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  • AFC Bournemouth: Pugh strikes help see off Swans

    MARC Pugh netted twice as Cherries turned on the style to sink Premier League opposition in their penultimate pre-season friendly at Dean Court this evening. Pugh’s first-half double, coupled with Brett Pitman’s 53rd-minute penalty, earned Eddie

  • VIDEO: Pop star's mum comes to town to launch exhibition

    AN exhibition promoting Dorset artists has been supported by the mother of Amy Winehouse. Janis Winehouse, mum of the late pop star, was visiting Bournemouth in support of their friend, Boscombe-based sculptor Linda Joyce, who has organised the

  • World’s fastest marathon runners to join Bournemouth event

    SOME of the world’s fastest marathon runners will race along the promenade and jurassic seafront of Bournemouth and Poole in the second Bournemouth Marathon. More than 9,000 runners entered to take part in the first Bournemouth Marathon Festival

  • Shoppers evacuated from supermarket

    CUSTOMERS and staff at Asda in Poole were evacuated this afternoon. The store was cleared shortly before 4pm when a sensor triggered the fire alarm. Customers returned to their shopping around 15 minutes later following a full safety check.

  • 38 under arrest following major police drugs operation

    THIRTY-eight people have now been arrested as a result of a major police crackdown on the drugs trade in Boscombe. Police said 34 people had been charged following raids on Tuesday July 15, which began one of the biggest operations in the county

  • Swim safely in open water

    A NEW safe swimming campaign has been launched by an Olympic champion in Bournemouth to protect youngsters in the sea. Two-time World Champion and Olympic silver medallist Keri-Anne Payne officially launched the Swim Safe programme in Bournemouth

  • Garden for disabled adults revamped by bankers

    A GARDEN belonging to disabled adults has been given a transformation, thanks to a kind-hearted team from Lloyds Bank. Seven employees from the Bournemouth branch, pictured right, donated their time to Diverse Abilities Plus, which supports children

  • Camping this weekend? Here are ten top safety tips

    PURBECK District Council officials have issued a plea to campers to take care when cooking on gas stoves. The safety advice comes as Lulworth Castle gears up to host this year’s Camp Bestival Event. A Camp Bestival reveller was airlifted to

  • No guns, no roses, just a Neon Jungle

    NEON Jungle – Shereen Cutkelvin, Amira McCarthy, Jessica Kate Plummer and Asami Zdrenka – are the freshest and sassiest girl group to fist pump their way onto the music scene since Destiny’s Child asked us to “say their names”. The all-female quartet

  • Campaign to combat online piracy

    A GOVERNMENT-backed campaign announced last week is the entertainment industry’s latest attempt to combat online piracy. But it’s been met with scepticism by pirates and press alike. The Game Of Thrones season four finale in June was a record-breaker

  • JAILED: Man with HIV who sexually abused 14-year-old girl

    A BOURNEMOUTH man with HIV who sexually abused a 14-year-old girl has been sentenced to eight years in prison. Shaun Dallison’s “abhorrent” crimes were uncovered in May this year after text messages from the 37-year-old were discovered on his victim

  • Southampton Airport put up for sale

    SOUTHAMPTON Airport has been put up for sale. Owner Heathrow Airport Holdings (HAH) has put Southampton, Aberdeen and Glasgow airports on the market and is looking to conduct the sale by the end of the year. A spokeswoman from HAH said: ''Over

  • Small businesses ‘not out of the woods’ yet say business

    AROUND one in eight smaller firms have considered closing in recent months despite the recovery. Dorset business leaders say the research shows SMEs are not out of the woods despite good economic indicators. Insurer Zurich, which surveyed 500

  • UPDATE: Two-car crash near Wool level crossing

    POLICE attended the scene of a two-vehicle crash near the level crossing in Wool this morning. The call was made to the emergency services at 10.12am with a report of the incident involving a minibus and a Renault Megane, outside Goulfs petrol

  • Sembcorp Water teams up with Kier

    SEMBCORP Bournemouth Water has begun a partnership with Kier which will see the contractor doing work on its behalf. Kier’s tasks will include laying water mains and installing meters, as well as repair and maintenance. Kier was picked following

  • Celebrations for Muriel’s 101st birthday

    GLAMOROUS birthday girl Muriel Rae celebrated her 101st birthday in style last week. Staff and residents at Queensmead care home in Christchurch held a special celebration to mark the important milestone. Bouquets of flowers flooded into the

  • Charity logo shaved into man’s head for Macmillan

    “STUPIDITY rather than bravery” led to one man’s bold decision to get a charity logo shaved into the back of his head. Stephen Cutting, of Christchurch, allowed barbers to lop off his shoulder-length hair and style the Macmillan Cancer Support

  • In The Dock: Wimborne

    OLIVER AUSTIN FORD aged 25 of Rushcombe Way, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne. Admitted pursuing a course of conduct which amounted to the harassment of a another person, namely sent texts and texted her to tell her that her child would be stillborne, causing

  • Two people who have appeared in court from Poole

    SAMUEL LAWRENCE BURROWS aged 23 of Sixpenny Close, Poole. Admitted assaulting a woman by beating her. Restraining order made. The defendant requited to participate in Building Better Relationships for 29 days and attend appointments with a responsible

  • In The Dock: Corfe Mullen

    RYAN MICHAEL MOORS aged 19 of Hillside Road, Corfe Mullen. Admitted four counts of assaulting a women by beating her. Committed to prison for 12 weeks suspended for two years. Overall length of sentence 12 weeks. The defendant required to participate

  • Six people who have appeared in court from Bournemouth

    NEAL SCOTT CAMPBELL aged 40 of Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. Admitted stealing two bottles of Captain Morgan rum, value £36 belonging to Asda Stores at Castlepoint Centre. Fined £50. To pay victim surcharge of £20. Costs of £85. GEERT MARIE ALBERT

  • A new star of the air show

    TOM Lackey is 94 and has already done quite a few things most of us would never dream of attempting. He began wingwalking 14 years ago and hasn’t looked back - or down, since. He once looped the loop on a wing and holds numerous world records.

  • Waiting, and no bus comes

    I CAN’T believe there are no buses from Poole to Dorchester. Dorchester is the county town of Dorset with a wonderful market and museum. Surely a bus service could be funded by the council? After all, holiday-makers would use the service, and

  • Whip UKIP into shape

    How refreshing to learn of the so called Madam Ukip of Bournemouth East! A real live walking talking livin’ person in politics, at last! Though she is only a humble fund raiser apparently, what a noble role to seek in support of one’s heart

  • Motorcyclists tempt fate

    DRIVING down past Poole Quay at 6pm, we were passed closely while in heavy traffic by five large and shiny motorcycles in what appeared to be a convoy, weaving between and undertaking traffic. None of the riders wore hi-vis jackets and all were

  • Helping the homeless

    I READ with interest the letter from Pete Legg (July 28) regarding his concerns about the presence of beggars during his walk from the Bournemouth Travel Interchange to the beach. His comments are indeed very timely as we are just about to launch

  • We need free parking

    Julie Goodman’s letter (Saturday 26th July) highlights yet another example of wastefulness by Christchurch Council – electronic parking signs that are not only inaccurate but unneccessary. There is now nowhere you can park in Christchurch for free

  • Brilliant line-up at free concert

    I AM really pleased Peter High (‘Disappointed by line-up’, Letters July 26) enjoyed last year’s line-up of entertainment at Pier Approach and delighted to confirm this year’s live music has everything from Gospel to pop and rock to orchestra. Highlights

  • Ronald Liddiard

    FORMER social services chief Ronald Liddiard died peacefully on July 6, aged 81. Born in Cardiff, Ron Liddiard was descended from an old Wiltshire family from Aldbourne, and was proud to be able to trace his ancestry in that area back to 1633.

  • Miriam Mildred Annie Gillett

    DORSET headteacher and local historian Mildred Gillett died on July 15 at the grand old age of 105, at the Nightingale Nursing Home in Bournemouth where she had been well looked after for 11 years. The youngest of five children of David and Susan

  • Mobile toilet left on top of grave by 'callous pranksters'

    CALLOUS pranksters are believed to be responsible for positioning a portable toilet on top of a double grave at a cemetery in Kinson. At the end of June the portable toilet was delivered at the graveyard in East Howe Lane next to the Co-operative

  • Lights Out to honour war dead - will you take part?

    FOUR days of commemorations to mark the beginning of the war to end all wars, start today. Residents are invited to take part in a series of special events with services and lights out ceremonies including poetry, music and art across Poole, Bournemouth

  • Praise for "fabulous" atmosphere at New Forest Show

    THE new chairman of the New Forest and Hampshire County Show has praised the ‘fabulous’ atmosphere at this year’s event. Chris Whitlock spoke out as thousands of people poured into New Park, Brockenhurst, on Thursday for the third and final day

  • Residents rescued from flat fire in Bournemouth

    RESIDENTS were evacuated from a block of flats in Bournemouth town centre in the early hours of Friday morning. Firefighters were called at 1.50am to Wootton Gardens by a concerned resident reporting the fire alarm sounding. When he checked

  • Tested - Ford EcoSport

    EVEN the mighty Ford hasn’t been able to resist the budget motoring craze. Thankfully, its attempt at a global car is a good one and the EcoSport has proved incredibly popular – getting one to test drive wasn’t easy. The EcoSport has been selling

  • Traveller camp sets up in New Forest

    A traveller camp has set up at Bolton's Bench at Lyndhurst, police say. Hythe Police say they attended a small encampment last night. They tweeted:"We attended a small illegal encampment at Bolton's Bench last night. We will be working with New

  • 4 TK Maxx giftcards worth £50 to be won!

    TK Maxx is offering 4 readers the chance to win £50 to spend at the newly refurbished Bournemouth store. The better and brighter store features famous label fashion, shoes and accessories for men and women, homeware, kids fashion and toys, all

  • Today’s Tide Times

    LOW WATER TOMORROW Bournemouth 0801 (0.8m) 2025 (1m) Christchurch 0937 (0.8m) 2210 (0.9m) Lymington 0836 (1m) 2100 (1.1m) Poole 0845 (0.8m) 2111 (1.m) Swanage 0754 (1m) 2021 (1.2m) Wareham 0950 (1m) 2211 (1m) HIGH WATER TOMORROW Bournemouth

  • 15 things to do in Dorset this weekend

    1. Take your kids to build a Legosaurus It's the Spirit of Portland Festival, and Portland Museum are running an event on Friday where childen get to create a Jurassic backdrop to go with a  LEGO® model of a dinosaur which they will be able to