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'We will have to be adjusting every minute': Iraola on Chelsea tactical test
ANDONI Iraola is expecting a tough tactical test as his Cherries side host Chelsea tomorrow night. AFC Bournemouth come into the game unbeaten in the Premier League and will hope to defend that record against the Blues, who have lost just once,
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Pirates head to Cumbria to defend 14-point lead and keep treble hopes alive
POOLE Pirates head to Cumbria aiming to defend a 14-point lead as they hope to reach their third final of the season. Pirates face Workington in the second leg of the Championship play-off semi-final at 3pm on Saturday, September 14, after beating
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'We make no exceptions': Police condemn top officer for drink driving
DORSET Police have condemned one of their top serving officers after he pleaded guilty to driving three times over the drink drive limit. As reported, detective superintendent Paul Kessell, aged 45, appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on
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Suspected Bournemouth drug dealer charged with supply offences
A MAN has been charged with drug supply offences after an investigation into an alleged county lines drug network. After making enquiries into an alleged county lines drug network operating in Bournemouth, officers stopped a man on Richmond Hill
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Hunt for driver after rolled over car left in hedge
EMERGENCY services responded to a rolled over car on a busy Dorset roundabout. The road was partially blocked while emergency services dealt with the incident. Firefighters from Wareham attended to make the area safe. The incident occurred
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High speed police chase ends in arrest and criminal damage
A MAN has been arrested after a dramatic police chase that ended with a car ramming into a wall. Officers attempted to stop a BMW 520I on the A31 Westbound this morning (September 13). After failing to stop, officers pursued the vehicle until
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20-year-old charged over serious crash after Volvo 'stolen'
A 20-YEAR-OLD man from Poole has been charged in connection with a serious crash. Dorset Police received a report a grey Volvo XC90 had been stolen from an address in the Westbourne area overnight between Tuesday, September 10 and Wednesday, September
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LIVE: Road closed after car rams into wall during police chase
3:31pm Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary to confirm if the road has reopened to motorists
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Venerable Rhiannon King named new bishop of Southampton
A NEW bishop of Southampton has been announced by Downing Street. The Venerable Rhiannon King, who is currently the Archdeacon of Ipswich, is the bishop-designate of Southampton. The suffragan bishop of Southampton plays a key leadership role
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Vet issues urgent flea warning to all dog and cat owners
A vet has issued a warning to all cat and dog owners to keep an eye out for signs their pets may have fleas, with infestations at this time of year “more common than many people realise”. Flea bites can cause serious skin irritation to both pets
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Senior police officer admits drink driving more than three times the limit
DORSET Police's former head of professional standards has pleaded guilty to drink-driving at more than three times the limit. Detective Superintendent Paul Kessell, 45, admitted the offence which took place on the A352 at Wool, near Wareham, on
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DVSA reveals the top 10 reasons drivers fail their driving test
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has revealed the top ten reasons learner drivers fail their driving tests. Hopeful motorists are being encouraged to take a look at the list to make sure they don’t fall foul of the common pitfalls
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'Coldest September morning for six years' as temperatures plunge
SO much for the Indian summer. Temperatures plunged to around 1C at Hurn on Friday morning, September 13. Elsewhere, it was around 6C in the Bournemouth area. Springbourne-based weather enthusiast Jim Smith said it was the coldest September
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How Tesco shoppers can claim double Clubcard points until end of September
Looking to find ways of getting more Tesco Clubcard points? The supermarket has announced a new scheme where shoppers can double their reward points (but you need to act fast). Over the next few weeks, Tesco is offering its customers the chance
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Lidl faces backlash after introducing some cashless self-service tills
If you have been shopping at your local Lidl recently, you might have noticed a change in how you pay at the self-service tills. That’s because the supermarket has revealed it has gone cashless at self-service tills in some of its UK stores.
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Passenger flight diverted almost 100 miles from airport
AN EASYJET flight was forced to divert its landing to a nearby airport after being disrupted by weather. The EZY8216 flight departed from Heraklion, Crete, at 2.10pm on September 12 and was scheduled to land at London Gatwick at 4.01pm the same
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New and improved Greggs officially opens in town centre
A HIGH street bakery chain has officially opened its doors to customers today. Previously located at 60 Old Christchurch Road, a new Greggs store has relocated to a larger unit at 43 Old Christchurch Road. The new shop stocks prepared Greggs
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Emergency response to locate missing man from Swanage
OFFICERS are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a missing man believed to be in Swanage. Officers were alerted at 4.17pm on September 12 to a missing persons report for James Whitney, 48 who was last seen since 1pm in Swanage.
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REVIEW: Ghost the Musical, Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
GRAB your tissues - you’re going to need them from this one! Ghost the Musical is two tear-jerking hours packed with mesmerising set, technical and prop design, huge emotion, and astounding talent. The angelic vocals of Rebekah Lowings as Molly
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Lines reopen towards Bournemouth after points failure
RAIL replacement buses were offered to passengers after a train issue this morning. Following a points failure at Brockenhurst, all lines have now reopened. A Southwestern Railway spokesperson said: "We have been informed that there is a problem
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From windswept dune to luxury hotspot - postcards from Sandbanks
Sandbanks is a renowned peninsula, famed for its pristine beaches, luxurious properties, and vibrant atmosphere. Its history is one of transformation from a desolate, windswept dune to a bustling resort destination. The peninsula was formed
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Free Dorset Bird Festival at nature reserve to take place this month
RSPB Arne is to host its first free Dorset Bird Festival at the nature reserve later this month. Visitors can expect free, interesting talks from conservationists, including Birds of Poole Harbour, as well as behind-the-scenes guided walks to
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'Put memorial plaques on Bournemouth Pier'
ON YARMOUTH Pier there are names all along the pier of people from the IoW who have passed away and have been remembered by their family. In return the families donate to keep the pier up together and repaired. What a wonderful idea to do in
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West Howe residents learn maths in free course
RESIDENTS in West Howe have taken part in a Bake Off-themed course which improved their practical maths skills. The four-session course took place at The Henry Brown Community Centre in Cunningham Crescent and was delivered by Dorset Council as
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Demolished 'inadequate' care home could become block of flats with no parking
PLANS are in place to build a new block of flats on the site of a closed Bournemouth care home. The former Merstone Hall care home in Florence Road, Boscombe closed in 2018 after it was rated inadequate by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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Vegans claim 'people from around the world' will move to BCP if council ditches meat
VEGANS have said more people from around the world come to Bournemouth if BCP Council implemented a plant-based diet. A 20-page report was written by several BCP Council officers to look at the viability of the authority offering strictly vegan
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Consultation seeks views on 'extensive network of cycle routes'
NEW Forest residents and workers are being asked to give their views on new walking and cycling proposals in the area. As part of an eight-week consultation by Hampshire County Council, feedback is being sought on the first phase of a new, draft
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'Up to 20 per cent' of Dorset private schools could close due to new VAT rules
THE government’s decision to impose VAT on Dorset’s private schools could lead to a closure rate of between 10 and 20 per cent within three years, a sector specialist has warned. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced earlier this summer that from
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Home forced to close after 'serious drug related nuisance' concerns
A HOME in Bournemouth was forced to close to help deal with “serious drug related nuisance and disorder”, the council has said. A closure order was granted for 2 Jubilee Gardens in the area of Slades Farm by Poole Magistrates’ Court on September
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Couple on nationwide pub crawl visit Bournemouth
A COUPLE whose goal is to visit every pub in the country went to 20 in Bournemouth and Poole in one day. Husband and wife team Dale and Holly Harvey took on a “mammoth” 14-hour trek in the rain to tick off a small chunk of a huge list to bring
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Poole Lighthouse appoints new head of programming
A POOLE entertainment venue has appointed a new head of programming to its senior management team. Katy Griffiths, who has more than 20 years of programming leadership experience in the arts, has been appointed head of programming by Lighthouse
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Blues coach 'gutted' after defender moves to Bashley
Portland United defender Sam Gadsby has left the club to join Southern League side Bashley. Gadsby had been a regular in the side and Blues joint manager Josh Hickman has described it as a 'bittersweet' moment after the player's final game against
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New café serving Turkish coffee and pastries set to open in Christchurch
A NEW café offering homemade Turkish baked goods is set to open in Christchurch. Street Coffee will be located at 132 Purewell, on the former premises of the funeral directors. The café is the latest venture from Tarik Kuyumcu, who also owns
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Inspirational strongman targets world titles after turning life around
THIS weekend, wheelchair-bound Bournemouth strongman Matthew ‘Panda’ Smyth will challenge for the title of Britain’s Strongest Disabled Man. Having won three British International All Round Weightlifting Association (IAWA) titles back-to-back,
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BCP Council investigating cladding issues across the conurbation
ELEVEN blocks across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are being investigated for fire safety matters associated with cladding, it has been revealed. Inquiry findings into the 2017 Grenfell Tower blaze which claimed the lives of 72 people concluded
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Hush Club says bye to Cafe Riva despite petition signed by thousands
THE Hush Club has thanked residents for their support after it held its final event at Cafe Riva during the Bournemouth Airshow. After holding its last event on the cliff top above Fisherman's Walk beach, Southbourne, on August 30, owners Simon
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Para surfing roadshow comes to Bournemouth to break down barriers
A PARA surfing event on Bournemouth Beach has been fully booked with organisers saying the event has received double the normal interest. The event is part of a six-stop roadshow across the UK that started on May 12. Adaptative pathway manager
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Wimborne Town Reserves into next round of Dorset Premier League Cup
WIMBORNE Town Reserves knocked Cobham Sports out of the Dorset Premier League Cup with a narrow 1-0 win. Wimborne dominated the first period but were unable to find a breakthrough, with the decisive goal coming on 73 minutes from substitute Charlie
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Bournemouth man complains over broken lifts and sewage problems
A BOURNEMOUTH man living with Parkinson's in an over-60s residency has complained after months of continued issues. David Preston, 71, has had enough of his living situation at Leonard Hackett Court in St Winifred's Road. The property, managed