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Police cordon multiple roads in Poole after incident
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What is UCAS clearing and how do I apply for it? All you need to know
If you didn’t get the A Level grades you needed for your preferred university course this year, don’t worry, it’s not the end of the road (and you won’t be alone). You might have heard of UCAS clearing, this is when students are given another second
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Crash between car and motorbike in Bournemouth
EMERGENCY services have been called to a crash between a car and motorbike in Bournemouth. Officers received a report at 5.18pm on August 13 of a two-vehicle collision on Wimborne Road. A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: “At 5.18pm on Tuesday
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Road blocked after crash involving tractor
7:10pm Traffic appears to have eased in the area: (Image: AA)
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Wizz Air launches new 'unlimited flight' membership for under £500 per year
Do you love to travel and can't stop booking flights abroad? Wizz Air has introduced an annual "unlimited flight" membership offering its customers multiple flights for a set fee paid in advance. "All You Can Fly" is a 12-month membership program
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Cherries complete signing of Mexico right-back Araujo
CHERRIES have completed the signing of Mexico international right-back Julian Araujo. Araujo, who turns 23 today, joins from Barcelona for a fee of around £8.5million on a five-year contract, providing further competition for the likes of Adam
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Travellers forced to move on after being served with eviction notice
TRAVELLERS were served an eviction notice after refusing to leave an encampment in West Moors. The group were forced to leave after police were called to reports of an encampment at Fryers Field Recreation Ground in West Moors, Dorset. A group
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Teenager airlifted to hospital after jumping off rocks at Durdle Door
Emergency services rushed to Durdle Door after a teenager jumped off rocks at the beauty spot and suffered a suspected spinal injury. As previously reported, Coastguards, two RNLI lifeboat crews, and paramedics were called alongside an air ambulance
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Prolific shoplifter stole more than £7,500 worth of items
A PROLIFIC shoplifter has been jailed after stealing more than £7,500 worth of items from shops in Bournemouth. Artur Chochel, 34, pleaded guilty to 45 counts of theft from a shop, as well as 22 counts of breaching a restraining order. His
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Poole sailor James eyes Olympic spot after Ben Ainslie inspiration
SAILING sensation James Foster has only just left university but he is already setting his sights on earning an Olympic berth following selection for a prestigious sporting programme. The Poole mariner, a recent graduate of the University of Southampton
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Emergency response as firefighters extinguish blaze in Lansdowne
MULTIPLE emergency services rushed to a fire in Bournemouth. Fire engines from as far as Devizes in Wiltshire, attended the incident in Christchurch Road in Bournemouth. A cordon was put in place while emergency services dealt with the incident
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Gang of thugs attack man in town centre with baton before stealing his car
A GANG of thugs in balaclavas attacked a man with a baton while he was sat in his car before stealing it. The man, aged in his 20s, parked his light blue Peugeot 108 in the Pavilion car park in Westover Road, Bournemouth town centre, on Monday
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What time do A-level results come out on Thursday? What to know
A-level results day is here again and if you’re collecting your results this week, you might be wondering what time they will become available. Students sit their exams before the end of term but it’s not until August that they are able to find
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LIVE: Emergency services called to fire in Lansdowne area
3:52pm We are now closing the live blog. Have a good evening.
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‘Waiting game’ – Danny Ford provides update on Vinnie Foord injury
VINNIE Foord will be out of action for a number of weeks as he continues to recover from a shoulder injury. The Poole Pirates teenager, who was coming into some good form, crashed out earlier this month during a National League event at Leicester
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Urgent warning for residents receiving fake text messages
A WARNING has been issued by police concerning fake parcel delivery text messages. The scam involves fake text messages claiming to be from EVRI regarding parcel delivery issues. These fraudulent messages typically state that your parcel
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Emergency service response after person falls at the seafront
EMERGENCY services were called to assist a person who had fallen at the seafront. Coastguards and the ambulance service attended Southbourne Beach on Monday evening to reports a person had fallen near Sobo Beach bar. Bystanders reported seeing
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'Avoid the area' - Multiple roads closed after serious crash
3:22pm This crash is now reportedly over and traffic has returned to normal. Thank you for reading.
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‘Starting running’ - Iraola provides Unal fitness update
ANDONI Iraola says Enes Unal’s recovery is going to plan, but the striker will not be available for the opening weeks of the season. Following Dominic Solanke’s sudden departure to Tottenham Hotspur, Cherries look light up front, with inexperienced
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Customers welcomed the unveiling of the new Poole Wilko this Friday
WILKO will reopen at The Dolphin shopping centre in Poole this Friday. The popular household and garden retailer will open its doors to the public on Friday, August 16. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held to mark the store’s opening, and
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Four people arrested following protests
FOUR people have been arrested following protest activity in Dorset. Police have been reviewing footage from the protests in Weymouth and Bournemouth and are building evidence to act against those reported to be involved in criminal activity.
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Cherries’ striker search turns to Arsenal’s Nketiah
CHERRIES’ search for a striker has turned to Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah. Following the big-money departure of Dominic Solanke, Cherries are on the hunt for a new forward, with the Premier League set to begin this weekend. The transfer window closes
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Two people attacked outside two fast food restaurants
TWO people were attacked outside a KFC and a McDonald’s. The victim was treated by the ambulance service but did not sustain serious injuries in the attack in Sea Road, Boscombe. Following the initial incident, the offender – a man – later
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UK tipped for 'second August heatwave' with temperatures set to soar again
Temperatures have been sizzling in parts of the UK this week and it looks like we could see a second heatwave arriving very soon. The Met Office recorded the hottest temperature of the year so far on Monday, August 12 - with temperatures reaching
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Fairground lorry "destroyed" by fire at Blackwater Junction
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a fairground lorry that caught fire on the A338 on Monday evening. The red fairground lorry, that was also towing a caravan which had been disconnected, caught fire at the Blackwater Junction shortly after 7.30pm on August
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Pedestrian aged in 70s seriously injured after lorry crash
AN ELDERLY man suffered “serious” injuries after a crash with a lorry. The Bournemouth man aged in his 70s was walking at the top of Richmond Hill when he was involved in a collision with a Mercedes tipper lorry at around 10.30am on Monday, August
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Council bosses sign off £145k CCTV expansion across New Forest
AN EXPANSION and upgrade of the CCTV network across the New Forest has been signed off by council leaders. New Forest District Council is investing £145,000 to install an additional 21 cameras in rural and urban locations. The project is supported
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Police probe after horse dies and 'saboteurs' strike during travellers' drive
A HORSE was put down and a beauty spot littered with tacks and broken glass during a travellers' annual meet in the New Forest. Police have launched an investigation after a pony broke its leg at a cattle grid and sharp objects were scattered at
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Golf day raises funds for motor neurone disease charity
A CHARITY golf day organised by a motor neurone disease (MND) charity has raised £17,000 including a £4,100 donation for Forest Holme Hospice charity. The event held at Ferndown Golf Club by Danny’s MND Foundation saw 14 teams take part to raise
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Iraola: Sinisterra has a ‘good instinct for goals’
ANDONI Iraola feels Luis Sinisterra has a “good instinct for goals” after he notched his second in as many games at the weekend. Having returned to pre-season training late following his summer exploits in Copa America, reaching the final with
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Victorian promenade to modern entertainment hub - Bournemouth Pier
Bournemouth Pier, an enduring symbol of the town's coastal charm, has weathered storms, witnessed eras, and evolved with the tides of time. The town’s journey towards becoming a premier seaside resort was intrinsically linked to the construction
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Wetherspoon pub in Bournemouth could be open longer
WETHERSPOON has applied to extend the opening hours of one of its pubs. Bosses at the Parkstone and Heatherlands in Wimborne Road, Winton have asked BCP Council if the pub can stay open until 1.30am on Fridays and Saturdays. And on Sundays
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Retirement village planned next to major new housing scheme
MAJOR plans for a ‘retirement community’ next to the Kingsmere Park housing development in West Parley have been unveiled. Bournemouth-based McCarthy Stone is looking to use the land on the corner of New Road and Christchurch Road (Parley cross
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Two major roads in conurbation to close for resurfacing work
TWO busy roads in the conurbation will close in the first part of September as resurfacing work commences. Work to resurface the tarmac in Turbary Park Avenue in West Howe, Bournemouth will begin on Monday, September 2. A round-the-clock
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Pair who changed Poole signs to read 'poo' revealed
‘WELCOME to the historic Borough of Poo’. Some residents may have spotted some signs around the town with the two final letters of Poole coloured to write the word ‘poo’. The welcome to Poole signs in Hamworthy, Branksome and on the Wessex
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Man headbutted and kneed colleague in face at work Christmas party
A MAN headbutted and kneed his colleague in the face at a work Christmas party during a “savage and unprovoked” attack. Beniah Dishman, 34, left his victim with fractures to his eye, nose and cheekbone, needing surgery to repair his eye socket.
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Tea rooms at Highcliffe Castle to re-open after 21 months of closure
THE tea rooms at Highcliffe Castle are set to re-open after being closed for 21 months. The newly refurbished ‘Castle Pantry’ tea rooms are due to officially open on Thursday, August 22. Highcliffe Castle Tea Rooms was closed in November 2022
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101-year-old man from Parkstone given star treatment at Spurs stadium
A 101-YEAR-OLD man from Poole was presented to the crowd at White Hart Lane during Tottenham Hotspurs game against Bayern Munich. George Bristow was invited by Tottenham Hotspurs to be presented to the crowd at its game against Bayern Munich in
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'You step into a different realm and forget everything that's around you.'
PHOTOGRAPHERS in Dorset ran out to capture the Perseid meteor shower that streamed across UK skies from Monday night. Stargazers in the UK were treated to a shower of meteors on August 11 as the Perseid meteor shower passed across UK skies, including
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Customer slams parking at restaurant car park after getting 'unfair' ticket
A VISITOR to Rockwater left the restaurant feeling ‘frustrated’ after being slammed with a parking ticket he deems unfair. Daniel Marks was issued a £50 fine for parking without a ticket in the car park outside the Branksome restaurant. But
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Devolution could lead to more affordable housing and better services, MP says
POTENTIAL devolution agreements for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole could bring more affordable housing, better transport links and care services. Tom Hayes, MP for Bournemouth East, said Labour’s devolution offer could bring more powers and