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(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

Pub told 'improvement necessary' by inspectors

Pub told 'improvement necessary' by inspectors

Pub told 'improvement necessary' by inspectors

Bournemouth beach at dusk

Bournemouth beach at dusk

Cultural attractions

Bournemouth beach bonfire to go ahead despite not everyone understanding it

The Cornish Bakery has reopened in Lymington.

The Cornish Bakery has reopened in Lymington.

Lymington bakery starts 'official restart' to improve business

The Moortown lane development will go to committee after it has been delayed.

The Moortown lane development will go to committee after it has been delayed.

Planning and development

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Plans for 450 homes in Ringwood heads to committee for decision

Daytime closures of A35 to start next week

Daytime closures of A35 to start next week

Daytime closures of A35 to start next week

Protesters held an eight hour demonstration outside the Oceanarium

Protesters held an eight hour demonstration outside the Oceanarium

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Calls made to shut down Oceanarium - as figures show 3,500 deaths

Asda petrol station

Asda petrol station

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Huge police presence at petrol station as 'man seen with knife'

Adams T3, 563, approaching Harmans Cross station on the Swanage Railway.

Adams T3, 563, approaching Harmans Cross station on the Swanage Railway.

Three popular events cancelled amid heavy rainfall

Cafe Velo, Ringwood

Cafe Velo, Ringwood

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Cycling cafe closes down after six years

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

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Another month of roadworks: 'This hell has gone on daily for far too long'

Heavy rain is forecast for BCP

Heavy rain is forecast for BCP

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Hour-by-hour forecast as weather warning issued for BCP

Car boot sale cancelled after warning is issued

Car boot sale cancelled after warning is issued

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Car boot sale cancelled after warning is issued

News

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning

Met Office issues heavy rain warning for BCP

Millie Earl, BCP Council's new leader

Millie Earl, BCP Council's new leader

Local government

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Council now waiting on government for all-clear on best value notice

Poole Park Whitecliff gates closed

Poole Park Whitecliff gates closed

Local government

Legal action launched for second time on Poole Park decision

Poole Magistrates' Court

Poole Magistrates' Court

In The Dock: Assaults, thefts and drug drivers

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

Chestnut Nursery, Haskins and Canford Magna are among the highest-rated garden centres in and around the BCP area

Chestnut Nursery, Haskins and Canford Magna are among the highest-rated garden centres in and around the BCP area

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5 of the best garden centres to visit around Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Lot 103 - Escombe, 1 Spencer Road, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7ET - Clive Emson Auctioneers - auction ending September 18 2024

Lot 103 - Escombe, 1 Spencer Road, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7ET - Clive Emson Auctioneers - auction ending September 18 2024

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Canford Cliffs apartment to be auctioned this month

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Popular seafood festival to return to Poole Quay this month

Mandy Pike, owner

Mandy Pike, owner

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The storage company offering 'businesses in a box'

The 1924 Rolls-Royce

The 1924 Rolls-Royce

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1924 Rolls-Royce which featured in Peaky Blinders to be auctioned

2 Jubilee Gardens

2 Jubilee Gardens

Local government

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Home forced to close by council

Gavin Adams Deen Van Meer

Gavin Adams Deen Van Meer

REVIEW: Disney's Aladdin Mayflower Theatre, Southampton

Sport

Bournemouth Rugby Club Chairman Phil Sinkinson with Stuart Gallagher Rugby Community Manager

Bournemouth Rugby Club elects former diplomat as new chairman

Will Croker Bournemouth Rugby Club Director of Rugby with coaching staff and players

Will Croker Bournemouth Rugby Club Director of Rugby with coaching staff and players

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Excitement for coming season at rugby club as new project begins

Poole Town travel to Swindon Supermarine for the third meeting between the two sides this week.

Poole Town travel to Swindon Supermarine for the third meeting between the two sides this week.

Non-League Bradford football

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Poole travel to Swindon and Wimborne host Hungerford: Non-league preview

Poole Town U18s progressed through to the next round of the FA Youth Cup against Millbrook

Poole Town U18s progressed through to the next round of the FA Youth Cup against Millbrook

Non-League Football

Young Dolphins comfortably through to next round of cup with 8-2 win

Event to celebrate volunteers after tennis club member wins title at Wimbledon

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National Sport

Aryna Sabalenka is the US Open champion (Seth Wenig/AP)

Aryna Sabalenka is the US Open champion (Seth Wenig/AP)

US Open day 13: Taylor Fritz looks for US Open glory against Jannik Sinner

Aryna Sabalenka is the US Open champion for the first time (Frank Franklin II/AP)

Aryna Sabalenka is the US Open champion for the first time (Frank Franklin II/AP)

‘It means a lot’ – Aryna Sabalenka achieves redemption with US Open win

Aryna Sabalenka earned her New York redemption by winning the US Open (Frank Franklin II/AP)

Aryna Sabalenka earned her New York redemption by winning the US Open (Frank Franklin II/AP)

Aryna Sabalenka earns US Open redemption as she beats Jessica Pegula in final

Great Britain’s Hannah Cockroft celebrating gold in the women’s 800m T34 final (ParalympicsGB/PA)

Great Britain’s Hannah Cockroft celebrating gold in the women’s 800m T34 final (ParalympicsGB/PA)

Hannah Cockroft eases to her ninth Paralympic title in women’s T34 800m final

The United States got the better of Great Britain in the Paralympic men’s wheelchair basketball final (Adam Davy/PA)

The United States got the better of Great Britain in the Paralympic men’s wheelchair basketball final (Adam Davy/PA)

Great Britain take silver as United States retain wheelchair basketball title

England secured a 2-0 Nations League victory over the Republic of Ireland in Lee Carsley’s first match as interim manager (Evan Treacy/PA)

England secured a 2-0 Nations League victory over the Republic of Ireland in Lee Carsley’s first match as interim manager (Evan Treacy/PA)

Declan Rice and Jack Grealish return to haunt Republic of Ireland in England win

Garry Richardson’s remarkable 50 years at the BBC comes to an end on Friday (BBC Handout/PA)

Garry Richardson’s remarkable 50 years at the BBC comes to an end on Friday (BBC Handout/PA)

Tea with Clough to Centre Court with Clinton – Garry Richardson set for farewell

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Business news

(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.

Lymington bakery starts 'official restart' to improve business

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)

Six of the best places you can go to eat and drink on Poole Quay

Six of the best places you can go to eat and drink on Poole Quay

Six of the best places you can go to eat and drink on Poole Quay

Post in Bournemouth.

Post in Bournemouth.

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Popular Bournemouth bar announces shock closure after two years

The Oriel Restaurant has been nominated for a tourism award.

The Oriel Restaurant has been nominated for a tourism award.

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Poole Quay restaurant nominated for tourism business of the year

The privately-owned Stanwell House Hotel in Lymington

The privately-owned Stanwell House Hotel in Lymington

'I'm thrilled to take the reins': New boss appointed at luxury hotel

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Letters

Bournemouth Air Festival 2024 - AeroSuperBatics Wingwalkers

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'Well done on successful air festival'

Branksome Dene Chine and Canford Cliffs Beach.

Branksome Dene Chine and Canford Cliffs Beach.

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'Walkway to beach is a state'

Bournemouth Air Festival 2024 - Gazelle Squadron. Picture by Rob Fleming

Bournemouth Air Festival 2024 - Gazelle Squadron. Picture by Rob Fleming

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'Perhaps we should ban Christmas next'

Local health bosses welcome tougher smoking laws Image: Pixabay

Local health bosses welcome tougher smoking laws Image: Pixabay

National government

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'Don't drive smokers underground'

Undated handout photo issued by the Royal Mint of the new pressing of the one pound coin bearing King Charles III's official portrait at the Royal Mint in Llantrisant, South Wales. This week, the first £1 coin bearing the King's official coin portrait

Undated handout photo issued by the Royal Mint of the new pressing of the one pound coin bearing King Charles III's official portrait at the Royal Mint in Llantrisant, South Wales. This week, the first £1 coin bearing the King's official coin portrait

Local government

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'Very disappointed I couldn't use cash to pay to park'

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National News

A statutory public inquiry examining the deaths of almost 2,000 mental health patients in Essex is to begin on Monday (Melanie Leahy/PA)

A statutory public inquiry examining the deaths of almost 2,000 mental health patients in Essex is to begin on Monday (Melanie Leahy/PA)

Statutory public inquiry to begin examining 2,000 mental health patient deaths

A collection of British newspapers (Peter Byrne/PA)

A collection of British newspapers (Peter Byrne/PA)

What the papers say – September 8

The King following the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during the ceremonial procession for her state funeral (Stephane De Sakutin/PA)

The King following the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during the ceremonial procession for her state funeral (Stephane De Sakutin/PA)

King’s time of reflection on anniversary of Queen’s death after challenging year

An artist’s impression of ESA satellite Salsa re-entering Earth after 24 years in space (ESA/David Ducross)

An artist’s impression of ESA satellite Salsa re-entering Earth after 24 years in space (ESA/David Ducross)

Salsa’s final bow: European satellite set for a fiery return to Earth

More heavy showers are forecast across southern areas throughout Sunday (Yui Mok/PA)

More heavy showers are forecast across southern areas throughout Sunday (Yui Mok/PA)

Thundery showers to continue across already sodden southern half of UK

Marion Turner (right) pictured with her mother Martha Gaskell (Martha Gaskell/PA)

Marion Turner (right) pictured with her mother Martha Gaskell (Martha Gaskell/PA)

Bereaved mother hopes inquiry into mental health deaths will bring change

Members of royal household staff post a notice on the gates of the Buckingham Palace in London announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth II (Victoria Jones/PA)

Members of royal household staff post a notice on the gates of the Buckingham Palace in London announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth II (Victoria Jones/PA)

How the day Charles became King played out following Elizabeth II’s death

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