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Bournemouth brasserie celebrates success in its first year
A BOURNEMOUTH brasserie and bar is celebrating its one-year anniversary. Elevate Brasserie & Bar, an indoor and al fresco venue in the BIC, will mark its first birthday with a brand-new lunch menu on Wednesday, July 17 as well as meal deals and
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Initiative to tackle town centre crime launches this weekend
AN INITIATIVE to reduce organised crime and improve community safety in Bournemouth town centre officially launches this weekend. Bournemouth Together is a project which will see targeted activity to reduce criminal behaviour such as drug offences
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Hobbycraft details expansion plan over next year
HOBBYCRAFT has confirmed plans to open seven new stores next year as bosses continue to grow the business. The Hurn-based arts and crafts retailer recently opened a new store in Branksome in September 2023 taking the total over the past four years
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Seagull sculpture created to bring joy stolen from tree stump
A SEAGULL sculpture that was created as a martyr for a disused tree has been stolen in Boscombe. Earlier this year, a tree was cut down to its stump outside Bosconova cafe. Environmental activist group Extinction Rebellion as well as councillors
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'I'm desperate': Wheelchair user still waiting for ground-floor flat
A MAN who uses a wheelchair but has to climb stairs to get to his flat is ‘desperate’ as he waits for a new flat from the council. Sam Carson, 45, is on the emergency list for housing in the BCP Council conurbation. He has Ataxia, a progressive
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Bournemouth couple recreate photo for 50th wedding anniversary
A BOURNEMOUTH couple has recreated a photo from 1974 to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Rick Goodale and Ann-Kathrin Durge have recreated a photo they took in 1974 in a 1961 Corvette in Amsterdam. The car was owned by Rick who bought
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'Colourful character with a wicked sense of humour' dies age 70
TRIBUTES have been paid to a 'glamorous' and 'colourful' former Echo stalwart who passed away aged 70. Karen Last, who her friends described as a "fun and colourful character with a wicked sense of humour" died of cancer on Saturday, June 29.
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Countryfile episode to be broadcast from Hengistbury Head
A BBC Countryfile episode about Hengistbury Head is set to be broadcast this weekend. Sunday’s episode of the popular BBC show will be broadcast from the area on Sunday, July 14. The episode will focus on everything from moths, dragonflies
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Pensioner hurled homophobic abuse at bus driver before punching her in the head
A PENSIONER hurled homophobic abuse at a bus driver before punching her in the head when she told him to get off. David Beardmore, 69, assaulted the bus driver and wrecked a Mercedes-Benz outside a social club less than five weeks apart. Prosecutor
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Model railway society to celebrate 30th anniversary
A MODEL railway society is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary. East Dorset N Gauge Society will mark the milestone with a celebration on Saturday, July 20. The society was started by Yvonne and Michael Shillabeer, after calling a meeting
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Get your racing helmet on! A new go-karting centre could be coming to Bournemouth
A NATIONWIDE electric go-karting centre could be extending its premises to Bournemouth. A planning application has been submitted for Team Sport Go Karting to open a new site in an industrial unit in Wallisdown Road. TeamSport Karting has been
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Council unanimously approves plans for 164 homes in New Milton
PLANS for 164 homes in New Milton have been unanimously approved. Planning permission has been granted by New Forest District Council (NFDC) to developers Pennyfarthing Homes to build the new homes in New Milton near Brocklhills Lane. Named
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'It's a real honour' - Officer nominated at Police Bravery Awards
A DORSET Police officer who was sexually assaulted while on duty in Bournemouth has attended the National Bravery Awards. The event recognises the commitment and sacrifices made by police officers. On May 22, 2022, PC Chloe Chapman responded
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Nine-year-old dances to World Cup gold for England
A NINE-year-old dancer has won gold for England at the Dance World Cup. Teddy Holton-Frances, from Bournemouth, represented his country at the World Cup in Prague. He brought home the gold medal with his classical ballet solo, beating elite
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Poole Road re-opened after 'essential repairs' overrun
POOLE Road has been confirmed to have re-opened by MoreBus after 'essential works' had overrun. Bournemouth bus company, MoreBus, has confirmed that Poole Road has re-opened after temporary traffic lights had been put on the crossroads between
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Parking available at air festival for up to £60 a day
AIR festival visitors are being given the opportunity to book a parking space for their car ahead of the inevitable queues. BCP Council is launching the premium parking scheme whereby drivers can guarantee a space at either Bath Road South car
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Caravan 'totally destroyed' and fence damaged after fire
A CARAVAN was completely destroyed in a fire in Christchurch. Firefighters rushed to the scene of a caravan ‘well alight’ in Jumpers Common on Thursday, July 11. The blaze was extinguished in under an hour, but the caravan was left completely
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Historic plane to soar skies at Bournemouth Air Festival
AN HISTORIC plane used in the Second World War is returning to the Bournemouth Air Festival for the first time in six years. The B-17 SallyB Flying Fortress will soar across the Bournemouth sky on August 31. The American four-engine heavy bomber
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Former Bournemouth man who murdered stranger jailed for minimum of 28 years
A FORMER Bournemouth man has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 28 years after murdering a stranger. Cameron Davis, 31, fatally attacked retired civil servant Lorna England, 74, as she walked home through Ludwell Valley Park in the Wonford
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Boots pharmacy closing its doors in Wimborne
A PHARMACY in Wimborne has confirmed it will be closing and opening under new ownership. As of Monday, July 15, Boots Pharmacy, based in The Quarter Jack Surgery, will be under new ownership and operating as the Quarter Jack Pharmacy. It will
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Burbidge looks ahead to Poole’s trip to Bashley, after Dorking loss
POOLE Town assistant boss Luke Burbidge labelled Bashley a “decent outfit” as Dolphins prepare to face the New Forest side. Poole take on Bash on Friday (7.45pm) at Hythe & Dibden for their third pre-season friendly of the summer, having won 3-
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Former Bournemouth man guilty of murder after warning he would kill a stranger
A MAN who used to live in Bournemouth has been found guilty of murder after stabbing a woman to death in a park hours after he warned he would kill a stranger if he was not sectioned. Cameron Davis fatally attacked 74-year-old Lorna England as
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Hampshire police officer due in court charged with three counts of rape
A HAMPSHIRE Police officer will appear in court next week charged with multiple counts of rape. Police Sergeant Richard Heard, 43, is charged with three counts of rape and three counts of voyeurism. Heard, of Basingstoke, will face trial at
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Driver seriously injured after crash with lorry
A DRIVER was taken to hospital after a serious crash with a car in the New Forest. Emergency services shut the A35 through Holmsley on Tuesday afternoon, July 9 following a crash between a car and a lorry. On arrival, a 79-year-old woman
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Charity music festival returns to Swanage for its fourth year
A CHARITY music festival will return to Swanage this summer. Swanage’s fourth Music by the Sea memorial event is at Prince Albert Gardens on August 31. The event supports local charities, with artists and bands performing for free. Music
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Firearms officers seen raiding property in Bournemouth
SPECIALIST firearms officers were seen raiding a home in Bournemouth as part of a criminal investigation. Officers were seeing carrying out a raid after a warrant was issued at a property. A section 8 PACE warrant was carried out during the
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‘Every Fan Helps’ – Tesco among shops shutting early for Euros final
A POPULAR supermarket chain has announced it will be closing its doors early this Sunday. More than 1,800 Tesco Express stores across the nation will close at 7.30pm instead of its usual time to allow employees to watch the nail-biting final of
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Have you decked out your home for Euro 2024? send us your pictures!
FOOTBALL fans across Dorset are celebrating England reaching the final of the Euro final 2024. After a nail-biting first half, Ollie Watkins secured the team a dramatic 2-1 win against The Netherlands and a place in Sunday’s final against Spain
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BBC confirms full coverage plans for Euro 2024 final as England face Spain
The full TV coverage for the Euro 2024 final has been confirmed by the BBC as England is set to face Spain. On Wednesday, the eyes of the nation were on Dortmund as the Euro 2020 runners-up played the Netherlands in a match that ended with Ollie
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British rapper Dizzee Rascal to host the Euro final at Sandfest
A POPULAR British rapper is to host the UEFA Euro Final screening at Sandfest. Rapper and MC Dizzee Rascal is headlining the festival at Sandbanks Beach in Poole. On Sunday July 14 Sandbanks will come alive with football and music and fans
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Preparations well underway for Sandpolo
PREPARATIONS are well underway for what is set to be a record-breaking Sandpolo event this weekend. Set up of the site for the popular Sandbanks event is going at full steam ahead of the event and Sandfest, which take place between Friday, July
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6 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are on the lookout for their forever 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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REVIEW: Dorset’s first fresh seaweed spa overlooking coast
IF you are looking for a unique spa experience utilising ingredients from the Dorset seaside, then Sae Seaweed is the place to be. The new coast-side seaweed baths are located on Middle Beach in Studland and aims to soothe away aches and pains,
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Bournemouth mum 'over the moon' as missing cat returns home after a month
A MUM of three was ‘absolutely gobsmacked’ after receiving a call that her cat had been found after a month of being missing. Samantha Whessell was diagnosed with advanced melanoma in 2022. Sapphire, Samantha’s seven-year-old daughter, took
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Dorset Arts and Crafts Showcase 2024 calls for last entries
A DORSET arts and crafts showcase has called for final entries for its upcoming event in Wareham. Dorset Arts & Crafts Showcase 2024 has called on residents to submit entries to its upcoming show running August 2 to 6 at Purbeck School, Wareham
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Dacosta Gonzalez says Crawley loan move was ‘too good to turn down’
MICHAEL Dacosta Gonzalez says the chance to join Crawley Town on loan was “too good to turn down”. The 19-year-old has completed his first loan move away from Cherries, having come through the club’s academy. The Spain-born winger has exciting
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Dorset football talent Harry signs for Chelsea’s academy
POOLE-BORN teenager Harry Rodda has signed for the academy of Chelsea. Rodda, 16, joined Cherries under-9s back in 2016, staying for three years before being released. Spells at Hamworthy United and Wimborne Town followed, enjoying particular