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Man found dead by police after taking ketamine
A MAN was found dead by police officers after taking ketamine. Joshua William Leatham-Prosser, 26, was found dead at his home St Leonard's Road, Weymouth in on June 5. Police broke their way into the home of Dorchester-born Mr Leatham-Prosser
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Bournemouth holiday park emerged from a former gipsy encampment
The Fairway Caravan Park, once a bustling holiday destination nestled in West Howe, Bournemouth, has left its mark on the town's history. Located along Ringwood Road, just adjacent to Northbourne Golf Course, this park emerged from a former gipsy
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Woman found dead in bathroom after taking mix of drugs
A WOMAN was found dead in her bathroom by a friend. Martha Louise Vickers, 44, died after she was believed to have taken a mix of heroin and methadone, an inquest heard. Coroner’s officer Grace Monro told Bournemouth Coroner’s Court that
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More people now cycle in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
MORE people in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole cycled at least once a week last year than in 2022, new figures show. Figures from the Active Lives Survey from Sport England, compiled by the Department for Transport, show 17.4 per cent of people
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Woman found dead at Bournemouth home
A WOMAN in her 30s died after being found unresponsive. Boscombe-born Francesca Louise Mansell, 34, was found dead in her home in King George Avenue, Moordown on August 3. Coroner’s officer Grace Monro told an inquest opening for Miss Mansell
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Bournemouth murderer who hid body in suitcase died in prison
NOTORIOUS Bournemouth murderer Benjamin Walter died from synthetic cannabinoid toxicity while in prison. Walter was sentenced to 18 years in prison for killing paedophile Geoffrey Reed in his Boscombe flat, stuffing his body into a suitcase and
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Contentious incinerator plans set for approval
CONTENTIOUS plans for a new incinerator have been recommended for approval by council officers. More than 230 people have written to the council to object to the plans for the waste combined heat and power facility at Canford Resource Park.
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'Huge relief' as appeal to build 1700 homes rejected
ALDERHOLT residents are rejoicing after an appeal to build 1700 homes in the village has been rejected by the Planning Inspectorate. After a two-year-long battle against developers Dudsbury Homes, Alderholt residents have celebrated the final dismissal
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Wimborne secure all three points against Hungerford in entertaining clash
HEADED goals in each half gave Wimborne Town all three points over Hungerford Town. Tim Sills stayed with the same starting lineup that knocked Tiverton Town out of the FA Cup. Hungerford had an identical league record as they visited Wimborne
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Poole Town Ladies unlucky in defeat to Forest Green Rovers
POOLE Town ladies were unlucky in defeat as they were narrowly beaten 2-1 by a strong Forest Green Rovers side at the County Ground. The game got underway with neither side looking likely to open the scoring. A first real opening fell for the
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Wimborne face tough test in away clash at Totton
WIMBORNE Town travel to face AFC Totton in the Southern League Premier South this evening. Tim Sills’ side have won their last two games including a convincing display in a 2-1 win at home to Hungerford Town but have a much tougher test as they
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Family honours army musician by forming affordable brass class for children
THE family of a late army musician is honouring his memory by opening a brass class to teach young people how to play an instrument. In January 2021, Robbie Bowering from Poole was diagnosed with cancer. He bravely battled the disease for two
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"We can't continue to afford these losses", says restaurant after break-ins
A RESTAURANT owner said his move to Bournemouth has been "disappointing" following a spate of break-ins. Kevin Farrell, the owner of Vegivores in Bourne Avenue, said his venue has been broken into four times since opening in February this year.
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Dog charity creates petition to address 'excessive' dog on beaches ban
A DORSET dog owner who thinks the five-month ban on some beaches is ‘excessive’ has started a petition to get dogs back sooner. The current rule restricts dog access to blue flag Dorset beaches from May 1 to September 30 each year. (Image:
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Potential staff redundancies loom at BCP day centres
A CARE provider has confirmed staffing changes, including potential redundancies, are likely at BCP day centres. An ongoing consultation process at Tricuro may result in several staff dismissals, affecting all five of its day centre locations.
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Bournemouth musician George 'Zoot' Money dies aged 82
TRIBUTES have been paid to one of Bournemouth's best-known musicians and member of the Big Roll Band, George Bruno 'Zoot' Money, who has died aged 82. Born in Bournemouth on July 17 1942, Zoot grew up living in Old Christchurch Road as the son
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Hospital volunteer faces fear of swimming for charity
A VOLUNTEER for Bournemouth Hospital is facing her fears to raise funds for the dementia and stroke wards. After volunteering for seven years in Bournemouth Hospital in the strokes and dementia wards, Valerie has decided to face her fear of swimming
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Epilepsy sufferer donates thousands to hospital charity through knitting headbands
A YOUNG epileptic sufferer from Poole has raised thousands of pounds for University Hospitals Dorset through his love of knitting. Joshie Cadbury, 11, was diagnosed with epilepsy after travelling to Switzerland when he showed symptoms of epilepsy