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James brace helps fire Cherries to emphatic victory over table-toppers Swindon
AFC BOURNEMOUTH moved to within one point of league leaders Swindon Town with a comfortable victory over the Robins at the Vitality Stadium. Going into the clash at Dean Court, the Cherries trailed their visitors by four points at the top of the
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Man handcuffed after 'drunken' swim near Bournemouth Pier
A ‘DRUNK’ man was handcuffed after going for a swim next to Bournemouth Pier, while reportedly carrying a pack of beer. Dorset Police received a report at 12.25pm on Saturday November 9, raising concern for the welfare of a man in the water near
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'Uniting sacrifice and service': Remembrance Sunday in BCP
SERVICE personnel and veterans from across Dorset gathered at memorials on Remembrance Sunday. Bournemouth fell silent as hundreds gathered at the Cenotaph in the Central Gardens to pay their respects to the men and women who lost their lives in
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PHOTOS: Remembrance Day service and parade in Poole Park
VETERANS, military personnel, residents and public figures have come together in Poole to remember the fallen. The Remembrance Sunday parade set off from the cricket pavilion at 10.30am, before arriving at the War Memorial in Poole Park. There
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Cherries beat Swindon 4-0 in top-of-the-table clash
4:52pm A great result for the Cherries as they close the gap to the league leaders Swindon with an emphatic 4-0 victory
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Posters advertising 'legal weed' in town centre ripped down by police
POSTERS advertising ‘legal weed’ in Bournemouth have been removed by police. The posters were placed on display in the town centre, advertising ‘legal weed direct to your door’ by a company called Fortune Flavours. But Bournemouth Police said
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Village road closures for fibre internet installation
ROADS in a Dorset village will be closed while fibre internet is installed. The following streets in Compton Abbas will be closed while Wessex Internet has safe access to carry out fibre installation works: Chapel Hill in its entirety; High Street
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Proposal to ban peat sales is an 'attack on British horticulture', Tory MP claims
ATTEMPTS to ban the sale of peat-based compost is a “full frontal attack on British horticulture”, a Tory MP has said. Sir Christopher Chope, MP for Christchurch, opposed the move brought by Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Dyke as he described the issue
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Look inside the nine bedroom mansion with its own slide and hot tub
A stunning nine-bedroom home has popped up on the market for rent in the New Forest – and has its own built-in slide. Monmouth House in Lymington has been listed with an asking price of a massive £18,000 per month, costing hopeful tenants £4,500
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Changes to shops among latest planning applications
CHANGES to two shops in Sherborne are being sought in the latest planning applications to Dorset Council. Among the other local requests is an application to recognise the lawfulness of a caravan at a property in Longburton and the continued use
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Avoid the area: Road blocked following three vehicle crash
A ROAD was blocked on Sunday morning after a crash involving three vehicles. The A31 near the Canford Bottom roundabout was blocked in both directions following the collision. Traffic was reportedly heavy in the area, with long delays near
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Hospitality bosses warn Rachel Reeves about national insurance changes
It has been reported that hospitality bosses have told Rachel Reeves her changes to National Insurance are “regressive in their impact on lower earners.” Signatories to the letter organised by UK Hospitality, and seen by The Sunday Times, have
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REVIEW: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra presents 'Symphonic Bee Gees'
FOR a few minutes at the end of Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s latest concert, Lighthouse Poole was transformed into one huge disco with pretty much the entire audience on its feet, dancing down memory lane. Yes you read that right. Well,
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Leisure centre's new EV points provide 700 miles of charge
A LEISURE centre that had new electric vehicle charging points installed over the summer has provided more than 700 electric miles. Sir David English Sports Centre in East Way, Bournemouth, had two chargers installed with the help of JoJu Charging
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Well-loved Dorset motor show will return next year after successful 2024
ORGANISERS behind a popular Dorset motor show have announced a return for next year. Dorset Blind Association’s annual motor show at Lulworth Castle will return on Sunday, May 18 for what is the event’s ninth year. Event organisers promise
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Cheque presentation for sea cadet group
A CHEQUE was presented to a sea cadet group in Boscombe. St Michael’s Lodge chairman Carlo Marsango, charity steward Gary Anstead and past chairman Bob Lawton visited T.S. Phoebe, Unit 49 of the Sea Cadet Corps to present the £500 cheque raised
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Sculpture to honour Robert Louis Stevenson
A SCULPTURE to honour Robert Louis Stevenson has been commissioned. Artist Tim Ward will create a prominent 2.5 metre high sculpture depicting Robert Louis Stevenson’s head in two halves. Tim was the sculptor who designed the Jon Egging memorial
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More men diagnosed with prostate cancer in Dorset
MORE men in Dorset were diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2022, new figures show. New figures from NHS England show there were 973 men registered with prostate cancer in the NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board in 2022 – a 13 per cent increase on the
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New Greggs opens on busy Dorset road
A new Greggs has opened on one of Dorset's busiest routes. Situated right next to the petrol station on the A35 in Winterbourne Abbas, the popular bakery chain - famous for its bakes, sausage rolls and doughnuts - is ready and open for business
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Fundraising challenge to 'rough sleep' on the beach to take place this month
A FUNDRAISING challenge designed to give an idea of what it is like to sleep rough has been organised for later this month. Christmas Sleepout on the Beach’s organisers have said the one night starting at 9pm on Saturday, November 16 doesn’t replicate
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Water company checks in Dorset increase 'significantly'
NEARLY 500 inspections of water company assets have been carried out since April in south west, the Environment Agency has said. New teams of inspectors have hit the ground running and ramped up checks of water company assets “significantly”,
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Dorset businesses calculate huge national insurance hikes
VIKKI Slade has hit out at the government’s “short-sightedness” in its budget - saying Dorset businesses are calculating huge national insurance rises. The MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole accepted that “the average worker” will not see a tax
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Universal Credit payments to increase - see how much you could get
Universal Credit claimants will see their payments automatically increase next year, after the DWP set new benefit rates for 2025. Benefits including Child Benefits, Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) will increase by 1.7
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Money expert reveals their top energy saving hacks
Energy debt is a huge problem as prices remain high. While there are some big things you can do – like installing solar panels – it is also important to find easy and cheap ways to save money. Experts from Money Magpie have shared their top
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'Dramatic' Dorset tidal pool named among the most beautiful to visit in the UK
A "dramatic" Dorset tidal pool which offers "refreshing dips" by the sea has been named among the most beautiful to visit in the UK. Dancing Ledge near Swanage was featured in the article from CN Traveller, which was created by writer Freya Bromley
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Try this Dorset village walk taking in fine stone houses
Try this Dorset village walk taking in fine stone houses. Stourton Caundle is a lovely Blackmore Vale village with some fine stone houses with mullion windows lining High Street. The Trooper Inn, where this walk starts and finishes, has been at
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Bournemouth Pier brings in more than £1m for BCP Council
BCP COUNCIL has taken in more than £1m in ticket sales from Bournemouth Pier, figures obtained by the Echo show. The local authority currently charges adults £1.65 and children £1.35 to enter the pier between Easter and October 31. An Echo
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Cafe told to improve by food hygiene 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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19 road closures in place for Remembrance Sunday
NINETEEN road closures will be in place during Remembrance Sunday. Thousands of residents will pay their respects this Sunday, November 10 to those who fought in wars. Attendees will fall silent when they gather to pay their respects to those
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King Charles to mark birthday by opening two new food distribution hubs
The King will open two hubs designed to save and circulate tonnes of surplus food as he marks his 76th birthday. The opening of the distribution centres will also mark the first anniversary of the Coronation Food Project, an initiative to support
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Former Wren reflects on meeting husband at Remembrance Day service
A FORMER Wren from Bournemouth has reflected on her memories of meeting her husband on Remembrance Day. Rae Porter, who lives at Talbot View care home in Ensbury Avenue, joined the Wrens (Women’s Royal Naval Service) at age 19. She went for
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Relocation of refill shop 'definitely the right move' as business booms
AN award-winning refill shop in Fordingbridge is celebrating a year at its new location. The Green Gram moved to a new premises in the High Street last year, having previously been located in Roman Quay. Jo Anderson, manager at The Green Gram
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A village pub with friendly service and animal visitors
A NEW Forest Country pub with a focus on good quality locally sourced food is Pub of the Week. The Trusty Servant Inn has been called the ‘friendliest country pub in the New Forest’, boasting above-average food and service. Jack Hussy has been
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Bournemouth death notices: Tributes for six people who have died
The Bournemouth Echo published 6 death notices between Friday, November 1 and Thursday, November 7. Every week, the Bournemouth Echo publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As
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The Remembrance Sunday services taking place across BCP
VETERANS, military personnel, residents and public figures will come together to remember the fallen today. A number of events will take place across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole to mark Remembrance Sunday. Poignant ceremonies will
