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Pirates’ two-year unbeaten home run ends with loss to Oxford
POOLE Pirates’ two-year unbeaten run at Wimborne Road came to a humbling end as they were beaten 49-41 by Oxford Cheetahs. Not since a reverse against Leicester Lions in June 2022 had Pirates lost a competitive meeting on home shale, a streak of
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What is Mpox? WHO declares international emergency amid surge in cases
The rapid spread of mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is now a global health emergency, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared on Wednesday. The virus has now appeared in a dozen other African countries but also has had ties to the UK in the
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Police search for two men after medicine stolen from shop
POLICE are searching for two men after around £500 of medicinal products were stolen. It was reported the theft took place at Superdrug on High Street, Lymington, between 12.39pm and 12.46pm on August 2. Officers are now looking to identify
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Ex-Dorset Police officer accused of sharing sensitive policing information
AN EX-Dorset Police special constable is facing misconduct charges following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). Charlotte Griffiths, aged 29, is due to appear before Poole Magistrates’ Court on Friday, August
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Former Dorset Police officer accused of sharing photographs of dead body
A FORMER Dorset Police special constable has been charged with misconduct in public office (MIPO). Jade Havard, 34, is due before Poole Magistrates Court on Friday, August 16, to face two charges of MIPO. The charges relate to the inappropriate
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Public appeal to locate the next of kin of Christchurch woman who died
A PUBLIC appeal to find the next of kin of a woman who died in Christchurch has been launched by the coroner for Dorset. Pamela Russell, who was 84 years old, died at her home address in Stony Lane South on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Her death
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Iraola: Jebbison loan decision ‘delayed’ due to Solanke exit
ANDONI Iraola says a decision on whether Daniel Jebbison will leave Cherries on loan has been “delayed” due to a lack of current striker options. When former Sheffield United frontman Jebbison joined the Dorset club this summer, it was widely expected
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'I'm not hopeful but it was just something very special to be proud of'
A RETIRED Nightingale nurse lost her badge on the way to Florence Nightingale's grave for the 114th anniversary of her death. Sarah Holmes MBE, from Poole, has been left upset after she lost her Nightingale badge given to her in 1986 after she
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‘I want to bring happiness’ – Araujo says Premier League move is ‘all I ever wanted’
JULIAN Araujo described his move to the Premier League as “all I ever wanted as a kid”, adding: “Once I heard the opportunity that came up, I told my agent to stop all negotiations with other teams.” Araujo joined Cherries this week from Barcelona
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CCTV cameras installed at bus stops across BCP to help travel feel 'safer'
BUS shelters across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have been 'upgraded’ in a bid to reduce anti-social behaviour and make travelling by bus a 'safer option'. More than 150 bus shelters across the conurbation have had CCTV cameras installed
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Late Davis strike earns Poole a first win of the season
CHARLIE Davis came off the bench to score the late winner as Poole Town defeated Taunton Town 1-0 at Tatnam. Following a 0-0 draw at Bracknell Town on the opening day, Dolphins looked like they may be set for another goalless stalemate. However
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Dorset suffer heavy defeat in final three-day game
DORSET County Cricket were well beaten in their final NCCA three-day championship match against Herefordshire by 10 wickets. It was a tough two-and-a-half days for the much-changed Dorset team at the Leaze. Paul Lawrence's side were bowled
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Man 'exposed himself in front of a 70-year-old woman'
POLICE are investigating a report of ‘distressing’ indecent exposure in Bournemouth. It was reported that between 9.30am and 9.40am on Sunday, 14 July 2024, a woman in her 70s was walking near the River Stour in the area of Brecon Close when she
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New Forest town ranked among best seaside towns in UK for food and drink
A New Forest town has been ranked among the best seaside spots in the UK for food and drink according to Which? The consumer champion surveyed more than 4,700 members earlier in the year about the best and worst seaside towns generally for 2024
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MP accuses 'obstructive' group of blocking bid to save activities centre
AN MP has accused Girlguiding UK of deliberately blocking an attempt to save a "hugely loved" facility in the New Forest. Members of the Foxie's Future community group raised £4m in a bid to buy the Foxlease activities centre and and were devastated
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Three people seriously injured following police chase in Ferndown
THREE people have been rushed to hospital for serious injuries following a police chase in Ferndown. At around 9.30pm on Monday, August 5, 2024, Dorset Police received a report of a two-vehicle road traffic collision on Wimborne Road East near
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Environmental activists protest at Kingston Lacey over fossil fuel funding
A PROTEST was held at a famous national trust house and gardens in Wimborne. On August 8 and 9, National Trust members joined Extinction Rebellion Wimborne in protesting at Kingston Lacy with placards and leaflets. The climate activists spoke
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Iraola quizzed on Aarons speculation as Araujo arrives
ANDONI Iraola said Max Aarons returned for pre-season “ready to challenge”, amid speculation over his future. Aarons joined Cherries from Norwich City for an initial £7million last summer and made a good early impression. But two hamstring
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Vandals still on the loose after five stores smashed in ‘senseless’ attack
NO charges have been made four months after vandals smashed five stores in Winton high street. Supermarkets, barbers, a dentist and a betting shop were left with smashed store fronts after two people were caught on CCTV throwing objects at windows
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Concerns over 'incomplete' housing estate
CALLS have been made for Dorset Council to resolve ongoing concerns at a housing development in the county. The council has said it is ‘aware of concerns’ from residents on the Barton Farm Estate in Sherborne by Persimmon Homes – adding that talks
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Most Haunted to bring paranormal show to Dorset
THE acclaimed world number one paranormal show will be coming to Dorset this autumn. Most Haunted Live, the most successful worldwide paranormal investigation series ever made, will be coming to the Tivoli Theatre in Wimborne on October 6.
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'Where were the parking officers?'
TODAY on one of the hottest days of the year it was pretty obvious that the beaches were going to be packed. It was also the case that the car parks would be full. I had to make a visit to Bournemouth and as usual there were cars parked everywhere
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'Thank you and farewell to Brownsea Open Air Theatre'
I HAVE attended every performance of Brownsea Open Air Theatre since it started in 1964, with the exception of one when I was in hospital – but including one when I was still recovering from a hip replacement and broken leg! OVER the years, they
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Two senior staff at finance lender promoted to board of director's
PROPERTY finance lender MSP Capital has promoted two senior team members to its board of directors. Colleagues Nicky Hollamby and Lee Merrifield, who both joined the Poole-based firm in 2017, step up from associate director roles having taken
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Library given money from Omaze for essential repairs
A LIBRARY has been given £25,000 by Omaze following its recent house draw. Colehill Community Library, an independent charity established in 2013, will use the funds for the maintenance of the building and to help encourage young people to read
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‘Treating this one as a final’ – Ford labels Oxford clash ‘biggest fixture’ yet
DANNY Ford has labelled this evening’s meeting with Oxford Cheetahs as “the biggest fixture of our season so far”. League leaders Poole Pirates host the only club who could snatch top spot away from them, Oxford currently sitting third with meetings
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When first town hall was officially opened by special guest
Two decades have flown by since New Milton welcomed its first town hall. Take a look back at this historic milestone with us. The market town celebrated the official opening of its first town hall on April 7, 2004, with the Duchess of Gloucester
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Pizza restaurant closes in preparation of ‘new concept’
A POOLE pizza restaurant has closed in preparation for a “new concept” to open at the site. Fireaway Pizza, on Lower Blandford Road in Broadstone, announced the closure through signage on the window. The sign read: “Fireaway Pizzas is now closed
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GoFundMe created for young boy 'adored by many' in Dorset
MORE than £6,000 has been raised for the family of a young ‘brave’ boy from Bournemouth. Ellis Edwards passed away at the age of 11 after a long battle with stage four neuroblastoma. During his life, he met the King and Queen, Bear Grylls,
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Petition to save The Hush Club receives over 2,000 signatures
A PETITION to save The Hush Club events at a Southbourne cliff-top cafe has received more than 2000 signatures. A petition titled 'preserve the Biannual Hush Club Event in Southbourne' was set up after claims that BCP Council decided to discontinue
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Thermal drone locates missing dog after five days in the remote countryside
A THERMAL drone has been used to locate a dog who had gone missing for five days. Ted went missing on Wednesday, August 7. While out on a walk at Cold Harbour in Wareham, he was spooked by a loud noise and ran off. Dave Rimmer, a veteran from
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In The Dock: 'Drunk and disorderly' man in Bar So among the cases
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: NATHANIEL OSEI, 23 and of Sharland Close in Thornton Heath, admitted two counts of possession of a controlled drug of class A, namely heroin and cocaine, and possession of a controlled
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'Residents should live without the fear that offenders are around every corner'
ANTI-social behaviour will no longer be tolerated in Somerford, a councillor has warned. Councillor Simon McCormack said residents living in the area have ‘the right to live in peace without the fear that there are offenders around every corner
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Staff at computer café forced to work from home due to poor internet
STAFF at a computer café have had to work from home because of ongoing issues with the internet connection. The broadband speed at St Leonards and St Ives Village Hall was ‘too slow’ to supply Wi-Fi to everyone in the café. Set up 15 years
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'We recognise there is still much to do': Dorset Police on low rape charges
DORSET Police have spoken out after it was revealed a small percentage of rape investigations result in a charge. Figures show in the past 12 months, the regional forces’ charging rate for rape offences is 5.8 per cent. Detective superintendent
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Developer given green light for six new flats in high street
AN application for six new flats in Christchurch high street has been determined by the council. Prior approval has been granted for a change of use from retail to residential at 38 High Street. Oraco Properties Limited has plans to introduce
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Serial shoplifter jailed after targeting Co-op stores in the area
A SERIAL shoplifter has appeared in court after targeting Co-op stores in Bournemouth. Stuart Westwood, 36, appeared at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Monday, August 12, where he admitted to 15 counts of shoplifting. His offending spanned between
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Marketing and PR agency expands team with new appointment
A MARKETING and PR agency has expanded its team with a new appointment. Ringwood-based McKenna Townsend has recruited Madeline Cocker as an account executive. Madeline will provide marketing and PR support across the agency’s wide range of
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PICTURES: Sunshine draws huge crowds to ever popular Ellingham Show
Perfect weather drew big crowds to the ever popular and traditional Ellingham Show near Ringwood on Saturday. Thousands flocked to the showground in the picturesque surroundings of the Earl of Normanton's Somerley Estate to enjoy a huge range of