews from Poole and one from Hamworthy were called to tackle the fire in Napier Road at around 12.30pm on June
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6 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are on the lookout for their forever homes
Several pets in Dorset are looking for their forever homes, including at the Ashley Heath Animal Centre. Located on the border with Hampshire, the centre offers care for its animals in rural surroundings. A few animals from the centre are listed
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Former Premier League star Johnson claims not many teams 'would be afraid of' Solanke
FORMER England international Glen Johnson claims not “many teams would be afraid of Dominic Solanke”, imploring his former club Chelsea to avoid signing the striker. After scoring 19 goals in 38 Premier League appearances for AFC Bournemouth last
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Developers celebrate completion of award-winning Poole property
DEVELOPERS are celebrating the completion of its award-winning Poole property The Sloop. Affordable housing partner, AJC Group, have marked the final milestone of its largest development, located in the heart of Poole. The team gathered on
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SEND nursery makes 'significant impact' in first two months
A NURSERY for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has already made a ‘significant impact’, despite being open for just two months. Charity Dingley’s Promise opened the nursery in West Howe in April, with BCP Council.
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Casino opens doors in High Street
A NEW casino has opened its doors in Poole High Street. Trident Casino Slots has opened at 106 High Street in the former Cashino site. Plans to put up new signage at the site were approved by BCP Council officers on June 20. J. Holland
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'The ponies can get to that and eat it and it will kill them'
A RINGWOOD resident has been left saddened after a bin in a Burley car park has been left overflowing and threatening wildlife. Located in Picket Post car park, off the A31, Peter Rosie has been left frustrated the bin has been left to overflow
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Furniture shop to close after more than 50 years as founder retires
A FURNITURE shop that has been open for more than 50 years has announced it will close as its founder retires. David Phipp House Furnisher, in Ringwood Road, Ferndown, will close its doors for the final time on September 30. The family-owned
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'Nurturing and joyful' pre-school that's 'like a family' rated 'outstanding'
A ‘NURTURING and joyful’ pre-school that is ‘like a family’ has been rated as ‘outstanding’. Muscliff Community Pre-School, in the Muscliff Community Centre, received the rating from Ofsted inspectors after an inspection earlier this year.
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Technology company director to stand for Reform UK in Bournemouth East
A DIRECTOR of a technology company has been selected to stand as the Reform UK candidate in Bournemouth East. Martin Houlden will run for the party at the general election on July 4. Mr Houlden said: “I first moved here in 1992 and have been
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Poole Quay Hotel put on sale for £10 million
A HOTEL on Poole Quay has been put up for sale for £10 million just months after its abrupt closure in March. Estate Agents Savills has confirmed Poole Quay Hotel will be put on the market after a for sale sign was put on the front of the building
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'Iconic' family Land Rover Defender stolen overnight
A MUCH-loved Land Rover Defender was stolen overnight in Bournemouth. The blue and white 2004 Land Rover Defender was stolen in Talbot Woods sometime between 9pm on June 20 and 11am on June 21. Owner, Harry MacLeod-Ash, 23, claimed the vehicle