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Paedophile caught buying child nudes to ‘live like 1990s’ with Nokia phone
A PAEDOPHILE who was caught paying children for nude images will be forced to live ‘like the mid-1990s’ with a Nokia mobile phone. Oscar Langford, 20, pressured and threatened three teenage girls to send him nude and sexual images in exchange for
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Blandford brewer introduces black IPA ahead of Halloween
AHEAD of Halloween, Blandford's Outland craft beer has launched a new Black IPA. At the same time, the range's Outland India Pale Lager has earned a spot on the supermarket shelves and is now available in Tesco. Outland Black IPA is a 5% ABV
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A new 'super welcoming' cafe is opening in Tuckton
A NEW' funky and modern' café is coming to Tuckton. Alex Scott, from Southbourne, drew inspiration from her time in Sydney, where she trained as a barista. She is preparing to launch her own establishment, Immaculate Coffee House. The café
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Law firm praised in influential legal guide for a second time
A law firm has been praised in an influential legal guide for the second time in less than two weeks. Ringwood-based Ellis Jones Solicitors received recognition in the Chambers UK Legal Guide 2025 for its work in family/matrimonial and commercial
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BCP among best areas in the south west for library access
BOURNEMOUTH, Christchurch and Poole residents have better access to a nearby library than almost anywhere else in the south west, new figures show. Analysis from the Office for National Statistics shows 57 per cent of Bournemouth, Christchurch
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Bournemouth win three on the bounce with victory over Newbury Blues
BOURNEMOUTH made it three wins in a row with a three-try victory over Newbury on Saturday. The Lions headed to Berkshire with hopes of a second consecutive away win in Regional 2 South Central and triumphed 21-13 in a ‘strange’ game. They were
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Wessex bounce back from Richmond defeat to beat Hounslow
THE Wessex men’s volleyball team bounced back from an agonising defeat to Richmond to beat Hounslow in a double match weekend. On Saturday, the side took on the unbeaten Richmond Bucks and, despite outscoring them over the entire match, they fell
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Top marks for holiday parks as they scoop five-star ratings
THREE holiday parks are celebrating after being awarded top marks by Visit England. Hoburne Holidays’ parks at Naish and Bashley in Hampshire, along with Hoburne Park in Dorset, have all been awarded a coveted five-star grading. The parks were
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'At the end it doesn't matter': Andoni Iraola on Cherries penalty takers
ANDONI Iraola revealed that ‘it doesn’t matter’ who takes penalties for AFC Bournemouth – as long as they score. The Cherries boss told the Daily Echo that there is no set taker for spot kicks, after Justin Kluivert converted from the spot to double
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New partnership created to develop talented cricketers
Aspiring cricketers in Dorset will be able to benefit from high-quality training facilities for another three years. Cricket Dorset Ltd and Bryanston School have announce a formal partnership to provide a high-quality training centre for Dorset
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Woman arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after residents found dead in care home
A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after three residents were found dead in a care home. Police arrested a woman in her 60s on the evening of October 23 after three people were found dead in Gainsborough Care Home, Swanage.
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Treble triumph: Pirates secure KO Cup to seal sensational season
PIRATES were on tremendous form as they soared to the 2024 treble, adding the KO Cup title to their BSN Series and Championship trophies already secured. Poole's victory over Oxford Cheetahs was confirmed after eight heats at Wimborne Road in fine
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Swanage in shock as three found dead at care home
SWANAGE has been left in shock after three elderly residents were found dead at a care home. A huge emergency response followed the incident on Wednesday morning and seven other people were rushed to hospital. Residents of the town were left
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Care home deaths could have been caused by carbon monoxide, police say
A FATAL care home incident that found three residents dead and seven hospitalised may have been caused by carbon monoxide, said police. Residents were evacuated from Gainsborough Care Home in Ulwell Road, Swanage, after three people were found
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‘Wellbeing of residents is priority’: Care home speaks out after three people dead
A CARE home has said the wellbeing of residents is their “overriding priority” after three people were found dead and four taken to hospital. A huge emergency response attended Gainsborough Care Home in Ulwell Road, Swanage, on the morning of Wednesday
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Three people dead after huge emergency incident at Swanage care home
Three people have died after a huge emergency incident broke out at a care home in Swanage. Residents were evacuated from Gainsborough Care Home in Ulwell Road on the morning of Wednesday, October 23. Ten ambulances, a hazardous area response
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REVIEW: High-energy and brilliantly clever 101 Dalmations musical
101 Dalmations The Musical Mayflower Theatre, Southampton With her distinctive monochrome style, maniacal laughter and murderous intentions Cruella de Vil is arguably one of the boldest, baddest villains ever created. And the character
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Everything we know as three die at Swanage care home with others hospitalised
Three people have died and two people have been taken to hospital in an incident at a Swanage care home. Emergency services responded to a major incident at the Gainsborough Care Home in Ulwell Road shortly after 7am. Multiple ambulances, fire
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Man dies from injuries after incident outside Aldi supermarket
A MAN aged in his 30s has died after he was found with injuries outside a supermarket in Bournemouth. It was reported police blocked the Aldi in Victoria Place, near Holdenhurst Road, at around 8am on Wednesday, October 23 after an incident.
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Bournemouth road shut off after incident near supermarket
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Three dead and seven in hospital after 'tragic incident' at care home in Swanage
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Woman dies after incident involving cow
A woman in her 80s has been killed in the New Forest after an incident involving a cow. Paramedics rushed to Roger Penny Way, Godshill, after being called to the injured woman. The woman had suffered serious life-threatening injuries and was
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Why condensation is forming on your windows and how to stop it
Condensation can damage your windows and furniture, and it can also cause mould which could be detrimental to your health to form. With winter fast approaching, many of us will be noticing condensation on our windows as we try and cut down on the
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Miles of queues after three-car crash leaves man seriously injured
THREE cars crashed on the A31 through the New Forest – bringing traffic to a standstill. Emergency services were called to the dual carriageway westbound during the evening rush hour on Wednesday, October 22. One man in his 20s suffered a
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Man 'pleasures himself' as girl walks down footpath
A MAN “pleasured himself” as a girl was walking down a path. The man was on a footpath through Strouden Park, between Mallard Close and Howard Road, Bournemouth, at around 5pm on Tuesday, October 22. Dorset Police’s spokesman said officers
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Motorcyclist injured in crash at roundabout
A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital after a crash with a car. The rider of a Honda motorbike was involved in a crash with a Vauxhall Astra at Holes Bay Roundabout in Poole on Tuesday evening, October 22. His injuries are described as “not
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Drink driving off-duty cop facing disciplinary from Dorset Police
DRINK driving cop Paul Kessell is facing disciplinary action against him at a misconduct hearing. The 45-year-old pleaded guilty to driving while more than three times over the drink driving limit at a court hearing on September 13. Kessell
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Man on bridge prompts emergency response
A MAN seen on the wrong side of the barrier of a bridge was brought down safely. Road closures of Towngate Bridge, between the George Roundabout and North Street, were put in place by emergency services on Tuesday evening, October 22. Police
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Who left Bake Off last night? Fifth contestant sent home during pastry week
A fifth contestant has been booted off The Great British Bake Off during pastry week. During week five of the Channel 4 show’s 15th series, bakers were asked to make 12 frangipane tarts in the signature bake, while a Paul Hollywood-set technical
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Level 42 to bring 40th anniversary tour to Bournemouth
LEVEL 42 will bring their 40th anniversary tour to Bournemouth next year. The band will call at Bournemouth’s Pavilion Theatre on October 12, 2025, as part of their The World Machine 40th Anniversary Tour which will visit 28 UK venues. World
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Councils 'collected assets with little thought or strategy'
PREVIOUS Dorset councils 'collected assets with very little thought or strategy' As a result today’s successor Dorset Council owns around 70 Weymouth hotels, industrial estates across the county and farms, some of which it has no obvious need for
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Santas sought for festive charity fun run this Christmas
SANTAS are being sought to take part in a festive fun run this December. The Santa Stour River Fun Run takes place in Wimborne on Sunday, December 15. Organised by Wimborne Rotary, the event aims to raise funds for Julia’s House children’s
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Free accessories offered to new or used cars at dealership
MEMBERS of David Lloyd clubs in Poole are being given £500 worth of accessories on a car at a dealership. Hendy Jaguar Land Rover in Christchurch is offering the free dealer-fit accessories alongside the purchase of any new or used Jaguar or Land
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10 places in Dorset named among 'best to live in England' for 2025
DORSET has seen 10 places in the county named among the best places to live in England for 2025, according to Muddy Stilettos. The women's lifestyle website creates a list of the best places to live every year, and it has expanded its number of
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Ringwood gearing up for fireworks bonanza
RINGWOOD is gearing up for its firework extravaganza. The spectacle takes place at Carvers Recreation Ground on Sunday, November 3. It will feature two fireworks displays, a fairground, children’s circus workshops, fire shows and live music
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CBeebies star becomes lead patron of Lighthouse
CBEEBIES star Chris Jarvis has become lead patron of Lighthouse. Chris has a long-standing association with Lighthouse and has written, directed and starred in its home produced pantomime for five of the last six years. Chris said: “Lighthouse
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Rare fungi found growing on Dorset farm
A very rare and delicate fungus has been spotted during a nature walk at a Dorset farm. Artomyces pyxidatus, known as the crown tipped coral or candelabra coral, has been spotted at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone. The unusual fungi was discovered