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Etches Close at the junction with Western Avenue in Bournemouth

Pair arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after car crashes into pedestrian

House deliberately caught on fire in early morning incident

House deliberately caught on fire in early morning incident

House deliberately caught on fire in early morning incident

Queens Hotel in Meyrick Road

Queens Hotel in Meyrick Road

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Hotel loses out after being removed from booking websites

Traffic jams around the junction with Deansleigh Road and Castle Lane East in Bournemouth as drivers attempt to leave the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site in the evening rush hour. Traffic on Deansleigh Road.

Traffic jams around the junction with Deansleigh Road and Castle Lane East in Bournemouth as drivers attempt to leave the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site in the evening rush hour. Traffic on Deansleigh Road.

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Roadworks next to hospital cause severe delays for patients

Hour-by-hour forecast as thunderstorms forecast for BCP

Hour-by-hour forecast as thunderstorms forecast for BCP

Hour-by-hour forecast as thunderstorms forecast for BCP

Temptation in October 2024

Temptation in October 2024

Local government

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Third strip club ordered to remove signage in 'changing' town centre

The lorry crashed in Lake Road, Hamworthy

The lorry crashed in Lake Road, Hamworthy

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Lorry stuck under low railway bridge

Isabelle Pepin.

Isabelle Pepin.

Local government

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BCP Council rejects woman's appeal after £500 fly-tipping incident

New thunderstorms warning issued for BCP

New thunderstorms warning issued for BCP

New thunderstorms warning issued for BCP

TGI Fridays in BH2 has been saved

TGI Fridays in BH2 has been saved

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Bournemouth restaurant saved as administrators reach rescue deal

Firefighters rushed to the scene and worked to extinguish the blaze.

Firefighters rushed to the scene and worked to extinguish the blaze.

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'It wasn’t just a vehicle; it was my sanctuary, my freedom, and my home'

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‘I am forever grateful’: Man given life-saving kidney transplant

Boots plans to open at another town centre unit

Boots plans to open at another town centre unit

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Boots plans to open at another town centre unit

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Roadworks on Magna Road extended by a week

News

Queen's Park gym is offerign a free trial weekend

Queen's Park gym is offerign a free trial weekend

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Gym to offer free trial weekend this month

Now, the new café on Old Christchurch Road is seeking the approval of multiple new amenities.

Now, the new café on Old Christchurch Road is seeking the approval of multiple new amenities.

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New café applies for alcohol licence and live music

The animal blessing event began with singing religious hymns before being educated on the importance of St Francis, the patron saint of animals.

The animal blessing event began with singing religious hymns before being educated on the importance of St Francis, the patron saint of animals.

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Dogs line up to be blessed by reverend in annual animal blessing

View from North-Eastern side of Wharncliffe Road

View from North-Eastern side of Wharncliffe Road

Planning and development

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Developers lodge plans for clifftop apartment blocks

Tories plan to stop 'ludicrous and dangerous' housebuilding plans

Tories plan to stop 'ludicrous and dangerous' housebuilding plans

Planning and development

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Tories plan to stop 'ludicrous and dangerous' housebuilding plans

A number of BCP secondary schools are rated 'Outstanding' or 'Good' by Ofsted

A number of BCP secondary schools are rated 'Outstanding' or 'Good' by Ofsted

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The best-rated secondary schools in the BCP area according to Ofsted

Owner of Say Coffee, Jeffrey Barnacle and Arena Offices marketing director, Helen Deverill.

Owner of Say Coffee, Jeffrey Barnacle and Arena Offices marketing director, Helen Deverill.

Independent coffee supplier celebrates four years of 'rapid growth'

Ice Cream Bournemouth were asked to stop by Forest Holme Hospice after a request from a patient who was craving a sweet treat on October 3.

Ice Cream Bournemouth were asked to stop by Forest Holme Hospice after a request from a patient who was craving a sweet treat on October 3.

Ice Cream Bournemouth offer complimentary sweet treats to staff

Visualisation of the sauna

Visualisation of the sauna

Local government

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New beach sauna allowed to extend opening hours following council praise

Lymington was praised for its cute harbour and picturesque town

Lymington was praised for its cute harbour and picturesque town

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The New Forest harbour which is one of the 'cutest' in the UK by the seaside

Tuckton Bridge, Christchurch. From old FGO Stuart postcard..

Tuckton Bridge, Christchurch. From old FGO Stuart postcard..

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Christchurch from postcards of yesteryear

Christchurch hydration company partner with Ironman triathlon

99-year-old Erika Pillman at Mad4Dance in Christchurch with Principal Julie Laming.

99-year-old Erika Pillman at Mad4Dance in Christchurch with Principal Julie Laming.

Move over Madonna - 99-year-old care home resident treated to private dance lesson

Cllr Derek Tipp

Cllr Derek Tipp

Local government

£4.5m of funding given towards community projects

Madama Butterfly

Madama Butterfly

Award-winning opera coming to Bournemouth Pavilion

Christian Brueckner has not been charged in the McCann case, in which he is under investigation on suspicion of murder

Christian Brueckner has not been charged in the McCann case, in which he is under investigation on suspicion of murder

Madeleine McCann

Madeleine McCann suspect acquitted in unrelated rape trial

Ofwat said customer bills will be slashed in 2025-6 to reflect the penalties, with the total rebates calculated in December.

Ofwat said customer bills will be slashed in 2025-6 to reflect the penalties, with the total rebates calculated in December.

Water bills will be reduced as companies ordered to pay £157m in penalties

Craig Aston with his rescue dog Parker

Craig Aston with his rescue dog Parker

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Residents 'have had enough' after spate of vehicle fires

Sport

Milos Kerkez in action against Southampton at the Vitality Stadium last week.

AFC Bournemouth

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'We know we have to improve': Kerkez on Cherries' defence after Foxes defeat

Cobham Sports comfortably beat Sherborne Town Reserves

Cobham Sports comfortably beat Sherborne Town Reserves

Cobham Sports comfortably beat Sherborne Town Reserves

Liz Solomon scored twice for Swanage

Liz Solomon scored twice for Swanage

Swanage and Wareham secure three points at closest rivals Poole

Jack Buchanan was one of three Purbeck boxers to win at the tournament in Portsmouth

Jack Buchanan was one of three Purbeck boxers to win at the tournament in Portsmouth

Trio of Purbeck boxers triumph at Portsmouth tournament

The Creekmoor park and ride site was used as a Covid testing centre

The Creekmoor park and ride site was used as a Covid testing centre

Planning and development

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Big plans for old Creekmoor park and ride set to be approved

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National Sport

Harry Kane did not train with the England squad on Tuesday (David Davies/PA)

Harry Kane did not train with the England squad on Tuesday (David Davies/PA)

Harry Kane trains away from England squad as he continues recovery from injury

Salman Ali Agha helped Pakistan into a strong position (Anjum Naveed/AP)

Salman Ali Agha helped Pakistan into a strong position (Anjum Naveed/AP)

England toil continues in Pakistan as Agha Salman makes most of disputed catch

Essex director of cricket Anthony McGrath will take up his new role on November 1 (Mike Egerton/PA)

Essex director of cricket Anthony McGrath will take up his new role on November 1 (Mike Egerton/PA)

Anthony McGrath named Yorkshire head coach on five-year deal

Brydon Carse made a breakthrough for England but Pakistan remained firmly on top in the first Test (Anjum Naveed/AP)

Brydon Carse made a breakthrough for England but Pakistan remained firmly on top in the first Test (Anjum Naveed/AP)

Brydon Carse claims first Test wicket as England fight to slow Pakistan charge

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce runs past New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (Charlie Riedel/AP)

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce runs past New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (Charlie Riedel/AP)

Kansas City Chiefs stay perfect with win over New Orleans Saints

Abby Dow scored twice as England overcame New Zealand in WXV 1

Abby Dow scored twice as England overcame New Zealand in WXV 1

Mitchell pleased with how Red Roses have 'evolved' attack in WXV 1

Scotland overcame Japan to make it two wins from two

Scotland overcame Japan to make it two wins from two

Scotland star looks ahead to crunch Australia clash in WXV 2

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Business news

Queens Hotel in Meyrick Road

Queens Hotel in Meyrick Road

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Hotel loses out after being removed from booking websites

TGI Fridays in BH2 has been saved

TGI Fridays in BH2 has been saved

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Bournemouth restaurant saved as administrators reach rescue deal

Boots plans to open at another town centre unit

Boots plans to open at another town centre unit

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Boots plans to open at another town centre unit

Owner of Say Coffee, Jeffrey Barnacle and Arena Offices marketing director, Helen Deverill.

Owner of Say Coffee, Jeffrey Barnacle and Arena Offices marketing director, Helen Deverill.

Independent coffee supplier celebrates four years of 'rapid growth'

Rob Young, partner at UK top ten accountancy firm Azets, says the government’s decision to impose VAT on private schools could lead to a closure rate of between 10% and 20% within three years, especially outside London and the south east. He has

Rob Young, partner at UK top ten accountancy firm Azets, says the government’s decision to impose VAT on private schools could lead to a closure rate of between 10% and 20% within three years, especially outside London and the south east. He has

Company directors urged to avoid rogue unlicensed insolvency advisors

Five businesses that closed down in September

Five businesses that closed down in September

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Five businesses that closed down in September

Colin Foote, 53 owns Selfie Sips, a mobile drink printing business in Dorset.

Colin Foote, 53 owns Selfie Sips, a mobile drink printing business in Dorset.

Trader of the week

Selfie Sips is The Daily Echo's Trader of the Week

Pandora will open at 3 Commercial Road

Pandora will open at 3 Commercial Road

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Business snatches up former Body Shop unit

Tesco Express file image

Tesco Express file image

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Plans for new Tesco store unveiled

Callie Ann owns Callie Ann Lashes and Brows, a cosmetics salon.

Callie Ann owns Callie Ann Lashes and Brows, a cosmetics salon.

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'We put everything into the client's journey and making them feel beautiful'

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Independent store to double in size with major expansion

WH Smith in Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth

WH Smith in Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth

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WH Smith 'will close Bournemouth town centre shop in January'

MC Plan & Site Services employees

MC Plan & Site Services employees

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Company celebrates 4 decades of collective service between employees

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Letters

Bournemouth Town Hall

Local government

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'Council should sell off Bournemouth Town Hall'

Poole Civic Centre Image: Newsquest

Poole Civic Centre Image: Newsquest

Local government

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'Consultations mean nothing'

A correspondent has hit out at roadworks. Image: Google Street View/Pixabay

A correspondent has hit out at roadworks. Image: Google Street View/Pixabay

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'Roadworks were a nightmare'

Royal Bournemouth Hospital Image:

Royal Bournemouth Hospital Image:

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'Thank you to our hospital staff'

'Civic centre vandalism happened years ago'

'Civic centre vandalism happened years ago'

Local government

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'Civic centre vandalism happened years ago'

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The UK population is estimated to have risen in size by more than four million between 2013 and 2023 (James Manning/PA)

The UK population is estimated to have risen in size by more than four million between 2013 and 2023 (James Manning/PA)

UK sees largest annual jump in estimated population size since 1971

HS2 is likely to reach Euston, Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has indicated, saying it ‘would never have made sense’ for that not to happen (Jonathan Brady/PA)

HS2 is likely to reach Euston, Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has indicated, saying it ‘would never have made sense’ for that not to happen (Jonathan Brady/PA)

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HS2 is likely to reach Euston, minister signals

Christian Brueckner, centre left, has been found not guilty (Michael Matthey/dpa via AP)

Christian Brueckner, centre left, has been found not guilty (Michael Matthey/dpa via AP)

Madeleine McCann suspect ‘cleared of sex offences by German court’

Coleen Rooney (left) and Rebekah Vardy (Yui Mok/PA)

Coleen Rooney (left) and Rebekah Vardy (Yui Mok/PA)

Rooney lawyer minibar bill in Wagatha case was ‘two bottles of water’, court told

Emily Maitlis will present Channel 4’s coverage of the US election alongside Krishnan Guru-Murthy (Ian West/PA)

Emily Maitlis will present Channel 4’s coverage of the US election alongside Krishnan Guru-Murthy (Ian West/PA)

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Emily Maitlis and Krishnan Guru-Murthy to helm Channel 4 coverage of US election

Edward and Sophie visited the Maritime Museum in Birgu on the second day of a royal tour of Malta to mark the 60th anniversary of its independence (Aaron Chown/PA)

Edward and Sophie visited the Maritime Museum in Birgu on the second day of a royal tour of Malta to mark the 60th anniversary of its independence (Aaron Chown/PA)

Edward and Sophie commemorate war dead in Malta

British-Canadian computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton has been awarded the Nobel Prize for physics alongside Prof John Hopfield (AP Photo/Noah Berger).

British-Canadian computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton has been awarded the Nobel Prize for physics alongside Prof John Hopfield (AP Photo/Noah Berger).

‘Godfather of AI’ Geoffrey Hinton wins Nobel Prize for Physics

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