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Ozan Kulaksiz and Onur Guvenc

Restaurant forced to close amid 'challenging times' for town centre

Flowers placed for man in 60s who died in rush hour crash

Flowers placed for man in 60s who died in rush hour crash

'Distinctive' off-road vehicle snatched from address

'Distinctive' off-road vehicle snatched from address

Peter Hector, 64 owner of All Hail Ale

Thieves smash into pub, break CCTV, and steal cash meant for children

Ringwood Brewery is set to close in January.

Brewery makes 'difficult decision' to close

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Flooding is expected on the Stour (photo: Colin Lennox-Gordon)

Live Flooding expected in rivers across BCP and Dorset - updates

Dangerous dog causing 14 wounds to man’s arm will not be destroyed (file photo)

Dangerous dog that attacked a man causing 14 wounds will not be destroyed

Poole Hill Brewery

Bournemouth brewery secures deal to supply nearly 5,000 pubs and bars

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The cracked rail at Brockenhurst level crossing

Road closed as 'urgent repairs' made to cracked railway line

Yet another high street bank announces it will close early next year

Yet another high street bank announces it will close early next year

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The Boathouse in Christchurch

Restaurant's plans to expand outdoor seating area halted by council

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Harry Redknapp before the Soccer Aid for UNICEF match at The London Stadium, London.

Harry Redknapp says he ‘won the lottery’ in life

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Morebus crowned UK's bus operator of the year

Morebus crowned UK's bus operator of the year

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News

Alder Road, Poole

Window and car damaged during attempted break-in

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Stephanie Hodgkinson

Jury still out in Bournemouth murder trial

The menorah at Bournemouth pier after it was lit in 2021.

Massive menorah to be lit over Bournemouth pier at annual Hanukkah event

Talbot village montage.

Philanthropy and a dream - this is how Talbot Village came to be

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Bournemouth Schools Music Association: Annual Carol Festival in 2003.

Around 600 Bournemouth youngsters took part in Christmas carol concert

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Indian restaurant rated highly by inspectors following revisit

Indian restaurant rated highly by inspectors following revisit

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Social media agency reveal 'exciting' rebrand after seven years of business

Social media agency reveal 'exciting' rebrand after seven years of business

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‘Talented’ elderly woman raises over £400 from embroidery

Housebound elderly woman raises over £400 from 'beautiful' embroidery

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Water firm plants more than 2,000 trees

Water firm plants more than 2,000 trees

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Aerial photos show flooding in Stratton

Dramatic aerial photos show flooding from River Frome

Fireworks at a previous Victorious Festival

All four headliners for Victorious Festival 2024 revealed

Local newspaper editors are calling on the BBC to abandon its plans to roll out local news websites in areas already served by independent publishers

Opinion BBC now a threat to all local newspapers

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Main road closed in Poole after rush hour crash - updates

Road reopens after man dies in crash - updates

Man dies after crash with parked car during Poole rush hour

Man dies after crash with parked car during rush hour

Do you recognise this man?

'Significant' damage caused to social club during botched break-in

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'People have died': Police give shock health warning after seizing NOS

'People have died': Police give shock health warning after laughing gas find

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Bypass car park by Waitrose

Residents to be consulted on sale of supermarket car park

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Wooden plant pots have been installed at Keyhole Bridge near Poole Park after damage was caused to the existing plastic bollards by a vehicle

Cyclist declares 'common sense has prevailed' over Keyhole Bridge

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Ken Parke - managing director of Ken Parke Planning Consultancy (KPPC) Ltd

Serious shortage of housing' in BCP area

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Bonkers! Headline act for SandFest 2024 announced

Dizzee Rascal announced as headline act for SandFest 2024

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Clockhouse Inn, Chideock

'Great sadness' as much-loved pub closes down

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Nearly 70 vehicles pulled over by police during morning crackdown

Nearly 70 vehicles pulled over by police during morning crackdown

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70 to 80 mature cannabis plants seized from an address on Holdenhurst Road.

Over 70 cannabis plants seized by Dorset Police in drugs raid

Alberto Fioletti

Bournemouth murder trial: Jury sent out to begin deliberations

Sport

Ryan Christie and Odsonne Edouard enjoyed success together at Celtic

Christie wary of threat from ‘flying’ former Celtic teammate

Cherries have picked up seven points from their past three matches

‘Take profit’ – Iraola keen for Cherries to maximise ‘good moment’ with more wins

Cherries head coach Andoni Iraola has provided a team news update

Iraola to make late calls on unwell players ahead of Crystal Palace trip

Roy Hodgson began his managerial career six years before Andoni Iraola was born

Iraola: It will be a pleasure to face Roy Hodgson

Andoni Iraola has steered Cherries to 10 points from the last 15 on offer

Andoni Iraola details substitution reasoning during Cherries' draw with Aston Villa

Cherries development squad will play some games at Vitality Stadium, but are largely based at New Cuthbury this term

Iraola impressed by young Cherries' unbeaten streak in maiden Category Two season

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Lewis Cook, left, helped Cherries to a draw against Aston Villa

INTERVIEW Disappointed Cook feels point against Villa could prove ‘massive’

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Jurgen Klopp, left, has been talking about Trent Alexander-Arnold (Peter Byrne/PA)

He will play where it is best for us – Jurgen Klopp on Trent Alexander-Arnold

Pep Guardiola has led Manchester City to three successive Premier League titles (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola: I feel Manchester City are going to win the Premier League again

Kevin Sinfield during his Dublin ultra-marathon (Niall Carson/PA)

Kevin Sinfield praised as ‘inspiration’ on day five of ultra-marathon challenge

Chris Wilder is back in charge of Sheffield United (PA)

Chris Wilder feels back to his best as he starts second Sheffield United spell

Match-going fans must benefit from the Premier League’s record-breaking TV deal, the FSA has said (Barrington Coombs/PA)

FSA urges Premier League to ‘make sure supporters rewarded’ by record TV deal

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Ozan Kulaksiz and Onur Guvenc

Restaurant forced to close amid 'challenging times' for town centre

Ringwood Brewery is set to close in January.

Brewery makes 'difficult decision' to close

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Poole Hill Brewery

Bournemouth brewery secures deal to supply nearly 5,000 pubs and bars

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Yet another high street bank announces it will close early next year

Yet another high street bank announces it will close early next year

17

Morebus crowned UK's bus operator of the year

Morebus crowned UK's bus operator of the year

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Social media agency reveal 'exciting' rebrand after seven years of business

Social media agency reveal 'exciting' rebrand after seven years of business

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Clockhouse Inn, Chideock

'Great sadness' as much-loved pub closes down

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Letters

Bournemouth railway station

'Train service is not fit for purpose'

Poole Stadium Image: Daily Echo

'What's happening with Poole Stadium?'

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National News

Brianna Ghey (Family handout/Cheshire Police/PA)

Trans teenager Brianna’s injuries not survivable, pathologist tells court

Thames Water said it was co-operating with Ofwat (Nicholas T Ansell/PA)

Thames Water asked to explain how dividend does not break Ofwat rules

Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron took questions from peers for the first time on Tuesday (Dan Kitwood/PA)

UK and Greece still have strong relationship despite Marbles row – Lord Cameron

The scene on Moy Road in the village of Aberfan, Merthyr, South Wales (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Man held on suspicion of attempted murder after ‘pregnant’ woman stabbed

The changes will force some families to make tough choices, said a woman whose husband is Turkish (Alamy/PA)

Families will feel forced to make horrible decisions, charity worker says

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Junior doctors in England are to stage the longest strike in NHS history after talks between their union and the Government broke down (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Junior doctors to stage longest strike in NHS history after talks break down

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William with Dave Martin (Andy Parsons/Big Issue/PA)

William joins Big Issue seller in London again

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