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Bournemouth's Jack Eyers adds silver to Britain’s Paralympic canoe haul
BOURNEMOUTH'S Jack Eyers continued his journey from catwalk to canoe by clinching silver on his Paralympic debut in Paris. The 35-year-old amputee caught the eye in a time of 47.87 seconds in the men’s VL3 va’a but was denied the title by Ukraine
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GALLERY: Wet weather fails to dampen gunpowder at Wimborne Militia
WET weather didn’t dampen the gunpowder of Wimborne’s famous Militia event over the weekend. The market town’s famous, red-coated reenactment group of 1685 welcomed visitors to a special, free family festival to celebrate their 25th anniversary
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Alice Tai ends phenomenal Paralympics with fifth medal
ALICE Tai capped off a phenomenal Paralympics with a bronze medal in the S8 100m butterfly. The Barton on Sea swimmer flew out the blocks in the first 50m, extending a healthy lead over her nearest competitors Jessica Long and Viktoriia Ishchiulova
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Dolphins pushed aside in 5-0 defeat to Swindon Supermarine
THE Dolphins faced Swindon Supermarine for the third time in a week but were on the losing side this time as the hosts took all three points. Steve Tully made one change to his Poole Town side with Toby Holmes coming in for Tom Hewlett who was
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Pirates reach another final after second leg victory at Scunthorpe
POOLE Pirates flew to another final as they defeated Scunthorpe in the semi final of the KO Cup. Pirates gained payback on the side that denied them the cup last season and were able to defend their large first leg advantage, extending it with
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Do you have razor sharp vision? Try to find all five differences in this puzzle
Have you ever wondered how good your vision really is? Test it out with this spot the difference puzzle. Peldon Rose has created the puzzle which has five differences for you to spot in two pictures of similar office spaces. This comes as the
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Dorset choir returns home after performing in Spain
A VERWOOD choir has returned home after performing outside two iconic Spanish cathedrals. Led by choir leader, Jenny Deacon, the Sweet Charity Choir performed in both Salamanca and Zamora in Spain with a set list of covers from bands such as U2
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Morebus hosts event to get more women driving
MOREBUS hosted a special event recently, designed to prompt women to consider a new career as a bus driver. The event, dubbed ‘Drive a Bus Like Us', has been described as a “huge success”, with several attendees from across the region keen to
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Regeneration plans 'no longer fit for purpose' after eight years
REGENERATION plans are “no longer fit for purpose” just eight years after they were drawn up, a town council has said. Ferndown Town Council said “the world has moved on” since the plans were drawn up in 2016 and signed off a year after.
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When Tina Turner wowed crowds in Bournemouth
The undisputed Queen of Rock 'n' Roll staged a one-and-a-half-hour spectacular that whipped the capacity audience of Bournemouth International Centre into an absolute frenzy. The date was May 12, 1985, and Tina Turner was enjoying her greatest
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Films and TV shows filmed in Dorset including Harry Potter, Broadchurch and more
Dorset is known for its stunning scenery and historically significant places, and it's clearly caught the eye of scouts looking for filming locations. Over the decades, the county has been featured in plenty of TV shows and films with some notable
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The Dorset postcodes who scooped prizes in the postcode lottery last month
A number of postcodes in Dorset won thousands of pounds in the People's Postcode Lottery during August 2024. Multiple streets across the county scooped prizes after their postcodes came out in the draw. The People’s Postcode Lottery is a subscription
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New private ambulance service launches in Poole
A PRIVATE ambulance service has launched in Poole, looking to support the night-time economy. Phoenix-EMS moved to the area after the founder, Darren Cable, relocated from Sussex. The business offers a range of services, including private hospital
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Get your hands on incredibly valuable coin as top 10 rarest coins revealed
Brits have the chance to get their hands on a rare and valuable commemorative Winnie the Pooh coin. The officially licensed 65mm Pooh Sticks Commemorative celebrating the game of Poohsticks and comes complete with a definitive history of the game
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What to do if you have head lice - how to get rid and can they jump?
Have you been itching your head a little too much recently? You might be worried it's head lice. They are small insects around 3mm long and they can be difficult to spot in your hair. Head lice eggs (also known as nits) can either be brown
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Bournemouth beach bonfire to go ahead despite not everyone understanding it
BOURNEMOUTH beach will host a bonfire at the end of the month. Organisers of the annual Arts by the Sea will burn its centerpiece display The Honey Pot, made of metal and placed on the sand, for four days. And then on the final night (September
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Daytime closures of A35 to start next week
WORK on a busy A-road in Dorset will begin next week. Daytime closures of the A35, between Bere Regis Roundabout and Sugar Hill, will begin on Thursday, September 12. The closures will be in place between 9am and 4pm daily, with the road
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Pub told 'improvement necessary' by inspectors
A NUMBER of cafés, pubs, restaurants and takeaways across Dorset and the New Forest have been handed new food hygiene ratings recently. Each week, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) inspects businesses across the country, assessing hygiene and safety
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Plans for 450 homes recommended for approval
PROPOSED plans for 450 homes in Ringwood have been recommended for approval. Plans for 443 dwellings off Moortown Lane will head to New Forest District Council planning committee on September 11. A hybrid planning application, the proposal
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A quirky live music venue boasting an 'ever rotating' drink offering
A PUB where 'every taste and experience is a new one' is our Pub of the Week. Located in Southbourne Grove, The Wight Bear is a popular live music venue and family-run micropub known for its "ever-rotating cask ales and beers" and a jam-packed
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Bournemouth Rugby Club elects former diplomat as new chairman
BOURNEMOUTH Rugby Club has elected a new chairman in former diplomat Phil Sinkinson OBE. The new chairman has called on supporters to get behind the club, saying that youth talent will be fundamental for the club’s future. Previously serving
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Bakery starts 'official restart' to improve business
A BAKERY in Lymington has reopened after it was temporarily closed to 'conduct a complete refresh' after it has struggled with business. Dubbed as its 'official restart', The Cornish Bakery on Lymington High Street re-opened its doors on August
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New speakeasy bar wants to become the art hub of Bournemouth
A NEW speakeasy bar has opened in Bournemouth in partnership with artist, Lucanart, and wants to become the town's hub for artists. Bournemouth businessman, Simon Dawson created the idea for Blynd Tiger after wanting to help grow the art scene