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Two men attack man in Boscombe
A MAN was attacked by two men in Boscombe. At around 8.40am on Tuesday, October 29 a man aged in his 30s was assaulted by two men in Walpole Road. The victim suffered a cut and swollen lip as a result of the assault. Officers have released
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Power issue causes broadband problems for Westbourne residents
RESIDENTS in an area of Bournemouth have been hit by broadband problems due to a power issue. People living in Westbourne have been affected by intermittent broadband for the past 24 hours. A spokesperson for Openreach said: “There’s a power
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Chain ferry out of service 60 minutes after relaunch
SANDBANKS chain ferry is temporarily out of action an hour after it was relaunched. The ferry had returned to its post connecting Poole and Studland on Thursday afternoon, November 21 after a two-week refit in Poole Harbour. Bosses had said
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PHOTOS: Bin lorry fire outside restaurant
FIREFIGHTERS had to put out a bin lorry that was on fire in Christchurch. Emergency services were called to Somerford Road on Thursday afternoon, November 21 where the Veolia bin lorry was engulfed in flames. The firefighters put out the
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PICTURES: Snow falls on Dorset 'most widespread since 2018'
SNOW fell across the county in what is believed to be the most widespread since 2018. Much of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole saw heavy snowfall during Thursday morning, November 21, but it failed to stick due to earlier rain. But it
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REVIEW: Pride & Prejudice (Sort of) at Lighthouse Poole
JANE Austen’s beloved novel was somehow turned into a witty, modern and irreverent retelling on stage – and I could not stop laughing. If you are someone who enjoys accurate historic novels and productions, then maybe Pride & Prejudice (Sort of
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Plans to repurpose children’s centre buildings to 'offer improved services'
PROPOSED changes to children's centres across Dorset have been put to families for feedback. Dorset Council has launched a public consultation for its plans to 'evolve' the new Family Hub model, which could see some changes to the current network
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Chaos as Dorset's roads struggle to cope with snowfall
DORSET’S roads struggled to cope with Thursday morning’s snowfall. Several crashes happened during rush hour that brought most of the Dorset Council area's key routes to a standstill on November 21. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s traffic
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Sandbanks chain ferry to resume service this afternoon
SANDBANKS chain ferry will be back in action this afternoon. The ferry has been out of service since November 5 for a planned refit. The Bramble Bay Bush ferry will resume service 2pm today, November 21. Giving an update on social media
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Urgent appeal to find teenager who left address during the night
UPDATE: He has since been found AN URGENT appeal has been launched to find a missing teenager who left an address during the night. Police received a report raising a concern for the welfare of Lewis Hill, 14, from Gillingham at 8.18am
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LISTED: 25 schools closed or partially closed across Dorset
THE following schools are closed or partially closed today due to the snowfall. So far, there are 25 schools closed in the Dorset Council area, many of which are in Dorchester. But the following are closed on this side of the county: Bere
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Storm to bring heavy rain and strong winds to BCP, Met Office warns
A STORM could bring disruption and flooding to Dorset this weekend, the Met Office has warned. A yellow warning has been issued for Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the rest of the county ahead of the arrival of Storm Bert. The warning
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Met Office reveals storm names for 2024/25 - Ashley, Bert, Wren see full list
The Met Office has revealed the storm names for the 2024/25 season. The new storms list – first launched in 2015 – usually runs from early September until late August the following year. Along with Met Eireann in Ireland and KNMI, the Dutch
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BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair coming to the New Forest
APPLICATIONS have opened for the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair Beautiful Borders competition. The event will take place at Beaulieu in the New Forest from May 2 to May 4. The competition is a chance for designers to showcase their talent
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Council leader defends commitment to climate change
DORSET Council leader Nick Ireland has defended the authority’s commitment to tackling climate change. It comes after comments that council policymakers were ‘in short supply’ at a major county-wide event held in Bournemouth, the second Dorset
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Council's levels of financial reserves 'raising alarm bells'
COULD Dorset’s council tax for next year rise by the maximum amount? It’s a question Conservative opposition councillor Louie O’Leary thinks likely, given a £16million projected over-spend, but has been unable to nail down. The Preston and
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Ringwood Road work postponed again due to snowfall
ROADWORKS due to take place in Ringwood Road on Thursday have been postponed for a second time. This time, the work southbound of the road in Poole between the junctions of Mannings Heath Road and Herbert Avenue have been postponed due to the
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Couple's shock in finding mummified cat during home revamp
A couple were shocked to discover a mummified cat while renovating their eighteenth century cottage. Michelle Murphy-Keane, 52, and her husband Declan, 58, bought the cottage in the picturesque village of Milton Abbas in the wake of the Covid pandemic
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Snow alert extended and fresh ice warning issued for BCP
A WEATHER warning for snow has been extended across east Dorset and a fresh warning for ice has been issued for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Chaos is hitting the roads of the county and the Met Office has now extended its yellow weather
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WATCH: Flames spout from people carrier 'abandoned' in road
FLAMES spouted from the bonnet of a car during the Thursday morning commute. Firefighters were called to tackle the fire which had broken out from a black Renault Scenic people carrier. Emergency services were called to Burlington Road in
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Thousands eligible for £2,200 cost of living boost but missing out - how to apply
Thousands of families across the UK are missing out on support worth an extra £2,200 a year it has been revealed. More than 214,000 people are missing out on thousands of pounds through Child Benefits support from HMRC. Currently, Child Benefit
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'Do not eat': Lidl apology to shoppers and recall over pieces of copper in food
Lidl has apologised to customers after it was forced to recall some of its products because it may contain copper. The supermarket is recalling its Meadow Fresh Potato Salads because they may contain pieces of copper, making them unsafe to eat.
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Cost of buying a house in New Forest 'shocking'
THE average property in the New Forest being more than £500,000 is "pretty shocking". Councillor David Harrison said the statistics were a sad reflection on the country as a whole. Data from Nationwide and the Office for National Statistics
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LIVE: Road closures, crashes and chaos as snow hits county
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Ofwat blocks water companies from paying bosses £6.8m bonuses with customer cash
Nine water companies across the UK have been banned from using customer money to fund “undeserved” bonuses for their top bosses. Industry regulator Ofwat has stepped in to stop water companies paying out £6.8 million in bonuses using customer money
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Snow falls across Dorset as BCP suffers cold snap
1:51pm An exciting morning break spent in the snow! ❄️#CanfordSchool #snow #dorset @BBCDorset @BBCSouthWeather @Bournemouthecho
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Theatre technicians nominated for top award
THEATRE technicians at the Lighthouse Poole have been nominated in the Original Music Awards. Following the launch of grass roots music night Live and Unheard in 2019, Lighthouse technicians have supported features artists allowing them to perform
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Care home raises funds for Children in Need
A POOLE care home welcomed Pudsey Bear to residents as part of a “memorable experience” to fundraise for Children in Need. Upton Bay Care Home ‘memory lane’ residents took part in a dog walk with Basil the golden doodle along with Pudsey Bear.
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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
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Craft party business marks ten years 'bringing joy'
A CRAFT party business is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Lexy Browning, founder and owner of Made By Me Craft Parties, hosted an intimate party to mark this special occasion at The Hub On The Heath in Poole. Lexy offers craft parties for
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New affordable apartments in countryside are unveiled
A LUXURY homes developer has launched a collection of affordable homes which are now available through Dorset Council. Pennyfarthing Homes has launched the one and two bedroom apartments at Oakwood Grove in Alderholt. The homes were released
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Sleeping Beauty is coming to the Lighthouse in Poole
LIGHTHOUSE Poole, a multi-arts venue, will see a 'Sleeping Beauty' panto this Christmas season. For a leading actress, Isabella Kibble appearing as sleeping beauty completes the circle on the first phase of her career before opening the door to
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Dorset farm shop with 'impressive variety' named among the best in the UK
A DORSET farm shop with an "impressive variety" of stock has been named among the best in the UK. Pamphill Dairy in Wimborne was featured alongside 34 others from around the nations in a list from The Times. Discussing the creation of the list
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Bournemouth student representing England at Visually Impaired Ashes
A THIRD year Bournemouth University student has been selected to represent England at the Visually Impaired Ashes against Australia. The cricket scholar, David Howells, started his career when he was just fourteen years old, when he was selected
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Track and train join forces to tackle leaf fall this autumn
A NEW initiative between Network Rail and South Western Railway (SWR) has introduced a sand application system to improve rail safety this autumn. Fitted to 39 SWR Class 158 and 159 trains, the system applies sand to the tracks at variable rates
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Museum’s 90s nostalgia exhibition opens in Wimborne
A NEW 90’s nostalgia exhibition is coming to Wimborne. I Grew Up 90’s is the Museum of East Dorset’s latest exhibition open to the public from now until March 29, 2025. Visitors are invited to take a trip back in time to discover over 200 iconic
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'People don't feel they can influence decisions' during consultations, admits BCP
THE way in which BCP Council conducts and acts on consultation feedback was put under the microscope at a meeting. It follows controversy over recent consultations carried out including the budget, Poole Park’s gate and 20mph speed limits.
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'Unfair' funding of Dorset Police criticised by senior figures
FRESH calls have been made to change the “unfair” funding formula around policing. Currently, Dorset residents contribute 52 per cent towards the force’s funding through council tax. Comparatively, the average in England and Wales is around
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Teens broke into elderly people’s home in middle of the night
TEENAGERS broke into elderly people’s home before fleeing in the middle of the night, a court heard. Callum Giddins and Rannan Dewi were 18 and 17 at the time when they broke the handle off a window and attempted to burgle the home in Ferndown.
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Poole runners represent England U20s in Euro Cross Cup in Belgium
WILLIAM Rabjohns and Mark Ruby ran for an under-20 England select team in the Euro Cross Cup at Roseleare in Belgium. Rabjohns placed fourth, with Ruby just three seconds behind taking eighth position. The Poole AC duo then featured in an even
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Birds of Poole Harbour reflect on 'historic' year with ospreys
A HEARTWARMING has video captured the successful breeding of osprey’s throughout the year. Birds of Poole Harbour is a non-profit organisation dedicated to boosting the profile of bird conservation, observation and education across the harbour.
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BCP loses a fifth of ATMs since 2021
BOURNEMOUTH, Christchurch and Poole has lost a fifth of ATMs in three years, new analysis shows. New analysis of LINK data – a network of cash machines – shows there were 267 ATMs open in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole as of June. This
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Care home improves CQC rating after requiring improvements
A CARE home in Poole has received a 'Good' rating by the Care Quality Commission. Eagles Care Home was previously rated as 'Requires Improvement' but has carried out 'dedicated improvements' following feedback. Jacqueline Macon, home manager
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Poole return to winning ways with home victory over Wimborne 3s
POOLE RFC entertained Wimborne RFC 3’s this Saturday on the moor, in the Counties 3 Dorset & Wilts South. A mid table clash, with both sides looking to move up the table. The Dolphins started the stronger, keeping control of the ball & setting
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New digital hedgehog adoption from Dorset Wildlife Trust
DORSET Wildlife Trust is inviting people to ‘shop for wildlife’ this Christmas. The trust is offering a selection of eco-friendly gifts from digital adoptions and Christmas e-cards to gift memberships and nature courses. A choice of digital
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A first start and strong defensive performances: Cherries international round up
SEVEN AFC Bournemouth players were called up to their national teams this international break, including a first international start for Justin Kluivert. Strangely, through injuries and missed call-ups, only European players featured from the Cherries
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'Our ambition is to win the league': Kinsey on development squad title charge
AFC BOURNEMOUTH'S Development Squad have continued to impress this season, and, under the leadership of captain Max Kinsey, Alan Connell’s side are on a mission to prove just how good they can be. Kinsey spoke to EchoSport on the Development Squad
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Foord's numbers 'did not fit' for Pirates: Promoter Ford
PROMOTER Danny Ford said Vinnie Foord’s numbers ‘did not fit’ to keep him at Poole next year, but he hopes to see the young rider back at Wimborne Road in the future. Foord was announced as a Workington Comets rider earlier this week after he helped
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Dentist's check-up leads to early cancer diagnosis: MP calls for dentistry reform
A CANCER patient, whose early diagnosis was thanks to a routine dental check-up, has emphasised the need for accessible NHS dentistry. Jonathon Carr-Brown, 57, visited Bournemouth Dental Centre in May for a routine check-up when a lump was discovered
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MP to lobby government over controversial rail crossing plan
A DORSET MP has taken up the controversial issue of a pedestrian crossing on the rail lines at Wareham. Mid Dorset and North Poole MP Vikki Slade is to raise concerns at Government level after 250 residents protested against Dorset Council plans
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Flying starts and room to improve: Cherries' summer signings rated
WITH the final international break of 2024 coming to a close ahead of the busy festive football period, the Daily Echo takes a look at how the Cherries’ summer signings are faring on the south coast. There were six signings in total as Bournemouth
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Sharp rise in foodbank use reported across BCP
A FOODBANK in Bournemouth has reported a sharp increase in the number of people seeking emergency food support. From April to September 2024, Bournemouth Foodbank supported 5,456 individuals - a 11 per cent increase compared to the same period
