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Bournemouth teen wins big at Prague Dance World Cup
A BOURNEMOUTH teenager has been named the fourth best in the world for his category in the international Dance World Cup 2024. Tyler Vandevelde won the title of fourth under 18, male acro soloist in the world at the competition hosted in Prague
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Young defender Tonks seals National League South loan switch
YOUNG defender Finn Tonks has joined Torquay United on a six-month loan deal. The full-back links up with the Gulls in National League South, under boss Paul Wotton. Winchester-born Tonks, 19, recently signed a new contract with Cherries and
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Public appeal to find next of kin of Bournemouth man
A PUBLIC appeal to find the next of kin of a man in his 60s who died in Bournemouth has been launched by the coroner for Dorset. The coroner is looking for the public’s help to find the next of kin of Paul May, who was 68 years old. Mr May
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Hat-trick for Munn earns Wimborne win at Ham Rec
CAMERON Munn scored a hat-trick as Wimborne Town continued their pre-season preparations with a 4-1 win over Hamworthy Recreation. Both clubs achieved promotion last season, Wimborne returning to Southern League South Premier Division, while Ham
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Police renew appeal for missing teenager who may be sleeping rough in Poole
THE police have renewed their appeal to find a missing teenager who is believed to be in Poole. UPDATE: Dorset Police have confirmed that Jack has now been found, and thanked those for sharing its appeal. Jack Adams, also known as G, was reported
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RECAP: Firefighters tackle engine fire
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Arteta: Arsenal got what they ‘expected’ from Cherries friendly
ARSENAL boss Mikel Arteta says his side got what they “expected” from their friendly against Cherries. Goals from Fabio Vieira and Antoine Semenyo saw the contest end 1-1 in Los Angeles, before the Gunners won a penalty shootout to round off proceedings
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Dorset police officers sent to Paris for Olympics
TWO police officers from Dorset are in Paris to provide security at the Olympics. PD Jeff and handler PC Hillier, of Dorset Police, were hand picked by the French authorities for the global event. The pair have already been assisting with
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RECAP: A31 partially blocked after three car crash
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'There was concern we'd never find the murder victim's head'
THERE were concerns the decapitated head of murder victim Simon Shotton would never be found, a detective has revealed. Senior investigating officer (SIO) Neil Third said without the convicted murderer revealing the head’s location, parts of it
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Heat health alert issued for whole of Dorset
A HEAT health alert has been issued for the whole of Dorset next week. Despite what has been a miserable, wet and cold summer, the UK Health Security Agency has warned residents across the county and south west of rising temperatures. A yellow
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Boughen to guest for Poole with Thomsen out injured
TEENAGER Ashton Boughen has been drafted in to guest for Poole Pirates in their two upcoming fixtures. Poole head north to face Glasgow Tigers at Ashfield tonight (7.30pm), before stopping off on their way home at Workington Comets tomorrow afternoon
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Cherries announce two-year partnership with property developer LEOS
CHERRIES have signed a two-year partnership with LEOS International, to become the club’s official sleeve sponsor of the men’s first team. It follows the news that Asian gambling company bj88 will be the club’s new front-of-shirt sponsor. LEOS
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Which roads will be closed as Swanage Carnival returns
THE south coast’s premier carnival is set to return this weekend – with a range of road closures and diversions in place across the week. Closures begin today, July 26, ahead of the festivities getting underway tomorrow, July 27. The eastern
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Wimborne's Will wins silver medal at international schools event
WIMBORNE ACs Will Langridge stepped up to represent England in the Schools' International under-17 track and field event in Carmarthen, coming away with a silver medal. Langridge is a specialist triple jumper and earned his place as a result of
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Electricity pylon catches fire at campsite
AN ELECTRICITY pylon caught alight at a Swanage campsite, with firefighters and the electricity board called. The fire service arrived at Washpond Lane, Herston shortly before 1am on July 26 after reports of an incident involving an electricity
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Pair jailed after 'ferocious' killing in Boscombe
THE man who murdered and dismembered 49-year-old Simon Shotton has been jailed for life. Benjamin Atkins, 49, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 19 years. His co-defendant, Debbie Pereira, has been sentenced to four
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Fight breaks out at cinema leaving two injured
A FIGHT that broke out at a cinema left two men injured. Paramedics were called to the Odeon cinema at BH2 in Exeter Road, Bournemouth town centre on Thursday afternoon, July 25. Footage captured by a resident shows a man being punched to
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Man who killed and dismembered lodger is sentenced
3:07pm These were the commendations given by The Honourable Mrs Justice Stacey in her sentencing remarks: "This case
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'No-one other than students wants to live in Bournemouth town centre'
Where are our police? Antisocial behaviour in Bournemouth is so prevalent now that even when reporting it to police, it is received with little interest! I recently witnessed a young man throw a woman to the ground where she lay unconscious
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Hundreds of 'disgusting' dog poo reports made in BCP area
NEARLY 500 reports of dog excrement in public areas were reported by members of the public in the last two years in the BCP area. New data has revealed that there were 451 complaints of dog poo in public areas since 2023. Between 2022 and 2024
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Father and son duo complete 3,400 mile ride through Europe
A FATHER and son duo have completed a mammoth 3,400-mile ‘reverse pilgrimage’ cycle ride from Cyprus to Canterbury. Geoff Sherwood, 68, was joined by son Will, 29, from St Luke's Church in Parkstone set off in May on the grueling challenge.
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Art therapy launch event to happen in Bournemouth
A BOURNEMOUTH-based art therapy group has gained charitable status. Untapped will launch as a charity with an event called Art Battle Bournemouth on Sunday, July 28 at Canvas Loft Bar in Poole Hill, Bournemouth town centre. Providing art
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Thousands of Dorset badgers 'marked for slaughter', say trust
THOUSANDS of badgers in Dorset are set to be culled to tackle a disease it spreads to cattle. Wildlife charity the Badger Trust said 2,169 badgers are “marked for slaughter” in the county as part of this year’s slaughter. Badgers also suffer
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Sandbanks neighbourhood plan formally accepted
BCP Council has formally accepted the Sandbanks neighbourhood plan. The local authority has accepted the result of a referendum held earlier this month for the plan which will ultimately give Sandbanks residents more say and power on the future
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Plans lodged for self-service car wash at supermarket petrol station
PLANS have been lodged to install a self-service jet wash for car washing at a supermarket petrol station. Tesco has applied to add the new service to its petrol station at Tower Park in Yarrow Road, Poole. A design and access statement, submitted
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Mothers and midwifes set for 'brighter future' with opening of new maternity unit
A NEW maternity and neonatal unit in Bournemouth is set to provide an ‘enhanced, modern, and updated birthing environment’ for expecting parents. The new unit is set to open at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital’s BEACH building in April 2025.
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'Tears came flooding' - Poole rugby star Amy relishing her Olympic return
THREE years on from Olympic disappointment, Amy Wilson-Hardy is relishing her Paris 2024 reprieve. The Poole-born star was part of Team GB's first ever rugby sevens squad at Rio 2016, finishing in a heartbreaking fourth place before a stress fracture
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‘Shut them up’ – Ford thrilled with big win over Scunthorpe after ‘fighting words’
DANNY Ford says “there were a few fighting words” before and during Poole Pirates’ Knockout Cup semi-final against Scunthorpe Scorpions, adding: “We’ve certainly shut them up now.” Pirates’ two-year reign as cup holders was ended in the final by
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Look back at predecessor of fan-favourite festival
Fordingbridge Festival took place last week, and to mark the occasion the Echo invites readers on a journey to look back at one of its forerunners. The Fordingbridge Show was a dazzling display of rural revelry, a heady mix of history, horsepower
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When French market took over town
The delightful aromas and tastes of France could be sensed in the air above Ringwood, marking the start of the town's vibrant 10-day festival with the arrival of a charming French market. A bustling scene unfolded on July 2, 2004, as numerous vendors
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External auditor finds 'significant weaknesses' remain at BCP Council
EXTERNAL auditors have found some “significant weaknesses” remain at BCP Council one year on from a highly critical report. Grant Thornton UK LLP has re-expressed concern at the local authority’s medium-term financial plan, but said just one concern
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Dorset loses position as seventh safest county - as shoplifting reaches record high
DORSET has dropped down the league table for the safest counties, according to data from the Office for National Statistics. The county has dropped down a space from seventh to eight safest in England and Wales for reported crime, excluding fraud
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Thugs target food charity with attacks on vans - leaving families without food
THUGS who have been targeting a Bournemouth food charity have potentially prevented 150 families from eating for a week. This is the stark warning from the West Howe-based food charity Hope for Food after both their delivery van and community
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Free seats being given away on Jet2 flights from Bournemouth Airport
CHILDREN flying from Bournemouth Airport with Jet2 next summer are being offered a free seat onboard the planes. The package holiday firm, which will start flying from Hurn next February, is giving away millions of free child place holidays.
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Music enthusiast sets up concert in memory of mum
A MUSIC enthusiast has organised a concert in memory of his mum by fundraising for Dementia Research. Steven Heald, 60, convinced acid jazz band The Brand New Heavies, to play in Bournemouth and donate all profits to the cause. Steven’s love