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RECAP: Crash on A338 brings long delays
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Redknapp on step back into management for Dan Cann fundraiser
ICONIC manager Harry Redknapp stepped back into management for a one-off game between Poole Town Legends and Hamworthy United Legends this past Sunday. The charity game was a special occasion for Hamworthy United manager Dan Cann who was diagnosed
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Police helicopter sent up to hunt for driver after car crashes
A CAR crashed into a resident’s parked BMW before smashing into a brick wall of a driveway. A man caused damage to a window of a home in Victoria Road, Bournemouth on Friday morning, September 20. He reportedly fled in a blue Skoda Kamiq,
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Roundabout resurfacing to be rescheduled 'due to weather forecast'
RESURFACING work on a roundabout has been postponed due to the “wet weather” forecast. Bourne Valley Roundabout at Branksome business park was due to be closed overnight from tonight, September 20 and for the next three nights while the improvements
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RECAP: Police helicopter sent up to find driver who crashed car
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Two people dropped from Bournemouth murder probe
TWO people have been dropped from a murder investigation after a man died of significant head injuries. A man in his 60s was found unconscious in Hinton Road, Bournemouth town centre at around midday on July 20, 2023. He was taken to hospital
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Skeleton of burnt-out scooter discovered in Bear Cross
THE remains of a burnt scooter were discovered by a couple near Millhams Road in Bournemouth. On a walk in the grasslands around Bournemouth Recycling Centre on September 19, Chole Smith and her partner stumbled across the skeleton of a burnt scooter
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Tornado warning issued for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
A TORNADO warning has now been issued for Dorset. The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TSRO) has predicted a tornado could be coming to Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the rest of the county later today. Despite the sunny skies
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Popular store serves up new look following major makeover
A BOURNEMOUTH supermarket has reopened following a major makeover. Co-op on Queens Road reopened to customers today (September 20). The store has been closed to the public since July 20. The 2,300 square foot store has undertaken an eight
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Missing man found following police search
A MAN who went missing in Ashely Heath has been found by police. Dorset Police received a report in the early hours of Friday September 20, raising concern for the welfare of Jamie Murray, who was last seen during the morning of Thursday 19 September
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Appeal to find next of kin for Bournemouth woman
THE Dorset Coroners Court is appealing to the public to find the next of kin of a woman who lived in Bournemouth. Serena Loh, 68 died at her home in Arden Road, Bournemouth on September 18. Her death is not being treated as suspicious and no
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Man arrested after lorry overturns in early morning crash
A PERSON was taken to hospital after a lorry overturned in Wareham. Dorset Police were alerted to reports of a crash on Blackhill Roundabout in Holton Heath at around 5am this morning. On arrival, officers reported that a crash involving two
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Firefighters tackle 'out of control' bonfire on busy road
1:02pm This live blog has now finished. Have a good afternoon.
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Pirates skipper Ben Cook provides positive update after heavy crash
POOLE Pirates rider Ben Cook has provided a positive update after he suffered a heavy crash representing Belle Vue Aces last night. Pirates skipper Cook had a heavy crash against Sheffield in heat 10 and was taken to hospital. The Australian
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Met Office issue second weather warning ahead of weekend
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain. This weekend is expected to be a wet one with a thunderstorm warning for Saturday and an additional rain warning issued for Sunday. A new yellow weather warning has been issued for
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Updates - Main road closed after multi vehicle crash
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Pedestrian from Poole hospitalised with serious injuries after being hit by a car
A PEDESTRIAN from Poole has been hospitalised with serious injuries after being involved in a crash. Dorset Police received a report at 1.47pm on Thursday, September 19, of a collision involving a red Jeep Compass and a pedestrian on the A35 at
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Double weather warning issued ahead of weekend
7:54pm Captured a cool Timelapse of the cell that tracked west across the solent and exploded into life over the
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Police concerned for the welfare of missing man from Ashley Heath
A SEARCH is underway to locate a man who has gone missing in Ashley Heath. Dorset Police received a report at 1.28am on Friday September 20 raising concern for the welfare of 46-year-old Jamie Murray. He was last seen at around 10.30am on Thursday
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Record-breaking swimmer campaigning with plastic dinosaur
A RECORD-BREAKING swimmer, campaigning against pollution, will be raising awareness in Loch Ness with a 15ft plastic dinosaur. Oly Rush from Upton, Poole, will be joined by Percy the plastic Plesiosaur which is made from 800 plastic bottles collected
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Ringwood Carnival's processions return this weekend
RINGWOOD Carnival’s popular procession will return this weekend with more than 5,000 people expected. The market town’s two processions – widely regarded as the main attraction – will take place on Saturday, September 21 at 1.30pm and 6.30pm.
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Record breaker becomes patron of Lighthouse in Poole
THE Lighthouse in Poole has announced that record breaking, Poole-based solo yachtswoman Pip Hare has become its latest patron. Pip is the eighth woman to complete the Vendée Globe single handed non-stop 24,000-mile round-the-world yacht race
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Vikki Slade takes up new role at the top of Lib Dem's team
VIKKI Slade has taken on a new role as part of the Liberal Democrat’s front bench MPs. The MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole has been promoted to a 33-member front bench team for the party. She will now be the Lib Dem’s spokeswoman for housing
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Housebuilder sold to former owner in £1.35billion deal
INSURANCE and asset management giant Legal & General (L&G) has agreed to sell its housebuilding subsidiary Cala back to its former owner in a £1.35 billion deal. Investment firms Sixth Street Partners and Patron Capital have formed a joint
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Rent for homes in BCP rises 10 per cent in past year
RENT in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole rose 10 per cent in the past year, new figures show. Provisional figures from the Office for National Statistics show the average private rent in the conurbation reached £1,288 per month in the year
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Land empty for nearly 10 years set to finally be built on
PLANS for empty town centre land that has been undeveloped for nearly a decade have been unveiled. The Mast has come back with its major plan for a block of flats at the former Punshon Memorial Church site in Exeter Road, Bournemouth, opposite
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Dorset PCC is in more than £15m of debt
DORSET'S Police and Crime Commissioner is in more than £15m of debt - with a significant proportion related to the construction of a new headquarters for Dorset Police. As of August 31, the long-term debt overseen by David Sidwick’s office is
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Former Sweep puppeteer appears on The Repair Shop
A WIMBORNE resident who was the former puppeteer for Sweep in the Sooty and Sweep Show has appeared on The Repair Shop. Ron Martin, 80, appeared on the 13th series of the show with an old magic prop made by his dad. A magician in his youth,
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Ref chief says Cherries goal against Newcastle shouldn't have been disallowed
AFC BOURNEMOUTH’S stoppage time would-be winner against Newcastle shouldn’t have been disallowed, the PGMOL chief has said. Howard Webb, speaking on Match Officials Mic’d Up on Sky Sports, said there was a ‘lack of conclusive evidence’ to rule
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Ukraine Relief charity chief begins to help Poland after floods
THE charity chief of a Ukrainian aid charity based in Dorset has begun to collect aid for Poland after it has been devastated by floods. Karol Swiacki founded Ukraine Relief following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia in 2022. Two-and-a-half
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'He has absolutely deserved this': Iraola on Adam Smith's contract extension
ADAM Smith deserved his contract extension as he continues to impress Andoni Iraola in the Premier League. The English defender signed a contract extension which will keep him at AFC Bournemouth until the summer of 2026, at least. Now club
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'Everything has gone according to the plan': Brooks and Unal return from injury
DAVID Brooks and Enes Unal completed their recovery from injuries at Cherries on Saturday. Both were named on the bench against Chelsea last weekend, with Unal coming on with seven minutes to play. Brooks has been named among the substitutes
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In The Dock: Man banned from pubs, bars and clubs after assaults
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: MICHEAL TRACEY, 48 and of Riley Square in Coventry, admitted two counts of assault by beating in Bedford Road South in Poole on March 17 and in Riley Square in Coventry on March 16. He
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Withdrawn plans for new foot and cycle bridge will be re-submitted
WITHDRAWN plans for a new foot and cycle bridge in Christchurch will be re-submitted by the council. BCP Council had submitted a planning application for a three-metre-wide bridge over the River Mude, where it passes Watermans Park. The bridge
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Wimborne win Dorset County Cup with final end victory over Blandford
WIMBORNE Bowls Club is the 2024 winner of the lawn bowls Dorset County Cup Trophy. The finals match was played on 15 September against Blandford Bowling Club. The match was held at a neutral club, Branksome Park. This is the 10th time that
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Couple celebrate 70th wedding anniversary at Dorset care home
A DEVOTED couple who have spent nearly their whole lives together celebrated a milestone wedding anniversary at a Dorset care home. Janet and Norman Carey met in 1951 while she was producing a pantomime, and he had gone to assist a photographer
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Fish to be removed because of 'overpopulation' fears
FISH in a New Milton lake are to be relocated as part of an environmental improvement works scheme. New Milton Town Council will commence work on September 23 and will take an approximately eight weeks to complete. The council has placed fyke
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Iraola pleased with Semeyo's attitude after flying start to season
ANTOINE Semenyo was last week deservedly awarded the Cherries player of the month for August. The Ghanaian forward had, ahead of the Chelsea game, scored or provided an assist in each of the three league games to that point. He bagged a crucial
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Strongman positive for world championship after narrow defeat for British title
MATTHEW Smyth missed out on becoming Britain’s Strongest Disabled Man by just half a point – but he remains positive ahead of the world championships in November. ‘Panda’ Smyth missed out on the title over the two days of competition to the two-time
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Decomposing dog found in back of car after dying at kennels
A FAMILY says they are “mentally scarred” after collecting their dog from a kennel in a “severe state of decomposition.” Rachel and Jon, from Corfe Mullen, said they dropped their healthy German Shepherd, Judge, at Barilla Kennels in Hurn on the