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Housing provider accused of asset stripping £2m Winchester properties
A HOUSING association that took over properties for the homeless in Winchester has sold most of them, sparking criticism of "asset-stripping" and a breach of faith. Bournemouth Churches Housing Association (BCHA) took over the assets of Keystone
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Person rushed to hospital following motorbike crash
A PERSON was rushed to hospital after a motorbike crash in Dorset. An air ambulance landed at St Michaels Church of England School near to the incident. The road was temporarily closed while emergency services dealt with the incident. It
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CCTV image released after racial abuse incident
DORSET Police has issued a CCTV appeal following a racial abuse incident in Bournemouth. A man was reportedly racially abusive towards staff at Moordown Post Office. The incident occurred at around 5.45pm on August 31. Now, a CCTV image
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Two people attacked on bus from Sandbanks to Bournemouth
TWO people were assaulted on a bus from Sandbanks to Bournemouth. A fight broke out on a Morebus and two men assaulted a man and a woman in their 30s, police officers have said. The pair did not suffer any serious injuries during the incident
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RECAP Colehill road reopens after motorbike crash
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Network Rail warns of disruption ahead of works to replace track
NETWORK Rail has warned of disruption ahead of works to replace a stetch of track. Work on the approach to Lymington Pier will mean that the Lymington branch line will be closed between Saturday, October 26, and Sunday, November 3, with buses replacing
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Police tackle shoplifting, aggressive begging and ASB in Bournemouth
POLICE have issued multiple orders allowing them to move individuals in a bid to crack down on antisocial behaviour. Officers from Dorset police have been completing priority patrols on Wednesday, September 25, as part of Operation Relentless.
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Large caravan fire closes section of A31 near Ringwood
A LARGE caravan fire has closed a section of the A31, causing major delays for motorists in the area. Firefighters are currently working to extinguish a large vehicle fire involving a caravan near St Leonards. The road is closed between the
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Two young women ordered to write letter of apology after steaks are stolen
TWO young women have been ordered to write a letter of apology to a shop after £150 worth of meat was stolen. The two women, 21 years old from Poole and 22 years old from Christchurch, received a community resolution from the police. As reported
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Tornado warning issued for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
A TORNADO warning has once again 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 today. The weather forecaster
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Dorset Council spends £500,000 caring for refugee children
UNACCOMPANIED refugee children being cared for by Dorset Council have added at least half a million pounds to the annual children’s services budget. The claim comes from Tory group leader on the authority, Cllr Andrew Parry. He says that despite
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RECAP: A31 reopens after caravan fire near St Leonards
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Four new destinations announced from Bournemouth Airport
FOUR new destinations have been added to Bournemouth’s Airport’s list of flights as Jet2 announces its summer 2026 programme. The low-cost airline has announced 21 sun and leisure destinations for 2026 – five more than its first year of holidays
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Walk for Wards announce slight change ahead of weekend event
A POPULAR University Hospitals Dorset event set to take place this weekend, has amended its location. Hundreds of hospital staff and friends are expected to take part as they walk either 3km, 5km, or 10km through Upton Country Park. After exploring
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Council owed tens of million pounds of debt
DEBTS owed to Dorset Council now run into tens of millions of pounds with significant sums still not paid after a number of years. At the end of July the amount of sundry debt stood at £37.3million – although £27.4m of this relates to deferred
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Trains delayed after tractor struck barrier at railway station
TRAINS were significantly delayed after a tractor struck a barrier at a level crossing in Wool. Passengers and motorists were delayed on their journey after a tractor crashed into the level crossing at Wool Railway Station, damaging a barrier.
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Man found dead at home by his partner
AN INQUEST has opened into the death of a man found unresponsive in his home by his partner. Max George Bowen, 23, was found deceased after his partner returned home on July 28. Area coroner for Dorset, Brendan Allen, opened the inquest into
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Car blocking railway causes ‘major disruption’
A CAR that blocked a level crossing on the railway is causing ‘major disruption’ to the network. South Western Railway reported delays and cancellations of services after a ‘problem’ on the crossing in Brockenhurst. CrossCountry Trains warned
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Council 'toothless' in enforcing planning rules
“TOOTHLESS” – the description from one senior councillor about council action against people who breach planning rules in Dorset. Others have spoken of the frustration of seeing people get away with doing as they like with action against them dragging
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5 performances not to be missed at Bournemouth's Arts by the Sea Festival 2024
The Arts by the Sea Festival is returning to Bournemouth for 2024 with a number of impressive performances set to be showcased. Taking place from Friday, September 27 to Sunday, September 29, the festival has the theme of 'Taste' which aims to
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This is how you can save £130 on energy bills as Ofgem price cap set to rise
Energy bills are set to rise by £149 for the average household from October after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap. The new price cap figure will be £1,717 from October 1, up from £1,568 previously. It’s no secret that
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Man charged and named after teen stabbed with eight others arrested
TWO PEOPLE have been charged and eight others arrested after a teenager was stabbed and left with serious injuries following an assault in Poole. The 18-year-old was rushed to hospital with a stab wound after the incident on Vale Road at around
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RECAP: Railway reopens after car blocked level crossing
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Firefighter to run half marathon in full kit to stop a 'hideous' disease
A firefighter is set to run a half marathon in full kit to help fund research into a "hideous" disease. Pete Allum is supporting research into Motor Neurone Disease (MND) after being inspired by the courage shown by rugby legend Rob Burrow, who
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'We need leaders with godly values'
Why are politicians so selfish with their 'what’s in it for me, it’s all about me' attitude? If as a country we were taught godly values such as agape love - agape love is a selfless and unconditional form of love that is characterised by compassion
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Fish barriers removed from Dorset river
FISH barriers have been removed from a Dorset river to help species thrive. As part of World Rivers Day this Sunday, several organisations including the Environment Agency have removed several weirs along the River Tarrant in north Dorset.
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AFC Bournemouth announces first champion regional partner
AFC Bournemouth has announced a three-year partnership with a Dorset-based firm. Tee Screen has roots in Bournemouth and provides durable touchscreen devices, which will be in and around Dean Court to help supporters on a matchday. Signing
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Pride & Prejudice with a twist is coming to the Lighthouse Poole
AN AWARD-WINNING and unique production of Pride and Prejudice with a twist is set to come to the Lighthouse Poole. Pride & Prejudice (sort of) will take to the stage on November 18 for a week-long run as part of its 2024/ 2025 tour. The new
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Indoor adventure play calling on young artists to design mascot
AN INDOOR adventure attraction is calling on young artists to help design its latest mascot in return for winning a year’s worth of free climbs. RockReef, on Bournemouth Pier, is a premier indoor adventure climbing activity attraction and is celebrating
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By-election announced for BCP Council seat
A BY-ELECTION will be held next month following the death of a serving councillor. Cllr Brian George Castle, who was one of three ward councillors for the Muscliff and Strouden Park area, died last month following a battle with pancreatic cancer
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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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'Here's how to fight a fine for so-called flytipping'
Damian Quillan can fight his £500 fine by quoting the legal definition of flytipping, as defined by the House of Commons Library document that states: “What is fly-tipping? Fly-tipping is the illegal disposal of household, industrial, commercial
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Patrol officers tackle anti-social behaviour and drug crimes
OFFICERS have been tackling anti-social behaviour and drug-related crimes during patrols in Bournemouth. PC Lewis and PC Lewis were out on the streets on Saturday, September 21 as part of Operation Relentless. The operation targets areas in
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Council officers ask for extra £1m for housing project
SENIOR BCP Council officers have asked for an extra £995k towards the the demolition and development planning of an abandoned college. The development would see seven old buildings at the former Bournemouth and Poole College site in Constitution
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Poole lifting bridge to close to cars temporarily next month
A POOLE lifting bridge will close to cars for a working week next month. Wessex Water will be carrying out sewage works at Bridge Approach northbound from its junction with New Quay Road to its junction with West Street. The work is anticipated
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Council 'to sell off' one of its civic centres in a move that could save thousands
POOLE’S civic centre could be sold to developers, under new council plans that could save hundreds of thousands of pounds every year. BCP Council has so far spent £2.534m in operating the civic centre off Municipal Road since April 2019, of which
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Shop owners keeping hammer for protection over theft fears
A PAIR of female business owners have been left fearing for their safety and keeping a hammer near their checkout after an expensive vintage jacket was snatched from their store. Owners of Jamboree & Kooky Too in Southbourne have resorted to keeping
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'I think he's playing very well': Iraola on Tavernier this season
ANDONI Iraola has been impressed with Marcus Tavernier’s contributions at Cherries so far this season. The Englishman has played more than 80 minutes in each of AFC Bournemouth’s Premier League games this term and scored in the 1-1 draw with Newcastle
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MP Vikki Slade calls cuts to winter fuel payments 'completely wrong'
A DORSET MP has labelled cuts to the winter fuel payments “deeply worrying” and has called on the government to ‘change course.’ A total of 6,696 people aged over 80 in Mid Dorset & North Poole are at risk of losing their Winter Fuel Payments due
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In The Dock: Man caught with Ketamine in hospital among the cases
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: MARK HUGGINS, 39 and of Chine Crescent in Bournemouth, admitted possession of a controlled drug of Class A, namely Methamphetamine, at Bournemouth police custody on June 1. He admitted
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Award winning bakery in Christchurch set to close amid financial struggles
AN AWARD-winning Christchurch bakery has announced it will close following financial struggles. The popular M’s Bakery, known for selling the ‘best sourdough in the world’, shared the news on social media that it will be closing its doors.