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Firefighters extinguished the blaze at around 2am before the police were called to investigate.

Police called to deliberate car fire with 'toxic smell and flames'

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"We can't continue to afford these losses", says restaurant after break-ins

Benjamin Walter died after taking spice in prison

Benjamin Walter died after taking spice in prison

Bournemouth murderer who hid body in suitcase died in prison

Potential staff redundancies loom at BCP day centres

Potential staff redundancies loom at BCP day centres

Jobs and careers

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Potential staff redundancies loom at BCP day centres

Ambulance service file image

Ambulance service file image

Woman found dead at Bournemouth home

Officers were alerted to reports of an altercation in the grounds of St Peters Church in Hinton Road at around 12.55am on August 31.

Officers were alerted to reports of an altercation in the grounds of St Peters Church in Hinton Road at around 12.55am on August 31.

Two men arrested on suspicion of GBH after assault at church

Avoid the area: Multiple road works being carried out on busy Bournemouth road

Avoid the area: Multiple road works being carried out on busy Bournemouth road

Avoid the area: Multiple road works being carried out on busy Bournemouth road

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

Planning and development

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Contentious incinerator plans set for approval

Zoot (middle) with owner of The Downstairs Club, Jerry Stooks (right), and a club helper (left).

Zoot (middle) with owner of The Downstairs Club, Jerry Stooks (right), and a club helper (left).

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Bournemouth musician George 'Zoot' Money dies aged 82

An appeal to build 1700 homes in Alderholt has been rejected.

An appeal to build 1700 homes in Alderholt has been rejected.

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'Huge relief' as appeal to build 1700 homes rejected

Joshie with his family.

Joshie with his family.

Epilepsy sufferer donates thousands to hospital charity through knitting headbands

Traffic in Wallisdown Road

Traffic in Wallisdown Road

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More people now cycle in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

The current rule on restricting dog access to Dorset beaches bans dog walking from May 1 to September 30 every year.

The current rule on restricting dog access to Dorset beaches bans dog walking from May 1 to September 30 every year.

Local government

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Dog charity creates petition to address 'excessive' dog on beaches ban

Valerie has walked from her homke in Alderholt to Poole for charity.

Valerie has walked from her homke in Alderholt to Poole for charity.

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Hospital volunteer faces fear of swimming for charity

News

A man in his 50s was reportedly assaulted at Fez Bar on Seabourne Road at around 12am on August 12.

A man in his 50s was reportedly assaulted at Fez Bar on Seabourne Road at around 12am on August 12.

Man hospitalised for eye socket and cheek injury after assault

Police cars in Albert Road, Bournemouth

Police cars in Albert Road, Bournemouth

Man found dead by police after taking ketamine

An ambulance (Gareth Fuller/PA)

An ambulance (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Weymouth woman found dead in bathroom after taking mix of drugs

Fundraising walk for the Robbie Bowering Brass Class

Fundraising walk for the Robbie Bowering Brass Class

Family honours army musician by forming affordable brass class for children

Illuminate at The Blue Pool. Picture by Shazz Hooper.

Illuminate at The Blue Pool. Picture by Shazz Hooper.

Purbeck, Dorset

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Blue Pool promises 'unforgettable' autumn and winter

From left to right -Benjamin Hayer, Paul Harper, Darren Gilchrist

From left to right -Benjamin Hayer, Paul Harper, Darren Gilchrist

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Three employees take on mountain for charity

South west's biggest model show coming to Dorset this weekend

Grindfest 24 takes place in Christchurch from September 13 to 15

Grindfest 24 takes place in Christchurch from September 13 to 15

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Classic films to be shown on 35mm at film festival this weekend

Fairway Caravan Park in Bournemouth.

Fairway Caravan Park in Bournemouth.

Bournemouth holiday park emerged from a former gipsy encampment

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'

Oceanarium in Bournemouth Image: Daily Echo

Oceanarium in Bournemouth Image: Daily Echo

'Oceanariums should be relegated to history books'

Sir Keir Starmer sees off backbench rebellion in winter fuel allowance vote

Sir Keir Starmer sees off backbench rebellion in winter fuel allowance vote

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Sir Keir Starmer sees off backbench rebellion in winter fuel allowance vote

Sport

Non-League Football

Wimborne secure all three points against Hungerford in entertaining clash

Wimborne Town make the short trip to AFC Totton this evening with a 7:45 kick off.

Wimborne Town make the short trip to AFC Totton this evening with a 7:45 kick off.

Non-League Football

Wimborne face tough test in away clash at Totton

Poole Town Ladies unlucky in defeat to Forest Green Rovers

Poole Town Ladies unlucky in defeat to Forest Green Rovers

Non-League Football

Poole Town Ladies unlucky in defeat to Forest Green Rovers

Swanage Town and Herston FC appoint new manager

Harry Fairchild

Harry Fairchild

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Wimborne end season with comprehensive win just missing out on title

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National Sport

Lawrence Stroll (right) believes he has a ‘bargain’ in Adrian Newey (left) (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Lawrence Stroll (right) believes he has a ‘bargain’ in Adrian Newey (left) (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Adrian is a bargain – Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll hails Newey acquisition

File photo dated 22-09-2023 of Durham and England bowler Brydon Carse, who has been banned from all cricket for 16 months, with 13 months of the ban suspended for two years, following an anti-corruption investigation, the Cricket Regulator has announced.

File photo dated 22-09-2023 of Durham and England bowler Brydon Carse, who has been banned from all cricket for 16 months, with 13 months of the ban suspended for two years, following an anti-corruption investigation, the Cricket Regulator has announced.

Brydon Carse named in England squad for Test series against Pakistan

Jack Draper struggled physically during his US Open loss to Jannik Sinner (Julia Nikhinson/AP)

Jack Draper struggled physically during his US Open loss to Jannik Sinner (Julia Nikhinson/AP)

GB to assess Jack Draper fitness for Davis Cup opener after US Open exertions

The emergence of Gus Atkinson (second right) and Jamie Smith (far right) were two positives for England (Nick Potts/PA)

The emergence of Gus Atkinson (second right) and Jamie Smith (far right) were two positives for England (Nick Potts/PA)

What have England learned from their Test summer?

Jamie Smith has impressed for England (Nick Potts/PA)

Jamie Smith has impressed for England (Nick Potts/PA)

Jamie Smith already eyeing next winter’s Ashes after strong start to Test career

Design great Adrian Newey has joined Aston Martin (Handout photo provided by Aston Martin)

Design great Adrian Newey has joined Aston Martin (Handout photo provided by Aston Martin)

Design great Adrian Newey targets F1 world title after joining Aston Martin

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers tries to scramble from San Francisco 49ers defensive end Leonard Floyd and defensive end Nick Bosa before being sacked (Godofredo A Vasquez/AP)

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers tries to scramble from San Francisco 49ers defensive end Leonard Floyd and defensive end Nick Bosa before being sacked (Godofredo A Vasquez/AP)

San Francisco 49ers prevent winning return to action for Aaron Rodgers

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Business news

Bournemouth Airport

Bournemouth Airport

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Bournemouth Airport among top 10 in the UK, new survey says

Bournemouth town hall

Bournemouth town hall

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Council spent £5.3m setting up and closing down FuturePlaces

Jeremy Clarkson with a pint of Hawkstone.

Jeremy Clarkson with a pint of Hawkstone.

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Pub offers free pints of Jeremy Clarkson's beer

Philip Skorochod, franchise owner of Martin & Co Bournemouth

Philip Skorochod, franchise owner of Martin & Co Bournemouth

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Estate agents acquires Bournemouth business following owner's semi-retirement

(L-R) Simon and Miroslav have partnered to open Blynd Tiger.

(L-R) Simon and Miroslav have partnered to open Blynd Tiger.

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New speakeasy bar wants to become the art hub of Bournemouth

The Cornish Bakery has reopened in Lymington.

The Cornish Bakery has reopened in Lymington.

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Bakery starts 'official restart' to improve business

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The Body Shop in Poole 'to stay open' as chain rescued in deal

Cafe Velo, Ringwood

Cafe Velo, Ringwood

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Cycling cafe closes down after six years

Revival Wellness Cafe in Old Christchurch Road

Revival Wellness Cafe in Old Christchurch Road

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New Dubai, London and Paris-inspired cafe to open in Bournemouth town centre

Mandy Pike, owner

Mandy Pike, owner

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The storage company offering 'businesses in a box'

Artists' drawing of The Ivy in Bournemouth

Artists' drawing of The Ivy in Bournemouth

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New details revealed about The Ivy - including 120 jobs up for grabs

Tony Freshwater and his partner Becky have announced they are the new owners of the pub.

Tony Freshwater and his partner Becky have announced they are the new owners of the pub.

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Pub with history of anti-social behaviour reopens with new owners

New signage put up for Greggs in Bournemouth.

New signage put up for Greggs in Bournemouth.

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Store to close for good this weekend (but another is opening soon)

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Letters

Poole Park Whitecliff gates closed Image: Daily Echo

Local government

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

Oceanarium in Bournemouth Image: Daily Echo

Oceanarium in Bournemouth Image: Daily Echo

'Oceanariums should be relegated to history books'

Devon County Council has welcomed a government report calling for a nationwide ban on pavement parking Picture: PIXABAY

Devon County Council has welcomed a government report calling for a nationwide ban on pavement parking Picture: PIXABAY

Local government

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'Bad pavements are a real pain'

Bournemouth Pier at sunrise by Susan Harvey of the Dorset Camera Club

Bournemouth Pier at sunrise by Susan Harvey of the Dorset Camera Club

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'Tourist tax fee would be a bargain'

Bournemouth Air Festival 2024 - AeroSuperBatics Wingwalkers

Bournemouth Air Festival 2024 - AeroSuperBatics Wingwalkers

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'Well done on successful air festival'

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Steve Dymond appeared on the Jeremy Kyle Show in May 2019 (ITV/PA)

Steve Dymond appeared on the Jeremy Kyle Show in May 2019 (ITV/PA)

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Jeremy Kyle ‘exonerated’ as coroner clears show of blame over man’s death

A scheme requiring people visiting the UK without a visa to pay £10 will be expanded to include travellers from most countries from November, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced (Liam McBurney/PA)

A scheme requiring people visiting the UK without a visa to pay £10 will be expanded to include travellers from most countries from November, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced (Liam McBurney/PA)

Scheme charging people £10 to visit UK to be expanded from November

Lady Justice Thirlwall will chair the inquiry at Liverpool Town Hall (Peter Byrne/PA)

Lady Justice Thirlwall will chair the inquiry at Liverpool Town Hall (Peter Byrne/PA)

Case of killer nurse Beverly Allitt was part of Lucy Letby’s training, inquiry told

Steve Dymond appearing on The Jeremy Kyle Show (ITV/PA)

Steve Dymond appearing on The Jeremy Kyle Show (ITV/PA)

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Coroner clears The Jeremy Kyle Show of blame for man’s death

US secretary of state Antony Blinken, left, and Foreign Secretary David Lammy were speaking at a joint press conference in London (Alberto Pezzali/PA)

US secretary of state Antony Blinken, left, and Foreign Secretary David Lammy were speaking at a joint press conference in London (Alberto Pezzali/PA)

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Joint US-UK trip to Ukraine announced as Iran set to face further sanctions

Hundreds of prisoners are being freed early (Jeff Moore/PA)

Hundreds of prisoners are being freed early (Jeff Moore/PA)

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Jail overcrowding crisis could see prisoners freed early staying in hotels

An Israeli strike on a crowded tent camp housing Palestinians displaced by the war in Gaza killed at least 19 people and injured 60 others early on Tuesday, Palestinian officials said (Abdel Kareem Hana/AP)

An Israeli strike on a crowded tent camp housing Palestinians displaced by the war in Gaza killed at least 19 people and injured 60 others early on Tuesday, Palestinian officials said (Abdel Kareem Hana/AP)

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At least 19 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza tent camp, say Palestinians

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