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Man jailed for sex offences against women and girls
A MAN has been jailed for four and a half years for sex offences against women and girls. Tristan Phillip Clamp, 33, of Northfield Road, Ringwood, was sentenced at Southampton Crown Court on Monday, September 2. He was convicted of offences
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Do you recognise this man?
POLICE investigating the theft of three bottles of vodka have issued an image of a man they would like to identify. Officers would like to speak to a man in connection with a shoplifting incident which was reported at Morrisons, Station Road, New
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Manhunt on for man armed with knife who tried to rob Post Office
A MAN armed with a knife tried to run away with a till in a botched robbery. The man, described as “stocky”, entered the Post office in Smugglers’ Lane at Furzehill near Wimborne shortly after 3pm on Tuesday, September 3. He attempted to
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'Luxury watches' seized in £76 million care home fraud investigation
SUSPECTED luxury watches have been seized in a warrant related to a £76 million care home fraud investigation. The Serious Fraud Office (SFO), with support from Dorset Police, executed a search warrant at a home in Dorset on Tuesday, September
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Town centre bank to close for building work
A BANK in Bournemouth town centre is closing to undergo building work. HSBC in Commercial Road will close temporarily while an ATM cash machine is installed at the front of the building. The newly relocated bank will close at 1pm on Thursday
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Designer sunglasses stolen from Boots store
TWO pairs of designer sunglasses have been stolen from a store in New Milton. The theft occurred at Boots Opticians in Station Road between 12.35pm and 1.10pm on Sunday, August 11. Police have released CCTV images of a man they’d like to speak
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Future Bournemouth Air Festival not off the table, council teases
AN air festival for next year is not off the table – but one thing that is certain is that BCP Council won’t be paying for it. The local authority is now working on ways in which the popular and free to attend show can go ahead in the future.
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Restaurant will reopen amid concerns it would close permanently
A RESTAURANT in Poole will reopen later this week amid the closure of its other venue. Drgnfly in Bournemouth Road, Ashley Cross, was closed last month for a refit, but bosses have confirmed it will reopen on September 6. Its other branch
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Man arrested on suspicion of assault, strangulation and threats to kill
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of intentional strangulation and threats to kill in Ferndown. Police received a report at 1.42pm on Sunday, August 25 of an assault involving two people at an address in Dugdell Close in Ferndown. Officers
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Man dies following concern for welfare call
A MAN has died following an emergency response at an incident at Old Harry Rocks. Officers were alerted to an incident in the water off Old Harry Rocks on August 25. The HM Coastguard helicopter, police officers, the ambulance service, an air
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Girl, 15, fighting for her life after falling from holiday hotel balcony
A TEENAGER is fighting for her life in hospital after falling from a hotel balcony in Majorca during the family's first family holiday abroad. Milly Whitlock Doe, 15, lives at Thorney Hill in the New Forest, where a candlelit vigil was held for
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Council to 'take action' against yet more tents on Bournemouth beach
A SENIOR councillor has said action will be taken against a group of seven tents spotted on Bournemouth beach. Another group of campers have pitched their tents on full view along the seafront, sparking fury among some residents. One reader
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Thunderstorms set to hit the UK as summer comes to an end
Thunderstorms are set to hit parts of the UK this week as summer comes to an end, the Met Office has warned. The weather across the UK will be “split” this week as southern England is forecast to be battered by heavy downpours while western Scotland
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Forensic van and police at scene of incident in town centre
A MAN has been arrested after an Italian restaurant was allegedly burgled in broad daylight. Vicolo Pizzeria in Albert Road in Bournemouth was closed on Tuesday, September 3, after its front door was smashed in. Two police cars and a forensic
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Is my child too ill to go to school? Government and NHS advice to follow
It can sometimes be hard to decide whether or not to keep your child off school if they are ill. Luckily, there are Government guidelines which detail the illnesses and diseases that will keep your child off school, and those they are safe to attend
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Armed response unit called to incident in Bournemouth
AN air weapon was seized after an altercation that closed a road in Bournemouth. Armed officers were seen searching the area of Springwater Road in West Howe. The road was closed while officers dealt with the incident on Monday afternoon, September
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Award winning dog friendly hotel receives over 100 nominations
AN Award-winning dog-friendly bed and breakfast is hoping to win a prestigious award for the second time. The Ashleigh won the award for best Hotel/B&B in the UK, created by Dog Friendly in 2023. Lucy Bright takes pride in the dog-friendly
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Costa Coffee reveals food and drink menu for autumn 2024 with 6 new items
Costa Coffee has released more details about its new autumn menu after teasing the return of the Mape Hazel range by releasing one drink for its members. Customers who are signed up to the Costa Club loyalty scheme gained early access to buy a
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Met Office issue yellow weather warning for Dorset
A YELLOW rain warning has been issued for Dorset by the Met Office. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain across southern England later in the week. Weather experts have warned of large waves along the coastline, and the
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Popular nightclub announces return to the town centre
A POPULAR Bournemouth nightclub has announced its return to the town. The former Lost Paradise nightclub has shared plans for a re-launch, telling clubbers ‘Let’s get Lost (again)’. The nightclub, in Exeter Road, closed during the pandemic
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British Gas issues £149 warning to customers ahead of energy price cap change
British Gas has issued a £149 warning to customers ahead of the energy price cap next month. The largest energy firm in the country said: “Ofgem will increase the energy price cap by £149 on October 1. "We’ll keep this page updated, so you
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Man charged for 'wounding with intent' after glassing incident
A MAN has been charged in relation to a bottling incident that left a man in hospital. Officers were alerted to an incident in the Bournemouth Triangle after a man was struck with a glass bottle. The incident occurred in the Poole Hill area
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'Smile and others will smile with you' : Care home residents offer advice
A GROUP of elderly residents have shared their words of wisdom for children going back to school. Residents at Parley Place Care Home sent messages of support to those returning or starting school this year. Words of wisdom included ‘Smile
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REVIEW: Back to Bacharach, Bournemouth Pavilion
THE power, beauty and emotion of music often reflects and recalls times in our lives. And one of the delights of reviewing for three decades has been the accumulation of magic moments and memories, sitting alongside personal way points. For
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What is the pay-per-mile scheme? Chancellor urged to impose plans on drivers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is being urged to impose a pay-per-mile scheme on drivers in the UK to avoid a “black hole” from lost fuel duty revenue. Public transport charity Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) issued the plea, claiming it would have
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Private plane forced to make emergency landing at Bournemouth Airport
A PLANE had to make an emergency landing at Bournemouth Airport due to engine failure. It is understood the aircraft involved was a Citation private jet with a twin engine with only the pilot onboard. The pilot was checked over by emergency
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Care home residents pay visit to disabled riding school
RESIDENTS from a St Leonards care home paid a visit to a disabled riding school. Taking a trip to Riding for the Disabled - Wilton Group, Moors Manor care home residents were able to meet the charity's ponies in person and pat them. The residents
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'Very disappointed I couldn't use cash to pay to park'
WHAT a terrible surprise and disappointment. On one of our nice days I decided to go to our lovely beach, i.e. Hengistbury Head. Normally I would ride my bike this day I wasn't feeling up to scratch, so I decided to drive our car. I put
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Bombs, grenades, and shopping trollies: what is in our rivers?
A MAGNET fisher from Blandford Forum has shared what he has found in Dorset rivers which has included active grenades. Grant Osborne began the unusual hobby of magnet fishing in 2020 during the midst of lockdown. Driven by a want to help clean
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Keir Starmer facing revolt from his own Poole MP
SIR Keir Starmer is facing a backlash Poole’s first ever Labour MP over the government’s decision to strip the winter fuel payment from millions of pensioners. The decision by the prime minister and chancellor Rachel Reeves would result in a “
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New shisha bar planned for Bournemouth town centre
A CAFE in Bournemouth town centre could become a shisha bar under new proposals. A planning application has been sent to BCP Council to change Billy’s Cafe in Yelverton Road into a shisha lounge with ancillary service of food and drink, including
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Yellow Buses drivers debts written off by liquidators
FORMER drivers for Yellow Buses have had their debts they owe for driver training costs written off “because they were difficult to trace”, liquidators have said. These drivers left employment of the Bournemouth-based before the administration
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Police offer compensation for surrendering zombie knives and machetes
THE POLICE are offering compensation to those who surrender zombie knives and machetes in a bid to tackle knife crime. The month-long initiative will see compensation paid to people who meet the criteria ahead of law changes at the end of the month
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University students to cover athlete’s journey to Paralympics
BOURNEMOUTH University (BU) students are covering a Poole athlete’s journey to the Paralympics in Paris. Three BU journalism students are in Paris to follow the journey of a fellow BU scholar competing in the Paralympics. Libby Evans, Abby
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In The Dock: Thefts, assaults and restraining order breaches
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: ROURKE MCCARRON, 22 and of Commercial Road in Poole, admitted using a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance, using a motor vehicle on a road without a valid
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'Visibly dirty' care home which had a 'strong odour of urine' told it must improve
A CARE home in Bransgore has been told it must improve after it was found to be in breach of multiple regulations. Woodside Lodge failed to "constantly protect" its residents from abuse or harm, manage their medicines safely and ensure they always
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Poole runner secures bronze at U20 world championships in global debut
EDWARD Bird seized a bronze medal for Team GB with his dip finish at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships on 29th August 24. Running the 3000m in Lima, Peru, the Poole Athletic Club star produced a battling last lap and final surge to deny
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Hampshire village church proposed to be turned into house
PLANS to turn a Hampshire village chapel into a house have received full support from residents who fear it will fall into disrepair if left alone. Full planning permission has been given to turn a Methodist chapel in Damerham, near Fordingbridge
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BCP Council cuts ties with leisure centre operator
BCP Council is ending a long-standing contract with a leisure centre operator. Everyone Active, which operates three leisure centres in Dorset and many more across the UK, will no longer be managing facilities for BCP Council from next month.
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Little Treasures Village Stay and Play opens in Christchurch
A NEW children’s stay and play focusing on roleplay has opened in Christchurch. Little Treasures Village Stay and Play is aimed at 0 to 7-year-olds and offers a range of activities to keep them entertained including diggers, fake cooking and more
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Wimborne Cricket Club hosts international stars and unveils new nets
WIMBORNE Cricket Club hosted the Lashings International XI and officially opened their brand-new nets. The club played host for the Lashings festival day and saw a number of former international players come to the town. The internationals
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Plans by supermarket to improve parking for shoppers
WAITROSE is taking measures to improve the ‘efficiency and operation’ of its car parking in Christchurch. The supermarket chain has applied for permission to install three automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras in the Bypass Car Park
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'For me it's clear': Andoni Iraola on captaincy at Cherries after Neto departure
ANDONI Iraola has made it clear who Cherries club captain will be after Neto left on loan to Arsenal on transfer deadline day. The Brazilian keeper, who was previously the side’s skipper, left for the north London club after the arrival of Kepa