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Driver flees the scene of a crash that left a man seriously injured
A DRIVER sped off from the scene of a crash where a person was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Dorset Police received a report 5.43pm on Thursday September 12 of a three-vehicle collision on the A356 at Toller Down Gate. The collision
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Fun fair to roll into Ringwood this weekend for three days of fun
A FUN fair rolls into Ringwood this weekend offering thrill seekers three days of fun. The Adlams Mega Funfair calls at Bickerley Green between Thursday, September 19 and Saturday, September 21, as part of Ringwood Carnival. Kicking off on
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Man jailed for violent disorder at anti-immigrant protest
A MAN from Bournemouth has been jailed for his part in public disorder during a protest in Weymouth. Ian Wyn Thomas, aged 47 and of Elliott Road in Bournemouth, appeared at Bournemouth Crown Court on Tuesday, September 10 and was sentenced to a
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Man arrested for reportedly attempting to rob man at cash machine in Bournemouth
A MAN has been arrested after a man was threatened with violence at a Bournemouth cashpoint. At around 3am on Tuesday, September 10, it was reported a man aged in his 30s was at the Natwest cash machine in Old Christchurch Road when he was approached
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Update after car smashes into brick wall in Ringwood
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of multiple offences after a high speed police chase ended with a car smashing into a brick wall. Officers attempted to stop a BMW 520I on the A31 Westbound on September 13. After failing to stop, officers
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Halo sun captured in Bournemouth by person who 'hoped it was a portal to Ibiza'
A STRANGE optical phenomenon was spotted in the skies near Hengistbury Head. Nik Spicer captured a picture of a circle of light that had formed around the sun. The spectacular sight, which was visible from the beach at Hengistbury Head on Sunday
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READERS who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of over 30 per cent off an annual subscription or £1 for 1 month during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online
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Woman fined £500 for fly-tipping after leaving IKEA cabinet outside home
A SINGLE mother has been fined £500 for fly-tipping - after leaving an IKEA cabinet outside her home for people to take for free. Isabelle Pepin thought she was being community minded and environmentally friendly by offering the unwanted furniture
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Dorset Police to crack down on spiking in new campaign
A CAMPAIGN against spiking has been launched by Dorset Police who have called it an "abhorrent crime" which can have serious consequences. The scheme aims to send a message to anyone who thinks it is "ok to spike anyone "for fun" or "more sinister
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Award-winning theatre and film director to open Dorset film festival
THE THEATRE and film director will attend a screening of his film 1917 at the Purbeck Film Festival. Academy award winning director Sam Mendes is to launch one of the country’s biggest coastal film festivals next month. The Purbeck Film Festival
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Surprise as dolphins spotted off beach
DOLPHINS gliding across the water of a Hampshire beach have been captured on camera by a stunned passer-by. Sarah Coulson was walking along the beach at Barton-on-Sea on Sunday morning, September 15, when movement in the sea caught her eye.
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Major boost to community group's bid to save popular activity centre
A POPULAR New Forest activity centre could yet be saved thanks to the hard work of one community group. Foxie's Future, set up to save Foxlease in Lyndhurst, have been told that they are now the preferred bidder for the site, up for sale at a
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Man pronounced dead after medical emergency
A MAN has died following reports of a medical incident in Poole. Multiple police cars and ambulances were seen attending the incident in Ashley Road, Parkstone, at around 1pm on September 14. Dorset Police officers assisted the ambulance service
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Popular New Forest route is 'fourth best' pub walk in England
WALKERS hoping to enjoy a perfect autumn stroll are being recommended to head for the New Forest. The Brockenhurst and the Tall Trees Trail Circular has been named as the fourth best pub walk in England by Millets, which sells outdoor clothing
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Why we love Lymington - historic coastal town dubbed a 'slice of heaven'
IT'S the internationally-renowned yachting mecca famous for its elegant Georgian buildings and its popularity with celebrities. The historic coastal town of Lymington is loved by residents and visitors alike, including those searching for fashionable
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Brothers growing 'massive' pumpkins that weigh as much as a rhino
A PAIR of twins are on course to smash the world record for the biggest pumpkin with a gourd they expect to weigh as much as a rhino. Ian and Stuart Paton, both 63, cloned a 'monster' pumpkin they produced two years ago to grow the 'staggering'
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Coach full of holidaymakers becomes wedged on road
A COACH full of foreign holidaymakers became stuck on a narrow country road. The vehicle was travelling down Zig Zag Hill in Shaftesbury on Sunday afternoon, September 15, when the rear underside became wedged on the sloped road. Dorset Traffic
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Storage expert's 50p hack to keep clothes smelling fresh over winter
As the summer months draw to a close and the cold weather arrives, many of us will be ditching our shorts and t-shirts for our winter wardrobes. Whilst storing summer clothes away can help provide much needed space for homeowners, it can often
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Man hospitalised following medical emergency response
A MAN was hospitalised following an emergency response at a Dorset beach. Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, HM Coastguard, Dorset Police and the RNLI were alerted to reports of a person in difficulty off Avon Beach. People were evacuated from
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Man recalls stumbling across Oasis on the beach
A BOURNEMOUTH man has revealed his story of stumbling across one of the UK's biggest bands at Bournemouth beach. Southbourne resident Simon Miles recalled the moment in 1997 when, aged 12, he was on holiday at the beach and discovered Liam and
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Former deputy director of BIC calls for centre to hold political events
THE former deputy managing director of the BIC believes the centre needs to be the home of political conferences in the south. Second in command at the BIC from 1993 to 2010, Steven Smith believes Bournemouth needs to topple Brighton's chokehold
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New mural appears in Poole town centre
A NEW mural has appeared in Poole town centre inspired by the nature surrounding the area, including red squirrels. Created by artist, Kizzibcreative, Poole BID commissioned the mural at Towngate Bridge by Poole train station. Kizzi's work
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Underground works will make electricity network stronger against weather
A NEW multi million initiative is set to benefit businesses and homes in Bournemouth. The £12m upgrade of SSEN services is set to begin on September 30 and is anticipated to be completed in 2026. The scheme will include the replacement of nearly
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Several pharmacies in BCP closed in the past two years
SEVERAL pharmacies in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have closed over the past two years, new figures reveal, as hundreds have shut down across England. An analysis by the National Pharmacy Association shows there were 62 pharmacies in Bournemouth
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More than 200 pieces of automobilia from late motorist historian to be auctioned
A LIFETIME collection of vehicle memorabilia from a late motorist historian is being sold at an auction in Sherbourne. The automobilia, amassed by the late Nick Baldwin, is being sold by Charterhouse in Sherborne in their specialist auction on
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Dorset hospitality sector warned to be prepared over new laws
DORSET’S hospitality industry businesses are being warned to be well prepared for changes to the law on tips and gratuities this autumn – or face the possibility of employment tribunals. New legislation being introduced on October 1 will make
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Music by the Sea is 'a wonderful way of keeping Henry’s memory alive'
A MUSIC concert that was held in honour of a young man who died from cancer has raised almost £13,000. In 2021, Vicki and Jonathon Searle lost their 25 year old son Henry Searle to a brain tumour after a seven year battle. In memory of their
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Raise awareness with free Charity Templates from Adobe Express
In a world of information overload, charities are finding creative ways of expanding their reach and attracting more supporters. Visuals play a powerful role in captivating audiences and inspiring them to get involved. Now, charities and non-profit
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Drivers told how to pass horses safely at 10mph
A PASS Wide and Slow ride was organised to raise awareness about the importance of passing horses safely while driving. Officers from Dorset Police attended the event, which aimed to reduce incidents and fatalities involving horses and riders on
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Average asking price of a UK home jumps by nearly £3k in September
The average asking price for a British home has risen by nearly £3000 in September, according to research compiled by Rightmove. It is said that the average asking price has reached £370,759, rising by 0.8% or £2,974. While September generally
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Wimborne knocked out of FA Cup after two quick Weston-Super-Mare goals
WIMBORNE Town were knocked out of the FA Cup after two goals in three minutes saw Weston-Super-Mare progress. The National League South side cruised past their hosts with both goals coming in the opening 15 minutes. Tim Sills made two changes
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Cherries must persevere ahead of tough run of fixtures
CHERRIES must persevere despite disappointing dropped points, Andoni Iraola said. Speaking after Saturday’s match against Chelsea, where AFC Bournemouth lost to a late Christopher Nkuku goal despite having the better of the game, the Basque boss
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Poole crash out of FA Cup after disappointing defeat to Taunton Town
POOLE Town have been knocked out of the FA Cup by Taunton Town; despite leading the game with a two-goal advantage, Taunton completed the second-half comeback to win 3-2. Steve Tully made two changes following the heavy 5-0 defeat to Swindon Supermarine
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Hamworthy United lose narrowly away at Fawley AFC
HAMWORTHY United lost narrowly away to Fawley AFC. The Hammers welcomed back experienced midfielder Mike Hubbard as their squad was depleted through injury, but Dan Cann was back at the helm after his recent setbacks. Hamworthy created the
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Perfect Swanage start for manager Craig Adams in cup win
CRAIG Adams made a perfect start to his time as Swanage Town and Herston FC manager as they progressed to the next round of the Dorset Premier League Cup. The Swans dominated from the whistle against Sherborne Reserves and opened the scoring after
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From Bondi to Bournemouth: Ocean Alley live at the O2
SEEING one of my favourite bands live was something I was buzzing to do, but I can confirm that an Ocean Alley concert is not to be missed. The Australian psychedelic rock band visited the O2 Academy Bournemouth on their second UK tour, drawing