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As it happened: Cherries draw 1-1 with Wrexham in the USA
2:10am That's all for tonight. We'll have more from the game on the website later on and be back for the live blog
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‘Lean on each other’ - Hibs chief outlines what partnership with Cherries looks like
HIBERNIAN sporting director Malky Mackay has explained how he sees the club’s partnership with Cherries working. American billionaire Foley bought Cherries in December 2022, before then buying a stake in the Scottish Premiership outfit earlier
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TV presenter urges you to share favourite seaside memories
Members of the public are being urged to share their favourite seaside memories as part of a marine conservation week. Dorset Wildlife Trust is encouraging people to join in with their annual celebration of the sea for National Marine Week.
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Weapons, drugs and cash seized in raid of home
WEAPONS, drugs and cash have been seized during a raid of a Poole home. The raid was carried out in the Hamworthy area as part of a ‘Day of Action’ by Poole Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) on July 18. Covert officers were deployed in plain
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Three historic meetings between Cherries and Wrexham ahead of USA showdown
CHERRIES begin their pre-season schedule this weekend against Wrexham, the first time the clubs have faced each other in almost 20 years. It used to be a regular fixture in the lower leagues, but the last time the two sides met was way back in
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Man falls from groyne and injures head
A MAN injured his head and left arm after falling from a rock groyne on a beach. The man was at Avon Beach in Christchurch in the early hours of Saturday morning, July 20, when he fell and suffered the injuries. Mudeford RNLI were called
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Girl 'sexually assaulted' at Bournemouth seafront
A TEENAGE girl was reportedly sexually assaulted along Bournemouth seafront. Police officers on patrol were made aware of the incident in the area of Bournemouth Pier at about 7.45pm on Friday, July 19. The girl was touched inappropriately
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The wonders of the Jurassic Coast
THE coastline of Dorset has transfixed and inspired for hundreds of years. From the crashing pebbles of Chesil to the fossil-rich cliffs of Charmouth and beyond, its rich variety and ever-changing face draws people from all over the world.
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Nature Emergency criticised as 'publicity stunt by soy latte drinkers'
A LIB DEM motion for Dorset Council to declare a nature emergency has been approved – but criticised by Tory councillors. They complained that the policy is short of detail and has been pushed through with no idea of the costs involved, or what
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Huge crowd spirals into 'fight' along Bournemouth seafront
A HUGE fight involving teenagers broke out at Bournemouth seafront on Friday evening. Multiple police officers were called to the mass altercation between a group of teenage girls close to the underpass at Pier Approach in the town centre at 8pm
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Dorset health services, businesses and transport halted by major IT outage
Businesses, transport and health care services in the county were thrown into chaos after a worldwide IT outage. It was first reported yesterday morning (Friday, July 19) that businesses had been knocked offline after a major IT outage, which was
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Drivers who've sold car for over £250 could receive £1,000 fine from DVLA
Drivers have been issued an urgent warning over £1,000 DVLA fines for mistakes when selling their cars to be scrapped. Motorists were paid an average of £250 when selling their cars for scrap in May but road users have been urged to ensure they
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Anderton: Stories of Wrexham and Bournemouth capturing US audiences
DARREN Anderton says the stories of Wrexham and Bournemouth’s respective rises are capturing audiences in America. Former Cherries and England star Anderton has spent most of his time living in California since hanging up his boots in 2008, scoring
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Dorset have 'brilliant opportunity' in Hampshire game
DORSET have a “brilliant opportunity” to display their skills against major county Hampshire on NCCA Showcase weekend, head coach Paul Lawrence insists. Dorset welcome the Hawks to Wimborne’s The Leaze ground looking to cause an upset in the 50
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Man in dispute with council over £40 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 wife’s Mazda 3 struck a
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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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Defiant councillor backs un-twinning Bournemouth and Israel
A DEFIANT Green councillor has stood by his motion calling on Bournemouth’s charter trustees to un-twin with the Israeli city of Netanya. Cllr Joe Salmon, of Moordown, said it was “problematic” that debate on the two town’s future relationship
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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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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 student’s flats, a Specsavers store and a chip shop in a spate of break-ins. Prosecutor
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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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'Dolphin sighting an absolutely incredible and completely unreal experience'
A PADDLEBOARDER said he won the ‘water sports jackpot’ 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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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 Páramo 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 dominant’ 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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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 Women’s 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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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