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Pavilion and Nala Lounge open doors to St Michael's Road evacuees after gas leak
TWO units have opened their doors for residents that have been evacuated after an incident in St Michael's Road. The Pavilion and Nala Lounge are helping out residents who have been told they cannot go back into their homes because of the ongoing
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Bournemouth people among gang jailed for more than 100 years over £40m cocaine plot
FOUR Dorset residents were among 12 members of an organised crime group sentenced to a combined total of more than 100 years in prison, after a £40 million cocaine-smuggling operation was uncovered. It's understood that the gang plotted to bring
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Man arrested after two men attacked with plank of wood in Poole fight
A man has been arrested after two men were allegedly attacked with a plank of wood during a fight in Poole. Dorset Police received a report at 5.03pm on Thursday, November 5, of a fight involving a group of men at the Go Go shop in High Street.
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BCP rules out social care cuts despite £32m overspend and potential council tax rise
BCP Council will not reduce social care below the statutory minimum, it has said, as budget monitoring report confirms projected £32million overspend due to rising demand and costs for social care services. A quarter two budget monitoring report
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Dorset maintenance company welcomes experienced engineer
A DORSET-BASED property maintenance firm has welcomed a new team member with a strong background in electrical installation and building services. Jack Naylor recently joined Southern Contracts, bringing experience in both domestic and industrial
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Hundreds evacuated following 'major gas leak' in Bournemouth
HUNDREDS of residents, business owners and hotel guests were all evacuated on Friday following a "major" gas leak." Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service told the Echo that a gas pipe had accidentally been cut through in the basement of
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Car destroyed by fire in Bournemouth as driver escapes unharmed
A CAR was destroyed after it became engulfed in flames on a road in Bournemouth. Shortly after 1pm on Friday November 6, passers-by noticed a car on fire just off Castle Lane West. Firefighters were called to Leydene Avenue at 1:12pm following
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Dog owners warned not to share a bed with their pets this winter
Sharing a bed with your dog could be a problem if pet allergens trigger your asthma. Allergens in an animal's skin flakes, saliva and urine can bring on symptoms in people with allergic asthma, according to Asthma + Lung UK. But not everyone
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Police give update on urgent search for wanted man on prison recall
A man in his late 20s who was urgently wanted by police on prison recall has now been located and arrested, the force confirms. A search for the initially wanted man, Mickey Lee Stanley, aged 28, with links to Bournemouth and Poole, was launched
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Police seek two men after seven champagne bottles stolen from M&S
Two men are currently wanted by police in relation to a shoplifting investigation that saw 7 bottles of champagne stolen from a high-street supermarket in Hampshire. During the incident, which occurred between 11.40am and 11.45am on Thursday, October
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LIVE: Parts of town centre evacuated after gas pipe 'cut through'
4:36pm BCP Council is aware of the ongoing incident on St Michael’s Road and are monitoring the situation "closely".
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Man identified after body found in water near Sandbanks
A BODY found in the water has been identified. The man, aged in his 50s and from Poole, was discovered in the water near Sandbanks in Poole following a report to police at 8.38am on Wednesday, October 7. His body was recovered from the water
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Jewellery stolen and window damaged in burglary amid search for 'suspicious' van
Burglars have reportedly stolen jewellery and a safe from a residential property in Dorset, as police appeal for information about suspicious activity involving a van nearby. Dorset Police confirmed, on the evening of Tuesday November 3 a burglary
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'This result shows what we can achieve' - Lib Dems win Poole by-election
The Liberal Democrats have kept hold of a council seat in Poole following a by-election triggered by a councillor resigning. Residents in the Penn Hill ward in Poole went to the polls on Thursday, November 5, to elect a new councillor after the
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Person comes forward after reported assault at Bournemouth Post Office
An individual has come forward after police released a CCTV appeal in relation to a reported assault at a Post Office in Dorset. According to Dorset Police, it was reported that at around 4pm on Thursday, September 24, a woman was assaulted by
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National Motor Museum announces staff changes as it prepares to leave Beaulieu
The National Motor Museum has announced proposed staffing changes and cancelled several events as it prepares to relocate its collection of 1.9 million motoring objects from the New Forest. The museum, based at Beaulieu, said it was facing significant
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Two men jailed after pleading guilty in £240k money laundering investigation
Two men from Dorset and Hampshire have been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to money laundering offences involving more than £241,115 in criminal property over two years. Shane David Manny Chapman, 36 years old and of Verwood, and Christopher
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Dog rescued and reunited with owner after falling down the 30m Barton-on-sea cliffs
An emergency HM Coastguard team in Hampshire sprung to action yesterday after a dog escaped it's owner and fell down a 30 metre cliff face that lines the English Channel. The Lymington Coastguard Rescue team confirmed on social media they were
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Poole Town break transfer record to sign striker Ben Seymour
Poole Town have recently announced the signing of striker Ben Seymour from Taunton Town for an undisclosed record transfer fee. The Dolphins currently sit fourth in the Southern League Premier South and have strengthened their attacking force with
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Man taken to hospital with serious injuries to his face following a fight
A MAN has been taken to hospital with serious injuries to his face following a fight. Dorset Police received a report at 7.27pm on Thursday November 5 of two men fighting in Palmerston Road in Bournemouth. Palmerston Road, Bournemouth (Image
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James Norton is unrecognisable as Santa in M&S's star-studded Christmas advert
M&S has unveiled its star-studded Christmas advert, with Happy Valley actor James Norton making a rather unexpected appearance as Father Christmas – including a scene in which he is wearing just a towel. The actor gets a very different Santa
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BT shutting off decades-old service with households given warning to switch over
Households are being warned of an upcoming date that will see a BT service being switched off forever. BT and Openreach are set to be ending the Public Switched Telephone Network by the start of next year. The service has been available for
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Popular ITV show to return after 7 years away with 'glamorous' star set to host
A popular ITV series is reportedly making a comeback after nearly years away. Take Me Out is set to return to screens nearly seven years after it was axed from ITV. The reboot of the popular dating show, originally hosted by Paddy McGuinness
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Rare Cadbury chocolate returns to UK supermarket shelves after months away
A rare Cadbury chocolate bar has returned to UK shelves after months away. The Cadbury Twirl Crispy Wafer, a bar originally from Australia, has been spotted in B&M stores. The bar features two fingers of flaky chocolate swirls and curls
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Shoppers at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Lidl and more risking £100 parking fines
Drivers could face a £100 charge for parking outside a supermarket's opening hours. Some supermarket car parks restrict when vehicles can be left there, even if the car park is empty. Select Car Leasing highlighted the issue. Graham Conway
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BBC licence fee could change as Government makes major announcement on future plans
A petition calling for the BBC licence fee not to be extended to subscribers of rival streaming services has received a Government response, amid growing questions over how the broadcaster will be funded in future. The petition, which has attracted
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Fordingbridge’s creative community takes centre stage in new short film
A three-minute film is shining a spotlight on the creativity and community spirit of Fordingbridge. Launching online on Thursday, November 12, the short film celebrates the people, groups and activities that bring the town to life through music
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AI monitoring detects hidden sewage burst before it reached the surface
A burst sewage pipe was caught before dawn thanks to smart monitoring technology. The hidden leak was found in an underground rising main near Boldre Bridge, Lymington, after the SAM4 AI monitoring system flagged an issue in underground pump activity
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New life-saving defibrillator installed outside New Forest pub
A new defibrillator has been installed outside a New Forest pub following a donation. The Waterloo Arms in Pikes Hill, Lyndhurst, now hosts the device, thanks to a "generous" contribution from the Fenwick Charitable Trust fund. It will be available
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Councillor hits out at plans to hand over New Forest public toilets
A councillor has criticised plans that could see public toilets handed over to town and parish councils. Cllr David Harrison has spoken out against proposals being considered by New Forest District Council, arguing public conveniences should remain
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Memorial appeal for heroic World War II 'Ghost Patrol' soldiers
The families of men who served in one of the Second World War’s most remarkable special forces units are launching a £150,000 appeal to create a permanent memorial to their courage and achievements. The Long Range Desert Group (LRDG), nicknamed
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Manhunt for woman who launched unprovoked attack inside Post Office
UPDATE: A person has now come forward following a CCTV appeal in relation to a reported assault in Bournemouth. It is reported that at around 4pm on Thursday 24 September 2026 a woman was assaulted by a young woman who was not known to her inside
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Ham Common fire sees firefighters battle blaze for almost five hours
Firefighters battled a blaze on Ham Common for almost five hours after multiple crews were called to three major heath fires across the Poole area. Four fire engines and four specialist 4x4 vehicles were sent to Ham Common at 10.15pm on Wednesday
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Nationwide search for teenager who has been missing for 10 days
A search is underway for a missing teenager who may have travelled to Bournemouth. Thomas Symonds-Evans, aged 16, was reported missing on Tuesday, October 27, after last being seen in the Wigston area. From enquiries, it is understood Thomas
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BT shutting off decades-old service with households given warning to switch over
Households are being warned of an upcoming date that will see a BT service being switched off forever. BT and Openreach are set to be ending the Public Switched Telephone Network by the start of next year. The service has been available for
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5 'vibrant' autumn walks named among the best to embark upon in Dorset
Five "vibrant" Dorset walks have been highlighted as some of the best places to enjoy the county's autumn colours. AllTrails selected the routes after analysing photographs and reviews from UK users to identify walks showcasing seasonal colours
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More than £11,000 awarded to support community projects across Christchurch
More than £11,000 has been awarded to support community projects across Christchurch. Christchurch Town Council distributed the £11,203.83 through its latest community grants programme, supporting organisations that deliver services and activities
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Much-loved Boscombe play area reopens to the public after month-long upgrades
A popular play area in BCP has reopened with fresh equipment and a new look after a month-long upgrade. Churchill Gardens in Boscombe, which reopened on November 5, is the latest site to benefit from BCP Council’s Plan for Play project, which is
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Bournemouth nightclub staffing fix grows into platform used by Royal Albert Hall
A STAFFING problem in a Bournemouth nightclub led to the creation of a workforce-management platform that serves some of the UK's most prominent cultural venues. The software, designed to improve shift management, now serves sites such as the
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Laverstock & Ford and Hamworthy Recreation battle to goalless draw
November 3, 2026 Laverstock & Ford 0 Hamworthy Recreation 0 This eagerly awaited clash pitched fifth against third, with both teams having had important away wins the previous weekend. The game was a great advert for Wessex League football
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Christmas lights switch-on in Dorset town to feature more than 25,000 LED bulbs
Wimborne is set to launch into the festive season with a day of music, community spirit and Christmas magic. The town’s much-loved Christmas lights switch-on will take place on Saturday, November 28, with more than 25,000 LED bulbs and 2,000 metres
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What's on in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole cinemas this weekend
This weekend sees the release of a black-comedy spy-action thriller, a new Godzilla film and a biopic drama about the production of Rocky, alongside other films in cinemas across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. At the Odeon in Bournemouth
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Partial hotel to HMO conversion among the latest planning applications in BCP
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to BCP Council for the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area. The full public notice is available to view at publicnoticeportal.uk/notice/planning/6ae9c4d9efdf28e86ec4ced5? Hotel conversion
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Poole by-election results to be announced after voting concludes
Results of a by election to elect a BCP Councillor to a ward in Poole will be announced today. The poll for the Penn Hill ward on Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council took place on Thursday, November 5. The seat became vacant when
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Bournemouth exhibition gives schoolchildren hands-on look at Jewish culture
Schoolchildren and the wider community have explored Jewish culture through a hands-on exhibition in Bournemouth. The Jewish Living Experience Exhibition took place at Bournemouth Community Hebrew Congregation from November 2 to November 5, offering
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Weather forecast for Bournemouth over the upcoming weekend
A mix of cloudy weather and sunny weather is expected this weekend in Bournemouth. The Met Office has forecast cloudy weather and sunny weather over the weekend in Bournemouth. Friday, November 6, will start cloudy with a 50 per cent chance
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Rise in jobs, investment, and growth reported at Dorset’s only enterprise zone
A rise in jobs, investment, and long-term growth has been reported at Dorset’s only enterprise zone. Dorset Innovation Park has reported an increase of 125 full-time equivalent jobs over the past year, driven by business expansion and investment
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Parking to be temporarily suspended on Poole road later this month for SSE works
Parking will be temporarily suspended on a road in Poole later this month due to upcoming utility maintenance works. The suspension, issued by BCP Council, will be in place on North Road from the boundary of properties 58/60 to 93/95. This
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‘They bring me so much joy’: care home residents welcome children’s visit
A care home resident in the New Forest has shared the joy she felt when children from a nearby school paid a special visit. Pupils from Lymington Infant School visited Colten Care’s Linden House in Lymington for an autumn-themed pumpkin celebration
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Illegal e-bikes and e-scooters crushed in Dorset Police crackdown
Crushed e-bikes and e-scooters are sending a loud warning to those breaking the law on Dorset’s roads. Dorset Police have seized and destroyed illegal vehicles as part of Operation Think, an ongoing clampdown targeting the unlawful and anti-social
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GTA VI set to mark the end of Bournemouth's midnight game launch queues
The witching hour is about to strike, but the high street is empty. When the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI finally arrives, the streets of Bournemouth and Poole will be completely devoid of the shivering, caffeine-fuelled masses that once
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Rose admits red card helped Cherries fight back in Prague
MARCO Rose admitted that Tobias Guddal's red card shifted the momentum in their victory over Sparta Praha and helped the Cherries come from behind to win 3-1. Bournemouth had deservedly just gone behind in a disjointed performance when Guddal hauled
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81-year-old woman using rollator refused disabled toilet access at station
AN 81-YEAR-OLD woman is "very cross" after being told she could not use disabled toilet. Rollator user, Anita Chennell, was at Swanage Railway Station on Saturday October 31 where she was refused access to use the disabled toilet. A railway
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Rose praises 'rare' Evanilson after sixth goal in seven games
EVANILSON is a 'rare' type of player as he brings so much to the Cherries team, Marco Rose said, as the striker scored his sixth goal in seven games to put Bournemouth in front against Sparta Praha. The Brazilian also provided an assist as Rose's
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Cherries player ratings as substitutes inspire Sparta comeback win
THE Cherries came from a goal down to defeat Sparta Praha in the Europa League to maintain their perfect record in the competition, and it was the impact of the substitutes that propelled them over the line. Bournemouth were imprecise in the first
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Rose targets eighth straight Cherries win at Ipswich
MARCO Rose knows the Cherries players are hungry to enter the international break off the back of eight consecutive wins, and that is the aim when they head to Ipswich on Sunday, but he knows they face a tough task at Portman Road. Bournemouth
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Poole McDonald's raises vital funds for families with seriously ill children
The McDonald’s franchisee, Matthew Street, who operates restaurants in Poole, Bournemouth, Boscombe, Ferndown and Branksome, has raised £6,868 for Ronald McDonald’s House UK as part of the recent McHappy Day fundraising and other initiatives. Ronald
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Rose 'has to take care of players' as Smith substitution in Prague was planned
MARCO Rose confirmed that it was the plan for Adam Smith to be substituted at half-time against Sparta Praha as he said he 'has to take care of his players'. Rose made eight changes to his starting XI for the trip to Prague with half an eye on
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Dorset author publishes third gripping novel with unique musical twist for readers
An author from Dorset has recently published a novel which has been described by critics to be 'powerful, thought-provoking and impossible to forget'. Steve Couch, who currently lives in Bournemouth with his wife and two sons, has published 'Imogen
