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Police hunt for barber shop burglars who stole cash from till

POLICE are hunting for barber shop burglars who broke in and stole cash from the till in Upton. It was reported at around 4am on Saturday, November 16, entry was gained to the Swaffield’s barbers and salon in The Triangle in Upton. It is believed

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Large RAF plane seen (and heard) circling around Dorset

A LOUD RAF plane has been roaring across Dorset this afternoon. The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III took flight at Bournemouth Airport and has been circling around from the Purbecks to the Bournemouth coast. The Globemaster III is an American large

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Two men hospitalised following assault 'at Sunseeker'

TWO men were taken to hospital following an assault in Poole. Officers were alerted to an incident in New Quay Road in Poole at around 1.30pm on December 2. It is understood that the incident occurred at Sunseeker. A spokesperson for Dorset

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Motorcyclist hospitalised following crash that closed A31 for hours

A PERSON was hospitalised after a crash that closed a main road for hours. Officers were alerted to reports of a crash involving a van and motorbike on the A31 near Canford Bottom at around 10am on December 3. The road was temporarily closed

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Fly-tipping fine handed to mum is paused for council review

A SINGLE mother fined £500 for fly-tipping after leaving an Ikea cabinet outside her home for people to take for free is celebrating a last-minute reprieve. Isabelle Pepin lost her appeal over the fine and was preparing to fight her local council

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Rare beetle seen in Dorset for the first time in 200 years

FOR THE first time in more than 200 years a rare beetle has been spotted in Dorset. The great silver water beetle (Hydrophilus piceus), the heaviest beetle species in the UK, was recently discovered in the county by Wren Franklin, a master’s student

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Bournemouth teen eyeing Miss Teen Great Britain 2025 crown

A TEENAGE girl from Bournemouth secured a place in the of semi-final of Miss Teen Great Britain 2025. Kayla Bardsley, 14, from Poole has beaten competition from across Great Britain to be named one of the semi-finalists. The Miss Teen Great

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Main road reopens after motorbike crash on A31

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Woman fighting for her life and one arrested after serious crash

A WOMAN is fighting for her life after a serious crash in north Dorset. Emergency services were alerted to reports of a crash in Shaftesbury Road on the B3081 on the evening of December 2.  The collision occurred at around 8.45pm and involved

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Popular family attraction closed until late December for maintenance

A DORSET-based water park has temporarily closed to undergo essential maintenance. Splashdown is described as ‘the south’s favourite waterpark’ with ‘twisted tubes and challenging chutes’ for an array of family fun. The popular attraction has

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What is the 'quad-demic'? Symptoms to look out for and how to protect yourself

Four illnesses circulating through the UK this winter have been labelled a “quad-demic”, but what is it, and how can we protect ourselves from it? The UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) is currently monitoring four illnesses that are all expected

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Winter Fuel Payment deadline approaches - what you need to do to get £300 boost

Households who may be set to miss out on the £300 Winter Fuel Payment have been warned that a deadline to become eligible for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) cost of living boost is fast approaching. The benefit was previously available

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Developers given green light to build more town centre student halls

DEVELOPERS are now free to convert former Bournemouth town centre shopping space into student flats. Planning officers at BCP Council have given the green light to developer Tenland Bournemouth to convert parts of the first and second floor of 

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Flats plans for bungalow with large garden

PLANS are in place to demolish a bungalow with a large garden and replace it with a block of flats. Developer Qualia Properties has submitted a planning application to demolish a bungalow in Wallace Road, Broadstone, and replace it with a new two-story

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Do you have the most festive house in BCP? send us your pictures!

DO you have the most festive house in the BCP area? If you’ve gone to town with your Christmas illuminations, the Daily Echo wants to hear from you. Whether you’ve decked the halls from top to bottom inside or your house is adorned with hundreds

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'MPs need to support Climate and Nature Bill'

WHEN Mrs Thatcher, a chemist, was made aware of the ozone holes and countries signed the 1987 Montreal Protocol protecting us all from dangerous radiation, she helped ensure that the poorer nations would be helped to transition away from dangerous

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Map shows parts of BCP that could be lost to the sea by 2100

An interactive map has shown which parts of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are in danger of coastal flooding and sea level rises. A map created by Climate Central, an independent organisation of scientists and journalists shows the rising

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PHOTOS: Stunning views from Corfe Castle as platform opens for first time

ANYBODY who lives in Purbeck can back up my claim that it is truly Dorset’s gem.  With its rolling green hills, soft sandy beaches and the fascinating Jurassic coast, Purbeck has plenty to offer.   And among the stunning scenery, standing above

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Uplifting Christmas lights service gives a helping hand to children’s charity

A POOLE-based company is getting into the festive spirit with a new charitable Christmas lights and decorations installation service.  Up Top Roofing & Scaffolding is looking for residents and businesses that need a helping hand putting up those

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REVIEW: Christmas dinner at a Poole pub

HEARTY meals are the bedrock to happiness at the end of a long day. In France, this looks like a croque monsieur, the Italians would settle for a simple but flavoursome pasta dish and the Vietnamese would throw in 101 ingredients to make a delicious

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£276k spent keeping 19 unoccupied buildings across BCP

MORE than a quarter of a million pounds has been spent by BCP Council keeping 19 empty buildings across the conurbation.  Between January 2022 and December 2023, the authority spent £276k on security and maintenance costs on the unoccupied buildings

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Farmer ordered to pay more than £6k after polluting stream

A FARMER has been ordered to pay more than £6,500 after ignoring the opportunity to avoid a criminal conviction. Mark Pearson, 64, was offered an alternative penalty when he admitted to polluting a freshwater stream near his farm in Hanford near

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Bournemouth choir create festive song for suicide prevention TV ad

A CHOIR from Bournemouth has teamed with a Hampshire music producer to create a festive song for a suicide prevention TV advert. Lorna Hackett, known as Lorna James in the music industry, wrote ‘Find Your Light’ for SOS Silence of Suicide, a free

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Third WHSmith store set to close in less than 12 months

ANOTHER WH Smith store will shut in Bournemouth in what will be the third to close in less than 12 months.  The Winton branch, in Wimborne Road, is the latest to confirm its closure with a sign stating it will be shutting its doors on February

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In The Dock: Burglar in Bournemouth hotel among the cases

THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: CASSION LLOYD MUNRO PATON, 40 and of Ashwood Drive in Poole, admitted to failing to give information relating to the identification of a driver of a vehicle who was alleged to have been

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Christmas bin collection dates in BCP for 2024

BIN collections are set to be pushed back a day or two over the Christmas period, BCP Council has confirmed. Residents are being advised to take note of their dates and put bins out by 5am to avoid missed collections. There will be no collections

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Horse riding therapy for children with disabilities receives funding

A HORSE riding association for children with disabilities has received funding from the Dorset Quarrymen. Every year, the Dorset Quarrymen go for a ride on their motorbikes, all dressed in Santa suits, and finish by donating money to a local charity

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Cherries penalties 'pretty conclusive': Former boss O'Neil

WOLVES boss Gary O’Neil had no arguments over the three penalties awarded to his former side AFC Bournemouth. Justin Kluivert netted each of the three spot kicks that were won by striker Evanilson as the Cherries beat Wolves 4-2. The first

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WATCH: Sensational free kick sends Cherries to semi-final

CHLOE Gilroy scored a sensational free kick to send AFC Bournemouth in the FA Women’s National League Plate semi-final. Gilroy’s strike was the difference between the Cherries and last year’s runners-up in the Plate, Cambridge United as Bournemouth

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Cobham put six past Bridport Reserves to stay second

COBHAM Sports put six past Bridport Reserves at St Mary’s Field on Saturday, to maintain second place in the Dorset Premier Football League. Bridport Reserves, who sit bottom of the table, hosted second-place Cobham Sports at St Mary’s field on

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Wessex see success in U15 Cup four-a-side event

WESSEX Volleyball had success on Saturday in the National U15 Cup Tier Two four-a-side tournament. The event, which was played in Wootton Bassett, saw Wessex Volleyball field two boys' teams, competing alongside one another. The Wessex A team