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Purbeck Police find nitrous oxide cannisters in Lulworth
PURBECK Police have found nitrous oxide canisters littered in the Lulworth and Durdle Door area. Whilst on patrol on August 14, officers in Wareham found several canisters of nitrous oxide with balloons littered on the ground. Although legal
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Wareham firefighters called to house after owner smelt smoke
WAREHAM fire station was called to a house on the outskirts of the town after the owner smelt smoke. Called out at 10:40pm on August 17, Wareham fire station has reported it attended an incident on the outskirts of Wareham after the owner had
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Emergency services respond to incident on Charminster Road
Emergency services were seen attending a casualty on the junction between Charminster Road and St Alban's Avenue. South Western Ambulance Service and Dorset Police were seen attending an incident on August 17 at around 6pm in which a casualty
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Iraola full of praise for 19-year-old Dean Huijsen after Premier League debut
ANDONI Iraola was full of praise for Dean Huijsen after an assured Premier League debut vs Nottingham Forest. The 19-year-old centre-back joined AFC Bournemouth this summer from Juventus and started the league opener at the City Ground. He
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Pedestrian airlifted to hospital after being hit by car on A338
A MAN from Poole has been airlifted to hospital after a serious crash on the A338 Wessex Way. Emergency services rushed to the scene at about 12.25am on Sunday, August 18, between the Cooper Dean roundabout and the Blackwater junction. The
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LIVE: A338 closed after police rush to crash
10:07am Dorset Police have issued a statement following the collision. It says: The incident occurred at around
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Anti and pro-immigrant protesters clash at Bournemouth demonstration
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What came before one of Bournemouth's most iconic hotels?
Bournemouth emerged as a popular seaside resort in the Victorian era, drawing visitors with its clean air and picturesque surroundings. This influx of tourists led to a boom in hotel construction, and the Imperial Hotel was one of many establishments
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Met Office warns hurricane will see strong wind and heavy rain in UK this week
The UK’s weather is set to turn this week as the Met Office warns that hot weather and sunny skies could be replaced by heavy rain and strong winds. It comes as local weather will be influenced by hurricane Ernesto which is currently a category
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The New Forest pub with children's play area and bargain ice creams
It's the charming countryside pub in the heart of the New Forest with a dedicated children's play area and the nostalgic reintroduction of the 99p Whippy ice cream. The Drift Inn, at Beaulieu, has just launched its new Summer Sounds music series
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Boost for children’s hospice as Morebus makes £23,000 lump sum donation
MOREBUS is providing children’s hospice Julia’s House with a financial boost this week. The Poole-based bus operator has long been a supporter of the charity and is donating £23,000 towards the services it provides for families caring for seriously
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5 of the best spots to head to for coffee and a slice of cake in Bournemouth
Bournemouth has a whole range of great cafes and coffee houses perfect for an invigorating cup of coffee and a delicious slice of cake. However, if you're going to meet a friend or perhaps just want to indulge yourself, you'll want to head somewhere
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20 fascinating photos of Westover Road through the years
Bournemouth's Westover Road, described as "the last road for retail", has changed over the years but is still instantly recognisable. We've taken a look back in photos at how it has changed over the years. Westover Road pictured
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5 of the best bakeries in the BCP area that are well worth a visit
Bakeries are a wonderful source of sweet and savoury treats, and there are plenty to choose from in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. They can be a great spot if you're looking to bring home some warm loaves of bread or if you fancy a sausage
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Big plans to return decaying hotels back to 'former glories'
DECAYING hotels that have been left to ruin for years are set for a major refurbishment to bring them back to their "former glories". The Marriot Group is looking to fully refurbish the Collingwood and Kerley hotel buildings behind the Bournemouth
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Man charged after petrol station 'shoplifting'
A MAN has been charged after a BP petrol station was stolen from. Bournemouth resident Ian Payne has been accused of theft from a shop and using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress
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How BH2, Tower Park and Castlepoint eateries scored by hygiene inspectors
LEISURE centres and retail parks across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are subject to the same standards as any other shop, cafe or restaurant when it comes to hygiene. Each week, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) inspects businesses across
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Woman sexually assaulted man on a bus
A WOMAN sexually assaulted a man on a bus after allegedly mistaking him for her boyfriend, a court heard. Samantha Eyers, 59, forced the man to flee after she grabbed his groin on a bus in Bournemouth. Prosecutor, Stuart Ellacott, told Bournemouth
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Return of cliff top festival 'poised to be a landmark event'
THE countdown is on for the return of a festival described as ‘more than just a musical celebration’. Cliff Top Music Festival is set to return to Highcliffe on Saturday, September 7. Attendees can relive the golden era of funk, soul, and rock