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Woman dies after being hit by car
A WOMAN has died and another has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving offences following a fatal crash in Lymington. Hampshire Police were called at 1.54pm to a report of a collision involving a blue Vauxhall Meriva and a pedestrian
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Police release next of kin appeal for Keith Milton
DORSET Police has begun to search for the next of kin of a resident on Selby Close, Poole, after he died in his property. The coroner for Dorset has been assisted by police to find the next of kin of Keith Milton, who died at 80-years-old at his
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Pair set to leave Cherries on loan - but Iraola wants Philip Billing to stay
HAMED Junior Traore and Jaidon Anthony are set to leave Cherries on loan – but Andoni Iraola wants Philip Billing to stay with the Premier League side. When asked about Jaidon Anthony’s potential loan move to Burnley, the Basque manager said the
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Hundreds set to 'bare as you dare' at skinny dip charity event
THOUSANDS OF people are set to swim butt-naked for the Great South Skinny Dip. The Great British Skinny Dip started in 2016 and has extended from one event to dozens being organised around the country. Now, a date has been announced for the
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Poole RNLI rescue broken-down jet skiers off Canford Cliffs
POOLE RNLI lifeboat station helped save two jet skiers who were broken down off Canford Cliffs in its 80th call-out this year. A jetski boarded by two people was towed back to shore on August 26 after it was left stricken off Canford Cliffs when
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Emergency response to fire above shopping centre
FIREFIGHTERS rushed to Bournemouth town centre to tackle a “small” flat fire. Three fire engines rushed to a flat above Richmond Gardens shopping centre in Old Christchurch Road on Tuesday afternoon, August 27. Witnesses said the fire was
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No new injuries ahead of West Ham clash - but Billing will face late decision
CHERRIES have no new injuries heading into their clash with West Ham in the Carabao Cup, but Philip Billing faces a late assessment for if he will be involved. Andoni Iraola provided an update on the team’s fitness to the media ahead of Wednesday's
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Woman beaten up on Bournemouth beach as man, 44, arrested
A WOMAN was beaten up and racially abused while she was on Bournemouth beach. The woman, whose identity is unknown, was on the beach near Harry Ramsden’s on Monday afternoon, August 26. Meanwhile, the man kicked her and racially abused her
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New Mexican restaurant to open at shopping centre
A NEW Mexican restaurant is opening at The Dolphin shopping centre in Poole. Fast-casual dining chain and Bournemouth-based start up Loco Lime will be joining The Dolphin Street Food destination. The business will be bringing tantalising Mexican
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RECAP: Serious crash in Lymington
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Man in hospital after stabbing in Bournemouth town centre
A MAN in his 20s was stabbed in Bournemouth town centre as police hunt for offender. Officers were called to assist the ambulance service at 6.20pm on Monday, August 26 after reports that a man had been stabbed in Bournemouth Lower Gardens.
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Which jellyfish are common in UK waters and are any of them dangerous?
There are thousands of species of jellyfish around the world, but only six are common in UK waters. You may catch a glimpse of these jellyfish in UK waters during various times of the year. While there aren't any jellyfish in UK waters that
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RECAP: Shopping centre cordoned off as fire breaks out
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Person airlifted to hospital following medical incident on boat
A PERSON was airlifted to hospital after a medical incident on board a boat in Swanage. Multiple emergency services were alerted to reports of a medical incident on a vessel at sea earlier today (August 27). A coastguard helicopter was deployed
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Dorset Doctor to swim English channel for end-of-life charity
A DORSET doctor has challenged himself to swim for 16 hours across the English Channel for end-of-life care charity, Compassion in Dying. On the front line of medical care in the UK as a general practitioner, Dr Chris Elfes has decided to swim
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Man banned from town after causing issues outside shop
SEARCHING FOR a suicidal man and attending a domestic incident are some of the situations officers dealt with over the bank holiday weekend. Officers spent a part of the long weekend searching for a ‘suicidal male’ across Bournemouth. A man
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New homes nearing completion
FIVE new shared-ownership homes in New Milton are nearing completion. The new homes, in Moore Close, have been developed by New Forest District Council. They have been designed to meet high energy efficiency standards, and include extra thermal
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Man caught red handed attempting to steal expensive bike
A MAN was arrested after being caught red-handed trying to steal items from a Bournemouth home. Officers were alerted to an incident on Cavendish Road on August 26 after reports of a suspicious man lurking around the area. A man was subsequently
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Rubbish not collected from 85 streets in BCP conurbation
FOOD waste and refuse has not been collected from 85 streets in the BCP conurbation. Refuse was not collected from 24 streets in the BCP conurbation the council has reported with food waste was also not collected from 61 streets in the area.
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Former Real Madrid goalkeeper looks set to join Cherries
GOALKEEPER Kepa Arrizabalaga is undergoing a medical at AFC Bournemouth ahead of a proposed loan move from Chelsea. The Spanish stopper spent last season on loan at Real Madrid but is set to head to the south coast for a season-long loan. He
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Historic vessel docks in Poole Quay before heading to air festival
THE LARGEST working steamship in Britain docked in Poole Quay for all to see. The heritage steamship regularly visits Poole every August to wow residents with its facilities and offer a chance to meet the crew that keeps the vessel sailing.
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Wheelchair tennis star chosen to bear GB flag at Paralympics opening ceremony
A DORSET wheelchair tennis star has been selected to be one of ParalympicsGB’s opening ceremony flagbearers. Lucy Shuker, of Three Legged Cross in Verwood, will carry the flag and lead the team down the Champs-Elysees tomorrow night. The 44
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Arson arrest after two cars destroyed at multi-storey
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of arson after two cars were reportedly set on fire at a car park in Poole. In the early hours of August 24, two cars on different floors of The Visitors car park at Old Orchard road went up in flames. Following
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Jaidon Anthony set for Burnley loan
JAIDON Anthony has travelled to Burnley ahead of a potential move on loan. The winger travelled to Lancashire on bank holiday Monday, August 26, for a medical ahead of his move to the Scott Parker-managed club. This would see a reunion with
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Person taken to hospital after crash on the A31
A PERSON has been taken to hospital following a crash on the A31 Ringwood Road. Dorset Police was called at 11.09am on Monday, August 26, to a report of a two-vehicle crash near to the Azalea roundabout in Ferndown. Officers attended alongside
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Poole beat rivals Wimborne through first half Davis goal
POOLE Town beat rivals Wimborne Town 1-0 after a first half goal from Charlie Davis was enough to ensure all three points for the Dolphins. Steve Tully made two changes following Saturday’s 2-1 win away to Marlow with Oakley Hanger and Charlie
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Pictures of Oasis gig at Poole Lighthouse
There was something almost preternatural about the way Liam Gallagher commanded the stage. His aura was that of a man utterly convinced of his own brilliance, a swaggering confidence that infected the crowd. The charismatic frontman held court
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Man stabbed in Bournemouth as police hunt for offender
1:51pm Jessica Toale, MP for Bournemouth West, said: “It is extremely concerning to see yet another stabbing in the BCP
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Keir Starmer to warn UK that 'things will get worse before they get better'
Keir Starmer is set to warn people in the UK that "things will get worse before we get better" in his first keynote speech since winning the General Election with Labour. The Prime Minister will promise that his Government will do the “hard work
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Evanilson 'gave everything he had' on Cherries debut
EVANILSON gave everything in his AFC Bournemouth debut, Andoni Iraola said. Speaking after Cherries drew 1-1 with Newcastle, Iraola said: “I think Evanilson didn't have one more minute. “I think we pushed him the more we could. “It's normal
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'I'm sure if it's a bigger club they'd get an explanation'
RYAN Christie said it was hard to move on from decisions like the one to rule out Dango Ouattara’s winner without an explanation. Christie started in the 1-1 draw with Newcastle United at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday, August 25, as Cherries
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Cherries must park frustrations ahead of busy week: Iraola
ANDONI Iraola said it is important his side parks their frustrations after the Newcastle game as they head into a busy week of fixtures. Iraola’s side face West Ham in the Carabao Cup in London on Wednesday night, before travelling to Everton on
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New Forest theatre company enriches board with three industry experts
NEW Forest theatre company, Forest Forge, has welcomed three new trustees to its board. Theatre maker Victoria Briggs, theatre producer Lizanne Smith-Head and solicitor Mike Wilson have joined the board, bringing their knowledge and expertise from
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Bournemouth girl named finalist in Miss Teen Great Britain
A BOURNEMOUTH girl has been named a finalist in Miss Teen Great Britain 2024. Olivia Ellie Clarke has won the title of Miss Teen Bournemouth and a place in the final of Miss Teen Great Britain 2024 in October. Teenagers from across Great Britain
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Plans submitted to build nine residential flats on Winton High Street
A PLANNING application has been lodged to build nine residential flats in Winton. The development involves constructing a five-story side extension, a three-story roof extension and an internal alteration. The proposed plans for 579-581 Wimborne
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Boscombe's new community space with café, bar, and 'creative offerings' opening soon
A NEW community orientated space is set to open in Boscombe aimed at bringing 'cultural, creative, and social events to the area.' Martin Jones, from Boscombe, envisioned a venue with a "wide variety of artistic, creative and holistic offerings
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New 'luxury accommodation' applies to sell alcohol to guests
A NEW business offering ‘luxury bedsits’ in the New Forest has applied to sell alcohol to guests. The owners of Chevrons House in Fordingbridge have submitted a premises licence application to New Forest District Council. It requests permission
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Poole resident left furious at bus shelter built outside her house
A RESIDENT has been left upset after a permanent bus shelter has been installed outside her house. Lynne Simmons, 78, has been left frustrated after a temporary bus stop, which was made outside her property on Wimborne Road, Poole, in February
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New Milton cafe closes zero waste grocery store
A NEW MILTON cafe has been forced to close its zero-waste refill pantry shop after poor business. The Quench coffee shop and eatery says that since Covid-19 hit, it has struggled to pull in a profit. Opened in 2017, Quench owner, Kathy Sirl
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Residents warned of disruption for £12.4m flood defence scheme
RESIDENTS are expected to be disrupted when work to provide a new flood defence scheme goes ahead in Poole. BCP Council and the Environment Agency are working to reduce the significant tidal flood risk to properties and infrastructure in Poole
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Former Bournemouth MP says his party 'alienated' voters
FORMER MP Tobias Ellwood has said he wants to be “very much” part of the Conservative party’s rebuild following its disastrous election defeat. The MP for Bournemouth East between 2005 and 2024 said his party – which lost all but two seats in
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In The Dock: Woman fraudulently used bank card of 'very vulnerable victim'
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: MARCUS DIXON, 44 and of Mornington Place in London, admitted driving a motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit, namely 6.6 micrograms of
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Teams flex their muscles to pull a 35 ton plane in charity challenge
TEAMS of 20 pulled together to heave a plane weighing the equivalent of six elephants to raise money for charity. The annual Dorset Plane Pull returned on Monday, August 26, as 21 teams of men and women pulled a Boeing 737 across 50 metres.