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Monkey World go ape for new born orang-utan from Ireland
MONKEY World is going ape for a new infant orang-utan which has joined the rescue centre. Sibu Junior, born on July 31, joined the Wool-based attraction from Dublin Zoo earlier this week. The 12-week-old male orang-utan was not fed by its
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What should the council spend more on - and what should it cut back on?
RESIDENTS are being asked what their priorities are for council spending as the authority prepares next year’s budget. BCP Council has turned to council taxpayers, businesses, community groups and more to imagine that they were in charge of setting
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Charred remains of caravan fire remain three weeks later
THE charred remains of a caravan fire that happened at the beginning of October remain in a layby three weeks on. Firefighters were called to Ulwell Road in Swanage at 2am on October 3 to tackle the allegedly “deliberate” blaze in a layby.
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Swanage comes together in wake of town 'tragedy'
SWANAGE residents came together in the wake of a “tragedy” that has sent shockwaves throughout the town. Before it had emerged three elderly residents had died and seven other hospitalised, residents joined the emergency services and care home
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Council plans to build 20 new speed bumps around Bournemouth
RESIDENTS are being asked for their views on plans to introduce speed bumps at 20 junctions in Bournemouth. BCP Council is set to introduce the bumps at junctions joining Christchurch Road through Boscombe and Pokesdown and junctions joining nearby
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A338 Spur Road to close next month - all you need to know
ROAD closures along the A338 Spur Road next month will bring disruption to motorists. Planned maintenance work along the busy dual carriageway will start on Monday, November 4 and last until Friday, November 8. Workmen will be alongside
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‘Striking’ art to span three floors of reopened museum
A ‘STRIKING’ art installation showcasing Poole’s heritage is set to span three floors of Poole Museum when it reopens next summer. The maritime contemporary artwork will pay tribute to a merchant ship that set sail from Poole to Newfoundland centuries
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Care home where three residents died previously told to improve safety
A CARE home where three residents died and seven had to be hospitalised has not been fully inspected for five years, reports show. Gainsborough Care Home, in Ulwell Road, Swanage, remains the centre of a police investigation after residents were
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Garage shuts its doors due to ‘violent, threatening and non-paying’ customers
A GARAGE has said it is the “final straw” and shut its doors for good after numerous incidents involving ‘violent, threatening and non-paying’ customers. JJ’s Auto Services and Repairs, on Globe Lane in Poole, has closed after eight years saying
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First look at Westbourne pub following six figure renovation
TAKE a look at the newly renovated Westbourne pub following its six-figure makeover. The Libertine in Alumhurst Road has undergone a complete transformation after eight weeks of renovations to create a "space for everyone". (Image: NQ)
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Ancient bronze age tool discovered by archaeologists in Dorset
ARCHAEOLOGISTS have uncovered one of the oldest and most complete wooden tools ever found in Britain during an excavation in Arne. The wooden spade was discovered during archaeological excavations by Wessex Archaeology for The Moors at Arne project
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Skipper Cook bids fond farewell to 'awesome, crazy' time at Pirates
IT WAS an emotional night at Wimborne Road for Pirates skipper Ben Cook as, on the night Poole secured the treble, he announced he would not be returning to the club next season. The Australian has been a staple for Pirates since he first rode
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Ford: 'Special season' for Pirates but bittersweet as Cook announces departure
PIRATES promoter Danny Ford was thrilled with a ‘special season’ as his side secured the treble by winning the KO Cup. But there were mixed emotions for Ford as skipper Ben Cook announced he would be leaving Poole. Speaking to the Daily Echo
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Family of fatal stab victim partner with mentor to launch youth boxing
THE FAMILY of a fatal stabbing victim has partnered with a mentor and coach to launch affordable youth boxing classes. 18-year-old Cameron Hamilton died after he was stabbed in Bournemouth town centre last summer, with his family setting up a charity
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Dorset library to close for essential building works
A DORSET library has announced it is closing for improvement works. Verwood Library will be closed to customers for six days while essential building works take place next month. The library will be closed from November 18 – 23. New technology
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Loud rumble as huge military plane circles Bournemouth
A HUGE RAF plane has been heard flying over Bournemouth this evening. The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III took flight at Bournemouth Airport at about 7pm before heading south west towards Corfe Castle and looping around the Purbeck area. The plane
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Scott faces spell on sidelines after 'successful' procedure on meniscus
ALEX Scott faces a spell on the sidelines after he had surgery to repair an injury he picked up in his knee this week. The midfielder, who started for AFC Bournemouth in their 2-0 win over Arsenal at the weekend, had a procedure to repair an injury
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Road closed after overturned lorry crash
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Missing man, 35, last seen five days ago found
A MAN who has been missing for five days has been found. Daniel Razi was reported missing having last been seen in Queens Park West Drive in Bournemouth at around 12pm on October 19. Following enquiries and searches by officers, the 35-year-old
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JAILED: Shoplifter will spend Christmas behind bars
A SHOPLIFTER who went on a spree of crime will spend Christmas behind bars. Quincy Rufus Digby Hopkins already admitted his guilt to nine thefts at hearings in front of Southampton’s magistrates on September 18 and 30. The 26-year-old stole
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Man hospitalised after car overturns in crash on residential road
A MAN was hospitalised after firefighters were called to assist a crash in Sherborne. A car was found overturned by police officers and firefighters after a two-vehicle crash on Ridgeway. Once on arrival, it was reported that one person was
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Two men smash into gambling machine - but fail to take money
TWO men smashed their way into a gambling machine in Bournemouth town centre and failed to take any money. The men broke into the machine at Fun Central in Westover Road on the morning of August 31. They took a box which contained tickets
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Care home thanks community after tragic incident left three residents dead
A CARE home has thanked the community for ‘kind messages and support’ after a tragic incident left three residents dead. Gainsborough Care Home in Swanage is at the centre of a police investigation after two men, aged 74 and 91, along with an 86
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Man 'beaten up and robbed' by gang in town centre alleyway
A MAN was “beaten up” by a gang of men in an alleyway in Bournemouth town centre during an early hours attack. The victim, a man in his 20s, was reportedly assaulted by three men in an alleyway off Old Christchurch Road at around 5am on Sunday
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Confidential briefing for councillors after care home deaths
DORSET councillors have been given a confidential briefing about the three deaths at the Gainsborough Care Home in Ulwell Road, Swanage on Wedensday (23). It came at the end of Thursday’s meeting of the Dorset Council People and Health Scrutiny
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Woman arrested after care home deaths released under investigation
A WOMAN arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of three care home residents has been released under investigation. The deaths of the three residents- two men aged 74 and 91 and an 86-year-old woman are being treated as unexplained
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PICTURES: Pirates win KO Cup to complete terrific treble
POOLE Pirates capped off a sensational 2024 season last night by winning the KO Cup to secure the treble, adding to the BSN Series and Championship titles already won. In the second leg of the final at Wimborne Road, Pirates already had one big
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'Disco queen' Sophie Ellis-Bextor announces Bournemouth show
‘DISCO queen’ Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced a Bournemouth date as part of her biggest ever UK tour. Sophie, who is best known for hits including Murder on the Dancefloor, Take Me Home and Get Over You, will perform at the BIC on Thursday, June
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Gas leak did not cause tragic care home deaths, says network
A GAS leak did not cause the deaths of three elderly care home residents, says SGN, as police investigate carbon monoxide poisoning. Three residents were found dead at Gainsborough Care Home, Swanage, with another seven people taken to hospital
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Chancellor promises economic 'reset' in next week's Budget
The Chancellor has promised her first Budget will be an economic “reset” for the UK. Rachel Reeves said her statement next Wednesday will invest in the “foundations of future growth”. Ms Reeves was speaking before talks with finance ministers
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Top police officer found guilty of gross misconduct
A FORMER police superintendent has been found guilty of gross misconduct following a public misconduct hearing. The accelerated hearing was held at Dorset Police headquarters in Winfrith earlier today to consider if former Detective Superintendent
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Swanage care home deaths probe continues - updates
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'Fake' vinyl record seller forced to pay more than £229k in further compensation
A counterfeit vinyl record seller from Dorset has been ordered to pay more than £229,000 in further compensation after undisclosed assets were discovered following a new investigation. Dorset Trading Standards previously investigated a business
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'Let's make our NHS fit for the future'
I TOTALLY agree with our fantastic health secretary, Wes Streeting, about building an NHS for the future. Hence, Sir Keir Starmer's brilliant new NHS ten year plan. Labour knew as soon as they came to office that the NHS is broken. Hence
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'Potholes and defects a blight on our roads'
I OBSERVED over several weeks recently that the perfectly sound pavements in De Havilland Way were being resurfaced. I asked the council as to why resources and tax payers money was being used in this way on the pavements when our roads still have
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Sporting legends from A Question of Sport to reunite for new tour
THREE sporting legends will come together for a reunion tour that will visit Bournemouth next year. Sue Barker, Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell, who previously featured on BBC’s A Question of Sport, will be reuniting for Sue, Matt & Phil Live! The
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All the spooky Halloween events you can enjoy in the BCP area this month
Halloween is fast approaching now, but before the big day itself, there will be numerous events related to the festivities taking place in the BCP area. Whether you want to enjoy some arts and crafts, pumpkin picking and more, you'll be spoilt
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6 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are on the lookout for their forever 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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More than a dozen children in BCP area waiting for adoption placement
More than a dozen children were waiting for a home after being awarded an adoption placement order in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole as of March, new figures show. It comes as the number of approved families waiting to adopt has fallen steadily
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Steps star Claire Richards is bringing ultimate disco party to town
STEPS star Claire Richards is bringing the ultimate disco party to Bournemouth next week. Everybody Dance calls at the Pavilion Theatre on Monday, October 28, as part of her nationwide tour. This brand-new sparkling concert tour features the