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Night Air undisrupted by heath fire on seafront cliff
FIREFIGHTERS quickly extinguished a fire that sent plumes of smoke into the sky Bournemouth seafront. The fire started on the seafront cliff in Southbourne, off Boscombe Overcliff Drive, less than an hour before the Night Air show was due to start
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PICTURES: Night Air dazzles the sky
THE night sky lit up with dazzling colours during day one of Night Air at this year’s Bournemouth Air Festival. A Eurofighter Typhoon returned to the skies on Thursday evening, August 29 as the sun set beneath the horizon. After the noise
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Cherries chief executive Neill Blake to leave role after transfer window
AFC BOURNEMOUTH’S chief executive Neill Blake will leave his role after the closing of the transfer window. Blake will take up a new role at Black Knight Football Club, of which Cherries owner Bill Foley is chief executive. A statement from
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LIVE: Huge plumes of smoke come from Bournemouth seafront cliff
8:49pm Luckily, the fire was put out by firefighters pretty quickly and the night show was able to begin on time.
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PICTURES: Air show returns stronger than ever with two new fighter planes
SUNSHINE basked down on Bournemouth for the first day of 2024’s air festival. Thousands of residents and visitors flocked to the beach and East Cliff to watch the as-ever popular event kick off. Despite the Red Arrows being a no-show this
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Hunt for pair caught stealing nearly £1,000 pounds worth of whisky
HAMPSHIRE Police are investigating after a shoplifting incident in Ringwood. Several bottles of whisky totalling almost £1,000 were stolen from the Waitrose at the Furlong Shopping Centre. The incident occurred shortly after 1pm on August 20
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Cherries midfielder set to join Swindon Town - reports
AFC BOURNEMOUTH midfielder Gavin Kilkenny is set to join Swindon Town. Andoni Iraola confirmed to BBC Radio Solent after the West Ham Carabao Cup tie yesterday that the 24-year-old would be leaving the club. Today, The Athletic's Jacob Tanswell
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Arrest made after men in balaclavas stab passenger in car park
A MAN has been arrested a month after two men in balaclavas stabbed a man in the shoulder while sat in a car park. It was reported that a man in his 20s was stabbed while sat in a car with his window down in Morrisons car park on Hightown Road,
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British Naturism announce date for naked private museum viewing
THE DORSET Museum is offering a once-in-a-lifetime chance for history fanatics to appreciate history while daring to bare. Fellow historians will have the chance to experience a private viewing of the famous museum including the work of Thomas
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Police search for burglar who entered property and stole nothing
POLICE are searching for a burglar who entered a property and moved items. It was reported that entry was gained to an address in Beaufoys Avenue in Ferndown, between 10.30am on Monday, August 19 and 2pm on Friday, August 23. Items had been
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Daniel Jebbison having medical ahead of loan move, reports
DANIEL Jebbison is reportedly having a medical at Watford FC ahead of a proposed loan move. Adam Levanthal from The Athletic reports that the striker is at the Hornets for the tests and will join the Championship side for the 2024/2025 season.
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Man seen exposing himself in middle of road
OFFICERS investigating a report of indecent exposure have issued a picture of a man they would like to identify. A man in his 30s was driving towards Leigh Gardens when he witnessed a man exposing himself in the middle of the road. The incident
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Man appears in court for allegedly leaving dog to die in hot car
A MAN has appeared in court charged with an animal cruelty offence after a dog was allegedly left to die in a hot car. Youssef Hanta Alhoussouni, 26 from Liverpool was arrested and subsequently charged with causing unnecessary suffering to a protected
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Bournemouth Air Festival roars into action at opening ceremony
BOURNEMOUTH Air Festival 2024 was inaugurated by its opening ceremony which was held under blue skies as Black Cats helicopters flew past. Held on the lawn of Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel, two Black Cats helicopters flew over the hotel
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'Avoid the area' - Road closed after crash
3:34pm Dorset Police has confirmed that vehicles have been recovered and the road cleared at around 2.15pm. This live
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CCTV appeal following criminal damage incident in Bournemouth
OFFICERS have issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to identify in relation to a criminal damage incident. A man and a teenage girl smashed the screen of the bus stop opposite the Sovereign Centre in Centenary Way, Boscombe. The incident
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'Profound sadness' as family pay tribute to pedestrian killed in crash
TRIBUTES have been paid to a woman who died following a crash in Lymington. Hampshire Police were alerted to an incident at 1.54pm involving a blue Vauxhall Meriva and a pedestrian in Milford Road on Tuesday, August 27. The road was closed
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Busy road reopens just in time for Bournemouth Air Festival
A MAJOR road in Bournemouth has reopened early after weeks of temporary traffic lights and traffic. The A35 Christchurch Road in Bournemouth has fully reopened after Wessex Water completed sewer repairs ahead of schedule. Emergency work on
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'Only a matter of time' before Evanilson starts scoring goals for Cherries
IT IS ‘only a matter of time’ before Evanilson starts scoring for AFC Bournemouth according to Andoni Iraola. The striker came off the bench at half time against West Ham in the Carabao Cup and was immediately a handful for the host’s defence.
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Man set fire to café and slashed woman’s car tyres
A MAN set fire to a Bournemouth café and slashed the tyres of a woman’s car, a court has heard. Paul Armstrong, 60, entered guilty pleas at Bournemouth Crown Court on August 29 after reports he had set fire to a café in Moordown. It was said
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Missing man may be in the New Forest, police say
OFFICERS are searching for a missing man that may be in the New Forest. Lee Harris, 38 was last seen at 1.20pm at an address in Portsmouth on August 25. Now, officers have reason to believe he may be in the New Forest. Lee is described
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Council gives update on future of Bournemouth Air Festival
BCP Council has given an update on the future of Bournemouth Air Festival. As this year’s event gets under way, the leader of BCP Council said the authority has spoken with “several potential operators for future years”. Cllr Mille Earl said
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Woman 'winched up' and airlifted to hospital following fall
A WOMAN was winched up to a coastguard helicopter after falling in Swanage. A coastguard helicopter, the ambulance service, a Hazard Alert Response Team and Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) responded to the incident. A spokesperson
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Smoking 'could be banned' in pub gardens as Minister consider stricter rules
A new report has suggested that smoking could be banned from pub gardens under government plans. The report from The Sun said that the potential changes in smoking rules could come as part of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's stricter Tobacco
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Oasis add more show dates to their huge reunion tour in 2025
Oasis has announced a reunion and due to high demand from fans, more dates have been added to their upcoming UK tour. Releasing the dates on its official X, formerly Twitter, account, the band said it was “unprecedented demand” that has led to
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Three men arrested after firearms and drugs found in Poole
FIREARMS and drugs were among the items found by officers at an address in Poole. Three men were arrested after a number of illegal items were seized. Officers from Poole worked with the Dorset Police Rural Crime Team to raid the property
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Man 'pushed into display board' outside Bournemouth Tesco
CCTV images have been released of a man officers would like to identify in connection with an assault. A man in his 70s got involved in an altercation with a man near the entrance of the Tesco Superstore in Wimborne Road in Kinson. It is reported
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Cherries announce signing of Spanish international keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga
CHERRIES have announced the signing of Spanish international goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. The stopper signs on a season-long loan from Chelsea, a club which bought him for a world-record fee for a keeper in 2018. He has signed a new deal at
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Man charged with attempted murder after woman and boy strangled
A BLANDFORD man has been charged with attempted murder and intentional strangulation. Matthew Dominey, 41, from Blandford Forum, has been charged with attempted murder and intentional strangulation after a woman in her 40s and a boy were strangled
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RECAP: Bournemouth Air Festival sees blue skies and sunshine on day one
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Stranded kayaker saved by Mudeford RNLI off Avon beach
A STRANDED kayaker stuck 600m off Avon Beach who capsized in the wake of a boat and lost his paddle had to be rescued. On August 27 at around 5.30pm, Mudeford RNLI was tasked with rescuing the kayaker off Avon Beach towards the Long Groyne at
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From vision of a resort to urban residential heart
In the late 19th century, Dr Compton embarked on an ambitious project to establish a new seaside resort. His vision was to create a haven of tranquility and leisure, offering a refreshing escape from the bustling urban centres of the era. Through
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Bournemouth Air Festival 2024: what's flying on day one
IT’S the first day of the Bournemouth Air Festival 2024. There will be something for everyone on offer today - plus a dusk display. Flying starts from 2pm with a host of old favourites and new displays to marvel over. They include the
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Spanish zoo speaks out after ‘orca’ protesters storm Bournemouth travel agent
A SPANISH zoo has spoken out after animal right protesters dressed as orcas and stormed a Bournemouth travel agent. Protesters from PETA took over Bournemouth’s latest TUI branch in Castlepoint on August 22, calling for the travel agent to cut
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Home Office figures show decline in asylum seekers in BCP
FEWER asylum seekers were being housed in hotels in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole this summer than a year earlier, new figures show. A refugee charity has said hotels should never be used to house asylum seekers, warning it leaves vulnerable
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Pool and jacuzzi bid among planning decisions made
OUTDOOR leisure features have been approved for a house at Holt by Dorset planners. The include a pool, sauna and jacuzzi, listed as “incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling house”. Other applications in the wider Wimborne area decided
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Hamworthy begin FA Vase campaign with win over Warminster
HAMWORTHY United began their FA Vase campaign well with a 3-1 win over Warminster Town. Warminster travelled to Hamworthy with both sides in the same level in the FA structure, but with United looking favourites for the win over a side that sits
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6 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are on the lookout for their forever homes
SEVERAL pets in Dorset are looking for their forever homes, including at the Ashley Heath Animal Centre. Located on the border with Hampshire, the centre offers care for its animals in rural surroundings. A few animals from the centre are listed
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Equipment to monitor bats agreed for quarry
BAT swarming activity at Winspit Quarry is being monitored until November – with temporary equipment installed at the site. Three temporary poles have been agreed for the Worth Matravers quarry on behalf of the National Trust. The poles, with
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'Whose idea was it to cut fire service?'
REFERRING to your article in Saturday's Echo telling us all about the plans to cut the very necessary fire service. Whose fantastic idea was that down to when they are allowing so many new building estates in the area? The council will have more
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UK tour brings 'Blade Runner' live concert to Bournemouth venue
The cult classic film 'Blade Runner' will be presented live in concert at the Bournemouth International Centre next month. The iconic movie is set to be shown on a vast HD screen at the centre on September 24 as part of a nationwide tour featuring
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Extinction Rebellion plans protest on first day of air festival
EXTINCTION Rebellion is expected to fly kites on the first day of the Bournemouth Air Festival. The environmental group, known for causing disruption nationally, has planned to fly the ‘kits of peace’ at Hengistbury Head on Thursday, August 29
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Police close case on stabbing - with nobody arrested or jailed
POLICE are no longer investigating a stabbing at a curry house, with nobody being arrested for it. Multiple police officers and detectives rushed to outside Westbourne Tandoori in Seamoor Road, Bournemouth on December 30. A man in his 30s
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Pub chain 'confident' in management after review brought by police concerns
PUB chain Marston’s has said it is “confident” in the management of a Bournemouth pub following a licence review. The Bell in Christchurch Road, Pokesdown, landed itself in hot water after Dorset Police alleged “mismanagement” inside. One
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Car park prices now so high that 'revenue is down' for council
REVENUE from council car parks “is down” after passing a “tipping point” of high prices, a meeting heard. Parking fees rose once again in April, taking some one-hour stays up to £2.90 - following on from the axing of 20-, 30- and 40-minute stays
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Eurofighter Typhoon flight times at Bournemouth Air Festival 2024
FLIGHT times for the Typhoons at this year’s air festival have been confirmed. With the Red Arrows not turning up this year due to overseas commitments in Canada, the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet is now the most anticipated display this year
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Car park closures and traffic restrictions during the air festival
ROAD closures for this year’s Bournemouth Air Festival have been announced. This year’s event – also the last one – will start on Thursday, August 29 and last for three days until Saturday, August 31. Unlike previous years, planes will not
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Knife crime offenders are getting younger, figures show
FIGURES show the number of stabbings in Bournemouth has reduced in the past four years, but offenders are getting younger. Local policing area commander chief superintendent Heather Dixey said Dorset Police are not complacent and remain committed
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Met Office reveals storm names for 2024/25 - from Ashley to Wren see full list
The Met Office has revealed the storm names for the 2024/25 season. The new storms list – first launched in 2015 – usually runs from early September until late August the following year. Along with Met Eireann in Ireland and KNMI, the Dutch
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‘Lovely, funny man’ found dead by girlfriend
A 25-YEAR-OLD man was found dead in his girlfriend’s flat in Poole after struggling with his friend’s death. Lewis Anthony Fooks was found unresponsive by his partner after she returned home from work on March 6. Dorset Coroner’s Court heard
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David Bowie spider among first 14 Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024 images
A stoat “dancing” over the snow, a David Bowie spider and a jaguar going for the kill are among the first images released from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024 competition. More than a dozen highly-commended images have been unveiled
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Civil war re-enactment weekend to be held at Corfe Castle
CANNON fire will ring out around Corfe Castle next month. On September 7 and 8, there will be a re-enactment of ‘The Betrayal’ at Corfe Castle, portraying the events of 1646 when the castle was taken by Parliamentarian forces. The English
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In The Dock: Prolific shoplifter will spend even longer in jail
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: DOMINIC MARSDEN, 40 and of Christchurch, admitted being in charge of vehicle while unfit through drugs in Southampton Road in Lymington on November 22, 2023. He admitted using a motor
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Much-loved Christchurch fish and chips replaced by new business
A MUCH-LOVED fish and chip shop in Christchurch will be replaced by another chippy in September. In business for 25 years, Captain Cod in Stour Road will be turned into a new chippy named Sam's Fish Bar. After Captain Cod's owner Vicky Webster
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Mid Dorset and Poole MP visits Wimborne nursery to discuss expansion
MID-DORSET and Poole MP Vikki Slade visited a Wimborne Nursery to discuss its upcoming expansion of funded childcare for parents. Tops Day Nursery, Wimborne, hosted Mid-Dorset and Poole MP, Vikki Slade, who met the nursery's children and founder
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Bournemouth Air Festival 2024 - your guide to this year's event
Bournemouth Air Festival will be taking place very soon, with hundreds of thousands of people expected to attend its 2024 iteration. The annual four-day spectacular will be showcasing a range of different aircraft completing displays in the sky