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'Day to remember' - Birthday girl turning 100 treated to brunch at The Ivy
A DORSET resident spent her milestone birthday in style with a special trip to a newly-opened restaurant. Ivy Anderson celebrated her 100th birthday by visiting The Ivy in Bournemouth on its opening day. The birthday girl enjoyed the day with
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Sam Tompkins on his rise to fame and inspiration behind debut album
FROM busking on the streets to filling concert halls, Sam Tompkins talks about his rise to fame and inspiration behind his debut album. Ahead of his Bournemouth gig on November 11 at the O2 Academy, Sam spoke to the Daily Echo and revealed one
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Thieves raid vape shop stealing £500 of products
THIEVES smashed into and raided a vape shop in Bournemouth, making off with £500 of products. Police are searching for three people as they investigate the burglary in Evapo vape shop on Old Christchurch. It was reported that at around 11.20pm
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Key Poole road to close eastbound on Wednesday
A MAIN route in Poole will close eastbound on Wednesday while Wessex Water carries out work. The utility company will close Herbert Avenue eastbound on Wednesday, November 13 to enable a “temporary solution” to the sewer to be put in place.
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Met Office reveals chances of 'disruptive snowfall' hitting UK this month
The Met Office has revealed the chances of “widespread or disruptive snowfall” in their latest long-range forecasts. While forecasts from TheWeatherOutlook and some weather charts from WXCharts suggest the UK could see significant snowfall in November
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REVIEW: The new 'Saltwater Sauna' at Avon Beach
BUSINESS is booming for the company behind Avon Beach’s two new saunas. Demand for the new Saltwater Sauna is so high that securing a sauna session over the Christmas period has been likened to ‘getting tickets for Glastonbury’ by customers.
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When will colder weather arrive and will it snow? what Dorset forecasters say
TEMPERATURES are set to tumble next week in what could be the first cold spell of the season. Over the next few days, high pressure will gradually subside and allows winds to start to come in from the north or northwest, the Met Office said.
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Bournemouth store transformed into gingerbread for national campaign
A BOURNEMOUTH supermarket has been virtually transformed into a tasty treat for a national festive campaign. Tesco Express in Westbourne was one of many stores turned into gingerbread to raise awareness for a campaign to help customers ‘feed their
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Residents of all ages join for Armistice Day in Kinson
RESIDENTS from Kinson came together to remember fallen soldiers on Armistice Day. Simon Wareham, warden of St Andrew’s Church, organised an event on Kinson Green on Monday, November 11. He reflected on how enjoyable the morning was with the
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Motorcyclist remains in serious condition after crash
A MOTORCYCLIST remains in a serious condition in hospital after a crash in Christchurch. While the man in his 50s remains in a bad way in Southampton General Hospital, his condition is no longer believed to be life threatening. The rider,
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Popular Dorset fair will not return next year
THE Great Dorset Steam Fair will not be returning next year, its organisers have said. It will be the third year the Blandford-based event will not be going ahead after it was put up for sale a year ago with no buyer found. Despite discussions
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Man wanted for charity theft caught by police
A MAN that was wanted by police for several shoplifting offences, including the theft of charity boxes, has been found. Simon Pope was located after failing to attend court for the offences. A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: “The 35-year-old
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'Stunning' Taurid meteor shower to light up the skies in the UK tonight
A "stunning" meteor shower will bring a spectacular light display to UK skies over the next two nights. Yes, that's right, we're in for another treat. The Northern Taurids will glow brightly as they enter the Earth’s atmosphere this week and
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The rare error that could make this penny worth more than £600 - how to spot
We are all being urged to check our change for a incredibly rare old penny coin that could be worth as much as £600 due to an error. The error on the old coin can be spotted in the date, and makes the coin a must-have for keen collectors. It
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Krispy Kreme giving away more than 20,000 free doughnuts this week
Krispy Kreme is giving away more than 20,000 free original glazed doughnuts in the UK on Wednesday (November 13) as part of World Kindness Day. The popular doughnut company operates in over 40 countries around the world and has more than 120 stores
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The banks that'll give you up to £200 to switch this Christmas
Free money is something we could all do with as Christmas approaches, and some banks are so keen to take on new customers that they offer a cash incentive. There are also various rewards up for grabs which people can make the most of. The
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Suspected drugs found during domestic-related incident
SUSPECTED drugs were found at a property while police responded to a domestic-related incident. Police officers from Lymington and New Milton police found suspected class A and B drugs during the search in the New Forest. During the search
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Trains suspended due to lack of staff
A train service has been suspended this morning due to a lack of staff. Rail commuters travelling between Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier may see serious disruption this morning. Due to a shortage of train crew between Brockenhurst and Lymington
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Tributes paid to woman killed by cow after New Forest walk
COLLEAGUES have paid tribute to a woman who was killed by a cow after going on a walk in the New Forest. Pam Barnwell, 88, was walking her dog near Roger Penny Way in Godshill on October 21 when she was seriously injured by the large farm animal
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Light festival at care home raises more than £300 for charity
MORE than 200 people gathered for a "festival of light" at a New Forest care home. The event, inspired by Diwali, was held at Colten Care's Woodpeckers in Brockenhurst. Residents and visitors enjoyed illuminated displays, including stained
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Government launches commission to tackle water pollution in Bournemouth
A BOURNEMOUTH MP has launched a campaign to clean up Bournemouth’s seas and rivers. On Wednesday, October 23, Bournemouth West MP Jessica Toale asked the Secretary of State for the Environment, Steve Reed, what the Government would be doing to
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Carers 'twice as likely to be suspended', Dorset charity finds
A pioneering education report completed by a Dorset charity has found that young carers face significant barriers within the education system. The report by MYTIME Young Carers reveals that young people in care roles are "overlooked and overburdened
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Former tennis star turned Strictly contestant announces Ringwood tour date
FORMER professional tennis player turned broadcaster Annabel Croft is bringing her UK tour to Ringwood. The 28-date tour will visit The Barn on September 27, 2025. Annabel said: “I am excited to go on this tour to share my experiences from
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Poole seafood restaurant among BCP eateries recognised at Good Food Awards
A Poole seafood restaurant was among a few BCP eateries that scooped a prize at the annual Good Food Awards. Rockfish in Poole, Satya’s Kitchen in Moordown and Coffee Saloon in Canford Cliffs were all recognised. Alongside that, The Wimborne
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Woman warns motorists to watch out after Castlepoint car park fines
A BOURNEMOUTH woman is warning other motorists not to get caught out by Castlepoint car parking fines after having issues paying her penalty charge. Lynn Ting, 70, parked at Castlepoint shopping centre on September 20 when she lost track of time
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Hurn Neighbourhood Plan overwhelmingly approved by residents
HURN residents have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the new neighbourhood plan. Residents voted in a referendum to accept Hurn Neighbourhood Plan that saw 89.63 per cent in favour with a turnout of 23.24 per cent. Once approved by full
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Visitor numbers up at Bournemouth's Oceanarium
VISITOR numbers at Bournemouth’s Oceanarium are up, auditors for the business have said. An extra 4.5 per cent of people visited the Oceanarium in 2023/24 compared to 2022, new company accounts have revealed. Per capita spend (revenue divided
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Swanage care home remains unoccupied weeks after three found dead
ELDERLY residents who were evacuated from a Swanage care home following suspected carbon monoxide being released into the air have not moved back in nearly three weeks later. Three people died at the Gainsborough care home in Ulwell Road, Swanage
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Lidl thanks 80 per cent of people who wanted their new supermarket
LIDL has thanked 80 per cent of Purbeck residents which it said supported the now approved plans for a new supermarket. Councillors were split on whether the new supermarket planned for Sandford Road, Sandford, should be given permission.
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Options being explored to carry out postponed roadworks
ROAD chiefs and Wessex Water are exploring their options to carry out repair work that could not go ahead as planned. A collapsed sewer pipe underneath Ringwood Road at Herbert Avenue in Poole will be replaced with a temporary pipe ready by Wessex
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Village hall plans for solar panel and EV chargers
PLANS are in place to install new solar panels on top of a village hall. Church Knowle Village Hall in Purbeck, two miles from Corfe Castle, may also have two electric vehicle charging points in its car park. The hall was built on land transferred
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Tory and Lib Dem 'party politics' debate 'felt like private squabble'
LABOUR has said the council debate on winter fuel payments “felt like a private squabble” between the Lib Dems and Conservatives. A motion to bring forward an awareness campaign to alert those eligible for pension credit in Bournemouth, Christchurch
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Group look to take on viaduct to stop BCP Council's 'demolition'
A GROUP has come forward and said it wants to take on Branksome East Viaduct to save it from potential demolition by BCP Council. The disused Victorian viaduct is earmarked on the council’s Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDLP) for demolition by
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‘Public confidence is key’: Figures show Dorset officers barred from policing
FIGURES reveal the number of Dorset officers who have been barred from policing, with the Dorset police and crime commissioner stating that “public confidence is key” to the force. Data from the College of Policing shows the number of barred officers
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Father accused of rape and a baby taken from its mother - A day in the family court
A BABY taken away from its mother and a mother refusing father visits after a rape allegation – this is what happens in a day at a family court. Life-changing decisions are made every day in family courts, which have previously been kept hidden
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Hamworthy return to winning ways with victory on the road at Lymington
HAMWORTHY bounced back after New Milton ended their five-match winning streak with a 3-1 victory away at Lymington Town. United travelled to Lymington having already faced their hosts in the Wessex League Cup earlier this season and falling to
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Swans maintain good start with draw against Romsey
SWANAGE and Wareham ladies’ second team maintained their good start to the season with a draw against Romsey. Second placed Swans faced a 15-strong team from the Hampshire side, a team that sat just below them in the league in third. The game
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Innovative project planned for Swanage Railway next year
A NEW innovation project is steaming ahead at Swanage Railway to test if WiFi can work on even the most rural and oldest railway networks. Dorset Council has been awarded £163,000 government funding from Department for Science, Innovation and
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Cuss praises 'outstanding' determination of Cherries side in 4-0 victory
CHERRIES boss Steve Cuss was delighted with his side’s performance as they emphatically beat league leaders Swindon Town to close the gap on the Robins. AFC Bournemouth beat Swindon 4-0 at the Vitality Stadium to bring the gap down to just one
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'It is what it is': Cherries 'have to accept' defeat leading into break
ANDONI Iraola said his side must accept the disappointment of defeat going into an international break after the Cherries were beaten 3-2 at Brentford. Going into the game, the Bournemouth boss told the Daily Echo he hoped to enter this international
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'Viaduct plan an affront to our heritage'
I AM writing to complain bitterly that the announcement that the Victorian viaduct earmarked to be demolished has been announced as a Bournemouth Asset. This grand Victorian Viaduct is in Poole and is part of Poole’s Heritage. I feel very annoyed
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Wimborne club captain set for 'emotional' farewell
WIMBORNE Town club captain Scott Arnold is set for an “emotional” farewell game this evening at the Wyatt Homes Stadium. After a career spanning over 20 years at the Magpies, Arnold decided now was the right time for him to hang up the boots.
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Chris Billam-Smith vs Gilberto Ramirez: Preview, undercard and how to follow
FIGHT week is here for Bournemouth’s Chris Billam-Smith. ‘The Gentleman’ will be hoping to add the cruiserweight WBA title to his WBO title as he faces Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez on Saturday night in a unification bout. It is Billam-Smith’s first
