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Businessman 'stressed' over untimely decision on Bournemouth ice rink
A BUSINESSMAN has said he has been left “stressed” over a tight decision deadline for planning consent of the ice rink in Bournemouth town centre. The popular attraction in the Lower Gardens, which has welcomed thousands over the past decade,
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REVIEW: The restaurant that evolves rather than stagnates
RESTAURANTS often struggle to keep up with the times and then fall victim to stagnation. In such a competitive market such as hospitality, restaurants need to find ways to stand out among the crowd and this can often be found simply by giving
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Harrods-inspired cafe told 'major improvement' needed by officials
A NUMBER of cafés, pubs, restaurants and takeaways across Dorset and the New Forest have been handed new food hygiene ratings recently. Each week, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) inspects businesses across the country, assessing hygiene and safety
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Triangle Taproom Bournemouth is The Daily Echo's Pub of the Week
A BOURNEMOUTH pub with a rebrand and something different to offer every night, is the Daily Echo’s Pub of the Week. The Triangle Taproom (formerly known as Poole Hill Brewery) offers a range of alcoholic beverages and a warm atmosphere. The
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Church to host remembrance for tragic care home deaths
A CHURCH will be hosting a ‘space to reflect and remember’ three elderly residents that died in a tragic care home incident. An 86-year-old woman and two men, aged 74 and 91, were found dead in Gainsborough Care Home, Swanage, on October 23.
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Wessex begin season with back-to-back wins on opening weekend
WESSEX took back-to-back opening victories to begin the South West league Division One. The side headed to Bristol to take on University of Bath and City of Bristol, and after a strong end to last season and the addition of new players, Wessex
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King Charles to go on regular overseas trips next year despite cancer diagnosis
Next year, King Charles will take regular overseas trips as he adapts to living with cancer. During the spring and autumn of 2025, Charles will fly abroad as long as doctors sanction the travel. Spring and autumn are the traditional periods
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'Didn't make sense' to risk Kepa with 'small' injury
ANDONI Iraola is hoping to have Kepa Arrizabalaga back soon after he was ruled out of the Cherries’ game against Aston Villa. The Spanish keeper, on loan from Chelsea, missed the game at Villa Park through an abductor issue, but Iraola said it
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Iraola 'very happy' with last gasp equaliser against 'better team' Aston Villa
ANDONI Iraola was ‘very happy’ to rescue a dramatic late point against Aston Villa, after he felt Villa were the better side across the game. The Cherries scored with effectively the last kick of the game through Brazilian striker Evanilson, who
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Cherries stun hosts Villa with last-play Evanilson equaliser to snatch point
THE Cherries snatched a dramatic late point with what was almost the final kick of the game against Aston Villa. A Ross Barkley goal with 14 minutes to play looked to be giving Villa all three points, but Evanilson guided a fantastic header into
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Garden centre and café closed to the public
A GARDEN centre and café at a training centre for young people with special educational needs has been announced as closed to the public. The Employ My Ability (EMA) charity – which runs the Thorngrove Garden Centre and café in Gillingham, closed
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Chocolate bar found in Tesco and Sainsbury's recalled due to health risk
A chocolate bar which is sold at supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons has been recalled due to a possible health risk. Perkier Foods is recalling its Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate bar because it contains almonds (nuts), which
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Multi-agency response at concern for welfare in Sandbanks
4:39pm We have contacted police for an update and are yet to hear back. We will let you know when we have one.
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Concern for welfare incident at Sandbanks chain ferry terminal
EMERGENCY services are on the scene of a concern for welfare incident in Sandbanks. Police received a report raising concern for the welfare of a man at the chain ferry terminal in Ferry Road at 11.33am on Saturday, October 26. Officers are
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Scabies cases on the rise - the symptoms to watch for, how it spreads and more
Scabies cases are on the rise across the UK, particularly in England. Scabies is an itchy rash caused by mites and while it is not usually a serious condition, it is "very infectious" and easily spread, according to the NHS. Some 3,689 cases
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Cherries snatch dramatic late point against Aston Villa at Villa Park
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Van linked with fly tipping seized by police
A VAN linked with fly-tipping offences has been seized by police. Officers from Dorset Police Rural Crime Team targeted a white van following reports it had been involved in fly tipping offences. The vehicle was located and stopped in the north
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Driver reported for multiple offences after attempting to flee from police
A DRIVER attempted to flee the scene after being stopped by police for dangerous driving. On Friday, October 25, officers PC Jamie and PCSO Harold from Bournemouth south neighbourhood policing team were on patrol when they noticed a vehicle driving
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Pub creates scare room in cellar for Halloween
AS SPOOKY season approaches, residents are transforming their homes into haunted houses and filling the streets with ghoulish displays. From eerie lights and creepy creatures to pumpkin-filled porches, the Halloween spirit is in full swing across
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Arrest made after motorcyclist hospitalised with life-threatening injuries
AN ARREST has been made after a man was hospitalised with serious injuries following a motorcycle crash in Lyndhurst. A 52-year-old man from Bognor Regis, West Sussex, has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving
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Can you still use a red passport for travelling in 2024? Rules to follow
Booking a holiday is exciting but it can get stressful if you don't have the correct travel documents. You’ll probably be aware that passports have changed since the UK left the European Union (EU) but you might be wondering if your old burgundy
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Hospitals across BCP postpone cancer treatments amid staffing shortages
CANCER patients across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have had their treatments postponed due to staffing shortages. University Hospitals Dorset said it has been forced to reschedule some appointments across Poole and Royal Bournemouth Hospital
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Where in Dorset are drivers most likely to be reported for traffic offences
Weymouth is the leading the way when it comes to people being reported by fellow motorists for road traffic offences. Reports of traffic offences including dangerous driving have seen an unprecedented rise, with more residents than ever helping
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Cousin of woman killed by cow calls for greater safety in New Forest
THE cousin of a woman in her 80s who was killed in the New Forest after an incident with a cow has called for increased safety measures. Mary Beesly, the cousin of the woman killed, is calling for increased safety measures in the Forest where animals
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'What to do if you hit an animal in your car'
AS the days draw in and the clocks go back, the darker evenings create more hazards on our roads for animals. Sadly, more animals are hit by cars during the winter months so we’re asking drivers to be cautious when they’re out and about. Stick
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When do the clocks change in 2024 and why?
With winter drawing in, the days are getting shorter and shorter and November is fast approaching. To make up for the shortening days, the clocks will go back across the UK this weekend, giving us an extra hour of much needed sunlight as we approach
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Cabbies request rise in Dorset taxi fares
TAXI fares in Dorset, outside of Weymouth and Portland, are likely to go up – after a request from cabbies. They say that rising costs; of fuel, insurance and repairs and maintenance; means an increase is needed to keep up with inflation. Fares