A bitter break up between a millionaire businessman and his fiancée has ended in court following an ugly row involving £5,000 criminal damage to a Mercedes car. Max Walker claimed he was threatened by his ex's brother, Matthew Vowles, who then
TWO people were arrested during a day of action carried out in Boscombe and Pokesdown tackling anti-social behaviour. Operation Benchmark involved the local Neighbourhood Policing Team, the Special Constabulary, British Transport Police and Devon
AN investigation has been launched after a 'sudden death' at a school. Dorset Police and the Health and Safety Executive have launched the joint investigation after a man in his forties died at Sturminster Newton High School on Bath Road on Tuesday
COMMUTERS faced rush hour chaos this morning after rails were switched off due to a person on the lines. Train operators stopped trains running between Southampton and Basingstoke this morning after a trespasser was spotted on the line. It
Firefighters have now left the scene of a major landfill fire that was burning for several days. Seventeen fire crews were called to tackle a landfill fire at Viridor's Trigon site in Wareham on Monday night. The fire involved 10,000 tonnes
BENIK Afobe will have a scan on a knee injury when Cherries return from their pre-season training camp in America. The January signing, who netted four times to help Cherries preserve their Premier League status last season "took a knock" in training
MP Chris Chope has launched a strong attack on Christchurch Council in Parliament over the controversial Highcliffe beach hut saga.The MP criticised the project with TV production company Plum Pictures for being "clouded in secrecy" and potentially
CALLUM Wilson struck twice as Cherries kicked off their pre-season schedule with a 4-0 win over Minnesota United at National Sports Center. A bizarre own goal by Loons keeper Sammy Ndjock and a late strike from Lewis Grabban completed the scoring
LOOK away now, Sammy Ndjock. The Minnesota United goalkeeper appeared untroubled when he collected the ball in his own penalty area in last night's pre-season clash with Cherries. But Ndjock, a Cameroon international, then inexplicably hurled
A FORMER firefighter jailed after his alleged sex attack victim came forward in the wake of the Jimmy Savile affair has had his conviction quashed by leading judges. David Bryant, now 66, of Grove Road East, Christchurch, who was accused of committing
BLONDE hair, plenty of bubblegum pink and, of course, Bruiser Woods – it could only be Legally Blonde The Musical. Winner of seven major awards, including the coveted Best Musical 2011 Olivier Awards, the all-singing, all-dancing romantic comedy
A WOMAN was threatened with a needle while waiting in her car in Bournemouth. Police were called to the street robbery in Holdenhurst Road at 11.30pm on Tuesday night. A spokesperson for Dorset Police said; “The victim, a 28-year-old Wimborne
Poole RNLI lifeboat volunteers have launched 17 times over the past five days. The latest incident yesterday afternoon saw the crew tasked by Solent Coastguard to a report of a capsized jet ski off Branksome, around 2.30pm. The jet ski with
WESTOVER and Bournemouth recently launched their new river quad boat, purchased with a grant awarded by The Steve Bernard Foundation. The boat-naming ceremony took place at the club’s temporary boathouse in Iford, where Tony Bernard unveiled the
EX-CHERRIES assistant Peter Grant reckons Eddie Howe could go straight from his current job to managing England – just not yet. The Celtic legend, who worked with Howe as a player during Sean O’Driscoll’s time in charge, argued the current Cherries boss
TEENAGER Ollie Shrubsole took seven wickets in one innings as he starred for Dorset in the Under-17 County Championship. The Stoborough off-spinner recorded figures of seven for 73 against Berkshire at Wokingham, bowling nine maidens in 26 overs
LEWIS McManus’s heroics proved in vain as Hampshire were condemned to defeat by fellow County Championship Division One strugglers Surrey at the Ageas Bowl yesterday.Poole-born McManus gave Hampshire hope of salvaging a draw after hitting his maiden senior
PURBECK Runners men continued their run of success with a team win at the Maiden Castle Loop in Dorchester.Steven Bridger, Rob Murray and Hamish Murray made up the trio for the seven-mile multi-terrain event, finishing seventh, eighth and 12th, respectively.Bridger
ADVICE was on offer to people thinking of launching their own business when the StartUp Britain bus came to Bournemouth. The campaign to support entrepreneurs published research suggesting there were 1,239 businesses formed in the first six months
A QUIET Bournemouth street was one of the town centre's 'most dangerous' locations in April. Cumnor Road, which lies behind Old Christchurch Road, had the third highest number of crime reports in the area for that month. In total, 19 crimes
CALLS have been made for a referendum in East Dorset so residents can have their say on whether to be part of a 'super council' with Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch. It was revealed last summer that the leaders of Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch
RESIDENTS have been promised an ‘open and transparent’ investigation into the controversial Highcliffe beach huts. A meeting of Christchurch council’s scrutiny committee was told the investigating team would not be afraid to call people before
FURTHER details have emerged of plans to move 999 ambulance dispatchers from the St Leonards call centre site.South Western Ambulance Service (SWAS) said there would be no redundancies nor any reduction in the number of staff in the role - which concerns
A HARD-hitting horror film that savages British drinking culture was premiered just yards from the Bournemouth road where most of it was shot.K-Shop, made by Bournemouth company White Lantern Film, had its local premiere at the Odeon on Westover Road.The
A 13-year-old teen from Ringwood who picked up a wakeboard for the first time three years ago is heading to a national competition.Max Cuckney has been participating in the water sport for the past three years having never previously picked up a wakeboard
KYLE Newman returned to racing following a month on the sidelines before giving his solid outing against Coventry the thumbs up. The Pirates reserve has not raced at all since breaking his collarbone in a high-speed crash at Peterborough. However
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A WOMAN has organised a Poole Harbour cruise for members of the public, with all proceeds going to the family of Bournemouth teenager Jack Gudge. Joanne Bateman, who runs Quayside Emporium, has partnered up with City Cruises for the fundraising
THE legendary 80s electronic duo Pet Shop Boys are to perform in Bournemouth next year. Just as they get ready to perform four sold-out shows this week at the Royal Opera House in London, they have announced they will return to the UK with their
ONE thing I’ve seen recently is how busy everywhere is. With Castlepoint flooded with visitors to the point where parking is arduous and Bournemouth town centre bustling as always. Bournemouth is heaving with shoppers. Boscombe, too, is not
HAVING had day surgery yesterday at Royal Bournemouth Hospital I counted up how many people I had seen leading up to the operation. There were at least six in Poole hospital and at least 10 in Royal Bournemouth Hospital. How can we ever thank
FROM launching water rockets to a virtual lesson in outer space - primary school children from across the New Forest were given a fun day’s introduction to the world of secondary education. The youngsters were attending the annual STEM Day (science
A FLOORER sprayed a former friend in the face with a ‘puppy training aid’ after texting: “Death row. Tick tock, tick tock.” Matthew Pearson, of Ringwood Road in West Moors, attacked Christopher Giblin in a packed pub after the two fell out over
THE death of a woman whose body was discovered at a flat in Boscombe is being treated as ‘unexplained’.Police and paramedics were called to a property in St Clement’s Gardens shortly after 10am on Tuesday. A spokesman for the ambulance service confirmed
PLANS for a commercial and residential development next to Canford Park Arena will be unveiled this week.Residents are invited to attend two public exhibitions outlining the plans for land south of Magna Road, Bearwood, Poole.Barratt Homes, David Wilson
ORGANISERS of the New Forest Show have launched the countdown to this year’s spectacular by unveiling a raft of improvements to the huge arena.The 2015 show featured a dazzling display of horsemanship by the Household Cavalry and attracted a record crowd
SIX weeks of party action kicks off in Poole tonight - with the start of Summer Breeze 2016. Live music, street entertainers and a host of other attractions will be on Poole Quay for the season opener, which concludes with a firework display over
THE Curious Arts Festival has announced new additions to the packed programme of events for July 22-24 at Pylewell Park in the New Forest.Michel Faber, author of the highly acclaimed novel The Crimson and The White, and prize-winning Zimbabwean novelist
MORE than 30,000 people are expected to flock to Bournemouth for the final round of the P1 powerboat racing championships in September.A fleet of eleven powerboats and more than 30 jet ski riders will compete for top honours over the two day event.The
DORSET disability charity Diverse Abilities is urging the public to Do Something Silly For Lily, to help raise the last £35,000 needed to transform its children's respite home.The charity launched the £250,000 Lilypad Appeal last year to totally refurbish
POOLE’S branch of BHS is to close on July 31 with the loss of around 45 jobs. The shop has been a major tenant in the Dolphin Shopping Centre for 16 years. BHS branches had been expected to trade until the end of the summer, but closures are
BOURNEMOUTH Beach is turning into ‘a giant ashtray’, says a marine conservation volunteer. Glass bottles, inflatable swimming rings, plastic food packaging, disposable barbecues and even a pair of shoes were seen dumped in the sand. This comes
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IT’S been an interesting few days for me. My daughter in hospital, cared for by amazing staff most of whom were from different countries than the UK, and then we’ve been out a couple of times and been served by hardworking Polish, Slovakian and
WE HOPE that a new prime minister and cabinet will quickly address the disastrous rape of the country’s green belt currently taking place up and down this land. Councils are being pressurised to build mass developments with scant regard for the
SAMMY JAMES aged 51 of Rockley Road, Hamworthy, Poole, admits to stealing four Rattan chairs to the value of £480 belonging to Hall and Woodhouse at Lytchett Minster on 25/6/16. Also admits to attempting to steal Rattan chairs of unknown value at Lytchett
