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PICTURES: 17th century Spanish ship docks at Poole Quay
A 17-CENTURY ship has docked on Poole Quay showcasing a floating museum with real life sailors. The Galeón Andalucía has been brought to the town by the Poole BID and Poole Harbour Commissioners to draw in visitors and enrich the waterfront with
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Cherries announce signing of highly-rated centre-back
CHERRIES have completed the signing of highly-rated centre-back Dean Huijsen. The 19-year-old arrives from Juventus, after a successful loan spell at Roma last season, penning a six-year contract with Cherries. The fee is believed to be an
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Dog rescued in hot car and struggling deer saved from 30 degree heat
A DEHYDRATED deer was hospitalised and a struggling dog was rescued from a hot caravan. Police officers from the Dorset Police Rural Crime Team found a deer stumbling on the road. The animal was taken to Moyles Court Wildlife Hospital where
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Missing child found on beach after search by emergency services
6:37pm A spokesperson for the National Police Air Service (NPAS) said: "At 1524hrs on Tuesday 30 July 2024, a police helicopter
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SWEP activated in BCP after 'huge spikes' in temperatures
A SEVERE Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been triggered across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole amid high temperatures. The SWEP, activated by BCP Council and partners, is issued to support people experiencing homelessness. Homelessness
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Power cut affecting two areas
A POWER cut is affecting two villages in Dorset. The outage was first reported at 12.45pm in the villages of Shitterton and Bere Regis. It’s believed to be affecting 11 postcodes, including nine customers, according to the energy provider
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Man steals parasol and plunges it through glass door at a theatre
MAN causes £300 worth of damage to Bournemouth theatre after smashing a glass door with a parasol. Between 4.30am and 4.45am on Monday July 29, 2024, a man broke a parasol from its stand and used it to damage the glass door of the Pavilion Theatre
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Lane blocked after 'multi vehicle incident' on A31
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Shock as McFly drummer visits local barbers ahead of gig
A BARBER was left shocked when McFly drummer, Harry Judd, sat in his chair ahead of the band’s Camp Betsival concert. Andy Pritchett, owner of Barnet’s Barbers in Wareham, recognised the drummer when he walked in on Friday, July 26. The pop
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Van Gool back on track to earn Lions a much-needed victory
TEENAGER James Van Gool put a poor run of batting form behind him by scoring 63 to help Bournemouth to a much-needed ECB Southern Premier League victory over basement club Havant at Chapel Gate. The young South African had made only seven runs
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Dog owners issued urgent heatstroke warning as temperatures could hit 32C
Dog owners have been issued an urgent warning by experts as temperatures rise and pets become more at risk of suffering from heatstroke. The warning comes as the Met Office has forecasted temperatures as high as 30C for parts of the country this
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PHOTOS: Swanage Carnival 2024 sees parade take to the streets in style
THOUSANDS turned out in the shining sun as colours filled the streets of Swanage at its annual carnival. Swanage Carnival is one of the premier carnivals across the south coast – and this year’s was no different. The Flintstones paraded alongside
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No arrests made after viral road rage incident
POLICE are continuing to investigate a road rage incident that went viral online. The video of a man smashing a car with a baseball bat in Bournemouth was widely circulated on social media. The footage was filmed in the area of Castle Lane
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Thunderstorm warning extended in BCP area
A THUNDERSTORM warning has been brought forward – potentially ending the brief spell of sunshine even sooner. The Met Office has moved the start of its yellow thunderstorm warning from 12pm on Wednesday, July 31 until the end of Thursday, August
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Met Office extends BCP thunderstorm warning to include extra day
A thunderstorm warning affecting Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has been extended by the Met Office to include the end of July. Yesterday (Monday, July 29) the forecaster issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for the whole of Dorset and much
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Cherries launch home kit for new season - with nod to iconic promotion kit
CHERRIES have released their new home kit for the upcoming Premier League season. The kit pays tribute to the 2014/15 season, which saw the club reach the highest level of English football for the first time. It features a gold pinstripe, as
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Two people hospitalised after medical incident in Bournemouth
TWO people were hospitalised after a medical incident prompted an emergency response in Bournemouth. Police and the ambulance service were alerted to the scene at The Suncliff Hotel where two people were found with injuries needing medical assistance
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‘Never been better’ – Havelock hails Pirates after ‘total domination’
GARY Havelock believes Poole Pirates have never been better since dropping down into the Championship than they are right now. Pirates look well set to top the league standings, having won nine and drawn one of their 10 meetings this season.
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Driver so drunk he 'tried to start car with glasses'
A DRINK driver was seen trying to start his car with his glasses case before being caught more than three times over the legal limit. Christopher Moorhouse, 62, was at a petrol station where concerns were expressed about his behaviour. Police
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Hour-by-hour weather forecast for today amid 'heat health alert'
TEMPERATURES are set to rise to 30C on Tuesday amid what the UK government has called a ‘heat health alert’. Baking sunshine will bask down on Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole today with thousands of holidaymakers and residents expected to
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'Sleep-deprived' man hurled abuse and swung axe at pedestrian
A man was warned by his partner on a video call to dodge an axe being swung at him. He was also subjected to abuse after crossing the road in front of a man, leading to an altercation. Carly West, 45, of Puxey Lane in Puxey appeared before
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Drivers warned of £2,500 fines for wearing sunglasses as 32C heatwave hits
Motorists in the UK have been warned they could face fines of up to £2500 for getting behind the wheel while wearing sunglasses this summer. The warning comes as the Met Office have forecasted temperatures as high as 30C for parts of the country
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'Stolen' motorbikes tear through Poole cause residents' 'distress'
MOTORBIKES being ridden in an “anti-social manner” were found dumped in a Poole road. Police officers in Poole recovered three stolen motorbikes in Rossmore on Monday afternoon, July 29. Two of the bikes were seized by the police having been
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Thousands turned out for 96th carnival of its kind
Thousands lined the streets of Christchurch as the town kicked off its 96th annual carnival with a bang 20 years ago. That year's Disney-themed extravaganza saw a clash of titans as Captain Hook and his crew battled for glory against the likes
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UK to get heatwave temperatures today as regions to reach more than 30C
Today (Tuesday, July 30) much of England and Wales are expected to see temperatures top 30C. It's set to be a generally dry day with lots of sunshine that will develop into a warm day for many with the heat peaking in southern England and Wales
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Plans for former funeral home next to naturist swingers spa
A FORMER funeral directors’ place that was next to ‘the south coast’s premiere venue for naturist swingers’ could become a dance studio. The old Co-Operative Funeralcare in Windham Road in Springbourne, Bournemouth closed about four years ago.
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Bournemouth town centre studio flat sells through auction
A STUDIO flat in Bournemouth town centre has sold through auction. On a 250-year lease from 2005, with a ground rent of £60 per annum, the property in Bath Road’s Pine Grange had a guide price of £75,000 - £80,000. It was among 165 lots listed
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Dorset man selected for Paralympics
A MAN from Dorset has been selected to represent the UK at this year’s Paralympics in Paris. Jack Eyers, a member of Wimborne Paddlesport and Poole Harbour Canoe Club, will compete in the VL3 category for athletes with full function of their arms
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Everything you need to know as Galeón Andalucía arrives at Poole Quay
A 17th-century Spanish galleon is set to be arriving at Poole Quay where people will be able to go on board. Galeón Andalucía serves as a floating museum as well as a full-size replica vessel. Jacqui Rock, Poole BID lead, said: "We are excited
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Iraola outlines his ambitions for the new season at Cherries
ANDONI Iraola refused to set any “long-term goals” as he discussed his hopes for the upcoming season at Cherries. In his first campaign at the helm, Cherries finished 12th in the Premier League, achieving a club-record 48 points in the process.
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Six months of travel chaos as new double cycle lane to be installed
SIX months of travel disruption is expected along a busy Poole route when work on a new double cycle lane and bus lane begins. Planned work along Ringwood Road through Poole including a new two-way protected cycle lane on the eastern side of Ringwood
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£15m worth of breaches at BCP Council, documents show
BCP COUNCIL breached more than £15m worth of financial regulations last year, documents show. The breaches, spanning the financial year 2023/24, include unfinished contracts, improper contract tender processes and officer who was unaware of the
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Distraught couple hire expensive pet detective after dog is killed by car
DISTRAUGHT pet owners spent more than £2,000 on a professional pet detective to help find the culprit who hit their dog. Colin Butcher has been hired by Bournemouth couple Ian Clague, 62, and Dominika Sojka, 34, to bring justice for their designer
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Woman sexually assaulted at recreation ground
A WOMAN was put in hospital after a reported serious sexual assault. The woman in her 30s was in Poole General Hospital shortly before 6am on Sunday, July 28 with injuries to her face and wrist. She told people at the hospital that she had
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Man vows to never return to Bournemouth after ear bitten off at gig
A MAN has said he will never return to Bournemouth after an attacker bit his ear off at a Razorlight concert. Matt Tate, 44, said he could not look in the mirror after more than a quarter of his ear was bitten off in the unprovoked attack.
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Man reviving Dorset streets with 'extreme gardening'
AN ‘EXTREME gardener’ is reviving Dorset streets one plant at a time through free labour. Joel, 28, has become popular on social media for his videos dressed in a yellow jumpsuit, drinking wine and restoring community spaces. Since sharing
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Town councillors vote against policy which ‘promotes good governance’
A NUMBER of Christchurch town councillors have voted against a policy which ‘guides and promotes good governance’. Councillors Gillian Jarvis, David Jones, Christine Lunn and Stuart Perry voted against adopting the Dignity At Work Policy and signing
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Works to revamp supermarket could take place in autumn
WORKS to revamp a supermarket in Parkstone are planned to take place this autumn. Waitrose is keen to complete the refurbishment at its store in Ashley Road between September and November. As reported, Waitrose has submitted a planning application
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PICTURES: A weekend at Camp Bestival 2024
THOUSANDS of festival-goers basked in the sunlight while watching their favourite acts bring the musical event to life. The festival had something for everyone, children were put to work by building their wooden playhouses, and cultural performances
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Hospice charity welcomes three new trustees
A CHRISTCHURCH-based hospice charity has welcomed three new trustees. Macmillan Caring Locally (MCL), which is celebrating its golden anniversary, welcomed the arrival of Dr Karen Rees, Peter West and Ann Allen to the site at Christchurch Hospital
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In The Dock: Teen in court for indecent images of children
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: PAUL SPILLAR, 45 and of Southampton, admitted six counts of theft from a shop after stealing items to the value of £32.05 from Tesco in High Street in Lymington on May 10, stealing three
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Hospice hopes to convert flat into counselling space as it expands
A HOSPICE charity would like to convert a flat into an office and counselling space after it said its hospice had become too small for all its services. Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has applied for planning permission to change the use of the ground
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Backlog of SEND assessments cleared after some families wait more than a year
THE council has now worked through the backlog of assessments for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Sharon Muldoon, interim director of education and skills, told a meeting of the children’s services overview and
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New children’s play café opens in Bournemouth
A NEW children’s play café has opened in Bournemouth. The brand-new ‘Mini Monsters’ café has opened its doors at 960 Wimborne Road in Moordown. Aimed at 0-5 year olds, Mini Monsters is home to soft play, an animal hospital, castle, bus, dinosaur
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Man jailed after punching woman in the face at Wetherspoons pub
A MAN has been jailed after punching a woman in the face at a Wetherspoons pub. Jonathan Bushell, 43, assaulted the woman at The Quay pub in Poole on March 20. Bushell appeared at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, July 27, to be sentenced
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'Professional criminal’ steals £1000 worth of condoms from Boots
A MAN has been jailed after stealing more than £1000 worth of condoms. Alistair Lees, 35, snatched the condoms from Boots in Christchurch Road during a spree of shopliftings in the Bournemouth area. Lees, of Westover Road in Bournemouth, also
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PHOTOS: Day of the Dog fiesta organised by Dorset Dogs
SOME 100 dogs turned up wagging their tails in excitement for a Day of the Dog fiesta party. Four-legged friends were treated to a customised menu including scrambled eggs, chicken, and rice as well as tacos and other Mexican delicacies. Hosted
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Dorset Police speak out after shocking shoplifting figures
ALARMING figures reveal that shoplifting crime is on the rise for residents across Dorset. New data has revealed that there has been a nearly 30% increase in shoplifting crimes in 2023/24. Figures from the Home Office show there were 4,641
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Huge expansion plans unveiled for Bournemouth Airport
EXPANSION plans have been unveiled for Bournemouth Airport to handle the ‘far greater numbers of passengers’ forecast. Bournemouth Airport has prepared a ‘programme of improvements’ comprising of terminal expansions and new buildings, and changes