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Evanilson 'difference maker': Iraola heaps praise on Brazilian

EVANILSON was the difference maker for AFC Bournemouth against Wolves, Andoni Iraola said. The Brazilian became the first player in Premier League history to win three penalties in a single game – all of which were converted by Justin Kluivert.

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'I am pleased we could finish the job': Iraola impressed with Cherries win

ANDONI Iraola was pleased that his team finished the job and took home all three points against Wolves. It was a drama filled game at Molineux that saw the Cherries lead 3-1 after just 18 minutes thanks to two Justin Kluivert penalties and a Milos

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Driving law changes coming into force in December - how motorists will be affected

There are a range of driving law changes coming into force in the UK in December. Those using company cars and commercial vehicles are among the UK motorists set to be impacted the most by the December changes. While electrical vehicle (EV)

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Kluivert nets historic hattrick as Cherries beat Wolves in thrilling game

JUSTIN Kluivert made history as the first player to net a hattrick of penalties in the Premier League as the Cherries beat Wolves at Molineux. A whirlwind opening 20 minutes saw Evanilson win a spot kick with the first attack of the game, which

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Woman victim of sex attack in high street

A WOMAN was sexually assaulted in Boscombe.  Dorset Police received a report at 7.18am on Saturday 30 November 2024 raising concern for the welfare of a woman in Christchurch Road in Boscombe, near to the junction with Ashley Road.  Officers

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Missing man, 82, found 'safe and well', officers confirm

A MAN who went missing in Bournemouth has been found safe and well, police have confirmed. Dorset Police said: "Officers are pleased to confirm that missing Bournemouth man Rodney Hacker has been found safe and well. "The 82-year-old was reported

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'Drunk' man 'punches' police officer before running off

A "DRUNK" man "punched a police officer" before running away. The man was in Southbourne Grove on Friday evening when he started to become rowdy. Officers were called, with one witness saying there were around six police cars responding to

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Cherries beat Wolves thanks to Kluivert's hattrick of penalties

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LIVE: Police cordon off high street flats as CSIs investigate

4:51pm Police have released an update. Read more here  2:54pm

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Jet2 plane lands at Bournemouth Airport for first time

AIRLINER Jet2 landed for what is believed to be the first time at Bournemouth Airport on Friday evening ahead of its official launch in February.  The Boeing 737 plane landed at Hurn at around 5.30pm on November 29 having left Birmingham Airport

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Hundreds march Bournemouth town centre to 'reclaim the streets'

NEARLY 200 women strutted the streets of Bournemouth on Friday evening in a call for better safety.  The annual Foxstrut was described as a “joyous and bold call” for safer, more inclusive streets for women, girls and LGBT people, organisers said

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Search for missing man, 82, last seen at Hollywood Bowl

UPDATE: he has since been found safe and well. OFFICERS searching for a missing man from Bournemouth are appealing for information from the public to help find him. Rodney Hacker, 82, was reported missing having last been seen at an address

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Bournemouth school student wins £1000 Young Writer prize

A BOURNEMOUTH student has won big at the Young Writer award.  Winner Valerija Savicka joined Rachel Cusk, this year's winner of the Goldsmiths Prize, at an awards ceremony in London.   The Young Writer competition, run by Goldsmiths, University

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Powerful art exhibition to open in Bournemouth this weekend

AN ART exhibition with a powerful message will open in Bournemouth this weekend with the aim of raising awareness of domestic abuse. The event has been organised by Soroptimist International Bournemouth and is taking place during the UN’s annual

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MoneyMagpie reveals four ways to get big money for free

You might have a little flutter on the National Lottery now and then, but have you ever seen those other prizes where you can win houses or huge amounts of cash, and think you can’t afford to enter? Well, competition rules mean you absolutely can

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Residents encouraged to sign up for bin collections in BCP

RESIDENTS in the BCP area are being encouraged to sign up for their green bin collections for 2025. Those who register by December 13, 2024, will receive all 23 collections in 2025. As previously reported, the fortnightly service has risen

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Dorset youth practitioners innovative training in therapeutic childcare

CHILDREN in Dorset who have experienced early-life trauma are set to receive enhanced therapeutic care.  Youth practitioners from The Harbour school in Bovington Lane, Bovington completed an innovative Level 4 Certificate in therapeutic childcare

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Festive 'Pho-dog-graphy' event in Wareham next month

MARGARET Green Animal Rescue is to host a festive 'Pho-dog-graphy' at Church Knowle Rehoming & Visitor Centre near Wareham.  The event will be running from 10am to 3pm on Sunday, December 8 and those attending will need to contribute a minimum

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The best independent shops in and around the BCP area according to readers

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are aflush with a huge variety of shops, with some great independent ones in the mix as well. If you're looking to find a gift for a loved one for a birthday, anniversary or Christmas present then you won't be

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When South Western Railway services will run over Christmas

RAIL users will face some disruption over the festive period on South Western Railway Services. As previous years, no trains will run at all on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. A normal weekday service will be in place on Friday, December 20 with

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'Blaming past governments is not helpful'

MIKE Watkins asks (Letters 25 Nov) that if the austerity a decade ago made such huge savings “where has all the money gone?” Sadly nothing is gained from such questioning. Austerity measures were introduced in 2010 under the coalition government

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Mayor hosts special brunch to bring community together

THE mayor of Wimborne Minster hosted a special event to celebrate community spirit and raise funds for charities. Cllr Jeff Hart, mayor of Wimborne Minster, hosted the Mayor's Brunch at The Olive Branch in Wimborne. The event brought together

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Fewer treasure finds reported in Dorset last year

FEWER treasure finds were reported in Dorset last year, new figures show. Meanwhile, a detectorists' charity said the high number of discoveries recorded in England and Wales last year highlights the "critical importance" of ensuring treasure hunting

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Westbourne's Christmas illuminations to be switched on today

WESTBOURNE will get into the festive spirit when it turns on its Christmas lights today, November 30. Former AFC Bournemouth chairman Jeff Mostyn will be the special guest and joins the mayor of Bournemouth, Cllr George Farquhar, for the special

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Electric vehicle charging points fully compliant with new regulations

EVERY public electric vehicle charging point in the BCP Council area is fully compliant with brand new regulations, data shows.  The government introduced the Public Charge Point Regulations in 2023 to “ensure that the experience of consumers using

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Man jailed after messaging three underage girls on social media

A MAN has been jailed after being caught messaging three girls under the age of 16 on social media. Ian Coffin, 48 and of Furzehill in Chard, was subject to a sexual harm prevention order at the time of the offence. It was said between February

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'Christchurch Harbour has become the toilet bowl of Bournemouth'

CHRISTCHURCH “has become the toilet bowl” of Bournemouth, a leading environmental campaigner has said.  New Forest-based river campaigner and founder of River Action, Charles Watson, told the Echo urgent and large investment is needed to help the

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Report reveals 'harmful legacies' of FA takeover of women's football

A REPORT published by Bournemouth University (BU) has revealed the harmful legacies of the Football Association’s (FA) 1993 takeover of women’s football. Up until 1993 women’s football was governed by its own association called the Women's Football

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‘We’re sisters and we get sticky!’: Local beekeepers’ thriving honey farm

A PAIR of sisters and lifelong friends have built a thriving honey farm business after a beekeeping hobby turned into more than 60 hives. Sticky Sisters Honey, in Highlands View in Neacroft, is ran by sisters, Jane Adams and Ann Blake, along with

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In The Dock: Driver caught drug-driving in McDonald's among the cases

THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: MICHAEL LEGG, 40 and of Milne Road in Poole, admitted to criminal damage of a Volkswagen Touran to the value of £1314.70, in Chesil Gardens, Poole, on February 2. Legg was given a community

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American restaurant to open new site after safety concerns in town centre

AN AMERICAN-STYLE restaurant is set to open a new site after increasing crime and abuse of staff closed its Bournemouth branch. Nathan’s Famous will be returning to Dorset on Monday, December 2 with 30 per cent off orders to celebrate the opening

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'They are different options': Iraola on striking options

ANDONI Iraola discussed his attacking options ahead of the Cherries trip to Wolves this weekend. Evanilson currently leads the goalscoring charts for Bournemouth so far with four Premier League goals this season, along with Antoine Semenyo.

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Bournemouth Christmas market food stalls: Full price list

FOOD stalls have filled Bournemouth Square this Christmas season, but how much will a festive feast set you back? We visited the Christmas market to check out the prices on all the food and drinks on offer, including the returning fan favourite

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Teen takes junior banger world title in storm-hit race

A 13-YEAR-old has been crowned 2024 junior banger world champion. Last Saturday, teenage sensation Nathan Joyce beat 34 drivers, aged 12 to 16, to take the title. The title race was held at Ringwood Raceway on Saturday and went ahead in inclement

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Shoppers urged to take part in 'Small Business Saturday'

SHOPPERS are being urged to buy from Wimborne traders for 'Small Business Saturday'. Small Business Saturday is on December 7 and encourages shoppers to celebrate independent businesses.  Co-owner of independent business East Street Deli, Simon

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Car left on pavement causing trouble for residents

A CAR abandoned in a residential area of Poole has been causing trouble for residents.  The Audi A3 has reportedly been left on the pavement in Rossmore Road for almost four months. Wendy Herridge, a resident on the road, reported the abandoned

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Tech donation brings smiles to academy students

THE season of giving has started early for staff and students at an academy in Poole. St Aldhelm’s Academy received a donation from Bournemouth University (BU) of 16 reconditioned Huawei tablets and a charging trolley. The school, which is

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Christmas gift appeal to bring joy to children's hospices

RESIDENTS are being invited to donate Christmas gifts at leisure centres across BCP. The gifts will then be distributed to Dorset families under the care of Julia’s House Children’s Hospices or sold in Julia’s House shops in time for the festive

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'There's a real FA Cup draw feel about it': Cuss relishing trip to Ipswich

THE Cherries boss Steve Cuss is relishing the opportunity to travel to Ipswich in the FA Cup as his part-time squad will face the full-time Tractor Girls. AFC Bournemouth comfortably beat AFC Portchester 4-0 in the second round of the cup and reached

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Brooks set to be involved with Semenyo suspended at Wolves: Iraola

WITH Antoine Semenyo suspended, Luis Sinisterra injured and Dango Ouattara returning to fitness, this weekend's trip to Wolves could provide an opportunity for David Brooks to stake his claim to start for the Cherries.  Brooks opened his account

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Cherries set for O'Neil reunion at Wolves: Team news and head-to-head

THE Cherries are set for a reunion with former manager Gary O’Neil as they travel to Molineux to face Wolverhampton Wanderers. O’Neil left AFC Bournemouth in June 2023 after he kept the Cherries in the Premier League, as the south coast side appointed

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Bournemouth's Croker on start to season and creating successful environment

SINCE returning earlier this year, Bournemouth Rugby’s director of rugby Will Croker has transformed the team’s fortunes on the pitch. Having most recently guided the club to a record breaking 2018/19 season by winning the South West Premier, the

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Wimborne host Dorchester while Poole travel to Gloucester: Non-league preview

WITH AFC Bournemouth making the trip to Wolverhampton this weekend, why not head down to your local side for some non-league football. Wimborne Town are at home on Saturday as they face Dorchester Town at The Wyatt Homes Stadium. The Magpies

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Wimborne host Bournemouth in mouth-watering derby clash

WIMBORNE host Bournemouth in what promises to be a mouth-watering derby clash in Regional Two South Central. It will be fifth hosts third when the sides line up on Saturday on a day where the top six in the league face each other – meaning the

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Child aged eight wins prestigious engineering award

AN EIGHT year old girl has won a prestigious engineering award out of 77,000 other entries. Emily Jackson was presented with the MacRobert Engineering award at a ceremony in Barony Hall in Glasgow. Emily attends St. James' Primary Academy in

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Cherries predicted team as Iraola must adapt with Semenyo suspended

THE Cherries will seek to return to winning ways when they travel to face former boss Gary O’Neil’s Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. With Antoine Semenyo suspended, Andoni Iraola faces some selection headaches for the trip to the midlands.