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Elderly man injured in 'hit and run'
AN elderly man has been injured in a ‘hit and run’ in Poole. Dorset Police received a report at 9.20am on Wednesday, November 6, of a two-vehicle crash involving a white Honda Accord and another vehicle at the County Gates Roundabout. The occupant
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Bournemouth derby was 'really tough': Cherries' James
THE Cherries’ 5-0 victory over neighbours Bournemouth Sports in their National League derby was a ‘really tough’ game, Katie James said. The midfielder played the first half of the game at New Milton Town FC on Thursday night and was substituted
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Man identified by police after woman sexually assaulted on bus
A MAN has been identified in connection with a sexual assault in Bournemouth. As reported, a woman, aged in her 30s, was travelling on the number 6a Morebus towards Bournemouth town centre when a man, who was not known to her, sat next to her.
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The Archers star June Spencer dies aged 105, family says
June Spencer, who played matriarch Peggy Woolley in BBC Radio 4’s The Archers, has died at the age of 105, her family has said. She played the character since the show’s first episode in 1951 and only announced her retirement in 2022, aged 103.
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Residents left without water during 'outage'
RESIDENTS across Poole have been left without water after third-party damage was caused to a water main in Wessex Water's network. Residents in the Parkstone, Ashley Cross, Oakdale, Poole town centre, Lilliput and Canford Cliffs areas have reported
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Cherries trip to Old Trafford moved after Man United progress in cup
AFC BOURNEMOUTH’S trip to Manchester United in December has been moved. The game at Old Trafford was scheduled for Saturday, December 21 at 3pm, but it has now been moved to Sunday, December 22 at 2pm. This is as United have progressed in the
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Woman sexually assaulted by stranger on bus
A WOMAN was sexually assaulted while travelling on a bus in Bournemouth. The woman, aged in her 30s, was travelling on the number 6a Morebus towards Bournemouth town centre when a man, who was not known to her, sat next to her. It is reported
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Council cabinet member resigns with immediate effect
A COUNCILLOR has stepped down from his cabinet post due to “personal reasons”. Wareham councillor Ryan Holloway has stepped down as cabinet member for corporate development and transformation. The Liberal Democrat took on the role after May
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Do you recognise these men? Police officers want to talk to them
SEVERAL items were stolen from a Co-op on a high street. The goods were taken from the shop in High Street, Fordingbridge, between 12.45pm and 12.55pm on October 6. Hampshire Police has not said what was stolen. Ringwood police officers
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The Ivy Bournemouth launches with VIP guest list for 'unforgettable' night
A LAUNCH night for The Ivy has been hailed as a great success, offering VIPs a first look at the exciting new restaurant. Hundreds of guests were invited to the “unforgettable” launch on Thursday evening, November 7, to mark the grand opening
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Bloomfield nets third hattrick in eight as Cherries beat Sports 5-0 in derby
ERIN Bloomfield netted a third hattrick in eight games as AFC Bournemouth beat Bournemouth Sports in the National League. The striker broke the Sports resistance shortly before half time, before scoring her tenth and eleventh goals in her past
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Man dies after emergency incident
A MAN died after a medical incident in Christchurch Emergency services were called to Harrison Close, Burton, on Wednesday morning, November 6, to reports of a man needing medical help. The man, in his 50s, died at the scene in unsuspicious
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The new business helping residents to hear more clearly
A NEW Poole-based business is making it easier for residents across the region to hear more clearly. Coastal Clarity is offering a private home visit service to deliver ear wax removal, ear health and advice. Owner Catriona Bryant is a clinical
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Princess of Wales to attend Remembrance Sunday service and Festival of Remembrance
The Princess of Wales is to attend both the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph and the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall this weekend, Buckingham Palace has announced. It marks the next significant step in Kate Middleton's
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Man, 26, charged with 'heroin offences'
A MAN has been charged with drugs supply offences after a vehicle was stopped by police in Bournemouth. At around 12.15pm on Thursday, October 3 officers from the neighbourhood enforcement team stopped a vehicle in Christchurch suspected of being
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Four teens charged after 'huge fight erupted' near Bournemouth Pier
FOUR teenagers have been charged after an alleged huge fight near Bournemouth Pier during the summer. Dorset Police received a report at around 5.20pm on June 26 of the fight in which it is claimed a woman was punched in the stomach and a man
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Man suspected in the murder of Sandra Court dies in prison
THE prime suspect in the murder of Sandra Court has died in prison at the age of 70, the Prison Service said. John Cannan was jailed for a minimum of 35 years in 1989 for the rape and murder of Bristol newlywed Shirley Banks, along with a further
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Are you paying too much tax? How to check your tax code
Navigating the intricacies of tax codes can be a daunting task for many employees. Your tax code determines how much income tax is deducted from your salary, and even a minor error could leave you paying more than your fair share—or not enough,
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Road temporarily closed while services deal with crash
A ROAD was temporarily closed while emergency services attended to a crash. Police officers were called to a two-vehicle crash in Bere Road, Winterborne Kingston at 4.38pm on Thursday, November 7. Officers attended along with the ambulance
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What side should your poppy be worn? Everything you need to know
Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday are important days in the British calendar, seeing thousands of people come together to remember the country's fallen soldiers. One key part of these commemorations is the wearing of poppies. These quickly
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GMB reports hundreds of pharmacies in England at risk of closing by end of 2024
Hundreds of pharmacies in England are at risk of closing by the end of 2024, according to a report on Good Morning Britain (GMB). Extra costs announced in the recent budget are set to have a "huge" impact on the sector where many are "already struggling
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King Charles shares his fitness routine ahead of his 76th birthday
King Charles has shared details of his fitness routine with Team GB athletes while commending them at Buckingham Palace. During the informal reception on Thursday, the monarch told members of the women's athletics squad that he works out twice
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Live firing and night firing set for Dorset ranges
THERE will be more live firing carried out on the Lulworth Ranges next week. As a result people are urged to take extra care when visiting parts of Purbeck. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) uses Lulworth Ranges between Wareham and Lulworth as
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Man who worked on wigs for Ru Paul's Drag Race to open salon in Dorset
A NEW salon that specialises in curly hair has announced it is opening at the end of November. The Earl of Curl is a salon owned Ryan Corbridge-Atkins and offers organic colouring services tailored for curly hair. With more than 13 years of
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Filmmakers invited to showcase talent at 48-hour contest
FILMMAKERS are invited to show off their talent and creativity in an upcoming contest. Shooting From The Hip takes place from November 15 to 17 and will see participants write, shoot and edit a short film. This film will then be screened at
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Splatter face mask belonging to WW1 corporal donated to museum
A TANK crew ‘splatter’ face mask belonging to a corporal was recently donated to The Tank Museum. Walter H Stickler served in the crew of a Mark IV tank at the Battle of Cambrai during the First World War. On November 20, 1917, the world
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Ground broken for college's 'momentous' new facility
BOURNEMOUTH and Poole College has marked a momentous milestone in the construction of its new cutting-edge learning facilities with a topping out ceremony. The event celebrated completing the structural phase of the project in Landsowne, as the
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New council EV chargers installed across towns
NEW electric vehicle charging points have been installed in several towns as part of a council programme. Points in West Moors, Blandford Forum, Sturminster Newton, Sherborne and Wareham will all go live in the coming weeks. Dorset Council
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'Political fighting is the last thing the country needs'
GEOFFREY Brooking (letters 5 Nov) criticises the Conservatives for electing a leader with “the backing of just 17 per cent of MPs”. Does he feel a party reduced to just 121 MPs (actually 19 per cent of the House of Commons) is too small to have
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Major tabletop games expo to return to the BIC
TICKETS have now been released for the annual Beachhead Tabletop Games Expo in Bournemouth. The Beachhead Tabletop Games Expo comes to the Bournemouth International Centre on February 8 and 9 at the BIC. In its ninth year, the event will see
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20,000 shoeboxes of treats and essentials delivered to disadvantaged children
AROUND 20,000 shoeboxes filled with Christmas presents for disadvantaged children have been sent to multiple countries. The Wessex Rotary Club Shoebox Scheme has been operating for more than 20 years and sees thousands of presents delivered to
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Former Eastenders star Todd Carty on starring in Poole's panto
TV STAR Todd Carty has said it’s “lovely” to be back in Poole as he prepares to appear in pantomime this Christmas. The former Eastenders actor is playing King Tucker in Sleeping Beauty at Lighthouse this year. Todd is one of British television
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Embrace the outdoors at Studland Bay this winter
EMBRACE the outdoors at Studland Bay over the coming weeks. Runners can take part in the Trust 10 on November 24 and December 22. The 10k run starts at Knoll Beach, uphill to Ballard Down, past Old Harry Rocks and finishes at Knoll Beach.
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Banff Mountain Film Festival to visit three Dorset venues
FILM fans across Dorset can go on a thrilling adventure on the big screen. The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is bringing the latest action and adventure films to venues around the UK and Ireland in 2025. The tour will call at the
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'Cycle lanes and traffic woes'
HOW lucky are we to have the services of councillor Andy Hadley guiding us in his capacity as cabinet member responsible for roads and cycle lanes at BCP. This is a man who can create huge transport problems and then come up with solutions.
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Council debate on winter fuel payment hijacked by party politics
A COUNCIL debate on the winter fuel payment was hijacked by accusations of councillors playing party politics. Conservative leader Phil Broadhead tabled a motion calling for BCP Council to bring forward an awareness campaign to alert those eligible
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Viaduct 'under threat' - but council says 'not any time soon'
KNOCKING down an historic railway bridge is not off the table, but it’s unlikely to happen any time soon. This appears to be the stance of BCP Council on the unused Branksome East Viaduct, after a group claimed the authority would knock it down
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Four popular KFC restaurants put up for sale amid closures
SEVERAL KFC restaurants that were recently closed down have been put on the market. KFCs in Christchurch Road in Boscombe, Barrack Road in Christchurch, Westover Road in Bournemouth and Station Road in New Milton were all closed by the administrators
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Boscombe body parts murder: How much Dorset Police spent on investigation
AROUND 3,600 hours worth of overtime was claimed for last year’s police investigation into the Boscombe murder. Dorset Police spent £132,738 covering the overtime of officers and staff while investigation work into the murder of Simon Shotton
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More than 50,000 speeding fines issued to Dorset drivers
SPEEDING fines in Dorset surpassed more than 50,000 in 12 months. A Freedom of Information request submitted by a member of the public, from April 1, 2023, until March 31, 2024, shows there were a reported 54,101 speeding fines. It was also
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Construction work begins on new £90 million hospital project
UNIVERSITY Hospitals Dorset has started the first phase into a £91million state-of-the-art ward and catering block. Construction has begun on Royal Bournemouth Hospital's Coast Building, a new project that will expand patient capacity and elevate
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In The Dock: Man jailed after stalking woman
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: CHARLES RIDER, 26 and of Carysfort Road in Bournemouth, was found guilty of stalking without fear / alarm / distress in Maidstone between June 16 and August 3, 2023. Court records show
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“I want there to be a day where there’s a world without diabetes"
POP 4 Diabetes is a non-profit fundraising organisation that is hosting its 18th ball to raise money for research into diabetes. This year, the fundraising ball is being held on Saturday 23rd of November at the Marsham Court hotel. Iris Board
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Wessex progress to National Shield last 16 with win over Wiltshire
WESSEX Men’s volleyball team progressed in the National Shield with a victory over Wiltshire Mavericks. The side repeated their feat in beating Wiltshire two weeks in a row, but this time in the shield and away from home. They opened up on
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Wessex pair return after first England caps in Denmark
A PAIR of juniors have picked up their first England volleyball caps in Denmark. Wessex’s Felix Summers, aged 15, and Sophia Chedgy, aged 16, returned from the NEVZA U17s tournament after a tough introduction to their international careers.
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Supermarket invites shoppers to nominate colleague champions
ALDI is encouraging shoppers in Dorset to nominate store colleagues who have brightened their day. The supermarket’s call comes ahead of World Kindness Day, falling on Wednesday, November 13. Whether workers have assisted in finding the products
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Star of Taskmaster to bring UK tour to Poole
THE star of Taskmaster has announced her biggest UK tour to date for 2025 – and its coming to Poole. Lou Sanders will bring her brand-new stand-up show ‘No Kissing In The Bingo Hall' to Poole Lighthouse on Saturday, April 12, 2025. An internationally
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Top five ambitions for Swans as unbeaten run extends: Adams
SINCE Craig Adams took over at Swanage Town and Herston FC in September, the Swans have gone unbeaten. With a thrilling comeback 4-3 victory over Hamworthy United Reserves on Tuesday night, the Swans’ run has stretched to 10 games without defeat
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'It hasn't sunk in': 'Panda' Smyth crowned world's strongest disabled man
IT HAS been an emotional week for Matthew ‘Panda’ Smyth as he claimed the title of World’s Strongest Disabled Man. Lifting weights of up to a mind-blowing 800kg, Bournemouth's Smyth took the crown last weekend in Birmingham, winning the Magnús
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Bar unveils plans to create Camden Town inspired space
A BAR in Westbourne has unveiled its expansion plans, with owners hopeful to create a new space for the community. Camden Bar, located in Seamoor Road, is preparing to expand into a unit at the back of the premises. The new space will be called
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'Vital' programme of drug education created for Dorset schools
A NEW programme of drug education has been created for schools in Dorset. Dorset-based charity The Talkabout Trust has designed and piloted the drug education resources, trialling the programme with 200 children in the region. The suite of
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Travel agents 'very proud' after successful fundraiser for children’s charity
A GROUP of travel agents have walked from Highcliffe Castle to Boscombe Pier to raise money for a children’s charity. The team of four from Hays Travel in New Milton walked more than 13 kilometres and raised £238 for charity Scarf. Scarf organise
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Westbourne hair salon celebrates multiple wins at national awards
A WESTBOURNE salon is celebrating after winning big at a national awards ceremony. Charlie Ward owns CWD Hair Design, a hairdressing and beauty salon in Poole Road, Westbourne. For the second time in two years, he and his team have taken home
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More than 100 new homes approved near main road
MORE than a hundred homes have been approved for a site off the A30 Salisbury Road at Shaftesbury. The properties are part of a wider scheme expected to eventually provide land for a new school, care home or hotel and industrial units. Dorset
