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Urgent appeal to find missing Bournemouth man
A PUBLIC appeal has been launched to find a missing man from Bournemouth. Richard Bentley, 55 was last in contact with a friend on November 11 and has not been seen or heard from since. A report was raised to Dorset Police at around 9am
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Full list of every I'm a Celebrity winner from Gino D'Acampo to Jill Scott
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here is set to return to television screens across the UK in November. The reality series has been a staple on ITV for 22 years, with the first series airing all the way back in 2002. The show sees big-name celebrities
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Signalling problem sparks railway issues across Dorset
A SIGNALLING issue is affecting trains across Dorset. Due to a signalling problem at Sherborne trains have to run at reduced speed on all lines. Travel disruption is expected until 6pm this evening. A spokesperson for SWR said:
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PHOTOS: Midge Ure, Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
HAVING just completed a massive tour of the USA and Canada Midge Ure is now touring the Hits Tour in the UK with a stop off in Bournemouth. The set is compiled from tracks spanning the bands he has played with over the years – and there have been
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Man hospitalised and three arrested following stabbing
A MAN was hospitalised and three people have been arrested after a stabbing in Parkstone. Officers were alerted to reports of a disturbance at an address in Ashley Road shortly before 5am on Sunday morning, November 17. It is reported a man
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Will Dorset see snow this week? Latest ahead of cold spell
THE chance of seeing snow in Dorset has increased ahead of a cold spell next week, a forecaster has said. Cold air from the Arctic is set to move across the country over the coming days. Weather enthusiast Jay Bournemouth said: “The last few
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RECAP: Police and forensics at property in Parkstone
12:17pm BREAKING: Dorset Police has now confirmed that a man has been hospitalised following a stabbing on Ashley
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'He stole my mantra off me': Consistency won Zurdo the fight, says Billam-Smith
IT WAS Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez’s consistency that brought him success against Chris Billam-Smith, the Bournemouth boxer said. Billam-Smith lost to a unanimous decision in Saudi Arabia to the Mexican, after a brutal twelve rounds of boxing.
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Honour-based abuse offences recorded in Dorset
SEVERAL honour-based abuse offences were recorded in Dorset last year, new figures show. Honour-based abuse (HBA) is a crime or incident committed to protect or defend the "honour" of a family or community. It can include forced marriage, domestic
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Anton Du Beke to bring Christmas tour to Poole
POPULAR entertainer Anton Du Beke brings his nationwide tour to Poole in time for Christmas. Christmas with Anton & Friends calls at Lighthouse Poole on Thursday, December 19. The show will see Anton joined by singer Lance Ellington, as well
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Christmas fayre to help raise funds for Poole school
A CHRISTMAS fayre will be held at a Poole school later this month. Around 90 stalls will be featured at the event at Poole Grammar School in Gravel Hill, Broadstone. The fayre takes place in the school’s sports hall between 11am and 4pm on
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£10 million raised for over 500 charities by exercise challenges.
£10 million has been raised over the course of January to October of 2024 from a variety of exercise challenges. The incredible amount of money was raised by Action Challenge’s 2024 Ultra Challenge Series. The Ultra Challenge Series is compiled
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What's your IQ? Take this pub quiz to find out how smart you are
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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Pub told 'major improvement' needed by official inspectors
A NUMBER of cafés, pubs, restaurants and takeaways across Dorset and the New Forest have been handed new food hygiene ratings recently. Each week, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) inspects businesses across the country, assessing hygiene and safety
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Bournemouth roofer’s success after £1m scratchcard win
A BOURNEMOUTH roofer’s life has been ‘totally changed’ after winning £1m on a National Lottery scratchcard. Jamie Heavens was 22-years-old and father to a nine-week-old son when he struck gold and won the cash in September 2016. He said he
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Bournemouth teacher banned from classrooms in England
A BOURMEMOUTH teacher who failed to disclose his previous teaching employment has been banned from teaching indefinitely. The panel found that Mr Martin James had breached teaching standards. Mr Martin James worked at Epiphany School on Shillingstone
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Head chef at The Ivy 'very excited' to lead large kitchen operation
HEAD chef at The Ivy has said he is “very excited” to be leading a large kitchen operation for the high-end chain. Bournemouth's newest restaurant launched on November 12 immediately with The Ivy’s Christmas menu. Featuring a variety of seasonal
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This Dorset walk takes in a barrier built against the Saxons
Try this four miles Dorset walk which takes in a barrier built against the invading Anglo-Saxons. Click into the photo gallery above to see the route full-sized. During the 1947 excavations of Bokerley Dyke, archaeologist C.F.C. Hawkes proposed
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Electric car charge points to be installed across Dorset car parks
NEW electric vehicle charging points have been installed in a Dorset community as part of a council scheme - with more planned. The new chargers, located in the Kettle Bridge car park at Cerne Abbas are set to go live in the coming weeks and have
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Business could 'hit go on exciting plans' if awarded £25k grant
A BOURNEMOUTH florist and coffee shop could be getting its hands on a £25,000 business grant. Little Perth, which has branches in Southbourne and Westbourne, is one of six small businesses shortlisted for Simply Business’ 2024 Business Boost initiative
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Section of A31 and M27 to close for resurfacing works
NATIONAL Highways has announced two dates for resurfacing works on the A31. Residents and businesses affected by the roadworks will be offered an escort service to and from their homes. The closure will take place from November 25 for five
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Bournemouth death notices: Tributes paid to 14 people who have died
The Bournemouth Echo has published 14 death notices this week. Every week, the Bournemouth Echo publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death
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Diversions announced ahead of bridge closure to remove tree
A BUSY bridge will be closed while workers remove a tree stuck underneath. Dorset Council has announced Longham Bridge will be closed on November 19. Diversions will be in place for motorists via Christchurch Road, New Road, Wimborne Road and
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The Bournemouth pub that's so well-known it doesn't need advertising
MELLO Mello Bar in Christchurch Road, Boscombe, is the Daily Echo's pub of the week. With a focus on customer service and maintaining relationships, Mello Mello is a familiar place for many residents. Owner Andre Khorasani said: “It’s quite
