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Pirates put one foot into KO Cup final with big win over Scorpions
POOLE Pirates put one foot into the Knockout Cup final with a resounding 60-29 win over Scunthorpe Scorpions. The semi-final first leg at Wimborne Road did not quite pass without any hitches, notably the water bowser breaking during an early track
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Motorcyclist left injured after crash with car
A MOTORCYCLIST has been left injured after emergency services attended a collision with a car. Police were called to Witchampton Lane, Wimborne, at the junction with B3078 at around 3pm on July 24 after reports of a crash. Officers attended
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‘Incredible experience’ - Gemma uses lessons learned in Vietnam for Bournemouth life
CHERRIES star Gemma McGuinness says she tries to bring things she learned whilst living in Vietnam into her life in England, reflecting on the spell as an “incredible experience”. Born on the coast in County Donegal, the Irish ace is about to enter
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Mystery crop circle appears in Dorset
A CROP circle has mysteriously appeared in a Dorset field with photographers flocking to capture the art. Lewis Johnstone and Calvin Carpenter were two talented drone photographers who caught a glimpse of the sight on July 21. Lewis, who is
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Jury sent out in ‘pimp’ trial over controlling Bournemouth prostitutes
THE JURY has been sent out to begin deliberations after a man has been accused of working as a ‘pimp’ and of controlling prostitutes in Bournemouth. Oliver Jovanovic has been facing trial at Bournemouth Crown Court alongside his cousin, Sebastian
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Man 'acts aggressively' to shop staff before 'stealing' goods
A MAN was “aggressive” to shop staff before making off with £175 of unpaid goods. The unknown man entered the Between the Lines shop in Lymington high street at around 3.35pm on Monday, July 15. Police say he became “verbally aggressive”
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Fraudulent QR codes spotted in Bournemouth car parks
FRAUDULENT QR codes have been spotted across Bournemouth car parks amid scams on payment metres. BCP Council and Bournemouth police are again warning the public after the fake payments are on the rise. The fake QR codes are placed over legitimate
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Major search operation to locate a missing diver
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Hewlett strikes late to earn Poole a draw at Downton
SUMMER signing Tom Hewlett spared Poole Town’s blushes with a late equaliser against Downton at The Nest. In a pre-season friendly against a side who compete two leagues below in the Wessex Premier, Hewlett’s goal secured Dolphins a 2-2 draw, adding
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Poole Comets take silver at British Club Championship
POOLE Comets cycle speedway club won silver at the prestigious British Club Championship in Hull. Having made the long trip north for the two-day event, Poole got off to a good start with Jamie Randall and Teddy Curtis going unbeaten to gain maximum
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Former Cherries chief scout Mike Corderoy dies aged 81
MIKE Corderoy, Cherries’ former chief scout, has died at the age of 81, the club have announced. Corderoy worked for the club from the mid-1990s until 2006, under managers Mel Machin and Sean O’Driscoll. Among the players identified during
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Search underway to locate missing diver in Swanage
A SEARCH is underway to locate a missing diver in Dorset. Emergency services received a report that a diver had gone missing off Swanage Bay on Tuesday, July 23. HM Coastguard is coordinating the search for the missing person; they were alerted
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Cherries reportedly considering move for Lorient goalkeeper
CHERRIES are reportedly “considering” making a move to sign Lorient goalkeeper Yvon Mvogo. French outlet L’Equipe claim Cherries are weighing up whether to bring the 30-year-old to England, following Lorient’s relegation from Ligue 1. Bill
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Review: Kasabian at 02 Academy Bournemouth
IT was an energetic, rowdy and raw performance from a band seemingly still on a high from their surprise set at Glastonbury last month. Kasabian upheld their reputation as a premier live band when they took to the stage at the 02 Academy in Bournemouth
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Controversial barge was ‘financial disaster and political stunt'
Campaigners have welcomed the decision not to renew the contract for the asylum seeker barge in Portland Harbour. The Home Office has announced that the government will end the use of the Bibby Stockholm barge for housing migrants as part of as
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The Libertines to conclude UK tour with Bournemouth performance
ROCK band The Libertines are set to close their upcoming UK tour with a performance in Bournemouth. Following the recent release of their new album All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade on April 5, they announced their UK and Irish tour. The spree
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Dorset care home residents delight in Filipino cultural experience
RESIDENTS of a dementia care home in Dorset experienced Filipino culture at a recent event. The group from Colten Care’s Fernhill in Longham ventured to Bournemouth's King's Park to partake in the Filipino Barrio Fiesta. Here, they enjoyed
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Businesses gather at Bournemouth University for regional roadshow
BUSINESS leaders from across Bournemouth and Dorset have assembled together at an event held at Bournemouth University. The Regional Roadshow, held at the university on July 16, was put together by the Great South West Pan-Regional Partnership
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Poole hospice patients enjoy day outing at Christchurch garden centre
RESIDENTS at a hospice care home in Poole have taken a trip to a garden centre in Christchurch. Lewis-Manning Hospice Care patients enjoyed a day outing to Stewarts Garden Centre thanks to the support of the centre and care home provider, Care
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Bike riding DJ 'excited to return' to Bournemouth
A BIKE riding drum and bass DJ is returning to Bournemouth. Dom Whiting’s Drum and Bass on the Bike will come to Bournemouth on Sunday, July 28, starting at 2pm from AFC Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium. Dubbed the ‘moving festival,’ this popular
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Midge Ure's UK tour to include Bournemouth performance this November
MIDGE Ure is set to perform in Bournemouth this November as part of a UK-wide tour. The announcement follows the music veteran's sold-out show at the Royal Albert Hall, which honoured his 70th birthday. The forthcoming 23-date Catalogue tour
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‘No-brainer’ - Cherries women further bolster squad with addition of Strippel
CHERRIES’ women have again added to their squad, with the addition of midfielder Ellie Strippel. The 23-year-old has previously played at the top of the women’s pyramid, in the Super League with Bristol City. Also taking in stints at Yeovil
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‘Have to hit them hard’ - Pirates face Scorpions in repeat of painful cup final loss
PROMOTER Danny Ford admits “I don’t think we will ever be able to erase the memories of that night” as Poole Pirates prepare to face Scunthorpe Scorpions in the Knockout Cup again. Last year, Pirates lost their grip of the trophy after a narrow
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Jamie sets fastest time so far at Upton Summer Series
JAMIE Grose set the fastest time of the Upton Summer Series so far with victory in race four. Now two thirds of the way through the 2024 series, only six age category positions look as if they have been won, with runners still fighting for the
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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