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Cherries' home clash with Arsenal moved again for TV
CHERRIES' game at home to Arsenal has been moved again. AFC Bournemouth's clash against last season's Premier League runners up at the Vitality Stadium was originally planned for Saturday, October 19 at 3pm, but was moved to Sunday, October 20
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Bournemouth University student wins Paralympic gold
LEO McCrea, 20, from Poole, won gold in the SB5 100m breaststroke final at the Paralympic Games last night (Sunday, 1 September). The Bournemouth University student won his first Paralympics medal for Switzerland at La Defense Arena in Paris this
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Paedophile used secret shoe camera to upskirt women and children at supermarket
A DEPRAVED paedophile used a secret device on his shoe to film up the skirts of women and children in a supermarket. Tristan Clamp filmed hundreds of victims over the course of a year using a camera fitted to his shoe. Police uncovered hundreds
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Tawny owl 'left to die in a bin' released back into the wild
AN OWL that was left to die in a bin has been released back into the wild after receiving treatment. Moyles Court Wildlife Hospital received a report from Cedar Vets in Verwood of a tawny owl that was found ‘dumped and left to die in a waste bin
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Saturn to be visible in the UK night sky this week - find out when and how
This week Brits have the chance to see the planet of Saturn in the night sky as it enters opposition. Marking the only time you will be able to see the planet for over a year, Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun and the second largest in the
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Miami inspired café to replace long standing bistro
A NEW Flamingo Café Bar is coming to Ashley Cross – but the Winton branch will be closing. Aviary Hospitality Group, owners of Flamingo Café Bars and Chicken & Blues, has announced the acquisition of Le Bateau in Ashley Cross. The venue, which
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'No crime committed' when boat was taken from dock multiple times
NO crime was committed when a boat was taken from its dock in Poole, police have said. Dorset Police received a report that four men had taken a four-berth Regal 28 Express boat out on a number of occasions between July 15 and August 2. The
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22-year-old arrested after being seen with suspected firearm
A 22-YEAR-OLD has been arrested after a man was seen with a suspected firearm in Westbourne, Bournemouth. Dorset Police received a report at around 1pm on August 31 that a man was seen in possession of a possible firearm in a vehicle in West Overcliff
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Two teens arrested after man stabbed in Bournemouth town centre
TWO teenage boys have been arrested after a man was stabbed in Bournemouth's Lower Gardens last week. The man in his 20s was taken to hospital after reports of a stabbing at 6.20pm on Monday, August 26. His injuries were not reported to be
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Car 'completely destroyed' after incident on A31
A MAIN road in Dorset was closed for nearly three hours yesterday as emergency services dealt with a car fire. A vehicle was ‘completely destroyed’ after catching fire on the A31. DWFRS, Dorset Police and National Highways attended the incident
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Investigation launched into suspected illegal waste site
AN investigation has been launched into a possible illegal waste site in Dorset. The Environment Agency (EA) is leading the investigation into the site, which is located near Verwood. Teams from the EA, Dorset Police Rural Crime and Dorset
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Eurofighter Typhoon jets spotted soaring skies of Dorset
A BOURNEMOUTH Air Festival favourite was seen (and heard) soaring the skies of Bournemouth this morning. A loud roar gave out as the Eurofighter Typhoon flew from Bournemouth Airport across the town at around 10.30am. The reason behind the
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PHOTOS: Restaurant chain unveils newest branch on the high street
A RESTAURANT chain has unveiled its brand-new branch in Lymington. Solento Lounge officially opened at 21 to 22b High Street on Thursday, August 29. The latest in the Loungers brand, Solento has transformed the site of the former Barclays Bank
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Police give update after concern for welfare incident on A338
A WOMAN is receiving appropriate care following a concern for welfare incident on the A338, police have said. Dorset Police received a report at 8.34am on Sunday, September 1, raising concern for the welfare of a woman on a bridge on the A338
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Richard Lawson's Pirates triumph in testimonial - as he signs contract for 2025
RICHARD Lawson led his Poole Pirates side to a convincing 56-34 triumph over the Roger Warnes Transport All Stars in his testimonial. Lawson, immediately after thanking the crowd for their support, was offered a contract to ride for Pirates for
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Glassing victim discharged from hospital after serious attack
THE victim of a glassing attack in Bournemouth town centre has been discharged from hospital, police have confirmed. The man aged in his 30s was taken to Poole Hospital initially in a life threatening condition, but he has since recovered and
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NHS starts vaccinating pregnant women and older people for RSV- who is eligible?
Pregnant women and older people can now be vaccinated by the NHS against a respiratory virus that can make some people seriously ill. Officials suggest the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) programme could prevent thousands of hospital admissions
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DWP warning to thousands of pensioners missing out on £3,900 boost - how to apply
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has warned nearly one million pensioners that they are missing out on cost of living support worth nearly £4,000 a year. The DWP is urging all pensioners to check their eligibility for Pension Credit.
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No arrests made after stabbing on Friday
NO ARRESTS have been made after a man was stabbed near Asda in Poole on Friday night. Paramedics were called to a man in his 40s that had been stabbed in the area of the Asda superstore in Holes Bay Road, Poole between 7pm and 7.30pm on Friday
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Woman, 31, charged after BMW crashes into pub
A WOMAN was charged after a BMW crashed into a Bournemouth pub. The grey 1-Series crashed into the George Tapps pub in Old Christchurch Road in the town centre on Saturday morning, August 31. Luke Dominey, 24, was in the area when he heard
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Man charged after driver allegedly unresponsive behind the wheel
A MAN has been charged after a driver was allegedly found unresponsive behind the wheel. Police were called to Seaview Road in Poole shortly before 10pm on Friday, August 30, after concerns for the welfare of a man in a stationary vehicle.
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Wetherspoon to cut prices of all food and drinks this month - see when
JD Wetherspoon is set to cut the prices of all food and drinks this month as part of 'Tax Equity Day'. Food and drink prices at Wetherspoon pubs across the UK will be cut by 7.5 per cent for one day only this month to "highlight the benefit of
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Morebus speak out after pedestrian hit by bus
MOREBUS have spoken out after a pedestrian was hit by a bus and airlifted to hospital with serious injuries. Police were called to Christchurch Road in Bournemouth at around 9.45am on Sunday, September 1 after reports of a crash. A woman was
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Queer reimagining of Madame Butterfly coming to Poole
CARLOS Pons Guerra's Mariposa is coming to the Lighthouse in Poole on Tuesday, October 15. The show will start at 7.45pm with a 12+ age guidance. Under the flickering neon lights of a Caribbean port, a rent boy and a sailor fall in love, leading
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35 roadworks taking place across the BCP area this week
THE following roadworks are being carried out within the BCP Council area by the council and various utility companies the week beginning Monday, September 2: 1. Alder Road (Poole) – junction with Bloxworth Roundabout Temporary carriageway
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Great British Bake Off contestant to attend new food festival
A NEW food festival coming to Wimborne in September will be attended by a former Great British Bake Off contestant. The free festival will take place on September 14 from 11am to 4pm with the main site at Willow Walk near Waitrose. A variety
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Toploader and N-Trance to headline brand new Dorset festival
TOPLOADER and N-Trance will headline a two-day festival for charity in Swanage. N-Trance, formed by Kevin O'Toole and Dale Longworth in 1991, will appear on stage at the brand new Swanalulu Music Festival in Prince Albert Gardens on Friday, September
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'What happened to the promises that Labour made?'
WELL it looks like the country will be screwed down with taxes on this ,that and everything else. More tax on fuel . More tax on cigarettes. More tax on alcohol. Banning people who smoke . Banning people who want to get on with their business.
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'Replace air festival with cycling event'
I READ with interest your article regarding the planned kite protest against the Air Festival. It mentioned the risk of asylum seekers suffering from the sound of fighter planes because they have often left war zones where hearing these planes
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Home care company wins Top 20 award for seventh year in a row
A COMPANY has been named as one of the top 20 home care providers in the region for the seventh year in a row. Ringwood-based Burley’s Home Care is celebrating the outcome of the latest Home Care Awards, which recognise the best specialists based
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Council lobbies new government for higher parking fine charges
COUNCIL officials have remade their case for higher parking fines to the new Labour government. For some time, BCP Council and its former MPs have been lobbying the former Tory governments to raise the fine from £25 for minor offences, if paid
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Arts by the Sea Festival to conclude with beach bonfire
THE ARTS by the Sea Festival is set to conclude with a beach bonfire. The festival, which celebrates art, culture and community, will burn its unique installation, The Honey Pot, on Bournemouth Beach on September 29. The bonfire will be part
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Beloved Christmas light switch-on to return to town
CHRISTMAS may still be more four months away, but Christchurch is already on countdown. The town has announced its Christmas light switch on will take place on Saturday, November 23. Between 11am and 7pm, the town centre will be transformed
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Top national accreditation for south coast's rising legal stars
TWO solicitors from a south coast legal firm have gained top-level accreditation from a national family justice organisation. Georgina Emerson and Lauren Harley of Ellis Jones Solicitors have both achieved specialist accreditation status from Resolution
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Businessman scared of heights to leap out of aeroplane
A BUSINESSMAN who is terrified of heights is leaping out of an aeroplane at 10,000 feet to fundraise for a hospice nurse. Ian Girling, who is chief executive of Dorset Chamber, will be facing his fears with the skydive in aid of Lewis-Manning
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'Breakthrough' test could detect prostate cancer in 15 minutes or less
Scientists believe that a “breakthrough” test that uses dried blood samples could detect prostate cancer in 15 minutes or less. Researchers at Aston University have developed a new method that analyses crystal-like structures in dehydrated blood
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Lib Dem warns 'countless' pensioners in Dorset worry about paying bills this winter
LIBERAL Democrat MP Vikki Slade has said “countless” pensioners across her constituency are worried about how they will pay for their bills this winter. The MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole has backed a motion in Parliament to block Labour’s
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Two stores set to open soon at Bournemouth retail park
A NEW fashion retailer and chain bookstore are set to open soon at a Bournemouth retail park. Castlepoint will be welcoming Mango, an international fashion brand, for its first Dorset store. Also opening will be Waterstones which temporarily
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Dorset Police investigating own officers and staff for violence against women
DORSET Police are currently investigating its own officers and staff for misconduct involving violence against women. A Freedom of Information request revealed the force are currently investigating seven officers and staff members for misconduct
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Two unrelated serious incidents in town centre over the weekend
A WOMAN was sexually assaulted and a man glassed in two unrelated serious incidents in Bournemouth town centre at the weekend. A woman aged in her 40s was sexually assaulted in the Lower Gardens in the early hours of Sunday morning, September 1
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Teen battling chronic illness wows with superb baking business
AN 18-YEAR-OLD girl battling a chronic illness is wowing people with her superb baking business. Alice Wyatt set up Lally Bakes just a few months ago but is already inundated with requests and showcases her work at fayres. (Image: Alice Wyatt
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Bakery with 'larger unit' teases opening and its sooner than you think
A POPULAR high street bakery has teased an opening date for its new larger store in Bournemouth. The highly anticipated new store in Christchurch Road is rumoured to be opening within the next few weeks, Greggs has said. Customers can soon
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Man hurled homophobic abuse and assaulted event-goer at Bournemouth Pride
A MAN hurled homophobic abuse and attacked an event-goer at Bournemouth Pride, a court heard. Ivan Browne, 26 and of Ballam Grove in Poole, spat on the man, stamped on his hand and fractured his leg during the assault. Prosecutor, Ben Thompson
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Lewis Cook: 'Privilege' to captain Cherries in remarkable comeback win
LEWIS Cook said it was a privilege to captain AFC Bournemouth as Cherries turned around a 2-0 deficit with minutes to play to beat Everton 3-2. Cook captained the side at Goodison Park after club captain Neto went on loan to Arsenal last week.
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Hamworthy United win five on the bounce after Romsey and Cove wins
HAMWORTHY United made it five wins on the trot as they beat Romsey Town and Cove United. Meeting last Tuesday, it was hosts Romsey who broke the deadlock after a slow start from both teams on 21 minutes after some poor Hammers play allowed Josh