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Exit Poll predicts Labour and Sir Keir Starmer will win election landslide
Sir Keir Starmer will be the next Prime Minister according to the exit poll, which predicts Labour will win 410 seats at the election. A party needs 326 seats to hold a majority in Parliament. The second largest party is expected to be the
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Labour takes three seats from Conservatives in BCP
1:39pm Congratulations to Tom Hayes the new MP for Bournemouth East. Thank you to all those who supported
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General Election 2024 RECAP: Labour party wins landslide victory
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Firefighters tackling heathland blaze with smoke blowing across major road
FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a heathland blaze in Wimborne which has caused smoke to blow across the A31. The fire service were called to Cannon Hill Plantation at 5.29pm on July 4 after report of a heath fire. There are currently six pumping
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Award-winning wildlife filmmaker to share tales in Bournemouth
AN AWARD-WINNING wildlife photographer and filmmaker is set to share his tales in Bournemouth as part of his biggest live tour. Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan will follow the success of his 30th anniversary tour last year.
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Cyclist slapped and slammed door into teenage girl in road rage
A CYCLIST slapped and slammed a car door into a teenage girl after a road rage incident in Bournemouth. It was reported that at around 8.25pm on Monday, June 24 the girl and her mother were pulling out of a driveway in Fernside Road when the teenager
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Two vehicle crash causes traffic chaos on busy road
DELAYS ARE building after a two-vehicle crash on a busy road in Dorset. There is heavy traffic due to a crash involving a car and a motorbike on the A31 near Sturminster Marshall. A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: “We received a report
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Woman spits at pub worker in 'totally unacceptable' assault
A WOMAN spat at a pub worker in an incident slammed by police as ‘totally unacceptable’. The woman was reportedly being verbally abusive toward staff at The George Tapps in Old Christchurch Road. It is reported she spat at a member of staff
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Cancellations to services at Wareham after passenger illness
LINES are disrupted after reports of a passenger being taken ill on the train. Due to a passenger being taken ill at Wareham the line towards Weymouth is disrupted. Travel disruption is expected until 6pm. A spokesperson for Southwestern
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Police and ambulance service called to medical incident in Bournemouth
5:15pm A spokesperson for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) said: "We were called at 13
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Investigation opened over indecent exposure incident near golf club
OFFICERS are investigating after reports of indecent exposure near a Bournemouth golf club. It was reported a man indecently exposed himself at the entrance of Meyrick Park Golf Club. The incident occurred at around 6pm on June 17. Now,
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Dog walker 'distressed' after attempt made to steal her French bulldog
AN attempted theft of a French bulldog in Bournemouth is being investigated by police. The owner, a woman aged in her 70s, was walking her dog in King’s Park between 2pm and 2.10pm on Tuesday, July 2. She was reportedly approached by a woman
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'Overhanging scaffolding poles smashed windows' on double decker bus
A SCAFFOLDING company has apologised after a tube ploughed through the windows of a double-decker bus. The number 40 Morebus vehicle was travelling through North Street in Wareham when it struck scaffolding. The incident occurred at around
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'Vulnerable elderly man' targeted in distraction burglary
MEN stole £1000 in cash from an elderly man during a distraction burglary in Swanage. Three men in a white van pulled up outside the elderly man’s address in Kings Road West between 10am and 10.30am on Wednesday, June 26. Two of them approached
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Wenzel's The Bakers to open new bakery in Poole
Wenzel's has confirmed it will open a new bakery in Poole months after opening its first in Dorset. London bakery, Wenzel's The Bakers, will open its second bakery in Poole at 127 Parkstone Road near the Civic Centre on July 12. To celebrate
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Cineworld to close 'dozens of sites' in major restructuring plans
Cineworld could close dozens of its cinemas under major restructuring plans. The major cinema chain is reportedly drawing up plans to exit dozens of its roughly 100 sites as part of a restructuring. The multiplex operator is also said to want
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When is the exit poll published and will it tell us who has won the election?
The exit poll for this year’s General Election will be published just after polling stations close later today, Thursday 4 July. Exit polls take place at about 144 polling stations across the country, with tens of thousands of people asked to privately
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Cherries reportedly monitoring situation of Real Madrid left-back
CHERRIES are said to be monitoring the situation of Real Madrid left-back Fran Garcia. Reports in Spain claim Garcia’s future with the La Liga champions is uncertain, should Real Madrid make a move for Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies in that position
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CCTV appeal following theft and fraudulent use of a bank card across Dorset
OFFICERS are investigating after over £10,000 was stolen from a bank card intercepted in the post. The theft of the bank card is believed to have occurred between April 15 and April 22 at an address in Surrey. The bank card was subsequently
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'Astonishing' YouGov poll reveals the 'real' reasons behind people voting Labour
British voters are picking a new government today (Thursday, 4 July) in a parliamentary election that is widely expected to bring the Labour Party to power. Labour looks set to receive a landslide majority, besting even the efforts of the Blair
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'This is a pivotal general election': BCP residents cast their votes
RESIDENTS across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have started casting their votes in the general election. Voters took to the conurbation’s 166 polling stations as doors opened at 7am on Thursday. A total of 35 candidates are standing in
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'My home' - Lewis Cook signs new contract to extend Cherries stay to over a decade
LEWIS Cook has committed his long-term future to Cherries, signing a new four-year contract. It will take the midfielder’s stay on the south coast to over a decade, having arrived from Leeds United in 2016. Cook, who has suffered two serious
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Cyclist hospitalised after bus crash in Poole
A CYCLIST was taken to hospital after being involved in a bus crash in Poole. The road was partially blocked whilst emergency services dealt with the incident. The cyclist was taken to hospital for treatment of his injuries. Mike Freeborn
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Man searched on Poole Hill after aggressive behaviour
POLICE detained and searched a man in Bournemouth after reports of aggressive behaviour and he was in possession of a broken bottle. First reported at around 5.20 pm on July 3, police detained and searched a man in Poole Hill after a report of
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Road closures in place around election count venue
POLLING stations are now open – but there are some temporary road closures you should be aware of if you’re heading out to vote. Several roads around the Kings Park Leisure and Learning Centre are currently closed to help facilitate operations
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Captain Cook says late team talk sparked Poole’s charge to victory against Edinburgh
CAPTAIN Ben Cook said a late team talk helped spark Poole Pirates into life to earn a double-digit win over Edinburgh Monarchs. The meeting at Wimborne Road was close throughout, no club achieving a heat maximum all night, with six points the most
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PICTURES: St Edward's School year 11 prom at Compton Acres
A RED carpet welcomed guests to a charming ‘Italian Villa’ for a grand celebration marking the end of exams. The Year 11 students from St. Edward's School in Poole arrived in style, adorned in elegant floor-length gowns and sharp suits for the
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Arrests made following warrants into 'human trafficking'
MULTIPLE ARRESTS have been made concerning reported human trafficking in Bournemouth. Warrants were carried out at addresses across Bournemouth town centre between July 2 and 3. The warrants were carried out following an investigation by Dorset
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Temporary traffic lights put on Poole Road crossroads
TEMPORARY traffic lights have been put on the crossroads between Poole Road and Clarendon Road while 'essential repairs' are carried out. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks began essential repairs at the crossroads between Poole Road and
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'I've been lucky' - Bournemouth tennis star Pauline wins national award
A BOURNEMOUTH tennis star believes fate propelled her to winning Senior Female Player of the Year at the prestigious LTA Tennis Awards, presented by Lexus. Pauline Fisher, who is originally from Wallasey, claimed the award at a ceremony held at
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Dorset Council among top ten in England for recycling, research reveals
DORSET Council is one of the top ten councils in England for recycling according to new research. Enviro Homes Renewables ranked councils in England based on the percentage of waste in each council that is sent for reuse, recycling, or composting
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PICTURES: Bournemouth School and Bournemouth School for Girls year 11 prom
The red carpet was rolled out for year 11 students on Wednesday night, July 3. Bournemouth School and Bournemouth School for Girls celebrated the end of their GCSEs with a party at the Vitality Stadium. Floor length gowns and smart suits were
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RECAP: Voters across BCP to head to the polls for general election 2024
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'Say no to eyesore telegraph poles'
BRITISH Telecom and Open Reach are imposing their 40ft telephone pole monstrosities in the Southbourne areas without any notification to people living in the area or to the BCP Council. Their excuse is that they want to install overhead fibre optic
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What time do the polls close today? All to know for 2024 General Election
The 2024 General Election is now upon us, with millions of people set to head to the polls on Thursday, July 4. Rishi Sunak will be hoping to maintain a majority for the Conservative Party in government, whilst Keir Starmer is looking to get Labour
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6 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are looking for loving new 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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No arrests made nearly month after serious assault
POLICE are continuing to hunt down a culprit nearly a month after an attack in Boscombe. No arrests have been made since it’s understood a cyclist was assaulted in Christchurch Road, between Manor Road and Boscombe Spa Road, at about 1am on June
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Dorset duo Mitchell and King reach Six Nations Cup final with England
DORSET duo Scott Mitchell and Ricky King were part of a five-man team who finished as runners-up at the Six Nations Cup of Darts. It was the first time the county had two representatives for the event, which was held in Galway. Former BDO world
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What is the delay? Council project still not working year later
BOSCOMBE’S beachside ‘business park’ made up of shipping containers remains unoccupied more than a year after it was due to open. Questions remain unanswered surrounding Toft Box Business Park’s usage after BCP Council initially said it would
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‘Someone could be killed’: Anger at traffic chaos caused by road works
ROADWORKS are sparking anger among residents and drivers as diverted traffic causes chaos on streets. Phase two of a £2million scheme to improve Holdenhurst Road, which began on June 24, has been diverting frustrated drivers down Windham Road in
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'They had taken over the prom pathway with DJ sets and speakers'
HUNDREDS of people took part in an 'exceedingly loud' unlicensed beach party on Boscombe beach. Starting at 2pm on June 30, hundreds of people attended the event near the land train shed. 'Exceedingly loud music' was reported from the event
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We asked Christchurch candidates six questions, here's what they said
IT is just one week to go until residents go to the polls in the general election. With candidates from across the political spectrum standing in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the surrounding areas, the Daily Echo posed the same six questions
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We asked Mid Dorset and North Poole candidates six questions, here's what they said
THERE is less than a week to go before residents go to the polls at the general election. With candidates from across the political spectrum standing in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the surrounding areas, the Daily Echo posed the same six
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Eastender star Todd Carty joins Lighthouse Christmas pantomime
A FORMER Eastenders star has joined the cast for Poole Lighthouse's Christmas pantomime. Known for his role as Mark Fowler in the popular soap opera, Todd Carty will join the cast of Sleeping Beauty. Todd will play the role of King Tucker
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We asked Bournemouth West candidates six questions, here's what they said
WITH less than two weeks to go until the general election, campaigns are reaching their peak as residents prepare to go to the polls. With candidates from across the political spectrum standing in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the surrounding
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We asked Bournemouth East candidates six questions, here's what they said
WITH less than two weeks to go until the general election, campaigns are reaching their peak as residents prepare to go to the polls. With candidates from across the political spectrum standing in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the surrounding
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Ex drug addict celebrates 21 years sobriety with Pier to Pier swim
A BOURNEMOUTH woman with a history of drug addiction has helped raise nearly £300,000 for the British Heart Foundation. Louise Hansford, 52 took part in the Bournemouth Pier to Pier swim which saw 1,200 swimmers taking on a 1.4 mile swim between
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Fundraising target reached for new eye simulator at Dorset hospital
A BRAND new state-of-the-art eye machine has been installed at Royal Bournemouth Hospital. The eye simulator costs around £201,000 and was funded through various donations including Friends of the Bournemouth Eye Unit, who donated a staggering
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'Real blow' as lifts project at station delayed again after decade-long campaign
A PROJECT to install lifts at Pokesdown railway station has been delayed again. As reported by the Daily Echo, the campaign to have lifts installed at the station began in 2011 but has faced numerous delays. The issue has been the subject of
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'This is an actual football club for fans and I want to win games'
FERNDOWN has formed its first football team in more than a decade in the hope it can help build a stronger community in the area. Ferndown town councillors, Cllr Simon Cable and Cllr Lawrence Wilson, have helped 'resurrect' a Ferndown football
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Chinese restaurant to open in former hardware store
A CHINESE restaurant will open in a former hardware store that closed after three decades. Moonlit Garden will open in the former CJ’s Hardware store at 125 Bournemouth Road, after BCP Council officers approved plans. Maggie Lo Catering Supplies
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We asked Poole candidates six questions, here's what they said
POLLING stations will open for residents to vote in the general election in less than a week. With candidates from across the political spectrum standing in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the surrounding areas, the Daily Echo posed the same
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We asked South Dorset candidates six questions, here's what they said
THERE are just days to go before residents go to the polls in the general election. With candidates from across the political spectrum standing in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the surrounding areas, the Daily Echo posed the same six questions
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We asked New Forest West candidates six questions, here's what they said
RESIDENTS will go to the polls at the general election tomorrow. With candidates from across the political spectrum standing in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the surrounding areas, the Daily Echo posed the same six questions to each, to
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We asked North Dorset candidates six questions, here's what they said
CANDIDATES and campaigners are into the final days of canvassing as residents are set to go to the polls for the general election this week. With candidates from across the political spectrum standing in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the
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Everything you need to know ahead of voting in the general election
THE polling stations are now open for the general election. We have put together this handy guide on what you need to know if you're heading out to vote. Where do I vote? Your poll card will contain the address of your polling station,
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'It's impacting humans' health and dogs' safety': Group speak out over grass seeds
A DORSET animal charity has hit out over ‘negligent’ grass cutting from BCP Council. Grass seeds can cause eardrum ruptures in dogs, which could lead to death. Now, dog owners across the county are raising awareness of the danger that grass
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Residents to go to polls at general election today
SIX weeks of campaigning comes to a close today with residents set to go to the polls in the general election. Candidates will find out if their campaigns have resonated with the public and volunteers will gather to run polling stations throughout
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In The Dock: Thefts of alcohol and children's clothes
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: LEE PURCELL, 40 and of Bournemouth, admitted possession of a controlled drug of class B, namely cannabis, in Wimborne Road in Bournemouth on April 24. He was fined £50. CARL MILES,