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The Great British Bake Off reveals start date for new series (it's not far away)
The Great British Bake Off is known for being a wholesome programme and fans don’t have long to wait until the new series airs. The baking competition sees members of the public attempt to create impressive bakes each week with the Star Baker title
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Man accused of handling stolen goods worth around £500,000
A MAN has been summoned to court in connection with allegedly handling stolen goods valuing around £500,000. William George Martin, 23, has been issued with a postal requisition to appear at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, October 2.
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Harry Potter TV series looking for UK children for main roles - how to apply
The search for the next Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger for the new HBO original series has begun and it could be you. HBO announced in 2023 it would be creating a new "decade-long" Harry Potter television series which would be a
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Terrified cabbie shot at by criminal brothers
CRIMINAL brothers fired ball bearings at a taxi, leaving the driver terrified. Dillon Alan Cooper, 21, and Thomas Edward Cooper, 21, both of Burnt House Lane, Bransgore, caused extensive damage to a taxi after firing ball bearings at it on February
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Man tries to break into cafe with crowbar
A MAN attempted two break into a Winton cafe with a crowbar. At around 2.55am on Wednesday, August 14 a man attempted to force his way into to the Otto Print and Coffee House in Wimborne Road. Police say the offender initially used a crowbar
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Dorset Police detective accused of assault at a Bournemouth nightclub
A SERVING Dorset Police officer is to appear in court after an alleged assault and public order offence. The court appearance comes after a reported incident at Canvas nightclub in Bournemouth during the night of Saturday, March 30 to Sunday 31
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When are NHS flu jabs available? See who is eligible and how to book
As the cooler days start to creep in, you might be wondering how you can protect yourself from common illnesses like the flu this autumn and winter. The NHS offers vaccines to those who are eligible to help protect them against the flu and its
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Met Office forecasts snow as temperatures in the UK set to plummet
Met Office forecasters have predicted the UK could see its first snow fall of the season as early as this week as temperatures look set to plummet. Autumn has arrived, and while temperatures have been relatively warm for this time of year, the
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Grade 92 expands barbershop as it opens sixth store
A BARBERSHOP with national recognition has announced it is opening its sixth store in Dorset and Wiltshire. James Gura-Lowe is the co-founder of Grade 92, a mobile barber serving Dorset and Wiltshire. James rose to local fame when he and his
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Major roadworks postponed until January
PLANNED roadworks in Upton have been delayed until next year. Dorset Council has moved its major changes to the approach to Upton Country Park from Poole Road, Upton until January 13. The local authority said SGN’s work in Blandford Road
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Laptops stolen from Bournemouth town centre shop
FIVE laptops were stolen from a shop in Bournemouth town centre. At around 4.20am on Friday, September 6 a man forced entry to Bournemouth IT Solutions (BITS) in Old Christchurch Road. The laptops were later found by a police officer in a
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Man arrested for drug offences after failing to stop following a crash in Wimborne
A MAN has been arrested for drug offences after failing to stop following a car crash in Wimborne. Dorset Police received a report at 7.05am on Monday, September 9 that a grey Skoda Octavia failed to stop after colliding with a bollard in Smugglers
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Billam-Smith to face Gilberto Ramirez in cruiserweight unification bout
CHRIS Billam-Smith will face Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez in a cruiserweight unification fight this November. The WBO champion will fight the WBA champion in a unification bout in Saudi Arabia. The Bournemouth boxer is WBO champion having beaten
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Residents alarmed by 'gun shot'-like noises being heard across Dorset
RESIDENTS across Dorset have reported hearing loud, 'gun shot '-like sounds in the evenings. These noises are due to night firing exercises at Lulworth Range. The exercises will occur on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, as well as occasionally
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How rare are snakes and are there any venomous species in the UK?
There are fascinating animals in every corner of the British Isles but many of these can be hard to spot due to their rarity. Snakes are one of these with many coming to the mistaken conclusion that the UK is free of these slithering creatures.
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Noisy manhole cover that gave residents 'sleepless night' now fixed
WORK on a loose manhole cover that gave residents “sleepless nights” has been completed. Workmen were seen starting work on the cover on Tuesday evening, September 10, one of the residents who got in touch with the Echo said. Virgin Media
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DVLA £1,000 fine warning to millions of drivers over little known mistake
Every driver in the UK could be at risk of a £1,000 fine if they do not make a crucial check. Motorists have been warned they could face a fine if the details on the driving licence are not up to date. This includes ensuring your address is
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Millions warned they could be paying too much tax - how to check your tax code
Navigating the intricacies of tax codes can be a daunting task for many employees. Your tax code determines how much income tax is deducted from your salary, and even a minor error could leave you paying more than your fair share—or not enough,
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Road shut for over two hours following a three vehicle crash in Bournemouth
A MAIN road was closed in Bournemouth following a three-vehicle collision. Police received a report at 6.15pm on Tuesday, September 10 of a collision involving three vehicles on the A338 Wessex Way between Bournemouth West Roundabout and County
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'It's just plain wrong': Council lead criticises changes to the winter fuel payment
THE leader of Dorset Council has criticised the decision to scrap the winter fuel allowance. The Social Fund was a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) scheme aimed at helping people on a low income with paying expenses/bills. Cllr Nick Ireland
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Alert issued after sewage discharged near Poole Harbour
SWIMMERS are being advised not to enter the water in Poole after a pollution risk alert has been flagged. Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) identified on its live interactive map that Poole Harbour Rockley Sands has a ‘sewage pollution alert.’ Storm
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Dorset animal activism group protests at Bournemouth hospital
A DORSET animal activism group protested at Royal Bournemouth Hospital outside a site for clinical waste disposal. Activists for Dorset Against Animal Testing wore bloodied lab gear on Tuesday while chanting for the closure of a puppy factory in
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Residents can ask questions to police during live broadcast
DORSET Police will host a second Facebook Live online public meeting. Residents can ask questions in real time to senior representatives from Dorset Police, BCP Council and the police and crime commissioner David Sidwick during the broadcast.
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New build homes 'heavily discounted' below market value
NEW build homes recently constructed in Verwood are being “heavily discounted” below their market value. Family-run business Pennyfarthing Homes has launched 19 new properties at 30 per cent below their full market value at its Potters Wood development
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Daily Echo's Café of the Year 2024: how to nominate
The Daily Echo is inviting readers to nominate their favourite café for our Café of the Year 2024. Let us know your top eatery and they could be in with a chance of being awarded our Café of the Year. Nominations will be open until October
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Mail 'irretrievably damaged' after post box set alight
AN ESTATE agent in Bournemouth had a lit napkin pushed through its letterbox and a postbox nearby was set on fire. Dorset Police was informed on September 8 at 9.15pm that the postbox outside Derek J Rolls Estate Agents on Wimborne Road had been
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Dorset's top 10 places to live revealed in Muddy Stilettos 2024 awards
The top 10 places to live in Dorset have been revealed in the latest awards from Muddy Stilettos. The women's lifestyle website creates a list of the 'best places to live' every year, with there being 10 places included for each county. Overall
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New neighbourhood plan one step closer to reality
WOOL residents are one step closer to having greater influence over planning decisions in their village. The parish council, which also covers Bovington, has submitted its new neighbourhood plan for independent examination. Residents have
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Temporary restrictions while sea defences are installed
TEMPORARY restrictions will be in place while seasonal flood defences are deployed along a seafront. The wave barriers will be put in Heritage Square, Swanage between 8am and 1pm on Tuesday, September 17. Access will be restricted for motorists
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Great British Bake Off star to appear at Wimborne Food Festival
FORMER Great British Bake Off contestant and Dorset’s very own star baker Maggie Richardson will appear at Wimborne Food Festival this weekend. The free-to-attend festival will showcase the town’s best offerings of food and drink eateries, retailers
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Huge zombie knife found on streets of Bournemouth
A HUGE zombie knife was found on a man walking the streets of Bournemouth. The town’s police officers said they came across a group of people who ran away from them before eventually finding them. They said “weapons" and suspected cannabis
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Air festival fire was 'deliberate', say fire service
A CLIFFTOP fire that started during the Bournemouth Air Festival is believed to have been started deliberately. Firefighters were called to Southbourne’s seafront cliffs off Boscombe Overcliff Drive on the evening of Thursday, August 29.
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Residents having 'sleepless nights' over noisy manhole cover
A LOOSE manhole cover giving some residents sleepless nights will be repaired “as soon as possible”. Virgin Media has said it will send workmen to Poole Road, near to Netherhall Gardens heading into Westbourne, to fix the noisy cover. Residents
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Police defends itself from former London cop who said Bournemouth has crime problem
DORSET Police and the crime commissioner has defended itself from criticism of top anti-knife crime campaigner Norman Brennan. The former police officer from London and media commentator said he “wouldn’t recommend anybody to go to” the town following
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Swanage and Wareham secure bonus point win in pouring rain
SWANAGE and Wareham secured a bonus point win over Combe Down in pouring rain. After a delayed start as the visitor’s coach broke down, it was Swanage who scored the first try of the afternoon. A couple of early penalties for Combe Down set
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Keeper returns to Bournemouth for scan to assess injury
BILLY Terrell has returned to AFC Bournemouth to be assessed on his current injury. The Terras loanee has been in good form this season despite Weymouth's poor start to the season. The keeper was named in the Vanarama team of the week a couple
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Summer scheme to reunite missing people proves successful
A BCP partnership with an insurance company has helped reunite more than 100 lost people across the summer. LV=KidZone 2024 was a scheme dedicated to keeping children and vulnerable people safe across the conurbation’s coastline. Over the 63
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Fishmongers named the best in Dorset
A PARKSTONE fishmonger has been named the best fish business in the county. Parkstone Fisheries in Bournemouth Road won the fish category at the Local Local Trust Local Awards on September 3. Owner of the store Steve Gillingham said it was
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Hamworthy lose narrowly to early flyers Frimley
HAMWORTHY United lost narrowly to early flyers in the Velocity Wessex League Division One, Frimley Green. Hosts Frimley finished 18th out of 21 teams last season but have started this season strongly, sitting 2nd ahead of the clash with Hamworthy
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'Tough afternoon' for Bournemouth as they fall to 'disappointing' defeat
BOURNEMOUTH Rugby Club fell to a ‘disappointing’ opening loss to Farnham. The Lions began their Regional Two South Central campaign in Surrey, and had a tough afternoon at the office, losing 30 points to 20. The hosts scored the opening try
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Bournemouth MP opens new access wellbeing centre in Boscombe
A NEW access wellbeing centre has been opened by a Bournemouth MP. Tom Hayes, MP for Bournemouth East has officially opened a new mental health drop-in centre in Boscombe. The drop in hub will be a major boost for local mental health services
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Join UHD in raising money for your chosen department with Walk for Wards
HUNDREDS are set to lace up their walking boots in aid of fundraising for University Hospital’s Dorset Walkers can choose to either take part in a 3km, 5km or 10km at Upton Country Park in Poole. All money raised will go to the participants
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Bournemouth Foodbank getting a run for their money this October
BOURNEMOUTH Foodbank has joined forces with a running group to raise money for a new van to expand its services. The Westbourne-based social run club Sole Clinic will be taking part in Bournemouth's Bay Half Marathon in October, with each donation
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The new discount charity shop where nothing is more than £3
A CHARITY has opened its "cheapest store yet" in Winton. Dorset based charity Prama, which supports elderly people with memory loss and their carers, has opened its first ever discount charity shop on Wimborne Road in Winton. Based in the former
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Poole Pirates to begin pursuit of third final of season
POOLE Pirates will hope to make a strong start in their pursuit of a third final of the season. Pirates host Workington Comets at Wimborne Road tonight, Wednesday, September 11, as they aim to maintain their record of being play off finalists for
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Bournemouth resident asks pub-goers to stop urinating in his garden
A BOURNEMOUTH man has asked people to stop peeing in his garden after it has plagued him for months. James Sheehy moved into his new home in Shelbourne Road, Bournemouth, in February this year. After initially being happy to be in his new property