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Poole Pirates travel to Plymouth as they aim to secure top spot
POOLE Pirates travel along the south coast as they aim to secure top spot in the Championship. After Pirates’ emphatic win in the BSN Series semi final first leg over Workington in the week, they face Plymouth Gladiators on Saturday, August 24.
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Marked police car and car crashes on busy Poole road
A CAR crashed with a marked police car on a busy dual carriageway in Poole. The car, believed to be a red Ford Fiesta, appeared to have crashed with a stationary marked police car in Dorset Way between Tower Park Roundabout and the Canford Heath
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Officers issue public appeal for missing man last seen in Tesco
OFFICERS are looking for a man who has been reported missing for nearly a week in Poole. Phillip has been located by police: https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/24546398.police-locate-missing-man-phillip-murray-ten-days/ Phillip Murray
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Cherries working on loan deal for Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga, reports
AFC BOURNEMOUTH are reportedly working on a deal to sign Chelsea ‘keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga on loan. According to David Ornstein from The Athletic, Cherries are keen to sign the out of favour goalkeeper, with the 29-year-old reportedly the club’
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Iraola: 'Fitting' that 125th anniversary match against Eddie Howe's Newcastle
ANDONI Iraola believes it is ‘fitting’ that Cherries’ 125th anniversary fixture will be played against Eddie Howe’s Newcastle. Howe spent 11 years at Dean Court across two permanent stints and a loan as a player, before twice managing the team
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Former member of founding Red Arrows display team dies
AN ORIGINAL member of the RAF Red Arrows Display team has died. Retired Squadron Leader Henry Prince, callsign Red 7, was part of the founding team that was put together to create the Red Arrows 60 years ago. Henry was also part of the decision
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Exciting new route to take off from Southampton Airport this winter
An airline is set to launch a new route from Southampton Airport this winter. Passengers can explore Amsterdam in two months’ time when easyJet launches the new route. Flights to the “incredible city” will run every Monday and Friday from the
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Spicy peppers and portable speaker stolen from car by thieves
A JAR of jalapeno peppers and food sachets are among the items stolen during a theft in Branksome. Offenders broke into a car in Norman Avenue and stole a number of items. Officers investigating the theft from a motor vehicle are appealing
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Two separate crashes near each other cause 'manic' traffic
5:34pm On the Dorset Way crash, Dorset Police has confirmed a car has crashed into one of its marked cars. A spokeswoman
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Poole high street bank to close for revamp of its store
A POOLE bank is set to close for a refurbishment. The HSBC bank branch in Poole High Street will close temporarily from August 23 until September 6, for a variety of internal and external alterations to be made. The bank will also be hosting
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Dorset man among those accused of damaging Buckingham Palace fountain
A DORSET man is currently on trial accused of causing damage to a Buckingham Palace fountain. The jury has retired to begin its deliberations in the trial of a group of Animal Rebellion protesters accused of causing thousands of pounds of damage
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These 7 'easy' tips could save you £100s a year on your supermarket shop
Do you want to know how you can spend less on your supermarket shop? Here are 7 top tips to help you do just that. Households across the country have been grappling with the continued high cost of living for a long time now. The cost of everyday
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Bomb squad cordon off area outside £5m seafront homes
BOMB squads were called to an unexploded device outside homes worth upwards of £5m. The Coastguard, Royal Navy and police all cordoned off a private jetty off Gardens Road in Lilliput, Poole, on Tuesday, August 20. Emergency services arrived
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Costa Coffee teases Maple Hazel menu return with one drink for members
Costa Coffee has revealed it is bringing back its Maple Hazel Iced Latte in time for autumn. The Maple Hazel menu has been available in coffee shops before, including last year, but it’s not clear yet to what extent Costa Coffee fans will be able
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Mercedes stolen off Bournemouth driveway
A MERCEDES was stolen from Barnes Road in Bournemouth in the middle of the night after three men pulled up and used a key hacker to open the car. Holly Love, 35, and her partner were awoken at 1am on August 23 after three men had gained access
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Three cars involved in crash near Bear Cross Roundabout
THREE cars were involved in a crash in Ringwood Road near Bear Cross Roundabout causing traffic delays. Dorset Police was called to the crash at 4.30pm on Thursday, August 22. No injuries were reported but a lane was blocked as a result with
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Orphaned chimpanzee transported from Congo to Monkey World
A VICTIM of the illegal bush meat trade in the Republic of Congo has been relocated to a sanctuary in Dorset. Chocolat is a female orphan chimpanzee who was an infant when her family was hunted and killed. When rescued, it was discovered that
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Late-night stabbing sees teenager rushed to hospital
A 15-YEAR-OLD boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a late-night stabbing has left a teenager in hospital with serious injuries. Police were called to Vale Road in Poole shortly after midnight on Friday, August 23 after reports
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LIVE: Road closed and forensics on scene in residential street
10:02am Some more images from the scene@Bournemouthecho pic.twitter.com/ilrucHhmVy — Hannah Knight (@HKnightEcho
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Easily one of the most beautifully intriguing parts of Dorset
Imagine a towering, chalky sentinel guarding the English Channel. Its weathered form, shaped by the relentless sea, stands as a testament to the power of nature. This is Old Harry Rocks, a quirky, cliff-side curiosity with a history as intriguing as
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Bournemouth wakeboarder part of GB squad for European championships
A BOURNEMOUTH wakeboarder is set to take on the best in Europe next week. Nineteen-year-old Olli Loder is part of Great Britain’s open men squad that is heading to the European championships in Toutainville, Normandy. Loder is alongside Ellingham
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'Here is a chance to create something that the whole town could be proud of'
BOURNEMOUTH Rugby Club has named a new director of rugby and has appointed a head of rugby operations. The two new senior leadership roles are a part of significant investment aiming to drive future success and sustainability at the club. Will
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Teenage rower eyes Olympics in new event after European bronze
A TEENAGE rower from Southbourne has his sights on the 2028 Olympics. Tom Walker has been rowing at Christchurch Rowing Club for five years and is one of the rising stars of the beach sprint event, which will make its debut in Los Angeles in four
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Former Sheffield United and Fulham striker calls on Canada to pick Jebbison
A FORMER Sheffield United, Fulham and Derby County striker and Canadian international has called on his national team to pick new Cherries striker Daniel Jebbison ahead of the next World Cup. Paul Peschisolido believes the country should claim
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Dorset brewer posts 50 per cent profit increase year-on-year
BLANDFORD-BASED brewer Hall & Woodhouse has announced underlying profit before tax has increased by nearly 50 per cent. Management has said the brewer delivered an “excellent performance” with the announcement of £6.5m pre-tax profits compared
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Woman ‘petrified’ after ex-partner posts revenge porn and threaten to kill her family
A WOMAN was left petrified after her ex-partner posted revenge porn on social media and threatened to kill her family. Nicholas Bentley was ordered to stay away from his victim by a court restraining order but breached it within two days. Prosecutor
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Police and council ‘committed’ to tackle sex assaults on seafront
DORSET Police and BCP Council say they are “committed” to tackling seafront sex assaults in Bournemouth through increased training and patrols. It comes after concern from residents following repeated reports of alleged sexual assaults and rapes
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18-year-old girl spat at, kicked and punched hospital workers in unprovoked attack
AN 18-YEAR-OLD girl spat, kicked and punched three hospital workers in an unprovoked attack. Macey Weston assaulted the staff at Poole General Hospital after they were unable to book her a taxi. Prosecutor, Robert Salame, told Poole Magistrates
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AFC Bournemouth's new partner aims to 'hit more company goals'
A POOLE-based business is aiming to hit more company goals after teaming up with AFC Bournemouth. Green IP, formed two years ago, has become an executive regional partner of AFC Bournemouth for the coming season. The internet-based communications
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Meet the latest guide dog pups in Dorset as charity appeals for more homes
TWO national Guide Dogs puppies have been relocated to Dorset, sparking appeals for more residents to volunteer for the charity. Robin and Vesper are the two latest labrador puppies to be sent to be brought up by ‘puppy raisers’. Once fully
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In The Dock: Man who stole from Tesco Express staff room among the cases
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: TWANA AHMED, 39 and of Ringwood Road in Poole, admitted using a motor vehicle on a road without a valid test certificate and driving a motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled
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Bournemouth Airport sees 25 per cent growth in passenger numbers
BOURNEMOUTH Airport has passed its pre-pandemic passenger numbers. The airport has seen a 25 per cent growth in passenger numbers and surpassed 2019 pre-pandemic levels for the first time. Latest figures show that in the 12 months to the end
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Nearly £75k being forked out for two art installations
NEARLY £75,000 is being forked out to fund two art installations in Bournemouth. The two new statues are set to be installed at West Cliff Green and Alum Chine next year. The Alum Chine artwork will be inspired by the writings of Robert Louis
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Charity event at golf club announced in memory of Ben Cull
A FORMER lottery winner has put his money to good use by creating a charity event in memory of his friend. Ben Cull was diagnosed at 17 with Ewings Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer in his right knee. After extensive chemotherapy, a full
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Show 'reviving the sixties and seventies' lined up for Wimborne
A HIT-packed show 'reviving the sixties and seventies' is coming to Wimborne. Singer Roy G Hemmings will bring his The Hits of Motown Show to the Tivoli Theatre on Friday, August 30. A former member of the Drifters, Roy brings together the