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Bournemouth's Chris Billam-Smith successfully defended his WBO cruiserweight title

Chris Billam-Smith

'I'm here to spoil the party again': Billam-Smith ready to upset 'Zurdo' Ramirez

Police were called to the Co-op

Police were called to the Co-op

Dozens of young people 'riot' near shop - and councillor denies role in incident

Woman in breach of human trafficking order found after female seen dragged into flat

BCP Council town hall

BCP Council town hall

Local government

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Bankrupt council threatens BCP Council with legal action

Smashed window at Hunts Menswear

Smashed window at Hunts Menswear

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Shop owner says she 'feels unsafe' after a brick was thrown through window

The inaugural Dorset High-Performance Sports Awards were held at Bournemouth University

The inaugural Dorset High-Performance Sports Awards were held at Bournemouth University

Olympians, Paralympians and world record holders recognised at inaugural awards

The Pirates team ahead of the Championship KO Cup Final in 2024 as Pirates secured the treble.

The Pirates team ahead of the Championship KO Cup Final in 2024 as Pirates secured the treble.

Premiership KO Cup invite 'came out the blue': Pirates promoter Ford

DOWN THE DRAIN: The company specialises in unblocking drains

DOWN THE DRAIN: The company specialises in unblocking drains

"Incompetent" ex-manager who "clearly doesn't understand the law" scolded

Chris Billam-Smith beat Lawrence Okolie to become world champion

Chris Billam-Smith beat Lawrence Okolie to become world champion

Chris Billam-Smith

Look back at Chris Billam-Smith's WBO fights ahead of Ramirez unification bout

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to reports of a large vehicle fire in Poole at around 4am on November 14.

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to reports of a large vehicle fire in Poole at around 4am on November 14.

Bin lorry fire extinguished in early hours incident

Woman injured after hit and run crash on busy road

Woman injured after hit and run crash on busy road

Woman injured after hit and run crash on busy road

Dorset was ranked among the top 10 best counties according to the Telegraph

Dorset was ranked among the top 10 best counties according to the Telegraph

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Dorset ranks among top 10 counties in UK

Man ordered to pay £3k after causing '£11k of damage'

Man ordered to pay £3k after causing '£11k of damage'

Man ordered to pay £3k after causing '£11k of damage'

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Flamingo tease customers with first-look of new bar

Katie James celebrating her first goal

Katie James celebrating her first goal

AFC Bournemouth

Cuss heaps praise on 'outstanding, intelligent' Katie James

Colin’s Nest Café

Colin’s Nest Café

Café to relaunch with 'renewed focus'

Treble-winning Pirates to compete in Premiership KO Cup in 2025

Treble-winning Pirates to compete in Premiership KO Cup in 2025

Treble-winning Pirates to compete in Premiership KO Cup in 2025

LGBTQ Swim Bournemouth team

LGBTQ Swim Bournemouth team

Clubs and societies

First LGBTQ+ swim group in Bournemouth celebrates one year anniversary.

Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland

Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland

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It's Christmas! Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland is back today

In The Dock: Assaults and fraud among the cases

In The Dock: Assaults and fraud among the cases

In The Dock: Man 'operating as a professional criminal’ among the cases

One of the first patient participants for the trial, Dennis, with senior research nurse, Debbie Branney

One of the first patient participants for the trial, Dennis, with senior research nurse, Debbie Branney

Residents invited to take part in UK's first norovirus vaccine trial

Teenage darts star Luke Littler to headline showdown in Bournemouth

File photo: Lucy Shuker in action at Wimbledon earlier this year

File photo: Lucy Shuker in action at Wimbledon earlier this year

Shuker picks up sixth doubles title of 2024 in Paris

Nursery 'incredibly proud' of latest Ofsted rating

(From left to right) Jo Saunders, Marketing and Communications Manager at the DCCF, Heatherlands Primary School art ambassador Franklin, Year 3 competition winner Alex, Year 5 winner Grace, Year 1 winner Charlie and Sammy Bumford, DCCF Ambassador

(From left to right) Jo Saunders, Marketing and Communications Manager at the DCCF, Heatherlands Primary School art ambassador Franklin, Year 3 competition winner Alex, Year 5 winner Grace, Year 1 winner Charlie and Sammy Bumford, DCCF Ambassador

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Artistic pupils spread joy to families facing cancer this Christmas

New data reveals number of rough sleepers in Dorset

New data reveals number of rough sleepers in Dorset

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New data reveals number of rough sleepers in Dorset

A daytime clubbing event is coming to Bournemouth

A daytime clubbing event is coming to Bournemouth

Daytime clubbing event to visit Bournemouth next month

Poppy Volunteer Receives Award for 25 Years of Service to the Royal British Legion

Poppy Volunteer Receives Award for 25 Years of Service to the Royal British Legion

Volunteer honoured for 25 years of service in Royal British Legion

Mark Wigglesworth with the BSO

Mark Wigglesworth with the BSO

BSO to mark musical milestone with 100th digital concert

Residents Carol Brown and Ben Crofton with Canford Chase companionship team Leader Vicky Day and food bank project manager Ian Stoney

Residents Carol Brown and Ben Crofton with Canford Chase companionship team Leader Vicky Day and food bank project manager Ian Stoney

'A humbling experience': Care home residents volunteer at food bank

Clubs and societies

'In demand' play sessions launched for SEN children

Swanage and Wareham in action in pre-season

Swanage and Wareham in action in pre-season

Swanage and Wareham beaten on the road at Salisbury

Five second half goals see Hammers reserves beat Westland Sports 6-0

Five second half goals see Hammers reserves beat Westland Sports 6-0

Hamworthy United

Five second half goals see Hammers reserves beat Westland Sports 6-0

'Waste' donations sought by organisation

'Waste' donations sought by organisation

'Waste' donations sought by organisation

The Old Market Village, Wimborne

The Old Market Village, Wimborne

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Wimborne community wins ‘best retirement scheme’ award

ABBA Re-Björn Live will perform in Bournemouth

ABBA Re-Björn Live will perform in Bournemouth

Dance to the hits of ABBA at Bournemouth venue

Rockwater Branksome

Rockwater Branksome

Rockwater Branksome announces winter wellness programme

Moyles Court Wildlife Rescue were alerted to the incident and managed to free the bird after it was caught up in netting.

Moyles Court Wildlife Rescue were alerted to the incident and managed to free the bird after it was caught up in netting.

Swan saved after rescue from high-rise factory

AFC Bournemouth

Araujo to be out for 'coming months' after surgery on hamstring

Chris Billam-Smith retained his world title with victory over Mateusz Masternak

Chris Billam-Smith retained his world title with victory over Mateusz Masternak

Chris Billam-Smith

Billam-Smith: 'I'm best on the planet'; Ramirez is 'most complete' opponent

Chris Billam-Smith is the WBO cruiserweight champion and has defended his title twice.

Chris Billam-Smith is the WBO cruiserweight champion and has defended his title twice.

Chris Billam-Smith

'Zurdo' Ramirez: 'I don't know much about Chris Billam-Smith'

Swanage care home deaths: Woman released without charge

Swanage care home deaths: Woman released without charge

Swanage care home deaths

Swanage care home deaths: Woman released without charge

Bournemouth town hall drone picture

Bournemouth town hall drone picture

Local government

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Substantial council tax rises on the horizon for BCP residents

Scarlett Ridley

Scarlett Ridley

Teen suspended twice after school refused to let her use toilet while on her period

Van crashes into railway bridge and blocks road - updates

Van crashes into railway bridge and blocks road - updates

Van crashes into railway bridge and blocks road

Traffic in Ringwood Road/Canford Way, Poole

Traffic in Ringwood Road/Canford Way, Poole

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Leaders admit 'things have been difficult' on the roads lately

Chief constable Amanda Pearson, of Dorset Police

Chief constable Amanda Pearson, of Dorset Police

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Dorset Police chief constable 'sorry' for 'racism'

Month-long road closure to see 30-mile diversion route

Month-long road closure to see 30-mile diversion route

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Month-long road closure to see 30-mile diversion route

WINNERS: DMB Tourism awards celebrated the best in the business

WINNERS: DMB Tourism awards celebrated the best in the business

Great and good of BCP celebrated at annual tourism awards - winners listed

Christchurch Priory

Christchurch Priory

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'Urgent support needed' as historic church flagged as being 'at risk'

Verity Crawley with her gold and bronze medals

Verity Crawley with her gold and bronze medals

Bowler takes doubles gold at European Championships and enters Hall of Fame

Cold weather is on the cards for next week

Cold weather is on the cards for next week

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Cold blast to bring chilly temperatures to BCP next week

A fire involving a battery broke out in Verwood

A fire involving a battery broke out in Verwood

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Warning after battery fire breaks out during waste collection

Hibs are lining up a new head of recruitment

Hibs are lining up a new head of recruitment

AFC Bournemouth

Hibs line up Cherries man for chief recruitment role amid player ID overhaul