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Change UK candidate Rachel Johnson (left) laughs as she chats with Brexit Party candidate Anne Widdecombe during the European Parliamentary elections count at the Civic Centre in Poole

Celebrations for some – and gloom for others – as the European election results are counted up at Poole's Civic Centre

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The candidates at the count at Poole Civic Centre

Euro Election: Brexit Party wins the South West with 37 per cent

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The Reverend Pip Martin with Euro election candidates Neville Steed, Caroline Voaden, Molly Scott Cato, Jim Godfrey, Ann Widdicombe and Faye Purbrick

What happened at last night's EU elections hustings in Poole attended by Lord Adonis and Ann Widdecombe

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Celebrations for some – and gloom for others – as the European election results are counted up at Poole's Civic Centre
Euro Election: Brexit Party wins the South West with 37 per cent
What happened at last night's EU elections hustings in Poole attended by Lord Adonis and Ann Widdecombe

Watch out! The average speed cameras on the A338 Spur Road will go live this Friday

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'Trashed' flat is shut down after 98-year-old man is 'targeted for cash' and 'knives were found inside'

Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown reveals "soul-breaking bullies" forced her to switch schools in Bournemouth

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Burglars steal jewellery from the wreckage of Poole home destroyed by gas blast

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This Bournemouth hotel can't be turned into holiday flats, planners rule

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Biker is critically injured and man, 25, is arrested after serious crash involving motorbike and two cars

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This is how one eccentric officer created weapons before playing a major role in the success of D-Day

PICTURES: The "sinister" webs spotted in hedges that have been created by moths

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Drivers of tanker and Mercedes are seriously hurt in five-vehicle crash in Matchams Lane

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GALLERY: All the pictures from this weekend's 'best ever' Bournemouth 7s Festival

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VIDEO: Neighbours throw street party to celebrate centenary of steam tractor called Alice

Driver fined for not parking within a designated bay... in section of car park with no marked bays

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More than a thousand hens saved from slaughter need to find new homes in Dorset

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Tiffany rings and wallet stolen during spate of car crime in Oakdale and Canford Heath

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Need something repairing? This new group might be able to help

Olympic skateboarding hopeful to officially open new skate park in Christchurch

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Library's storage space could be turned into two-bed flat (if the council approves its own application)

REVIEW: Take That blow the crowd away at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton

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Picture of the Day: This is what Bournemouth Square looked like in 1976

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Village hall and recreation ground part of plans for new nine-home development

The Vamps are coming to the BIC... and they're bringing some special guests

Letter to the editor: Bournemouth will be treated as a cash cow by new council

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Man charged after 'major incident' when gas pipe was damaged at Kinson flat

We'll be among the first in the UK to get postboxes for parcels (and here's what you need to know)

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The teacups didn't rattle – but scientists have recorded an earthquake off Swanage

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Meet the adorable foal who has just been born at a New Forest school

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Slade Park's new pavilion to be re-opened on Monday (and there's free taster sessions, too)

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Police investigating after boat crew find body in the sea 16 nautical miles off Swanage coast

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Mainline trains to connect to Corfe Castle this summer

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Professor Brian Cox on his new series, The Planets (and why Saturn is the most beautiful)

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Weekend Column: Will May's successor learn from her mistakes?

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Lucky cruise competition winners are off on their first holiday for 17 years

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New puppy owners wanted to take part in Dogs Trust study

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Darren Kenny OBE leads 100 others on bike ride through the New Forest

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Police find missing Roy, 81, safe and well

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Blues legend John Mayall to play Poole's Lighthouse

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Travel: What to eat, where to visit and what to see in Jamaica

In The Dock: Stalker who picked up woman and pushed her into the back of his car

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8 ways to protect your plants from critters and boost your harvest

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REVIEW: Leo Sayer at the Tivoli in Wimborne

Seven wines to enjoy with your BBQ steaks and skewers this bank holiday weekend

Nursing home shuts down months after police probe unexpected death

MPs start picking their candidates to replace Theresa May

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Air ambulance called after crash 'involving pick-up truck and motorbike' in Matchams Lane

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New Lifeboat Quay Medical Centre is on target for summer opening

Milkman admits driving charge after motorbike hits his milk float in the New Forest

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Here's a (very welcome) view you haven't seen for almost a year! Lanes reopen on the A338 Spur Road

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Poole Hospital's major revamp is almost finished (and the new entrance opens next week)

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GALLERY: Thousands head to Chapel Gate for the Bournemouth 7s festival

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Green councillors call for BCP Council to declare a climate emergency

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Wheelie bin is hurled through windows of Costa Coffee

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New plans for children’s mental health facility being drawn up

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New Forest recycling centre operation plans for extension

Unveiled: the Mini MRI Scanner that will lower waiting times at RBH

James Bond Spectacular has a licence to thrill

How you can see the "mysterious" nightjar at RSPB Arne this summer

PICTURES: Can you give any of these rescue pets a new home?

GALLERY: Twynham School Year 13 prom

GALLERY: Bournemouth Collegiate School Year 11 and Year 13 proms

What to expect from the new breakfast menu at Rick Stein's

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Deer stuck in railings of children's play park is rescued

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Volunteers are wanted to count stag beetles during the summer

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Letter to the editor: Not everybody is able to go cashless

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Cook these two recipes from Mauritius by Selina Periampillai

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Picture of the Day: Fading light

Four vehicles - including van and Mercedes - involved in crash on the A31 at Ringwood

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Now developer wants to add more flats to scheme for hotel site in Bournemouth

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Man, 36, appears in court charged with murdering his 73-year-old father

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Body of man in his 20s found on Bournemouth beach early yesterday morning

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“To have something like this is very unexpected”: Armed police officers called to reports of man with gun

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'A cold left me paralysed and in a medically-induced coma'

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Woman in car sexually assaulted by stranger while parked in layby

The Hengistbury Head land train is back! Sort of...

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Be careful not to touch these toxic caterpillars if you're in the New Forest...

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Could space travellers take off from Bournemouth Airport?

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Theresa May announces her resignation as prime minister

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First-ever football agent who negotiated on behalf of Harry Redknapp dies aged 79

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Three Spice-related deaths in two years at Dorset prison with “serious drug problem”

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Youth, 17, arrested after cat is shaken and kicked in 'upsetting attack' in Canford Heath

'Loved Ones Lost' show raises £2k to help those with alcohol problems

Meet our new community reporter (and he wants to hear your stories about Boscombe)

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111 new homes to be built in Dorset Council area

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Sport

Pirates rock Robins with convincing victory in bank holiday opener

Cherries talents Kelly and Solanke in England under-21 tournament squad

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'There is probably more pressure than a cup final' – Cherries legend Fletcher hopes Mings can experience play-off success

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Mings believes Aston Villa loan has 'refreshed' his career

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Ford confirms Pirates star Kurtz will miss Swindon double-header

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SPORT FEATURE: The Daily Echo joins Eddie Howe and his Cherries staff in David Lloyd Blaze workout

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Sport

Bournemouth taught 'a lesson' in South Wilts defeat

Poole prevail in thrilling victory over Christchurch

'We will do what’s best for us and what’s best for Harry'

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Report claims Tottenham are considering £80million move for Cherries stars Brooks and Wilson

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Hall and Davis fail to make the cut in final tournaments before US Women's Open

Pearce seeks play-off glory, 10 years on from one of his greatest triumphs with Cherries

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Cherries add West Brom to pre-season schedule

Report claims Cherries are interested in permanent deal for £15million-rated Clyne

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Travers ruled out of Ireland's Euro 2020 qualifiers with fractured thumb

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Middleditch admits Worrall form is 'a concern'

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Howe urges Ofoborh to 'soak up' under-20 World Cup experience

'We are trying to find the reasons why': Howe insists Cherries will carry out full review on injuries

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Panthers pounce to see off Pirates in pulsating last-heat decider

Stalwart Cook played through pain in Cherries' Premier League run-in

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Arsenal prepare bid for Fraser after Europa League final, claims report

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Travers admits he was "gutted" at forgetting to ask for Lloris' shirt after Cherries debut

Cherries announce glamour tie with Lazio

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National sport

Jason Roy clubs England to convincing warm-up win over Afghanistan

Matthaus expects Leroy Sane to make Bayern Munich switch

Johanna Konta remains calm despite ending French Open hoodoo

Lewis Hamilton declares his best ever start to the season as ‘average’

Mauricio Pochettino offers encouraging update on Harry Kane

Three wickets for Archer as England limit Afghanistan to 160

World Cup send-off can be a ‘watershed moment’, says Scotland boss Kerr

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Business news

Top marketers at You Are the Media Conference

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Castlepoint M&S should be "safe" but stores in smaller towns are "vulnerable"

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Event asks why more women don't start businesses

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Nationwide blames investment in IT for fall in its profits

Young people will "touch their future" as Dorset gets new careers "hub"

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Meet the health coach helping stressed businessmen change their habits

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10 jobs outsourced less than two months after Hendy Group takes over Westover

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'Customer loyalty is over', author Mark Schaefer tells Bournemouth businesses

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Aviation firm brings £90m contracts and two airlines to Bournemouth Airport

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Bournemouth Airport plans 'could create 1,900 jobs'

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Emirates is hiring cabin crew in Bournemouth (and if you're picked you'll live rent-free in Dubai)

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Revealed: The richest people in Dorset and the New Forest

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Woman leaves large café chain to open Bournemouth's first plastic-free mobile coffee shop

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Golfer Georgia Hall renews partnership with Hendy Group ahead of title defence

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Amigo Loans founder is wealthiest person in Dorset (and his wealth has DOUBLED since last year)

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Council could be asked to give Debenhams a huge cut in business rates as chain faces survival struggle

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National news

New champion savours success as he hurtles to glory in cheese rolling race

Home Secretary Sajid Javid enters race to become next Tory leader

Labour and Tories’ Brexit policies dealt a hammer blow in European elections

Scottish Labour may ‘never recover’ from party’s ‘worst ever’ result, MPs warn

Alliance’s Naomi Long makes breakthrough in European poll

Quarry to be emptied in search for mother and son missing since 1976

Mental health care for young people in justice system to be considered by MSPs

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