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Iraola bemoans another controversial goal as Cherries exit Carabao Cup
ANDONI Iraola bemoaned another controversial refereeing decision that saw late drama as Cherries headed out of the Carabao Cup. Jarrod Bowen scored on 88 minutes for West Ham, sending the hosts through to the third round, but the ball appeared
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Cherries cup hopes crushed by late West Ham winner
AFC BOURNEMOUTH had their Carabao Cup hopes crushed just minutes from time as West Ham scored a late winner to progress to the third round. Neither side were able to create many chances in the first period, but Cherries went close to opening the
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Cherries lose late to West Ham in Carabao Cup
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Bournemouth father and daughter triumph on BBC 1’s Pointless
A BOURNEMOUTH teen and her dad have triumphed on BBC 1’s Pointless. Daisy Colebeck won an episode of the hit teatime quiz alongside her dad Graham. The 19-year-old, a Brockenhurst College leaver, defeated three other teams to make the show’
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Jet2 adds two new countries in Bournemouth Airport first
TWO new destinations have been announced by Jet2 from Bournemouth Airport. For the first time, passengers from Hurn can fly to Prague in the Czech Republic and Vienna in Austria from winter 2025. The exciting new breaks are part of Jet2’s
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New plans submitted to demolish a house and replace it with three properties
PLANS have been submitted to demolish a property and build three detached houses in Bournemouth. A planning application has been prepared on behalf of Park Place Properties LTD to demolish the existing property and erect three detached houses.
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Man arrested for supplying drugs after item dropped from moving car
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs after an item was dropped from a moving car during a police chase. Officers spotted a vehicle with no insurance on Old Milton Road, New Milton, on Friday, August 23 while on patrol. While
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Care home celebrates National Dog Day
A CARE home in Poole has celebrated National Dog Day. Upton Bay was joined by ten dogs and their owners for a dog show on Monday, August 26. The event featured twelve exciting categories, from ‘Best Dressed Costume’ to ‘Loveliest Lady’ and
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RECAP: Concern for welfare sparks emergency response
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Can you put up a garden fence without your neighbour's permission?
Fences in gardens can cause all kinds of neighbour disputes and there are a range of rules to follow. So, if you’re putting a fence up in your garden, you might be wondering if you need to ask a neighbour for their permission. While putting
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Airline bosses call for airport alcohol limit to curb in-flight violence
Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary has called for alcohol limits to be introduced in airports to tackle a rise in disorder on flights. O’Leary said passengers should be restricted to two drinks per journey to stop what he calls an increase
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‘I don’t feel guilty for my actions’: Dorset protester guilty of criminal damage
AN ANIMAL Rebellion protester has hit out at the justice system after being found guilty of causing damage worth thousands of pounds to a Buckingham Palace fountain by releasing red dye into it. Louis McKechnie, 23, Christopher Bennett, 27, Riley
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Aldi offers hundreds of pounds to parents to help with back to school supplies
Aldi has launched a new scheme to help out families who need to get essential supplies for their child returning to school. Research from the supermarket revealed that parents spend just over £100 per child during the back-to-school period on the
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Man missing for ten days has been found
A MAN who had been missing for ten days has been found by police. Officers searching for a man reported missing from Poole are pleased to confirm he has been found. Phillip Murray was reported missing after last being seen in the Tesco superstore
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Police search for two men who burgled a property in Lilliput
SEVERAL valuable tools were stolen from a property in Lilliput after two men broke in to the garage. At approximately 2.15am on Sunday, August 18, 2024 two men entered the garage of an address off Lilliput Road. A number of DeWALT tools and
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Woman sexually assaulted by teen boy
A WOMAN was sexually assaulted by a boy. The victim, in her late teens, was touched inappropriately over her clothing by a teenage boy in St Stephen’s Road, Bournemouth town centre, at around 5.40pm on Wednesday, June 26. Officers have issued
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Bournemouth Echo readers can subscribe for just £3 for 3 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £3 for 3 months or over 30% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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'I think I can get to the final'- Paralympic swimmer confident ahead of Games
Swimmer Harry Stewart says he is braced for the experience of his life as he gets set to take part in the Paralympics in Paris. The 20-year-old from Bridport, who has previously swum in Poole and Christchurch, will be compete in the s14 category
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Community gong bath at Boscombe beach
PEOPLE visited Boscombe Beach with their mats, blankets, fire pits, drums and swimsuits to immerse themselves in a gong bath by the sea. With a focus on, peace, joy, happiness, harmony, love and togetherness, Vida Mizani organised the free Full
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Remaining funding needed for air festival 'will be raised this week'
THIS year's air festival will go ahead despite a £100,000 target not yet being raised. A target for £100k was set by BCP Council's cabinet late last year, raised by sponsorships and donations, to help fund the three-day show. Alongside this
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Resurfacing work on two busy roads delayed by two weeks
RESURFACING work for two busy roads in Bournemouth and Christchurch has been delayed by two weeks. Work to resurface the tarmac in Turbary Park Avenue in West Howe, Bournemouth and Stoney Lane, Christchurch was due to start on Monday, September
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A35 to close during day for nearly a week while maintenance work is done
DAYTIME closures of the A35 are expected to last for nearly a week, Dorset Council has said. The stretch of road between Bere Regis Roundabout and Sugar Hill will be closed for highways work and maintenance from Thursday, September 12. Workmen
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Dorset's only toll road could be introduced under controversial plans
NEW tolling could be introduced for Ferry Road in Studland – sparking fears some may have to pay more than others. The owners of the Sandbanks Ferry could introduce fees for anybody using the road for more than 30 minutes. Bournemouth-Swanage
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Police investigation launched into 'Borough of Poo' signs
A POLICE investigation has now been launched after Borough of Poole signs were allegedly vandalised. Earlier this month, the welcome to Poole signs in Hamworthy, Branksome and on the Wessex Way were all altered to read ‘Welcome to Poo’, with the
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Council signs multi-million-pound contract with waste firm
BCP COUNCIL has signed a new multi-million-pound waste handling contract lasting until 2027. Under the deal, first signed four years ago, organic recycling and renewables firm Eco Sustainable Solutions is tasked with treating and processing all
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'Knife crime is a scourge on our society’: Call for action after stabbings
THERE has been a call for action over knife crime after recent stabbings across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. As previously reported, a man in his 20s was stabbed in Bournemouth Lower Gardens on August 26. The incident marks the third
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People who commit knife crime 'will suffer extreme mental trauma'
AN EX-SECURITY guard turned youth mentor is calling for more knife crime education and tougher regulation on blades. Marc Smith worked in the security industry in Bournemouth town centre for 30 years before focusing his attention on helping young
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‘Live life to the max’: Fundraiser for Hamworthy United boss with terminal illness
A FUNDRAISER has been launched for Hamworthy United boss, Dan Cann, who was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness. Dan, 38, said he has been “blown away” by the generosity of the public after a fundraiser was launched following his motor neuron
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Former mayor donates to charity which 'turned personal tragedy into a force for good'
A FORMER mayor has donated to a charity helping young people to achieve their dreams. Cllr Toni Coombs, past Mayor of Verwood, has donated equipment to the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF). JTYAF was formed by Peter and Linda
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In The Dock: Man found with a knife in Asda among the cases
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: CALLUM DAVID ANDERSON, 24 and of no fixed address, admitted failing without reasonable excuse to comply with the supervision requirements imposed following his release from a period of
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Poole runner reasserts claim as Britain’s third-choice female 1500m runner
MELISSA Courtney-Bryant reasserted her claim as Britain’s third-choice female 1500m runner with a season’s best time at the Silesia Diamond League meeting. The Poole Athletic Club star continued her successful salvage job, following the disruption
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Dorset Camera Club member captures playful seal by river
STUNNING pictures show the moment some sailors came across an array of wildlife over the bank holiday. Pam Ballam from Bournemouth was among a group of visitors travelling up the Beaulieu River when she saw grey seals perched on a rock basking
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Cherries must be 'very, very good' to progress to next round of cup
CHERRIES cannot talk about a cup run before their opening Carabao Cup game against high quality opposition in West Ham. AFC Bournemouth travel to the London Stadium on Wednesday night, facing Julen Lopetegui’s Hammers. Previewing the clash
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Army team to bear crawl 26.2 miles across beach for charity
A TEAM of current and former army personnel will attempt to bear crawl 26.2 miles across Bournemouth beach for charity. The gruelling challenge, taking place on August 30, will raise money for Combat Stress, the UK’s leading charity for veterans
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Paralympian believes there's more to come after world and Commonwealth titles
POOLE'S Alice Tai believes she has not yet tapped into her full potential as she heads to a second Paralympics in Paris. The 25-year-old missed out on Tokyo 2020 with an elbow injury brought about by using crutches for her club foot and shortly
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More than £100k to be forked out for new soft play at leisure centre
MORE than £100k is being forked out to fund a new soft play in Boscombe. BCP Council’s new ‘specialist' facility is earmarked to go at Kings Park Learning and Leisure Centre (KPLLC) - the former Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Centre. A £110,000 contract