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Petition to save QE Leisure Centre sent to Dorset Council for review
A PETITION calling for the reopening of a popular leisure centre has been sent to the Dorset Councils. The paper and electronic forms of a petition to reopen the Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre has attracted almost 7,000 signatures. The petition
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Police give update after stabbing in residential area
A MAN wanted in connection with an alleged stabbing in Christchurch has been located. Jordan McClay, aged 33 and from Christchurch, was wanted in connection with the incident in Hunt Road in Somerford on Tuesday, June 11. Following enquiries
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Concerns for the welfare of a man who has gone missing from Poole
POLICE are searching for a man who has gone missing from Poole. Officers are appealing for information from the public as they search for a man who was last seen in Branksome. Craig Hayward, aged 39, was reported missing having left an address
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CCTV appeal following petrol station shoplifting incident
OFFICERS are investigating after a shoplifting took place at a petrol station in Hampshire. Energy drinks, vapes, and deodorant were among the items stolen from Hordle Garage on Silver Street. The incident took place between 2pm and 2.45pm
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Crimestoppers’ most wanted people in Dorset
THE MOST WANTED people in Dorset have been revealed by Crimestoppers, have you seen these people? (Image: Dorset Police) Vladmir Shpellzaj was due to attend court but failed to attend, so the court issued a warrant for his arrest. It is
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East Cliff goat gets head stuck in fence prompting 999 response
AN EAST Cliff goat had to be rescued after it got its head caught in a wire fence. The goat was spotted on the cliff above Boscombe beach on Monday afternoon, July 1 with its head stuck in some fencing running down the cliff. Firefighters
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Ford on why Poole’s next opponents Edinburgh are in a ‘misleading’ league position
DANNY Ford believes Edinburgh Monarchs come to Wimborne Road in “seriously good form”, which belies their “misleading” league position. Monarchs currently sit bottom of the pile in the SGB Championship, with five points from seven meetings, ahead
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Residents kept awake by deliberate shed fire near Bournemouth Gardens
RESIDENTS near Bournemouth Gardens awoke to ‘the crackle of wood burning’ after a shed fire erupted in the night. Firefighters tackled a shed fire earlier this morning. A resident in the area described the scene: “We live next to the tennis
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Man who 'bombarded' ex-partner with abuse told to 'leave her alone'
A MAN has been told he needs to ‘leave his ex-partner alone’ after bombarding her with messages of abuse and porn. Raymond Cove repeatedly contacted his partner after their relationship ended because he ‘couldn’t help himself’, a court heard.
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Is a provisional licence valid voter ID for UK elections? What you need to know
In a matter of days, millions of Brits will be heading to the polling station for the General Election on Thursday, July 4. The election will see the British public cast their vote for what party should lead the next government for the next five
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Rampant dog left multiple in hospital after frenzied attack
A RAMPANT dog left multiple people needing hospital treatment after a frenzied high street attack. The owner was reportedly ‘afraid of his own dog’ and was unable to control it while it injured four people. Enrico Guadagno, 47, appeared at
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PICTURES: Woodland destruction after huge heath fire
A WOODLAND has been left destroyed after a huge heath fire broke out in Verwood. Around 40 firefighters worked for more than 11 hours to control the blaze that swept through Boveridge Heath. The fire was first detected at 5.50am on July 1 in
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Cherries reportedly ‘approached’ by Saints to discuss Max Aarons
SOUTHAMPTON have “approached” Cherries to discuss a potential deal for Max Aarons, according to Sky Sports. Cherries saw off interest from Saints and Leeds United last summer to sign the full-back from Norwich City, for £7million, potentially rising
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Concern for welfare call after man seen sitting on railway railings
TRAFFIC was halted last night after a man was seen sitting on the railings of a railway bridge. Police officers were alerted to a concern for welfare call after a man was seen near Bournemouth Train Station. Officers managed to bring him to
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Adams plays full contest as USA crash out of Copa America
CHERRIES midfielder Tyler Adams made his third consecutive Copa America start on Monday night, but it would prove to be his last of this summer's competition. The United States suffered Copa America elimination after losing 1-0 to Group C winners
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Teenage boy taken to hospital after motorcycle crash
A TEENAGE boy was rushed to hospital after a motorcycle crash in Bournemouth. The road was temporarily blocked while emergency services dealt with the incident. The incident occurred at around 3pm on July 1. A spokesperson for Dorset
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Old postcards show Moordown, Bournemouth from yesteryear
Bournemouth and Moordown's histories are intertwined, with Moordown existing long before Bournemouth became the bustling seaside resort it is today. Moordown's story starts as a small collection of houses on the edge of the valley, bordering a
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Fire service called to large blaze believed to be deliberate
A LARGE blaze believed to be started deliberately lit up the sky over Poole yesterday night. DWFRS were alerted to a fire at the Bourne Valley Nature Reserve to reports of a large fire billowing smoke. The incident occurred just before midnight
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'Do not eat': Supermarket recalls chocolate cakes due to 'health risk'
Chocolate cakes sold at Waitrose are being recalled as customers have been warned they may be a “possible health risk”. The supermarket is recalling its Waitrose Chocolate Mini Cupcakes because they contain walnuts which are not mentioned on the
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Poole teenager found, Dorset Police confirm
OFFICERS searching for missing teenager Jack Adams are pleased to confirm that they have been found. Jack – who is also known as Grace and G – was last seen at around 1.30pm on Tuesday June 25 near to Poole bus station. Following enquiries
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‘I want to help poorly children’: 5-year-old to chop hair for charity
A FIVE-YEAR-OLD is determined to help ‘poorly children’ by cutting her much-loved hair to create wigs for others. Georgia Hunt made the decision to cut 12-inches off her long hair into a bob after seeing an unwell child without any hair in Poole
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AFC Bournemouth teams up with premium restaurant
AFC Bournemouth has teamed up with a Branksome restaurant as part of a three-year partnership for matchday experiences at the Vitality Stadium. Rockwater will open its Rockwater Lounge ahead of the next football season as part of AFCB’s hospitality
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Charity supporting people through times of crisis celebrates 20th anniversary
A CHARITY that supports people through times of crisis has celebrated its 20th anniversary. Faithworks was founded in 2004 and now supports people across Dorset, supporting food banks in Poole, Christchurch, Wimborne and Blandford, and running
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'England needs to pick up the pace'
I HAVE been trying to work out why the England football team have been playing such uninspiring football. Compared to even the lowest ranked teams that are taking part in the Euro 2024 tournament England look pedestrian, negative and void of attacking
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'A boards costing businesses customers'
HOW much business is your A Board losing shops? If you have a pavement A board blocking the way for anyone, especially people with buggies, wheelchairs, mobility scooters, walking two abreast (which you need to do holding a child's hand or supporting
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British Blues-rock guitarist brings tour to Wimborne
An AWARD-winning British Blues-Rock guitarist will bring his tour to Wimborne in September. Laurence Jones will bring his new tour to The Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne, on September 6 with a brand new full electric power trio guitar. Jones promises
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Blind BBC presenter raises £600 rock-climbing in Dorset
A BLIND BBC presenter has raised £600 abseiling and rock-climbing for a Dorset charity. The Dorset Blind Association has announced blind BBC presenter Amar Latif has raised £600 for the charity abseiling and rock climbing. Done with the help
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Summer signing Paulsen ‘likely to go out on loan’ as part of ‘action plan’
GOALKEEPER Alex Paulsen says he is “likely to go out on loan” this season, having completed his transfer to Cherries. Highly-rated stopper Paulsen, who recently made his New Zealand debut, joined Cherries last month from A-League Wellington Phoenix
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Tim has no plans to add to Wimborne squad amid ‘astounding’ Southern League spending
TIM Sills says he is happy with the squad he has assembled at Wimborne Town, labelling some of the summer spending in the Southern League as “astounding”. Magpies have largely stuck with the same squad which got them promoted into the Premier Division
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Controversial refuge closure was 'officer's decision not councillors’
THE closure of Bournemouth Women’s Refuge was an officer decision, according to a letter seen by the Echo. Women living at the centre have already been given a 28-day eviction notice to vacate the safe house after BCP Council announced its closure
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Seven phases of road closures to bring travel disruption
SEVEN phases of roadworks will see road closures bring disruption to motorists. SGN contractors will be working to replace the gas mains on several roads around Gorley Road in Ringwood from July 1. Old metal gas pipes will be replaced with
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Restaurant to suddenly shut this week to make room for more hotel rooms
A POOLE restaurant is set to suddenly close this week in favour of creating more rooms for its neighbouring hotel. Holes Bay Table Table will shut its doors for good in a bid to build more hotel rooms in the neighbouring Premier Inn. The decision
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'So wise a priest and so kindly a man' - Tributes paid to Dorset man
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Bournemouth priest who will be ‘greatly missed’ by many. Reverend Canon John Turpin has died at the age of 83. Two New Milton town councillors have paid their respects to Canon Turpin after his long years
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Monthly guided walks to provide ‘wonderful opportunity’ for residents and visitors
A NEW walking initiative is being introduced to Wimborne Minster for residents and visitors. Wimborne Minster Town Council has lined up 'monthly Mayoral walks’ to take place in the town. The walks will offer an informative journey through the
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In The Dock: Drunk man at Asda among the cases
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: DERRANT BLENMAN, 54 and of Green Road in Bournemouth, admitted driving while disqualified on the B3147 in Dorchester on March 20. He admitted possession of a controlled drug of class B
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Police fear off-licence would ‘undermine efforts to reduce crime in the area’
GRANTING a premises licence to a convenience store in Bournemouth town centre would ‘undermine efforts to reduce crime in the area’, warn the police. Dorset Police said it is ‘unsupportive’ of the application for a premises licence at Westover
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New tapas restaurant earmarked to open in empty town centre unit
PLANS have been lodged for a new restaurant in Bournemouth town centre. A premises licence application has been submitted for a new tapas restaurant at 13 Richmond Hill. The application, submitted by a Mr Arber Bundo, requests permission for