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‘Best in the country’: Thousands take part in half marathon and 10k races
THOUSANDS of runners flocked to Bournemouth to take part in the annual half marathon and 10k races. The events took place on day two of Run Bournemouth on October 13, where runners raced from Hengistbury Head to Bournemouth Pier Approach.
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England U21s star James McAtee pays fitting tribute to George Baldock
James McAtee single-handedly rescued England Under-21s from a goal behind against Ukraine on Friday night, scoring twice in the final five minutes to all-but confirm a spot in next summer's European Championships. His heroics on the pitch followed
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Boris Johnson's new book covered with carefully selected titles at Waterstones
Former prime minister Boris Johnson has released a book titled Unleashed and it’s available to buy in shops but some protesters are doing what they can to curb sales. A user on X, formerly Twitter, has shared a picture showing multiple copies of
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Try this circular ramble taking in Dorset's highest village
Have a go at this walk which takes in Dorset’s highest village of Ashmore - at 700ft above sea level. Click into the photo gallery above to see a full-sized route map Ashmore stands on a high spur at the head of several valleys which were carved
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'Poole should be run by itself'
As a former Poole fan and resident, please have Poole run by Poole. Firstly keep council buildings, maybe a mayor? Poole was an excellent council, Bournemouth has taken over, ditto Christchurch a nice town. I always thought BCP wasn't a
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Bournemouth death notices: Tributes to 6 people who have died
The Bournemouth Echo published six death notices between Friday, October 4 and Thursday, October 10. Every week, the Bournemouth Echo publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As
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UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?
UK households could be due a £169.50 refund on the cost of their TV Licence. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. However, you could be
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DVLA £1,000 warning to 3.6 million drivers who passed their test before 2015
Millions of motorists are currently driving illegally and at risk of a £1,000 fine from the DVLA, new figures have shown. It is illegal in the UK to get behind the wheel of vehicle without a valid photocard licence, which carries a driver’s personal
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What score can you get? Take this pub quiz to find out how you score
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 mushrooms and fungi people can spot in Dorset and the New Forest
Dorset and the New Forest as a whole are known for their biodiversity, and as a result, there are plenty of different mushrooms and fungi you can spot there. From Common Puffballs to Fly Agarics and Tawny grisettes there are a fair few you can
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Old Creekmoor park and ride will not return for next three years
PLANS to turn the old Creekmoor park and ride site into a padel tennis court has won the favour of councillors. Poole-based Cross Court Padel has been given the greenlight to go ahead with its plans, which will see seven courts, changing rooms
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BCP Council looks to build houses in Dorset Council area to meet targets
HOUSING targets initially set out for BCP Council are unlikely to be met entirely within the conurbation, documents have revealed. The authority’s local plan states around 40,000 homes must be built in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole over
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Chinese takeaway told standards need 'major improvement'
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 safety
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7 new businesses set to open in Bournemouth town centre
BOURNEMOUTH town centre is not all bad news. While the town does have its problems like many places across the country, there are reasons to be optimistic that it is starting to turn a corner. Here are seven new businesses expected to open
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Bournemouth cafe offering bingo night and curry that's 'a home away from home'
FLIRT Café, your “home away from home” in Bournemouth Triangle, has been chosen as the Trader of the Week. Flirt is a café dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for the people of Bournemouth. Current owner Ed Watts took on the beloved
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Biggest grass track racing event of year coming to Wimborne
THE biggest grass track racing event of the year is set to come to Wimborne later this month. The British Masters Grass Track Championships will take place in Corfe Mullen on Sunday, October 20 and will see the country’s elite solo and sidecars
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Cherries centre back selection headache 'very good thing for the team'
ANDONI Iraola’s selection headache at centre back is ‘very good for the team’, the Basque boss said. Three players have been deployed in the position so far this season, in two combinations, with Illia Zabarnyi starting all of the Cherries’ Premier
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A newly renovated pub with a cosy charm and plans to extend
KNOWN as one of the cosiest pubs in Ferndown, The White Hart has been named Pub of the Week. The pub in Longham was recently taken over by David James, who has invested £500,000 into refurbishing the venue. David said: “I bought the pub from
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Brennan on 'amazing' Grand Final comeback after 'awful' first leg
TOM Brennan was pleased to comeback from an ‘awful’ performance at Oxford to help steer Pirates to the Championship title. Brennan stormed to a fantastic 13-point haul from his five rides for Poole in the second leg of the Grand Final at Wimborne
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In The Dock: Charity shop thieves and dangerous dogs
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: RAYMOND ELLIS, 86 and of Ryan Gardens in Ferndown, admitted being the owner / person in charge of dog dangerously out of control causing injury, after a border collie injured a man in