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Angela Rayner to announce extra protections for renters at Labour conference
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will announce a series of measures to protect renters in her speech at the Labour Party conference. Rayner is expected to commit to “building homes fit for the future” in Sunday’s speech, which will open Labour
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Keir Starmer vows to protect Brits and public services from austerity
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to protect public services from austerity. In an exclusive interview with the Observer, Starmer said there will be more than "doom and gloom" and that better times are around the corner. He heads for
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Nunez stunner and Diaz brace see Cherries beaten by Liverpool
THREE first half goals condemned Cherries to defeat against Liverpool at Anfield. Darwin Nunez scored a typically brilliant goal on his first start since April with fellow South American Luis Diaz grabbing the other two in Liverpool’s 3-0 victory
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Man taken to hospital after being 'bottled in fight'
A MAN has been taken to hospital after reportedly being bottled in a fight. Dorset Police received a report at 5.04am on Saturday, September 21, of a fight in Charminster Road near to the junction with Nortoft Road in Bournemouth. It was reported
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Bench 'attracting street drinkers' is moved by police
A BENCH attracting street drinkers has been relocated by police. The bench, located in Boscombe high street, was reportedly being occupied by individuals drinking alcohol, swearing, arguing and ‘being a nuisance’. Bournemouth Police said relocating
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Police and forensics called to high street
POLICE have cordoned off a section of Charminster high street following an incident. A cordon is currently in place in the area of Gulf Nights Shisha Bar and Scissors N Razors, near the junction with Nortoft Road. Forensics are also at the
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How do I register with an NHS doctor as a university student in England?
Students heading to university over the next few weeks will probably have a to-do list longer than their arm. From kitchen appliances to bags of bathroom toiletries and stocking up on as many cheap cupboard essentials as possible, there is a lot
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A338 Wessex Way closed after crash
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More than 90 per cent of children vaccinated against MMR in Dorset
Children in Dorset are among the most vaccinated against measles, mumps & rubella (MMR) in England. Data published by NHS England has revealed that the percentage of children who have received both doses of their MMR vaccines is the eight highest
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Two men found guilty of illegal foxhunting
Two men have been found guilty of illegally hunting a fox with dogs following a trial. They have been landed with a court bill totalling £2,470. Thomas Michael Lyle, 34, and Marcus Boundy, 22, were convicted of hunting a fox with dogs in Stourpaine
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Cosy 'premium' pub offering season food and award winning beer
A NEWLY refurbished pub a 15-minute stroll away from Bournemouth beach is the Echo's pub of the week. The Pavilion Arms, located on Wimborne Road in Bournemouth, boasts "stylish décor and quality local produce." Christina Pitak is the pub's
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Bournemouth Christmas Markets return date announced
BOURNEMOUTH’S popular Christmas markets will be returning once again this year. This year’s event will kick-start the festive magic in The Square on Thursday, November 14 with the Alpine Lodge opening at 6pm. And the 40 chalet huts of the
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Exhibition showcasing the best of Purbeck coming to Bournemouth museum
RUSSELL-COTES Art Gallery and Museum in Bournemouth has announced its first exhibition dedicated solely to artists who have “captured the essence” of Purbeck. Artists in Purbeck: Spirit of Place will showcase a rich collection of artworks drawn
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Administration period extended for firm responsible for Carter's Quay
ADMINISTRATORS at Inland Homes have been given an extra year to tackle the finances of the struggling property developer. The Buckinghamshire-based developer was tasked with building 161 BCP Council-funded homes at Carter's Quay in Hamworthy.
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Westbourne Motor Show revs up for first time today
THE highly anticipated Westbourne Motor Show will premiere today (Saturday, September 21). Brought by the minds behind the British Motor Show and Bournemouth Coastal BID, the event will be officially opened by Olympian, TV personality and former
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Thug, 28, attacked woman in own home - leaving her with extensive injuries
A 28-YEAR-OLD man attacked a woman at her home, leaving her with cuts, bruises and swelling to her head, face and ribs. Jack David Marsden, of Marryat Road, New Milton appeared before Southampton Crown Court on Thursday, September 19. He had
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Charges made after widespread footage shows 'woman brandishing knife'
A WOMAN has been charged after Ring doorbell footage showed a woman brandishing a knife. Footage was spread across many Facebook community pages earlier this week appearing to show a woman with a knife knocking on a resident’s door in Upton Road
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BCP Council advertising new £109k-a-year job
BCP COUNCIL is advertising a new job for a role that will pay more than £100,000. The local authority is looking for a new director of education and skills to join the team, offering the successful applicant a £109,453 salary. The job description
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Fining Chelsea and Cherries for bookings 'good business' for the Premier League
ANDONI Iraola believes fining Cherries and Chelsea after there were a record 14 yellow cards in their clash last weekend is ‘good business’ for the Premier League. Both sides were fined £25,000 for picking up more than six bookings in a game.
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Piglet killed in New Forest day after pannage begins
A PIG in the New Forest was hit by a car within the New Forest a day after the beginning of pannage. The pig was discovered dead by its owners dead after being hit by a vehicle near Parsonage Farm in Bramshaw on the B3079 between 12-1pm on September
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In The Dock: Man banned from entering Dorset for 12 months after crime spree
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: STEPHEN SHORT, 58 and of Queensland Road in Bournemouth, admitted possession of a controlled drug of class A, namely heroin, and possession of a controlled drug of class C, namely Pregabalin
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'This has been my dream for years, it’s amazing to see it finally come to life'
A MAKEUP artist is ‘beyond excited’ to reopen her studio offering rare beauty treatments and a larger space. Megan Hubble owns Classic Beauty Boutique, a salon in Southbourne offering a wide range of beauty treatments for all ages. Now, Megan
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Dolphins host high-fliers and Wimborne face Swindon Supermarine
WITH the Cherries being away to Liverpool this weekend, why not head down to your local side and watch non-league football in all its glory. Poole Town have a huge encounter with high-flying Walton & Hersham at the BlackGold Stadium this Saturday
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Cherries 'need to improve' in games against top three sides - Iraola
ANDONI Iraola says his Cherries side must improve against the top three sides in the league as they travel to Liverpool. The Cherries boss is expecting a different Liverpool to that which was beaten by Nottingham Forest last weekend, and a different
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'Probably it's the best game we played': Iraola's reflects on Chelsea defeat
ANDONI Iraola believes last weekend’s narrow defeat to Chelsea was his side’s best performance so far this season, despite the result. AFC Bournemouth fell to a late defeat just four minutes from time as Christopher Nkuku struck a late blow and
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Town council withdraws objection over 'oppressive' church design
CHRISTCHURCH Town Council has recanted its concerns over designs for a new church. The town council’s planning committee now agree the proposed changes to Christchurch Baptist Church’s scheme ‘are relatively minor’. As reported, Christchurch
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Cherries travel to Merseyside to face Liverpool: Preview
AFC BOURNEMOUTH return to Merseyside for the second time in September as they travel to Liverpool. Cherries will be hoping to break their duck at Anfield, having never beaten their hosts, their best result on the red side of the city a 2-2 draw
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'It's a difficult place to go': Bournemouth travel to Tottonians
BOURNEMOUTH will face Tottonians in the league for the first time in their history, despite being separated by just 26 miles. The Lions travel to Totton on Saturday, September 21, with their hosts having made a perfect start to the season, winning
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Electric car driver frustrated after being fined £100 in KFC car park
AN ELECTRIC vehicle driver has left annoyed after he received a £100 fine for parking at a KFC in Christchurch to charge his car. Ian Fielding was handed the fine for parking in the car park of the Lyndhurst Road KFC in Christchurch on August 30