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Jason Williams, of Dean Villas, Knowle, near Fareham, jailed for drink-driving and crashing on the A31 near Stoney Cross.

Drink driver went wrong way down A31 and crashed into oncoming car while his two kids were in the back seat

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The names of all drunk-drivers who have appeared before the courts in December

Named: Every drink-driver to appear before magistrates in December

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The case was heard by magistrates

'I've not been done before and that's not bad at nearly 60', drink-driver tells court

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Drink driver went wrong way down A31 and crashed into oncoming car while his two kids were in the back seat
Named: Every drink-driver to appear before magistrates in December
'I've not been done before and that's not bad at nearly 60', drink-driver tells court

Knife crime increases in Dorset (and nearly four in 10 incidents happen in Bournemouth)

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Mystery surrounding 'leak' that has closed leisure complex car park for seven weeks

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"Eyesore" plans for Costa Coffee in Christchurch car park are rejected

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Christchurch MP Sir Chris Chope faces deselection by local Tories after FGM bill controversy

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Man stole laptop from Cosy Club after putting it down his trousers

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Young disabled man assaulted by three men in Bournemouth convenience store

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Primary school in Blandford told to improve by Ofsted inspectors

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PICTURES: Homeowners show off their own 'secret' air raid shelters after Bournemouth man discovers one buried in his back garden

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£381,000 project to refurbish popular paddling pool at Hamworthy Park gets under way

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Bournemouth primary school placed in special measures after being rated Inadequate

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Six things you need to know if you're going on a speed awareness course

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Inmate who used sock filled with pool balls to smash windows injured prison officer, court hears

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New Lidl store planned in Bournemouth (and it's a stone's throw from the big Asda)

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Poole primary schools get £33,000 towards new bikes and cycle storage

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Schoolboy travels to Romania with FOUR suitcases of football boots for underprivileged children

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Roadworks due to start on the M27, M271 and M3 from today

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Man who 'destroyed' two pine trees at his £1.2m Sandbanks home 'may have increased value of property by £100,000'

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In the Dock: Man used stolen bank card to buy BB gun online

Dog walkers, cyclists and boat owners urged to have their say on future development around Poole Harbour

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Sports clubs told they WILL be able to use Chapel Gate if site sold to university after concerns raised

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Plans for new toy store, gym and builders' merchant at former Toys R Us unit in Poole

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Woman charged with drink-driving after car ends up on its side in early hours

Brexit billboard calls out Boris Johnson's titanic quote in Christchurch

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Do you know any First World War stories that could help Wimborne museum with latest project?

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Professional storytellers to bring the Regency period to life in Wimborne

This 'average man' is taking on an extraordinary challenge in memory of a family friend

Businesswoman makes jewellery out of your loved ones' fingerprints (and pets' paw prints)

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Where to see comedian Lee Nelson live in Dorset

Letter to the editor: Time to stop the building tide

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School pupils perform Beauty and the Beast for nursing home residents

Picture of the Day: Scaffolding hits cars in 1986

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Christchurch Hospital wants answers from council after cafe handed poor food hygiene rating

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Updated

Pensioner, 70, killed in North Dorset crash between car and lorry

Councillors to see big rise in allowances under new council

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Scores of people gather for climate change protest outside town hall in Bournemouth

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Who are the European Research Group, and which local Tories are members?

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Popular Greek restaurant to open new wine bar in Bournemouth

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Fire authority receives just HALF of the money it hoped for in latest budget

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High spirits? Enjoy an 18-day gin festival at these nine pubs

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New walking football team launched for stroke survivors

RESTAURANT PROFILE: Truly's of Westbourne

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Reader competition: Win a romantic meal for two at The Horns Inn in Ferndown

An at-home dog spa to tasty treats: How to show your dog how much you care

Letter to the Editor: Lessons must never be forgotten from First World War

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Forget what you think you know about Dubai... it's the perfect place for a wellness break

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Truck and digger left stuck in the mud at Poole Park

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Three-car crash on A338 Spur Road forces partial closure of one lane

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Beach huts bucking Brexit economic fears with £275,000 sale

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Council's jointly-owned development company has big plans to build on more town centre car parks

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Buckholme Towers closes for good after last-ditch attempt to save school fails

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Climber winched to safety after falling on to ledge near Swanage

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This is how many people who work zero-hour contracts in Bournemouth and Poole

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Updated

Traffic chaos reported across Bournemouth after multi-vehicle crash on the A338 Spur Road

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Weekend column: All of us need to take stock and think

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The five areas of Bournemouth where £750,000 will be spent upgrading playgrounds

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Hunting set to resume in New Forest today after equine flu scare

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76ft obelisk for naval hero is restored to its former glory

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In the Dock: Five people from Bournemouth who have appeared before the courts

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One in 10 calls to Dorset Police is about a mental health crisis

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Here's where you can buy the Greggs vegan sausage roll in Bournemouth and Poole

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These artists have big plans for the Townside area of Poole

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PICTURES: Seven dogs and cats looking for their forever homes

Now your dogs and cats can stay at Margaret Green while you're on holiday

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Letter to the Editor: Poole's lower council tax reflected in services

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From playing board games to advice on allotments: Eleven things happening near you

Picture of the Day: Swans at Hengistbury Head

RSPB Arne’s Welly Walks are back for half-term!

HMRC launch bid to recover Alcatraz restaurateurs' ill-gotten gains

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Residential school trip is cut short after 16 pupils and a teacher suffer extreme vomiting sickness

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Where have all of Bournemouth's Big Issue sellers gone?

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Drunk-driver who forced pedestrians to leap out of the way is caught again after Mercedes crash

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'The situation is intolerable' – Christchurch Independents urge government to reverse council tax plans

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Call that "hate speech"? Photos of couple's weekend break rejected by Facebook

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Man charged with explosives offences after bomb disposal squad raids property in Wimborne

Ex-husband admits arson after Poole home is destroyed in gas blast

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Updated

Missing woman Suzanne Wolmarans found

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Major plans for office blocks, flats and retail units on site of Lansdowne car parks

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Obituary: Family-owned local newspaper editor Charles Curry MBE

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Car crashes into telegraph pole on A31 near Sturminster Marshall

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Couple 'shone high-powered torch into neighbours' windows at night and flicked V sign in CCTV row'

Man admitted to A&E three times in just hours 'spat and swore at nurse'

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'Nice man' threw his partner head-first over 20ft bridge onto concrete after row

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Sport

Skipper Francis driven on by fellow injury victim Lewis Cook

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'Nathaniel hasn’t needed a transitional period'

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Howe praises attitude of Cherries' long-serving stars

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Connell expects tough tests ahead of Cherries' Merit League opener

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'Really solid' Pirates impress returning Klindt

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'I'd love to take over from dad' – but new Pirates promoter Danny Ford is taking it one step at a time

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Poole rock the Robins to increase play-off chances

Toby strikes twice as Wimborne impress with win at Tiverton

'The turning point has been WhatsApp' – group chat the key to East Christchurch SSC's historic run to FA Sunday Cup quarter-finals

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Wing wizard King enjoying FA Sunday Cup adventure

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Hall misses Australian Women's Open cut after second-round 79

Tennis star Loose set to fly England flag in Dublin

Boruc could 'possibly' play at 40

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Killick confident Poole can deal with the pressure of play-off chasing pack

Pettefer return will be a great boost, says Wimborne boss Matty Holmes

There's a target on our backs, says Bournemouth ace Tarrant

Surridge determined to graft for Premier League debut after revealing interest from Sunderland

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'It’s something I do every morning and I feel it’s helped me' – Eddie Howe has taken up meditation

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Comment: How mixing it with and against the very best may guide Chris Mepham to Premier League stardom

'Excellent' Poole Town delight boss Killick after cruising past Tiverton

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Stone smashes hat-trick as Hammers progress in cup

Silver show for Poole AC's Melissa Courtney at British Indoor Championship

Assists king Fraser demanding more from himself after 'quiet' performances

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National sport

Raheem Sterling meets young Newport player who suffered racial abuse

Fury-Wilder rematch in doubt as Briton signs deal with ESPN

Injury delays Nicola Adams’ first world title fight

Another major blow for Williams ahead of new F1 season

Rosberg backs former team-mate Hamilton for sixth title but warns of surprises

Massive crash takes out 21 cars in final stages of Daytona 500

The major talking points ahead of this week’s Champions League action

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Business news

Boss of Lego online game creator Amuzo to speak to start-ups

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'We don't know if Debenhams and House of Fraser will be there much longer'

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The 20 things these businesses want to know about a no deal Brexit

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Company behind effects for Strictly, Doctor Who Live and Hollywood film doubles capacity at Wareham site

Restricting overseas workers if they earn less than £30,000 would cause 'serious difficulties'

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'Tax landlords for leaving shops empty'

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How friends set up a £2m interior design business online

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Rent, rates, car park charges and rough sleeping – here's what traders have to say about the future of the high street

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People don't trust government or media – but do trust their employer

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Mental health sick leave 'costing Dorset firms £18.5m'

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Poole should be looking up – but some may use Brexit as a reason to shut up shop

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Call to businesses: Show us where Dorset has an advantage

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HMV stores in Bournemouth and Poole SAVED from closure

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HMV in Bournemouth and Poole still trading as staff wait for news of branch closures

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Around 20 Debenhams branches 'could close this year'

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Around 140 jobs at risk at Dorset-based insurance company LV=

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Justice Secretary calls for ‘smart’ sentencing with move away from prison terms

Man jailed for using £180,000 tax fraud to pay off confiscation order

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UK Government accused of ‘feckless and reckless’ approach to Brexit

Murder accused googled ‘how do police find DNA’ after body find, court hears

Labour hit by split as seven MPs form Independent Group

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