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Emergency services respond to car crash in Bournemouth
Emergency services rushed to an incident in Bournemouth earlier this evening. A car reportedly collided with a person in Lansdown Crescent. The incident took place at around 4pm. At the time of the incident, a spokesperson for Dorset Police
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School will close after ministers approve plans
MINISTERS have approved the closure of Parkfield School. Reach South Academy Trust confirmed that the school in Christchurch would be partially closing its doors in August, before a full closure in August 2025. A statement from the trust said
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Players can 'hold their heads high' after Hampshire defeat
DORSET CCC walked away from their 140-run defeat to Hampshire with their "heads held high". Hampshire scored 336-8 as Dorset were bowled out for 196 at the The Leaze ground in Wimborne. The 50 over NCAA showcase saw a strong Hampshire side,
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Lifeboat responds to reports of a swimmer in difficulty and cries for help in Dorset
POOLE lifeboat responded to ‘cries for help’ and a swimmer in difficulty over the weekend. The coastguard launched Poole's lifeboat at around 7.45pm on Friday, July 19, to a report of a swimmer in difficulty at Southbourne. A RNLI Poole Lifeboat
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WATCH: Man with baseball bat smashes car in road rage incident
THIS is the moment a man wielding a baseball bat smashed a car during a fit of road rage. A man was left injured following the incident near Castlepoint shopping centre in Bournemouth. A witness captured the shocking scene on camera, and the
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Man jailed and banned from entering Co-op and Boots stores
A MAN has been banned from entering two high street retailers in Dorset after multiple shopliftings. Two people were arrested after multiple incidents in the Boscombe area. One offender was arrested after being recalled back to prison.
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Sadi strikes twice as Cherries are beaten by Nottingham Forest
DOMINIC Sadi scored twice as Cherries’ development squad rounded off their pre-season trip to Spain with a 3-2 defeat to Nottingham Forest B. Alan Connell’s young side trailed 3-0 at half-time at Pinatar Arena in Murcia, thanks to a brace from
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Investigation opened after heavy machinery stolen from farm
A LARGE generator was stolen from north Dorset. A Doosan generator and compressor were stolen from a farm in Marnhull between 2pm on July 18 and 7.30am on July 20. The generator is described as a large commercial generator that can be identified
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Abuse survivor praises 'brilliant' NSPCC PANTS campaign
An abuse survivor has praised an NSPCC campaign that helps keep children safe from harm. Donna-Marie Wright was sexually abused between the ages of seven and 18 by her stepfather, who was later jailed. Now 46, Donna-Marie shares her experiences
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‘Lots to improve’ – Iraola underwhelmed by Cherries’ performance against Wrexham
ANDONI Iraola says he “didn’t finish very happy” with Cherries’ lacklustre performance in Saturday’s draw with League One Wrexham. Cherries struggled to create any openings particularly during the first half, trailing at the break through a James
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Pint sales rise 62% at Bournemouth pubs during England’s Euro games
PUBS in Bournemouth served up to 62 per cent more pints than usual during England’s seven games in the Euro 2024 matches, according to new figures. The data was compiled by hospitality technology company, Access Hospitality, based on data from
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Arsenal announce young squad to face Cherries in USA
ARSENAL have announced a young squad travelling to the USA to face Cherries in a friendly this week. The two clubs go head-to-head at LA Galaxy’s Dignity Health Sports Park at 7.30pm on Wednesday local time, or 3.30am on Thursday morning UK time
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Concerns for welfare for missing 15 year old girl
POLICE are searching for a missing teenage girl with links to Dorset. Dorset Police are appealing for information about a 15-year-old Summer, who was reported missing from Westbury in Wiltshire. She was last seen on Sunday, July 21, and police
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Cherries reveal limited-edition kits designed by Hollywood star Michael B Jordan
CHERRIES have revealed two limited-edition kits, specially designed by Hollywood star Michael B Jordan. The 37-year-old actor and director is the star of the Creed films, and also featured in Marvel movie Black Panther. He became a minority
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Long delays as lane closed due to an incident
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Can a British passport go through EU passport control? What to know
When you travel abroad you have to remember a lot of things, from your suitcase, your passport to which terminal you are flying from and where your hotel is. Previously, UK passport holders were able to use European Union (EU) Passport Lanes which
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Dorset NHS trusts pay £28 million in maternity and childbirth failings
A total of £28 million has been paid out in childbirth and maternity medical negligence claims from Dorset NHS trusts over a four-year period, findings reveal. Dorset County Hospital Trust has paid out £16m in damages, while University Hospitals
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What are the rules for Blue Badges in England? Your rights and responsibilities
Across England, around 4.2% of the population have a Blue Badge according to the most recent data from 2021. For many, a Blue Badge is essential to their everyday life, allowing them to park close to a destination whether it be for the driver or
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Car flips after crashing with lamp post outside Toby Carvery
A CAR flipped after crashing with a lamp post outside a Toby Carvery. Dorset Police received a report at 8.01pm on Friday, July 19, of a two-vehicle crash outside Toby Carvery in Lyndhurst Road, Christchurch. It was reported that one of the
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Metal detectorist dubbed Batman after reuniting hundreds with lost items
A METAL detectorist who has reunited more than 200 people with lost items has been called Batman by a teenager he helped. Darren Wiles, 52, set up a website in 2011 called Bournemouth Detecting Club to recover and reunite people with their misplaced
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Police give update after man found with injuries on seafront
POLICE say there are no confirmed reports of any assaults after a man was found with injuries on the seafront. Dorset Police received a third party report at 10.22pm on Friday, July 19, that a man had sustained injuries in the area of Pier Approach
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Popular Dolly Parton tribute show coming to Regent Theatre
A DOLLY Parton tribute artist will perform in Christchurch this September. Kelly O'Brien, renowned as the 'best Dolly Parton impersonator in the UK', will perform at the Regent Theatre on September 21. Having appeared on several platforms including
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More displays announced for final Bournemouth Air Festival
MORE displays have been announced for the final Bournemouth Air Festival which will return next month. Flying all three days this year will be two Leonardo AW159 Wildcat maritime attack helicopters which can reach maximum speeds of 180mph.
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Dorset residents urged to sign up to tree planting scheme
TIME is running out for schools, sports clubs and community groups to take advantage of the Woodland Trust’s latest free trees giveaway. The UK’s largest woodland conservation charity is hoping to reach 16 million trees planted in the UK and has
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Record number of gonorrhoea cases in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
GONORRHOEA cases in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole reached a record high last year, new figures show. The British Association for Sexual Health and HIV said the "worrying trajectory" of rising diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections
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Collection of popular oak furniture off to auction
A COLLECTION of Mouseman furniture and other items from a Somerset collector are going under the hammer next month. More than 30 pieces of the popular furniture will be auctioned off at Charterhouse’s antiques and interiors auction on August 2
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Iraola: Brooks not ready to feature after play-off final injury
DAVID Brooks is not yet ready to feature, following the injury he sustained in the Championship play-off final. Brooks spent the second half of last season out on loan at Southampton, helping the Hampshire club clinch promotion back to the Premier
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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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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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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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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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'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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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'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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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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'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