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Finn Hobson was hit in a 'hit and run' on St Michael's Roundabout in Bournemouth.

Man's wrist 'smashed like a porcelain plate' in 'hit and run'

Sex toys on aisle five in Tesco

Father had 'uncomfortable' conversation with son after seeing sex toy in Tesco

Judith Kelly was found in a woodland close to her home after reported missing (file photo)

'Keen walker’ found dead in woodland after being reported missing

Snow may come in parts of Dorset tomorrow morning

First snow of season could arrive in Dorset tomorrow morning, expert says

De Mauley Road in Canford Cliffs has been named on a list of the 50 best streets to live in in Britain.

Poole road one of 'best to live on in Britain'

Residents object to the proposed plans

Residents rally against developer's 'frightening' expansion plans

The Branksome Triangle site.

'Travellers have been here for 600 years' says group advocate after site plans

Residents rally against a proposed felling of a sycamore tree in Wareham

'Our own Sycamore Gap': Fierce opposition to proposed tree felling

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Homeless people in BCP set to benefit from £9.9 million in funding

Homeless people in BCP set to benefit from £9.9million in funding

Tracy Lewis with 8 of her daughters

'Dorset's biggest family' comes together for huge celebration

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REVIEW: Bournemouth locals hit the slopes at Picnic on the Piste

REVIEW: Bournemouth locals hit the slopes at Picnic on the Piste

'Social media has too much influence'

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A letter write has said Christmas is a time for selflessness and love

'Christmas is a time for selflessness and love'

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Julia's House Choir members from L-R: David Hutchings, Clairelouise Moore and Martin Edwards with Ebony and Josh, Julia's House Ambassadors

Pop star to feature on Christmas single to help seriously ill children

Trevor Northcott

Dorset bodybuilder shows 'age is just a number' after winning titles

Are double decker buses easier to drive on our roads than a Ferrari?

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The final CrossCountry HST passes Corfe Castle, Tuesday 26 September 2023

Train operator and magazine raise nearly £65,000 as it retires fleet

Visitors at Adventure Valley.

Visitors praise Adventure Park extension at Dorset country park

Nearly £200k to protect ecosystem in Studland Bay

Nearly £200k to protect ecosystem in Studland Bay

Poole-based cloud accounting software firm scoops double awards

Poole-based cloud accounting software firm scoops double awards

Poole Waste Not Want Not has received National Lottery funding.

Supermarket working 'tirelessly' to help support families

The Daily Echo on Richmond Hill

Want to send us a letter for publication? here's how to do it

David Robinson visited the Ageas Bowl

Care home resident bowled over after visit to international cricket ground

Dylan Rees-Coshan and Zara Sosic attended a debate at the House of Commons

Two BCP MYPs attend "important" debate in House of Commons

House cordoned off after man found dead

House cordoned off after man found dead

Road closed after overturned car in Merley

Road closed and air ambulance called after car overturns

The Branksome Triangle site.

Anger over plans for 'inappropriate' traveller site in Poole

Tariq (right) with Usman (left)

Co-op and charity shop to close and be replaced by new food outlet

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Carol Talbot (left) and Louisa Bearne (right) by the rubbish pile

'Disgusting rat problem' as apartment block goes two months without bin collection

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Drivers warned of traffic delays across county

Drivers warned of traffic delays across county

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Gerrard Hayes and Jackie Bonham

Residents ‘abandoned’ after police close investigation of destroyed woodland

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Police want to identify these women

Police search for two women after £600 of glasses stolen from Boots

Henry Feilden with his fellow Come Dine With Me competitors in 2016, Pippa Latimer-Harris, Ady Hough and Jackie Hartless with Pippa's dog, Monty.

Vet to bid fond farewell as he hangs up stethoscope after 25 years at practice

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Tesco in New Milton. Police stock image.

Trio to appear in court after more than £400 of groceries 'shoplifted' from Aldi

A couple who fought to build an eco house in Brockenhurst have been refused planning permission

Couple lose fight to build eco house in New Forest village

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Browns of Bournemouth and Vintage Paradise have closed

Two Bournemouth shops close six months after voicing struggles

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Kamil Skalczynski and Natalia Stawicka have reflected on Art Sushi receiving national recognition.

Chef says he is excited that his restaurant brings people to Bournemouth

Sport

Interview

Marcus Tavernier feels that Cherries are grasping the demands of Andoni Iraola's way of playing

Tavernier: Cherries starting to truly understand demands of Iraola's playing style

Andoni Iraola believes individuals can only shine during strong team performances

Iraola: Strong team performances will allow individuals to 'shine' for Cherries

Interview

Marcus Tavernier was at the double for Cherries in Yorkshire

Interview Tavernier disappointed to miss out on hat-trick at Blades but happy with double haul

Marcus Tavernier opened scores for Cherries

Iraola: Key to victory at Sheffield United was to grab first goal

Boubacar Kamara has picked up five yellows already this term

Midfielder Kamara banned for Villa's trip to Cherries this weekend

Eberechi Eze (bottom) receives treatment for his injury

Palace set to be without two key players for next week's clash with Cherries

Redknapp pictured in attendance at Cherries' EFL Cup clash with Liverpool earlier this season

Redknapp hails 'superb' Tavernier performance against Sheffield United

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National Sport

Noa-Lynn van Hueven became the first female trans player to feature in a televised match earlier this year (Taylor Lanning/PDC/PA)

Darts helping Noa-Lynn van Leuven to dream again after transition

Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe, centre, was left furious by the controversial penalty which cost his side victory in Paris (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Eddie Howe ‘hugely frustrated’ as Newcastle denied win by controversial penalty

Andy Murray helped Great Britain to victory in the Davis Cup (Andrew Milligan/PA)

On this day in 2015: Great Britain end long wait for Davis Cup win

Phil Foden, left, inspired Manchester City’s fightback (David Davies/PA)

First half was the worst I’ve seen us – Phil Foden savours thrilling fightback

Spain won the World Cup in front of a 75,000-plus crowd in Sydney (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Deloitte predicts global revenues for women’s elite sport will top £1bn in 2024

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Business news

Poole-based cloud accounting software firm scoops double awards

Poole-based cloud accounting software firm scoops double awards

Tariq (right) with Usman (left)

Co-op and charity shop to close and be replaced by new food outlet

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Browns of Bournemouth and Vintage Paradise have closed

Two Bournemouth shops close six months after voicing struggles

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Director Terry Marsh (right) of Hyperion Hot Tubs

Hot tub company celebrates 'exciting' new partnership

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Tops Day Nurseries

Childcare provider listed among the top apprenticeship employers

JD eCommerce pick up ‘Food and Drink Ecommerce Website of the Year’

Team recognised for work behind coffee business’ 'blockbusting' new website

Kelly Greig, Partner at Steele Raymond

Law firm says Autumn Statement is 'safe' and a 'missed opportunity'

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Letters

The Daily Echo on Richmond Hill

Want to send us a letter for publication? here's how to do it

A letter writer says the state of the roads across BCP are getting worse

'Potholes across BCP are getting worse and worse'

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National News

Palestinian Lamis Abu Arkoub was released from prison by Israel, in the West Bank town of Ramallah (AP)

Mediators look to extend truce in Gaza on final day

One of Fink’s photos (Larry Fink/Courtesy Robert Mann Gallery via AP)

Acclaimed US photographer Larry Fink dies aged 82

Scotland, northern England warned to brace for ice and snow as temperatures drop (Kate Jamieson, PA)

Scotland, England, Ireland brace for ice and snow as temperatures drop

The Elgin Marbles are in the British Museum (PA)

‘History and justice’ on side of Greek claim to Elgin Marbles, says minister

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The activist Grandma Wong protested outside the West Kowloon courts (AP)

Hong Kong Court hears final arguments in trial of pro-democracy activists

Dame Priti Patel argued the government needs to act over trade barriers in the Irish Sea (PA)

Dame Priti Patel: Government ‘needs to act’ over EU control in Northern Ireland

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Claims by the head of the Metropolitan Police that firearms officers would rather face terrorists than gangland criminals have been criticised by the head of the charity, Inquest (John Stillwell/PA)

Charity head condemns police chief’s ‘inflammatory’ comments on armed officers

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