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Police warn drivers after ‘alarming trend’ of illegal parking
POLICE are warning drivers of illegal parking after finding numerous vehicles on zig zag lines. Officers from Bournemouth neighbourhood policing team found the cars while on patrol in Westbourne on October 11. The team warned on social media
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Police stop young driver seen ‘swerving and throwing cigarette’
POLICE caught a young driver ‘swerving and throwing a cigarette out the window’ while travelling back from a road safety meeting. Road casualty reduction officers from Dorset Police delivered road safety education to a group of 15- to 18-year-olds
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Woman arrested after emergency worker assaulted following crash
A WOMAN has been arrested after reportedly assaulting an emergency worker and committing driving offences. Dorset Police received a reports at 1.34pm of a collision involving a car and a stationary motorbike in the area of Sea View Road in Poole
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Emergency services on scene and woman hospitalised after crash with car
A WOMAN has been taken to hospital after being involved in a car crash. Officers were alerted to a crash at around 3.30pm this afternoon (October 17). Emergency services are currently on the scene. A spokesperson for Dorset Police said
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One lane blocked after van crash on A31 Eastbound
5:27pm #A31 Westbound - One lane BLOCKED at #StoneyCross due to a broken down vehicle, delays back past #M27 J1 #
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Pollution alerts issued for multiple beaches in BCP
Multiple beaches across BCP have been issued pollution alerts following heavy rainfall. Surfers Against Sewage have warned that storm sewage discharges from sewer overflows have contaminated several coastal areas in Dorset. Residents and visitors
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'Do not approach' - Manhunt launched for wanted man who may be in Dorset
OFFICERS are appealing for information in the search for a wanted man with links to Bournemouth. Jonathan Bagan, 43 and of Basingstoke is wanted by officers in connection with multiple domestic abuse offences including stalking and harassment.
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FIRST LOOK: International fashion brand’s first Dorset store ready to open
A FIRST look at Castlepoint’s latest retailer, Mango, has been revealed as the opening date is announced. The much anticipated international fashion brand will be opening its doors to shoppers at 9am on October 18. David Pickett, centre manager
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Olympic heroes to parade on open-top bus through BCP
DORSET’S Olympic heroes will parade through Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole on an open-top bus. Residents are being invited to line the streets on October 28 to celebrate the conurbation’s greatest who took part in the Paris Olympics during
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Wimborne's newest coffee shop has officially opened
A NEW Wimborne café has welcomed its first customers after officially opening this week. BEAR, the popular Midlands-based independent coffee house and kitchen, is “thrilled to announce” its Wimborne location is now officially open. Following
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Man 'offended by comment' punched victim in face
A MAN seemingly offended by a comment made by a person punched the victim in his face. Just before 1am on Sunday, September 29, a man made a comment to the victim – aged in his 30s – in Saxon Square, Christchurch. Police say the man then
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Dorset motorsport event cancelled this weekend
A MOTORCYCLE event planned for this weekend has been postponed. Heavy rainfall overnight across the county has caused flooding on the field where the British Masters Grass Track was due to be held. The event will see the country’s elite solo
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Three women and man assaulted outside pub
THREE women and a man were assaulted outside a Ringwood pub, as police appeal for witnesses. It was reported between 8.15pm and 8.30pm on September 21 several people were assaulted outside The Lamb Inn, in Christchurch Road. The three women
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Bournemouth hotel shortlisted for wedding award
A BOURNEMOUTH hotel has been shortlisted in the regional finals of The Wedding Industry Awards 2025. The Green House Hotel is in the running to be crowned wedding venue (hotel) of the year. Wedding and events manager Courtney Lilley said:
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NHS buildings 'falling apart' putting patients and staff at risk amid £14b backlog
The safety of patients and staff is being put at risk by NHS buildings that are “falling apart”, according to health senior health leaders. The list of essential repairs waiting to be done on NHS buildings across the UK is increasing, while costs
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Most wanted in Dorset: Have you seen these men and women?
THE MOST WANTED people in Dorset have been revealed by Crimestoppers, have you seen these people? (Image: Crimestoppers) Sophie Hobby was due to attend court, however failed to attend therefore the court has now issued a warrant for her arrest
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Remembering when One Direction and Liam Payne played at the BIC in 2012
MUSIC lovers are coming to terms with the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne, who fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Local police said the 31-year-old singer fell from the third floor into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel
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'Suspected chemicals' found in residential area
A SUSPECTED chemical substance was found at a home in Southbourne. Police officers on a routine patrol in Belle Vue Road entered the home shortly after 7.30pm on Wednesday, October 16. When they entered, they found what they believed to be
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Royal Mint will hide a gold Snowman 50p coin in an advent calendar
The Royal Mint has announced The Snowman will be depicted on a 50p coin and a gold version will be hidden inside one of its advent calendars for a lucky customer to find on Christmas Eve. To further celebrate the launch of The Snowman 2024 collectable
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Natural England fights £3m plan to restore 'monument to sacrifice'
CAMPAIGNERS have vowed to "persevere" with their plan to save a derelict wartime building - despite an attempt to block the £3m scheme. The Landmark Trust submitted an application to restore a former RAF control tower it describes as a monument
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Dorset private school named as 'one of the best in the world'
A DORSET school has been listed as one of the top private schools in the world. Port Regis School in Shaftesbury has been named as one of the top 150 private schools in the world by a panel of education consultants led by Carfax Education.
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Oil spill causes kitchen fire in Bournemouth town centre
OIL spilled onto an electrical hob in Bournemouth, causing a fire. Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the blaze in Bath Road, Bournemouth town centre, at 12.10pm on Wednesday, October 16. A crew from Springbourne fire
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Corrie bad boy joins Bournemouth panto cast for photo shoot
THIS year’s Bournemouth Pavilion panto cast climbed down the beanstalk for a photo shoot to get pantomime season underway. It all starts on December 6th with former Coronation Street bad boy Calum Lill leading the way for the traditional favourite
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'Very angry hospital has gone cashless'
I AM disgusted that Bournemouth hospital has become cashless. The NHS only survives because of our taxes so why have they forgotten the people who contribute but cannot pay for anything in Bournemouth hospital. It is not that people want to
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Annual motorcycle ride out raises more than £8,000 for DocBike
AN annual motorcycle ride out raised more than £8,000 for a life-saving charity. DocBike Regional Leads led separate convoys starting from locations in Dorset, Devon, Hampshire and Somerset on September 21. After completing their routes,
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Aldi calls on Dorset kids to enter competition to win £250
ALDI is calling on children in Dorset to design a poster to encourage people to recycle. To mark recycle week from October 14 to 20, the supermarket is inviting children to submit their designs for the chance to win a £250 Aldi voucher for their
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6 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are looking for loving new homes
Several pets in Dorset are looking for their forever homes, including at the Ashley Heath Animal Centre. Located on the border with Hampshire, the centre offers care for its animals in rural surroundings. A few animals from the centre are listed
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The Bournemouth restaurant 'offering something for everyone'
A BOURNEMOUTH restaurant is preparing for Christmas. The Crab at Bournemouth, in Park Central Hotel, Exeter Road, is an AA-rated, two rosette seafood restaurant. Bosses at the restaurant said the business offers something for “family gathering
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'We must take storms seriously'
THE last time a great storm hit our island was in 1990 Burns' Day Storm or Cyclone Daria and there were many casualties prior to that we had The Great Storm 1953 (307 died). Biblical predictions about the increase activities of the elements came
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REVEALED: The noisiest road in BCP - where does yours rank?
THE noisiest road in the whole of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole can now be revealed. Christchurch Road, which runs from Lansdowne Roundabout to Iford Roundabout, had the most reported noise complaints in 2023. A Freedom of Information
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Deliveroo and Wilko team up in Bournemouth for new service
DELIVEROO and Wilko has partnered up to give customers in Bournemouth access to on-demand delivery of Wilko products delivered directly to their doors in as little as 25 minutes. More than 3,000 products have been made available on Deliveroo spanning
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Murder investigation dropped after fatal house fire
A MAN who was arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal house fire has been released without charge. A woman in her 80s was found dead at a house in Kings Avenue, Christchurch, on September 13, 2023 after police were called to a fire at the
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Tip will not close, council says
SOMERLEY tip will not close, Hampshire County Council has finally decided, following a review by its cabinet. New Forest District Council’s household waste and recycling centre (HWRC) off Verwood Road, in the way into Verwood and on the border
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Four months of road closures to widen cycle paths and improve pedestrian crossings
ROAD closures are to bring disruption to traffic for four months as part of major work for widened cycle paths. Prince of Wales Road, Queen’s Road and Leven Avenue will see separate road closures starting from October 21 until February 14.
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Poole civic centre sale still not ruled out despite council defeat
COUNCILLORS defeated BCP Council’s cabinet’s proposals to sell off the entire civic centre in Poole - but a sale isn't ruled out yet. The Grade II listed building in Municipal Road was earmarked for sale after a review found the local authority
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Ashley Heath’s Pierre still unadopted after more than 100 days at RSPCA
A DOG named Pierre from Ashley Heath remains unadopted after more than 100 days at the RSPCA. Pierre is one of 118 animals across RSPCA shelters that has now been waiting 127 days for a forever home. The animal welfare charity is pushing for
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‘Successful’ charity shop announces closure after seven years
A ‘SUCCESSFUL’ charity shop has announced it is set to close after seven years of trade. Cats Protection Wimborne, in High Street, thanked its customers and supporters as it announced the closure on social media. The post said: “After a successful
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International Cherries: Goals and clean sheets for national teams in break
TEN AFC Bournemouth players have been involved with their respective national teams over the break, with goals and clean sheets coming for many of the international Cherries. Dango Ouattara was on the scoresheet for Burkina Faso as the west African
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Emphatic win for Wimborne over Tiverton after dominant second half performance
WIMBORNE Town secured an emphatic victory over Tiverton Town as manager Tim Sills began his third year in charge of the club. Three second half goals in just nine minutes from Will Fletcher, Jez Bedford and Josh Carmichael combined with a clean
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Changes proposed for popular restaurant
CHANGES have been proposed for a restaurant in Bournemouth. A layout switch-up has been planned for the Cooper Dean Harvester in Castle Lane West. To facilitate the proposed changes, the restaurant has submitted a minor variation application
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'It's an absolute insult': Council employees could face major wage cuts
CONCERNS are growing among BCP Council staff regarding a proposed new pay structure that could lead to wage cuts. Employees have received letters outlining the potential changes, asking them to agree to the new pay structure “without details about
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Indian restaurant celebrates after picking up prestigious national award
AN Indian restaurant in Parkstone is celebrating after picking up a prestigious national award. The 29029 - a reference to the height in feet of Mount Everest - was named one of the winners in the 'Best Restaurant Category' at this year's Curry
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Bournemouth snatch dramatic one-point victory with last kick of the game
BOURNEMOUTH snatched a last gasp victory with Grant Hancox kicking a penalty with the last play of the game to give the Lions a one-point win over Winchester. The kicker had missed two kicks at goal to snatch the points over the visitors to Chapel
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Ready meal company to open branch in high street
A FROZEN ready meal company is opening a branch in Christchurch town centre. COOK is due to open at 36 High Street in Christchurch on Friday, November 22. COOK prepares frozen ready meals, available for purchase in store or via its nationwide
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Poole winless in four after defeat to Havant
POOLE Town were unable to capitalise on their chances, as they were beaten 1-0 by Havant & Waterlooville at The BlackGold Stadium on Tuesday evening. Manager Steve Tully made three changes to his side following Saturday’s goalless draw with Sholing
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In The Dock: Court order breaches and assaults on police
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: FRANCIS AUSTIN CLARK, 52 and of Inverly Road in Christchurch, admitted failing without reasonable excuse to comply with the requirements of a community order made by Oxford Magistrates
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Dorset & Wilts RFU looking for players for development day
DORSET and Wiltshire Rugby Football Union are looking for players to be nominated for an upcoming development day. The governing body will host the D&W development day on Sunday, October 27 with a 9.45am start. It is looking for Colts or
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Popular Indian restaurant undergoes complete revamp
A POPULAR Indian restaurant in Ringwood is re-launching following a complete rebrand. Royal Daawat, formerly Indian Tree, is preparing for its grand launch on Friday, October 18. The restaurant, located at 14 Market Place, has now been fully
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'Receiving this accolade would not have been possible without my colleagues'
A PHYSIOTHERAPIST at UHD has been recognised for a prestigious award representing his field. On Allied Health Professionals (AHP) Day, October 14, a new award was announced to honour Professor Suzanne Rastrick's 10 years of service as Chief AHP
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REVIEW: Twelve’s plant-based Sunday roast
BEING ranked among the top 1 per cent of restaurants worldwide, I was eager to try Twelve's plant-based Sunday roast menu. Located in Bournemouth Triangle, this vibrant and stylish spot has become a favourite thanks to its excellent range of vegan