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Greggs opens new larger restaurant
GREGGS has opened a revamped restaurant in Boscombe and created two new jobs. The high street bakery has expanded its existing branch in Christchurch Road in to the neighbouring building. Customers can indulge in the usual go-to favourites
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Man in dispute with council over ÂŁ40 pothole damage
A MAN has accused BCP Council of dismissing him when an insurance claim from a damaged tyre from hitting a pothole was thrown out. Alderney resident Paul Singleton was travelling back from Tower Park in January when his wifeâs Mazda 3 struck a
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Defiant councillor backs un-twinning Bournemouth and Israel
A DEFIANT Green councillor has stood by his motion calling on Bournemouthâs charter trustees to un-twin with the Israeli city of Netanya. Cllr Joe Salmon, of Moordown, said it was âproblematicâ that debate on the two townâs future relationship
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Prolific burglar snatched laptops from international students' flats
A PROLIFIC burglar snatched thousands of pounds of devices from an accommodation for international students, a court has heard. Lee Stacey stole from the studentâs flats, a Specsavers store and a chip shop in a spate of break-ins. Prosecutor
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Elderly residents must find new homes with care home set to close
TWENTY-three elderly care home residents will need to find new homes after the council confirmed it would be closing down a care home. Fairways Care Home in Owls Road, Boscombe, is operated by Tricuro for BCP Council. As reported in May, the
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'Dolphin sighting an absolutely incredible and completely unreal experience'
A PADDLEBOARDER said he won the âwater sports jackpotâ after spending the morning playing with a pod of dolphins off Branksome beach. Ben Felton, an electrician from Bournemouth, regularly paddleboards before work. However, on July 18, he was
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Man reaches halfway mark in fundraiser for children and adults with disabilities
A MAN is halfway through his fundraising mission to support children and adults with disabilities in Dorset. Lee Ward challenged himself to run 12 half marathons this year to raise money for charity Diverse Abilities. So far, Lee has completed
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New shop will be a go to destination for outdoor gear for New Forest walks
IT'S EXPECTED to become the go-to destination for outdoor gear for New Forest walks. Renowned outdoor clothing brand Påramo has opened a new store in Christchurch Road in Ringwood where customers will receive a 20 per cent discount throughout
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'Physically dominantâ property plans halted by council
CONTROVERSIAL extension plans at a property in Christchurch have been halted. The proposal for 2 Watermead at 23 Willow Way has been refused by BCP Council. Permission had been sought for the construction of a first-floor mono-pitched roof
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Former bank building eyed up as new town council premises
A FORMER bank building is being eyed up as a new town council premises. Christchurch Town Council is considering the old Halifax building in Saxon Square as a new premises. Acting town clerk James Atkinson told councillors about the plans
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In The Dock: Assaults on police and thefts from Holland and Barrett
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: BRADLEY GREEN, 43 and of Gordon Road in Bournemouth, admitted speeding on the A338 Spur Road on November 5, 2022. He got three points on his licence. He was also fined £120, ordered to
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Sandbanks residents vote overwhelmingly in favour of neighbourhood plan
RESIDENTS in Sandbanks voted overwhelmingly in favour of implementing a new neighbourhood plan. A referendum was held on the proposed plan on July 18. Of an electorate of 569, there were 210 ballots cast with 203 voting in favour of the plan
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Bournemouth Women's Refuge residents relocated
BCP Council has said all of the residents at the women's refuge in Bournemouth have now been relocated. Bournemouth Womenâs Refuge was a safe space for victims of domestic abuse and violence and previously housed 20 women and several children.
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Campaigners win review of leisure centre funding decision
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to keep full public access at the Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre in Wimborne have won a review of the Dorset Council funding decision. Lib Dem council leader Nick Ireland promised those who presented a 7,000 signature petition
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Super skipper Ben Cook sparks Poole into remarkable comeback win at Redcar
SUPER skipper Ben Cook sparked Poole Pirates into a stunning late charge to beat Redcar Bears at the ECCO Arena. Pirates trailed both on the night and on aggregate with four heats to go, before a string of victories turned the tie on its head in
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Police give update on 'stabbing' in Boscombe
POLICE say there is no indication a man was stabbed in Boscombe. Dorset Police previously received reports a man had been stabbed in Christchurch Road at around 10am on Thursday, July 18. A man was located with injuries not believed to be serious
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Three men in court after hunting incident last December
THREE men have appeared in court in connection with an alleged hunting incident in north Dorset. Keiron Bashford, 18 and of Hermitage near Blackmore Vale, and Charles Arthur Mayo, 28 and of Holnest near Sherborne, have been accused of wilfully
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Man assaulted and sustained head injuries
A MAN was assaulted and sustained head injuries that needed hospital treatment. Officers were called to Wimborne Roadâs junction with Withermoor Road in Bournemouth to reports a man was assaulted. The manâs head injuries, although needing hospital
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âA handfulâ â Marking Jebbison in training a âtoughâ assignment says Cook
LEWIS Cook says new Cherries teammate Daniel Jebbison âlooks like a handfulâ adding: âI was marking him in training and it was tough!â Striker Jebbison joined Cherries this summer, the club paying ÂŁ1.5million to his former club Sheffield United
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Dorset star among six named in Paralympics GB wheelchair tennis squad
DORSET star Lucy Shuker is part of the squad called up by Paralympics GB for this summerâs wheelchair tennis tournament. Veteran Shuker, of Three Legged Cross in Verwood, will head to Paris for the event at Roland Garros between August 30 and September
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Asylum seeker cannot do community service due to health and safety rules
ANÂ asylum seeker who assaulted a female police officer cannot do community service because it would be against health and safety rules, a court heard. Jordanian national Mustafa Al Mbaidin cannot speak English and would need a full-time translator
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Cherries youngsters beaten in Spain in âmind-openingâ experience
CHERRIESâ development squad were beaten 2-0 by Spanish second tier side FC Cartagena as they stepped up their pre-season preparations. Alan Connellâs side are in Spain for a training camp and fell to defeat, conceding twice in the second half.
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POLL: Should students be allowed to go on holiday during term time?
The topic of whether parents should be allowed to take their children on holiday during term time is something that has received a lot of discussion. Due to the costs of travelling abroad during the school holidays, many parents say they are able
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Mass worldwide IT outage affects planes, trains, media and banks
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Sailing clubs in Dorset could win ÂŁ6000 in competition
Sailing and yacht clubs in Dorset have a chance to win up to £6000 in a popular competition. The travel company Sunsail has relaunched its Funding the Future initiative which offers sailing and yacht clubs across the UK a chance to win up to £6,000
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New Forest District Council wins Employer of the Year honour
NEW Forest District Council (NFDC) has been awarded Employer of the Year by Brockenhurst College. The accolade was handed out at the collegeâs Gala Awards on July 11, celebrating the council's ongoing partnership and shared work for enhancing apprenticeships
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Two new bungalows ready to welcome residents
TWO accessible and energy efficient bungalows in Bournemouth are ready to welcome new residents. The environmentally friendly homes in Kinson have been constructed to support residents who need accessible facilities at affordable rents. Â
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Man released from probe after 'brothel' found in town centre
A MAN who was suspected of human trafficking in Bournemouth town centre has been released without charge. The 59-year-old was arrested in the Richmond Hill area back in April after a 999 call came through about suspicious activity. A suspected
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âKeep getting betterâ â Cook fires ominous warning to rest of Championship
CAPTAIN Ben Cook fired an ominous warning to the rest of the SGB Championship, insisting Poole Pirates will âkeep getting betterâ. A dominant 55-35 win over Plymouth Gladiators on Wednesday night pushed Poole to top spot in the standings, despite
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Which players are part of Cherriesâ tour in the USA?
CHERRIES are currently in Los Angeles for a two-week pre-season training camp. It is the first time the club have gone to America since 2016 with Eddie Howe at the helm, a trip which included a 4-0 win over Minnesota United. This year, Andoni