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Huge turnout for new country and western bar

A NEW country and western bar celebrated its opening with a launch event turned out by dozens. Honky Tonk Collective opened its doors on August 3 with drinks, food, cars and a line dancing workshop. Ayshe and Ben Sinclair built the western

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Dorset Police dog handler applauds NFRSA for its work with retired animals

A SERVING Dorset Police dog handler has praised the work of a national charity. PC Sue Hillier has been in the dog unit at Dorset Police for 17 years and was a former police officer for 22 years. Launched in 2022, The National Foundation for

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Residents move into flats after new-build troubles

RESIDENTS have now moved into a town centre flat after the council couldn’t get the building hooked up to electricity.  Earlier this year, it was reported by the Echo that residents couldn’t move into the new block of flats in the former Cabbage

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'We're really proud of what we've created': Oyster bar celebrates first year

AN OYSTER bar has celebrated an ‘amazing’ first year since opening. Koi Sakana, in the Triangle in Bournemouth town centre, opened last summer and has gone from strength to strength under the ownership of couple Charlotte Mills and Dan Morley.

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Sandbanks ferry bosses propose big price rises

FEES to cross the Sandbanks chain ferry could rise by nearly £1 per journey for car users.  Ferry bosses have put forward new prices for the crossing between Sandbanks and Studland to the Department for Transport.  The new price rises could

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In The Dock: Railway trespasser among the cases

THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: JORDAN SEAN CARNEY, 27 and of no fixed address, admitted failing without reasonable excuse to comply with the requirements of a community order made by Poole Magistrates Court on November

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‘Nothing big’ - Iraola provides update on Solanke absence amid Spurs speculation

ANDONI Iraola insists Dominic Solanke’s absence against Rayo Vallecano was “nothing big”, the striker having picked up a knock in training. The striker has been subject to transfer speculation this summer, with Tottenham Hotspur the latest club

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Cherries beat Spanish side Rayo Vallecano in first home pre-season friendly

CHERRIES continued their Premier League preparations with a 1-0 win over Spanish side Rayo Vallecano. AFC Bournemouth led at the break thanks to Luis Sinisterra’s goal on 32 minutes, after the Colombian rounded the keeper and slotted home.

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'No asylum seekers will be housed locally after barge closure'

Dorset Council has said asylum seekers from the Bibby Stockholm will not be housed locally after the barge at Portland closes. The authority issued a brief statement today in a bid to clarify the situation amid local speculation. The statement

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Wimborne round off pre-season with home loss to Cherries youngsters

WIMBORNE Town’s final game of pre-season ended with a resounding 4-1 home loss to AFC Bournemouth’s development squad. Will Fletcher scored a late consolation for the Magpies, who begin their Southern Premier South campaign at home against Hanwell

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Poole Town complete trio of signings ahead of Southern League season

POOLE Town have bolstered their squad with the addition of three new players ahead of the start of the Southern League season. Dolphins rounded off their pre-season preparations with an impressive 2-0 win over Worthing on Tuesday night. They

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Cherries beat Spanish side Rayo Vallecano in latest friendly - as it happened

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Frustration at delays to launch of new £1 million Wightlink ferry rival

DELAYS in getting the passenger certificate needed to put new £1 million Isle of Wight ferry Kraken into service is causing frustration for its enthusiastic owners. The independent rival to Wightlink's service between Yarmouth and Lymington, run

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Where can UK passport holders travel to without a visa? See all 155 destinations

Where is your dream holiday destination you want to explore? It could be one of the countries that require a visa to enter – sometimes visas are needed in order to check and control the flow of visitors in and out of the country or prevent issues

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Two men wearing balaclavas stabbed man outside shop

TWO men wearing balaclavas stabbed a man while he was sat in a parked car outside a convenience store. Police were called to Morrisons in Hightown Road, Ringwood, just after 7pm on August 3 after reports of a stabbing in the car park. It was

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Woman, 57, braves busiest shipping lane in the world for swim

A WOMAN who was inspired by her mother’s dementia diagnosis has braved the busy shipping lanes of the English Channel.  Zoe Wilson, 57, swam 30 miles from Dover to Cap Gris-Nez, France, to raise money for the charity Dementia UK.  The writer

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‘Lost our way’ – Glasgow boss Brown reflects on ‘tough night’ against Poole

GLASGOW Tigers boss Cami Brown described his side’s loss to Poole Pirates as a “tough night”, adding: “We lost our way in the middle part.” Pirates prevailed 55-35 at Wimborne Road, to extend their lead at the top of the SGB Championship table

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Convenience store closed after incident attended by multiple police

11:53am We will be closing the blog now.  11:53am

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Morrisons store closed for the day after incident

A CONVENIENCE store in Ringwood has been closed following an incident. The Morrisons Daily shop in Hightown Road is shut after an incident yesterday afternoon. Metal cages have been placed outside the store in order to block access to members

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When huge pop act met fans in Bournemouth

In the summer of 2004, Bournemouth was set ablaze with excitement as the iconic boy band, Blue, prepared to headline the Party on the Pitch concert. Thousands of fans were eagerly anticipating the event, but some individuals were about to experience

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Homes plan for bank among latest planning applications

A FORMER Wareham bank is to be converted into homes. The NatWest building in North Street, next to the Town Hall, will see the conversion and extension of the building to create three self-contained apartments, with the demolition of a rear extension

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Can you get 10/10? Take this pub quiz to find out how you score

The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz.  Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.

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Ford hopes Liebmann ‘paves the way for future generations’ of women in speedway

POOLE Pirates promoter Danny Ford labelled Celina Liebmann “a fantastic ambassador” for women in speedway, hoping her spell riding in Britain “paves the way for future generations”. Liebmann made history this year, becoming the first female rider

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First 'discount charity shop' to open next month

A DORSET charity’s 11th shop will also be its first ever ‘discount’ store, bosses have said.  Prama will open its brand new ‘discount charity shop’ in Wimborne Road, Winton, near Lidl, on an unspecified date in September.  The new venture,