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Children's café issues plea for support after going day without single customer
THE owners of a children’s café have issued a desperate plea for support after going a day without a single customer. Kids Play Café, in Charminster Road, had no customers on Thursday (June 27) and only a ‘handful’ in total through the week.
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Concerns over new takeaway leading to fights are 'based on speculation’, say council
A PROPOSED new eatery which sparked ‘takeaway wars’ in Bournemouth town centre has been granted a premises licence. Bournemouth Bake House has been granted a premises licence following a meeting by BCP Council’s licensing sub-committee. The
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Success for festival held in memory of Ringwood man
AN event held in memory of a Ringwood man has been hailed a ‘success’. The ‘Hooley Memorial Beer Festival’ was hosted on Saturday, June 22, in memory of Joseph Omar, better known as Hooley. Joseph’s family and friends joined other locals at
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Two homes forced to close by council
TWO properties in Bournemouth have been forced to close by the council. Poole Magistrates’ Court has granted closure orders for 12 Cunningham Place in West Howe and Flat 6 at 29 St Albans Crescent in Charminster. The order for the Cunningham
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Red Arrows to soar over Bournemouth this weekend - here's when
THE Red Arrows are making a return to Bournemouth Airport today. The world-famous aerobatic display team will fly in and out of the airport at Hurn on Sunday. The reds will leave Bournemouth at 11.21am when they will then fly south of Bournemouth
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Labour would put 'passengers first' on rails, shadow minister says
LABOUR would put passengers first on the railways should they be elected, the shadow rail minister said on a visit to Bournemouth. Stephen Morgan was at Pokesdown Station on Wednesday, June 26, as the general election campaign continues. He
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Urgent appeal to find teenager last seen near bus station
AN urgent appeal has been issued to find a missing teenager last seen in Poole. Jack Adams, also known as Grace and G, was last seen at around 1.30pm on Tuesday, June 25, near Poole bus station. Jack is described as 17 years old, five feet
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The cyclist vs driver debate is so tedious - you have a lethal common enemy
Just as you're never more than 6ft away from a rat in London, you're never more than 6 clicks away from an argument on Twitter. In this miserable online age, everyone is right and everyone else is wrong. And there is no better example than cyclists
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'Everyone loved her': Tributes paid to woman who died in fall at quarry
TRIBUTES have today been paid to a woman who died in a tragic walking accident on the Dorset coast. Cattrin Wickens, 82, was using walking poles as she followed husband Robert down a set of steps above Winspit Quarry when she suddenly lost her
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PICTURES: Tank Fest 2024 rumbles into Bovington
THOUSANDS made the annual pilgrimage to Tankfest 2024 in Bovington to see some of the world's most iconic tanks in action. Set to take place from 28-30 June, a reported 10,000 people will visit Bovington this weekend for the world's best display
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Tourist tax delayed following an appeal by BCP hoteliers
A DECISION has been made to delay the controversial tourist tax in BCP until September. In response to the recent appeal from BCP hoteliers, against the introduction of the levy, the Accommodation Business Improvement District (ABID) has made the
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Man shatters bus window after 'disturbance' in Boscombe
POLICE are investigating after a criminal incident on a Bournemouth bus. A man was seen causing a disturbance in Christchurch Road, Boscombe, when he was stopped by officers on the street on Thursday, June 28. The man continued to cause an
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New leaders elected at Christchurch Chamber of Trade and Commerce
CHRISTCHURCH Chamber of Trade and Commerce has welcomed a new President and Vice President. At the Chamber’s AGM on June 19, Tim Lloyd was elected as President and Richard Oswald as Vice President. The pair will remain in their roles for the
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Last call for cyclists to enter Macmillan bike ride
CYCLISTS still have time to enter the 2024 Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride. The charity event will take place on Sunday, July 7, and there are still places left on all three distances of 38, 48 and 63 miles. Cyclists can enter individually or can
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Cherries youngster Wadham completes permanent switch to recently relegated Sutton
CHERRIES youngster Jack Wadham has completed a permanent move to National League Sutton United. Wadham joins a Sutton side recently relegated from the Football League after a three-year stint in League Two, bringing to an end an 11-year association
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Woman who died after falling into quarry named as inquest opens
A WOMAN who died after falling at a disused quarry has been named as an inquest has opened into her death. Assistant coroner for Dorset, Richard Middleton, opened the inquest into the death of Cattrin Wickens, 82, at Bournemouth town hall on Friday
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'We are desperately disappointed': Country park cancels Christmas event
A COUNTRY park in Dorset has made the ‘tough decision’ to cancel one of its Christmas events this year. Santa Specials will no longer be taking place at the Moors Valley Country Park railway this Christmas. The event has been cancelled to allow
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The Social Democratic Party is a 'vehicle for change'
THE Social Democratic Party said by voting for them "you are choosing a future that prioritises national interests and the wellbeing of our communities". John Dowling, who is standing in Mid Dorset and North Poole, is a radiographer who lives in
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Optometrist's warning to everyone wearing contact lenses this summer
Optometrists have issued a warning to everyone who wears contact lenses as the summer holidays approach. With the warmer weather arriving, many of us will be eyeing up the pool as a way to cool off. But can you swim with contact lenses in?
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CCTV appeal following assault in Poole
A MAN was assaulted at a private function in Poole. A man entered a private party at the Royal British Legion in Tudor Road. He then attempted to interfere with sound equipment before pushing another man. A man in his 60s sustained bruising
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Man hospitalised with serious injuries after group attack outside Lidl
A MAN has been left in a serious condition in hospital after four men and a woman launched a ‘nasty assault’ in Bournemouth. It was reported the man was assaulted after being approached by the group near the junction of Withermoor Road and Wimborne
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Woman escapes with minor injuries after being trapped in crash
A WOMAN escaped with minor injuries after getting trapped in a crash in Poole. Emergency services rushed to an incident in Ringwood Road after reports of a single-car crash. Upon arrival, a woman was found trapped in a car and had to be removed
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Private school responds after union calls off strike
A PRIVATE school on the edge of the New Forest says most of its staff did not vote to take part in strike action over pay. Earlier this month National Education Union (NEU) said members working at the fee-paying Ballard School in New Milton were
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New Forest inspector features in popular Netflix true crime show
A NEW Forest inspector got his 15 minutes of fame after featuring on a popular Netflix TV show. Inspector Ord from New Forest Police starred in a documentary highlighting a crash that happened in Portsmouth in 2016. The one-off documentary
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Tyler Adams restricted again to 45 minutes as USA lose to Panama
AFC BOURNEMOUTH midfielder Tyler Adams continued his fight back to full fitness with the United States men’s national team on Thursday night, playing the first half of their 2-1 loss to Panama. Although limited to just 45 minutes on Thursday night
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Poole sweating over the extent of youngster Foord's wrist fracture
POOLE Pirates reserve Vinnie Foord has suffered a wrist fracture after a crash at Wimborne Road in the National League Riders’ Championship. Foord had been in the hunt for the crown at the youth event eventually won by teammate Sam Hagon, but the
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PICTURES: St Peter's School year 13 prom
POSH frocks and dapper suits were on show at a Bournemouth hotel. St Peter’s School year 13 students donned their finest outfits for their prom. Taking place at the Hilton Hotel in Bournemouth town centre on Thursday, June 28, the red carpet
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Hospital ‘sorry’ over woman’s death after hip operation went wrong
A WOMAN died after a hip replacement went wrong and a lack of certain out-of-hours medical support meant she was transported miles in an emergency - a report has found. Brendan Allen, area coroner for Dorset, has written a Prevention of Future
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University Hospitals Dorset thank donors after milestone reached
A FUNDRAISING appeal for the new BEACH building has hit a major donation milestone. University Hospitals Dorset NHS charity has extended thanks to everyone who has donated to the £1.5million appeal to transform Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Now
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Postponed Swanage seafood event announces new date
A NEW date has been announced for the return of a popular festival in Swanage. The Swanage Fish and Food Festival was due to take place on June 15 and 16 before it was cancelled last minute due to the weather. Now, a new date has been announced
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Don’t miss out on special offer tickets to see Circus Vegas!
Don’t miss the sensational Circus Vegas, visiting Poole, Branksome Recreation Ground, July 26th to August 4th! An awe-inspiring show bringing a plethora of jaw-dropping moments that defy gravity, question logic and will leave you wide-eyed in pure
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National Trust introduces Changing Places toilet at Corfe Castle
CORFE Castle has enhanced its visitor experience with new accessible toilets. The National Trust team at Corfe Castle recently added the Changing Places (CP) toilets to its Castle View visitor centre. The facilities differ from standard accessible
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'When will work start to repair Bournemouth Pier?'
LOOKING at photos of Bournemouth Pier online shows just how much work is needed to repair it and make it safe. Bournemouth was offered £18 million to update the beach area and other projects in Bournemouth and Poole but the pier seems bottom of
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Celebrity DJ announced for Sandpolo party in Sandbanks
GEORGE Clooney and Idris Elba’s DJ will headline Sandpolo this summer. DJ Sam Young has been announced as one of the star performers at the Sandpolo weekend closing party. The party will take place on Saturday, July 13, at Sandbanks. Sam
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Unlock your potential with a degree from Bournemouth University
You may know Bournemouth University for is expertise in media and animation, healthcare, or archaeology, but did you know BU is shaping the future of sport in the local area and beyond. From investing in and championing facilities for the local community
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Hagon thought he had 'fluffed' Championship chances after slow start to meeting
STARLET Sam Hagon admitted that his National League Riders’ Championship win came as a surprise after dropping points in his first ride. The Poole Pirates youngster claimed overall victory at Wimborne Road on Wednesday night after a run-off heat
