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New BCP Council leader elected
BCP COUNCIL has a new leader following the resignation of newly elected MP Vikki Slade. Millie Earl, first elected as a councillor in 2019, has been elected as BCP Council’s new leader in a vote with fellow councillors. The Liberal Democrat
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£100,000 worth of drugs seized from from vehicles in Dorset
POLICE have seized £100,000 worth of drugs during a road safety operation. Three vehicles have been seized, and four people were arrested during an operation targeting drivers who ignored road traffic laws. On Wednesday, July 17, Dorset Police
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Major police response after 'altercation' in town centre
MULTIPLE police vehicles surrounded Bournemouth Town Centre this afternoon after reports of an ‘altercation’. Four police cars were initially seen on Post Office Road after reports of an ‘altercation’ between three men and a woman at around 3pm
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RECAP: road reopens following crash
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Girl, 7, injured in dog attack
A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD was bitten on her elbow by a dog. The girl was with her family in Salisbury Road, Blandford, when they walked past a man who was walking what was believed to be a young beagle-type dog. As they walked past, the dog bit the
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Suspected cannabis farm found in Bournemouth home
A SUSPECTED cannabis farm was found in a West Howe home. Officers raided a home in Mandale Road on Tuesday afternoon, July 23 following reports of a disturbance. Inside, a “number of” suspected cannabis plants and cultivation equipment was
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RECAP: Cordon and multiple police in Bournemouth town centre
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Cherries to become ‘one of the greenest’ sports clubs in UK with latest deal
CHERRIES say they will “become one of the greenest sporting outfits in the UK” thanks to a new partnership with Utilita. The electricity and gas supplier have entered into a three-year agreement as the official energy and sustainability partner
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Appeal for 67 year old man who died in Bournemouth
AN APPEAL has been launched to locate the next of kin of a man who died in Bournemouth. The Coroner for Dorset is seeking the assistance of the public to find the next of kin of a man who lived in Bournemouth. Gary Stuart Lawrence, who was
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RECAP: Police called to West Howe and find 'cannabis' farm
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Northern Lights could be visible in the UK from today
The Northern Lights could be visible in the UK again this week, as a moderate geomagnetic storm heads towards Earth, NASA has said. The Aurora Borealis stunned the nation earlier this summer, with dazzling light displays being visible as far south
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Cherries announce 'record-breaking' shirt sponsorship deal with gambling company
CHERRIES have announced Asian sports betting company bj88 as the club’s new front-of-shirt sponsors. They have agreed a two-year deal with the club, replacing Dafabet, at the end of their two-year cycle. The commercial investment from bj88
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Bournemouth supermarket closes for 'major makeover'
A DORSET supermarket has closed for over a month for a major refurbishment. The Co-operative in Westbourne is currently undergoing a revamp of its store. The store on Queens Road has been closed to the public since July 20. Improvement
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Body found in search for missing man from Purbeck
Police have found a body in the search for a missing man from Purbeck. Stephen Breen, 52 was last seen in the area of South Beach in Studland yesterday evening (July 22). A body was found near to Old Harry Rocks at around 8am this morning.
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Fast food chain giving away free burgers on National Drive Thru Day
A POPULAR fast-food chain is giving away free burgers in celebration of National Drive-Thru Day. Burger King will give newly qualified drivers one free Whopper or Chicken Royale on Wednesday, July 24. Newly qualified drivers can redeem their
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Rogers stands out for Lions as Lymo clash is washed out
BEN Rogers struck his third fifty of the season and shared an important mid-innings stand with Bournemouth skipper Simon Woodruff before the ECB Southern Premier League derby at Lymington was washed out. The Lions had lost James Van Gool, Luke
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Prolific shoplifter taken off the streets in Christchurch
A PROLIFIC shoplifter has been jailed for nearly 20 weeks for theft offences at a Marks and Spencer store. On July 4, alcohol was stolen from a BP Marks and Spencer Store in Somerford Road, Christchurch. An investigation opened and a 40-year-old
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'Huge' birds of prey spotted in Poole Harbour
A RARE bird of prey was photographed at Poole Harbour. Martin Shaw, from Corfe Mullen, captured a pair of ‘amazing’ white-tailed eagles off the shore. The hobbyist photographer visited the harbour on Sunday, July 14, at around 6.30am to see
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'I didn't know he had a baseball bat until he started smashing the car'
NO arrests have been made following a road rage incident that went viral online. The video of a man smashing a car with a baseball bat has been widely circulated on social media. It was filmed in the area of Castle Lane West, near Castlepoint
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New vape bins launch at recycling centres across county
RESIDENTS will now be able to dispose of their electric cigarettes at locations around Dorset. Dorset Council has announced that its Household Recycling Centres will have dedicated bins for vapes and cigarettes. E-cigarettes are becoming increasingly
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Police say tackling violence against women is a 'priority' in Dorset
DORSET Police vow to tackle violence against women as new data shows it makes up 20 per cent of recorded crimes nationwide. In a national policing statement published on Tuesday, July 23, by the College of Policing and National Police Chiefs’ Council
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Poole's Paralympic star Alice used to fear crowds - now she relishes them
ALICE Tai is a Paralympic champion who has demonstrated that she is equally adept in front of the camera as she is in the pool. It has been some journey for an athlete who ran away from her first competition because of the crowd. The 25-year-old
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Arsenal boss Arteta’s thoughts ahead of Bournemouth friendly
ARSENAL boss Mikel Arteta has given his thoughts ahead of his side’s pre-season tour of America beginning with a game against Cherries on Wednesday. The Gunners have taken a young squad Stateside, with a host of first-team stars unavailable having
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Firefighters tackle heath fire at nature reserve
FIREFIGHTERS rushed to a Poole nature reserve after a blaze broke out on the heath. Fire crews were called to Bourne Valley nature reserve at 11.11pm on July 22 after reports of a fire on the heath. Two fire engines were sent along with a small
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Three Dorset Carpetright stores among those set to close
THREE Carpetright stores in Dorset will close their doors after the business went into insolvency. Stores in Christchurch, Poole and Dorchester are among more than 200 shops which will shut, after the company agreed a rescue deal with rival flooring
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Firefighters remain on scene of fire that engulfed 20 tonnes of hay and straw
FIREFIGHTERS remain on the scene of a fire that engulfed around 20 tonnes of hay and straw. Thirteen fire crews have been involved in tackling the blaze at a farm in Stalbridge, which the fire service was called to shortly before 9pm last night
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Police commissioner speaks out on violence against women
DORSET'S police and crime commissioner delivered the opening address at a conference tackling violence against women. The Office of Police and Crime Commissioner in Dorset organised and hosted the conference for educational professionals including
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Warning to Universal Credit claimants who could have payments stopped this summer
Universal Credit claimants have been warned their payments could be stopped if they fail to notify authorities about key changes to their circumstances. Those in receipt of Universal Credit have been told that they must inform the Department for
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Full list of every Carpetright store set to close following administration
Carpetright has been bought in a rescue deal by rival Tapi but will shut more than 200 stores and cut more than 1,000 jobs. It was announced on Monday that the flooring retailer Tapi had agreed to buy 54 Carpetright stores, two warehouses, the
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How you could earn extra Sainsbury's Nectar points as new car park rule announced
Sainsbury’s has announced a new change to their car parks across the UK, giving customers the chance to earn extra Nectar points. The supermarket has revealed motorists who drive Electric Vehicles (EVs) will now be able to “reap the benefit” of
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Developers vow to 'respect the needs' of hospice patients
DEVELOPERS seeking consent to build 30 homes on a greenfield site are vowing to preserve the "peace and tranquillity" of a neighbouring hospice. Stoneriver Homes and Belco Holdings say half the properties will be reserved for people aged over 55
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Rent in Dorset costs more than 40 per cent of average wage, figures reveal
NEW figures have revealed that the average rent in Dorset costs more than two-fifths of the area's median wage. Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show the average rent in Dorset was £965 a month in May. Separate data from the ONS
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Urgent appeal to find missing man last seen at Dorset beach
AN urgent appeal has been launched to find a missing man in Purbeck. Stephen Breen, aged 52, is believed to have last been in the area of South Beach in Studland during the evening of Monday, July 22. Inspector Wes Green, of Dorset Police,
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Bournemouth school pioneers virtual cycle training in the UK
STUDENTS at a Bournemouth school are the first in the country to take part in a new virtual cycling training session. Year seven pupils at The Bourne Academy trialled a programme created by Dr Dan Bishop from Brunel University, along with The Bikeability
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University honours Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra's chief executive
BOURNEMOUTH Symphony Orchestra’s (BSO) chief executive has received an award in recognition of his work. Dougie Scarfe OBE accepted an award from the University of Exeter for his 'commitment to breaking down barriers in classical music'. As
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Why we’re leaving Bournemouth
GROWING up here, I have seen Bournemouth change a lot over the last 30 years or so. And sadly not for the better. BCP uses “the coast with the most” as its marketing slogan, but they don’t actually qualify what “the most” is referring to: Is it
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Popular beach brand set to make its debut in Harrods
A FAMILY-run Dorset brand has made its debut in Harrods with its popular Brobes. Founded by Max Reynold in 2021, Beach Bum aims to 'encourage people to embrace the outdoors and enjoy the mental and physical benefits of being in nature'. Max
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Totem boards unveiled at commemorative event at Steamer Point
RESIDENTS held a commemorative event at Steamer Point to recognise its history and heritage with new totem boards revealed. Three new totem boards were officially unveiled at a commemorative event by Friars Cliff Residents Association (FCRA) which
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Foley: Cherries have ‘candidates’ to replace Solanke, but expect him to stay
BILL Foley says Cherries do have “two or three candidates” on their radar should Dominic Solanke leave this summer, but is hopeful the star striker will remain at the club. Solanke signed a new contract last year, tying him to the club until the
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‘Outstanding candidate’ – Shearer talks up Howe’s chances of England job
ALAN Shearer, the Premier League’s all-time record goalscorer, says nobody could stand in the way of Cherries legend Eddie Howe if he were approached to become England boss. Howe is the current bookmakers’ favourite to replace Gareth Southgate,
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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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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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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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'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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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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'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