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MP calls for government intervention on BCP's 'financial emergency'
FORMER council leader turned MP Vikki Slade has called on the new government to look into special educational needs funding for local government. The MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole said BCP Council is heading for a “financial emergency” due
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Bournemouth clinic closes down
JOBS at a clinic in Bournemouth are expected to be lost after the firm ceased trading. National plastic surgery provider Skin, which has a branch in Christchurch Road, Pokesdown, ceased to exist on July 17. Bosses at the firm had undertaken
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KFC refuse to say if new Bournemouth branch will ever open
FAST food chain KFC has refused to say if it will go ahead with a new branch in Bournemouth town centre. Nine months ago, the American fried chicken restaurant was given approval by BCP Council to open a new branch in Lansdowne Crescent.
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Recycling centre to close for week as major change announced
A RECYCLING centre is to close for a week as part of a major shake-up in the way it is run. Christchurch recycling centre is currently managed by Poole-based W&S Waste Management but that will change to BCP Council in August. To facilitate
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'Horrendous' evening of chaos with three serious incidents in two hours
“HORRENDOUS” is how Bournemouth’s newly elected MP described an alleged sexual assault on a teenage girl on an evening of chaos along the seafront. Jessica Toale, Labour’s Bournemouth West MP, said crime and anti-social behaviour in Bournemouth
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Dorset MP hits out at colleague during new speaker role
SIR Chris Chope has been appointed temporarily as a deputy speaker of the House of Commons. The veteran MP for Christchurch sat in the famous green chair, usually occupied by Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle, on Friday, July 19. He has been appointed
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Dementia diagnoses across England at a record high
The number of people in England being diagnosed with dementia is at a record high, according to new figures from the NHS. The latest data shows a record 487,432 people had a diagnosis in June. While diagnosis rates are at their highest since
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Bus operator spends 'significant amount of money' on bus repairs after vandalism
MOREBUS spends ‘a significant amount of money’ on repairing damage to buses caused by people throwing rocks at the vehicles. The operator has often faced issues with damaged buses in Turlin Moor as a result of ‘youths’ throwing rocks and objects
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Roadworks taking place across BCP this week
THE following roadworks are being carried out within the BCP Council area by the council and various utility companies the week beginning Monday, July 22: Alford Road – junction with Glenferness Avenue: Temporary road closure on 3 July until 26
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Residents to have their say on Neighbourhood Plan
A REFERENDUM for Christchurch’s Neighbourhood Plan is due to be held next autumn. The Neighbourhood Plan Working Group (NPWG) gave the update at Christchurch Town Council’s planning meeting this month. The chairman explained that the plan was
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AFC Bournemouth applies for new alcohol licence at stadium
AFC Bournemouth has applied for permission to sell alcohol at its Vitality stadium for consumption around the outside of the ground. The club has submitted a premises licence application to BCP Council requesting the changes for both match days
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In The Dock: Assaults and thefts from Tesco
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: GARY ALBIN, 43 and of Methuen Close in Bournemouth, admitted assault by beating after assaulting a woman in Hull Road in Poole on February 2. He was handed a community order lasting until
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Victim of man who groomed her has 'constant nightmares' about abuse
THE victim of a man who groomed her from a young age 20 years ago said she still has ‘constant nightmares’ about her abuse. Richard Toomer, 48 and from Linden Road, West Parley, was jailed for eight historic sexual offences at Bournemouth Crown
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Clubhouse launches summer programme
A CLUBHOUSE has launched its summer programme. Carvers Clubhouse, managed by Ringwood Town Council, will offer a range of activities throughout the summer. This includes sports activities, from football and girls’ cricket to free use of the
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Harry Potter fans to be transported to wizarding world on heritage railway
HARRY Potter fans can be transported to the wizarding world on a heritage railway. Travellers can take the train from Swanage station to Corfe Castle for a special outdoor screening of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone as a part of the Purbeck
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'Meet your councillor’ sessions to be hosted in town centre
CHRISTCHURCH Town Council is introducing councillor surgeries to ‘support the community’. The new ‘Meet Your Councillor’ sessions are set to be held monthly at Christchurch Library in High Street. There will be a minimum of three councillors
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Couple 'cheer up the nation' with a laughter yoga TV appearance
A COUPLE tasked with 'cheering up the nation' was invited to demonstrate a laughter therapy session on national TV. Husband and wife team, Clive and Jackie St James, from Sandbanks, appeared on This Morning, hosted by Alison Hammond and Dermot
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New nursery opens to help with 'huge' demand for childcare
A NEW nursery has been opened in Wimborne to help with demand in the area. Owner of Nemo's Nursey and Pre-School in Canford Cliffs, Claire Hartwell, 50, has opened a brand new nursery, Happy Feet Nursery, in Wimborne. Mum-of-two Claire decided
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Town council 'weeks away' from taking ownership of leisure sites
ASSET transfers for three leisure sites in Christchurch are said to be ‘weeks away’ from completion. Christchurch Town Council is reportedly close to taking ownership of Barrack Road Recreation Ground, Two Riversmeet Skate Park and Waterman’s Skate
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Bournemouth mum angered over daughter being 'left in limbo' at morgue
A BOURNEMOUTH mum is angry after her daughter took more than six weeks to be properly laid to rest. Susan Hodgetts' daughter Zoe Loudon-Godfrey, 50 was spending time in Somerset with her partner when she suddenly became unwell and breathless on
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'I'm fighting to grow my hair back but they're fighting for their lives'
A POOLE resident has braved the shave with her best friend who has undergone chemotherapy after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Clare Godfrey, 52, has shaved her hair off alongside her best friend, Barbara Wells, 60, who was diagnosed with
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Drone pilot rescued after becoming stuck on cliff
COASTGUARDS have rescued a drone pilot who got stuck on a cliff in Swanage. The Swanage and St Albans coastguard teams were called out on Friday evening, July 19, to help the pilot who was stuck on a cliff near Ballar. The pilot had been trying
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Revealed: Most common butterfly sighted in Dorset
One butterfly has taken the top spot for its number of sightings across Dorset. This was the Red Admiral, and of all 4,044 people who tag part in the ‘Big Butterfly Count’ reported the most sightings of the particular invertebrate. People in
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Full list of every snake found in UK gardens and if they are dangerous
The UK wildlife has a wide range of creatures and animals, from spikey hedgehogs, the nocturnal bats and the wise barn owl. But away from the often described 'cute' animals are those that tend to scare many like the humble snake. Typically
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Council emergency teams deployed 39 times - from illegal raves to falling cliffs
EMERGENCY planning teams at Dorset Council were mobilised 39 times last year – to deal with incidents ranging from illegal raves to falling cliffs. The team also dealt with pollution incidents, lightning strikes, security alerts, falling trees
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Victims of crime can have video calls with police rather than visits
DORSET victims of crime are less likely to have face to face contact with a police officer – as the force increasingly switches to online video interviews and phone calls as a means of saving money. The steps come as a result of ‘Project Evolve
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Cannabis plants found by police in Sturminster Newton field
CANNABIS plants were seized after being found in a field. Officers from North Dorset Police were tipped off by a member of the public about cannabis plants in a field. The plants were located and seized for destruction by police on Friday,
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Plans for 3,000 new homes to be built
CONTROVERSY has dogged producing a Local Plan for Purbeck over more than five years… but it has now been approved. The plan, which guides development, sets out the ambition to build 186 new homes a year, totalling just under 3,000 until 2034 with
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Bowers signs permanent deal with Cherries women after successful loan spell
KELCI Bowers has signed a permanent contract with Cherries, following a successful loan spell. The defender joined the club on loan from Portsmouth for the closing stages of the 2023-24 season and helped Cherries complete an unbeaten league campaign
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Poole come from behind to win at Brockenhurst
POOLE Town came from behind to record a pre-season 4-1 win away at Brockenhurst. The New Forest outfit took the lead on 18 minutes, Noel McCarthy-Gardner pouncing on an error to score. The Badgers looked like they would go in at the break ahead
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Bevan ruled out for ‘some weeks’ after injury against Wrexham
OWEN Bevan suffered another injury setback as he was forced off in the first half of Cherries’ 1-1 draw with Wrexham. The young defender, who missed much of last season, started at left-back in California, but lasted just 29 minutes, before being
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Adams set to miss start of season due to back injury
CHERRIES have been rocked by the news Tyler Adams is set for another spell on the sidelines. The USA international joined Cherries from Leeds United last summer for around £20million, but made just four appearances last season due to injuries.
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‘Exciting project’ - Zabarnyi pens new five-year contract at Cherries
ILLIA Zabarnyi, one of Cherries’ standout performers last season, has signed a new five-year contract with the club. The impressive centre-back joined the club from Dynamo Kyiv for £24million in January 2023 and has already developed into a fans
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Man found with injuries on Bournemouth seafront
POLICE have launched an investigation after a man was found with injuries on Bournemouth seafront. Dorset Police received a third party report at 10.22pm on Friday that a man had sustained injuries in the area of Pier Approach. Following enquiries
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Moore’s message to Cherries fans after leaving to join Sheffield Utd
KIEFFER Moore has taken to social media to issue a message to Cherries fans after his exit from the club. Moore this week departed Cherries to join Sheffield United. The striker made 46 appearances for Cherries, scoring 10 goals, having arrived
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Scheme sees volunteers recycle nearly a tonne of fishing nets
Volunteers in Weymouth have assisted Poole Harbour and District Fisherman's Association in recycling its fishing nets. The group, the Weymouth and Portland Marine Litter Project, has worked for a year recycling 'end of life' fishing nets and plastic
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Cherries held by League One Wrexham in California pre-season opener
CHERRIES’ pre-season schedule began with a 1-1 draw against League One Wrexham in Santa Barbara. Wrexham, who have achieved back-to-back promotions, snatched the lead on the brink of half-time, James Hill the unfortunate man to head the ball into
