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Young Cherries striker Adu-Adjei completes League Two loan switch
CHERRIES striker Daniel Adu-Adjei has joined Carlisle United on a season-long loan. The youngster made his competitive debut for Cherries as a late substitute in January’s FA Cup win at Queens Park Rangers. The 19-year-old then headed out on
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Firefighters tackle heath fire days after amber wildlife alert
FIREFIGHTERS from four different stations are currently tackling a heath fire in Wimborne. Multiple appliances were used to extinguish the blaze at Holt Heath. Fire crews were first alerted to reports of a fire at around 4pm. A spokesperson
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Emergency closure of A35 section in Bournemouth starts tomorrow
A SECTION of the A35 eastbound in Bournemouth will be closed tomorrow for up to eight weeks. The road between Manor Road and Boscombe Spa Road is being closed tomorrow (August 2) at around midday for an emergency sewer repair. Wessex Water
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'Immensely proud' - Christchurch rower Matt seals Olympic bronze
MATT Aldridge was delighted with Olympic bronze after a turbulent run-in to his Games debut. The Christchurch rower joined forces with Freddie Davidson, Oli Wilkes, and David Ambler to reach the podium in the men’s four event. After two smooth
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Crop circle that appeared overnight cost farmer thousands
OFFICERS are appealing for information after an illegal crop circle was created in a farmer's field. The criminal damage has cost the farmer an estimated £2,000. The crop circle was first pictured on July 21 at a farm near Badbury Rings.
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Action taken to crack down on 'nuisance behaviours' in BCP
ENHANCED enforcement action is being taken to tackle ‘nuisance behaviour’ in the conurbation. After a period of public consultation, increased enforcement of new measures in coastal and open spaces is set to crack down on behaviours such as aggression
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Hunt for motorist behind 'dangerous' driving in town centre
POLICE are searching for a young male driver after reports of dangerous and anti-social driving in Swanage town centre. Dorset Police has received three reports in 48 hours about a silver VW Golf being driven dangerously in the area. Officers
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Police give update after teen stabbed on seafront
A MAN who was arrested following a stabbing on Bournemouth seafront has been released on police bail. As reported, police received a report at 9.39pm on Tuesday night that a teenage boy had sustained suspected stab wounds. It followed an assault
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Former Police Federation chair faces gross misconduct hearing
A FORMER Hampshire and Isle of Wight police officer will face a panel hearing after multiple allegations of gross misconduct. John Apter, the former chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales was suspended from his role in the federation
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Father ‘still shaking’ after son’s bronze as GB rack up Olympic medals in rowing
A FATHER has said he is “still shaking” after his rower son won an Olympic bronze, as Team GB racked up medals in the sport. Matt Aldridge secured third place on Thursday in the men’s four alongside his teammates David Ambler, Freddie Davidson
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Bournemouth Bay Run to keep title sponsor for another three years
VITALITY has agreed a three-year extension of its partnership with Bournemouth Bay Run. The health and life insurer will continue as the title sponsor and official wellness partner of the popular event. Early bird registrations are now open
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Shoplifter stole almost 800 creme eggs in crime spree
A shoplifter who stole 800 creme eggs in a crime spree has been jailed. Layton Richards, 29, was a menace to shops across Hampshire, Dorset and West Sussex, targeting many shops including 13 Co-Op stores. During his spree between Saturday,
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‘We owed them a big one’ – Maximum man Lawson on victory over Glasgow
MAXIMUM man Richard Lawson reflected on a job well done against Glasgow Tigers, insisting Poole Pirates “owed them a big one”. Lawson scored a perfect 15 points from his five rides as Poole eased to a 55-35 win at Wimborne Road. The victory
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Man tricked woman into looking after gun hidden within shoebox
A MAN hid a gun and bullets in a shoebox and gave them to an unsuspecting woman to look after. Lennox Blackwood, 47 and of Bulford in Wiltshire, was found guilty of firearm offences after a woman found the weapon in a shoebox. It was reported
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Town council elections just one week away
WIMBORNE residents will go to the polls next Thursday as part of a by-election. Dorset Council has confirmed that elections for six town councillor vacancies will be held on Thursday, August 8. There are seven nominees standing in the Wimborne
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World champion boxer teams up with Bournemouth restaurant
A BOURNEMOUTH chicken restaurant has teamed up with world champion boxer Chris Billam-Smith to raise funds for Bournemouth food bank. Chicken & Blues will work with the Bournemouth-born boxer who is also an ambassador for the food bank throughout
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'Extremely good news': Ugandan Cherries secure existence
UGANDAN Cherries have secured their future for longer after being enrolled as the new Global Cherries Members. Kakira Cherries FC has received lots of help from Jinja Woman MP Loy Katali, who contacted Ugandan sugar company Kakira Sugar to request
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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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New web app launched for swimmers and surfers to check water conditions
A NEW web app has been launched for paddlers, swimmers and surfers alike to check wind, weather and water conditions in Boscombe. As reported, water sensors have been installed at the end of both Bournemouth and Boscombe piers. The web app,
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Annual Roma Holocaust memorial service to take place
AN ANNUAL Roma Holocaust memorial service will take place this week. Kushti Bok will hold their eighth annual service to remember not only the Gypsy family camp that was annihilated on August 2, 1944, but all the Roma and Sinti who suffered and
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Help for Heroes is a lifeline for Army veteran David who is living with chronic pain
The agony Army veteran David endures after suffering a knee injury in service affects every aspect of his life. “I can’t sleep, I can’t do anything. I’m on so much medication it affects my memory, my mood, everything,” he said. “It’s like having
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Bournemouth Echo readers can subscribe for just £6 for 6 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £6 for 6 months or over 50% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Cook retains England ambition, despite Euros snub
LEWIS Cook admits he felt he could have helped England at this summer’s European Championship, and retains the hope he can force his way back into the squad. Cook, 27, has one senior England cap, which came way back in 2018, in a friendly against
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Wimborne CC progress into regional T20 finals
WIMBORNE CC are through to regional finals day of the Twenty20 National Cup. Six wins from six in the group stages, over Chalke Valley, Blandford and Sherborne, qualified Wimborne for the Dorset finals. In the semis, held at Hamworthy, Wimborne
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Cherries’ over-70s qualify for walking football national finals
A TEAM representing AFC Bournemouth are through to the Walking Football Association national finals. It comes after Cherries’ over-70s won the Southern League for the second time. There were two Community Sports Trust Cherries teams in the
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New MP 'committed' to fighting crime after another stabbing on seafront
BOURNEMOUTH’S MP has said she is “committed” to fighting a “concerning pattern” of bad behaviour among teenagers following another stabbing on the seafront. Officers quickly arrested a Southampton man, 21, on Tuesday evening after a teenage boy
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Top hotelier calls for 'forward thinking ideas' to revamp Bournemouth
A BOURNEMOUTH hotelier has called for “forward thinking ideas” to give Bournemouth a revamp. The town’s once famous hotel industry has been going through significant change in recent years, with some falling into administration, others closing
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Bournemouth couple crowned gardener of the year
THE winner of B&Q’s gardener of the year has been announced as a Bournemouth couple. Odette and Rob Warmley were crowned by the DIY store at a ceremony in their garden attended by four judges including influencer Annabelle Rogers, B&Q
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Sandbanks most expensive area for homes out of 200 areas
SANDBANKS has been identified as the most expensive seaside area to buy a home, out of more than 200 coastal locations across Britain. With an average price tag of nearly £1.6 million, homes in Sandbanks were found to be the most expensive typically
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Anger over extra spend on councillor allowances
A COUNCIL committee that was split into two to reduce the workload and allow for better decision-making is spending more money on two chairs. BCP Council’s planning committee chair received up until last year £11,566 before it was divided into
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Jonathan Ross hits out at new flats planned next to his Dorset holiday home
TALK show host Jonathan Ross has criticised plans for 93 new homes that developers have panned to build near his holiday home. The 63-year-old broadcaster has warned some of the 93 new homes proposed at the former Harrow House International College
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Record amount of illegal vapes, cigarettes and tobacco seized from Bournemouth shops
MORE than £200,000 worth of illegal hand rolling tobacco, cigarettes and vapes have been seized in Bournemouth. Just under 32kg of illegal tobacco, 145,740 cigarettes, over 7,600 unregulated vapes and over 10kg of illicit shisha were seized from
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World's smallest stunt rider and 'jaw dropping' circus performers come to Poole
THE world's smallest stunt rider has come to Poole with a circus of 'sensational' acts. Circus Vegas's nationwide tour has stopped off at Branksome Recreation Ground from Friday, July 26, to Sunday, August 4. This year's production features
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Teen motorcyclist died after being stopped by police
A TEENAGE motorcyclist died shortly after he was approached by police officers, a coroner’s court heard. Leonardo Cardoso-Machado, 17, died on Lindsay Road, Branksome, in the early hours of April 16, 2023, after a single vehicle crash. Dorset
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In The Dock: Man found with large kitchen knife a 'risk to public'
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: MARK GEOFFERY COOK, 56 and of Bankside in Wimborne, admitted using a vehicle when a policy of insurance was not in force in Wimborne Road in Poole on April 15, 2023. He got six points
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2 BCP spots ranked 1st and 2nd in UK's most expensive coastal areas for 2024
Two spots within the BCP area have been ranked first and second for the UK's most expensive coastal areas once again. Sandbanks and Canford Cliffs were found to be the most expensive according to research from Rightmove for 2024. The analysis
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'Fantastic achievement' as club named among the best for second year running
A DORSET club has been named as among the best places to play tennis in the country for the second year in a row. Branksome Park Tennis Club was named the Park Venue of the year in the south and south west by the Lawn Tennis Association for the
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RNLI College celebrate 20 years with cake that would rival Mary Berry
THE RNLI charity lifeboat crew was gifted a nautical birthday cake that would be hailed as a showstopper on the Great British Bake Off. The crew were celebrating 20 years of saving lives at sea where they have trained nearly 30,000 crews and lifeguards