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'Nobody can live with my intensity': Billam-Smith makes weight for Zurdo bout

CHRIS Billam-Smith said no cruiserweight in the world can live with his intensity as the wait is nearly over for his unification bout with Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez. Both fighters made weight at the weigh-in on Friday to set up the headline clash

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Portland re-sign midfielder from Hammers

HAMWORTHY United midfielder Brin Doyle has been re-signed by Portland United.  The former Dorchester Town youngster joined the Hammers in the summer but has made his return to the six months later.  Doyle made six appearances for Hamworthy

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Last season's top scorer Cooper leaves Cherries by mutual consent

LAST season’s top goal scorer Lucy Cooper has left the Cherries by mutual consent. Cooper netted 19 goals last term, and has scored four for AFC Bournemouth this term, across nine appearances. The 19-year-old joined the club in 2016 from Broadstone

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'Long delays across Bournemouth': Multiple crashes and roadworks

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'Suspicious man' spotted carrying bag 'ram packed' with washing detergent

A MAN was caught carrying a bag “ram packed” with suspected stolen goods. Poole Police were out patrolling the town this week when they spotted a “suspicious male” with a “rather heavy bag”. The man was stopped, and officers found his bag was

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Parent concerned over playground incident involving modified pen

A PARENT has voiced concerns after their child was involved in an incident involving what they believed to be a weapon while at school. The parent, who has asked to remain anonymous, said they received a call regarding an incident at Broadstone

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Temperatures to fall as Dorset becomes 'notably cold'

TEMPERATURES are due to fall considerably in Dorset.  The unseasonably mild weather for November is soon to be replaced by 'cold for all', the Met Office has warned. It says by the middle of next week in Dorset it will feel 'notably cold with

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Pet owners warned of 'toxic' danger amid cold weather this winter

Pet owners are being warned to keep their eye out for a “toxic” danger that could prove “fatal” to their animals this winter. Experts are alerting owners of the dangers of anti-freeze as we head into the colder months and use of it becomes more

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Van becomes stuck under low railway bridge

A VAN became stuck under a low railway bridge on Lake Road, Poole, causing the road to close temporarily in both directions. Dorset Police said they were alerted to the collision and advised motorists to use alternative routes while the vehicle

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Three cars wrecked in early hours crash as man arrested for drink driving

THREE cars were wrecked in early hours crash with one man arrested and later charged for drink driving. Police were called to Capstone Road in Charminster shortly before 1am on Friday, November 15 after reports of a collision. No injuries were

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WATCH: Moment elderly man ploughs through brick wall in serious crash

FOOTAGE shows the moment an elderly man crashed and ploughed into a brick wall and a woman suffered life-changing injuries. In April 2023 a Mercedes C-Class crashed into a car before ploughing through a brick wall on Horton Road. Located just

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Coastline fencing being replaced to stop cows ‘escaping into the sea'

A SECTION of fencing along the southwest coast path is being replaced to stop the cows ‘escaping into the sea’. Durlston Country Park in Swanage has a contractor in to replace part of the coast path fencing, which will involve cutting back some

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Theatre warns businesses after ‘surviving substantial threat’

A THEATRE run by a charity is warning other businesses after it ‘survived a substantial threat’ from its payment service provider. Lighthouse Poole is one of the UK’s largest multi-venue arts centres outside of London, and sells more than 200,000

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How to watch the spectacular Leonid meteor shower in the UK this weekend

Stargazers in the UK are in for a treat this weekend as spectacular light display will light up the skies thanks to another meteor shower. The Leonid meteor shower is set to delight stargazers, sending shooting stars streaking across the night

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Bin lorry fire extinguished in early hours incident

TWO FIRE engines were called to extinguish a bin lorry after an early-hours incident. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to reports of a large vehicle fire in Poole at around 4am on November 14. On arrival, smoke was

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Woman hospitalised after hit and run crash on busy road

AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after a woman was hospitalised following a fail-to-stop crash in Bournemouth. Officers were alerted to reports of a crash on the Mountbatten Roundabout at around 7pm on November 14. A woman was treated by

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Dorset ranks among top 10 counties in UK

DORSET has ranked among the top 10 counties in the country, according to the Telegraph. The Telegraph has ranked all 48 counties in the UK from worst to best, using criteria such as coastline length, nature reserves, dining, accommodation, and

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Man ordered to pay £3k after causing '£11k of damage'

A MAN from Bournemouth must pay £3,000 in compensation after an incident in New Milton. Craig Anthony Trott, 40, and of Knole Road was sentenced at Southampton Magistrates Court after committing criminal damage.  It’s alleged that on January

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Volunteer honoured for 25 years of service in Royal British Legion

A VOLUNTEER for the Royal British Legion has been celebrated for 25 years of voluntary work in their annual Poppy Appeal. Barbara Holland was presented with her service award today by Bournemouth MP Tom Hayes as they collected donations from shoppers

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Daytime clubbing event to visit Bournemouth next month

LOVE clubbing but can’t do a late night anymore? A daytime clubbing event is heading to a Bournemouth venue next year. Bed By 10pm will call at Canvas on Poole Hill on Saturday, March 29 as part of a national tour.  The event for those

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Dance to the hits of ABBA at Bournemouth venue

DANCE to the hits of ABBA at a Bournemouth town centre nightspot next month. ABBA Re-Björn Live will perform at the Hilton Hotel’s Level 8 Sky Bar on Thursday, December 12. Between 8pm and midnight, experience the magic of ABBA Re-Björn Live

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BSO to mark musical milestone with 100th digital concert

BOURNEMOUTH Symphony Orchestra will perform its 100th digital concert next month. The orchestra’s chief conductor, Mark Wigglesworth, conducts the musical milestone at Poole Lighthouse on December 4, alongside pianist Boris Giltburg. The BSO

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Rockwater Branksome announces winter wellness programme

ROCKWATER Branksome has announced its autumn and winter wellbeing programme. The beachfront venue is offering a selection of fitness, mindfulness and wellness activities as part of its Rockwater Life programme. Running from Monday through to

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Wimborne community wins ‘best retirement scheme’ award

WIMBORNE’S newest retirement community has been named the ‘best retirement scheme’. The Old Market Village has this month been named Best Retirement Scheme at the Housebuilders Awards 2024. The McCarthy Stone village only started to welcome

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Residents invited to take part in UK's first norovirus vaccine trial

RESIDENTS are being invited to take part in the UK’s first ever norovirus vaccine trial in Bournemouth. Participants who take part in the trial must be aged 60 and over and in good health. Moderna’s NOVA Trial lasts approximately one year and

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Dozens of young people 'riot' near shop - and councillor denies role in incident

DOZENS of young people were "rioting" outside a shop in scenes that saw staff lock themselves inside. Police are investigating the incident that happened outside a Co-op and a councillor has been forced to deny claims that have since been made

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Woman in breach of human trafficking order found after female seen dragged into flat

A WOMAN who breached a slavery and trafficking order was found after two men were seen dragging a woman into a flat. Zhu Xue Fei, 49, was found in the flat in Lansdowne Road, Bournemouth, along with another woman.  Prosecutor, Laura D’Alessandro

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Shuker picks up sixth doubles title of 2024 in Paris

LUCY Shuker picked up her sixth doubles title of 2024 with a win at the BNP Paribas Yvelines ITF 3 tournament. The Three Legged Cross star and partner Pauline Deroulede beat the pair of Macarena Cabrillana and Charlotte Fairbank 6-2, 6-1 to claim

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Olympians, Paralympians and world record holders recognised at inaugural awards

OLYMPIANS, Paralympians, unsung heroes and sporting stars were recognised at the inaugural Dorset High-Performance Sports Awards. Held for the first time on Wednesday night at Bournemouth University, the awards sought to celebrate some of the world-beating

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'In demand' play sessions launched for SEN children

DORSET disability charity Diverse Abilities has launched a brand-new session for under fives with special educational needs (SEN). The new ‘Little Squirrels’ sessions will be held at The Treehouse in Merritown Lane, close to Bournemouth Airport

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'A humbling experience': Care home residents volunteer at food bank

CARE home residents in Poole have gone hands-on to help families hit by food poverty in the town. A party of willing volunteers from Colten Care’s Canford Chase made a personal visit to Poole Food Bank’s hub at the St James’ Church Centre in Church

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It's Christmas! Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland is back today

IT'S beginning to look at lot like Christmas as BCP's festivities get underway.  Bournemouth’s Christmas Tree Wonderland starts today, November 15, and runs until December 31 in the Lower Gardens. Organised by Bournemouth Coastal BID and BCP

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Café to relaunch with 'renewed focus'

A CAFÉ in Poole is relaunching with a ‘renewed focus’. Colin’s Nest Café in Birds Hill Road will relaunch on December 17, and will focus on community involvement and special offers going forward. The café will be open from 10am to 4pm that

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Swanage and Wareham beaten on the road at Salisbury

SWANAGE & Wareham had to make the short journey to neighbours Salisbury in their latest Southern Counties league, and after a unremarkable first half the second half remained alike. From the kick off Salisbury put the ball deep into Swans 22, Swans

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Five second half goals see Hammers reserves beat Westland Sports 6-0

FIVE second half goals saw Hamworthy United Reserves run out 6-0 victors over Westland Sports. It was a bright start by the young Hamworthy side, against fifth placed Sports, who had beaten the reserves 5-1 in the reverse fixture in August.

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Cuss heaps praise on 'outstanding, intelligent' Katie James

STEVE Cuss heaped praise on midfielder Katie James after her player-of-the-match performance against Swindon Town. James was instrumental in the Cherries’ 4-0 victory over the Robins, netting a first half brace to send AFC Bournemouth into the

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Teenage darts star Luke Littler to headline showdown in Bournemouth

A TEENAGE darts sensation will headline a showdown in Bournemouth. Luke, 'The Nuke' Littler, will headline an evening of darting entertainment at the South Coast Darts Showdown, which comes to Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) on Saturday,

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Bankrupt council threatens BCP Council with legal action

BCP COUNCIL has been threatened with legal action by another council over the latter’s failed finances.  Thurrock Borough Council went bust around two years ago due to “disastrous” solar farm investments made between 2017 and 2020.  And now

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First LGBTQ+ swim group in Bournemouth celebrates one year anniversary

BOURNEMOUTH’S first LGBTQ+ swimming group has just celebrated its one-year anniversary. The group, LGBTQ+ Swim Bournemouth was created by Andrew Morris and Lizzie Rowden. After being inspired by LGBTQ+ swim group Out to Swim where the pair

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In The Dock: Man 'operating as a professional criminal’ among the cases

THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: GREG ANTHONY MUNSON, 35 and of Blackmoor Road in Verwood, admitted failing without reasonable excuse to comply with the requirements of a community order made by Bournemouth Crown Court

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Artistic pupils spread joy to families facing cancer this Christmas

FESTIVE cards designed by children at a Poole primary school will be helping Dorset families battling cancer this Christmas. Pupils from Coastal Learning Partnerships’ Heatherlands Primary School, in Library Road, were asked by the Dorset Cancer

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Premiership KO Cup invite 'came out the blue': Pirates promoter Ford

DANNY Ford said the invite for Pirates to compete in the Premiership KO Cup came ‘out of the blue’ at the British Speedway Promoters Ltd AGM. Pirates are set to compete against the country’s best next season in the cup after picking up the Championship

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Look back at Chris Billam-Smith's WBO fights ahead of Ramirez unification bout

ON SATURDAY night, Chris Billam-Smith will hope to unify the cruiserweight division as he fights Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez. He will aim to defend his WBO title and take the WBA title off the Mexican, to accomplish a feat that no Brit has done since

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Nursery 'incredibly proud' of latest Ofsted rating

A NURSERY in Poole is celebrating after being rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Tops Poole nursery and preschool, in Denmark Lane, was found to offer “safe and nurturing environments” for babies and toddlers. Ofsted inspectors also noted that “children

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'Waste' donations sought by organisation

RESIDENTS are being invited to ‘win on waste’ by donating any items or rubbish they have kicking around.  Pringle tubes, milk bottle tops and bras are among the items being sought by organisation Win on Waste. These items will then be passed

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Shop owner says she 'feels unsafe' after a brick was thrown through window

A WOMAN says she feels ‘unsafe’ at work after a brick was thrown through the window of her clothing store. Hunts Menswear at Christchurch Road, Boscombe, was broken into on Tuesday, November 12, after a person threw a brick through a window and

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"Incompetent" ex-manager who "clearly doesn't understand the law" scolded

AN “INCOMPETENT” manager who “clearly does not understand the law” has been disqualified from taking on a similar role indefinitely.  Richard Gibbons was the transport manager at Pro Drainage Limited, based in Throop Rood, Bournemouth, until May

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New data reveals number of rough sleepers in Dorset

NEARLY 150 people were classed as ‘sleeping rough’ in Dorset over the past year, new data has revealed.  Dorset Council has logged 435 counts of rough sleeping in the region since 2021. The figures were obtained by Advice.co.uk, a free advice