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Cherries club captain Neto joins Arsenal
AFC BOURNEMOUTH goalkeeper Neto has signed for Arsenal on a season-long loan. The keeper travelled up to north London on deadline day for a medical, after the two clubs reportedly agreed a deal on Thursday evening. The Gunners were pursuing
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PICTURES: Bournemouth Air Festival puts on dazzling night display
THOUSANDS of visitors to Bournemouth were treated to a dazzling night display led by a Eurofighter Typhoon. Day two's night display at Bournemouth Air Festival began just after 7:25pm as the Eurofighter Typhoon returned to the skies for the second
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PICTURES: Displays wow crowds on day two of Bournemouth Air Festival
DAY two of the Bournemouth Air Festival was full of action-packed moments as aircraft once again took to sunny skies. Bournemouth's beaches were filled with visitors on the penultimate day of the event. Originally scheduled to begin at 2pm,
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Men charged after alleged theft from shop with imitation firearm
TWO men have been charged with possessing an imitation firearm and robbery. Officers were called to Tesco Express in Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, shortly after 10am on Sunday, August 25 after reports of a theft. It is alleged the men stole
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Motorcyclist in hospital seriously injured after A31 crash
A MOTORCYLIST has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash with a car. The male rider, in his 50s and from Corfe Mullen, was on the A31 near Henbury farm when he was involved in the collision with a car shortly after 11am on
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Police smash their way into town centre flat after welfare concerns
POLICE officers smashed their way into a town centre flat after a concern for welfare call came in. Two women were believed to be at risk at an address in Albert Road, Bournemouth, on Wednesday afternoon, August 28. One witness said he saw
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Thieves target Mercedes cars from driveways
THIEVES tried and failed to steal a Mercedes AMG from a driveway in Bournemouth. The car was parked in an address in the Wallisdown area when four people wearing balaclavas tried to take it at around 1.35am on Thursday, August 29. Officers
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The 'little-known' dog collar law that could see pet owners face £5k fine
A 'little known' dog collar rule could cost pet owners a £5000 fine if they don't follow it - here's how you can avoid it. Owning a dog is a joyful experience but as pet parents know, it is also a big responsibility. In fact, there are laws
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Thousands of mating spiders are about to invade UK homes - how to keep them out
Anyone with a fear of spiders is preparing for an uncomfortable few weeks in the near future. People are being warned that thousands of sex-crazed spiders are set to invade our homes at the end of next month, with the arrival of autumn signalling
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RECAP: Road reopens after A31 crash
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Multi-storey car park to remain closed after devastating fire
A MULTI-STOREY car park is to remain closed after vehicles caught fire and caused damage to the structure of the building. Two cars, a VW Polo and an Audi Q2, caught fire and were parked on different floors of the multi-storey car park in Old
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Chris Mepham on way to Sunderland for medical ahead of loan move
CHRIS Mepham is reportedly headed to Sunderland for a medical ahead of a proposed loan deal. The Welsh centre-back is up in the north east for the tests, after dropping down the pecking order at Cherries. He has made 121 appearances for AFC
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Brits issued false widow spider warning as woman almost loses her foot
A writer admits she regrets wearing fishnets to visit her boyfriend, after almost needing to have her leg cut off thanks to a 'false widow spider bite' in his garden. Bella Lamorte was visiting her partner in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, last
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Amber fire warning in place for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
AN AMBER fire warning is in place for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The warning comes amid a fire that had to be extinguished on the clifftops at Southbourne just an hour before the Night Air show started as part of Bournemouth Air Festival
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Popular Bournemouth butchers shuts down
A POPULAR Bournemouth butchers has closed its doors to the public. Armstrong Butchers, in Wimborne Road, Winton, closed ‘around two weeks ago’, according to residents in the area. On a visit by the Echo, all meat and stock had been removed
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Daniel Jebbison joins Watford on loan as Cherries prioritise his development
AFC BOURNEMOUTH prioritised Daniel Jebbison’s development in deciding to send him on loan while Enes Unal is still recovering from injury. Jebbison has moved to Watford on loan, it has been confirmed, as was the plan for the striker when he signed
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Extinction Rebellion protest Bournemouth Air Festival
EXTINCTION Rebellion flew kites at Hengistbury Head to protest the air festival. Protesters from the BCP branch carried out their planned ‘kites of peace’ in the two hours before the first flights at 2pm on Thursday, August 29. The group
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This was Bournemouth in 1964
Bournemouth in 1964 was a vibrant seaside town, experiencing a significant surge in popularity. It was a time of transition, marked by a blend of traditional seaside charm and the emergence of a new youth culture. The town continued to be
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Neto and Mepham leave on loan: Cherries deadline day as it happened
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'Don't look back in anger' - Scamming prevention tips for Oasis tickets
DORSET Police is warning Oasis fans to be vigilant against potential ticket scams. The highly anticipated reunion has created a surge in demand for tickets, providing an opportunity for fraudsters to exploit eager fans. Tickets for the tour
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LIVE: Bournemouth Air Festival day two - as it happens
7:07pm That's all our coverage for today. We will have a report on the dusk display for you later. Here's our
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Bournemouth law firm shortlisted for three awards
A BOURNEMOUTH-BASED law firm is celebrating after being shortlisted for three awards. Steele Raymond, based in Richmond Hill, is the finalist at the South West Property Awards’ property law firm of the year category. Head of residential development
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New block of flats proposed for Bournemouth town centre
DEVELOPERS are looking to build a new block of flats in Bournemouth town centre. Surrey-based Woldingham Developments could demolish two properties in Bradburne Road off Suffolk Road and replace them with 19 flats. Each flat would be either
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'Most voters will regret it'
AM I surprised, some of us will lose our Winter Fuel Allowance. No. not at all this new government would rather see train drivers keep warm in their cosy cabs than see the elderly freeze. This is nothing new, over previous times the Labour government
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Dorset care home raises hundreds for charity through garden open days
A Dorset care home has raised £700 for charity through two garden open days. The events, held at Colten Care's Brook View in West Moors, were part of the home's ongoing commitment to the National Garden Scheme (NGS). The shared effort of the
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Bournemouth Air Festival 2024: what's flying on day two
IT’S day two of the Bournemouth Air Festival 2024. There’s a jam-packed line-up of flying to enjoy today. The fun starts from 2pm and displays include Firebirds, Wasp, Spitfire and Mustang. Updates on any displays will be available on our
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Haunting adaption of Frankenstein comes to Poole this autumn
AN ADAPTATION of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is coming to Lighthouse Poole this November. Produced by Tilted Wig, the play will run from Tuesday, November 5 to Saturday, November 9. Seán Aydon's acclaimed adaptation will tour for the second
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Police catch 120 driving offences from a lorry cab
FORTY-SIX drivers not wearing a seatbelt, 35 using a mobile phone while driving and 10 deemed ‘not in control of their car’. This is just a few of the reasons why some drivers were fined and given points on their licences during a targeted crackdown
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Engineers believe temporary traffic lights will finally be down this week
TEMPORARY traffic lights causing major disruption to the A35 are likely to come down this week. An exact date is still not given for when repair work on the A35 past Bakers Arms Roundabout will be done. But Openreach, the firm carrying out
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Ex-drug addict turned support worker raising awareness of overdose
AN EX-DRUG addict turned support worker is raising awareness of overdose after beating addiction. Alan Dobson said his life felt like a “horror movie” after becoming dependant on alcohol and heroin from a young age. However, after seeking help
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Draw of the Premier League brings Champions League players to Cherries: Iraola
THE Premier League is quickly becoming the most powerful league – and that brings some of the world’s best players to AFC Bournemouth. Andoni Iraola believes the league is a massive draw to potential new Cherries signings. When asked about
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More than £45m owed to BCP and Dorset councils
RESIDENTS owe the two councils in Dorset tens of millions of pounds in unpaid council tax. Of the £45m owed to the two main authorities, BCP Council is owed some £21.35m worth of council tax from 2021 and 2024. And Dorset Council is owed
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Pirates 'can't afford slip ups' ahead of busy weekend
POOLE Pirates ‘can’t afford any more slip ups’ as they travel to Edinburgh in the SGB Championship and to Workington for the BSN Series semi-final second leg. The two meetings precede Richard Lawson’s testimonial, which will take place at Wimborne
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Business owner 'raging' after café is broken into
AN INDEPENDENT business owner is ‘raging’ after his café in Bournemouth was broken into. Ed Watts owns Flirt, a vibrant café in The Triangle that holds engaging events and is known for its friendly atmosphere. On August 28, Flirt was broken
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Chris Mepham joins Sunderland on season-long loan
CHRIS Mepham has joined Sunderland on a season-long loan. The Welsh centre-back headed up to the north east for a medical on deadline day after dropping down the pecking order at Cherries. He has made 121 appearances for AFC Bournemouth, with
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Engineers warn library is 'risk to public safety'
ENGINEERS have warned a library in Bournemouth is now a “risk to public safety” following a report into its structural state. Documents show Winton Library in Wimborne Road is suffering from “severe” cracking of the brickwork, the access ramp
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Pirates to celebrate ever-popular rider with testimonial
POOLE Pirates are set to celebrate one of their ever-popular riders, Richard Lawson, this weekend. Lawson’s testimonial will take place on Sunday, September 1, at 5pm, and will see a Pirates select side take on the Roger Warnes All Star Select.
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Cheese festival comes to Dorset next month
A CHEESE festival is coming to Dorset next month. The 2024 Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival is due to take place on September 14 and 15. Festivalgoers will have the chance to sample and buy a wide variety of cheese, browse the many diverse
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'It's not fair to look at the numbers': Iraola on goals and Cherries forwards
ANDONI Iraola says it is not fair to look at only goal scoring numbers when evaluating the performances of Cherries’ forwards. Dango Ouattara has seen two goals disallowed in the first two games of the season, while Antoine Semenyo has picked up
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Marcos Senesi: Cherries 'gutted' with late defeat in cup but rue missed chances
MARCOS Senesi said the Cherries team are ‘gutted’ after late heartbreak saw them exit the Carabao Cup in the second round. The Argentine played all 90 minutes of the game at West Ham, which saw Jarrod Bowen score an 88th minute winner for the home
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In The Dock: Town centre retailer targeted by thief
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: JOSHUA BUTLER, 19 and of no fixed address, admitted theft from a shop after stealing dog food, pringles and chocolate to the value of £20 from Co-op in Ashley Road in Poole on April 4.