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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
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Manhunt brought to end after woman is assaulted
A MAN has been arrested following a search for somebody who assaulted a woman. Drones were sent out in Canford Heath on July 12 to search for a culprit who had fled after a woman was injured in Chaldon Road. While on the scene, officers arrested
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Car park could close next week for maintenance work
A CAR park could close next week while essential repairs are carried out. Ferndown Town Council has warned the town’s residents and visitors that Upper car park, near the leisure centre, may be closed temporarily. The council’s spokesman
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A 'premium' country pub with an 'outdoor focus'
A PREMIUM country pub with a ‘beautiful’ garden is Pub of the Week. Located in the New Forest, The White Buck celebrates music, art and ‘good food’. (Image: The White Buck) The pub is inside a large country house just a mile away from
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Administrators sell off construction firm's assets
ADMINISTRATORS are making progress on selling a business's assets after its chief executive fell ill. D&P Lovell Limited, based in Swanage, went into administration in November owing £3.572m, including £2.37m to around 135 unsecured creditors
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Chippy that closed because of cycle lanes among five businesses gone in July
HERE are five businesses that have closed in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and parts of east Dorset in July. Ferndown Fish and Chips The chippy in Wimborne Road East was forced to close after a year of bad business created by the construction
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Age bracket most hurt in Dorset crashes revealed - and it isn't teenagers
DRIVERS aged between 30 to 34 are most likely to have injuries in a crash, Dorset Police’s data shows. A total of 3,064 people were injured in crashes on the county’s roads between January 2023 and March 2024, of which 35 people were killed.
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'Convicted murderer could have not done it without help of girlfriend'
THE man who murdered and dismembered 49-year-old Simon Shotton has been jailed for life, with a minimum term of 19 years. Benjamin Atkins, 49, was told the violence he inflicted upon Mr Shotton was ‘ferocious and unnecessary’, and would have caused
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Brazilian restaurant applies to sell alcohol
A BRAZILIAN restaurant in Bournemouth has applied to sell alcohol. The owners of Brazuka in Holdenhurst Road have submitted a new premises licence application to BCP Council. The application requests permission for alcohol sales, for consumption