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LIVE: Person in serious condition as lorry crash closes A35
6:29pm A35 #TheNewForest - Road CLEARED northbound between B3058 Holmsley Rd and Station Rd #Holmsley after then
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Elderly woman died in Christchurch house fire
AN INQUEST has opened into the death of an elderly woman who was recovered from a fatal house fire in Christchurch. Annie Teresa Mitchell, 87, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene of her home address in King’s Avenue. Senior coroner for Dorset
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Records to be smashed this weekend as popular event returns
RECORDS are to be broken at this weekend’s Sandpolo in what could be the busiest event yet. The popular event in Sandbanks will be in its 17th year when it returns on July 12 and 13, with organisers promising an “unforgettable blend of thrilling
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Woman jailed after killing cyclist in hit-and-run crash
A WOMAN has been jailed after killing a cyclist in a hit-and-run crash. Jessica Berry, 26 and of Corfe Mullen, was driving on the B3078 Julians Road in Wimborne when she hit 40-year-old cyclist James Raeburn with her car. Emergency services
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Hundreds of pounds worth of champagne stolen from Waitrose
OFFICERS are investigating after nearly a thousand pounds worth of alcohol was stolen from a Waitrose. Bottles of champagne worth £860.43 were taken from Waitrose at The Furlong in Ringwood. The incident occurred between 10.05am and 10.10am
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BCP Council leader announces resignation
VIKKI Slade is to resign as BCP Council’s leader. The newly elected MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole has had a change of heart and will not lead the local authority for the rest of the summer. Mrs Slade, who will remain as a ward councillor
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Chances of summer weather coming 'pretty bleak', forecaster warns
IF YOU’RE hoping for summer weather to arrive, don’t hold you’re breath. This is the view of Dorset’s weather forecasters, who have predicted the unseasonably cold and wet July is here to stay for possibly the next 10 days. Bournemouth weather
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Striker Jebbison undergoing medical ahead of move to Cherries
STRIKER Daniel Jebbison is undergoing a medical ahead of completing a move to Cherries, the Daily Echo understands. The 20-year-old recently left Sheffield United upon the expiry of his contract. It is understood Cherries will pay a compensation
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Parents warned to throw out 'dangerous' baby product found in millions of homes
Parents have been warned to throw away a “dangerous” baby proofing product. Plug protectors are in millions of homes across the UK, as parents look to protect their children from the dangers of electric shocks. However, a report from consumer
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Parents warned of £120 fines as summer holidays approach
With the summer holidays around the corner, parents have been issued a warning that they could face fines of up to £120. Legal experts have told parents looking to save some money on their summer getaways that taking children out of school early
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BIC to livestream Netherlands v England game
THE SEMI FINALS of the Euros football tournament is set to be one of the biggest sporting events in 2024. The tournament kicked off the summer of sport on June 14 and runs until July 14. Many pubs and bars across Bournemouth will be live-streaming
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Vikki Slade calls for urgent investigation into river pollution
AN MP has called for an urgent investigation into potential river pollution. Newly elected MP Vikki Slade has called on Wessex Water and the Environment Agency to launch an urgent investigation after reports of children falling sick and dead fish
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Parker takes one former Cherries backroom staff member with him to Burnley
SCOTT Parker says there will be no big overhaul of his backroom team at Burnley, but he will add one former Cherries staff member to the group. Parker was appointed Burnley boss last week, his first managerial post in over a year, since a brief
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Goalkeeper Plain reportedly training with Portsmouth after Cherries release
GOALKEEPER Cameron Plain is currently training with Portsmouth, having been released by Cherries. That is according to a report in the Portsmouth News, who say the 22-year-old is with John Mousinho’s squad as part of their training camp in Croatia
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Missing man from New Forest has now been found, police say
A MISSING person from New Forest with links to Dorset has now been found. James Wright, 32 was last seen in Tiptoe Road, New Milton at around 7.15pm on July 8. He was leaving the area in a grey coloured Mercedes CLA with registration KE65
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Developer plans to demolish historic building it vowed to preserve
A DEVELOPER is seeking consent to bulldoze the most historic part of a landmark building with links to the creator of Sherlock Holmes. Burry & Knight was given the go-ahead to demolish the Lyndhurst Park Hotel after vowing to retain the facade,
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Have you seen James? Urgent appeal for missing man with links to Dorset
A MISSING person appeal has been launched for a man with links to Dorset. James Wright, 32 was last seen in Tiptoe Road, New Milton at around 7.15pm on July 8. He was last seen leaving the area in a grey coloured Mercedes CLA with registration
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New Channel 4 show to follow Brits as they attempt a refugees journey to UK
Channel 4 is to broadcast a new social experimental series that follows a group of opinionated Brits attempting the “perilous” journey refugees and migrants make to the UK. The four-part series is billed as taking an “unflinching look at the truth
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New crop of teachers graduate from trust
TRAINEE teachers have graduated from the Castleman Learning Network, which is part of the Bournemouth-based Castleman Academy Trust of schools. Five newly qualified teachers are excited to be establishing their own classrooms in local schools
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'New MPs will need to address Bournemouth's needs'
HAVING been roundly defeated by Labour’s Jessica Toale in Bournemouth West, may I congratulate her and Tom Hayes on their election as Bournemouth new MPs, whilst thanking those who voted Liberal Democrat for their support. It is clear that the
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'The NHS is not broken'
WHAT an insult! the new Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the “NHS is broken”. I do wonder how all the hard-working people who work in the NHS, as well as the many millions of people who have received excellent treatment from the NHS feel about
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Thousands of people employed in green jobs in Poole
THOUSANDS of workers are employed in green jobs in Poole, but the UK is lagging behind other nations for green manufacturing, new analysis reveals. The Institute for Public Policy Research has found on average, 2,593 people were employed in manufacturing
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Charity chair recognised for efforts
A BOURNEMOUTH disability training charity is celebrating winning a “significant” accolade. The Crumbs Project’s chair Peter Jones MBE was honoured with the Education and Training Award at the Cateys 2024. Peter has been recognised for his
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New exhibition on display at country park
A NEW exhibition by a Dorset artist at Durlston Country Park promises to explore environmental, social and religious themes from around the world. Josh Hollingshead’s display in the Swanage country park will run from July 3 to 18 and features
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Embrace the summer season with Solent Hotel and Spa
Make the most of summer days with the award-winning Solent Hotel and Spa in Hampshire. From one-night spa breaks to sizzling summer-inspired dining with friends, it’s time to get out and enjoy the change of season. Soothing spa days Sit back
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Fundraiser launched for Max Perry after crash at Poole
A FUNDRAISING page has been launched to support Max Perry, after he crashed out at Wimborne Road last week. Perry was guesting for Poole Pirates when he was unceremoniously knocked into the fence on the home straight by Edinburgh Monarchs reserve
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Ellis lands new managerial role in the Southern League after brief Poole stint
JAMES Ellis has landed a new managerial role in the Southern League, following his exit from Poole Town. Ellis was one of four managers during a tumultuous season at the Dolphins in 2023-24. Following Tom Killick’s sacking, Matt Tubbs was hired
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Slain dragon said to have terrorised local village
The Bisterne Dragon is a legend that has been around for centuries, likely dating back to the 17th century but possibly even earlier. The story goes that this dragon resided in the New Forest, near Burley Beacon, and terrorized the nearby hamlet
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London-style bus placed in Bournemouth town centre Square
YOU wait ages for a bus, and then one comes filled with fudge. Preparations are well underway for Live at the Square in Bournemouth town centre due to start on Friday, July 12. Palm trees, a London-style confectionary bus selling sweets,
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Summer event planned for 'dying' town centre refused by council
PLANS widely seen to bring life to a “dying” Bournemouth town centre have been refused by BCP Council. Councillors voted in line with case officer Eden Evans to refuse Seventa Events’ Summer Skate roller rink in the Lower Gardens. During
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Former Royal Marine in fight for compensation from Ministry of Defence
A FORMER Royal Marine has said the Ministry of Defence (MoD) accepting responsibility for hearing loss suffered during service gave him a “glimmer of hope” in his legal fight for compensation. Robert “Barney” Barnett, from Christchurch, was medically
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Fewer developments going ahead in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
FEWER planning applications are being submitted in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, government data shows. Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities figures show BCP Council decided on 2,605 planning applications in the year to
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Council leader will remain in post 'for now' after being elected as MP
COUNCIL leader Vikki Slade will remain in her post for possibly the next couple of months. BCP’s leader, who last week was elected as the new MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, said there will be “no immediate change” to those at the top of the
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Huge expansion plans lodged for Bournemouth Airport
AROUND 900 new car parking spaces could be added at Bournemouth Airport in huge expansion plans to ‘facilitate growth’. Bournemouth Airport has asked BCP Council if it will need to produce an environmental statement in an application for the expansion
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Care home becomes first in south west to provide in house private healthcare
A LUXURY care home group has announced a new private GP partnership. A private GP practice in Canford Cliffs is collaborating with Luxurycare care homes to offer a four-hour clinic at six care homes across Bournemouth. The first care home to
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Work continues at new Cherries training ground as new application lodged
WORK continues at pace at AFC Bournemouth’s new Canford training ground, with a new application for advertising hoardings around pitches now submitted. A cover letter from Savills on behalf of the club attached to the application said the new hoardings
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'I've had some fantastic times': Furniture business owner to retire
A FURNITURE business owner has had a ‘wonderful’ career as he announces his retirement after more than 50 years in the industry. David Phipp will close the doors on his shop and showroom in Ringwood Road, Ferndown, at the end of September.
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Council give 'serious nuisance and disorder' as reason for closure orders on homes
ANTI-social behaviour at two properties in Bournemouth have ‘significantly impacted’ neighbours, say BCP Council. Flat 6 at 29 St Albans Crescent and 12 Cunningham Place both reportedly experienced ‘serious nuisance and disorder’. As reported
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Liz Lean PR takes home gold at national PR industry awards
A POOLE based communication agency has won the 2024 Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) Excellence Awards. Liz Lean PR (LLPR) was commended for its 'Best Day Ever’ campaign for Paultons Park, taking home the beauty, fashion, and lifestyle
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Library garden to reopen for first time in eight years thanks to volunteers
A LIBRARY garden is set to reopen for the first time in eight years after efforts by volunteers to restore it. Winton Library’s sunken garden will open officially to the public once again with an event on July 13. The garden was closed off