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Dorset Pickleball serves up its first ever festival in Bournemouth
OVER 100 people picked up a paddle for Bournemouth's first-ever pickleball festival. The event, organised by Dorset Pickleball Club and Convert Pickleball, took place on Sunday, August 25, at the tennis courts in Bournemouth gardens. Pickleball
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Martin Lewis’ MSE issues one-week warning to all Tesco Clubcard holders
Martin Lewis’ Money Saving Expert (MSE) has shared a one-week warning to Tesco shoppers who have a Clubcard. The finance website which shares tips and tricks when it comes to saving money has revealed £14 million-worth of Tesco Clubcard vouchers
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Police assist with search of missing child on the beach
A MISSING child and a theft were just some of the incidents dealt with by an officer patrolling the seafront. Bournemouth Police officer Dylan was conducting foot patrols along Bournemouth beach on Sunday afternoon as part of the ‘Beach Beat’ scheme
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Heavy delays as A31 blocked by crash
MOTORISTS faced heavy delays following a crash on the A31. The A31 Ringwood Road westbound was partially blocked due to an accident at Boundary Lane Roundabout shortly before midday on Monday. Queuing traffic was reported in the area. It
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Boy charged and nine people arrested after teenager stabbed
A TEENAGE boy has been charged and nine people arrested following a stabbing in Poole. Dorset Police received a report at around 12.05am on Friday, August 23, of a disturbance at an address in Vale Road. It was reported that an 18-year-old
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Downing Street sources reveal what will happen when Larry the Cat dies
Downing Street sources have revealed what will happen when beloved Chief Mouser Larry the Cat passes away. The feline has become a popular fixture at Number 10 and was brought to the famous address by former Prime Minister David Cameron. The
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Air ambulance set for major event after 'busiest ever year'
The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance is holding a fundraising week after its busiest ever year..... responding to 2,900 incidents. The service is now asking the public to support this year’s Air Ambulance Week which takes place between Monday
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Dorset community to vote on Neighbourhood Plan
A DORSET community could have a Neighbourhood Plan if residents give it the go ahead. Following the successful examination of the Sturminster Marshall Neighbourhood Plan, Dorset Council has agreed that the plan, as amended, can go to referendum
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Man punched friend and police officer and urinated in police cell
A MAN punched and bit his friend, broke a coffee table and a window, before kicking a police officer and urinating in his cell in custody. He admitted he was so drunk he did not remember it happening. Jake Rushton, of Churchill Close in Sturminster
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Dorset Police join national scheme to get zombie knives off the streets
DORSET Police have joined a national month-long scheme to get zombie knives off the streets. All police forces in England and Wales, including Dorset Police, have joined together in a month-long government scheme to remove zombie-style knives and
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Police carry out searches in residential area after stabbing
POLICE have been carrying out searches in a residential area of Poole after a teenager was stabbed. Officers were seen searching in Layton Road and Carnegie Close throughout the day on Sunday. Forensics were also on scene. Dorset Police
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5 of the best restaurants in and around Sandbanks you can enjoy a meal at
Sandbanks is a place that is known for its affluent community and stunning beach but what are its restaurants like? There are a few spots where people can grab a bite to eat in the neighbourhood as well as just across the water in Studland which
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Innovative cataract detection study launched in Dorset
UNIVERSITY Hospitals Dorset (UHD) has launched a new study to improve the detection of cataracts in newborns. UHD's research and development department aims to enhance its diagnostic capabilities by utilising digital imaging via Neocam, a handheld
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Wimborne Town rue missed chances as they lose against Walton and Hersham
WIMBORNE Town fell to a 4-0 loss at home to Walton and Hersham, conceding two goals a half on a showery but sunny afternoon. Tim Sills made one change with Connor Cocklin coming into the side, and he hit the crossbar from a Matt Neale corner in
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Wimborne show class in victory over Swanage and Wareham
SWANAGE and Wareham RFC hosted Wimborne, with the away side showing their quality in a 53-0 win. Despite an even opening twenty minutes on Friday night, the visitors, who play in the league above Swanage, stretched their lead as both sides prepare
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Eddie Howe: Disallowed goal a 'welcome surprise' for Newcastle
EDDIE Howe said Dango Ouattara’s disallowed goal was a ‘welcome surprise’ as none of his players had appealed for the handball the goal was disallowed for. Speaking to the media after Ouattara’s stoppage time would-be winner was ruled out by VAR
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Iraola 'very proud' of side after late goal ruled out
ANDONI Iraola was ‘very proud’ of his team’s performance in their 1-1 draw with Newcastle. The Cherries boss said his side played very well, and deserved more from the game, after Dango Ouattara’s goal in stoppage time was disallowed by VAR.
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Dozens of ex-council houses repurchased by the local authority in BCP
DOZENS of ex-council houses sold under Right to Buy have been repurchased in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, new figures show. Right to Buy legislation allows people renting local authority-owned homes to buy them at a discounted rate.
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Dolphins host Wimborne Town in bank holiday derby clash
THE Dolphins host Tim Sills’ Wimborne as they aim to continue their good start to the campaign and push on into the playoff places. A short turnaround following yesterday’s Southern League action which saw Poole come away with all three points
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Swanage lose narrowly to 10-man Dorchester Sports
SWANAGE lost narrowly to Dorchester Sports in their Dorset Premier League clash at Day’s Park in a close fought encounter. Dorchester took an early lead just two minutes in from their first attack, with Tood Coombs slotting home from close range
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Election of Verderers to take place in November
AN election of two Verderers of the New Forest will take place in November. New Forest Verderers has announced the election will take place on Tuesday, November 26, and has encouraged residents to register their right to vote. Voters will be
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Retirement developer holds barbecue at new home
A RETIREMENT developer hosted a sizzling summer barbecue in Wimborne. McCarthy Stone turned up the heat at its new Old Market Village at Ensor Mews with an on-site bistro, washed down with refreshing summer tipple and a six-piece Latin jazz band
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Wildlife trust hit back at water companies for Milford on Sea incident
HAMPSHIRE and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has spoken out on the recent incident that resulted in the death of more than a hundred fish at Milford on Sea. New Forest District Council urged visitors and residents not to bathe at Milford on Sea on
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Parents urged to arrange bus travel in time for new school year
MOREBUS is urging parents to organise bus travel for their children sooner rather than later. Thousands of pupils will be returning to school in less than two weeks giving enough time to make arrangements. The Poole-based bus operator’s dedicated
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New Mediterranean café with South African twist opens in Lymington
A NEW Meditteranean cafe with a South African infusion has opened in Lymington. Peter Bendon owns Babela’s, a brand new café serving a mixture of South African-style dishes and traditional café favourites. The new café is also taking suppliers
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Teenager gets into dream university after battle against brain injury
A BOURNEMOUTH teenager has managed to get into his dream university after struggling with a brain injury since 2019. Will Sears, 18, from Bournemouth, has overcome a long battle against a brain injury to achieve a place at his dream university
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Public pool ‘tremendously successful' under new ownership
A PUBLIC pool is having a ‘tremendously successful first season’ under new ownership. Christchurch Town Council reported the Quomps Splash Park was thriving under its control, having taken it from BCP Council. A report into the splash park
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'I will never return to Bournemouth unless it's to retrieve my stolen bike'
A DERBYSHIRE pensioner said he would never return to Bournemouth unless it was to retrieve his stolen bike, which was stolen just two hours after he purchased it. Brian Westhead travelled five hours from Derbyshire on Tuesday, August 20, to buy
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Bosses at top Dorset attraction commit huge investment for future of site
THE owners of a top Dorset beauty spot have committed a huge investment as part of major plans to keep it sustainable. Matt Jones bought the Furzebrook Estate and within it the Blue Pool in 2021 with his wife Julie following the death of long-time
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Christmas light switch-on event set for return
CHRISTCHURCH Town Council is set to fully fund Christmas in the town for a second year running. The town council has officially started planning the Christmas lights switch-on event for 2024. A report is due to be shared with the community