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Iraola expects 'dynamic' game against Seagulls - but is wary of the wind
ANDONI Iraola is expecting a good game of football as AFC Bournemouth host Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday – but is wary of the wind. The Cherries will face the Seagulls in the Premier League in what promises to be a mouth-watering clash between
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Missing man from east Dorset is found, say police
A MISSING man from east Dorset has been found, police have said. Nicholas Grover was reported missing having last been seen in Ferndown at 10.53am on Thursday, November 21. Giving an update at around 4.30pm on Friday, November 22, Dorset Police
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Andoni Iraola previews Seagulls clash: Every word pre-Brighton
ANDONI Iraola spoke to the media on Friday to preview AFC Bournemouth’s home clash against Brighton and Hove Albion. Here’s every word the Basque boss said in the broadcast section ahead of the visit of the Seagulls. Mark McAdam (Sky Sports
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Daughter of missing man last seen 10 days ago issues desperate plea
THE daughter of a missing Bournemouth man has she is “extremely worried” as the search operation intensifies. Richard Bentley was last seen 10 days ago on November 12 in the Townsend area of Bournemouth, but nobody has heard from him since.
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Images show last known sighting of missing man as searches continue to find him
IMAGES showing the last confirmed sighting of a missing man from east Dorset have been issued as searches continue to find him. Police received a report raising concern for the welfare of Nicholas Grover, 76, on Thursday, November 21. The
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BCP hour-by-hour forecast ahead of Storm Bert weekend weather warning
The Met Office has forecasted a storm that will hit over the weekend, impacting Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. Storm Bert is the second named storm of the 2024/25 season, following Storm Ashley in late October. Heavy rain and strong
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Snowstorm forces surprise helicopter landing near A31
A HELICOPTER covered in snow was seen parked next to a busy dual carriageway yesterday morning. The Robinson- R44 Raven is a four-bladed single-engine helicopter designed for commercial and recreational flights. The dark red coloured helicopter
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Chain ferry back in action after refit
SANDBANKS chain ferry returned to action on Friday morning. The ferry connecting Poole and Studland suffered from “teething issues” and had to be stopped just an hour after the scheduled relaunch on November 21. But bosses have confirmed
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Cherries launches campaign against violence against women and girls
AFC BOURNEMOUTH will support organisation White Ribbon to help prevent violence against women and girls. The charity engages men and boys to prevent violence, with the club set to support White Ribbon Day on Monday, November 25. Staff and different
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CCTV: Police search for man with goggles on beanie
A CCTV image has been released of a man police officers would like to identify after a shoplifting in New Milton. One Stop in Christchurch Road was shoplifted at around 4pm on Thursday, October 24, where £68 worth of alcohol, scratch cards and
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Thomsen aims to hit ground running in second season at Pirates
TOBIAS Thomsen is aiming to hit the ground running in his second season for the Poole Pirates. It was announced this week that the Dane would be returning to Wimborne Road for 2025 after a strong end to last season, joining Zach Cook and Richard
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REVIEW: The Script, BIC, Bournemouth
HAVING had a rough time of it over the past year or so with founder member Mark Sheehan passing, The Script are back as a four piece with touring musicians Ben Sargeant and Ben Weaver now officially part of band. Having released their seventh studio
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Second yellow weather warning issued for Dorset
A SECOND weather warning has been issued for Dorset this weekend. A yellow warning for wind has been issued across the southwest from 3pm on Saturday, November 23 until 9pm on Sunday, November 24. This follows a yellow weather warning for rain
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RECAP: Buses diverted after reported crash during rush hour
10:12am Dorset Police response: "We were called at 8.26am to a report of a two vehicle collision on Commercial Road
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Christmas lights switch on cancelled due to Storm Bert
CHRISTCHURCH’s Christmas lights switch on has been cancelled at the last minute. The Town Council said the “difficult” decision was made on Thursday evening because of the Met Office’s latest weather warning. Storm Bert is expected to bring
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REVIEW: Wigglesworth Conducts Walton, BSO , Lighthouse Poole
A NEW era has begun for the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra under Chief Conductor Mark Wigglesworth. And Maestro and musicians fairly stormed into it at Lighthouse Poole on Wednesday. The performance of William Walton’s brooding Symphony No 1 absolutely
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Multiple dog food bags stolen in reported burglary
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after multiple dog food bags were stolen from a national pet retailer. Officers were alerted to reports of a burglary at Pets at Home in Gillingham. Access was reportedly gained to the store in Le Neubourg
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'We just want to make sure you are safe and well' - Family plea to locate missing man
DORSET Police has issued an appeal to the public following searches for a missing man. Nicholas Grover, 76 from East Dorset was last seen at around 11am on November 21 in Milbourne Road, Ferndown. He is described as six feet tall, of slim build
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Hour-by-hour forecast for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
DORSET is set for sunnier weather today following a frosty day that saw snow fall across the region and cause major travel disruption. However, a yellow weather warning remains in place for ice from 5pm on November 21 until 10am this morning (November
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Tank Museum raises money to restore Hollywood star's favourite tank
BOVINGTON’S Tank Museum has raised more than half of its target to restore a tank favoured by Arnold Schwarzenegger. In June 2024, the Tank Museum launched a £50,000 fundraising campaign to revive their M47 Patton tank. The US built M47
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Uni vice chancellor steps down due to ill health
ARTS University Bournemouth (AUB) vice chancellor Paul Gough has announced he will step down due to ill health. The professor has been in his role since January 2020, but he took a period of medical leave at the end of the summer term this year
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Highest ever membership for homelessness partnership
THE Homelessness Partnership BCP has achieved its highest ever membership since its formation in 2019. A total of 55 organisations have committed to pooling their resources, driven by a common goal of ending homelessness in Bournemouth, Christchurch
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'Who is picking up cat's poo?'
IN response to Geoffrey Lindey’s recent letter of October, on the issue of dog poo contaminating surfaces. Is he ignorant of the fact that cat’s poo can spread disease with their faeces too? Who picks that up? Cats threaten human health by
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Tesco shoppers give boost to the homeless this Christmas
HOMELESS people have received a pre-Christmas boost after Tesco shoppers donated hundreds of life-enhancing items. The donations came after colleagues at Tesco's Poole Fleets Extra store opted to support YMCA Bournemouth’s Prezzies for Rezzies
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Beloved Christmas carol evening will not be held in east Dorset this year
JULIA’S House’s beloved annual Christmas carol evening will be held in Dorchester for the first time this year. Past events have always been held in Wimborne, Poole and Christchurch, but bosses at the Corfe Mullen-based hospice have changed it
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'Being penalised for paying our pension'
ON Politics Live today (November 20) Stella Creasey stated that the King and Rod Stewart should not be able to qualify for the Winter Fuel Allowance. Rich people who don`t need it, quite right. Of course they shouldn't, but she is effectively arguing
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Fewer businesses opening in BCP - as economy grows just 0.1 per cent
FEWER businesses are being created in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole – but in the neighbouring Dorset Council area more are opening. According to figures from the Office for National Statistics, around 1,910 new businesses opened in the three
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Free bowling and mini golf being offered this weekend
TWO bowling alleys are offering free sessions of bowling and mini golf to anyone who visits wearing a witch’s hat. Hollywood Bowl, which has branches in Poole Road, Branksome and Tower Park, will running the offer this weekend, November 23 and
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Firm to open new branch as it celebrates major milestone
A BOURNEMOUTH-BASED law firm has announced it will open a brand-new branch as it celebrates its 25th birthday this year. Chester & Co was founded in 1999 by the late John Chester from his home in Argyll Road, Boscombe. It has since evolved
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BCP's cabinet told to put up parking charges once again
SENIOR council leaders will be told to put up car parking charges once again, a meeting heard. A group of councillors made up of people from Labour, Green, Lib Dem and Conservatives will tell BCP Council's administration to increase parking charges
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Record broken for highest ever sale price of single site in Poole
RECORDS have been broken for the highest ever sale price of a single site in Poole. Poole-based developer Fortitudo has sold a premium waterside piece of land in Pearce Avenue, Lilliput, for just under £16million. The land has “unparalleled
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Bournemouth business has not paid £100k fine almost year later
A BOURNEMOUTH firm has not paid its £100,000 penalty almost a year after it was fined. Skean Homes, based in Lorne Park Road off Old Christchurch Road, was fined £100,000 in January 2024 for making more than 600,000 unsolicited calls in three
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Developer bids for 74 new homes as part of large new neighbourhood
PLANS for more than 74 new homes as part of of new neighbourhood of nearly 350 properties have been submitted. Pennyfarthing Homes is looking to build a neighbourhood of 342 homes on the northern edge of Fordingbridge in the New Forest. Known
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The Range 'set to open new store' with jobs being advertised
RETAILER The Range looks set to be opening its first shop in Christchurch. Job adverts have been posted for different roles at the shop that sells home, garden and leisure products. Roles include sales and warehouse assistants on a part-time
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Monkey World welcomes new member to orang-utan gang
MONKEY World has welcomed another member to its orang-utan crèche. Female Bornean orang-utan Kiwi was born at Spanish zoo Rio Safari Elche in December but was rejected by her mother shortly after her birth. The zoo made efforts to reintroduce
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New Christmas tree shop to open in Sandbanks this weekend
A FAMILY-run Christmas tree supplier will open a new branch in Sandbanks this weekend. Trinity St Christmas Trees has announced a new venture at The Watersports Academy which will open on Saturday, November 23. The expansion brings the firm
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Council launches search for land for housing and traveller accommodation
THE COUNCIL is looking for land that can be used for housing, gypsies and travellers. Dorset Council has announced the opening of its Call for Sites 2024, inviting landowners to submit land for consideration as part of the Dorset Council Local
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Poole RNLI volunteers to feature on Blue Peter
POOLE RNLI volunteers will be making an appearance on Blue Peter. Volunteers will feature in this week’s episode of the children’s entertainment show on CBBC. The 41st Blue Peter presenter, Joel Mawhinney, recently paid a visit to the RNLI
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Christmas to be kickstarted in Westbourne with light switch-on event
CHRISTMAS in Westbourne will be kickstarted next week with a Christmas light switch-on event. Special guest Jeff Mostyn, AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust ambassador and former club chairman, will officially switch on the lights alongside
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Cherries fans can subscribe for all of 2025 for just £25 in biggest flash sale
Cherries fans who want to subscribe to the Daily Echo can enjoy an exclusive annual offer of £25 for all of 2025, which is over 50 per cent off the full price, during our limited-time promotion. Alternatively, you can subscribe for £6 for 6 months.
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Wessex U15s impress with young squad at National Under 16 Cup
DESPITE having such a young squad, even fielding some players as young as 13, the Wessex Under 15s put in great performances in the National Under 16s Cup, winning two and losing two. The first round started with Dartford, where Wessex were winners
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Football coaches take part in autism training sessions
More than 60 football coaches and volunteers from Dorset County FA have improved their knowledge of autism. Christchurch-based Autism Unlimited provides education, independent living skills and career guidance for autistic children and young adults
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Stalwart Smith on changes at Cherries and 'huge honour' skippering side
IT HAS been 5,172 days since Adam Smith first set foot on the Dean Court pitch as a Cherries player. The then-19-year-old right back on loan from Tottenham Hotspur played all 90 minutes and got an assist as AFC Bournemouth beat Carlisle United
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Pre-school that's 'the heart of the community' could close
COMMUNITY efforts are still underway to keep Mudeford Wood Preschool at its current site. Parents and residents are still fighting to keep the preschool at the Mudeford Wood Community Centre. On Monday, November 18, a general meeting was held
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Poole man receives British Empire Medal for community services
A MAN from Poole has received his British Empire Medal after being honoured in the King’s Birthday Honours List for helping disadvantaged children. In June, Rob Franks was honoured in the list after providing disadvantaged children with laptops
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MP launches campaign to save Westbourne Post Office
BOURNEMOUTH West MP Jessica Toale has launched a campaign in an attempt to save Westbourne Post Office. The campaign was launched after the post office was earmarked for closure. Westbourne Post Office is the only local branch put on the Post
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New Forest Author launches her new book
A FORMER GP surgery manager from the New Forest has published a new book. Alice May has published her book The Mid-Life Trials of Annabeth Hope. Alice started writing in 2016 and has been enjoying playing with words. The book follows
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Ruegg claims Commonwealth Silver title with unanimous victory in Manchester
BOURNEMOUTH boxer Gemma Ruegg claimed the Commonwealth Silver title in Manchester on Saturday, defeating Charlotte Powell. Super fly Ruegg won on a unanimous points decision after the full 10 rounds in the bout at the Bowlers Exhibition Centre.
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Company's plans to achieve ‘enhanced’ mobile network coverage spark concerns
THE town council won’t object to plans for ‘enhanced’ mobile network coverage and capacity in Christchurch – but does have concerns. Mobile infrastructure services company Cornerstone is proposing an upgrade to an existing base station located
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Police volunteers on horseback sought for New Forest
POLICE volunteers on horseback are being sought for the New Forest area. Anyone who owns a horse and is a competent rider on rural terrain and has some spare time is being asked to consider serving as a police volunteer. Two volunteers are
