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West Howe residents learn maths in free course
RESIDENTS in West Howe have taken part in a Bake Off-themed course which improved their practical maths skills. The four-session course took place at The Henry Brown Community Centre in Cunningham Crescent and was delivered by Dorset Council as
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Demolished 'inadequate' care home could become block of flats with no parking
PLANS are in place to build a new block of flats on the site of a closed Bournemouth care home. The former Merstone Hall care home in Florence Road, Boscombe closed in 2018 after it was rated inadequate by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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Vegans claim 'people from around the world' will move to BCP if council ditches meat
VEGANS have said more people from around the world come to Bournemouth if BCP Council implemented a plant-based diet. A 20-page report was written by several BCP Council officers to look at the viability of the authority offering strictly vegan
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Consultation seeks views on 'extensive network of cycle routes'
NEW Forest residents and workers are being asked to give their views on new walking and cycling proposals in the area. As part of an eight-week consultation by Hampshire County Council, feedback is being sought on the first phase of a new, draft
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'Up to 20 per cent' of Dorset private schools could close due to new VAT rules
THE government’s decision to impose VAT on Dorset’s private schools could lead to a closure rate of between 10 and 20 per cent within three years, a sector specialist has warned. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced earlier this summer that from
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Home forced to close after 'serious drug related nuisance' concerns
A HOME in Bournemouth was forced to close to help deal with “serious drug related nuisance and disorder”, the council has said. A closure order was granted for 2 Jubilee Gardens in the area of Slades Farm by Poole Magistrates’ Court on September
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Couple on nationwide pub crawl visit Bournemouth
A COUPLE whose goal is to visit every pub in the country went to 20 in Bournemouth and Poole in one day. Husband and wife team Dale and Holly Harvey took on a “mammoth” 14-hour trek in the rain to tick off a small chunk of a huge list to bring
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Inspirational strongman targets world titles after turning life around
THIS weekend, wheelchair-bound Bournemouth strongman Matthew ‘Panda’ Smyth will challenge for the title of Britain’s Strongest Disabled Man. Having won three British International All Round Weightlifting Association (IAWA) titles back-to-back,
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BCP Council investigating cladding issues across the conurbation
ELEVEN blocks across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are being investigated for fire safety matters associated with cladding, it has been revealed. Inquiry findings into the 2017 Grenfell Tower blaze which claimed the lives of 72 people concluded
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Poole Lighthouse appoints new head of programming
A POOLE entertainment venue has appointed a new head of programming to its senior management team. Katy Griffiths, who has more than 20 years of programming leadership experience in the arts, has been appointed head of programming by Lighthouse
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Hush Club says bye to Cafe Riva despite petition signed by thousands
THE Hush Club has thanked residents for their support after it held its final event at Cafe Riva during the Bournemouth Airshow. After holding its last event on the cliff top above Fisherman's Walk beach, Southbourne, on August 30, owners Simon
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New café serving Turkish coffee and pastries set to open in Christchurch
A NEW café offering homemade Turkish baked goods is set to open in Christchurch. Street Coffee will be located at 132 Purewell, on the former premises of the funeral directors. The café is the latest venture from Tarik Kuyumcu, who also owns
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Blues coach 'gutted' after defender moves to Bashley
Portland United defender Sam Gadsby has left the club to join Southern League side Bashley. Gadsby had been a regular in the side and Blues joint manager Josh Hickman has described it as a 'bittersweet' moment after the player's final game against
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Para surfing roadshow comes to Bournemouth to break down barriers
A PARA surfing event on Bournemouth Beach has been fully booked with organisers saying the event has received double the normal interest. The event is part of a six-stop roadshow across the UK that started on May 12. Adaptative pathway manager
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Bournemouth man complains over broken lifts and sewage problems
A BOURNEMOUTH man living with Parkinson's in an over-60s residency has complained after months of continued issues. David Preston, 71, has had enough of his living situation at Leonard Hackett Court in St Winifred's Road. The property, managed
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Wimborne Town Reserves into next round of Dorset Premier League Cup
WIMBORNE Town Reserves knocked Cobham Sports out of the Dorset Premier League Cup with a narrow 1-0 win. Wimborne dominated the first period but were unable to find a breakthrough, with the decisive goal coming on 73 minutes from substitute Charlie
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Teenager arrested on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs
A 15-YEAR-OLD and a 49-year-old man from Fordingbridge have been arrested on suspicion of supplying class A drugs. Officers forced their way into a property in Waverley Road, Fordingbridge on September 12 at around 6am and seized a knife and several
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Is this your property? Haul of stolen power tools recovered by officers
A HAUL of stolen power tools have been recovered by Lymington and New Milton Police. Multiple power tools believed to be stolen have been recovered following an investigation. The items were recovered on September 7 in the New Forest. A
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Castlepoint set to welcome new cosmetics and cooking stores
TWO NEW high street stores are set to move into a former hardware store in a Bournemouth shopping park. The former Robert Dyas store will be split into two different businesses at Castlepoint. Kitchenware brand ProCook is set to open its second
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Lambs stolen, slaughtered and butchered in 'gruesome' act of animal cruelty
THREE lambs were stolen and slaughtered near Sturminster Newton. Police investigating this ‘gruesome’ crime received a report that at some time between 4.30pm on Saturday, September 1, and 10.15am on Sunday, September 1, three lambs were killed
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Road closed after crash involving lorry
4:57pm A spokesperson for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) said: “We were called at 14
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Gun discovered in a rucksack also containing drugs and a machete sheath
A GUN was found in a rucksack alongside drugs, and a baseball bat in Bournemouth. Whilst on mobile patrol on Thursday, September 12, officers from Bournemouth North East NPT became aware of two men acting suspiciously. As officers turned their
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'It’s very exciting times': Adam Smith signs contract extension with Cherries
ADAM Smith has signed a new contract at AFC Bournemouth that will keep him at the club until 2026. The Englishman has signed a one-year extension to his current contract Smith has made 379 appearances for Cherries since signing from Tottenham Hotspur
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Man accused of murdering Amie Gray on Bournemouth beach pleads not guilty
A MAN who has been accused of the murder of Amie Gray on Bournemouth beach earlier this year has pleaded not guilty. Nasen Saadi, 20, will now stand trial for the murder of the Ms Gray, 34, and the alleged attempted murder of Leanne Miles, 38.
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Woman sexually assaulted at park while with her child
A WOMAN was sexually assaulted at a park in Bournemouth. The woman was on a bridge with her child when an unknown man touched her on the bottom. When challenged, the man left the area. The incident occurred on Duck Pond Bridge in Littledown
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Sandbanks ferry service to close for 'essential mechanical work'
SANDBANKS Ferry will be suspended on Friday, September 13, for ‘essential mechanical work’. It is anticipated the ferry will run on Saturday, September 14, pending the completion of the mechanical work. A spokesperson for Sandbanks Ferry said
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'People have died this way' - warning issued over nitrous oxide
DORSET Police are reinforcing the dangers of nitrous oxide and the effects it will have on youths. Police officers in Poole were alerted to multiple reports of youths being seen in wooded areas inhaling nitrous oxide. Now, they are reminding
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Internationally known boy band with connections to Dorset to perform at 02
A POPULAR boy band with a connection to Dorset are returning to Bournemouth as part of their UK tour this September. The Vamps are an award-winning British band with hit songs such as Can We Dance and Somebody Like You. The new album Meet the
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Car crashes into lamppost on busy Bournemouth road
A LAMPPOST and bollard were damaged after being struck by a car. Emergency services rushed to Magna Road in Bournemouth after reports of a crash near the Bear Cross Roundabout on Thursday morning, September 12. On arrival, it was discovered
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REVIEW: Texas and KT Tunstall at the BIC
CAN it really be 35 years since Texas inserted themselves into our collective consciousness with the wonderful I Don’t Want A Lover, a tune that still sounds as fresh tonight as it did all those years ago. Tonight, they brought a celebration of
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Pirates secure 14-point first leg lead in pursuit of Grand Final spot
POOLE Pirates began their pursuit of a fourth successive Grand Final appearance by securing a 14-point win over Workington Comets in the semi-final first leg at Wimborne Road. Pirates will travel to Cumbria on Saturday knowing that if they can
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Man attempts to rob person taking money out of cash machine
A MAN attempted to rob a person at a cash machine in Bournemouth town centre. The victim, a man in his 30s, was going to take money out of the NatWest cash machine in Old Christchurch Road at around 3am on Tuesday, September 10. He was then
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Dramatic police chase through Poole ends in crash
A POLICE chase through Poole came to a dramatic end when a suspected stolen car crashed into another car. The NPAS police helicopter was brought up above the town to help officers on the ground find the ‘stolen’ grey Volvo. The car was reported
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'Birds were fine during Bournemouth Air Festival'
WITH regard to Ian Hawkridge’s letter about wildlife and pets during the air festival, I can say I profoundly disagree with his sentiments. I was present down at the seafront and I certainly did not witness any terrified birds or dogs. Plenty of
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Lighthouse Poole gives update on Christmas pantomime
PREPARATIONS are starting to take shape for Lighthouse Poole’s Christmas pantomime, Sleeping Beauty. Taking place between December 12 and January 5, Sleeping Beauty is written and directed by CBeebies star Chris Jarvis, who will also appear as
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TV legend to tell stories of Kray brothers at Bournemouth venue
BROADCASTER Fred Dinenage will visit Bournemouth to tell the story of Britain's most notorious gangsters. The TV legend will present Ronnie, Reggie and Me at Bournemouth’s Pavilion Theatre on Saturday, October 12. Fred was chosen by the Ronnie
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6 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are on the lookout for their forever homes
Several pets in Dorset are looking for their forever homes, including at the Ashley Heath Animal Centre. Located on the border with Hampshire, the centre offers care for its animals in rural surroundings. A few animals from the centre are listed
