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The Branksome Triangle site.

Anger over plans for 'inappropriate' traveller site in Poole

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

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

Tracy Lewis with 8 of her daughters

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

Tariq (right) with Usman (left)

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

Gerrard Hayes and Jackie Bonham

Residents ‘abandoned’ after police close investigation of destroyed woodland

Martin Ledger with one of the Bournemouth goats.

Litter picker will be deployed on clifftops over concerns for goats

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

Browns of Bournemouth and Vintage Paradise have closed

Two Bournemouth shops close six months after voicing struggles

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Fish and chips stock image.

Could this Bournemouth fish and chip shop be 'batter' than all the rest?

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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Director Terry Marsh (right) of Hyperion Hot Tubs

Hot tub company celebrates 'exciting' new partnership

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Aerial view of Sandbanks

Well-known Sandbanks restaurant closes its doors for good

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Lidl confirms opening date of new shop - months after spring deadline

Lidl confirms opening date of new shop - months after spring deadline

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News

Drivers warned of traffic delays across county

Drivers warned of traffic delays across county

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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

Tesco in New Milton. Police stock image.

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

Frost is due to appear in court

Man in court after dinghy is 'stolen'

Rising Voices Wessex

Choir formed for people affected by cancer is 'joyous’ and ‘warm’

Temperatures are set to dip in BCP

Will it snow? the forecast for BCP as cold spell set to bite

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Tops Day Nurseries

Childcare provider listed among the top apprenticeship employers

Tomoko Ramen in Ashley Road

Japanese restaurant looks to add alcoholic drinks to the menu

Will you be adding this Cadbury Easter treat to your Christmas shopping list in 2023?

Return of Cadbury favourite has Brits changing their Christmas chocolate choice

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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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22 Broom Road, Tower Park, Poole.

Company set to move into large industrial unit in 'significant milestone' for growth

The crash happened on the A31

A31 traffic building following incident on road - updates

Simon Merryfield leaving Bournemouth Crown Court

Intoxicated man leads police chase before being found with knife and cocaine

One hospitalised after car mounts central island

Recap: One hospitalised after car mounts central island

Jack Anthony Rowland

'Abhorrent' man raped woman in layby

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Police are appealing for information after a fatal crash on the M27. File pic

Man dies and teenager seriously injured in M27 crash

Will it snow in Dorset this week? Here’s what experts are saying

Weather experts say it could snow in Dorset this week

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Elderly man, 83, pleads guilty to manslaughter of wife

Man admits killing his wife in Bournemouth

St Michael’s Roundabout in Bournemouth

Cyclist injured in 'hit and run' at roundabout

A31 eastbound near to the Coventry Arms pub

Investigation after van comes off the road and collides with barrier

The five-star Chewton Glen has been named Rural Hotel of the Year 2023

'Ever-evolving' five-star hotel and spa wins top award

Man in court after woman robbed by ATM in broad daylight

Man in court after woman robbed by ATM in broad daylight

A man wanted after an 'assault' has been located

Man wanted after Bournemouth beach 'assault' is located

Sport

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

Poole Pirates promoter Danny Ford

Ford backing latest signing Hagon to be a 'real force' for Pirates in 2024

Cherries have already made history in the competition

Cherries handed home draw with second tier leaders Charlton in Women's FA Cup

Kieffer Moore is a key player for Rob Page's Wales

Wales boss Page to 'try and influence' Moore to make January move for more game time

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National Sport

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem arriving at the British Grand Prix (Tim Goode/PA)

FIA chief denies sexism accusations and claims he faced ‘inhuman’ smear campaign

A Statue paying tribute to Francis Lee, Colin Bell and Mike Summerbee of Manchester City at The Etihad Stadium on November 28, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Tom Barton/Manchester City FC)

Man City unveil statue of club greats Mike Summerbee, Colin Bell and Francis Lee

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Nottingham Forest’s City Ground (Tim Goode/PA).

Forest investigating allegations of homophobic abuse by fans at Brighton game

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Arsenal’s Thomas Partey (John Walton/PA)

Football rumours: Juventus eyeing swoop for Thomas Partey

Jamie Vardy broke the goalscoring record on this day in 2015 (Mike Egerton/PA)

On this day in 2015: Jamie Vardy scores in 11th game in a row

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Business news

Tariq (right) with Usman (left)

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

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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22 Broom Road, Tower Park, Poole.

Company set to move into large industrial unit in 'significant milestone' for growth

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Letters

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

'Potholes across BCP are getting worse and worse'

A letter writer says school nativity plays need to stay

'School nativity plays must be saved'

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National News

The Met Office warned that some roads and railways could be hit, meaning travellers could face longer journey times (PA)

Yellow warning for snow and ice across parts of the country

Former Wilko chairwoman Lisa Wilkinson said Liz Truss’s mini-budget was partly to blame for the retailer’s collapse (Ben Birchall/PA)

‘Of course I am sorry’, former Wilko boss tells MPs

Young people will be the UK’s most prolific travellers in 2024, a new survey suggests (Nicholas T Ansell/PA)

‘Young people will be most prolific travellers in 2024’

Irish science minister Simon Harris said the challenges of climate change and food sustainability are faced by all (Brian Lawless/PA)

New centres to research climate change and food sustainability

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Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis turned down a meeting with Oliver Dowden (PA)

UK and Greece in diplomatic row after Sunak’s Elgin Marbles snub to Mitsotakis

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A Palestinian woman checks fruit in Gaza City which has been devastated by Israeli bombing (Mohammed Hajjar/AP)

Israeli campaign in southern Gaza must be ‘carefully thought through’ – US

The public were keen to dispose of waste in a responsible and effective way, the Advertising Standards Authority said (Alamy/PA)

Watchdog urges advertisers to clarify ‘green’ household waste claims

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