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Cricket club inspected by hygiene officials
A NUMBER of cafés, pubs, restaurants and takeaways across Dorset and the New Forest have been handed new food hygiene ratings recently. Each week, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) inspects businesses across the country, assessing hygiene and safety
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40 road closures happening in BCP next week
THE following roadworks are being carried out within the BCP Council area by the council and various utility companies the week beginning Monday, July 29: Ashley Road – junction with Holdenhurst Road to railway bridge. Temporary road closure on
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KFC franchisee with 11 Dorset restaurants falls into administration owing £38m
SEVERAL KFC restaurants in Dorset have been sold to a London-based firm after their previous owners went into administration, owing more than £38m. Franchises in the Dolphin Centre, Winton High Street, Ashley Road in Parkstone, Jubilee Close in
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Morebus give away huge sum to hospital's charity
MOREBUS is turbo-charging its support for University Hospitals Dorset’s charity by gifting £50,000. UHD’s charity was announced as the Poole-based bus operator’s official good cause for 2024 and 2025 earlier this year, committing itself to two
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Chippy owner batters for the last time as iconic shop closes
A FISH and chip shop owner has battered for the last time after first joining the restaurant aged 13. After 25 years of being at the heart of the Christchurch community, Vicky Hardwick, 38, has closed Captain Cod for good. She has been the
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Nursery ‘deeply disappointed’ after Ofsted raise safeguarding concerns
A NURSERY is “deeply disappointed” after Ofsted raised safeguarding concerns in a recent report. Tops Day Nursery, on Denmark Lane in Poole, was told to improve by the education watchdog after concerns were reported about a member of staff on May
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In The Dock: Woman stole Rolex from pawn shop
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: LOREN WINTERS, 33 and of Northbrook Road in Swanage, admitted possession of an offensive weapon in a private place, namely an extendable baton in Northbrook Road in Swanage on July 16.
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How will Olympic swimming work at Paris 2024? Everything you need to know
Swimming at the Olympics has produced a long list of British sporting icons during its history. From Anita Lonsbrough, to Mark Foster and Adam Peaty, countless British swimmers have become household names. Tokyo 2020 saw Team GB secure their
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Wallet containing cash and documents handed into police in town centre
A WALLET containing cash and documents was handed into police in the town centre. Members of the Bournemouth south neighbourhood policing team, PC Stu and PCSO Harold were on patrol around the town centre, seafront and pier on Saturday, July 27
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Camp Bestival 2024 gets underway in a haze of sun and music
CAMP BESTIVAL has got off to a roaring start this sunny weekend. The festival has returned to Lulworth Castle and promises a dazzling show as it celebrates its 16th year. Festivalgoers dressed head to toe in vibrant outfits flocked through
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Stolen moped and motorcycle recovered
A MOPED and motorcycle that were stolen were recovered. The pair of two-wheeled modes of transport were stolen in Bournemouth, but officers from Christchurch and Bournemouth were able to recover them in Iford and Somerford. The force received
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Police reiterate warning over scam QR codes on car park signs
POLICE in Poole have reiterated warnings over fake QR codes placed in car parks to trick customers into entering bank details on a scam website. The Poole neighbourhood policing team echoed the warning of BCP Council and colleagues across the conurbation
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BSO's Proms weekend is an extravaganza and the greatest event of them all
The musicians of the world-beating Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra are nothing if not versatile. From the smallest community hall in a far flung corner of a 10,000 square mile geographical area, to home at Poole Lighthouse or the Royal Festival
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Poole star Ellie eyes Olympic medal despite weight disadvantage
ELLIE Aldridge will channel her sailing smarts to overcome the heavier hitters as she sets her sights on a medal at Paris 2024. Formula Kite makes its Olympic debut as a discipline and Aldridge goes into the Games as one of the more experienced
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What are the serving rules for badminton at the Olympics? How it works
The 2024 Olympic Games have begun and badminton is one of the many sports that you might tune in to. As the Olympic Games has such a range of different sports, including some that aren’t usually widely televised, you might find yourself watching
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From rural farming village to Bournemouth suburb
Kinson enjoys a history dating back to Saxon times. Originally known as Cyneston, it was a thriving farming community due to its fertile land along the River Stour. Kinson was part of the larger parish of Canford Magna during the Saxon and Medieval
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Family funeral directors fundraise in memory of former chairman
A FAMILY funeral directors has raised over £1000 for charity in memory of its former chairman, Peter Douch. Douch Family Funeral Directors raised the funds for the rotary clubs of Wimborne and Gros Islet on the Caribbean Island of St Lucia, where
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Former Royal Marine who created animal sanctuary shortlisted for award
A FORMER Royal Marine who created a transformational animal sanctuary after losing his military dog has been shortlisted for a prestigious award. James Hill has been recognised in the Soldiering On Awards for his work at The Pawseidon Canine Rehabilitation
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Try this four-mile Dorset walk taking in a Bronze Age landmark
Owned by the National Trust and managed together with Natural England, Holt Heath covers just under two square miles. On high ground, with intermittent distant views as far as coastal multistorey properties, the National Nature Reserve (NNR) and
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Plans lodged that will 'refresh and improve' historic pub
PLANS have been lodged for a revamp at a historic pub that will help ‘refresh and improve’ the watering hole. Hall and Woodhouse have submitted proposals to BCP Council for minor adjustments to the Lord Nelson on Poole Quay. This includes kitchen
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Youth hub years in the making finally opens
A YOUTH hub that has been years in the making has finally been opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony. New Milton town mayor Alvin Reid cut the ribbon to officially open the new Ashley Youth Hub on behalf of New Milton Town Council at the recreation
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Motion to call for more funding for children's hospice care passed
A MOTION calling for more funding for children’s hospice care and to guarantee funding includes the last six weeks of palliative care was passed unanimously at a meeting of full council. The motion, brough forward by the Liberal Democrats, asked
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'I will not be returning to Weymouth and will tell my friends with kids to stay away'
I HAVE just spent a week in Weymouth with my two small children and have found everyone very friendly and helpful. However I will not return and will be advising my friends with young children to stay away. The reason for this is the horses
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Iraola ‘happy’ with Cherries’ improved display against Arsenal
ANDONI Iraola was left “happy” with his side’s performance as they stepped up their level to earn a 1-1 draw with Arsenal. Three days earlier, Cherries had been held to the same score by League One Wrexham in a Santa Barbara. But they looked
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Cracknell: Aldridge and team can have 'siege mentality' at Olympics
CHRISTCHURCH'S Matt Aldridge and the men’s four should use their demotion to fuel a tilt for gold at Paris 2024, said double Olympic champion James Cracknell. The men’s eight and the men’s pair have taken priority over the men’s four, which Cracknell
