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Five Cherries games picked for TV - with more games moved
FIVE Cherries games in December and January have been selected for television. AFC Bournemouth’s home game against Tottenham Hotspur was due to take place on Tuesday, December 3 but will now take place on Thursday, December 5 with an 8.15pm kick
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Latest planning applications include new homes plan
THE latest planning applications in the Purbeck area include four homes and a flat on a plot at East Street, Corfe Castle and the continued use of a garden playhouse in Hill Road, Swanage. The full details of each application, and others in the
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'Time to tell our stories, celebrate our heritage, and ensure our voices are heard'
AN EVENT honouring Black History Month is set to take place at Bournemouth University. The Community Action Network, BCP Race Cultural and Diversity Staff Network, Dorset Healthcare and University NHS Foundation Trust have collaborated together
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Claims drain clearing in Dorset has halted denied
CLAIMS that ditch and gully clearing in Dorset have been stopped have been denied. Beaminster councillor Craig Monks says he has been told by a Dorset Council officer that there was no longer a specific budget for the work which helps to keep roads
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Property fire extinguished by firefighters in broad daylight
FIREFIGHTERS rushed to the scene of a property fire in Bournemouth. Holdenhurst Road was temporarily closed this afternoon (October 15) while emergency services dealt with the incident. Multiple people were able to leave the incident before
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Archbishop of Canterbury set to visit Bournemouth
The Archbishop of Canterbury will be visiting churches and groups across Bournemouth. On Friday, October 25, the Most Revd Justin Welby will spend most of the day in and around Bournemouth, sharing stories about his own Christian faith, listening
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Man who murdered and dismembered lodger has prison sentence increased
A MAN who murdered and dismembered a lodger before leaving packages of body parts along the Bournemouth seafront has had his minimum prison term increased at the Court of Appeal. Benjamin Atkins, 49, was convicted of the murder of 49-year-old Simon
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Woman left with head injuries after assault in car
A WOMAN has been left with head injuries after being assaulted. The woman had been travelling as a passenger in a car on the B3081, north of Gillingham. She was reportedly assaulted as the vehicle came to a stop in School Lane. It is reported
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New district commander with 30 years of policing experience is appointed
THE New Forest has welcomed a new district commander with nearly three decades of policing experience. Chief inspector Scott Johnson replaces Chief inspector Nick Marsden, who has also moved on to a new role within the force. Scott joins the
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Road reopens after building fire in Bournemouth
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Boris Johnson 'bewilders' Steven Bartlett over 'not my job' remark
Boris Johnson bewildered interviewer Steven Bartlett on Thursday by suggesting it was never his job to come up with a plan for after the EU referendum. The former prime minister was the mayor of London when he decided to head up the campaign to
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Try this Dorset walk taking in a piece of D-Day history
Step back in time with this Dorset walk which takes in a piece of D-Day history... Situated between Blandford and Wimborne, Tarrant Rushton airfield on Abbeycroft Down was constructed in preparation for the planned invasion of Europe. Click
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New Forest verderer election hustings to be held
New Forest commoners will soon meet the candidates standing for election as verderers. A hustings event is planned for November 14 at Bramshaw Village Hall, during the New Forest Commoners' Defence Association's (CDA) mid-term meeting at 7.30pm
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Soldier who trains Ukrainian troops keeps licence despite being drunk at wheel
AN Army Corporal found asleep in his car whilst drunk convinced magistrates he should keep his licence due to his important role in the armed forces. The court heard Sam Rugen has a "huge role" in helping to train Ukrainian troops at Bovington
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Investigation launched after 25 number plates stolen from vehicles overnight
OFFICERS are investigating after more than 20 number plates were stolen from an area of Dorset. The Purbeck Police Neighbourhood Police Team were responding to reports of theft in the Wareham area on October 15. It is now reported that around
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Four teenagers arrested after late-night police chase through residential area
A GROUP of teenagers were arrested after driving ‘erratically’ during a late-night police chase. Four teenagers were forced to stop by officers after driving erratically in a Citroen Picasso around Turlin Moor on October 11. Officers managed
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Woman's body discovered in water off Boscombe beach
THE BODY of a woman was found after a concern for welfare report at Boscombe Beach. A woman was pronounced dead after officers were alerted to reports of someone in the water at around 10pm on October 10. A NPAS helicopter, air ambulance and
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The Met Office issue yellow weather warning for Dorset
THE Met Office has issued a yellow warning ahead of expected heavy rainfall in Dorset and most of the South Coast. Meteorologists have reported that heavy rainfall should be expected across the evening from 6pm tonight (October 15) until midday
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Cherries announce partnership with top-flight Japanese club
CHERRIES have announced a partnership with a top-flight Japanese club, Kyoto Sanga. The two clubs will share best practice in youth development and coaching, while offering training and development opportunities. They will also combine their
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HMRC pension warning as deadline to boost your State Pension approaches
More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months, HMRC has revealed. More than 10,000 payments worth £12.5 million have been made through the new digital service to boost people’s State
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Queueing traffic on A31 following crash
8:28am #A31 Westbound - all lanes now CLEARED at #A338 Salisbury Rd after an earlier incident, delays easing. pic.twitter.com
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Christmas tree removal service for charity launched
DISABILITY charity Diverse Abilities has launched its annual Christmas tree recycling service. The Dorset-based charity will be celebrating 10 years of collecting Christmas trees from residents to be sustainably recycled to raise money for itself
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Record-breaking Swanage Carnival donations made
THE Swanage Carnival has awarded its largest-ever donation of £30,900 to 23 organisations following the success of this year’s carnival. The funds were presented during the annual celebratory evening held at the Mowlem Theatre where representatives
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Poole Maritime Christmas lights to return next month
POOLE Maritime Christmas lights will return next month. The popular and free light attraction will be returning for its third year on November 23. This year’s festive event will see several light installations including a galleon, walk-through
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Wimborne firm given Microsoft Solutions Partner certificate
A WIMBORNE-BASED software solutions provider has achieved the prestigious Microsoft Solutions Partner certificate for Data & AI (Azure). Talk Think Do is developing its team’s expertise to deliver specialist, bespoke AI-driven solutions for its
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Raise awareness with free Charity Templates from Adobe Express
In a world of information overload, charities are finding creative ways of expanding their reach and attracting more supporters. Visuals play a powerful role in captivating audiences and inspiring them to get involved. Now, charities and non-profit
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'Everyone from Shitterton to Happy Bottom has a champion in me'
VIKKI Slade has vowed to work for "the residents of Shitterton and Happy Bottom" in her maiden speech to parliament. The Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole told parliament on October 10 that her journey to the Commons has been
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Green light to repair 'dangerous' Winton library
PLANNING permission has been given to Winton Library for vital refurbishment work. The library in Wimborne Road is suffering from “severe” cracking of the brickwork, the access ramp is a “trip hazard” and the handrail is now “unstable”. Stephen
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Town centre building with TK Maxx and Wetherspoon pub for sale for £5m
A TOWN centre building which has TK Maxx and a Wetherspoon inside is on the market for nearly £5million. St Peters Quarter stretches from Old Christchurch Road, Beale Place and St Peters Road in Bournemouth, although the whole building isn’t for
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Major 'landmark' town centre redevelopment and project unveiled
MAJOR plans for the former Belvedere Hotel site in Bournemouth town centre have been unveiled. Developers have formally submitted plans for 212 new “high quality” flats one the empty land in Bath Road at St Peters Roundabout. The former hotel
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Couple hoping to bring new life and 'revive' Bournemouth town centre
A COUPLE bringing an “exciting” new cafe to Bournemouth is hoping to be part of a positive change to the town centre. Work is progressing to get Revival Wellness Cafe open in Old Christchurch Road in the former women’s clothes shop JR Fashions
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Dorset town third highest in country for nuisance calls
BLANDFORD is the third most exploited area by cold callers, a new study has revealed. Refurbished tech experts Back Market analysed the number of nuisance call reports coming from 752 area codes in the UK. It found Blandford had 508,653 reports
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18-mile diversion route for 500-metre resurfacing work
AN 18-mile diversion route will be put up when a 500-metre stretch of road is resurfaced. St Margarets Hill in Pamphill, Wimborne will be closed to motor vehicles from 9am on Monday, October 28. Workmen will be carrying out resurfacing work
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Co-op to close next month - but not all is lost
A CO-OP convenience shop will close next month and re-open as a new business. Wholesaler Nisa is buying Co-op's store in Cranleigh Road, Southbourne and reopening it after November 23. Nisa branded stores are independently owned and operated
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'It was a war': Skipper Cook on 'arm wrestle' Championship Grand Final
PIRATES skipper Ben Cook said the Championship Grand Final against Oxford was a ‘war’ and an ‘arm wrestle’ as Poole emerged victorious to take the title. The early stages of the second leg at Wimborne Road against Oxford Cheetahs proved to be dramatic
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Restaurant opens to offer town 'wider range of international cuisine options'
FROM funky eateries to coffee shops, Bournemouth is home to a diverse range of unique cafes and restaurants. Our home has grown to be a multicultural town with residents from many nations and backgrounds. Embracing all of this, former Bournemouth
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Property firm slashes emissions by more than 40 per cent
A SOUTH coast property firm has slashed its emissions by more than 40 per cent. Vail Williams made a considerable impact by relocating offices to more energy efficient buildings and mandating where possible that energy supply is from green or renewable
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How Ringwood will be marking Remembrance Day
RINGWOOD residents are being invited to come together to mark Remembrance Day. The town council has lined up a number of commemorative services to take place over the remembrance period. On Saturday, November 2, there will be a service at the
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Thomsen 'absolutely over the moon' with man-of-the-meeting performance in final
TOBIAS Thomsen produced a man-of-the-meeting performance to help Pirates secure the Cab Direct Championship title. Poole faced a huge challenge going into the second leg at Wimborne Road, having fallen to a 12-point defeat away against Oxford Cheetahs
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'It's an unreal feeling': Sam Hagon on Pirates' Grand Final comeback
SAM Hagon said the key for Pirates was to salvage every point they could in the Championship Grand Final as they chipped away at the 12-point first leg deficit. Hagon was part of the Poole seven that overturned the deficit to win the title by ten
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In The Dock: Drug driving and court order breaches
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: LUCY ARNOLD, 38 and of Newquay Road in Poole, admitted being drunk and disorderly in a public place in South Street in Dorchester on June 17. She was fined £120, ordered to pay a victim
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Swanage and Wareham emerge victorious over Bournemouth in close contest
SWANAGE and Wareham Hockey Club’s second team emerged victorious after a close game with Bournemouth. The ladies’ second team began with enthusiasm after last weeks’ win, but this was dampened after the visitors opened the scoring. But Nicole