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Bus service delays up to an hour and crashes reported across BCP

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Road blocked after motorcycle crash in Poole

A ROAD is currently blocked while emergency services deal with a crash in Corfe Mullen. Officers were alerted to reports of a crash on Springdale Road at around 4.30pm this evening (November 25). The road was initially closed while emergency

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Next of kin appeal issued for woman, 66 from Dorset

THE Dorset coroner is appealing to the public to locate two women’s next of kin. Susan Ann Gardner, 66 died at her home in Denmark Road, Poole on November 22. Her death isn’t being treated as suspicious and the coroner's office needs to contact

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Person hospitalised after lorry crashes into electricity pole

A PERSON was hospitalised after a lorry crashed into an electric pole. Traffic from Hurn to the A338 was at a standstill this afternoon after emergency services dealt with a lorry crash. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, the Southwestern

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'Avoid the area' - Motorists diverted after lorry crashes into electricity pole

4:39pm A spokesperson for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) said: “We were called at 13

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Scammers target OAPs by claiming to be from the police

SCAMMERS are targeting elderly Bournemouth people claiming to be the police and asking for help with their investigation.  On Friday afternoon, November 22 a woman aged in her 80s from Bournemouth received a call from someone claiming to be from

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Keir Starmer responds to general election rumours as petition gains popularity

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has ruled out calling another general election, but said he is “not surprised” some people want a second poll. Mainly, those who did not vote for Labour back in the summer. More than 2 million people have now

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Gary Barlow to bring new solo tour to Bournemouth

GARY Barlow has announced a new solo tour which will visit Bournemouth in 2025. The singer will perform an array of songs from his back catalogue of hits with both Take That and as a solo artist across a career spanning four decades. The Songbook

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Struggling high street retailer axes store as profits tumble 40 per cent

ANOTHER high street retailer has announced it will be closing its town centre shop. Signs have been placed on the door and windows of Shoe Zone in Christchurch Road, Boscombe saying it will be closing down soon. The struggling firm, which closed

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Five rounds of closures for A31 as resurfacing work begins - all you need to know

RESURFACING work and road closures along a part of the A31 will begin tonight.  The dual carriageway will be closed westbound between the M27 and Ringwood from 9pm on Monday, November 25.  As well as this, lane two of the eastbound side will

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Comedian adds 89 shows to tour - and will be coming to Bournemouth

COMEDIAN Jason Manford will be coming back to Bournemouth as he adds an extra 89 shows to his live tour. Following huge demand for tickets, Jason has announced an additional 89 shows in 2025 as part of ‘A Manford All Seasons’, bringing the total

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Chain ferry public inquiry sees higher than expected demand for attendance

A HIGH demand for people wishing to attend the public inquiry into the Sandbanks Ferry has meant the venue has been changed.  It has now been confirmed the inquiry into the proposed price increases will now take place at the Poole Harbour Commissioners

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Person assaulted by stranger at convenience store

A PERSON was verbally abused and pushed by an unknown man at a convenience store in New Milton.  The assault reportedly occurred inside Nisa Local in Ashley Road between 9.20am and 9.30am on, October 17. The ‘stranger’ was also reported to

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Driver stuck in car rescued from flood water

Several drivers had to be rescued from floodwater this morning after three vehicles got stuck in Sturminster Marshall. One person was pulled from their car by firefighters on Mill Lane whilst two other people had their vans towed out by a tractor

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Police investigate thefts from vehicles in residential area

POLICE are investigating thefts from vehicles in a residential area of Ringwood. The two thefts reportedly occurred in The Mount between 2am and 4am on Thursday morning, November 21. It is also reported that attempts were made to enter other

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Campaigns against gender-based violence backed by Dorset Police

DORSET Police and the police and crime commissioner (PCC) are showing support for 'White Ribbon Day' and '16 Days of Activism' against gender-based violence. Monday, November 25, marks the International Day Against Violence Against Women, with

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Comedy entertainers to bring Prat Pack tour to Bournemouth

FOUR of the country’s biggest comedy entertainers are coming together for a special tour that will visit Bournemouth next year. The Prat Pack will see Bradley Walsh, Brian Conley, Shane Richie and Joe Pasquale join forces for their own special

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Morrisons apologises to shoppers as microbiological growth risk sparks recall

Morrisons apologised to its customers as it was forced to recall one of its products due to an error that could lead to microbiological growth. The supermarket has recalled its Morrisons Crushed Garlic because an ingredient which prevents microbiological

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Get your pet snapped at 'Pho-dog-graphy' day

Margaret Green Animal Rescue will hosting a festive 'Pho-dog-graphy' event. It takes place at its Church Knowle Rehoming & Visitor Centre near Wareham on Sunday,  December 8. The event will be running from 10am - 3pm and is the perfect opportunity

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400 homes to be built on agricultural land in the New Forest

CONTROVERSIAL plans for a development of more than 400 homes on agricultural land have been approved by councillors. Opponents to the major scheme in Ringwood said Crest Nicholson South’s application was “contrived”. Members of New Forest District

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Review: Onboard the Polar Express

Christmas has arrived early in Swanage - and that can only mean one thing - all aboard the Polar Express. Our reporter Hollie Carr hopped on board the festive steam train to experience the true magic of Christmas. The Polar Express Experience

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Hospice needs support 'more than ever' as Santa Dash plans confirmed

ENTRIES are being sought for a major fundraising event being staged in aid of a Hampshire hospice that needs support "more than ever". Staff at the Oakhaven complex in Lymington have confirmed that this year's Santa Dash will take place in the

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More than 100 patients waiting for autism diagnosis

More than 100 additional patients with suspected autism in Dorset are waiting for a diagnosis this year, new figures show. It comes as waiting lists have expanded across England, with an autism charity warning the "diagnosis wait crisis" is taking

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River bursts its banks as flood warnings in place after Storm Bert chaos

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Man in 70s left with facial injuries after town centre assault

A MAN aged in his 70s was left with injuries to his face after a town centre assault in Bournemouth. Police were called to Christchurch Road in Boscombe at 8.15pm on Saturday, November 23 after reports of an assault between two men. A man in

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BU's Nerve Radio win three awards at Student Radio Awards 2024

A RADIO station run the Student Union of Bournemouth University (SUBU) has received three awards at the 2024 Student Radio Awards (SRA).    The awards, hosted at the O2 Indigo in London, is an annual celebration to recognise the achievements in

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MPs to vote on assisted dying bill as row over criticism of legislation deepens

MPs will vote this week on whether to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people after a row over ministerial criticism of the Bill deepened over the weekend. Labour backbencher Kim Leadbeater’s legislation will come before the Commons on

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Police join mayor and Bishop of Winchester at church service

POLICE officers joined the mayor of Bournemouth and the Bishop of Winchester at a local church service, welcoming the new priest-in-charge. Bournemouth police shared on social media that it was “an honour” to attend the licensing service for The

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National day care service coming to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

A NATIONAL day care service is set to expand to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole early next year.  The Filo Project offers an alternative to dementia day centres and residential care, while also creating employment opportunities for residents

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WW1 Indian soldiers honoured at unveiling ceremony

SOLDIERS from the British Indian Army of WW1 have been honoured at an unveiling ceremony in the former military hospital, now known as the Bournemouth Civic Centre.   People gathered at the town hall on November 20 for the ceremony which marked

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Dorset MPs urged to vote to vote 'yes' for a smoke free UK

SMOKING will cause around 23,200 cancer cases in the south west over the next five years if trends continue, new analysis by Cancer Research UK has revealed.    The charity said the alarming figure underlines the devastating impact of tobacco and

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‘I had no choice’: Mum pulls son out of school after ‘disgusting' council treatment

A MOTHER has pulled her special educational needs son out of school after ‘disgusting treatment from the council’. Camilla Phillips said she felt she had “no choice” but to home school her son after he was constantly put in isolation and ignored

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Seven Wetherspoon pubs commended for their excellent toilets

SEVEN Wetherspoon pubs in the area have won acclaim for the quality and standards of their toilets in the Loo of the Year Awards 2024.  The awards are aimed at highlighting and improving standards of 'away from home' toilet provision across the

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Free self-defence classes for women in Bournemouth

An independent female-run organisation working towards the upliftment and providing support to women around Bournemouth is celebrating its fourth anniversary. The INARA project was started by six Muslim girls and aims to create an inclusive space

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Free parking on offer in Dorset for run up to Christmas

PARKING will be free at several car parks managed by Dorset Council in the run up to Christmas.  The offer is running in the council's car parks in Blandford, Corfe Castle, Ferndown, Gillingham, Shaftesbury, Sherborne, Sturminster Newton, Wareham

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'Ambitious' council plan to repair defective play parks in short time

MAJOR work to repair Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s playparks could be completed in just one year, a senior officer has said.  Martin Whitchurch, strategic lead for greenspace at BCP Council, acknowledged that there is a “level of ambition

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The history of Bournemouth's iconic Echo building

Ninety years ago, on a day much like today, the bustling seaside town of Bournemouth witnessed the dawn of a new era in its journalistic history. A magnificent Art Deco masterpiece, rising proudly on Richmond Hill, opened its doors to become the new

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Hope HTS visits Finland with residents to learn about homelessness scheme

RESIDENTS and staff ventured to Finland to study anti-homelessness policies to bring back to Bournemouth. Six people visited Helsinki and met with members of the Y-Foundation, a charity dedicated to helping pioneer the Housing First strategy.

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Bournemouth marks Transgender Remembrance Day

BOURNEMOUTH saw a poignant gathering of people to commemorate Transgender Day of Remembrance at the Old Fire Station. On November 20, the world recognised Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), which honours the memory of people who have been murdered

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'I was hit by a lorry but now I'm taking stunning underwater photographs'

TWO decades ago Maria Munn was fighting for her life after being hit by a lorry. She suffered various injuries, including 15 fractures, and was in hospital for six months, unable to walk. But far from letting a terrible experience define her

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In The Dock: Man jailed for driving offences among the cases

THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: SHAUN HODGE, 44 and of Holly Road in Weymouth, admitted common assault of an emergency worker and failing to co-operate with a preliminary test at Holly Road in Weymouth on April 29. Hodge

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Documentary showcases 'powerful' impact of cancer charity's work

A DORSET-based charity that supports young people affected by cancer has created a powerful film showcasing the impact of its work. Youth Cancer Trust has entered the short film into the Smiley Charity Film Awards. The documentary features

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Business association celebrates 35th anniversary

A THRIVING business networking association in the south has celebrated its 35th anniversary. Executive Association Solent, founded in November 1989 by honorary secretary and treasurer Stuart Percival, marked the milestone with a special gathering

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Bournemouth teen raises funds for ill children with Youtuber

A teen from Bournemouth raised more than £22,000 for seriously ill children in collaboration with Youtuber Daz Black and his fans.  James Simpson, 19, who was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2022, joined hands with Daz Black and hosted a five-and-a-half-hour

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'We have to be more efficient': Missed chances main reason behind defeat: Iraola

ANDONI Iraola said his side must be more efficient in front of goal after they missed a number of good chances against Brighton, eventually falling to defeat against the Seagulls. Brighton were much the more clinical side, scoring with two good

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Cherries weren't patient enough against ten-man Brighton: Tavernier

MARCUS Tavernier said the Cherries side were frustrated to concede early goals in each half against Brighton – whilst also not being patient enough to make the most of their extra man. Tavernier played all 90 minutes of the game against the Seagulls

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Poole fall to disappointing 2-1 defeat at home to Hanwell Town

POOLE Town fell to a 2-1 home defeat at the hands of Hanwell Town. Manager Steve Tully made two changes to his starting lineup with Dario De Luca replacing the injured Antonio Diaz and Harry Thomas coming in for Jamie Whisken. The match got

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Hamworthy up to fourth with 2-0 victory over Ringwood

HAMWORTHY United moved up to fourth in the Wessex League Division One with a 2-0 victory over Ringwood Town. With postponements, the Hammers knew a victory would move them up the table, but Ringwood were unbeaten since the end of September.

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Swanage pool team complete remarkable league and cup double after 24 year absence

RECENTLY, the Swanage Pool Interleague Team completed a remarkable League and Cup Double on their return to the County Tournament after a 24-year absence. This was a truly incredible achievement by the team - especially, as the Competition is played