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Developers free to convert arcade - but one needs to be found first
DEVELOPERS now have planning permission to regenerate the Royal Arcade in Boscombe – but one needs to be found first. Councillors have agreed to proposals to convert the historic Grade II listed building in Christchurch Road into mixed office
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Ashley Road closed until end of the month
A BOSCOMBE road will reopen later this month while the council does work. Ashley Road between Holdenhurst Road and Tower Road partially closed on July 22 so BCP Council could do highway improvements. The road is closed northbound until August
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Hotel wins battle against residents
A HOTEL has been given a licence to sell alcohol despite residents living nearby claiming it could “threaten the tranquillity and quality” of their lives. Bosses at the Trouville Hotel in Priory Road, Bournemouth, are now allowed to sell alcohol
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Developers eye up derelict former Bournemouth cinema
REVISED plans to convert the former Odeon cinema in Bournemouth town centre have been submitted. The derelict building’s third proposal in four years could see a host of new apartments, shops and restaurants. Charminster-based Bournemouth
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Animal rights activists scale roof of building
ANIMAL rights activists scaled the roof of a building outside Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Protesters occupied the entrance of waste management firm Stericycle at RBH due to its links with MCR Acres in Cambridge. The activists from Dorset
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University Hospitals Dorset reaches £200k in fundraising bid
UNIVERSITY Hospitals Dorset’s bid to raise £1.5m to buy additional items for its new building in Bournemouth has reached £200,000. UHD’s charity has said there has been “tremendous” support from the community to raise funds for its BEACH appeal
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'Rioting is not acceptable in BCP'
THE mayor of Bournemouth has said the scenes of violence and disorder seen across the country this weekend are not welcome in the town. Riots were seen in towns and cities nationwide, with prime minister Sir Keir Starmer describing them as ‘far-right
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In The Dock: Woman who caused serious injury by careless driving among the cases
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: LEE PURCELL, 40 and of Bournemouth, admitted possession of a controlled drug of class A at police custody in Bournemouth on May 18. He also admitted failing to comply with drug treatment
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Bournemouth teen hailed an 'inspiration' for job during summer holidays
A TEENAGER has turned into a mini business entrepreneur by washing people’s cars across Dorset. Charlie Harrison, 13, lives in Bournemouth with his family and is saving up for an electric mountain bike worth £4,000. Charlie wants to buy the
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'Little old Bournemouth, Premier League': Lifelong Cherries fan aims for charts
‘LITTLE old Bournemouth’ has been punching above its weight in the Premier League for much of the past decade – and now a lifelong fan is hoping a new song will do the same. Musician Tom Wilkins has released his song ‘Little Old Bournemouth, Premier
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Plans to demolish house and build apartments labelled 'overdevelopment'
PLANS to demolish a house and build eight apartments have been refused, with officers describing the scheme as overdevelopment. The proposals, to knock down the existing house in Lower Blandford Road, Broadstone, and replace it with the block of
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Searches continue for quad bike - but stolen tractor found
OFFICERS are continuing to search for a stolen quad bike – but have recovered a tractor that was taken. It was reported the quad bike, a red Honda, had been taken from a property in Holton Heath on Tuesday, July 23. Then, it was reported a
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Car set alight in Poole church car park as fire rush to put it out
DORSET and Wiltshire Fire rushed to the scene of a car that had caught alight in a Poole church car park and have stated it believes the fire was deliberate. A fire crew from Westbourne fire station were called to put out a car that had caught
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Midfielder Sadi pens new ‘long-term’ contract with Cherries
MIDFIELDER Dominic Sadi has committed his “long-term” future to Cherries, after penning a new contract. Sadi, 20, has made four competitive appearances for Cherries’ first team, including a Premier League debut as a late substitute against Brighton
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Is this your jacket? Police appeal for information after moped theft
OFFICERS are appealing for information on a jacket that was left behind at the scene of a crime. Officers responded to alerts of ‘youths’ riding a stolen moped in Poole. After officers attended, the youths fled the scene, leaving a piece of
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Poole RNLI respond to mayday near Brownsea Island
SEVEN people were rescued from a boat between Brownsea Island and Sandbanks by Poole RNLI after it began to take on water. A lifeboat crew from Poole RNLI rushed to the scene of a boat manned by seven people which was reported to have begun taking
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Hamworthy United boss Cann diagnosed with motor neurone disease
HAMWORTHY United boss Dan Cann has announced he has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease. Cann, 38, featured for various non-league clubs in Dorset during his playing days, including Poole Town and Wimborne Town. He became boss of the
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Suspects on the run after stabbing outside Morrisons
NO arrests have been made yet after a man was stabbed while waiting in a car outside a Morrisons. Two men dressed in balaclavas approached the victim in his 20s on the evening of Saturday, August 3 when he had his car window wound down and stabbed
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Woman robbed in daylight 'by teenage girl'
A WOMAN was robbed in daylight by a teenager when her handbag was stolen. The victim, in her 60s, was pushed to the ground and her handbag, which contained a phone, cash and make-up, was stolen in Queens Road, Swanage. Police say the offender
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Jenna straight off the mark as Cherries thrash Penybont
NEW signing Jenna Markham bagged a brace as Cherries’ women thrashed Penybont 11-0 in a friendly at Canford Park Arena. Striker Markham was signed from Exeter City earlier in the week and made an instant impact with two goals in the first half
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Man charged after alleged indecent exposure incident at recreation ground
A MAN has been charged after an alleged indecent exposure incident at a recreation ground. Damien James Turner of St Johns Road, New Milton, has been charged with outraging public decency. The 37-year-old has been charged following an alleged
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Update – missing teenager has been located
A TEENAGER who was reported missing last week has now been found. Spencer Mitchell, 15 was last seen in Wimborne on August 1 2024. Now, following enquiries, officers have located him. A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "Following
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Missing man from north Dorset is found
A MAN missing from north Dorset has been found, police have said. Simon Pope was last seen on Friday, July 26, in Bournemouth, having left the Charlton Marshall area earlier in the week. Police issued an appeal in relation to his whereabouts
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Martin Lewis warning to pensioners who could be missing out on £3,900 boost
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to pensioners who could be missing out on £3,900 worth of support that they are entitled to. The Money Saving Expert is urging any pensioners with an income of £235 or less a week to check if they are eligible
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One-month Housing Benefit warning to thousands ahead of Universal Credit change
A one-month warning has been issued to thousands of households in receipt of Housing Benefit. Thousands of people who receive Housing Benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), have weeks to take action or risk losing their benefits
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Teen cyclist seriously injured in crash with Mercedes
A TEENAGE cyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash with a car. The male rider was cycling in Strouden Avenue, close to the roundabout with the entrance to Strouden Park, just before 10pm on Sunday, August 4.
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First look at Huijsen and tactical experiments in feisty friendly
CHERRIES marked their return to Vitality Stadium with a 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. It was the first time fans were able to see their side in action in England since May, Cherries’ other pre-season fixtures this summer taking place
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Clothing 'stolen' from Winton high street charity shop
A MAN has been charged with shoplifting after an item of clothing was allegedly stolen from a high street charity shop. Multiple police officers were seen outside the Sue Ryder Care shop in Wimborne Road, Winton, on Saturday morning, August 3.
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Man found seriously injured on A338
A MAN who was found on the Wessex Way has been taken to hospital. The man was found on the A338 close to the footbridge at Shelbourne Road, Bournemouth, late on Saturday night, August 3. Drivers reported having to come to a sudden standstill
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New eatery to open its doors in Poole this week
A NEW eatery will open in Poole town centre this week. Noodlebar, which specialises in pan-Asian cuisine, will open its doors in The Dolphin shopping centre on Thursday, August 8. Posting on its social media, The Dolphin said: “Noodlebar has
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Teen, 16, who was stabbed near pier discharged from hospital
A TEENAGER who was stabbed near Bournemouth Pier has been discharged from hospital. The boy, who the Echo can now reveal is 16 years old, was injured following an assault on Tuesday night, July 30. Emergency services attended and the teenage
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Stranded boat on Bournemouth beach 'a crime scene'
A BOAT that beached in Bournemouth ‘became a crime scene’ over the weekend. The small boat, named Sapphire, was found stranded on Bournemouth beach on Saturday afternoon, August 3. with police officers later seen searching it. A woman in
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Inmate threw cup of liquid onto prison officer
AN inmate threw a cup of liquid onto a prison officer whilst serving time in a Dorset prison. Elliot Gooding, aged 26, appeared via video link at Weymouth Magistrates Court on August 1, to plead guilty to assault by beating of an emergency worker
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Dorset author publishes new book about Second World War aircraft crashes
AN AUTHOR from Swanage has published his sixth book. Broken Wings (Part 1) by Bob Bunyar is a selection of accounts of aircraft crashes and mishaps that occurred during the Second World War. Bob, a former firefighter with the Avon Fire and
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Hair salon celebrates being named finalist in national awards
A HAIRDRESSERS in Poole is celebrating after reaching the finals in the Salon Awards. Francesco Hair Lilliput has been named finalist in the new or refurbished salon category at the Salon Awards 2024. Mia Dellicompagni, the salon’s creative
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Comedy hit 'One Man, Two Guvnors' comes to Dorset this autumn
AN ADAPTATION of the comedy play One Man, Two Guvnors will premiere in Dorset this September. Directed by Richard Batt and produced by Revive Theatre, the 'side-splitting' comedy will be showcased at various venues including the Tivoli Theatre
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English Touring Opera to conclude autumn tour with Poole performances
THE English Touring Opera (ETO) is set to conclude its autumn tour at the Lighthouse Poole this November. The performances, scheduled for Friday, November 15 and Saturday, November 16 at 7.30pm, explore themes of the supernatural, myths and folklore
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Cherries walking football team 'stands a good chance' of winning national title
AFC BOURNEMOUTH’S over-70s walking football team ‘stands a good chance’ of taking home the national title as it takes on the best teams in the country. As reported, the team, which is run and coached by the AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust
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“Poole will always have Callum and his family in its heart"
THE family of an “heroic” teenager who died while saving his family have returned to Poole on the third anniversary of his death. Callum Baker-Osborne was just 18-years-old when he drowned after saving his nieces and nephews in the water off Rockley
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44 roadworks happening across the BCP Council area this week
The following roadworks are being carried out within the BCP Council area by the council and various utility companies this week: 1. Alder Road (Poole) – outside 329 Temporary traffic signals on 30 July until 12 August during SGN works to locate
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Famous faces from Dorset to feature in the region's 'largest mural'
WORK has started on Dorset's 'largest public mural', located under Bournemouth’s Braidley Road flyover. The Creatives of Dorset mural is a collaborative project that began in July with a design from Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) students.
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Debut music event held as part of festival hailed a success
A DEBUT event held as part of Christchurch Music Festival has been hailed a success. XChurch Live was staged in big top tent as part of the popular festival last month. Curated by the Glitterati team, it featured a host of top acts along Christchurch
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Historic property changes hands for first time in nearly a century
A NEW use has been revealed for a garage which has changed hands for the first time in almost a century. Family-run Wells vehicle garage, near the A338 in Ringwood, has been sold to a property investment company. It is the first time since
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Bournemouth home care agency ranked among top 20 in the south west
A HOME care agency in Bournemouth and Poole has been named as 'one of the top 20 care home providers in the South West.' Right at Home Bournemouth and Poole achieved the recognition from a leading review site, homecare.co.uk. The Top 20 Awards
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Cityfibre temporary traffic lights to bring disruption to Poole
TEMPORARY traffic lights will be installed on a busy road for more than a week. CityFibre will be digging up part of Yarmouth Road in Branksome this month starting from Monday, August 12. The traffic lights will be in place for most of the
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Man who had been out of work offered role at charity after volunteering
A MAN who had struggled to find work has been given a role with a social supermarket after being referred there to volunteer by the Job Centre. Martin has started a new role at Poole Waste Not Want Not, after several months of volunteering at the
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'What's happened to pond at Queens Park?'
I WALK my dog on Queens Park public park and golf course. Why is the wildlife pond allowed to get in such a state? The water level has fallen to an all time low. Dead fish floating around. The ducks are so miserable in the mud. Why
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Scheme to help young people follow their dream careers reopens for applications
A SCHEME to help young people study at college to follow their dream careers is open for applications again. The Dorset Community Foundation bursary fund provides up to £1,500 for travel, laptops, equipment, tools or clothing, study trips or meals
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Microscopic cheetah artwork in eye of a needle sells for big sum
A MICROSCOPIC artwork of a cheetah valued at £30,000 has been sold. Bournemouth-based micro artist David A Lindon spent three months creating the tiny masterpiece in the eye of a needle. David said: “This is one of my recent creations in 2024
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Firefighters warn of sky lanterns' risk of blaze and harm to wildlife
FIREFIGHTERS are warning the public of sky lanterns causing a risk of fires and a dangers to wildlife. Poole fire station shared in a post that sky lanterns are often used for celebrations or memorials but they are “strongly discouraged” due to
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Australian singer songwriter to bring tour to Bournemouth this week
AUSTRALIAN singer songwriter Ziggy Alberts will perform in Bournemouth this week. Ziggy will appear at the Bournemouth 02 in Boscombe on Tuesday, August 6, as part of his New Love World Tour. Renowned for his authentic storytelling and dynamic
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Huge support for £3m plan to save iconic control tower at former RAF base
SUPPORT is pouring in for plans to save a "unique" building that appeared in a famous war film starring Hollywood idol David Niven. The Landmark Trust is seeking consent to preserve part of the former RAF Ibsley, near Ringwood, by converting the
