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Next of kin appeal for Christchurch man who died
POLICE are searching for the next of kin for a man who lived in Christchurch. Clifford Neale, who was 64 years old, died at his home address on Friday August 30, 2024. His death is not being treated as suspicious and no police investigation
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Man sprayed in the eyes during racially aggravated assault
A MAN was taken to hospital after being sprayed in the eyes during a racially aggravated assault. Between 8.30pm and 9pm on Sunday, September 15 a man was reportedly racially abused by a man he knew at the bp garage in Longfleet Road, Poole.
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A31 congested after multi vehicle crash
4:17pm A spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said: "A three car collision was reported at 3.43pm
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Police and ambulance respond to reported welfare concern in Bournemouth
POLICE were called to reports raising concerns for the welfare of a man at an address in Bournemouth. At 6.11am on Thursday, September 19, police received information raising concern for the welfare of a man at Bradburne Road in Bournemouth.
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Broadstone First School pupils visited by neighbourhood police
TWO Poole neighbourhood police officers attended Broadstone First School to give a talk and allow children to sit in a police car. Neighbourhood officers, Matt and Georgia attended the school on the week of September 9 and spoke in front of several
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Pedestrian rushed to hospital with serious injuries after crash
5:58pm Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk
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Air ambulance called after elderly woman falls down stairs
AN elderly woman was airlifted to hospital following a medical incident in Southbourne. A Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance helicopter was seen landing on the Southbourne coast road after a woman reportedly fell down the stairs. The incident
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Julia's World Kitchen: Women have way to share their cooking
COMMUNITY kitchen run by female migrants is providing a world-food delivery service to residents of Bournemouth and Poole. Julia Shapp, 48, started Julia's World Kitchen, a community project, in January after volunteering at local charity International
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LIVE: Police called to incident in Bournemouth town centre
1:46pm One witness said an elderly woman had fallen off her mobility scooter, but the extent of her injuries are unclear
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Opening date confirmed for new beach saunas
AN opening date has been confirmed for two new beach saunas in Christchurch. The new ‘Saltwater Sauna’ facility will officially open at Avon Beach on Monday, October 14. It is set to offer an ‘authentic Finnish sauna experience’, with two contemporary
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Poole Pirates Grand Final opponents finalised
POOLE Pirates’ SGB Cab Direct Championship Grand Final opponents have been finalised. It will be southern track shoot-out next week as Pirates will face Oxford Cheetahs, after they saw off Scunthorpe in the semi-finals. Oxford will host the
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New spa treatment inspired by the Highlands of Scotland to launch in Poole
A NEW spa treatment inspired by the Highlands of Scotland is being made available in Poole. Cosmetics company Lush is launching a unique full body hot stone massage at its Poole Spa next week. The 60-minute treatment features Highlands spring
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26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of assault
A 26-YEAR-OLD man from Poole has been arrested in relation to a racially aggravated assault in Bournemouth. A man in his 40s was reportedly assaulted and then racially abused by a group of three men on September 1 at 5:30am in Beale Place.
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Met Office warn of thunderstorms across Dorset
THE Met Office has warned of thunderstorms across Dorset which includes a chance of 40mm of rain falling within an hour. Expected from 12-8pm on September 20, the Met Office has reported that, while many places will remain dry, thunderstorms and
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Haskins Garden Centre to open children's water play area
A FERNDOWN garden centre has donated more than £13,000 for a new children’s water play area. The Treehouse, based at Hurn, is a new facility run by Diverse Abilities, a charity dedicated to supporting children with disabilities. The new playing
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You could win a £2m luxury Devon home with new Omaze Million Pound House Draw
Omaze has revealed the latest property up for grabs as part of the organisation's monthly Million Pound House Draw. Tickets for the stunning property will raise money for Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - which helps anyone who is struggling
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Poole RNLI launch manhunt for missing paddleboarder
POOLE RNLI began a manhunt for a paddleboarder who had gone missing south of Brownsea Island. The crew requested to launch at 7:30pm on September 18 after a paddleboard reported that their friend had gone missing. Both paddleboarders have left
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Animal experts issue Alabama Rot warning to dog owners in the UK - how to spot
Dog walkers have been warned of a “flesh-eating” disease affecting pets, as vets warned owners to take extra precautions on muddy walks. The urgent warning comes following an outbreak of the potentially fatal disease, known as Alabama Rot or CRVG
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Poole RNLI save 25ft foot speedboat stuck on Hook Sands
A 25FT speedboat was pushed free by Poole RNLI lifeboat station after it became beached on Hook Sands. Requested to launch at around 4:30pm on September 18, a crew from the lifeboat station helped rescue five people stuck on the speedboat.
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40 years of the BIC celebrated by those responsible for its introduction
AN ANNIVERSARY gathering to mark 40 years of the BIC was held by senior figures in Bournemouth. David Trenchard, Louis Candal and Michael Filer all played a pivotal role in bringing the BIC to the town centre. Mr Trenchard was the former
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Autistic sixth form pupils enjoy new trampoline
STUDENTS at Autism Unlimited’s Portfield School Sixth Form are enjoying a host of mental and physical benefits from their new trampoline donated by a national rugby charity. Wooden Spoon donated £5k to cover the cost of the 12ft, fully enclosed
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Win a VIP table at Poole Oktoberfest!
We have teamed up with Oktoberfest to give readers the chance to WIN a private VIP table for 10 and enjoy exclusive seating in our VIP area. Your ticket includes a complimentary first pint, plus a souvenir stein to take home and relive the memories
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Sainsbury's installs new EV charging points to supermarket
SAINSBURY’S has introduced a brand-new ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging hub at one of its supermarkets. Eight new ultra-rapid 150kW Smart Charge bays have been installed at its Christchurch store in Lyndhurst Road. ‘Ultra-rapid’ is the
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6 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are looking for loving new homes
Several pets in Dorset are looking for their forever homes, including at the Ashley Heath Animal Centre. Located on the border with Hampshire, the centre offers care for its animals in rural surroundings. A few animals from the centre are listed
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Boscombe festival entertained for an entire weekend
Boscombe came alive with a vibrant energy as it hosted its annual arts festival. The weekend in July 2004, was a tapestry of creativity, where local talent took centre stage and the town transformed into a cultural wonderland. The pedestrianised
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Two boys under investigation after man 'stabbed' in home
TWO teenagers remain under investigation after a man was ‘stabbed’ during a home burglary. The boys, aged 15 and 17, are alleged to have broken into a man’s home in Frances Road, Bournemouth at around 8.22pm on Monday, February 12. During
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Dorset pub runner up in family-friendly category at Great British Pub Awards
AN EAST Dorset pub has been named as the runner-up at the Great British Pub Awards. The Old Thatch in Wimborne Road West, Ferndown has been placed firmly in the top five family pubs in the country thanks to the award. While the pub narrowly
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Man who was sacked from Waitrose for eating doughnut celebrates own business
A MAN who was sacked from Waitrose for eating a doughnut now has a business that exports to countries around the world. David Graham self-funded the growth of his startup business while claiming to have lived off Waitrose food waste as an employee
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Quincy Rufus Digby Hopkins guilty over shoplifting offences
A 26-YEAR-OLD man has pleaded guilty to multiple shoplifting offences in Ringwood. Quincy Rufus Digby Hopkins, of no fixed abode, appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday morning, September 18, where he admitted to all seven charges
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Night buses to return to Bournemouth and Poole
NIGHT buses are to return to Bournemouth and Poole after a break of more four years. Morebus is to once again run its N1, N2 and, new this year, the N5 after services were suspended prior to the pandemic. Starting from Friday, September 20
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MP says Bournemouth dentist patients 'are being told to go to Southampton'
MP JESSICA Toale has backed an independent and critical review of the NHS. Labour’s first MP for Bournemouth West told the House of Commons that residents in her constituency have faced several problems when relying on NHS services. Lord
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‘Hopelessly drunk’ woman crashed into BMW, Land Rover, Audi and Ford
A ‘HOPELESSLY drunk’ woman crashed into a BMW, Land Rover, Audi and a Ford Fiesta in the middle of the day. Deborah Kinsey smashed into the parked vehicles while driving her white convertible Volkswagen along Evelyn Road and Maxwell Road on May
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Bournemouth care home residents relax with exotic animals
A GROUP of care home residents were treated to an exotic experience with some scaly and fluffy animals. Zetland Court Care Home in Bournemouth enjoyed a friendly visit from a number of exotic animals including a milk snake and albino ferret.
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Hamworthy United reserves beat Poole Borough after extra time in cup
HAMWORTHY United’s reserves edged through in the Dorset Premier League Cup after a victory over Poole Borough after extra time. The second meeting of the sides after Borough won 2-0 at the Moor in August in the league. The Hammers started the
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American football teams merge with plan to compete at highest level
TWO American football teams have merged to create a joined-up academy for the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole conurbation. Poole Dolphins and Bournemouth Bobcats have undergone a restructuring and have come up with a five-year plan to compete
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Indian restaurant re-opens after 'staff emergency'
AN INDIAN restaurant in New Milton has confirmed it will re-open after it gave Bangladeshi staff leave following the country's political problems. Dark Saffron in Old Milton Road will re-open on September 20 following its closure on August 12 to
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Son pays tribute to his 'kind and generous' father
The SON of a man who passed away is honouring his father's final wish by raising funds for a Hampshire hospice that cared for him in his final days. "The king of the family", Garry Nuth, passed away aged 72 after losing his battle with cancer.
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Bournemouth Rugby Club owners aiming to become 'a Bath or an Exeter'
THERE is huge ambition and a real community spirit at Bournemouth Rugby Club. The historic club is aiming for the summit of the rugby pyramid, the Premiership, after being taken over by businessmen Richard Carr, Matthew Barker and Drew Mellor.
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'Everybody deserves a chance to catch a wave': Para surfing event in Bournemouth
A SURFING event aiming to get people with physical disabilities into the sport was deemed a huge success. Jack Patching, adaptive pathway manager at Surf England, organised the fully booked event at Shaka Surf on Branksome. On September 15,
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Chaplin's in Bournemouth misses out on win at Great British Pub Awards
ONE of Bournemouth's favourite bars attended the Great British Pub Awards in Manchester and narrowly missed out on winning its category. Nominated for the best pub for entertainment, Chaplin's bar and cellar left the Great British Pub Awards at
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Former nurses ready to re-join the health service to 'ease staffing crisis'
A TOTAL of 26 former nurses are ready to re-join to the health service after completing the 'Return to Nursing Practice' programme at Bournemouth University. The programme is run by the university every year so that nurses who left the profession
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Swans reserves continue impressive start to season
SWANAGE Town and Herston FC’s reserves continued their impressive start to the season with a hard fought away win at Poundbury. The Swans reserves went into an early lead in the Dorset League Two game thanks to a gift from one of the hosts’ defenders
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Town council 'remain hopeful' of taking ownership of leisure sites by end of year
CHRISTCHURCH Town Council ‘remains hopeful’ that the asset transfers of three leisure sites will be completed by the end of the year. The town council is currently in the process of taking ownership of Barrack Road Recreation Ground, Two Riversmeet
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In The Dock: Man found with axe among the cases
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: ANWAR HUSEIN, 27 and of Bennett Road in Bournemouth, admitted failing without reasonable excuse to comply with the requirements of a community order made by Poole Magistrates Court. He