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Dorset couple 'lucky to be alive' after almost being swept away in Spain floods
A COUPLE from Poole are 'lucky to be alive' after nearly being swept away by floods that have killed almost 150 people this week. At least 140 people have been killed after flash flooding swept large areas of Spain. Karen Loftus, 62, is the
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Mysterious celebrity street signs appear in Dorset
RESIDENTS may have spotted some street signs have been changed to spell out the names of iconic celebrities. People in Ferndown, Wimborne and West Moors may have seen one of the six street signs set up by a secret sign assembler. Last year,
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Dog allegedly attacked by another dog while on morning walk
OFFICERS are investigating after an alleged dog attack at a recreation ground. Dorset Police were alerted to an incident at Winton Recreation Ground at around 9am this morning (October 31). Now, the report is being sent to the dog warden for
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Two children arrested on suspicion of assault and robbery
Two children have been arrested after a boy was punched and kicked and robbed of his phone. On Monday, October 28, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary received a report that a 15-year-old boy had been punched and kicked by two teenage boys
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Elderly woman arrested after car seen driving the wrong way on motorway
AN ELDERLY woman was arrested after a car was driven the wrong way along the M27 and into the New Forest. Hampshire Police were alerted to reports of a silver Honda Accord driving the wrong way along the eastbound carriageway of the M27 between
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Scissor Sisters announce Bournemouth date as part of huge arena tour
POP outfit Scissor Sisters will bring their long-awaited reunion to Bournemouth. The band will bring its huge arena tour to the BIC on Monday, May 19, 2025. The ten-date tour will be the band’s first live shows in more than 12 years. Support
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Man who 'silently prayed' outside abortion clinic to fight conviction
A MAN who breached a public spaces protection order by praying for his unborn son outside an abortion clinic will appeal against his conviction. Adam Smith-Connor, 51, travelled from Southampton on several occasions to ‘silently pray’ outside the
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How to get fake blood out of your clothes and carpets this Halloween - it's easy
Using face paints, glitter and wigs is a huge part of fancy dress, whether for a themed party or a Halloween event. Particularly in spooky season, you might find yourself using fake blood more often than usual as you try to recreate some famous
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Cherries vs Hammers moved again for TV after League Cup results
AFTER results in the Carabao Cup last night, the Cherries’ game against West Ham has been moved again for television. As reported earlier this month, there was a provisional fixture change for the match against the Hammers at the Vitality Stadium
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Man attacked by unknown men at pub
A MAN was attacked by two unknown men at a pub in Bournemouth. The victim – aged in his 20s – was approached by two unknown men at The Bell pub in Christchurch Road, in the Pokesdown area. One of them reportedly punched him, causing him to
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Firefighters come to the rescue of dog in difficulty
A DOG had a lucky escape after being caught in barbed wire in Wareham. Firefighters came to the rescue of a dog who had got itself caught in barbed wire. The four legged friend was soon caught free and reunited with its owners. A spokesperson
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Firefighters extinguish large bin lorry fire in Swanage
FIREFIGHTERS from Wareham and Swanage tackled a large vehicle fire in Swanage. DWFRS were alerted to reports of a large vehicle fire in Kings Road West at around 8am this morning. Large clouds were spotted from nearby roads in the residential
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Van seized for illegally dumping waste
A van suspected to have been involved in the illegal dumping of waste in Dorset has been seized. The white Vauxhall Vivaro van (including personal items and waste) was seized in Higher Shaftesbury Road, Blandford by Dorset Council's Environmental
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Popular Christmas carols event to return for 18th year
WIMBORNE’S popular Carols in the Cornmarket will return for its 18th year. Taking place at 6pm on Friday, December 20, the free event invites people to sing carols together in the Cornmarket, just off the high street. The event begins with
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£5k reward offered for recovery of stolen specialist equipment
A £5,000 reward is being offered for the recovery of stolen specialist equipment. A number of black plastic cases were stolen from the storage compartment of a vehicle. The vehicle was parked on the driveaway of a property opposite Howard’s
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PICTURES: The Halloween garden of horrors that will spook you
A WOMAN from Bournemouth has created a Halloween garden of horrors for a special cause. Residents are being invited to brave the garden of horror walkthrough in Bear Cross on Halloween, October 31. Set up by Sian Morrison, this event will
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6 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are looking for loving new 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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Popular TV show looking for people to take part from Dorset
A POPULAR TV series is seeking people from Dorset to feature in the show. BBC One show DIY SOS is returning and is looking for deserving families, individuals or community projects that need their help. The makeover show sees Nick Knowles and
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Budget could have 'unintended consequences', Dorset business leaders warn
DORSET’S business leaders seem unenthused by Labour’s autumn budget. Chancellor Rachel Reeves told parliament on Wednesday afternoon, October 30, that Labour’s first budget in 14 years will raise £40bn over the next year. Her plans will see
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Major plans for new Lidl could be rejected despite mass support
PURBECK’S first ever Lidl could be rejected by councillors after planning officials expressed concern over green belt development. Plans for what would be the largest supermarket in the area have been labelled as “inappropriate” and “harmful”
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Council leaders slam 'toxic chaotic and reckless' former administration
THREE Towns Alliance leaders have hit back at Conservative claims that “people are fed up” with the current BCP Council administration. The group, which consists of Lib Dems and independents from the three towns, said the current administration
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In The Dock: 41-year-old man sexually assaulted woman
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: DARRYL JOHN CORNISH, 41 and of no fixed address, admitted sexual assault on a female after he intentionally touched a woman aged 16 or over and that touching was sexual when she did not
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Are you brave enough to drink in these Dorset pubs
You get spirits in every bar – but some have the spine-tingling kind! Halloween is upon us so here are some of the area’s haunted pubs – apparently! We'd love to hear your spooky stories, you can share them below. Read more: The Dorset
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Ghostly tales: These are some of the most haunted places in Dorset (supposedly)
Looking for things that go bump in the night or want to make contact with the other side? Dorset and the surrounding areas have their fair share of dark and ghostly tales, from First World War nurses to maids and men in bowler hats. These
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'I'm so proud': Independent store owner reports 300 per cent increase in sales
AN independent boutique has celebrated six successful months and a 300 per cent increase in sales. Lavender Moon has seen its monthly turnover jump from £4,000 to £15,000 since opening in Poole's Kingland Crescent. The boho country store moved
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New Pandora to open in the town centre today
A NEW Pandora store is opening in Bournemouth town centre. The jewellery company is opening its new store at 3 Commercial Road today, Thursday, October 31. It replaces Pandora’s branch in Old Christchurch Road, which has now closed. The
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Poole complete shutout victory over rivals Lytchett Minster 2XV
POOLE RFC entertained close neighbours & local rivals Lytchett Minster RFC 2’s on Saturday in Dorset & Wilts 3 South. Derby day is always a big one & the fine weather garnered a large crowd on Turlin Moor Recreation Ground for the clash. Poole
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Alt-indie duo to bring UK tour to Bournemouth
AN ALT-indie duo from North London are set to perform in Bournemouth next month. Blue Violet will bring their UK tour Echobelly to Bournemouth’s Old Fire Station on Friday, November 29. The tour follows the release of Blue Violet's new single
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'Challenging' 900 cases backlog for breach of planning rules
DORSET Council is dealing with 900 enforcement cases for breach of planning rules – 400 of them more than two years old, 80 more than five-years-old. Of the 400, a total of 170 cases are more than four-years-old, some of which may become immune
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Young Cherries beat league rivals Millwall after Brown brace
BOURNEMOUTH’S young stars bested league rivals Millwall in a 3-1 victory at the Wyatt Homes Stadium. Lewis Brown opened the scoring moments before half time with a composed penalty, giving Alan Connell’s side the advantage at the break. Their
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Gas works to bring 34 weeks of disruption for motorists
MOTORISTS are being braced for nearly 34 weeks of roadworks along a stretch of road in Ashley Heath. SGN will be replacing the gas main along Woolsbridge Road between November 18 and July 11, 2025. The works involve replacing old metal gas
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Driver caught doing more than 100mph on bypass
A DRIVER has been caught exceeding speeds of 100mph on a busy Dorset bypass. The driver was travelling along the Puddletown Bypass at 109mph, which is 39mph more than the speed limit. Driver clocked doing 109mph on Puddletown Bypass (Image
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Wimborne fall to 2-1 defeat after second half red card
WIMBORNE fell to a 2-1 defeat in Devon to Plymouth Parkway after being reduced to ten men in the second half. Will Fletcher had given the Magpies a deserved lead, but the hosts took all three points after Cam Munn was sent off for a second yellow
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Seaside pub has plans to revamp outside seating area
A SEASIDE pub has plans to revamp its outside seating area. Haven House Inn & Café at Mudeford Quay wants to add a retractable louvered roof to an existed terrace area located south of the building. The proposals, submitted to BCP Council
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Popular pub provides Christmas tree for town's festivities
A POPULAR pub in Christchurch has been named as an official sponsor in the town’s festivities. The Thomas Tripp has been announced as the official sponsor for the 2024 Christmas Tree in Christchurch high street. Made possible with a generous
