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Dorset's best and worst GP receptionists ranked in survey
AS part of the annual GP patient survey, patients are asked a variety of questions covering a breadth of topics to help the NHS get a better understanding of how local GP surgeries run. Patient satisfaction in Dorset was higher than the national
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Haul of classic cars to be sold at auction
A HAUL of classic cars will go under the hammer next month. Sherborne-based Charterhouse Auctioneers will sell without reserve “the star of the show” a 1933 Alvis Silver Eagle Mayfair DHC. Family owned from new, it was bought as a chassis
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Home to be converted into HMO despite neighbour pushback
COUNCILLORS have given the green light to a new house in multiple occupation (HMO) after residents threatened it could lead to a string of problems. Residents of Thistlebarrow Road, Bournemouth, had previously warned against converting a home
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BAFTA-nominated comedian to appear in Swanage
COMEDIAN Jack Dee is to return to Swanage as part of his brand new tour. Jack was the star of The Jack Dee Show on Channel 4 in the early 90s and will be coming to the Mowlem theatre on Tuesday, October 8. Firmly established as one of Britain
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Dorset country parks awarded for 'international quality'
FOUR country parks and nature sites in east and north Dorset have been given Green Flag awards after achieving international quality marks for parks and green spaces. Avon Heath Country Park in St Leonards, Stour Meadows and Milldown in Blandford
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No end in sight to finish disastrous Twin Sails Bridge work, council confirms
A POOLE bridge will remain closed for even longer with no reopening date in sight. Twin Sails Bridge, which connects Poole Quay and Hamworthy, has been closed to traffic and pedestrians since mid-May. Since then, the £37m troubled bridge
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Parent group calls on new education secretary to stop closure of school
A PARENT group has called on the new education secretary to stop the closure of Parkfield School. The Christchurch and Bournemouth Parent Group has appealed to Bridget Phillipson MP to halt the closure, which was announced by Reach South Academy
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Man reversed into police officer after being told he would be tested for drugs
A MAN reversed into a police officer after being told he would be tested for drugs. Lee Barker, 36 and of French Road in Poole, was pulled over by officers and when told he would be drug tested, he got back into his car to ‘look for his phone’,
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Bournemouth natural science society hold open days
BOURNEMOUTH Natural Science Society and Museum has announced it will hold 11 open days across August. The museum in Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, will open its geology, botany, archaeology and Egyptology rooms alongside its award-winning garden
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Fire engines could be axed in Dorset as 'a direct result of inadequate funding'
EIGHT fire engines could be axed across Dorset and Wiltshire, the Fire Brigades Union has said. It is reported Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is planning to cut eight engines from stations throughout the service area as a result
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'Mermaid' swims 23km from Old Harry Rocks to The Needles for charity
A SELF-proclaimed 'mermaid' has undertaken her ‘biggest challenge yet’, swimming from Old Harry Rocks to The Needles for two charities. Elizabeth Mills, a 44-year-old swimming teacher from Corfe Mullen, set herself the ‘hardest swim she has swum
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'We queued for an hour and 15 minutes. It was excruciatingly slow'
HOLIDAYMAKERS jetting off for summer trips had to queue for over an hour at Bournemouth Airport while trying to get through security. Queues for security at Bournemouth Airport were said to have been disruptively long as travellers tried to get
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Man injured and 'fell to the ground' in 'hit and run'
A MAN ‘fell to the ground’ following a hit and run incident in Bournemouth. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward following a report of the fail-to-stop road traffic collision in Bournemouth.
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Kieffer Moore completes permanent move from Cherries to Sheffield Utd
KIEFFER Moore has completed a permanent move from Cherries to Sheffield United. The striker, who spent the second half of last season out on loan at Ipswich Town, helping them to promotion, has joined the Blades on a deal until 2027. Moore,
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Arrest warrant issued for barge asylum seeker who bit police officer
An arrest warrant has been issued for an asylum seeker who tried to bring cannabis onto the Bibby Stockholm barge and then bit a police officer when he was being arrested. Kenson Noel, aged 29, pleaded guilty at Weymouth Magistrates Court on June
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Man appears in court after five-hour police stand-off in Southampton
A BOURNEMOUTH man accused of being part of a five-hour stand-off with police in Southampton has made his first appearance in court. Randy Randayn appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Monday, July 15 following the incident on Chapel Road
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Beale happy with ‘match sharpness’ after scoring start to pre-season
LEWIS Beale is happy with his start to pre-season at Wimborne Town, insisting: “Match sharpness is always key.” Beale followed up a goal in the 4-0 win over Verwood Town by scoring twice against National League Eastleigh, in a 4-2 loss at the Wyatt
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Human remains found in Tenerife amid search for missing teen Jay Slater
Human remains have been found in Tenerife, where Lancashire teenager Jay Slater went missing, according to Spanish police. Police on the Spanish island said that a “lifeless body” had been found and that “all indications suggest” it could be 19
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Brennan part of GB squad crowned world champions
POOLE Pirates star Tom Brennan’s impressive season continued with a gold medal at the Speedway of Nations. The 23-year-old acted as a reserve for Great Britain in the event, Grand Prix duo Dan Bewley and Robert Lambert taking all the rides.
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Man broke into sweet shop after spate of burglaries
A MAN broke into a sweet shop after targeting hotels and an office in a spate of burglaries. Simon Aaron Roy Rutter, 38, and of no fixed abode, was found by police officers inside the Mr Simms Sweet Shop in Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, after
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Early hours flat fire being treated as suspicious
A FLAT fire in which a man had to smash his way out is being treated as suspicious, police have said. Emergency services were called to the blaze involving a flat above the One Stop in Jewell Road, Bournemouth, shortly after 1am on Saturday, July
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Why it matters if it rains today as One Day fans mark St Swithin’s Day
July 15 marks St Swithin’s Day, a day often forgotten about unless you are a fan of the book, movie or Netflix series One Day. Despite dating back hundreds of years, the day has only become popularly marked in recent times thanks to its heavy mention
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Woman reportedly 'knocked unconscious' following an assault in Bournemouth
POLICE have responded to reports of a woman who appeared to be ‘knocked unconscious’ by a man in Charminster. Dorset Police received a report at 12.50am on Sunday, June 9, 2024, from a third party who had witnessed a man assaulting a woman in Charminster
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Man jailed after fracturing a woman's skull at a hotel in Bournemouth
A MAN who strangled and fractured the skull of a woman at a hotel in Bournemouth has been jailed. Samuel James Watkins, aged 35 and of Guildford in Surrey, appeared at Bournemouth Crown Court to be sentenced on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, after admitting
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Can I drop a kerb myself? Find out if you need permission from your council
Having a dropped kerb in front of your house can be useful in many ways. Not only does it allow access to vehicles from a road, across the pavement, into a driveway or parking area but it can also add value to your home. However, if you are
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RNLI Poole rescue five people from 32ft yacht taking on water
FIVE people were rescued from a 32ft yacht off Poole Harbour that was taking on water. Two lifeboat crews from Poole RNLI were requested to launch the yacht at 4:.30pm on July 14. The lifeboat crews quickly arrived on the scene before it was
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Met office warns of potential disruption due to heavy rain
HEAVY rain could bring disruption and flooding across Dorset, the Met Office has warned. A yellow weather warning has been issued for heavy rain across Dorset on Monday, July 15. As much as 15 to 20 mm of rain may fall in less than an hour,
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Cherries women to start season at Bristol Rovers – fixture list in full
CHERRIES will start their FA Women’s National League season away at newly-promoted Bristol Rovers. The full fixture list for Division One South West has now been confirmed, giving Steve Cuss’s side an away day to start the campaign on Sunday, August
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Manhunt continues after woman assaulted at home
A MAN remains on the run after a woman was assaulted at a home in Canford Heath. Officers are continuing their manhunt after several officers were called to a “disturbance” in Chaldon Road at around 10am on Friday, July 12. According to Dorset
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Mobile phone catches fire at block of flats
A MOBILE phone left on top of bedding caught alight at a high-rise building. The fire happened at a block of flats in Oxford Road, Bournemouth, at 6.57am on Monday, July 15. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports
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Teen cyclist seriously injured after crash with car
A TEEN cyclist is in hospital with serious injuries after he was in a crash with a car. The 17-year-old boy was on an electric bicycle in Ashley Road, near to the junction with Richmond Road in Poole, on Sunday evening, July 14 when the crash
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REVIEW: Classical Classics, Bournemouth Bach Choir, Christchurch Priory
ONE of the many wonderful things about classical music is that it can take you not only into the soul of the composer but transport you to a particular place and time in history. Classical Classics by the Bournemouth Bach Choir and Orchestra under
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Missing man from Dorset is found, say police
A MISSING man last seen in Sixpenny Handley has been found, police have said. Christopher Stone, 58, was reported missing having last been seen on the afternoon of Sunday, July 14. Giving an update on Monday morning, Dorset Police said: “Following
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'Finest on the south coast': Beach in Bournemouth named best in the south
A BEACH in Bournemouth has been named the best in the south of England for 2024 according to The Times. Southbourne Beach won in the regional category as part of the Times and Sunday Times' annual best beaches guide. Chief travel writer Chris
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Police release CCTV after more than £270 of champagne stolen from Waitrose
POLICE have released a CCTV image as they investigate the theft of almost £300 of champagne from a Waitrose store. Officers would like to speak to the man pictured in connection with a shoplifting incident which was reported at Waitrose, The Furlong
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Applications open for BAFTA-nominated Married at First Sight UK
CASTING is now underway for the upcoming season of E4’s BAFTA nominated series Married at First Sight UK. A social experiment in which experts 'play cupid' to match singles across the UK, the show was the second most streamed in the UK during its
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Don't miss our school proms picture special on Tuesday!
STUDENTS at schools across the area have enjoyed another memorable prom season. Red carpets were rolled out with eye catching arrivals made including classic cars, ice cream trucks and double decker buses. Fancy frocks and dapper suits were
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Bournemouth Airport warn passengers to ‘properly package’ luggage
BOURNEMOUTH Airport is advising passengers to ‘properly package’ their hand luggage as new security measures are yet to be installed. Airports across the UK are in the process of installing new, improved security screening equipment that will end
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New partnership deal between Dorset law firm and Bournemouth orchestra
Dorset-based law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) have signed up for a new partnership. The three-year agreement will continue on a seven-year collaboration between both parties, aimed at making an impact
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Iraola happy with testing pre-season fixture list
ANDONI Iraola is pleased Cherries have some challenging pre-season fixtures lined up, insisting: “Sometimes it is better to lose but it really be a demanding game.” Cherries have four friendlies scheduled before the Premier League gets underway
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Cook: Upcoming friendlies will be a ‘good spectacle’ for Cherries’ growing US fanbase
LEWIS Cook believes facing Arsenal and Wrexham in the USA will be a “good spectacle” for the club’s growing fanbase in the country. Cherries fly off to Los Angeles this morning for a pre-season training camp, which will include friendlies on July