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Proposed designs for development

Planning and development

Fortitudo plans to build 17 'ultra modern' flats after demolishing existing block

The former CJ's Hardware store in Bournemouth Road, Parkstone

The former CJ's Hardware store in Bournemouth Road, Parkstone

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Chinese restaurant set to open directly next door to Chinese takeaway

The Victoria Cross pub in Ashley Road, Parkstone

The Victoria Cross pub in Ashley Road, Parkstone

'Vile' drunk man attacked pub landlord and woman before racially abusing cop

Future of pub uncertain after closing shortly after death of landlord

Future of pub uncertain after closing shortly after death of landlord

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“We were losing a grand a week at times': Pub closes as landlady moves on

Revd Mike Trotman holding the cracked stone outside St Peter's Church, Parkstone.

Revd Mike Trotman holding the cracked stone outside St Peter's Church, Parkstone.

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Church hopes lightning 'never strikes twice' after bolt cracked roof

Nicholas James café and bar in Ashley Cross

Nicholas James café and bar in Ashley Cross

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Harrods-inspired delicatessen reopens as a café and bar

Reverend Mike Trotman outside St Peter’s Church in Parkstone.

Reverend Mike Trotman outside St Peter’s Church in Parkstone.

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One of region’s largest churches at risk due to financially draining building

Witness appeal after indecent exposure near Waitrose in Parkstone.

Witness appeal after indecent exposure near Waitrose in Parkstone.

Police hunt man who exposed himself near Waitrose supermarket

Aftermath of fire at old college building off Constitution Hill Road in Poole

Aftermath of fire at old college building off Constitution Hill Road in Poole

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'Deliberate' fire at old college described as 'heartbreaking' but predictable

St Peter's Church Centre in Chapel Road, Ashley Cross

St Peter's Church Centre in Chapel Road, Ashley Cross

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Demolition notice for 'unviable' church hall issued - despite new homes refusal

Parkstone mum Natalie Feeney, who died on Christmas Day, 2022

Parkstone mum Natalie Feeney, who died on Christmas Day, 2022

Tributes paid to much-loved mum of four who died tragically on Christmas Day

Boy, 15, caught on CCTV shooting pigeon with catapult before killing it

Boy, 15, caught on CCTV shooting pigeon with catapult before killing it

Boy, 15, caught on CCTV shooting pigeon with catapult before killing it

CJ's Hardware store in Bournemouth Road, Parkstone

CJ's Hardware store in Bournemouth Road, Parkstone

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'Life goes on': Family business to close after 30 years serving community

Poole mayor Cllr Tony Trent unveiling the tree plaque

Poole mayor Cllr Tony Trent unveiling the tree plaque

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Wood you believe it? Drama follows tree planting with bizarre disappearances

Britannia at Ashley Cross to reopen this month after

Britannia at Ashley Cross to reopen this month after

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Britannia at Ashley Cross to reopen next month after "extensive refurbishment"

CCTV images showing theft of three motocross bikes from Lincoln Avenue in Poole

CCTV images showing theft of three motocross bikes from Lincoln Avenue in Poole

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WATCH: Man 'devastated' as thieves brazenly enter garden and steal motorbikes

St Peter's Church Centre in Chapel Road, Ashley Cross, Poole. Picture: Google

St Peter's Church Centre in Chapel Road, Ashley Cross, Poole. Picture: Google

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Financially unviable church centre to be redeveloped to fund main church refurb

Morebus vehicles damaged after youths threw projectiles in Arne Avenue, Poole

Morebus vehicles damaged after youths threw projectiles in Arne Avenue, Poole

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Bus service changed indefinitely to protect passengers from 'dangerous' attacks

The Valley learning space opened at Heatherlands Primary School, Poole

The Valley learning space opened at Heatherlands Primary School, Poole

Learning and tranquillity space opens in memory of sisters killed in 2001

Lightning strike damages St Peter’s Church roof cross in Parkstone

Lightning strike damages St Peter’s Church roof cross in Parkstone

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'The cross of Jesus Christ took the hit': Lightning bolt cracks church symbol

Play area in Alexandra Park, Parkstone

Play area in Alexandra Park, Parkstone

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Play park gutted by arsonists to reopen with new equipment for summer

Heatherlands Primary School in Library Road, Poole

Heatherlands Primary School in Library Road, Poole

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Primary school gets glowing Ofsted report nearly eight years since last inspection

Plans for a block of flats at 9 Alton Road in Poole. Picture: Towncourt Homes/Darryl Howells

Plans for a block of flats at 9 Alton Road in Poole. Picture: Towncourt Homes/Darryl Howells

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Planning officer sides with residents criticising five-storey flat block plan

Diamond Jubilee street parties

Diamond Jubilee street parties

Diamond Jubilee street parties from around Dorset - Part 2

The change of use plans are for 228-230 Ashley Road, Parkstone. Picture: Google Maps/ Street View

The change of use plans are for 228-230 Ashley Road, Parkstone. Picture: Google Maps/ Street View

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Plans tabled to convert high street office into cafe and restaurant

Sea View in Poole

Sea View in Poole

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'Historical views become invisible': Fight to prevent 'cityscape' visions for Poole

Theft of an electric bike in Poole. Picture: Dorset Police

Theft of an electric bike in Poole. Picture: Dorset Police

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'This theft has had a real impact': Thieves steal E-bike from garage

Picture: Pixabay

Picture: Pixabay

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Covid may have helped youth crime reduce in Dorset

Penn Hill Conservative councillor Tony O’Neill and Alexandra Park resident Glen Dimascio

Penn Hill Conservative councillor Tony O’Neill and Alexandra Park resident Glen Dimascio

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Father's desperate plea with council to rehome family away from “living hell”

Fire at a play park in Alexandra Park in Parkstone, Poole

Fire at a play park in Alexandra Park in Parkstone, Poole

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Community shock as fire tears through children's play park destroying equipment

Local government

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'Disingenuous to suggest council is keeping tax-rate down'

Dorset Council has backed a programme to help women who have had children taken away

Dorset Council has backed a programme to help women who have had children taken away

Women who have children taken away to be given more help

Bin bag full of cannabis discovered in Upper Parkstone bin. Picture: Dorset Police

Bin bag full of cannabis discovered in Upper Parkstone bin. Picture: Dorset Police

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Bin bag full of cannabis discovered by member of the public

Poole Neighbourhood Policing Team carry out foot patrols to catch anti-social behaviour incidents. Picture: Poole Police

Poole Neighbourhood Policing Team carry out foot patrols to catch anti-social behaviour incidents. Picture: Poole Police

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Anti-social behaviour hotspots targeted by on-foot police patrols

Police issue appeal after damage to the paint work of two vehicles in Crest Road, Poole

Police issue appeal after damage to the paint work of two vehicles in Crest Road, Poole

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Do you recognise this man? 'Great expense' caused by alleged vehicle damage

Dorset Police are investigating an alleged robbery involving a handgun at a Subway in Ringwood Road, Poole.

Dorset Police are investigating an alleged robbery involving a handgun at a Subway in Ringwood Road, Poole.

Staff ‘threatened by two men with handgun and bat’ at Subway store

Dorset Police stock picture

Dorset Police stock picture

Man arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm without certificate

Tiffany Watson and Scott Exley

Tiffany Watson and Scott Exley

Parkstone woman defies her disability and abseils down the Spinnaker Tower for charity

Parkstone Yacht Club fire. Picture: Abbie Shepherd

Parkstone Yacht Club fire. Picture: Abbie Shepherd

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Boat engulfed in flames at yacht club

Dorset's best and worst GP surgeries according to thousands of patients

Dorset's best and worst GP surgeries according to thousands of patients

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Dorset's best and worst GP surgeries according to thousands of patients

DETAILED: Best and worst Dorset GP surgeries ranked across key survey areas

DETAILED: Best and worst Dorset GP surgeries ranked across key survey areas

DETAILED: Best and worst Dorset GP surgeries ranked across key survey areas