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Indi's in Ashley Cross

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Indian restaurant scoops top award

Environmental hub in Durley Chine

Environmental hub in Durley Chine

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Council eco hub sold just £2.9k of vegan food during three seasons

Two men arrested after police seize large samurai swords in West Howe

Two men arrested after police seize large samurai swords in West Howe

Two men arrested after police seize large samurai swords

File image of Indian food

File image of Indian food

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Indian restaurant told to improve by hygiene inspectors

Moon in the Square

Moon in the Square

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The popular town centre pub celebrating its 30th year

There are loads of spots around Dorset that are well-regarded for their roast dinners by readers

There are loads of spots around Dorset that are well-regarded for their roast dinners by readers

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Best spots for a sumptuous roast dinner in Dorset according to our readers

Arts by the Sea has announced its full line-up.

Arts by the Sea has announced its full line-up.

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Full line-up for Bournemouth's Arts by the Sea festival revealed

Just Park confirmed that it was not affiliated with the site in any way and urged customers to

Just Park confirmed that it was not affiliated with the site in any way and urged customers to

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Parking app QR code scam warning for drivers

Bournemouth Air Festival 2024 - Gazelle Squadron

Bournemouth Air Festival 2024 - Gazelle Squadron

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'Enjoyment is now a bad word'

Pur Carn 4 PT 25 7 2004

Pur Carn 4 PT 25 7 2004

Pictures of carnival capers for all to enjoy from 20 years ago - are you in them?

Not sure if you've got a cold, the flu or maybe Covid? Check expert advice according to Pharmacy2U.

Not sure if you've got a cold, the flu or maybe Covid? Check expert advice according to Pharmacy2U.

How to tell if you have Covid, the flu or a common cold according to experts

Burton and Winkton has prepared a new neighbourhood plan.

Burton and Winkton has prepared a new neighbourhood plan.

Local government

Burton and Winkton Parish Council prepare neighbourhood plan

Upton Grange Holiday Cottages exterior pictures

Upton Grange Holiday Cottages exterior pictures

Dorset holiday cottage company honoured for 'outstanding' service

Cherries fall to late defeat against Chelsea after Evanilson misses penalty

Cherries fall to late defeat against Chelsea after Evanilson misses penalty

AFC Bournemouth

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Cherries fall to late defeat against Chelsea after Evanilson misses penalty

News

Teacher and students in a classroom

Teacher and students in a classroom

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Children in Crisis: How the pandemic impacted education in Dorset

People can vote in person, by post or by sending someone in their place. (Danny Lawson/PA)

People can vote in person, by post or by sending someone in their place. (Danny Lawson/PA)

General Election 2024

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Nearly 300 people turned away from polling booths in BCP

Sabaton: The Tour to End All Tours will screen at the Odeon in Bournemouth.

Sabaton: The Tour to End All Tours will screen at the Odeon in Bournemouth.

Bournemouth Odeon to screen full-length Sabaton concert film

Recipients include those on carer’s allowance, pension credit, personal independent payment (PIP)

Recipients include those on carer’s allowance, pension credit, personal independent payment (PIP)

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Calls for the DWP Christmas bonus to be boosted to more than £100

The new Covid XEC variant was first detected in Germany back in June and has now been identified in 15 countries around the world.

The new Covid XEC variant was first detected in Germany back in June and has now been identified in 15 countries around the world.

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New Covid variant 'taking charge' across the world - symptoms to look out for

MVV Environment Ltd's plans for a waste combined heat and power facility at Canford Resource Park off Magna Road in Poole

MVV Environment Ltd's plans for a waste combined heat and power facility at Canford Resource Park off Magna Road in Poole

Local government

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Councillors offered 'fig leaf' deferral over contentious incinerator plans

A dog on Hengistbury Head beach.

A dog on Hengistbury Head beach.

Local government

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BCP Council respond to 'dogs on Blue Flag beaches' petition

Wimborne Food Festival

Wimborne Food Festival

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Streets 'packed' with people gathering to get a taste of Wimborne Food Festival

A man was taken to hospital

A man was taken to hospital

Pedestrian in his 20's taken to hospital with 'serious injuries' following crash

Police have issued an update

Police have issued an update

Body found in search for missing man

Flower memorial in memory of Cameron Hamilton.

Flower memorial in memory of Cameron Hamilton.

'If there had not been a knife present, Cam would still be alive with us today'

A worker at the security company has raised an issue with his company due to the ongoing rise in knife crime across Dorset and the lack of protection workers are offered.

A worker at the security company has raised an issue with his company due to the ongoing rise in knife crime across Dorset and the lack of protection workers are offered.

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Security worker fear for their safety as they call for stab vests

Gary Bushell, Mike Bushell and James Metcalf own Fika, a popular café with a Swedish twist offering coffee, cakes and a community feel.

Gary Bushell, Mike Bushell and James Metcalf own Fika, a popular café with a Swedish twist offering coffee, cakes and a community feel.

Trader of the week

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Swedish cafe donates all earnings to charity

Vicki Slade has urged the government to address the SEND funding crises.

Vicki Slade has urged the government to address the SEND funding crises.

Local government

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Vikki Slade pressures government to act on SEND funding crisis

Sophie Mitchell, Michael Quinn and Ian Lambert

Sophie Mitchell, Michael Quinn and Ian Lambert

Independent shops doing 'exceptionally well'

Firefighter firemen stock fire photo.

Firefighter firemen stock fire photo.

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Fire service workforce shrinks by a quarter

Poppy has been nominated for an award at the Botique Hotelier Awards.

Poppy has been nominated for an award at the Botique Hotelier Awards.

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Bournemouth hotel staff member nominated for hotel awards

Grace Taylor with husband Bob

Grace Taylor with husband Bob

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Amazing Grace: wartime heroine who lied about age to join army turns 100

Sport

Poole Pirates Speedway v Workington Comets in Championship play-off semi-final 1st leg at Wimborne Road.

Pirates beat Workington to qualify for third final this season

AFC Bournemouth v Chelsea at Vitality Stadium.. Referee Anthony Taylor talks tocheklsea goalie Robert Sanchez while Evanilson waits to take the penalty.

AFC Bournemouth v Chelsea at Vitality Stadium.. Referee Anthony Taylor talks tocheklsea goalie Robert Sanchez while Evanilson waits to take the penalty.

AFC Bournemouth

PICTURES: Cherries fall to late defeat against Chelsea

Cherries fall to late defeat against Chelsea after Evanilson misses penalty

Cherries fall to late defeat against Chelsea after Evanilson misses penalty

AFC Bournemouth

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Cherries fall to late defeat against Chelsea after Evanilson misses penalty

Build up as Cherries host Chelsea in late kick off

Build up as Cherries host Chelsea in late kick off

AFC Bournemouth

Cherries lose late at home to Chelsea

Iraola: 'I think we were the better team today, I think we deserved to win.'

Iraola: 'I think we were the better team today, I think we deserved to win.'

AFC Bournemouth

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Iraola: 'I think we were the better team today, I think we deserved to win.'

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National Sport

Harry Brook will lead England in the one-day international series against Australia (Ben Whitley/PA)

Harry Brook will lead England in the one-day international series against Australia (Ben Whitley/PA)

Harry Brook to lead England in one-day international series against Australia

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia, right, and McLaren chief engineer Tom Stallardcelebrate after he won the Formula One Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia, right, and McLaren chief engineer Tom Stallardcelebrate after he won the Formula One Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

McLaren have a good day in Azerbaijan as Max Verstappen bemoans ‘lack of bite’

Matthijs de Ligt put Manchester United ahead at Southampton (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Matthijs de Ligt put Manchester United ahead at Southampton (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Matthijs de Ligt knows the value of Manchester United’s victory at Southampton

Lewis Hamilton will start the race from the pit lane (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Lewis Hamilton will start the race from the pit lane (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Lewis Hamilton to start Azerbaijan GP from pit lane after Mercedes engine change

Lando Norris was eliminated in the first part of qualifying as his title hopes suffered a major blow (David Davies/PA)

Lando Norris was eliminated in the first part of qualifying as his title hopes suffered a major blow (David Davies/PA)

Lando Norris not expecting ‘magical’ Azerbaijan GP result after qualifying 17th

Liverpool manager Arne Slot saw his side beaten by Nottingham Forest (Peter Byrne/PA).

Liverpool manager Arne Slot saw his side beaten by Nottingham Forest (Peter Byrne/PA).

Losing at home to Forest ‘a big setback’, says Liverpool boss Arne Slot

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland (left) is substituted and embraces manager Pep Guardiola during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday August 24, 2024.

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland (left) is substituted and embraces manager Pep Guardiola during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday August 24, 2024.

Erling Haaland’s mental strength impresses Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola

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Business news

Environmental hub in Durley Chine

Environmental hub in Durley Chine

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Council eco hub sold just £2.9k of vegan food during three seasons

Upton Grange Holiday Cottages exterior pictures

Upton Grange Holiday Cottages exterior pictures

Dorset holiday cottage company honoured for 'outstanding' service

Sophie Mitchell, Michael Quinn and Ian Lambert

Sophie Mitchell, Michael Quinn and Ian Lambert

Independent shops doing 'exceptionally well'

Poppy has been nominated for an award at the Botique Hotelier Awards.

Poppy has been nominated for an award at the Botique Hotelier Awards.

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Bournemouth hotel staff member nominated for hotel awards

Street Coffee will serve Turkish coffee and pastries

Street Coffee will serve Turkish coffee and pastries

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New café serving Turkish coffee and pastries set to open in Christchurch

SCHOOLS WARNING – Rob Young, partner at UK top ten accountancy firm Azets, says the government’s decision to impose VAT on private schools could lead to a closure rate of between 10% and 20% within three years, especially outside London and the south

SCHOOLS WARNING – Rob Young, partner at UK top ten accountancy firm Azets, says the government’s decision to impose VAT on private schools could lead to a closure rate of between 10% and 20% within three years, especially outside London and the south

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'Up to 20 per cent' of Dorset private schools could close due to new VAT rules

Do you prefer to pay for your shopping at Lidl with cash or card?

Do you prefer to pay for your shopping at Lidl with cash or card?

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Lidl introduces new self-service till rule for shoppers at some stores

Bournemouth business secures £16.5m investment

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Castlepoint set to welcome new cosmetics and cooking stores

Former Poole Town boss offering UEFA-qualified coaching for schools

Former Poole Town boss offering UEFA-qualified coaching for schools

Former Poole Town boss offering UEFA-qualified coaching for schools

L-R - Kieran birch co-director, Adam Smith, Lewis Cook, James Gura-Lowe.

L-R - Kieran birch co-director, Adam Smith, Lewis Cook, James Gura-Lowe.

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Grade 92 expands barbershop as it opens sixth store

Prama charity shop opens in Winton

Prama charity shop opens in Winton

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The new discount charity shop where nothing is more than £3

(L-R) Steve attended the event with his wife, Tessa.

(L-R) Steve attended the event with his wife, Tessa.

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Fishmongers named the best in Dorset

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Letters

Bournemouth Air Festival 2024 - Gazelle Squadron

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'Enjoyment is now a bad word'

A correspondent has written about the potential outdoor smoking ban. Image: Pixabay

A correspondent has written about the potential outdoor smoking ban. Image: Pixabay

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'Do we really need outdoor smoking ban?'

Sunrise at Bournemouth Pier by Ian Barringer

Sunrise at Bournemouth Pier by Ian Barringer

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'Put memorial plaques on Bournemouth Pier'

Bournemouth Air Festival 2024. Picture: Matt Simpson.

Bournemouth Air Festival 2024. Picture: Matt Simpson.

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'Birds were fine during Bournemouth Air Festival'

Poole Park Whitecliff gates closed Image: Daily Echo

Poole Park Whitecliff gates closed Image: Daily Echo

Local government

'Motorists don't have right to drive through public park'

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Teenager Giselle Prosper was said to be a ‘model pupil’ in a tribute from her school (Jacob King/PA)

Teenager Giselle Prosper was said to be a ‘model pupil’ in a tribute from her school (Jacob King/PA)

Tribute paid to ‘beautiful soul’ who was one of three found dead in flat

Flames and smoke rise from an apartment building in Kharkiv after a Russian aerial bomb attack (Ukrainian presidential press office/AP)

Flames and smoke rise from an apartment building in Kharkiv after a Russian aerial bomb attack (Ukrainian presidential press office/AP)

Couple killed in missile attack on Odesa

The boat got into difficulty off the coast of Ambleteuse, northern France (Alamy/PA)

The boat got into difficulty off the coast of Ambleteuse, northern France (Alamy/PA)

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Eight migrants die trying to cross Channel overnight

Sir Ed Davey said the Lib Dems believe there needs to be ‘reform and investment’ in the NHS (PA)

Sir Ed Davey said the Lib Dems believe there needs to be ‘reform and investment’ in the NHS (PA)

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Davey voices concern at Starmer ‘talking about reform before investment’ in NHS

The fog is expected to make way to sunny weather is most parts on Monday (PA)

The fog is expected to make way to sunny weather is most parts on Monday (PA)

Warm weather forecast for week to come despite fog warning

Shadow home secretary James Cleverly appeared on Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg (Jeff Overs/BBC/PA)

Shadow home secretary James Cleverly appeared on Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg (Jeff Overs/BBC/PA)

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James Cleverly declines to rule out accepting future donations from Frank Hester

The heavy rain has led to flooding in Jesenik, Czech Republic (Petr David Josek/AP)

The heavy rain has led to flooding in Jesenik, Czech Republic (Petr David Josek/AP)

Thousands evacuate amid rising floodwaters in Czech Republic

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