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'Valuable three points' for Cherries: Iraola on impressive win against Arsenal
ANDONI Iraola was pleased to recover the three points his AFC Bournemouth side dropped at Leicester at the first time of asking, while condemning Arsenal to their first defeat of the season. The Cherries hosted the Gunners at the Vitality Stadium
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Second half goals see Cherries blow ten-man Gunners away
AFC BOURNEMOUTH condemned ten-man Arsenal to their first defeat of the season thanks to two second half goals from substitutes Ryan Christie and Justin Kluivert. The early stages were an arm-wrestle with few chances, but the game was changed as
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Christie and Kluivert score as Cherries beat ten-man Arsenal
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Drone pictures shows extent of damage caused by landslide
IMAGES captured on a drone have revealed the extent of damage caused by another landslide at Bournemouth beach. Seven beach huts have been pushed to the edge of the sand and damaged following the latest landslide at Durley Chine on Saturday morning
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Town council to take control of community hub development
SHAFTESBURY Town Council is to take control of the town’s Mampitts community ‘hub’ development. Dorset councillors unanimously decided on the town council bid for funding, rather than the rival Community Land Trust. Both organisations have planning
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LIVE: Road closed as emergency services deal with incident
4:34pm We're still waiting for Dorset Police to update us on the earlier crash...
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LIVE: Severe traffic across Poole as roadworks grinds town to halt
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Man drives up to house and throws paint over driveway
POLICE are attempting to identify a man who reportedly threw paint outside a property in Sway. The man was seen to drive up to an address in Barrows Lane, throw paint over the driveway and then drive away. The incident was reported to have
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WATCH: Man narrowly avoids death in second landslide at Bournemouth beach
A MAN narrowly escaped death after another landslide on the cliffs along Bournemouth beach. The second slide at Durley Chine in 10 days almost claimed the life of a dog walker after the huts along the promenade were pushed across the path.
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Historic hotel frontage will be demolished despite objections
The frontage of a former New Forest hotel which had connections to Sherlock Holmes writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle will be demolished. The façade of Lyndhurst Park Hotel was set to be retained as part of a residential redevelopment of the site.
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Gareth Malone 'looking forward to' Dorset performances
The nation's favourite choirmaster, Gareth Malone, is preparing to embark on a UK tour with a date set for Poole. Daily Echo reporter Hollie Carr caught up with the choirmaster ahead of his Sing-Along-A-Gareth - My Life Through Song tour. Gareth
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Dorset fish and chip shop in running for 'best in UK'
A Dorset based fish and chip shop have been shortlisted for a top award. The Forum Frier in Blandford has been listed as one of the top 40 best chippies in the UK by the National Fish and Chip Awards and is now in the running to become number one
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The Dorset-born actor who was a cast member of Neighbours
A DORSET-BORN resident once called Ramsay Street, Erinsborough home. Ernie Bourne, who was born in Shaftesbury, played Rob Lewis in poplar TV soap Neighbours between 1987 and 1989. He appeared in the Aussie soap 90 times over two years.
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7 of the best Bonfire Night fireworks displays in Dorset for 2024
BONFIRE Night will be taking place in just a few weeks, and if you live in Dorset you'll have a few choices of fireworks displays to attend. Also known as Guy Fawkes Night, it marks the occasion in 1605 when Fawkes was arrested while guarding explosives
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Get ready to rumble! Charity wrestling event to be held next month
GET ready to rumble as a charity wrestling show takes place next month. The event will take place at The Hamworthy Club at Canford Magna on November 2. The family-friendly event will feature some top wrestling stars including Jensen Theory
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'Six week road closure could be catastrophic'
I AM writing regarding the proposed closure of Bashley Road for six weeks. I feel this will be catastrophic unless it is handled correctly as the end result could paralyse New Milton and Bashley village and cripple working people. While I understand
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DVLA issues number plate warning to UK drivers - how to avoid £1,000 fines
The DVLA has issued an alert to all UK drivers, advising them what to do if they have their number plate stolen. If your plates are stolen, you must report them to the police and order replacement number plates, the DVLA says. When arranging
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The best spots to go out for dinner in the BCP area according to our readers
The BCP area has a huge variety of restaurants for people to try out encompassing cuisines from all around the world. As a result, it could be a hard choice to pick out a spot, especially if you're not familiar with the area. Therefore, we
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Two Santa-themed fundraising events in Wimborne this December
WIMBORNE Community Garden is organising two fundraising events this year. The group will host a Forgetful Santa event where guests hunt around the market town looking in shop windows for items that Santa forgot while out shopping. Entry
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150 jobs to be created at 'flagship' new Sandbanks restaurant
MORE than 150 jobs are to be created at a new restaurant in Sandbanks. East Sussex-based Rockwater has confirmed its third venture will open at the former Sandbanks Beach Cafe off Banks Road. It will be the largest restaurant in the company
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Probes into councillor who filmed motorists cost taxpayer £6k
AN INVESTIGATION into complaints against a councillor who was filming motorists cost the taxpayer more than £6,000, a meeting heard. Three reports were carried out looking into the councillor after residents formally complained to BCP Council about
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Rare 1960s Rolex Submariner to be auctioned off this month
A VINTAGE Rolex wristwatch from the 1960s is estimated to sell for thousands of pounds an upcoming auction. Sherborne-based Charterhouse is to host its two-day auction of silver, jewellery and watches on October 28 and 29. Auctioneer Richard
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Man found dead in Bournemouth park
AN INQUEST has opened into the death of a 35-year-old man who was found dead in a Bournemouth park. Michael Alexander Scott was found unresponsive in Queen’s Park by a member of the public on October 12. Assistant coroner for Dorset, Richard
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In The Dock: Drug driving and court order breaches
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: KRYSTIAN BINKOWSKI, 37 and of Burlington Road in Swanage, admitted driving a motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit, namely 3.3 micrograms
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Residents report worst traffic in more than 20 years during works
JOURNEYS around a busy village are taking four times as long because of a badly-timed set of temporary traffic lights, residents say. Drivers in Lyndhurst have been "constantly" stuck in traffic for months in the New Forest village due a "very
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Fully fit squad 'a good and bad thing' for Andoni Iraola as Tyler Adams returns
ANDONI Iraola says having a fully fit squad is a ‘good and a bad thing’ as Tyler Adams returns from injury to give the Cherries a clean bill of health. Adams trained with the first team squad over the international break, getting some minutes in
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All-Basque touchline clash as AFC Bournemouth host Arsenal
IT WILL be an all-Basque touchline clash as Andoni Iraola’s AFC Bournemouth host Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal on Saturday. The Cherries will hope to end the Gunners’ unbeaten start to the Premier League season in the Saturday late kick off at the Vitality
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Escape the everyday at New Park Manor in the New Forest
WHO says you have to travel far to get away from it all? Nestled in the New Forest, on the outskirts of Brockenhurst, is New Park Manor hotel which makes for the perfect place to escape the everyday routine. The hotel reopened its doors earlier
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'They are coming in a good mood': Iraola on returning international Cherries
THE two-week break has seen mixed fortunes for the international Cherries. There was tournament qualification, goals and clean sheets for some, while others saw disappointing results and performances. But once they are back in Bournemouth,
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Newly reopened gastro-pub offers food with 'London essence'
A DORSET pub that strives to bring the ‘essence of London cooking to Dorset’ is the Daily Echo’s Pub of the Week. Trevor and Lyn Beard are the proud leaseholders of Drusilla’s Inn, a gastropub brimming with old world charm and a friendly atmosphere
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Plans for end of season Poole Pirates party announced
POOLE Pirates have announced their plans for their end of season party – hopefully with a treble of trophies to celebrate. The party will be held at the new Wimborne Town Football Club ground on Friday, November 1. There will be an award ceremony
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FIM president visits museum that loaned bikes for historic Grand Prix
THE International Motorcycle Federation’s president visited the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum. FIM president Jorge Viegas and Auto-Cycle Union chairman Tim Lightfoot came to the museum in New Milton to see its collection of 500 bikes and original
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Hamworthy United host Romsey and Poole travel to Frome Town: Non-league preview
A BIG game at the Vitality with Cherries hosting Arsenal on Saturday, but if you’re looking elsewhere, there is plenty of non-league action on offer to satisfy your footballing needs. Hamworthy United host Romsey Town at The County Ground with
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Bournemouth aim for three wins on the bounce away at Newbury
BOURNEMOUTH travel to Newbury as they aim to make it three wins on the bounce in Regional 2 South Central. Hot on the heels of a last gasp one-point win over Winchester, the Lions will be hoping continue their form. Director of rugby Will Croker
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Bournemouth captain joins exclusive group to hit 200 caps for Lions
AFTER 10 years of donning the iconic red, black and yellow shirt for Bournemouth Rugby, skipper Grant Hancox earned his 200th cap this month after their Regional 2 South Central clash against Winchester. The playmaking fly-half now joins an exclusive