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Will there be a heatwave in Dorset this year?

Will there be a heatwave this year? While we morn the sunny spell we were briefly treated to, the Echo looks back at an absolute scorcher. The long hot heatwave of 1976 was one of the hottest of all time. Even though the record for the highest

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800th anniversary bash raised £10,000 for local groups and clubs

Families flocked to the 800th anniversary fete at Beaulieu Abbey two decades ago. Members of Beaulieu Brass Band dressed in habits in commemoration of the Cistercian Monks who founded the New Forest monastery in the 13th century, and pupils from

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Revealed: Thousands spent on public consultation that was 'ignored'

NEARLY £6,000 was spent by the council on a consultation that residents say was “ignored”, it has been revealed.  BCP Council spent £5,820k including £970 in tax with consultation specialists Enventure Research to analyse the data from the recent

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Man on family holiday found dead in lake as murder investigation continues

A MAN who was found dead in a Dorset holiday park lake has been named in an inquest opening. Dorset Police launched a murder probe after the 78-year-old was pulled from Heron Lake at Warmwell Holiday Park in Dorchester. Michael Victor Hadfield

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Plans lodged for new takeaway in high street

PLANS have been lodged for a new takeaway in Highcliffe high street. A planning application has been submitted requesting a change of use at 338 Lymington Road from a shop to a hot food takeaway. The unit at 338 was formerly occupied by PMT

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The Parks Foundation 'excited' to open community cafe in Poole

A DORSET charity is inviting residents to celebrate the opening of its community café. The Parks Foundation, an environment charity based in BCP, is opening a new community-based café at Alexandra Park in Poole. The café, located in the park

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Swimmer discovers dead smoothound shark on Dorset coast

AN avid swimmer got quite a shock after discovering a dead shark on the beach. Christian Blanch, 41, was swimming at Alum Chine in preparation for multiple marathons on the morning of Friday, July 4.  Once he left the water, Christian came

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Plans to build 178 homes in New Milton set to be approved

PLANS to build 178 homes near New Milton have been recommended for approval.  Developers Hurst Castle Ltd is set to be given outline planning permission to build 178 homes on the outskirts of New Milton off Gore Road. Originally submitted in

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New book gives first-hand account of life in Poole during Second World War

A NEW book gives a first-hand account of life in Poole at the time of the Second World War air raids. The book entitled ‘Fred Sturgeon’s Poole War Diary & Other Writings’ has been published by Parkstone-based author Ed Perkins. Frederick Oliver

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Woman behind litter picking initiative named 'Volunteer of the Year'

Wimborne Minster Town Council has announced the winner of its Volunteer of the Year Award. Sarah Wise, leader of the volunteer group ‘Wimborne War on Waste’ was honoured with the award at the Mayor making ceremony. She received this in recognition

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'Ambitious plans' lined up after sales of two hotels completed

TWO hotels in Bournemouth have been sold for millions of pounds. The sales of the Durley Grange Hotel and Hotel Celebrity have concluded following ownerships of 17 years and 26 years respectively. Durley Grange has been sold to an ‘established

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Foley’s football portfolio: From relegation and fan protests to a ‘hero’ at new club

IN LESS than two years, Bill Foley has already made huge strides towards building the football portfolio he envisioned. Having completed a deal to purchase AFC Bournemouth in December 2022, his first venture into football, the American billionaire

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Cherries announce upcoming price rises for match tickets

FANS will have to pay more for their tickets to watch AFC Bournemouth matches this season. The club have now confirmed the single match ticket cost for upcoming fixtures in the 2024-25 campaign. There has been a small rise across the board

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'Buddy benches' to be added at shopping centre to combat loneliness

A SHOPPING centre in Bournemouth is launching a new initiative to combat loneliness. Castlepoint has partnered with mental health charity Dorset Mind to introduce the ‘buddy benches’ to the shopping centre. It follow’s the success of Castlepoint

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CCTV appeal following five hundred pound theft from farm shop

CCTV images have been released after hundreds of pounds worth of meat was stolen from a farm shop. Officers are investigating after a shoplifting incident in New Milton. Packs of meat worth £500 were taken from Ferndene Farm Shop in Bashley

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Man comes forward after cyclist slapped teenage girl in road rage

A MAN has come forward after a cyclist reportedly slapped and slammed a car door into a teenage girl. Police received the report at 8.25pm on June 24 after the man allegedly assaulted the girl while she was with her mother. It was said that

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Semenyo reportedly signs new long-term Cherries contract

ANTOINE Semenyo has committed his long-term future to Cherries, according to a report by The Athletic. Semenyo enjoyed a superb season under Andoni Iraola, nailing down a starting spot on the right wing and scoring eight goals in 36 appearances

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PICTURES: The Bourne Academy prom at Hilton Hotel

PUPILS at The Bourne Academy dressed their best as they celebrated their leavers prom at the Hilton Hotel in Bournemouth.  The prom, held on July 4, was packed full of magnificent dresses and dashing suits.  Students came to impress and to

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PICTURES: Glenmoor Academy prom at Carrington House Hotel

STUDENTS at Glenmoor Academy rocked up in style to their leavers prom at Carrington House Hotel, Bournemouth.  The event on July 4 saw pupils dressed to impress with shining cars and a few more unique vehicles.  Two boys cycled their way to

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'We will rebuild Britain' - Keir Starmer addresses nation for first time as PM

Leader of the Labour Party Sir Keir Starmer has addressed the public for the first time as Prime Minister of the UK, saying "we need to move forward together." Speaking in Downing Street this afternoon, where he was greeted with applause, he said

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'Do not eat': Asda crisps are a 'possible health risk' as recall issued

Asda has recalled some of its crisps, as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a “do not eat” warning, because they may be a “possible health risk”. The supermarket is recalling its Asda Extra Special Sea Salt & Chardonnay Wine Vinegar Hand Cooked

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Iraola discusses the style of play he has brought to Cherries

ANDONI Iraola believes the style of play he has brought to Cherries is “quite similar” to what he implemented at Rayo Vallecano. Iraola had a successful three-year stint with the Madrid-based club, winning promotion and securing two mid-table La

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New Forest MPs retain their seats but see majorities slashed

The New Forest turned a paler shade of blue as Labour swept to power in the UK after 14 years in opposition. On a disastrous night for the Conservatives, the Forest's two Tory MPs managed to retain their seats, but saw massive reductions in their

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'This is a difficult day' - Rishi Sunak gives final Downing Street statement as PM

Rishi Sunak apologised to the country following a landslide Conservative defeat in the 2024 general election, describing it as a "difficult day". Labour swept to victory, having claimed 412 seats at the time of writing with just two left to declare

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Lib Dems gain West Dorset in historic win

FOR the first time ever West Dorset is no longer a Conservative seat after the Liberal Democrats pulled off an historic win. Edward Morello won the seat with a majority of over 7,000. Mr Morello for the Liberal Democrats received 26,999 votes

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Firefighters faced heathland blaze in ‘extremely difficult conditions’

FIREFIGHTERS faced a heathland blaze in ‘extremely difficult conditions and terrain’ as smoke was seen blowing across the A31. Fire crews arrived at Cannon Hill Plantation at 5.29pm on July 4 after reports of the smell of burning and sighting of

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Labour make history and gain Poole after multiple recounts

LABOUR made history again as Neil Duncan-Jordan gained Poole for the party after multiple recounts. Mr Duncan-Jordan defeated previous MP, Conservative Sir Robert Syms, by just 18 votes. Tension was high as the votes were recounted for the

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Votes in Poole to be recounted again as election remains 'too close to call'

VOTES in Poole will be counted for a third time as the result remains too close to call. As reported, a full recount was called after the Labour and Conservative candidates were separated by just six votes. But after the recount, it is understood

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IN PICTURES: BCP election count 2024 as it happened

THERE was celebration and disappointment in a night that has seen big changes for BCP. Former MPs Tobias Ellwood and Sir Conor Burns were unable to hold their seats with Labour making historic wins. Jessica Toale and Tom Hayes won Bournemouth

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Labour make history with first MPs in Bournemouth

LABOUR created history on Friday morning by winning in both Bournemouth seats in the general election.  Jessica Toale and Tom Hayes were victorious in bids for parliament, winning Bournemouth West and East respectively.  Sir Conor Burns – first

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Christchurch MP retains his seat in a large majority

TORY MP Sir Christopher Chope comfortably retained his seat for the eighth time in his constituency. Sir Christopher polled a significant 16,941 votes, meaning he will continue to serve as a Conservative MP for Christchurch. In second place

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Labour's Lloyd Hatton elected as South Dorset MP

Lloyd Hatton has been elected as South Dorset MP for the Labour Party. The party gained the seat from the Conservatives in a tightly fought contest. Labour won with a majority of 1,048, overturning a majority of around 17,000. Labour received

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History made as Tom Hayes elected Bournemouth East MP

HISTORY was made as Bournemouth elected its first Labour MP. Tom Hayes was elected to be the member of parliament for Bournemouth East, beating previous Conservative incumbent Tobias Ellwood, 18,316 votes to 12,837. Mr Hayes said the result

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Labour wins Bournemouth West - bringing end to 74-year Tory rule

LABOUR has won Bournemouth West for the first time in its 74-year history.  Jessica Toale has been elected to represent the area, which includes the town centre and Westbourne, beating Sir Conor Burns by more than 3,000 votes.  Mrs Toale, who

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Six votes separate candidates as recount called

THERE will be a full recount of votes in Poole as just six votes separate the leading two candidates.  Conservative candidate Sir Robert Syms and Labour Party candidate Neil Duncan-Jordan were only separated by a tiny margin after a first count

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Council leader Vikki Slade wins seat in parliament

VIKKI Slade is off to Westminster as she has been elected as Mid Dorset and North Poole’s MP.  The Liberal Democrat won 21,442 votes against Tory former illegal immigration minister Michael Tomlinson’s 20,090 votes.  At present, Mrs Slade has

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RECAP: Garage fire breaks out in early hours of the morning

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'We did it': Sir Keir Starmer gives victory speech after Labour landslide win

Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was again experiencing the “sunlight of hope” after a Labour landslide put him on course to be the next prime minister. Tory leader Rishi Sunak conceded defeat after a “sobering” night for his party which saw a record

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Bournemouth barbers win big at national awards

A BOURNEMOUTH barbers have won big at a national awards following ‘booming’ business since its opening four years ago. HAUS, based in Gervis Place, has claimed the best client experience at the Modern Barber Awards 2024. The event, held on

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Care home celebrate win of prestigious national award

A CARE home is celebrating after winning the national award best dementia care team. Barchester’s Upton Bay care home in Poole were awarded the title at the Dementia Care Awards, held in London. The awards celebrate outstanding practice in

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'Silly to refuse rink when it would boost town'

IS IT any wonder Bournemouth Town Centre is on its last legs. I am not a party to the discussions that may have taken place between the planning officers at BCP council over the proposal put forward by Seventa Events but reading the report by the

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Everything to know for Bourne Free Pride Festival 2024: Parade, times and more

Bourne Free is set to return for 2024 with the annual pride celebration taking place across Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6. Organisers said pride this year will be an "inclusive event where they can feel safe, be themselves, and fully immerse

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Watch out for cyclists, warns charity, as popular ride returns to roads

WATCH out for cyclists, a charity has warned, as riders take to the streets to raise money.  Macmillan Cancer Support will be hosting its annual Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride along Stour Valley, Winterbourne Valley and to some famous Dorset landmarks

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Dad with terminal brain cancer to climb Mount Snowdon with four-year-old daughter

A DORSET dad with terminal brain cancer is defying doctors' odds by climbing one of the UK's tallest mountains alongside his young daughter. Andy Hampton, 54, will be scaling Yr Wyddfa, (Snowdon) on July 6 with his four-year-old daughter, Isabelle

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Tully explains what pleased him the most from Poole’s pre-season opener

BOSS Steve Tully says keeping a clean sheet was the most pleasing aspect of Poole Town’s pre-season opener at Shaftesbury. Dolphins got their summer schedule underway with a 3-0 victory over the Rockies, thanks to goals from Toby Holmes and new

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Wrexham’s 100-goal striker to miss Cherries friendly after surgery

WREXHAM will be without their star striker Paul Mullin when they face Cherries later this month. Andoni Iraola’s men get their pre-season schedule underway on Saturday, July 20 against the League One outfit (12am July 21 UK time). The game

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General election: 'Take back control of our laws'

CONSERVATIVE candidate Sir Christopher Chope said he believes the split vote from non-tory parties will help him retain his seat. The Christchurch candidate said he has had 'lots of enjoyable conversations' with people during his campaigning process

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General Election 2024: Interactive map of results from every constituency

With millions of votes cast, Sir Keir Starmer looks set to become the next Prime Minister of the UK with Labour expected to win more than 400 seats. Mr Starmer said “you have voted, it is now time for us to deliver” in his speech after winning

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Green Party candidate 'disappointed' with expected election result

A GREEN Party candidate has said he is ‘disappointed’ with the election result as he looks set to lose out in Bournemouth East. Joe Salmon told the Daily Echo that it was ‘wonderful to see so many people have voted for me’ but that he wouldn’t

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Last chance for Cherries fans to subscribe to the Echo for just 25p per week

TODAY is the final chance to take advantage of the Bournemouth Echo's latest subscription offer, equivalent of just 25p per week. We are now the only publication covering Cherries on a daily basis, with a digital subscription giving you unlimited

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Sir Keir Starmer holds Holborn & St Pancras and is set to become Prime Minister

Sir Keir Starmer has held his Holborn and St Pancras seat as he is set to become the next Prime Minister of the UK. Starmer collected 18,884 votes to win with a majority of more than 11,000 votes. The Labour leader is set to become the next

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Conservatives must 'rekindle sense of purpose' after election, Tobias Ellwood says

CONSERVATIVE candidate and previous MP Tobias Ellwood has said his party must ‘rekindle its sense of purpose’ as it appears set to lose significant ground in the general election. The Bournemouth East candidate said his campaign had been ‘an amazing

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General election: Too close to call for Mid Dorset and North Poole

EXIT polls say it's 'too close to call' in Mid Dorset and North Poole, predicting a possible Lib Dem gain of 61%. Liberal Democrat candidate Vikki Slade said she is 'sick to her stomach' as she awaits the final result. Vikki said: "We fought

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Independent candidate says campaign was 'really positive'

AN independent candidate said that his campaign has been ‘really positive’, despite it being ‘very difficult’ standing outside of the major parties. Kieron Wilson, who is a BCP Council councillor and cabinet member, stood in the Bournemouth East