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Covid XEC cases on the rise - what is known about the new variant so far
The new Covid XEC variant has been detected in the UK as it continues to spread across the world. The new Covid variant was first detected in Germany earlier this year and has now been identified in 29 different countries. The new strain is
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Sandbanks care home hosts exclusive coastal art exhibition by Dorset artist
A NEW care home near Sandbanks is hosting an exclusive art exhibition from a renowned artist who takes inspiration from the Dorset coastline. Marjorie House, based in Crichel Mount Road in Lilliput, teamed up with artist Michael Sole to host an
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Pupils from outside Dorset cause 'no disadvantage' to local students
CHILDREN with additional needs being educated in the Dorset Council area cause no disadvantage to local children – according to a senior councillor. Weymouth councillor Cllr Clare Sutton, whose brief includes children’s services and education,
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Woman struck in the face with poo after dog walking assault
A MAN launched a bag of dog poo at a woman's face and kicked her arm after an altercation in Poole. It was reported that at around 2pm on Tuesday, October 15, a woman aged in her 50s was walking her dog in Turners Nursery field near Uppleby Road
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‘Devoted Christian’ breached buffer zone after praying to end abortion outside clinic
A ‘DEVOTED Christian’ has been found guilty of breaching an abortion clinic buffer zone after he travelled 40 minutes to pray for the ‘end of abortion across the world’. Adam Smith-Connor, 51, travelled from Southampton on several occasions to
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Police hunt for scratchcard thief
HUNDREDS of pounds worth of scratchcards have been snatched from stores in Ringwood. The shopliftings reportedly occurred between 12.25pm and 5.25pm on Saturday, October 12. In total, £40 worth of scratchcards were reported stolen from Lunns
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14-year-old arrested as police tackle ASB and criminality in town
A TEENAGER has been arrested following reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and criminality in the New Milton area. The 14-year-old boy was arrested on Sunday morning, October 13, on suspicion of racially / religiously aggravated harassment with
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Police seek man in connection with silver Mercedes theft in Christchurch
THE police would like to identify a man who was involved in vehicle theft in Christchurch. A silver Mercedes Benz C200 was stolen from Ducking Stool Lane between around 6.30pm on Saturday, September 28, and 8am on Sunday, September 29. Officers
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Former Poole Tourism boss forced to pay fraud victims back £70k in inheritance money
A FRAUDSTER who made more than £70k from his crimes has been forced to compensate the victims with his inheritance. Patrick Baker, the former Poole Tourism boss, pressured two people into sending him a total of £72,493 between 2014 and 2015.
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Coroner needs your help after two people die in Bournemouth
DORSET’S coroner has turned to residents for help to identify the next of kin of two people who have died in Bournemouth. Llyndon Young, who was 72 years old, died at his home address in Donoughmore Road on Monday, October 14. And Kirsten
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Rick Stein to bring UK tour to Bournemouth
CHEF, restaurateur, writer and presenter Rick Sten will tickle fans’ taste buds when he brings his tour to Bournemouth. An Evening with Rick Stein calls at the Pavilion Theatre on March 3, 2025. Rick Stein said: “I loved doing the tour earlier
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KO Cup final first leg in Poole postponed due to poor weather
THE first leg of the KO Cup final between Poole Pirates and Oxford Cheetahs at Wimborne Road has been postponed. Pirates took the decision to defer the Cab Direct Championship Knockout Cup first leg this morning, ahead of its scheduled time of
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How much state pensions are set to rise in April as Government 'face £100m bill'
Pensions are set to rise in April next year as the Government is facing an extra £100 million bill following revised figures published on Tuesday, a former pensions minister has said. Under the triple lock guarantee, the state pension increases
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What is the Assisted Dying bill as it is introduced in the House of Commons
The assisted dying debate will return to Parliament this week as a new bill is formally introduced in the House of Commons. A debate on the bill next month will mark the first time the controversial issue has been voted on in the Commons in almost
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UK inflation rate falls below 2 per cent for first time in 2 years
UK inflation fell to 1.7% in the year to September, the lowest rate in more than three years, official figures show. Lower airfares and petrol prices were the main driver behind the fall, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. Inflation
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Deliveroo offering free coffee from the likes of Caffe Nero this week - how to claim
Deliveroo is giving customers the chance to claim a free coffee this week. The Deliveroo offer is available now, and will run until Sunday (October 20) in celebration of National Coffee Week. Customers will be able to claim a free coffee from
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When do the clocks change in 2024 and why?
With winter drawing in, the days are getting shorter and shorter and November is fast approaching. To make up for the shortening days, the clocks will go back across the UK to give us an extra hour of much needed sunlight as we approach the darker
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O2 offering more than £1000 for old mobiles and other devices - how to claim
O2 is offering more than £1000 for old mobile phones, tablets and other devices as part of its recycle service. The O2 service first launched back in 2009 and has seen more than 3.8 million devices sustainably recycled, with over £347 million paid
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Who left Bake Off last night? See the fourth baker eliminated in caramel week
Last night (October 15) saw the fourth baker eliminated from The Great British Bake Off during caramel week. During Tuesday’s episode, no contestants received a handshake from Paul Hollywood, with the judge saying at the end that the showstoppers
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Cheerleading team fundraise for first-ever international competition
A CHEERLEADING team of 10- to 12-year-olds are fundraising for their first international competition in America. Bournemouth Elite’s Icicles team, who were undefeated in their last season, are preparing for the All Star Worlds in Florida after
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‘Together we can tackle hate crime’: Police urge victims to report
DORSET Police are encouraging residents to report incidents of hate crime as part of an awareness week. Hate Crime Awareness Week began on October 12 which marks an annual initiative to encourage participation from those affected by the offence
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Biker with ‘beautiful soul’ died after striking deer on rural road
A BIKER with a “beautiful soul” died after striking a deer and losing control of his motorcycle, an inquest heard. Clive Godber, 64, died at the scene of the crash near Sixpenny Hadley after a driver saw him unsteady on his motorbike. An inquest
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Environmental campaigners call on MPs to take climate change action
GROUPS of environmental campaigners called on Bournemouth and Poole MPs to take actions on tackling climate change. Several groups including East Dorset Friends of the Earth, Zero Carbon Dorset and Dorset Wildlife Trust attended the meeting on
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New initiative launched to protect and enhance Dorset’s wildlife habitats
A NEW initiative has been launched to protect and enhance Dorset’s wildlife habitats. Dorset Wildlife Trust has announced the launch of the new scheme, known as the Nature Reserves Fund. The fund offers individuals, businesses, and communities
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Bournemouth bridal boutique celebrates 40 years
A RENOWNED Bournemouth wedding dress shop is marking its 40th anniversary. Chameleon Bridal Boutique, located on Christchurch Road, has been helping brides feel beautiful for four decades. Eight years ago, the shop was taken over by Anneliese
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Hamworthy come from behind twice to beat Ash United
HAMWORTHY United came from behind twice to beat Ash United in a thriller at the Dorset County Ground. The visitors took the lead after just two minutes, with Kurt Greenway curling the ball into the top corner from 25 yards to beat the Hammers’
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The Ivy surprises Bournemouth with beachfront pop-up ahead of November opening
AFTER revealing its opening date, a highly anticipated town centre restaurant held a surprise pop-up on Bournemouth beachfront. The newest addition to Bournemouth's food scene, The Ivy Collection, has announced it will be welcoming diners through
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Efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour in Somerford
A MULTI-agency approach has been used to tackle drug-related activity, anti-social behaviour (ASB) and violent crime in Somerford. The efforts have resulted in multiple arrests as well as closure orders issued for properties causing nuisance in
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Poole Museum scheduled for summer reopening as new director announced
POOLE Museum has appointed Jaine Fitzpatrick as its new interim director to guide it through the final stages of a £10.3million redevelopment project. The BCP Council-owned museum has been undergoing a major transformation since its closure in
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Bournemouth travel firm completes "arduous" Inca Trail
TRAVEL consultants and corporate team members from Bournemouth-based Not Just Travel have completed the "arduous" Inca Trail in Peru. The team of 21 walked up to nine hours a day to raise more than £10,000 for breast cancer charity Pink Ribbon
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Boxer reaches National Development Championships semi-final
AN AMATEUR boxer has reached the semi-finals of the National Development Championships. Sam Carr represents CNC Christchurch Amateur Boxing Club and is on a five-match winning streak in the 80kg category. Last weekend, the 21-year-old became
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Mural to celebrate Bournemouth and Cherries unveiled in underpass
A NEW mural on an underpass leading to Dean Court has been unveiled. The underpass was in a state of disrepair but last year, but after councillor Sharon Carr-Brown took to social media to highlight the issue, AFC Bournemouth decided to commission
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Cobham Sports run out 4-1 victors over Poole Borough
COBHAM Sports ran out 4-1 winners over Poole Borough after a good encounter at Merley Park. The hosts started well but it was the visitors hit the front against the early run of play, as Max Kenway played in Zach Seal on the counterattack, with
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Extra GP appointments being delivered by NHS Dorset
GENERAL practitioners in the county are now delivering nearly 4.7 million appointments a year, Dorset General Practice Alliance has said. The latest figures reveal a 14.5 per cent increase from two years ago, the alliance added. Dr Forbes
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Town centre shop to close for revamp
A JEWELLERY shop in Bournemouth town centre is closing for a refurbishment. Warren James in Commercial Road will have its last day on Saturday, October 26, before closing its doors for a revamp. Signage posted on the shop windows reads: ‘We
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Swans beat Frome in tough encounter
SWANAGE & Wareham earned their third win of the Counties One Southern South season at Bestweall on Saturday. Swans started with an attack and were rewarded with a penalty kick which full back Lewis Reeves put over in the first minute. Frome
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Planning application submitted to turn existing surgery into a dentist headquarters
A PLANNING application has been submitted to transform a doctor’s surgery into a dentist. Banks' Surgery on Wimborne Road is run by the Banks and Bearwood Medical Centre. It was announced that the centre will close by the end of the year, leaving
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New monitoring tower to answer mystery of saltmarsh in Poole
A MONITORING tower has been installed to measure the amount of carbon locked in a new Poole Harbour saltmarsh. The Environment Agency’s (EA) new structure at Arne Moor is a flux tower and joins a growing network of towers in saltmarshes across
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Pirates aim for 2024 treble in KO Cup final against Oxford
PIRATES will hope to secure the 2024 treble this week as they go in the KO Cup final against Oxford, the week after their sensational comeback in the Cab Direct Championship final. Anticipation is growing in Poole ahead of the SGB Cab Direct Knockout
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Bikes abandoned at hospital are recycled for community project
UNIVERSITY Hospitals Dorset (UHD) has donated abandoned bikes left around the trust to the New Forest Bike Project. Some 19 bikes were collected from the Royal Bournemouth Hospital and will now be repaired, restored, and reallocated by the bike