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Coveted Jaguar E-Type goes to auction this week

A COVETED classic British sports car is going up for auction this week and is already attracting a lot of attention.  The 1968 Jaguar E Type 2+2 series will be going under the hammer at South Western Vehicle Auctions (SWVA) on Thursday, July 25

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Free ice cream to be given away in Bournemouth town centre - but get there early

FREE ice cream is to be given away at a Bournemouth shopping centre to celebrate a milestone.  Bobby's Parlour Coffee, Bakery & Ice Cream Shop will give away 100 free pots of ice cream to the first 100 guests on Sunday, July 28.  The business

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Town centre street drinkers become 'abusive' when confronted

STREET drinkers in Bournemouth town centre became “abusive” when confronted by a police officer on patrol.  Neighbourhood police officer Greg was in the Central Gardens on Tuesday afternoon, July 23, when he came across the street drinkers sat

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What BCP Council's new cabinet looks like as new leader is elected

NEW council leader Millie Earl has announced her new cabinet.  BCP’s councillors elected the 33-year-old Liberal Democrat as the authority’s fifth leader in five years at an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday evening, July 23.  Cllr Earl, the

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Accused ‘pimp’ enabled prostitutes but did not control, a court hears

AN ACCUSED ‘pimp’ enabled prostitutes to carry out sex work but did not control them, a court has heard. During the defence closing speech at Bournemouth Crown Court on July 23, a jury heard a man alleged to have controlled prostitutes was instead

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Man tried to stab victim in back of police car after plotting to kill him

A MAN tried to stab a man in the back of a police car after planning to kill him. Barry Mattingley, 70 and of no fixed abode, told officers he ‘wished he had stabbed his victim and was on a murder charge’. Prosecuting, James Tucker told Bournemouth

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Staff 'devastated' as cafe forced to close after 27 years

A POOLE café has announced it is closing after nearly 30 years of service. The Truckstop Café on Poole Quay has been forced to close for reasons ‘beyond its control’. The popular café will be closing its doors on August 2. Truckstop café

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In The Dock: Drink and drug drivers among the cases

THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: RHYS CURTIS MILLEN, 28 and of Beaufort Road in Bournemouth, admitted failing without reasonable excuse to comply with the requirements of a community order made by Poole Magistrates Court

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'Supervision needed for children'

RE Susan Appleby's letter in Saturdays Echo (July 20) I totally agree with her comments about cycling in Poole Park - especially the path around the cricket pitch. I was walking on this path about eight days ago totally enjoying the lovely

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‘I will never fly with TUI or Bournemouth Airport again’: Passengers stranded over UK

HOLIDAYMAKERS have been left furious after they were stranded across UK airports when TUI redirected flights from Bournemouth. Delays to the airline and restricted opening hours of Bournemouth Airport meant multiple flights have been redirected

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Sound of muskets to echo round town as militia marks anniversary

A TWO-day festival will celebrate the 25th anniversary of a town’s militia. Wimborne Militia will mark the occasion over the weekend of September 7 and 8, with their trademark red coats and jaunty hats filling the town. The militia will set

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Plans lodged for major new industrial estate that will be 'best-in-class'

PLANS have been lodged for a major new industrial estate in Poole. The 10-unit estate will create ‘flexible, highly sustainable and best-in-class’ industrial units at the land previously owned by Siemens off Sopers Lane. The 10.7-acre brownfield

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'Chop it down': Bournemouth couple fed up of oak tree

A BOURNEMOUTH couple has called on the council to cut down a large oak tree which they say has begun to crack their wall.  Christine Flood, 66, and Colin Flood, 73, have reached breaking point after spending the last 30 years calling for BCP Council

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Care home rated 'good' after improvements

A CARE home has improved to be rated as ‘good’. Portelet Manor Rest Home, in Florence Road, Boscombe, received the rating following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Previously, the rest home was rated as ‘requires improvement

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Plans for new foot and cycle bridge to 'revitalise' park

PLANS have been lodged for a new foot and cycle bridge to be installed over a river in Christchurch. BCP Council has applied for permission to build a bridge over the River Mude where it passes Watermans Park. The bridge is part of a project

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Plans for second church slammed as 'oppressive and ominous'

TOWN councillors have criticised ‘oppressive and ominous’ designs for a new church in Christchurch. The comments were made during a meeting of Christchurch Town Council’s planning and regulatory committee, with members concerned about proposed

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'Vibrant' and 'electrifying' reggae festival set to return to Bournemouth

A POPULAR reggae festival is set to return to Bournemouth with a ‘stellar line-up’. Bournemouth Reggae Weekender boasts an ‘electrifying’ line-up, a charity focus and ‘delicious’ rum. Taking place from July 26 to 28 at Kings Park, the event

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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,