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Family ‘disgusted’ after TUI holiday cancelled blaming global IT outage

A FAMILY has been left ‘disgusted’ after TUI cancelled their package holiday and blamed it on a global IT outage. Julie Williamson, along with her husband and 12-year-old son, were left stranded at Bournemouth Airport after their holiday to Paphos

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Teen triumphs in expedition known for ‘rigorous challenges’

A BOURNEMOUTH teen has triumphed in an expedition known for its ‘rigorous challenges’. Thomas Dowdeswell has completed a 19-day wild camping experience known as ‘The Pinnacle’ with charity Outward Bound. The 16-year-old embarked on the journey

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First all-girls robotics team to represent GB at 'Olympics for robots'

A ROBOTICS team will become the first all-girls squad to represent Great Britain at the world’s largest youth 'Olympics for robots'. The team, from Bournemouth School for Girls, will represent their country at the FIRST Global robotics competition

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More trees could be coming the BCP area - here's why

NEW measures to encourage the planting of additional trees across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have been approved by the council’s cabinet.  BCP Council has been cooking up a 2050 Urban Forest Strategy to provide a “vision, key guiding principles

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Ofsted respond after nursery pupil falls into lake on outing

OFTSED has said it is satisfied with a nursery’s safeguarding after a child fell into a lake while on an outing.  A pupil at Rock a Tots in Canford Cliffs Road, Poole “tripped while walking over a bridge” in Compton Acres and fell into the water

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Town council could consider 'broader range' of planning applications

A ‘HIGHLY constructive’ meeting has been held between Christchurch Town Council and BCP Council’s Director of Planning and Transport. The meeting was held with the aim to ‘enhance the collaboration’ between the town council and BCP Council when

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'Brick-tastic' Lego festival returns to Bournemouth

A POPULAR festival showcasing an international toy company is returning to Dorset. Bournemouth Brick Festival is back and promises to be a ‘brick-tastic’ celebration for Lego fanatics. The event is targeted towards all ages and encourages every

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Inquest into death of town centre murder victim adjourned again

THE inquest into the death of Thomas Roberts has been adjourned again. Senior coroner for Dorset, Rachael Griffin, told a hearing at Bournemouth Civic Centre that she would be determining if the inquest would be resumed at a hearing in August.

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Big plans unveiled for former college site

DEVELOPERS have lodged plans to knock down a former international college site and rebuild 93 homes.  Harrow House International College, off Walrond Road in Swanage, was founded in 1969 to provide residential educational courses for international

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'It's unexplainable. I just want to do the country proud'

A BOURNEMOUTH teenager has been chosen to represent England in weightlifting in South Africa. Harvey Chester, 16, from West Howe, has been chosen to represent England at the World Masters Classic and Equipped Powerlifting Championships in Sun City

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Plans for flats in high street backed by town council

CHRISTCHURCH Town Council has supported plans for six new flats in the high street. Prior approval was sought for a change from retail to residential use at 38 High Street. It comes in plans to introduce flats above and to the rear of the unit

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'It's a vital green space': Christchurch Quay receives Green Flag Award

CHRISTCHURCH Quay has received the coveted Green Flag Award, recognising it as a high standard park. The international quality mark was handed to Christchurch Town Council at a celebration in London. Melanie Blackman, projects and operations

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In The Dock: Man banned from entering bar after assault

THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: PAUL JENNER, 43 and of Glider Close in Christchurch, admitted harassment - putting a person in fear of violence. Court records show that between September 15 and 24, 2023, in Christchurch

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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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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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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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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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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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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