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Comeback kings: Sensational Pirates overturn deficit to secure Championship
PIRATES completed a remarkable comeback to take the Cab Direct Championship title, overturning a 12-point deficit in a sensational performance at Wimborne Road. Poole were behind heading into the night, after their 51-39 defeat at Oxford on Saturday
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Christchurch baker wowing judges on The Great British Bake Off
A CHRISTCHURCH baker is wowing the judges on popular TV show, The Great British Bake Off, as she stays another week. Nelly Ghaffar, 44, was seen to be impressing the Channel 4 judges, Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, during bread week on the season
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Beach huts damaged in landslide at Durley Chine
AN AREA has been cordoned off following a landslide in Bournemouth. Two beach huts have been damaged following a cliff slip at Durley Chine. BCP Council has been informed of the incident, and the area has been cordoned off while the damage
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Wanted man accused of stalking has been found and arrested
A WANTED man accused of stalking has been found by police and arrested. Detectives issued an appeal to local Matthew Foster-Smith, 45, who was also wanted in connection with reported breaches of a restraining order. It was said that he had
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Man comes forward after woman 'shot at' in Poole
A MAN has come forward after a woman reported being ‘shot at’ in Poole. A woman aged in her 30s was walking near to Orchard Plaza she felt a pain to her stomach. The woman reported she had been struck by some kind of projectile, possibly a
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Footage of serious Range Rover 'attempted murder' crash circulating
FOOTAGE of a crash which left a man with life-changing injuries may be circulating among residents, police have said. Detectives investigating the serious crash involving a Range Rover and a pedestrian have asked residents with access to the video
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New sign sparks confusion over crabbing ban at Mudeford Quay
A MISLEADING sign has caused confusion among Christchurch residents, leading many to believe that crabbing had been banned at Mudeford Quay. Concerned residents took to social media to voice worries about the potential impact on tourism. However
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Six arrests made after £40m worth of cocaine found at beach
ARRESTS have been made in Bournemouth and Poole after a haul of cocaine worth £40m was seized. The 500kg stash of cocaine was discovered in a rigid-hulled inflatable boat at Medmerry Beach, near Selsey in West Sussex, on August 19. This week
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‘All lines blocked’ on rail network after fault with train
ALL lines have been blocked on the rail network after a reported fault with one of the trains. South Western Railway have shared on its website that all lines are blocked between Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier. Services have been suspended
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Laughing man 'shot at' woman in Poole
A WOMAN sustained bruising to her stomach after she was ‘shot at’ in Poole. Between 10pm and 10.30pm on Saturday, September 21a woman aged in her 30s was walking along Castle Street, from Poole Quay, and as she approached Orchard Plaza she felt
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PICTURES: Book store opens its doors at Bournemouth retail park
A CHAIN bookstore has officially opened its doors at a Bournemouth retail park, with a fashion retailer soon to follow in its footsteps. Waterstones at Castlepoint opened to the public on Wednesday, October 9 after previously shutting to move to
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Flood warning in place for part of Dorset after heavy rain
A FLOOD warning is in force for an area of Dorset following heavy rainfall. High river levels are expected to cause flooding on the Middle Stour for most of today, Wednesday, October 9. The Environment Agency has issued a warning for the stretch
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What is Long Covid and what symptoms should you look out for
It is important to consult with your GP to discuss your specific symptoms and to rule out any other health issues. Most people with Covid-19 feel significantly better within a few days of first displaying any symptoms, however for some it can last
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Singer songwriter Sam Ryder announces Bournemouth date
SINGER, songwriter and producer Sam Ryder will perform in Bournemouth this winter. Sam will visit the O2 Academy in Boscombe on Sunday, December 8, as part of a UK tour. He will be supported by Billy Lockett and Kerr Mercer. Priority tickets
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Escapee convict trying to be 'double agent' trained in Dorset, a court heard
A FORMER British soldier who completed specialist training in Blandford Forum is accused of escaping prison and attempting to work as a "double agent", his trial has heard. Daniel Khalife, 23, is accused of collecting secret information and passing
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Leading wildlife group reacts to pipeline plan update
A LEADING environmental group has welcomed the decision to scrap plans for an underground pipeline through part of the New Forest. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust said all three of the proposed routes would have posed a threat to highly
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Railway carriage café plan to serve alcohol
A RAILWAY carriage being used as a café at Swanage Steam Railway could have a drinks licence. The carriage, in a siding off the main station, at Corfe Castle has an outside area for eating and drinking. In an application for a Premises Licence
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Latest planning decisions for the Purbeck area unveiled
LATEST planning applications for the Purbeck area include upper cliff reinforcement work at the Ballard Estate, Swanage and a change of use from office space at The Old Post Office, Lytchett Minister, to a home. The full details of the applications
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Pair remain in custody after crash which left pedestrian with life-changing injuries
TWO men remain in custody following a crash in Bournemouth which left a pedestrian with life-changing injuries. The collision, involving a Range Rover and a pedestrian, occurred on Monday night in Etches Close at the junction with Western Avenue
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Rogue traders target pensioner, 85, with jet washing service
A PENSIONER has been targeted by rogue traders in Sway, near Lymington. The 85-year-old was offered jet washing services to his roof, but his daughter arrived just in time and threatened one of the men when it came to payment. She then followed
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Man in court following assault at address
A MAN has appeared in court following a domestic-related assault in New Milton. Damien James Turner, 37, was charged with wounding / inflicting GBH without intent, and engaging in controlling / coercive behaviour. He was also charged with possession
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Winners of the hospitality recognition awards celebrated
THE fourth annual BH Area Hospitality Association Recognition Awards have taken place – with Kris Hall of The Burnt Chef Project picking up a major prize. The non-profit social enterprise was launched to help eradicate mental health stigma in
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Christmas break demand at Bournemouth firm rise year-on-year
BOOKINGS for Christmas breaks with a Bournemouth-based holiday firm have risen year-on-year, bosses have said. Daish’s Holidays has announced a 10 per cent increase in bookings for four-day breaks over the main Christmas period compared to the
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'Thank you to Poole Hospital staff'
I’VE HAD to go into Poole Hospital on Thursday, September 26 for a gastroscopy and colonoscopy on the same day. I would just like to say a big thank you to all the doctors and nurses during my visit and it was in my own hospital, Poole. Once
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'Significant' amount of Dorset-grown pumpkins lost due to rainfall
GARDENERS at the Kingston Lacy estate have lost a “significant” amount of seasonal crop because of this year’s changeable weather. Pumpkins and squashes have had to be harvested a month early, with the gardeners blaming climate change. The
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Garden waste collection cost rises for another year
GREEN bin collections in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have risen once again and to record highs. The fortnightly service will be rising once again in 2025 to £67.50 per bin – up £2 from 2024, £7.50 from 2023 and £21.50 from 2022. Green-fingered
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Woman to stand trial after caravan is set on fire in layby
A WOMAN is to stand trial after she allegedly set fire to a caravan parked in a layby. Jane Amanda Keith, of Steer Road, Swanage, has been placed in custody following an appearance at Poole Magistrates’ Court. The 55-year-old appeared before
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Councillor was under investigation after filming motorists and posting it online
A COUNCILLOR was placed under investigation after he ‘recorded motorists breaking the law’ and posted the footage on social media. The BCP councillor, who the Echo has chosen not to name, was alleged to have broken the code of conduct. A
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Parking wardens hand out average of 2.5 tickets a day - find out how many near you
PARKING wardens handed out an average of 2.5 fines to motorists every day in Dorset last year, figures have suggested. The 27 civil enforcement officers working in the Dorset Council area handed out more fines in 2023/24 compared with the previous
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'Brad Pitt' asking residents for money in online romance scam
SCAMMERS said they were Brad Pitt on an online dating site in a desperate bid to get money. Two people reported to Lymington police the romance scams, with one claiming to have been approached by the Hollywood star. “A celebrity worth millions
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New seafront apartments 'most enquiries' estate agent has ever seen
RESIDENTS have put in “the most enquiries ever” to see a new seafront block of flats, an estate agent has said. Luxury apartments at The Waterfront development in West Quay Marina, Poole is nearing completion after years of planning and development
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No free parking at Christmas, BCP Council says (and residents aren't happy)
FREE parking will not be coming to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s town centres this Christmas, BCP Council has said. Neighbouring New Forest District Council is offering four days of free car parking in its towns, including the weekend
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Hotel 'unable to compete with modern' equivalent and 'running at a loss'
A BOURNEMOUTH hotel that has been “unable to compete with modern” equivalents may now be demolished. The Durley Chine Hotel, formerly known as the Croham Hurst Hotel in Durley Road South, has “has run at a loss and struggled for occupancy”, a
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Car parks to close while 'Netflix films new show'
CAR parks in Purbeck are to close for a few days this October to make for ‘Netflix filming’. The car parks at Durdle Door and Man O’ War Beach will be closed to the public on October 11, 12 and 16. It’s understood filming will be taking place
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Paedophile caught with ‘sick porn’ of children as young as two years old
A PAEDOPHILE that admitted to having thousands of images of “sick porn” hid his face as he walked free from court. Timothy Johnson, 45, was told by the judge that his denial of having a sexual interest in children ‘came within a cat’s whisker of
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Around 82% of pensioners below poverty line to lose Winter Fuel Payment
Four in every five pensioners living below or just above the poverty line will lose the winter fuel payment under planned cuts, according to charity Age UK. The Government voted to scrap Winter Fuel Payments for more than 10 million pensioners
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New gym set to open in Bournemouth town centre
A POPULAR chain gym has announced it will be opening its Bournemouth town centre site early next year, with limited discounted memberships on offer. JD Gyms will replace the former Wilko unit in Richmond Gardens Shopping Centre, Old Christchurch
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Swanage condemn Balti Sports to fifth home defeat with 6-0 win
SWANAGE Town and Herston FC dominated for the full 90 minutes as they secured a comprehensive 6-0 victory against Balti Sports. The Swans condemned their hosts to their fifth consecutive home defeat and were a threat from the first whistle.
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Ice age humans followed wolves' and bears' survival strategy, study shows
A STUDY led by Bournemouth University (BU) has shed new light on how humans responded to the extreme conditions of the last ice age, 20,000 years ago. It has been previously thought that human populations contracted into warmer climates in areas
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Post office open for an extra 56 hours a week following re-location
MILFORD on Sea Post Office has re-opened at a brand-new location. The post office has moved to One Stop at 49 High Street, restoring a full-time service to the area. It will be open for 60 hours a week, between 8am and 8pm Monday to Saturday
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Up-and-coming boxer set for National Development Championships quarter final
AN UP-and-coming boxer is on a winning streak and is set to fight in the National Development Championships quarter finals. Twenty-one-year-old Sam Carr, from Bournemouth, has won his past three contests in the championship. Carr, who represents
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'We need that extra push': Rallying cry for Pirates fans ahead of Grand Final
PIRATES need their supporters to be their eighth man on track as they aim to turnaround a 12-point deficit in the Championship Grand Final against Oxford tonight. Poole promoter Danny Ford has issued a rallying cry to Pirates fans to come down
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In The Dock: Man committing fraud at Tesco among the cases
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: LUKE JAMES NEIL COOPER, 38 and of Jellicoe Road in Poole, admitted failing without reasonable excuse to comply with the requirements of a community order made by Poole Magistrates’ Court
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97-year-old care home resident relives moment from her past
A 97-year-old care home resident has been helped to relive a moment from her past. Beryl, a resident at Parley Place, had always wanted to get back on a motorbike – so the home made her dream a reality. Staff created an event with cars, bikes
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Success for arts festival as £4,500 raised for charity
THIS year’s Mudeford Arts Festival has raised £4,500 for two local charities. The money has been donated to Macmillan Caring Locally and the Coda Music Trust. Held at Mudeford Quay since 2007, Mudeford Arts Festival showcases the work of local
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Pensioner in court for making indecent images of children
A PENSIONER from Bournemouth has appeared in court over indecent image offences. David Smith, 72, admitted two counts of making indecent photograph / pseudo-photograph of a child. Court records report the defendant made one Category A indecent
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Kraken Sports make best possible start in FA Sunday Cup
KRAKEN Sports made the best possible start to their first outing in a national competition with a 9-0 victory over Speak Out Utd Mental Health FC. The side, which was only formed in 2019 and is sponsored by the Kraken Group, made its bow in the
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Boat navigation app named 'Tech SME of the Year'
A DORSET-based marine technology company has been recognised as 'Tech SME of the Year'. Savvy Navvy, often referred to as ‘Google Maps for boats’, won the award at the South Coast Tech & Innovation Awards ceremony. The company was recognised
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Trio of solicitor qualifications for south coast law firm
THREE aspiring team members at a south coast law firm have qualified as solicitors, so bolstering its client services in two separate departments. Ellis Jones Solicitors has welcomed the formal qualifications for Leah Sharman and Wai Chan in Banking
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Family fundraises for children's charity after son's cancer diagnosis
A CHRISTCHURCH family whose five-year-old son was diagnosed with leukaemia are fundraising for a children's cancer charity. Charlotte Smith's son, Theodore, went into intensive care in 2023 after doctors discovered 94 per cent of his blood was
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Harry Redknapp hosts educational event on dementia care
A DORSET-based care home hosted an educational dementia care event hosted by Harry Redknapp. Luxurycare recently hosted the successful 'More Than Just Care' event, led by Harry Redknapp, which featured insights from Dr Gemma Jones. The event
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Hamworthy United Reserves fall to 4-2 defeat against Dorchester Sports
HAMWORTHY United Reserves fell to a 4-2 home defeat to Dorchester Sports in the Dorset Premier League. Third placed Dorchester proved to be a stern test and emerged victorious after two goals in each half. Hamworthy made a positive start to
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New essential equipment installed for critically ill patients at UHD
UNIVERSITY Hospitals Dorset has funded two new vital pieces of innovative equipment to improve the early rehabilitation for critically ill patients. Earlier in the year, £80,500 was funded to install a new robotic table at Royal Bournemouth Hospital