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Man known to visit beaches and parks missing in Bournemouth
POLICE are searching for a missing man who is known to visit Bournemouth parks and beaches. Daniel Razi, 35, was reported missing after last being seen at the Queens Park Golf Club in Queens Park West Drive at around 12pm on Saturday, October 19
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Keir Starmer praises King's 'fantastic' work after Australian senator protest
Sir Keir Starmer has praised the King’s “fantastic” work during his Australia tour, particularly given his “health challenges”. The prime minister’s comments came after Charles was berated by Australian senator Lidia Thorpe. At a welcome event
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Tesco Express temporarily closed for improvements
A TESCO Express in Poole is currently closed to customers for two weeks of improvement works. The store on Poole Quay is temporarily closed for a refit to ‘improve the shopping experience for customers’. A Tesco spokesperson said: “Our Poole
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Lane closed after incident on A31 Eastbound
4:58pm #A31 Eastbound - All lanes CLEARED between #PicketPost and #StoneyCross after the earlier incident, delays
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Convertible driver urged to 'do the right thing' after crashing twice and driving off
A CONVERTIBLE car continued to drive after two crashes in east Dorset. The dark coloured car, possibly a VW Beetle or a Mini, was first involved in a crash with a Nissan Juke just before 8pm on Friday, October 18 at Lake Gates Roundabout on the
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Wanted men arrested after trying to flee officers in Bournemouth
TWO WANTED men were tracked down and arrested in a day of action by police officers. Plain clothed officers were on patrol in Bournemouth town centre when they located a wanted man. The man was caught after trying to flee arrest from uniformed
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Balaclava-clad suspects seen attempting to steal motorbike
OFFICERS are investigating after two motorcycles were stolen in Swanage. Dorset Police were alerted to a report of theft at around 10pm on October 18. A stolen motorcycle was found dumped in the area of Steer Road. Another motorcycle was
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Woman hospitalised after one vehicle crash
A WOMAN has been hospitalised after a crash in New Milton. At 9.50am on Monday, October 21, emergency services were called to a crash at Gore Road in New Milton. An air ambulance with a doctor and two specialist paramedics were deployed to
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Rare Roman coin discovered in field expected to fetch up to £8,000 at auction
A MAN from Dorset found an extremely rare Roman coin that is expected to fetch up to £8,000 when it is sold at auction. Mike Clark, 73, from Wimborne, discovered the coin in June in a field in South Brewham in Somerset. Mr Clark said: “It was
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Why a stay at Tylney Hall is a magical experience
FROM the moment you arrive at Tylney Hall, you are transported into a fairytale. The sweeping tree-lined driveway, a picturesque scene straight out of a storybook, leads you to the country mansion house. This magical structure, complete with
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CCTV appeal following theft of multiple bikes near student accommodation
OFFICERS are investigating after multiple bikes were stolen near university accommodation. Dorset Police were alerted to a report of theft outside Lyme Regis House in Holdenhurst Road between 5.05pm and 5.10pm on September 23. A man in his
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'All I expected and more' : Two pilots bid farewell to the Red Arrows
ONE OF Bournemouth Air Festival’s greatest display teams is saying goodbye to two of its members. Flight Lieutenants Patrick Kershaw and Stuart Roberts have announced their departure after three seasons with the Red Arrows. The pair have both
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Air ambulance deployed and significant emergency response following crash
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Police called to Boscombe Pier overnight after 'man made threat to kill'
A MAN allegedly made threats to kill. Officers were called to Sea Road at Boscombe Pier during the early hours of Sunday morning, October 20. One witness said they saw two police vans arrive and officers speak to a woman before taking her
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Defibrillator among items stolen from burglary at dental practice
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after multiple items were stolen from a Dorset dentist. Officers were alerted to a report of a break-in at the Old Market Dental Practice in Rivers Mead, Sturminster Newton. A defibrillator and prescription
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Domino's products among more than 20 recalled due to possible health risks
More than 20 different spice products have been recalled over fears they may pose possible health risks for customers. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a “do not eat” warning for a number of products, including dips, curry powders and
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Police warn of new scam targeting Bournemouth residents
Police have issued a warning about a new scam targeting the public in Bournemouth. Scammers have been approaching people at petrol stations, claiming they are stranded and in need of money. A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: “We’ve had
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How to spot the rare 20p coin selling for 350 times its face value
A rare Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for 350 times its face value on eBay after inspiring a bidding war this week. The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date on the coin due to an error. The mistake means the
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Man, 21, arrested after crash in West Howe
A MAN has been arrested after a crash in a residential area. A Toyota Auris and Nissan Micra crashed in Turbary Park Avenue, West Howe, at about 5pm on Sunday, October 20. Emergency services were called to the incident at the Poole Lane end
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Rider injured in crash that blocked road for hours
A MOTORCYLIST was rushed to hospital after a crash on a busy route through Poole. Emergency services were called to the crash involving a car and motorbike in Bournemouth Road, at the Commercial Road end, through Ashley Cross on Saturday afternoon
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Man in 30s found dead at home
A MAN was found dead by paramedics at a home. The man, in his 30s, was at an address in Hunt Road, Blandford when he was found unresponsive in the early hours of Saturday, October 19. Police officers and crime scene investigators were seen
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Sainsbury’s introduces big self-service change for shoppers in latest trial
Sainsbury’s has announced it’s making a big change to checkouts as part of a new trial at some supermarkets across the UK. The grocer is testing "hybrid checkouts” at a handful of stores, where a scanner has been placed on a normal checkout, providing
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'Extra special' meteor shower peaks across the UK tonight - how to see
One of the “best known and most reliable” meteor showers in the astronomical calendar will peak tonight (Monday, October 21). The Orionid meteor shower, active from October 2 until November 7 is set to be visible across UK skies. Orionids are
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King Charles III attacked by senator for ‘genocide’ against indigenous people
An Australian senator berated King Charles III, saying, “You are not my King,” and demanding a treaty between Australia’s First Nations and its government. Senator Lidia Thorpe waited until the end of a landmark speech Charles gave at Australia
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Bournemouth flour mill in the Doomsday Book on sale
A FORMER flour mill in Bournemouth that has been disused for around 50 years has been put up for sale. Bournemouth-based Ellis and Partners is marketing Throop Mill in Throop Road, with a potential buyer needing to fork out an offer in excess
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Roadworks taking place across the BCP area this week
The following roadworks are being carried out within the BCP Council area by the council and various utility companies this week: Arnewood Road – junction with Paisley Road: Temporary traffic signals on 21 October until 28 October during
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Bar to 'bring the spirit of Mexico to town' with Day of the Dead celebrations
A BOURNEMOUTH bar and restaurant has lined up a week of special events to mark Day of the Dead. Ojo Rojo in Commercial Road will be hosting ‘Week of the Dead’, running from Tuesday, October 29, to Saturday, November 2. Inspired by the traditional
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Cobham beat Westmoreland 4-1 after whirlwind start
COBHAM Sports beat hosts Westland Sports 4-1 after a whirlwind start saw them score twice in the opening five minutes. The visitors started very positively with a Callum Perry cross pushed out for a corner three minutes in. Dan Brown stepped
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Dorset COP announce second community meeting at University
A SECOND community led conference on climate change is set to take place this November. The Dorset COP organisers are hosting another highly-anticipated event at Bournemouth University. The first Dorset COP meeting was held in September 2023
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Britain's first astronaut visits Poole school to inspire young minds
BRITAIN’S first astronaut took one small step (into a Poole school) to share her inspirational story. Helen Sharman, Britain’s first astronaut, has visited St Edward’s School in Poole to inspire students with her career story. The chemist and
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Pupils inspired by sustainable fashion experiments in mobile lab
PUPILS at a school in Corfe Mullen have been inspired by sustainable fashion experiments in a mobile lab. Students at Lockyer’s Middle School, part of Initio Learning Trust, have taken part in three experiments based on sustainable fashion.
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Budget countdown prompts business owners to fast-track deals, law firm reports
BUSINESS owners, directors and investors have ‘inundated’ a south coast legal firm with instructions amid fears over potential changes to capital gains tax in the forthcoming budget. Team members Ellis Jones Solicitors have said their workload
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Decision to refuse 'dominating' extension plans is challenged
AN appeal has been launched over refused extension plans at a home in Christchurch. The proposals for 2 Watermead at 23 Willow Way were rejected by BCP Council in July. Permission had been sought for the construction of a first-floor mono-pitched
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Swanage and Bournemouth Sports extend unbeaten runs with dramatic draw
SWANAGE Town and Herston FC extended their unbeaten run with a dramatic 2-2 draw at home with Bournemouth Sports. The Swans fought back from a two-goal deficit to unbeaten Sports, and it was the hosts who dominated the early exchanges. Four
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Swanage Croquet Club see success as High Handicap side takes title
SWANAGE Croquet Club saw success at the South West UK championships, with their High Handicap team securing the title and the All Handicap First team just missing out. The High Handicap side beat the reigning champions Llandaff of Cardiff in the
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Council plans to turn former inadequate school into sports and games site
A FORMER primary school site could become a sports site for school children under new council proposals. St Catherine’s Primary School closed in the summer of 2021 after a “significant” decline in the number of pupils who attended the school.
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Extra funds could contribute towards BCP nature and green space
EXTRA funds to contribute towards nature and green space across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole may be provided by developers. BCP Council is set to be one of the first local authorities in the country to adopt a new ‘green finance’ model
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'Out of control' rent in BCP area rises 30 per cent in five months
RENT in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole rose 9 per cent in the past year, new figures show. Provisional figures from the Office for National Statistics show the average private rent in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole reached £1,292 per
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Elderly man dies after falling down steps in front of wife
AN ELDERLY man died after falling down steps in front of his wife in Poole town centre, an inquest heard. Charles Foxon Watts, 85, was attending a hospital appointment when he slipped down stairs into an underpass. An inquest at Dorset Coroner
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Purbeck youngsters go wild during new initiative
YOUNGSTERS across Purbeck are being given the opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural world. Over the past year, the National Trust and Planet Purbeck have been bringing together a wide range of outdoor, community and conservation organisations
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André Rieu annual Christmas show coming to Bournemouth and Poole
VIOLINIST and conductor André Rieu’s annual show will be shown in two cinemas in Bournemouth and Poole this Christmas. Starting from December 7, Gold and Silver will be broadcast at the Odeon in BH2, Bournemouth, and Cineworld at Tower Park,
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'Grease is the word!': Care home residents play dress up for fun-filled day
A DORSET care home transformed into an ‘electrifying’ drive thru to relive a 1950s classic musical. Residents at Colten Care’s Fernhill in Longham relived their younger years of a high school experience through Grease. Staff and residents spent
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Repair work on pier to begin soon
REAPIR work to a pier that is in a “state of disrepair” is expected to begin soon. Hamworthy’s Lake Pier was closed in June 2023 when BCP Council deemed the historic structure unsafe for public use. BCP Council previously said the repair
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Swanage and Bournemouth Sports extend unbeaten run with dramatic draw
SWANAGE Town and Herston FC extended their unbeaten run with a dramatic 2-2 draw at home with Bournemouth Sports. The Swans fought back from a two-goal deficit to unbeaten Sports, and it was the hosts who dominated the early exchanges. Four
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Last gasp winner sees Poole return to winning ways
POOLE Town got back to winning ways following a last grasp winner from Jamie Whisken in a 3-2 win over Frome Town. Manager Steve Tully made four changes to his starting eleven with Tyler Forbes returning following international duty with British
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Wimborne secure good point on road at Bracknell Town
WIMBORNE secured a good point on the road as they played out a goalless draw with Bracknell Town. It was the Magpies’ first visit to Bracknell’s ground they share with Sandhurst Town, with manager Tim Sills making two changes from the side that
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Christie 'delighted' to score from routine masterminded by Cherries coaches
RYAN Christie was delighted to get on the end of a set piece routine that was masterminded by the Cherries coaching staff to break open the deadlock against Arsenal. The Scot was a second half substitute against the Gunners, coming on while the