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Multiple firefighters extinguish blazing vehicle fire
DRAMATIC photos show the moment a car was engulfed in flames on a residential road. Firefighters were alerted to reports of a fire on Church Road at around 3pm today (October 6). Residents looked in shock as large clouds of smoke rose from
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Tornado warning issued for Dorset
A SEVERE weather warning has been issued for Dorset. The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TSRO) has warned a tornado could be coming to Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the rest of the county this evening (October 6). The warning
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Urgent missing persons appeal launched for woman who may be in Dorset
OFFICERS are appealing for information to locate a missing woman who may be in Dorset. Sharon, 47 from Salisbury was last seen at 6.40am on October 5 and there is now increased concern for her welfare. Christchurch Police are also sharing the
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Investigation launched after sex offence reported in early hours
AN INVESTIGATION has opened following a report of a sexual offence in Bournemouth. Officers were alerted to a report of a sexual offence that took place on Charminster Road early this morning (October 6). An alleyway was cordoned off by Dorset
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A31 eastbound blocked after crash
4:26pm A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said: "We were called just after 1pm today to reports of a collision between
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Missing teenager found and man arrested on suspicion of child abduction offences
A MISSING teenager from Christchurch who was spotted at a London train station with a man has now been found. Charlie Smith, 13 was last seen in the afternoon of October 3 on Beaufort Road, Bournemouth. Following enquiries, Dorset Police issued
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Woman sustains serious head injury after 'row with unknown man'
A WOMAN suffered a serious head injury in an early hours incident in Bournemouth town centre. Officers were alerted to reports of an altercation between a man and a woman at around 2am in Exeter Road this morning, Sunday, October 6. It is reported
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Lidl reveals 'exciting' new addition to its supermarket rewards scheme
Lidl has confirmed a new addition to its Lidl Plus reward scheme where shoppers can earn a free item if they spend a certain amount in a month. If shoppers spend £10 at Lidl stores within a month they can receive a free sweet item from the supermarket's
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'Once-in-a-lifetime' comet to be visible in UK skies this month - see when
A "once-in-a-lifetime" comet, which is also the brightest in 13 years, will be visible in UK skies during October. Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) was first discovered early last year by ATLAS (Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System)
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Incident sparks air ambulance response to playing field
AN AIR Ambulance was spotted landing at a Swanage playing field. A Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance landed at King George Playing Field in Swanage at around 8am this morning (October 6). The helicopter then took off from the area and landed
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WATCH: More than 35 firefighters tackle evening property fire
A FIRE that at its height was being tackled by 35 firefighters is now under investigation. Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to reports of a fire in Palmerston Road, Boscombe, at around 5.30pm on Saturday, October 5. The
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RECAP: Police cordon in Bournemouth town centre
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Property fire in Boscombe sees huge emergency response
MULTIPLE firefighters attended a property fire in Boscombe on Saturday night, October 5. A resident reported seeing eight fire engines during the incident in Palmerston Road. Posting on social media at the time of the incident, Dorset & Wiltshire
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'Roadworks were a nightmare'
I SPENT ten days in this area two weeks ago and could not believe the amount of road works being carried out simultaneously! Not only did they cause enormous traffic jams on almost every dual carriageway in this area by filtering to single lanes
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The best cosy pubs to enjoy a pint in the BCP area according to our readers
The pub is a Great British institution and it's a place many people head to in the autumn/winter season to enjoy a pint in cosy surroundings. Whilst not every pub fits this description there are plenty that offer that right sort of atmosphere in
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Waitrose Christmas delivery slots to open this week including on Christmas Eve
It may still feel a bit early for some, but for Waitrose shoppers, the time has already come to book their Christmas slots. If you’re trying to get ahead with your Christmas planning, it is worth knowing when UK supermarkets are opening their
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Millions of Netflix viewers given £1,000 TV Licence fine warning
Brits watching Netflix without a TV licence have been warned they could face fines of £1,000. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. But if you
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Green light for 'illegal' community hub and café
A CAFÉ and community hub has been unanimously approved for the Mampitts area of Shaftesbury – despite claims the application is “illegal”. Town councillor Peter Yeo told Dorset Council’s area planning committee they should not be considering the
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Secluded New Forest pub with 15 types of ploughman's and a Good Beer Guide spot
It's the ultimate destination pub - a tiny thatched venue which stands at the end of the only road leading to a secluded New Forest village. But, despite its lack of size and out of the way location, the Royal Oak at Fritham packs a punch in terms
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How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to find out
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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The Dorset postcodes that scooped prizes in the postcode lottery last month
A number of postcodes in Dorset won thousands of pounds in the People's Postcode Lottery during September 2024. Multiple streets across the county scooped prizes after their postcodes came out in the draw. The People’s Postcode Lottery is a
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New Forest District Council climate report reveals progress
A NEW report reveals New Forest District Council's efforts to combat climate change. The report, covering the period from January 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, shows a two per cent reduction in emissions across the council and district. This
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Two parks upgraded as part of £1m green space scheme
TWO parks in New Milton have been upgraded as part of a programme to enhance green spaces in the New Forest. Improvements have been made to Carrick Wood and Ashington Park to include new seating areas, footpaths, bridges and new planting to support
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Popular walkers' track upgraded to stop flooding
A POPULAR walking track that has been plagued by flooding in the past has had a major upgrade. The track, from Ferry Road in Studland to the beach, previously flooded whenever there was heavy rain, making it inaccessible. But the National
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Popular Italian restaurant scolded by hygiene inspectors
A NUMBER of cafés, pubs, restaurants and takeaways across Dorset and the New Forest have been handed new food hygiene ratings recently. Each week, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) inspects businesses across the country, assessing hygiene and
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Where Jet2 will fly to in summer 2026 - including four Bournemouth Airport firsts
AIRLINE operator Jet2 last month announced its summer 2026 programme of flights from Bournemouth Airport. The low-cost package holiday firm announced in April that it would use Hurn as its 12th UK base in a large expansion of the business.
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Plans for former town centre restaurant fall at first hurdle
PLANS to convert a former town centre restaurant into flats have fallen at the first hurdle. A prior approval procedure – an application that looks to confirm specific parts of a development are allowed before work starts – was lodged for the
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Bournemouth death notices: Tributes to 12 people who have died
The Bournemouth Echo has published 12 death notices in the past seven days. Every week, the Bournemouth Echo publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print