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Rose praises Cherries team performance as subs make difference v Sparta

MARCO Rose gave 'big respect' to Sparta Praha, but he was delighted with a full-team performance as the Cherries came from behind to defeat their hosts 3-1 in Prague. A disjointed performance in the first half saw Bournemouth trail 1-0 at the break

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Subs strikes see Cherries turn game around to defeat Sparta Praha and extend run

THREE second-half goals from substitutes saw the Cherries come from behind to defeat hosts Sparta Praha in the Europa League. Sparta were the better side in the first half and deservedly held the lead at the break. Lewis Cook struck the post

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Police reveal details of M27 crash that caused rush hour delays this morning

Police have revealed the cause of a crash which led to delays on the M27 during the morning rush hour. Hampshire Constabulary received a report of a non-injury collision at junction 3, near Southampton Docks, at 7.27am on Thursday, November 5.

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TV star says exit from BBC show after 13 years will 'take years to fully process'

Alison O’Donnell has described her departure from BBC crime drama Shetland as “overwhelming”, adding that it will take her "years to fully process it". The Scottish actress, who has played Tosh McIntosh since the show began in 2013, will leave

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Man arrested at barbers on suspicion of assaulting woman

A MAN has been arrested at a barbers on suspicion of assaulting a woman. Dorset Police received "a third-party report" on Saturday, October 31 that a woman from Poole had been assaulted by a man who was known to her. TurkisHairline, Columbia

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Man fined more than £1,700 for dumping baby items at recycling centre

A man has been fined more than £1,700 for dumping waste beside recycling banks. Aakash Rathi, of St Leonards, Ringwood, was prosecuted by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council after being caught fly-tipping at Brighton Hill Recycling Centre on

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25 drivers to receive tickets after exceeding 40mph New Forest speed limit

Police said 25 drivers will be receiving speeding tickets for exceeding the 40mph speed limit on one new Forest village road. The highest recorded speed was 60mph at Matley Wood, where a safety camera van and Safer Roads Unit motorbikes held a

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Help save Arne's heathland at 'Pull a Pine' event with festive music and drinks

A conservation charity is inviting the public to 'Pull a Pine' this month in a hands-on, festive conservation event where visitors will help remove invasive pine trees and take a cut tree home for Christmas. The RSPB charity is hosting 'Arne’s

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'The things dreams are made of' - Cherries fans in Prague for Europa League clash

PRAGUE was the destination for the Cherries fans on the second step of the club’s European tour, and the fans painted the town red and black ahead of their side’s game against Sparta Praha. Bournemouth were heading into the game off the back of

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Adams, Evanilson and Rayan goals see Cherries defeat Sparta - As it happened

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'We will not wait for a fatality': Holt's 20mph fight after crashes and near misses

Residents of Holt, Dorset, have launched a campaign for a 20mph limit after pet deaths, crashes and a string of near misses on a dangerous stretch of road. Retired head teacher Samantha “Sammy” Steed is leading the campaign as traffic through Holt

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Search on for wanted man with links to Dorset

A man with links to two Dorset towns is urgently wanted by police on prison recall and the force are urging the public not to approach and report any relevant information. According to Dorset Police, Mickey Lee Stanley, aged 28, is wanted on prison

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New Forest school criticised over attendance and teaching in new Ofsted report

A New Forest secondary school has been told it needs to improve attendance and the consistency of its teaching following an Ofsted inspection. Noadswood School, in Dibden Purlieu, has published a report following an inspection on September 9 and

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45 firefighters tackled heath fire throughout the night

ALMOST four dozen firefighters tackled the Canford Heath fire into the early hours of this morning. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has said the incident was scaled back at around 1am this morning (November 5). In an update given

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Rose and Evanilson nominated for Premier League awards after strong October

THE Cherries have picked up a pair of nominations for the Premier League's October awards, with Marco Rose up for Manager of the Month and Evanilson on the shortlist for the player award. Rose guided Bournemouth to three wins from four league games

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Driver caught speeding at 125mph banned from roads - In the Dock

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: MARIANNE WALKER, 52, and of Witchampton, admitted to failing to give information relating to the identification of the driver or rider of a vehicle when required in Poole Police Station

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Channel 4 axes major series after 11 years amid 'serious allegations of wrongdoing'

Channel 4 has cancelled Married At First Sight UK. The decision follows an external review prompted by "serious allegations of wrongdoing" involving the show. Earlier this year, two female participants alleged rape and a third claimed sexual

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Little-known HMRC tax break could hand couples £1,260 – check if you qualify

Married couples and civil partners could be missing out on a tax break worth up to £1,260, with thousands potentially able to claim money going back several years. Marriage Allowance allows one partner to transfer £1,260 of their unused Personal

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Rubicon drinks recalled from UK supermarkets and stores due to health concerns

Four batches of a Rubicon drink have been recalled over undeclared sulphites. AG Barr is recalling 1-litre cartons of Rubicon Yuzu & Pink Grapefruit because they may contain sulphites not mentioned on the label, the Food Standards Agency (FSA

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Barclays to pay drivers early – but they must make a big decision within a month

Barclays has announced it will offer early compensation to some motorists who were mis-sold car finance, allowing them to receive a payout before a major legal challenge is resolved. The bank's finance arm, Barclays Partner Finance, said some customers

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Subway plans to open 70 new UK stores inside Asda supermarkets

Up to 70 more Subway restaurants could open inside Asda supermarkets. The sandwich chain has expanded its agreement with the supermarket, with the new UK restaurants planned over the next four years. Subway said the deal would increase the

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Which? warning over common mistake that is making homes colder and bills higher

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Blue Badge drivers could face unexpected fines despite having a permit

UK Blue Badge holders heading to Italy have been issued a warning over a little-known driving rule that could land them with a fine of up to €335. British disabled drivers have been given a boost after the Department for Transport confirmed that

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Calls to cut state pension age to 65 and free up jobs for younger workers grow

A petition calling for the state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 112,000 signatures, with the campaign now set to be considered for a debate in Parliament. The petition, created by Michelle Gill, argues that lowering the retirement

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Minister responds to claims smoky bacon crisps could be banned in UK in new EU deal

A Cabinet minister told an interviewer to “get a life” over a question about smoky bacon crisps. Environment Secretary Dame Angela Eagle was asked whether closer alignment with the European Union could lead to restrictions on the crisps' labels

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Minister responds to claims smoky bacon crisps could be banned in UK in new EU deal

A Cabinet minister told an interviewer to “get a life” over a question about smoky bacon crisps. Environment Secretary Dame Angela Eagle was asked whether closer alignment with the European Union could lead to restrictions on the crisps' labels

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Eight-year parking error corrected with new restrictions across New Forest roads

A parking mistake dating back eight years is being corrected as new restrictions are introduced across the New Forest. The changes will affect several roads in New Milton, Hythe and Totton, with new double yellow lines, seasonal parking restrictions

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Iron Maiden memorabilia linked to Dennis Stratton heads rare auction collection

A rare collection of rock and heavy metal memorabilia will go under the hammer. The private collection, featuring items pertaining to guitarist and original touring member of Iron Maiden Dennis Stratton, will be auctioned by Ringwood Auctions as

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British man with Ebola in DRC to be flown to UK for treatment

A British man has tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He is expected to be flown back to the UK for treatment following the diagnosis. A Government spokesperson said: "A British citizen currently in the DRC has tested

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Residents in Penn Hill voting today for new BCP councillor after Lib Dem resigns

Residents in an area of Poole will be going to the polls to vote for a new councillor to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. A by-election is being held for the Penn Hill ward of BCP Council following the resignation of Liberal Democrat

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New supportive movement class in Poole to help people living with chronic pain

A new movement class aiming to support people living with chronic pain is launching in Poole. Moving Well will run weekly at Lighthouse Poole from November 18, offering gentle movement and social connection in a relaxed setting. Sessions will

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Morebus offers free travel to Armed Forces personnel during Remembrance period

Bus drivers are proudly wearing poppies as part of a company-wide show of support for the Armed Forces during the Remembrance period. Morebus staff are taking part in the tribute, with the company making a donation to the Royal British Legion’s

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New Forest Community Lottery raises more than £24,000 in first year

A community lottery has raised more than £24,000 for good causes in its first year. The New Forest Community Lottery supports charities and voluntary groups across the district. Cllr Dan Poole, portfolio holder for community, safety and wellbeing

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Dorset rock artist unveils debut EP after years in the making

A DORSET rock artist is set to release his debut EP after years of performing, song writing and recording. Chris Payn, based in Dorset, will launch The Wait on November 13. The five-track collection spans songs written throughout his life,

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More than 100 traders to gather for Christmas event at Dorset museum next week

More than 100 traders will gather under one roof at a Dorset museum for a festive shopping experience. The Christmas event will take place at the Tank Museum in Bovington on November 14 and November 15 and will feature a Christmas market filled

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Chefs' exclusive preview restaurant evenings at Dorset country house

THE kitchens of Dorset’s historic country house will be graced with Michelin-star culinary experience this month as Seventeen28Restaurant opens its doors for a series of exclusive preview evenings. The restaurant has announced it will be opening

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PICTURES - First Class reception pictures from schools across Dorset

MEET the youngsters who have started school this autumn. The Daily Echo featured images of little ones in a special First Class supplement which was published on Tuesday, November 3. If you missed it, back copies of the supplement can be ordered

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Entrepreneur opens second shop selling vintage football shirts and collectables

A YOUNG up-and-coming entrepreneur is expanding his business within Bobby's Emporium in Bournemouth town centre. Harry Wolstenholme, 23, currently runs the shop Public Fashion and is expanding his business by opening a football-exclusive shop in

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Bournemouth dad builds AI-powered business while recovering from surgery

A dad from Bournemouth has launched an AI-powered business using just one finger, a mobile phone and a big idea. Steve Candy-Hewett, 54, began building his business in May while recovering from surgery. With no coding experience and limited

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Lush celebrates Snow Fairy's 21st birthday with 'all things pink' Dorset events

A global handmade cosmetics brand founded in Poole is celebrating 21 years of one of its best-loved products with special events across Dorset. Lush, originally founded in Poole in 1995 and now known globally for its ethical approach and commitment

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Two Dorset attractions named among South West’s top 10 most-loved destinations

Two Dorset attractions have been named among the top 10 most-loved destinations in the South West. The Tank Museum and Monkey World secured third and tenth place respectively in a new ranking based on Tripadvisor reviews. Compiled by media

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'As Reform watches £1.4m smoulder in bank, our young people deserve better'

I was delighted to attend the opening of the new Kings Park play park with Councillor O’Keeffe this week. For years, I have heard from local families about the loss of this much-loved community asset and I have consistently pushed for investment

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Artists to take over historic shopping arcade in Dorset with curated art fair

A curated art fair is set to transform a historic shopping arcade into a vibrant creative hub. Art in the Arcade will take place at the Royal Arcade in Boscombe on Saturday, November 21, from 10am to 4pm, showcasing original artwork, live demonstrations

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Tesco Winter Food Collection calls for volunteers in Dorset to support charities

A national supermarket chain is calling for volunteers in Dorset to support the UK’s largest food donation drive. The Tesco Winter Food Collection, now in its 14th year, will take place in all large Tesco stores, including ones in Blandford Forum

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Bournemouth's biggest and best-loved family fireworks show returns this weekend

A major fireworks event in Dorset is set to light up the skies with three displays in one night this weekend. Bournemouth Fireworks returns to Littledown Centre on Saturday, November 7, promising an expanded programme of entertainment alongside

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Dorset law firm expands family dispute resolution team as court caseloads rise

A Dorset law firm has expanded its family dispute resolution team. Steele Raymond, with offices in Bournemouth and Christchurch, has grown its team to offer more options for resolving financial and child-related disputes outside of court. The

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Wimborne RFC second XV beat East Dorset Dockers 46-10 in Leigh Park rugby clash

Wimborne RFC Second XV v East Dorset Dockers Wimborne second XV welcomed East Dorset Dockers to Leigh Park and soon showed the home crowd a team who are improving every week and putting in performances to make the coaching staff pleased with their

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Community Christmas music project to raise funds for Dorset charity

A Christmas single is spreading festive cheer while raising funds for a Dorset charity. The song, titled Christmas At Our Place, will be released on November 16, in support of Dorset-based charity Amelia’s Rainbow, which helps seriously ill children

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Poole Museum welcomes more than 250,000 visits in first year after reopening

More than 250,000 visits have been made to Poole Museum and Scaplen’s Court in their first year since reopening. Poole Museum, which reopened to the public on November 5 last year following a multi-million-pound transformation, recorded more than

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Britain's Got Talent star to perform at comedy night in Bournemouth next week

An ITV Britain's Got Talent star and Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow comedian will be performing in Bournemouth next week. Josh Baulf, who received acclaim for his appearance on Britain's Got Talent in 2020, will perform at the Bournemouth Pavilion

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'Terribly sad': Disappointment as shop set to close next month

THE upcoming closure of a store in Wimborne has been met with disappointment from residents, with concerns growing over the loss of another familiar name from the town centre. TG Jones has confirmed its Crown Mead store will close on December 12

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Dorset school to stage ambitious musical production in Swanage next year

A school in Dorset is gearing up to stage its most ambitious theatre production yet next year. The Swanage School will bring Hadestown: Teen Edition to The Mowlem in February 2027. The show is a youth-adapted version of the West End and Broadway

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Revered theatre and film director to appear at Poole venue later this month

Sir Richard Eyre will come to a Poole venue later this month as part of an upcoming masterclass. The revered theatre and film director will be in conversation with American TV and film writer Lise Mayer in the latest Pipeline Masterclass at Lighthouse

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Bournemouth MP demands support for Poundland workers in Boscombe and across UK

A Bournemouth MP has urged the Government to step in and help save Poundland jobs at risk. Tom Hayes, the Labour MP for Bournemouth East, called for support for workers at Poundland stores in Boscombe and across the UK during a statement in Parliament

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Brownies and care home residents enjoy Halloween celebration

Brownies and care home residents in the New Forest celebrated Halloween together. The event, hosted at Colten Care’s Court Lodge in Lymington, featured spooky games, decorations and laughter. The lounge was transformed with cobwebs and Halloween

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Bournemouth mental health charity wins top award for the second year running

A mental health charity in Dorset has won a business award for its therapeutic horticulture project. Cherry Tree Nursery in Bournemouth, run by Plants and Minds, received the Rotary Club Retail Business Award 2026 at the Ferndown Business Awards

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Couple to open new venue with golf, VR, racing and augmented reality darts

A couple are preparing to launch a pioneering virtual sport, entertainment and hospitality venue, set to be the first of its kind in the area. Founders Tasha and Warren Cloete, have announced the launch of their new venue, The Bays, in Portman

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Murder investigation remains ongoing after Essex man found dead in Poole Harbour

An investigation into the murder of an Essex man in Poole Harbour over the summer remains ongoing, police have said. Michael “Mitch” Mitchell, from Chelmsford, was found dead off the coast of Baiter Park on June 2 after Dorset Police said it received

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Care home launches monthly veterans’ breakfast group in Hamworthy

A care home has launched a veterans’ breakfast group to bring ex-servicemen and women together in the community. Barchester’s Upton Bay Care Home in Hamworthy held its first Veterans Bacon Butty Morning on October 28, 2026, as part of a new monthly

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Pier-to-pier fundraiser honours university student who died from meningitis

UNIVERSITY students took part in a 5K pier-to-pier run in memory of their friend who died after contracting meningitis last year.  The swimming and netball teams that Megan Draper had joined at Bournemouth University organised the event to raise

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Christchurch firm appoints new managing director to lead ambitious growth plans

An energy conveyance products wholesaler based in Dorset has announced a new managing director to lead its next phase of growth. Polyhose (UK) Ltd, based in Christchurch, has appointed Ian Cochran to the role, bringing with him 30 years of experience

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Restored 200mph Sunbeam 1000hp car shortlisted for top motoring award

A restored land speed record car is in the running for a top motoring award. The Sunbeam 1000hp, brought back to life by a team led by senior engineer Ian Stanfield at the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu, has been shortlisted for the Royal Automobile

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Man discovers 52 new relatives aged 80 after believing his father died in infancy

Twenty years ago, Reginald Mills discovered at 80 that his father had not died in infancy, but had lived until 1981. For most of his life, Mr Mills believed he had been left without a father before he was old enough to remember him. He also believed

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Iron Age British king was actually female, reveals new research

AN Iron Age British king was actually female, reveals new research. The study shows Verica, who was central to the Roman Invasion of Britain in 43AD, was in fact a woman. The discovery re-writes the history of early Roman Britain, according

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Rose urges Cherries to be alert against 'good team' Sparta Praha

MARCO Rose has warned that his Cherries players must ‘be alert’ for tomorrow’s game against Sparta Praha as he praised a ‘good team that like to play football’. Bournemouth visit Prague in their fourth game in the Europa League, looking to maintain

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Developer who blocked homeowner's sea view with brick wall finally tears it down

A Southbourne homeowner has won a long standing planning battle with a developer who built an illegal wall blocking her sea view. Liz Bates, 43, has spent more than a year fighting for the removal of the 16ft by 6ft brick wall, which was built

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Rose confirms it was always plan for Kroupi to return to European squad after Prague

JUNIOR Kroupi will be back in the Cherries' European squad for the game against Celta Vigo at the end of November, as it was always the plan to return him to the group after four league phase games, Marco Rose said. Kroupi picked up a foot injury

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£2m mansion with 15-metre indoor pool and panoramic harbour views for sale

A luxury mansion with panoramic harbour views and a 15-metre indoor swimming pool has gone on the market for nearly £2 million. Located in the Lilliput area of Poole, the four-bedroom home is being marketed by Lola Massingham, founder of Prime

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Hill working hard on in-possession skills as centre backs 'are more aggressive'

JAMES Hill said he has been working hard to develop his on-the-ball skills in the past season and credited Marco Rose's training sessions with making it easier to make decisions while in possession. Rose praised Hill as one of the best defensive

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James Hill - England call-up would be 'an incredible honour'

JAMES Hill is focused on performing every week for the Cherries and, if that brings an England call-up, then it would be 'an incredible honour'. Hill has been superb so far this season and has continued his excellent form from last term. His