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Truck fire closes busy Poole road

FIREFIGHTERS were called to tackle a truck fire in Poole. Holes Bay Road in Poole was closed while firefighters worked to extinguish a truck that caught alight. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service's spokeswoman said a crew from Poole

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Labour delivers autumn budget: Dorset reacts

3:35pm Paula Arnold, senior associate in the estate planning and tax team at Bournemouth-based law firm, Steele Raymond

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RECAP: Road closed as firefighters battle truck fire

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What is Carried Interest? Here is everything you need to know

If you've been watching the Autumn Budget, you have heard the term 'Carried Interest' more than a few times. While a great number of terms are well-known to us, many people may not know what 'Carried Interest' is. If you're interested in learning

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms Fuel Duty won't rise next year

Fuel Duty will not rise next year, after Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced she would maintain the freeze on the tax. Fuel Duty is tax that affects anyone looking to purchase fuel for their car as well as people wanting to heat their home.

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Chancellor reveals billions in compensation for blood and Post Office scandal victims

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced billions of pounds of compensation will be set aside for victims of the infected blood and Post Office Horizon scandals. The announcement was made as part of the 2024 Autumn Budget, which is the first of Keir

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Bournemouth nightclub to host charity fundraiser

A CHARITY event will be held at a Bournemouth town centre venue for a special cause. The event will take place at Lost Bournemouth in Commercial Road for the Danny Fudge-Harman MND Foundation. The foundation was established by Danny Fudge-Harman

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Range Rover Sport stolen from outside home

POLICE are appealing for witnesses or anybody with information to come forward after a Range Rover was stolen from Ringwood.  The black Range Rover Sport was taken from outside an address in Narrowleaf Drive at about 9.15pm on Monday, October 28

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Teen secures National Youth Development title via first-round stoppage

A BOURNEMOUTH teenage boxer has secured the National Youth Development title. Leo Skinner, from Mackenzie’s Boxing Academy, progressed to the finals of the competition and took the title via a first-round stoppage in Kettering earlier this month

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Chancellor reveals Inheritance Tax changes in Budget - how will you be affected?

Rachel Reeves has announced a number of changes to the Inheritance Tax system during her first Budget as Chancellor. Announcing Labour's first Budget for 14 years, Ms Reeves, the country's first female Chancellor, confirmed changes to inheritance

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Photos show what Brownsea Island looked like in 1962

Brownsea Island is the largest of the islands in Poole Harbour and its history dates back to the Iron Age, with evidence of early human settlement. In the 16th century, King Henry VIII built a fort on the island to defend against potential invasions

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Music acts to come together for co-headline tour

ELECTRONIC music group The Orb and rock band Ozric Tentacles have announced a co-headline tour which will visit Bournemouth. The acts will perform at the O2 Academy on November 22 as part of a six-date UK tour which will see them come together

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Knife and bottle wielding pair threaten man outside kebab shop

KNIFE-wielding men threatened a man outside a kebab shop. At around 12am on Sunday, September 1, an altercation occurred involving two groups of young men in South Street outside Wareham Pizza and Kebab, causing minor injuries. Approximately

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Great British Bake Off contestant from Dorset is latest to leave show

A DORSET baker competing in the Great British Bake Off has become the sixth contestant to leave. Palliative care assistant Nelly has left the tent after failing to impress the judges during autumn week. Tuesday’s night episode saw the bakers

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Trucker 'would have stopped' if he had known load was collapsing ahead of crash

A TRUCKER carried on driving after a fellow motorist tried to warn him that his load was "collapsing", a court heard.  Slawomir Kotlowski said he would have stopped if he had become aware of the danger, adding: "What sort of human would I have

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Dog owner 'made threats' to passing runner

A DOG jumped up at a runner while the owner “made no attempt to control it” and “made threats”.  A woman was running on Bytheway Field off Leigh Road, Wimborne when she was confronted by a woman with a brown dog blocking her path.  The dog

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Beloved cafe announces it has closed after more than 10 years

A BELOVED cafe is to close after more than 10 years.  Yellow Bicycle Cafe is a “multi award winning” cafe that serves “delicious homemade food, using as many local, seasonal ingredients as possible, great tea, coffee and cakes and the warmest welcome

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Chancellor to promise 'more pounds in people's pockets' in Budget statement

Rachel Reeves will pledge to put “more pounds in people’s pockets” in her Budget today, as well as pledging to fix the NHS and grow the economy. The Chancellor, the first woman to hold the role, has warned of tough decisions in the lead up to today

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Bake Off fans 'gutted' as judges make 'bizarre decision' to send next baker home

Bake Off fans said they are "absolutely gutted" as the sixth baker has left the famous white tent for good. Tuesday night's episode saw the remaining 2024 cast tasked with three seasonal-based challenges including a sweet autumn-inspired pie signature

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Lighthouse Poole announces new shows and screenings on sale

LIGHTHOUSE Poole has announced a number of new shows and screenings on sale this week. Widow Clicquot (15), which tells the story champagne pioneer and the creator of Veuve Clicquot, will be shown as part of Silver Screen on Friday, November 1

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Royal Marines Christmas Spectacular to bring festive joy

A ROYAL Marines Christmas Spectacular will bring festive joy to Bournemouth next month. The Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines will return to the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre on Thursday November 21, at 7.30pm. During this special festive

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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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One in 43 children in BCP now missing at least half their lessons

ONE IN 43 children in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are now missing at least half their lessons, new figures show. It comes as new data from the Department for Education shows severe absence rates have risen everywhere across England since

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Free rail travel for veterans on Remembrance Sunday

MILITARY personnel and veterans attending Remembrance Sunday events will be able to travel for free with South Western Railway. This includes travel to Waterloo for the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph on either Saturday, November

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Candlelit event near Bournemouth Pier to remember lost loved ones

LOST loved ones will be remembered at a special candlelit event at Bournemouth Pier Approach. Bereaved relatives and friends are invited to attend University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity’s Light Up the Prom on Friday, November 8, at 7pm. Everyone

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'Navitus Bay an ill wind'

I SPOKE twice at the Navitus Bay public inquiry in my previous role as president of the Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce. The independent body in charge of the process decided against granting permissions. Prior to the lengthy process

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Footage shows gang members with gun attacking door in Bournemouth

FOOTAGE of weapons being used to hack down a door in West Howe has prompted residents to voice their concerns about gang violence in the area. The attack, captured on camera and posted to social media, shows someone hacking down a door with a zombie

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Man found dead by friend who was concerned for his welfare

AN INQUEST has opened into the death of a man who was found dead by his friend in Wimborne. David John Jordan, 67, was found unresponsive and was pronounced dead in his home by the ambulance service.  Area coroner for Dorset, Brendan Allen,

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Thousands of residents could be missing out on financial support

ALMOST 5000 residents in Dorset could be missing out on financial support of £75 a week from pension credit. Thousands of people who are of state pension age, 66 years old or above, and on low income could be entitled to the support. The money

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‘Fantastic fixers’ joined by MPs at repair café anniversary

A TEAM of “fantastic fixers” were joined by Bournemouth MPs at an anniversary event for their repair café. Bournemouth Repair Café hosted the gathering at St Luke’s Church, Winton, on October 26 to mark its ninth anniversary of saving household

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Man died after falling into quay in wheelchair

AN INQUEST has opened into the death of a man who was pulled from Poole Quay after falling into the water in a wheelchair. Murdo Macleod Mackenzie, 74, was recovered from the water but pronounced dead at the scene. Area coroner for Dorset,

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Couple to pay £40k to clone dog killed in hit and run

A COUPLE from Bournemouth who are set to pay £40,000 to clone their dog that was killed in a hit and run, are calling on motorists “to do their legal duty”. Dominika Sojka, 34, and her partner Ian Clague, 62, lost their 10-month-old puppy Bijoux

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Bournemouth romp to 'cracking' eleven-try victory over North Dorset

BOURNEMOUTH scored 11 tries in a ‘cracking’ 73-7 victory over North Dorset. After conceding the first try at Chapel Gate, the Lions saw off the threat of a powerful pack to romp home over the 80 minutes. The result sees Bournemouth move up

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'Everyone loves him': Kerkez on Evanilson after last gasp equaliser at Villa

MILOS Kerkez said everyone in the Cherries squad ‘loves’ Evanilson and he was thrilled to see him score their late equaliser against Aston Villa to earn Bournemouth a point. The left back played 81 minutes of the 90 at Villa Park, in which the

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Wessex fight hard but secure another three sets to nil victory

THE Wessex Volleyball men's team gained another three sets to nil win in the National League against Wiltshire Mavericks, to strengthen their position towards the top of the table. Although the end result was clearcut, Wiltshire stayed in the fight

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New tapas restaurant opens in town

A NEW eatery has opened its doors in Ringwood. Tap Bar & Restaurant has opened at 5 Star Lane – formerly home to Café Velo. It is described as a small plates and tapas restaurant with a bar, and only serves produce from Farm Ferndene in Bashley

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New tapas restaurant opens in town

A NEW eatery has opened its doors in Ringwood. Tap Bar & Restaurant has opened at 5 Star Lane – formerly home to Café Velo. It is described as a small plates and tapas restaurant with a bar, and only serves produce from Farm Ferndene in Bashley

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New tapas restaurant opens in town

A NEW eatery has opened its doors in Ringwood. Tap Bar & Restaurant has opened at 5 Star Lane – formerly home to Café Velo. It is described as a small plates and tapas restaurant with a bar, and only serves produce from Farm Ferndene in Bashley

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New tapas restaurant opens in town

A NEW eatery has opened its doors in Ringwood. Tap Bar & Restaurant has opened at 5 Star Lane – formerly home to Café Velo. It is described as a small plates and tapas restaurant with a bar, and only serves produce from Farm Ferndene in Bashley

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New tapas restaurant opens in town

A NEW eatery has opened its doors in Ringwood. Tap Bar & Restaurant has opened at 5 Star Lane – formerly home to Café Velo. It is described as a small plates and tapas restaurant with a bar, and only serves produce from Farm Ferndene in Bashley

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New tapas restaurant opens in town

A NEW eatery has opened its doors in Ringwood. Tap Bar & Restaurant has opened at 5 Star Lane – formerly home to Café Velo. It is described as a small plates and tapas restaurant with a bar, and only serves produce from Farm Ferndene in Bashley

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Upgrades to Harry Redknapp's luxury Sandbanks villa approved

HARRY Redknapp has been given the go-ahead to upgrade his 'Italian villa' in Sandbanks. The former football manager, famously crowned king of the jungle, and his wife, Sandra, received approval in September 2023 to demolish their previous property

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Legendary singer announces Bournemouth date next spring

LEGENDARY singer Dionne Warwick will perform in Bournemouth as part of a UK tour. The six-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist and Grammy Hall of Fame inductee will call at Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre on Sunday, May 4. The tour will

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Huge new factory employing 70 people officially opens

A NEW manufacturing facility which is set to produce up to £19 million worth of products annually has opened in Poole. PBH Manufacturing has consolidated four other sites - three in Poole and one in Blandford – into the new 44,151 sq ft facility

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Council prepares roads for winter with 25 new gritters

DORSET Council's highway team is preparing for icy roads as the weather gets colder. The highway team is on standby to ensure our key routes remain safe and passable when temperatures drop this winter. Just under 100 members of the council's

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Company pledges monthly donation to cancer charity

A POOLE-based power conversion company has pledged to donate £500 every month to the Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF). Alfatronix Ltd, based in Newtown Business Park, donated £5k to the DCCF at the beginning of this year. Now managing director

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Craft fair organisers ‘delighted’ after £440 raised for charity

ORGANISERS of a craft fair are ‘delighted’ after this year's event raised £440 for charity. The Wimborne Rotary Craft Fair, held in the Allendale Centre in Wimborne, raised funds for Rotary supported charities. Some 20 stall holders presented

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Employers’ National Insurance hike will impact workers, warns tax expert

THE proposed employers’ National Insurance (NI) contribution increase of up to two per cent will impact Dorset workers, a tax expert has warned. Nicola Campbell, a partner at Azets, an accountancy and advisory firm with offices in Poole and Blandford

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More than 200 cigarette butts collected by SSEN volunteers on Dorset beach

SSEN volunteers have collected more than 400 pieces of plastic along the Dorset in a bid to clean up beaches. The initiative supported the Marine Conservation Society’s Beachwatch programme and was a gesture of good will to give back to the Boscombe

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New tapas restaurant opens in town

A NEW eatery has opened its doors in Ringwood. Tap Bar & Restaurant has opened at 5 Star Lane – formerly home to Café Velo. It is described as a small plates and tapas restaurant with a bar, and only serves produce from Farm Ferndene in Bashley

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New fish pass built in New Forest to help sea trout and eels migrate

A new fish pass has been built in the New Forest to help sea trout and eels migrate. The Environment Agency has constructed the pass where the stream flows under the A31 through a culvert onto a weir. Before the works, migration was more challenging

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In The Dock: Disqualified drivers and restraining order breaches

THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: LEWIS KEVIN BALE, 38 and of Kimmeridge Avenue in Poole, admitted failing without reasonable excuse to comply with the requirements of a community order made by Poole Magistrates’ Court

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Speed week prepares windsurfer for world record attempt

Windsurfing world champion Jenna Gibson has hailed Weymouth Speed Week a success as she prepares for a world record speed attempt. Gibson, from Corfe Mullen, is a four time ICFA world champion in slalom racing, but is preparing a record breaking

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Dorset sees success at ten pin bowling inter-counties as men take title

DORSET saw fantastic success as the county secured the men’s senior inter-counties title while the ladies finished second in the same tournament. The men performed brilliantly throughout the competition, as the side, formed of Steve Thornton, Kevin