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Heartbroken family pay tribute to diver, 20, lost at sea
THE family of the diver who has gone missing near the Swanage coast have paid tribute to the 20-year-old. A huge search operation has been carried out to find Emily Sherwin, from Poole, who was out diving by Old Harry Rocks on Tuesday evening,
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RECAP: Drivers facing delays after incident on A31
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Man spits at police after pulling over car
A MAN spat at a police officer after he was pulled over. The motorist was in a white Ford Focus in Boscombe on Wednesday, July 24, when Dorset Traffic Cops spotted him. According to the officers, he was wanted for failing to appear in court
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Huijsen set to undergo Cherries medical ahead of transfer from Juventus
DEAN Huijsen is set to undergo a medical at Cherries ahead of a move from Juventus, the Daily Echo understands. A fee of €15million, equivalent to £12.6m, has been agreed, potentially rising to €18m. Personal terms have also been verbally agreed
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Nurse died after crash during family holiday in Greece
AN INQUEST has opened into the death of a woman who died while on holiday in Crete, Greece, with her family. Sarah Elizabeth Cameron, 46, was taken to hospital following a road traffic collision, where she sadly died. Area coroner for Dorset
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Paulsen impresses as New Zealand make winning start at Olympics
CHERRIES goalkeeper Alex Paulsen impressed as New Zealand made a winning start at the Paris Olympics. Paulsen played the full 90 minutes for former Watford defender Darren Bazeley’s side, as they sealed a 2-1 opening win over Guinea in Nice.
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Police hunt for man caught keying 10 cars including £85k Mercedes
POLICE are hunting a tourist dressed in pink flamingo shorts who keyed at least 10 cars while walking home from a beach. The serial vandal caused thousands of pounds worth of damage by scratching the parked cars in Alum Chine, Bournemouth.
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McKenna: Development squad’s trip to Spain ‘shows the direction the club is going’
GOALKEEPER Callan McKenna says he feels “lucky” to have been part of a pre-season away trip with Cherries’ development squad, adding: “It shows the direction that the club is going in.” Alan Connell’s side visited southern Spain for five days last
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Firefighters rescue injured motorcyclist after crash
FIREFIGHTERS rescued an injured motorcyclist and brought them to an area of safety after a crash with a car near Wimborne. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to Witchampton at 3.21pm on July 24 alongside Dorset Police and
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Group of four threaten public with broken bottle in town centre
A GROUP of four people were caught making threats to members of the public with one brandishing a broken bottle. Officers were called to Albert Road in Bournemouth shortly before 9am on Thursday, July 25 after reports of a disturbance. Police
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'Burglar' breaks window of shop while trying to get in
A MAN attempted to burgle a bike shop in Blandford. The man broke the windows of Offcamber Cycles in Salisbury Street when trying to break in between 10.45pm and 11pm on Tuesday, July 23. Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with
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£200,000 in grants given to organisations tackling cost-of-living crisis
A TOTAL of £200,000 in grants have been awarded to groups and charities to ease the cost-of-living crisis. Dorset Community Foundation has partnered with BCP Council for the BCP Food and Energy Fund to award grants to 32 projects across the conurbation
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Bournemouth nursery ‘exceptionally proud’ of ‘outstanding’ Ofsted
A BOURNEMOUTH nursery has been rated ‘outstanding’ with staff praised as “highly skilled” and “extremely knowledgeable”. Park School Nursery, in Queens Park South Drive in Bournemouth, celebrated its first inspection since extending its age range
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WATCH: Notorious shoplifting seagull caught in the act in Weymouth
A SHOPLIFTING seagull has been caught red-beaked stealing crisps from a Weymouth store. The business has had to take action against their bird-brained thief who has persistently targeted the crisp shelf near the shop's entrance. Staff at Central
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'Very intoxicated' man banned from entering area of Bournemouth for 24 hours
A MAN has been issued a dispersal notice after being seen ‘highly intoxicated’ near student accommodation. Police officers were called to an area outside Bournemouth University accommodation blocks after reports of a drunk man causing issues.
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Police continue to search for missing diver as coastguard stand down search
THE SEARCH for a missing diver in Dorset has been stood down by coastguard ‘pending any further information’, but Dorset Police are still carrying out searches. The diver was first reported missing off the coast of Swanage at 6pm on July 23.
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Have you seen Jack? Police issue missing persons appeal for Dorset teen
A MISSING person appeal has been launched for a teenager with links to Bournemouth and Poole. UPDATE: Jack has now been found, Dorset Police have confirmed. Jack Adams, also known as Grace, 17 was last seen in Weymouth town on the afternoon
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Semenyo strikes to earn Cherries a deserved draw against Arsenal in LA
ANTOINE Semenyo came off the bench to find the net as Cherries deservedly earned a draw with Arsenal in Los Angeles. Trailing at half-time to a Fabio Vieira strike at LA Galaxy’s Dignity Health Sports Park, Cherries created some good opportunities
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6 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are on the lookout for their forever homes
Several pets in Dorset are looking for their forever homes, including at the Ashley Heath Animal Centre. Located on the border with Hampshire, the centre offers care for its animals in rural surroundings. A few animals from the centre are listed
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£12,000 fundraising goal set by Bournemouth law firm for dog charity
A BOURNEMOUTH-based law firm has launched a charity partnership with an assistance dog charity. Steele Raymond selected Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs as its new charity partner after an internal staff poll. The law firm has set a fundraising
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New council website launched for housing programme
A NEW web page has been unveiled to mark the launch of a housing programme in the Dorset Council area. The authority said its Home In On Housing programme will deliver it housing strategy, helped by the new website where residents can read about
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Everything to know for Swanage Carnival 2024: Activities, procession and more
Swanage Carnival is back for 2024 and is set to once again showcase a wide variety of games, competitions and entertainment. Taking place from Saturday, July 27 to Saturday, August 3 various activities will be occurring around the town. Swanage
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Dorset brewer backs small business
BLANDFORD brewer Hall and Woodhouse has invested in a small business to support its mission to help it out. Poundbury-based Holidaymaker was created in 2020 and is an app created to drive revenue, boost brand loyalty and increase repeat business
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Pre-season: Cherries 1-1 Arsenal - as it happened
5:53am That's all for now. Thanks for following along. 5:51am
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Christchurch as you have likely never seen it before
Christchurch, nestled along the picturesque coastline of Dorset, boasts a rich history and charming character. Let's soar through the skies and explore Christchurch from above in the mid-2000s. Imagine yourself in a light aircraft, gently buzzing
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Wimborne Road Cemetery whispers tales of a bygone era
Located in the the bustling seaside town of Bournemouth lies a tranquil sanctuary - Bournemouth Cemetery on Wimborne Road. Its weathered headstones and sprawling lawns whisper tales of a bygone era, etching a profound history onto the very fabric
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Millions of pounds to be allocated to various regeneration projects
MILLIONS of extra pounds are to be given to various regeneration projects in Boscombe. BCP Council accepted £6.79m in February 2023 that would be used to refurbish the Royal Arcade and redevelop it into offices and a food hall. But earlier
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Thousands expected at popular Bournemouth concert returning this weekend
FOR the thousands of its fans, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s Proms in the Park is two nights of good memories, fantastic sound and pure fun. The always very popular event will be returning this year in Meyrick Park on Friday, July 26, kicking
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Charity founder to host free sessions at Poole restaurant
A POOLE restaurant has teamed up with a charity founder to host its free weekly mental health and wellbeing session. Compassion in Business founder Nigel Kilpatrick will lead the sessions called So Talk at Rockwater in Branksome. Nigel brings
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Vegans demand council axe meat and dairy
VEGANS have demanded BCP Council change its food policy to create strictly plant-based meals. Activists told councillors that cutting out meat and dairy products from diets would signal a commitment from the authority to take action on climate
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Quirky clothing store forced to chain mannequins after attempted theft
A QUIRKY clothing store has been forced to chain its display mannequins after an attempted theft. Jamboree & Kooky Too in Southbourne is known for its variety of stock and unique, colourful display mannequins. Co-owner, Ruth Perry, spent a
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Boy left with brain damage after serious crash near school
A FUNDRAISER has been set up for a schoolboy who was left in life-threatening condition after being struck by a car on his way to school. Archie Evans, 14, was cycling on Huntick Road in Lytchett Matravers at 7.44am on June 19 when he was involved
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Town councillors accused of having 'attitude of apathy’ in role
CHRISTCHURCH town councillors have been accused of showing an ‘attitude of apathy’ and failing to ‘step up to the plate’ for residents. The concerns were raised by councillor Avril Coulton, who feared the reputation and effectiveness of Christchurch
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Fleet of electric vehicles secured by meal delivery service
A READY meal provider is taking steps to reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment. The Christchurch branch of Wiltshire Farm Foods has acquired a fleet of Electric Vehicles (EVs) for its delivery of meals to some of society’s most vulnerable
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Police launch new online contact method with victims of crime
A NEW initiative by Dorset Police has been met with positive feedback from victims of crime. The regional force has announced a new contact method for victims of crime using Enhanced Video Response (EVR). Victims can now opt to speak to a police
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New show will celebrate the music and magic of Lionel Richie and Diana Ross
A NEW show celebrating the music and magic of Lionel Richie and Diana Ross is heading to Bournemouth Pavilion. Endless Love – The Show is described as a hit-packed, electrifying and emotional rollercoaster, guaranteed to get audiences on their
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In The Dock: Man found with axe among the cases
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: GARETH RICHARD DANNY BUGLER, 44 and of Anson Close in Ringwood, admitted failing without reasonable excuse to comply with a community requirement of a suspended sentence order made by
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Bournemouth hospital the first in country to trial new technology for heart failure
University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) has tested a new technology for patients with heart failure. The cardiology team at UHD's Royal Bournemouth Hospital is the first in England to trial new technology which could reduce the stay for patients admitted