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Police tackle shoplifting and underage drinking on Bournemouth's hottest day
ARRESTS for shoplifting, alcohol seized from youths, and the confiscation of NOS canisters were among the incidents on the hottest day of the year. PC John and PC Luke were patrolling Bournemouth town centre on August 12. Within less than 200
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Police spot teens carrying a knife and a bag of cannabis
YOUTHS were caught in possession of a knife and a bag of cannabis in Canford Heath. Poole neighbourhood policing teams were on foot patrols in Halstock Park when they noticed two young people acting suspiciously and hiding in the undergrowth.
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'My life has gone from zero per cent pickleball to 100 per cent pickleball'
BOURNEMOUTH’S Adam Kidman played a starring role in an historic week for pickleball at a record-breaking Skechers English Open. Kidman, 32, who works as an accountant, featured in the English Open at the Telford International Centre – the largest
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What countries do UK passport holders need a visa in advance for? 37 locations
Are you planning on travelling to China or Cuba anytime soon for work or a holiday? As a UK passport holder, sometimes you might need to have a visa issued before you can enter a country. In total, there are currently 37 countries around the
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Cherries reportedly have bid rejected for Brazilian striker
PORTO have rejected a bid from Cherries for striker Evanilson, according to reports. The 24-year-old, who has two caps for Brazil, has been attracting interest this summer after notching 25 goals last season. Four of those came in the Champions
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Woman hospitalised after concern for welfare call
A WOMAN has been hospitalised after a concern for welfare call came in. Emergency services rushed to Mountbatten Gardens in the Throop area of Bournemouth on Monday morning, August 12. Paramedics took the woman to hospital for “treatment
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Tom Daley announces retirement after competing in 5 Olympic Games
Tom Daley has announced he is retiring from his diving career, following his last competition at the Paris Olympic Games. Daley who claimed a silver medal alongside Noah Williams in the synchronised diving event at the 2024 Olympics exclusively
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Motorist 'driving dangerously' crashes into traffic lights
A MOTORIST ‘driving dangerously’ has crashed into a set of traffic lights in Bournemouth. Dorset Police received a report at 11.34pm on Saturday, August 10, of two vehicles driving dangerously in the area of Poole Hill. It was subsequently
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Cherries’ women beaten by Exeter in pre-season finale
CHERRIES’ women ended their pre-season campaign with a 3-1 defeat to Exeter City at Ringwood Community Hub. In a battle of the two clubs who ended last season unbeaten at the top of Division One South West, champions Exeter came out on top.
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Lions fall just short against Bashley
ONLY five runs separated Bournemouth from a Bashley (Rydal) total of 216-9 at the end of an enthralling ECB Southern Premier League derby at Chapel Gate. The Lions closed at 211-7 having needed 16 runs to win off Jacob Gordon's final over - teenager
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Men seen stashing items into duffle bags during theft at recycling centre
MEN were seen stashing items into duffle bags during a theft at a New Forest recycling centre. A CCTV operator was alerted to two people wandering the Efford waste recycling centre in Pennington at approximately 10.25pm on Sunday night. The
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Man exposes himself twice at memorial hall
A MAN flashed himself twice while at a memorial hall. Police officers were called to two separate incidents in the area of West parley Memorial Hall off Christchurch Road between 5am and 6.30am. Both incidents happened between those days
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Customers locked out of McDonald's after 'group act aggressively'
A GROUP of people refused to leave a McDonald’s prompting staff to phone the police. Workers at the Old Christchurch Road restaurant in Bournemouth town centre claimed a group of customers were being “aggressive” towards them on Sunday evening
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Poole hair and beauty salon victim of burglary
A hair and beauty salon on Commercial Road in Poole has been victim of a burglary with cash stolen from the business. Reef hair and beauty salon on Commercial Road, Poole, was burgled between 6pm on August 9 and August 10 at 7am after entry was
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Man 'suffers head injury' after being hit by tipper lorry
A MAN has been hit by a lorry in Bournemouth town centre. The pedestrian was walking in Richmond Gardens, at the top of Richmond Hill on Monday morning, August 12 when he was involved in the collision. Emergency services rushed to the road
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Pop-up viral makeup shop comes to Bournemouth for a week
A POP-UP makeup store will be in Bournemouth town centre for the week. Peaches & Cream, known for going viral on Tik Tok and Instagram, will be at Bobby’s in the Square from Monday, August 12 to Sunday, August 18. The Liverpool-based firm
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Town centre shoe store set to close in Bournemouth
A TOWN centre shoe store is set to close in Bournemouth, a month after its neighbouring shop shut. OFFICE, on Old Christchurch Road, has announced its closing down sale in signage on the front of the store. (Image: Newsquest) It reads:
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Electric bike stolen in Falkland Square in Poole
Dorset Police have reported that a £1000 electric bike has been stolen from cycle racks in Falkland Square, Poole. Police have begun to issue CCTV footage of a man who stole a £1000 electric bike locked to a cycle rack in Falkland Square, Poole
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‘I hope they make the right call’ – Iraola updates on Cherries’ search for a striker
ANDONI Iraola says the club have a “very difficult job” to replace Dominic Solanke, adding: “I hope they make the right call.” Cherries lost their star striker over the weekend, Solanke departing to join Tottenham Hotspur for a fee which could
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Travellers set up unauthorised encampment behind Premier Inn
TRAVELLERS have set up an unauthorised encampment at a park in Christchurch. The convoy arrived on Sunday afternoon, August 11 at Watermans Park off Dorset Road behind the Premier Inn. Police officers were called to the park on the afternoon
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Man seen with knife near convenience shop
A MAN was seen with a knife near a Poole convenience shop. Armed police rushed to One Stop in Melbury Avenue in the Bourne estate, Poole, on Saturday evening, August 10. The officers arrested a man in his 40s but, following enquiries, he
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Man arrested after assaulting three people in Christchurch
A MAN has been arrested after assaulting three people, with one taken to hospital. Police were called to Pound Lane in Christchurch at around 12.30pm on August 11 after reports of a disturbance. It was reported that a man assaulted three people
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Police investigate huge car fire started deliberately
POLICE are investigating a huge car fire in Bournemouth that is believed to have been started deliberately. Firefighters were called to Ensbury Park shortly before 11pm on August 10 after reports of a car engulfed in flames. The fire service
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PICTURES: The Brand New Heavies first gig in Bournemouth
THE BRAND New Heavies lit up the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre at its first ever gig in the town. Self-proclaimed acid jazz royalty, group members Simon Bartholomew, Andrew Levy and Angela Ricci took to the stage on August 10. Their Bournemouth
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Coffee shop and co-working space closes
A COFFEE shop and co-working space in Poole has closed its doors for good in favour of its second location. The Club Hub, on Parkstone Road, has cleared its unit after announcing the closure on its social media. Founder of Club Hub Poole, Michelle
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'Put Christchurch back on the map'
I KNOW this is a waste of time I’m told as it’s already decided. But does anyone agree with me about shops in Christchurch town needing a change. Who sat round a table and decided another estate agent is what the town needs when M&Co closed
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Dorset residents join together for care home's mural creation
A CARE home in Dorset has hosted a community art event. Blandford Grange, based in Blandford Forum, celebrated Care Home Open Week with a vibrant community project. The event saw residents and local participants partaking in creative activities
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Dorset NHS leaders slam 'appalling' acts of racism
NHS Dorset has said it has a “zero tolerance” stance on racism and discriminatory behaviour as it hits out at “appalling acts” in the riots. Dorset’s healthcare leaders – including Patricia Miller the chief executive of the integrated care board
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Car Nights on Poole Quay to continue thanks to landlords
POOLE BID has confirmed its support of Car Nights on Poole Quay after the landlords of two pubs stepped in to secure the continuation of the Friday evening event during the summer. The car nights are a major feature of the Poole Quay events calendar
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Historic American silver coins to be auctioned off
HISTORIC American coins are to be sold at a Dorset auction later this month. The broad collection of coins dates back as far as 1879 – when Rutherford B. Hayes was the 19th president – all the way through to 2008 when George Bush spent his final
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Behind the scenes experience offered at Bournemouth Pavilion
VISITORS to Bournemouth Pavilion will be able to take a look behind the scenes next month as part of Dorset Architectural Heritage Week. Guests are invited to take a look around the historic ballroom and theatre in a guided tour around the Grade
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Historic church tower in Poole to host unique techno event
An electronic music event at the bell tower of St James' Church in Poole is set for this month. Electro artist RMCL, from Poole, will perform a live set for Techno From The Tower, combining modern beats with the historic backdrop of the 800-year-old
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Grab your basket! 5 of the best PYO farms in Dorset to find tasty fruit and veg
The summer is usually a great time to enjoy some warm weather, alongside picking fresh fruit and vegetables from various farm shops around the county. Dorset is home to a few places like that where people can select their own items directly from
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New Forest outdoor centre given green light to build indoor facility
A BRANSGORE outdoor centre has been given the green light to build a brand-new indoor facility. UK Youth's Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre has been given conditional planning permission to build a new indoor experiential learning and sports centre
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Developers submit plans for 54 homes
Plans to build 54 homes in Pennington have been submitted to New Forest District Council by a developer. Colten Developments Ltd has submitted plans to build 54 homes on land north of Milford Road in Pennington with 50 per cent suggested to be
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Residents and businesses asked for views on Sandbanks' sand dunes
BCP Council is asking residents to give their opinion on the sand dunes at Sandbanks. The South West Flood and Coastal, a joint service between BCP Council and East Devon District Council, has initiated a survey to gather public opinion. The
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41 roadworks happening across the BCP 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 19 August during SGN works
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'We were so lucky to have you': Tributes paid after brave youngster dies
A FAMILY has paid tribute to their brave son with a ‘never-ending smile’ who has died after a long battle with a terminal illness. Ellis Edwards from Bournemouth was diagnosed with high-risk, stage 4 Neuroblastoma in March 2019 at five-years-old
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Plans for new swimming pool and cafe in Ringwood unveiled
PLANS for a new swimming pool and cafe in Ringwood have been submitted to New Forest District Council. Poole company, Bluefins Swimming Ltd, has submitted an application for a change of use at units at Parvaneh Park to allow for a swimming pool