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Pirates confirm dates of KO Cup and BSN Series semi-finals
POOLE Pirates have confirmed dates for the home legs of their upcoming Knockout Cup and BSN Series semi-finals. Pirates promoter Danny Ford has been left frustrated in recent weeks not to be able to get dates in the diary for the fixtures, but
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PICTURES: Lytchett Minster School’s year 11 prom
STUDENTS celebrated the end of their exams with a special party. Lytchett Minster School’s year 11 prom was held at Kingston Maurward on July 4. All the pictures above have been sent to the Daily Echo by the school. They are not available
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Medication stolen from a pharmacy in Shaftesbury
CASH and medication were stolen from a pharmacy in Shaftesbury. Entry was gained to Jhoots Pharmacy in Salisbury Road some time between 8pm on Friday, July 5 and 8.20am on Monday, July 8. Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with
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Surprise package Hagon makes final SoN2 squad, as Brennan awaits GB call
POOLE Pirates star Sam Hagon has made the final cut for Great Britain’s Speedway of Nations 2 line-up. Hagon was part of an initial five-man squad for this week’s event in Manchester. And the 19-year-old has made the final cut, with the group
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Reports of 'dead animals' in the River Stour sparks concern
TESTS have been carried out following reports of dead ‘upside down swans’ and fish in the River Stour. Residents took to social media with concerns about the water quality at Eye Bridge in Wimborne. There were claims of numerous species of
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RECAP: A31 reopens after van recovered from crash
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Man in hospital and car destroyed after vehicle ploughs into house
A MAN has been taken to hospital after a car ploughed into a parked vehicle and crashed into a house. Residents heard a huge crash at around 8pm on Sunday, July 7 before seeing the car embedded into the house in Cranleigh Road, Bournemouth.
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Car and house keys stolen from woman as she sat in stationary traffic
A WOMAN was reportedly assaulted and had her car and house keys stolen while she was sat in her car while in stationary traffic. At around 9pm on Thursday, July 4, a woman aged in her 50s was in her vehicle in stationary traffic in East Street
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Melissa narrowly misses out on Olympic dream
JUST one week after missing out on the Paris Olympics, Melissa Courtney-Bryant defeated a double gold medallist from the Tokyo Games. The Poole Athletic Club star came within 0.7 of a second of fulfilling her Olympic dream, finishing fourth in
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Car fire believed to be deliberate, police say
A CAR fire in Bournemouth was believed to have been started deliberately, police have said. Emergency services were called to Westbourne Close off the high street in the early hours of Sunday, July 7. The fire crew in Westbourne extinguished
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Missing man from Dorset is located, say police
A MISSING man from Dorset has been located, police have said. Merlin Colverson, from North Dorset, was reported missing having last been seen during the early hours of Saturday, July 6. Police issued an appeal in relation to Melvin’s whereabouts
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Dorchester snap up former Poole Town duo
DORCHESTER Town have completed the signings of former Poole Town duo Wes Fogden and Kyran Samadi. Fogden, 36, returns to the Magpies after 15 years away, having featured for the club over 40 times between 2007 to 2009, initially on loan from Brighton
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Argument erupts between two men in Boscombe high street
AN ARGUMENT erupted between two men outside a Bournemouth post office. Dorset Police is investigating a "disturbance” in Christchurch Road in Boscombe near the Post Office between 2am and 3.30am on Monday, June 17. According to officers,
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Man in 30s found dead at home
A MAN in his 30s has been found dead at a home near Highcliffe. Emergency services were called to reports of an unresponsive man in Ringwood Road, Walkford on Sunday afternoon, July 7. However, he was pronounced dead at the scene and officers
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Bournemouth hour-by-hour forecast amid 'persistent and heavy' rain warning
A yellow weather warning for heavy and persistent rain has been issued by the Met Office that is set to impact Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It is set to last from 6pm today (Monday, July 8) to 3am the following morning on Tuesday, July
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Weather warning issued as heavy rain expected
A WEATHER warning is in place for heavy rain. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rain from 6pm today, July 8, until 3am tomorrow, July 9. The forecasters expect persistent rain, becoming heavy in the evening, which may impact travel
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Ethnically Diverse Communities project will benefit from £500,000 in grants
MEMBERS of a range of ethnically diverse communities gathered for the launch of a project that will benefit from a £500,000 grant. The Ethnically Diverse Communities Project will receive the grant over three years from the National Lottery Community
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Can you camp on UK beaches? These are the rules to follow
When the sun comes out, the idea of camping can be quite tempting but if you’re planning to set up camp on a beach, you’ll need to check the rules before doing so. UK beaches are great places to spend family time, have fun and relax plus, if you
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Semenyo tied down to new five-year contract after ‘incredible’ season Cherries
CHERRIES have rewarded Antoine Semenyo for his “incredible first full season” at the club with a new five-year contract. Semenyo joined Cherries from Bristol City for around £9million in January 2023, on a deal until the summer of 2027. After
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Check your change for the rare 20p coin worth more than £50
A rare Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for more than 250 times its face value on eBay after inspiring a mini bidding war. The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008, and fetched more than £50 at auction. The coin was minted without a
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LIVE: House left badly damaged after car crash
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'Concern' as two women spotted on bridges in separate incidents
OFFICERS brought two women to safety in two separates in concern for welfare incidents over the weekend. In the first incident, a woman was on the Bath Road flyover by Pier Approach in Bournemouth at around 11pm on Friday, July 5. A road
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Emergency services called after man on roof of shopping centre
EMERGENCY services were called to a shopping centre in Boscombe after reports of a man on the roof. Dorset Police received a report at 2.50pm on Sunday, July 7 raising concern for the welfare of a man on the roof of the Sovereign Centre. Officers
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One in five UK drivers at risk of £200 fine and 6 penalty points, study warns
Nearly one in five drivers are risking a £200 fine and six penalty points on their driving licence, a new survey has suggested. Research found that 19 per cent of drivers admit to illegal phone use while behind the wheel. Insurance provider
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Council hoping new government will offer 'a better deal for Dorset'
MEETINGS with Dorset’s new MPs are being planned by Dorset Council leader Nick Ireland – in the hope of winning a better deal for Dorset. He says that 14 years of Conservative rule, both locally and nationally, brought little benefit to the county
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Woman in 30s still on police bail five months after 'stabbing woman'
A 37-YEAR-OLD remains on police bail five months after a woman was ‘stabbed’ in the neck outside a pub. The Churchill in Ashley Road, at the junction with Churchill Road in Parkstone, Poole, was the scene of an 'assault' at around 11.30pm on March
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Argument settled after cyclists and dog walker burst into argument
AN ARGUMENT that erupted between cyclists and a dog walker has been resolved after the police got involved. A woman and her daughter were cycling in Meyrick Park, Bournemouth last August when a man and a woman shouted at the young girl for “riding
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Mental health charity with popular nurseries rebrands to ‘Plants & Minds’
The Sheltered Work Opportunities Project (SWOP) has celebrated a rebrand and new programme. SWOP has rebranded to ‘Plants and Minds’ as of July 1. SWOP is known for its two plant nurseries in Dorset, Cherry Tree Nursery in Northbourne, and
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Applications open to run for homeless charity
APPLICATIONS are now open to run for a homeless charity's team at the TCS London Marathon next year. Team YMCA will be competing in the capital on April 27, 2025 and is asking for a £100 registration fee as well as a minimum sponsorship target
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Care home agency in top 20 in south west
BOURNEMOUTH care home agency A1 Care has been declared as one of the top 20 home care providers in the south west. The firm has won an award based on its reviews from the people the home cares for, plus its friends and relatives. There are
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C3IA Solutions warn companies of 'sophisticated email scam'
A DORSET cyber security firm is warning businesses of a new sophisticated new email scam. C3IA Solutions in Poole is urging companies to be vigilant as Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a fast-developing crime. One way criminals work is to
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Leasehold Bournemouth flat to be auctioned for more than £180k
A LEASEHOLD flat in Bournemouth is being auctioned this month with a guide price of £180,000-plus. The property at 86A Wolverton Road, currently let at £13,800 per annum, is among 165 lots listed across England by Clive Emson Auctioneers.
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One week left until world's biggest beach polo event returns
JUST one week is left until the world’s biggest beach polo event returns to Poole. Preparations are underway for Sandpolo at Sandbanks as up to 8,000 people are expected to turn out to see the professional polo players and their ponies. The
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Buffet restaurant to raise money for hospital charity
BOURNEMOUTH buffet restaurant Cosmo is to raise money this summer for University Hospitals Dorset. Diners are invited to eat out to help out by simply purchasing a children’s meal off the menu. Lasting until Friday, August 30, Cosmo will
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'Why does country park need to sell alcohol?'
I READ with a bit of horror really that Moors Valley Country Park have had a liquor licence granted. This is a great place to go for families and children. Do the powers that be think that by selling alcohol that this will bring in millions of pounds
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Cherries women add Ipswich friendly as pre-season schedule is finalised
CHERRIES women have added Ipswich Town to their summer schedule, with plans now finalised for their pre-season fixture list. Steve Cuss’s side returned to training on Friday, ahead of their latest crack for promotion out of the fourth tier.
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Championship duo linked with move for Kieffer Moore
SHEFFIELD United have emerged as a potential destination for Cherries striker Kieffer Moore this summer. The 31-year-old joined Ipswich Town on loan in February, having found himself down the pecking order at Cherries. And he played a key role
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Cherries star Scott feels it is ‘a matter of time’ until club are playing in Europe
MIDFIELD star Alex Scott feels it is “only a matter of time” until Cherries are competing in European football. Excitement and expectations around the club are rising following investment from owner Bill Foley and an impressive first campaign under
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Mystery surrounds man's death as three remain arrested for murder
THREE people remain on police bail after their arrests were upgraded to murder. A man in his 60s, who was living in the Russell Court Hotel, died in hospital on July 24, 2023, after being found unconscious in Hinton Road, Bournemouth town centre
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Nuffield Health will build new controversial private hospital
NUFFIELD Health will build its contentious new private hospital in Poole after a lengthy appeal process. BCP’s councillors rejected the major scheme that included Talbot Village Trust’s (TVT) ‘innovation quarter’ on Highmoor Farm next to Talbot
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'Master of Royal Icing' and 'generous soul' dies aged 91
TRIBUTES have been paid to the Master of Royal Icing who has died aged 91. World-renowned baker Eddie Spence MBE led a sweet life and successful career as a master baker and cake decorator and his family said he will be "sorely missed". Across
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39 roadworks taking place across the BCP area this week
The following roadworks are being carried out within the BCP Council area by the council and various utility companies this week: 1. Arrowsmith Road (Poole) - outside Appledore Temporary traffic signals on 7 July until 15 July during SWW installation
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Retired driving instructor died after collision with tractor
AN INQUEST has opened into the death of an 84-year-old man who was involved in a road collision with a tractor. David John Rees, a retired driving instructor, sadly died at the scene of the crash in Bradford Abbas, Sherborne, on June 22. Senior
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'We hope you're ready!': Popular restaurant chain to open new branch
A RESTAURANT chain is opening at a brand-new site in Lymington. Solento Lounge will open at 21 to 22b High Street, the former site of Barclays bank. Owners are aiming for an opening date of August 29, but have said this could change if there
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Dancing Jug might be bringing its cocktails to Southbourne
A POPULAR Bournemouth cocktail bar is applying to expand its business to Southbourne. The Dancing Jug is a cocktail bar and restaurant offering live sports, quiz nights, karaoke, and a party atmosphere. Other Dancing Jug bars can be found at
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Care provider marks 25th anniversary with awards ceremony
AN awards ceremony has been hosted in 25th anniversary celebrations for a national care provider. Staff at Kingsley Healthcare’s care homes in the South were invited to the regional care awards, staged at the Lord Bute hotel in Highcliffe.
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Appeal into rejected plans for 1,700 homes in Alderholt begins
A PLANNING public inquiry into rejected plans to build 1700 homes in Alderholt has opened. The Planning Inspectorate has begun the planning public inquiry appeal into Dudsbury Homes' rejected plans to build 1,700 homes on land south of Ringwood
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New HMO would 'jeopardise family friendly home owners', residents warn
RESIDENTS have warned that plans for a new HMO could “jeopardise family friendly property owners” in Bournemouth. Plans have been lodged by a landlord to convert a home in Thistlebarrow Road into a six-bedroom house in multiple occupation.