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Great Dane: Thomsen's services retained by Pirates for 2025
DANE Tobias Thomsen will be returning to ride for Poole Pirates for 2025. Pirates announced the rider, who will start on an average of 4.41, will return to Wimborne Road after he became a real fan favourite with some strong showings last season
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Police renew appeal for Bournemouth man whose been missing for over over a week
POLICE have issued a renewed appeal in search of a man who has been missing for over a week. Police are renewing their appeal for information from the public as searches continue for a missing Bournemouth man. Dorset Police received a report
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Emergency services respond to reports of a medical incident involving man with knife
EMERGENCY services were called to an address in Broadstone following a report of a man in possession of a knife and requiring medical attention. At 12.16pm on Wednesday November 20 Dorset Police received report from the ambulance service of a man
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Shop assistant hospitalised after assault by supermarket thieves
A SHOP assistant was hospitalised after being assaulted by thieves at a supermarket in Poole. Officers are issuing CCTV images of two people they would like to identify in connection with the incident. At around 4.10pm on Thursday, October
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Cutler to face McKenna for WBC International Silver title in December
POOLE boxer Lee Cutler is set to face Stephen McKenna in Liverpool next month. The pair will fight for the WBC International Silver super welterweight title at the Exhibition Centre on Merseyside on December 14. Verwood-raised Cutler has a
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Vandal poured paint over car, sprayed foam in exhaust and slashed tyre
A VANDAL poured paint over a parked car, sprayed foam into the exhaust and slashed a tyre – with police searching for the culprit. Officers are investigating the criminal damage on North Lodge Road in Penn Hill on Tuesday, November 19. It was
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Where will it snow in Dorset on Thursday?
DORSET-BASED forecasters have said where snow is most likely to fall in the county. Bournemouth forecaster Dorset Snow said on Twitter/X that current conditions mean snow could be falling in most areas, although it will be sleet along the coastline
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£500 worth of meat stolen from farm shop
HUNDREDS of pounds worth of meat was stolen from a farm shop in New Milton. The incident reportedly occurred at Ferndene Farm Shop in Bashley Cross Road on Monday, July 1. Meat products worth £500 were reported stolen from the shop. David
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Sandbanks chain ferry bosses announce when service will resume
SANDBANKS chain ferry will be back in action on Thursday, bosses have confirmed. The crossing between Studland and Poole was temporarily halted on November 5 for a planned refit that was carried out in Poole Harbour. And now, the two-week
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Section of busy Poole road to close on Thursday
A SECTION of one of the busiest, most congested roads in the conurbation will be closed on Thursday. Ringwood Road, Poole, will be closed on November 21 southbound between the junctions of Mannings Heath Road and Herbert Avenue from 9.30am.
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Several belongings stolen from Christchurch home
SEVERAL belongings were stolen from a home in Christchurch. Thieves broke into somebody’s home in Hurn Road between the evening of Saturday, November 9 and the morning of Sunday, November 10. Among the items stolen were a Makita cordless
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'Prolific disqualified driver' sentenced to 16 weeks in prison
A ‘PROLIFIC' disqualified driver has been sentenced to 16 weeks in prison for a ‘complete disregard that he was disqualified from driving.’ 23-year-old Kieran Penaluna of Poole has been charged with driving whilst disqualified and appeared at Poole
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Snow weather warning issued for Dorset
SNOW is expected to fall in parts of Dorset on Thursday, the Met Office has said. A yellow weather warning has been issued by the forecaster for the region from 5am to 3pm on November 21. The warning covers much of west Dorset from Bere Regis
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Peter Kay to bring massive live tour to Bournemouth
ONE of Britain’s best loved comedians has announced a Bournemouth date – and tickets will start from £35. Peter Kay will bring his record-breaking comedy tour, Peter Kay Live, to the BIC on Saturday, January 10, 2026. It will be the first time
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REVIEW: The Australian Pink Floyd Show, BIC
You know it’s the build up to Christmas when the gift that is The Australian Pink Floyd Show (TAPFS) roll into Bournemouth’s Windsor Hall. TAPFS, more colloquially known as Aussie Floyd, are here to deliver the ultimate in Pink Floyd experience
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Charity wins battle to save 'hugely loved' activities centre after raising £4m
CAMPAIGNERS are celebrating victory in their 18-month battle to save a 65-acre activities centre faced with closure. A charity launched in a bid to buy the Foxlease facility near Lyndhurst and secure its future has successfully purchased the property
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Six grants you can claim to help with energy bills this winter
As temperatures drop across the UK, millions of Brits will be faced with difficult decisions to heat their homes. With energy costs rising, what grants are available to Brits who may be in need of extra financial support this winter? Andy Kerr
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Tesco issues warning to shoppers as FSA says 'do not eat' due to salmonella
Tesco is apologising to customers after recalling one of its products due to the presence of Salmonella. The supermarket giant is recalling its Tzatziki Dip because Salmonella has been found in the product. The affected product has a use by
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Councillor apologises after giving planning permission to controversial quarry
Residents have been left devastated after a controversial new quarry spanning more than 25 hectares was given the green light. Hampshire County Council had twice previously refused the planning application for a quarry on land at Ashley Manor Farm
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Developer launches sixth attempt to replace bungalow with three houses
PLANS have been submitted to demolish an “aged” bungalow of “little architectural merit” and build three houses in its place in Ringwood. Caspian Developments Ltd is looking to knock down a building on Northfield Road, half a mile away from Ringwood
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Residents warned about winter fuel payment scammers
Residents are being warned of online scammers praying on people who need winter fuel payments. Dorset Police say the scammers promote the fake 'Winter Fuel Payments' on social media, claiming people of certain ages can receive £500 or £575. These
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Trial for man accused of fatal stabbing and attempted murder pushed back
THE TRIAL for a man accused of fatally stabbing a woman and attempting to murder another has been pushed back until next month. Nasen Saadi, 20 and from Croydon, has been charged with the murder of 34-year-old Amie Gray who was found dead at Durley
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Generous donation teddy bears handed to hospital
A GENEROUS delivery of teddy bears has been donated to Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Chris Lockwood, a member of the Freemasons Ringwood Lodge, brought smiles to young patients with the donation. This heartfelt gesture is part of a broader
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Wimborne’s new retirement community opens its doors to homeowners
CELEBRATIONS were in full swing last week at the opening of McCarthy Stone’s retirement community, The Old Market Village. The Retirement Living Plus development welcomed its new retirees with a ceremonial ribbon cutting to mark the official opening
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Viral social media brand opens first shop outside of Liverpool
VIRAL make up brand Peaches and Cream has opened its first permanent base outside of Liverpool in Bournemouth. The brand which has sold more than 300,000 products on its TikTok shop has opened a shop in Bobby’s, in the town centre. Peaches
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Multi-million-pound clubhouse redevelopment complete
A MULTI-MILLION-POUND redevelopment of a community hub has been completed. Work on the new double-storey pavilion clubhouse Ringwood Community Hub in long Lane was completed by Ringwood-based construction company Knights Brown. The new pavilion
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Optician can now see clearly after decades of poor eyesight
AN optician from West Parley has said she is experiencing “excellent” vision without glasses for the first time after decades of wearing glasses. Jo Gibbons, from Sixpenny Handley, has a very strong short-sighted prescription where one eye is
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Sex offence case dropped by wish of victim
AN investigation into a sex offence will not continue after the victim said she didn’t want the case to proceed. A woman said she was sexually assaulted in an alleyway off Charminster Road, Bournemouth, during the early hours of October 6.
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BCP's chief says council 'owes nothing' as legal action is launched
LEGAL claims have formally been made against BCP Council by a debt-ridden authority. Thurrock Borough Council, in Essex, has launched a huge claim against 23 local authorities in its bid to reclaim £40million. The claim is against 23 members
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Car caught speeding at 120mph on A338 Spur Road
A DRIVER was caught traveling at 120mph on the A338 Spur Road. The car – the fastest recorded speed this year – was by a mobile speed camera van one morning at 10.02 at an unspecified date, Dorset Police said. Meanwhile, the fastest car clocked
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Popular Bournemouth nightclub in hot water over drunken revellers
A BOURNEMOUTH nightclub is facing having its licence revoked after several incidents of drunken revellers outside causing problems. Havana nightclub in Charminster Road has seen 11 residents, including two councillors, write letters of complaint
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'Significant investment' needed for play parks in 'severe decline'
IT would take £11.2million of funding to bring Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s play parks back up to a good standard, a report has highlighted. Over five years, the money could fix 75 pieces of defective equipment, refurbish 44 sites, replace
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In The Dock: Drink and drug drivers among the cases
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates’ Court: ILKER CAN, 33 and of Pine Road in Bournemouth, admitted being drunk and disorderly in a public place, possession of a controlled drug of Class A, namely Cocaine, and obstructing an authorised
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Café suddenly closes with ‘heavy heart’ as new owners set to move in
A CAFÉ has suddenly closed its doors after three and a half years as new owners prepare to move in. Café 83, on Poole Road in Westbourne, announced the closure on November 18 saying the decision was made with a ‘heavy heart’. Owner, Rebecca
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Homeless man strangled shop worker after trying to steal sandwiches
A HOMELESS man strangled a shop worker and wrestled him to the floor after he was confronted for trying to steal sandwiches, a court heard. Ashley Lacey-Pring, 29, was on bail at the time for repeatedly raping a woman in a hotel room for four days
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Under eights rugby team set to play at Saracens in tournament
AN UNDER eights rugby team is set to take part in a mini's tournament at the home of Premiership Rugby’s Saracens. The team, from Wimborne Rugby Club, will play at the StoneX Stadium on May 31 2025, and the team is fundraising to cover the cost
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Sponsor extends support of Thursday night racing by two years
SPENCERS will continue to sponsor the Royal Lymington Yacht Club's Thursday night racing for another two years. Spencers have been the sponsor of the Thursday night racing since 2019, and this extension will see the deal go on until at least 2026
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Holders FC Hajduk out of cup: Bournemouth League round up
THE M.A. HART ROBBINS CUP has produced some massive shocks over the years but Third Division Parkstone Club putting out the holders FC Hajduk is right up there with the best of them. Mikell Carrington and Jack Kinge-Phillips netted for the hundred
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Cherries loan watch: Goals and clean sheets for Bournemouth loanees
There are eight Bournemouth players out on loan over the course of the season and the loanee Cherries have produced some great performances for their clubs. Top of the Bournemouth loanee’s loan watch is Hamed Traore, who’s loving his football at
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Woman found dead after not being seen for a week
AN INQUEST has opened into the death of a 58-year-old woman from Poole. Karen McAusland was found unresponsive in her home in Poole on July 19. Assistant Coroner for Dorset, Richard Middleton, opened the inquest into his death at Bournemouth
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Students of Bournemouth fears over fees hike
STUDENTS in Bournemouth say they are being put through "mental stress" due to an increase in fees. UK students will have to pay more for universities from next year following the Government announcement that undergraduate courses can rise to £9,535
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Bournemouth continue winning form with thumping victory over Chichester
BOURNEMOUTH continued their winning form with a comfortable win over Chichester at Chapel Gate. The Lions ran out 66-19 winners after a good performance in front of a home crowd. Director of rugby, Will Croker, said it was a good win, their
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Dorset Football League to take over 'financially unsustainable' Sunday League
THE Bournemouth Sunday League will be organised in future by the Dorset Football League after the it was seen as no longer financially sustainable in its current model. In a statement on social media, the Bournemouth Football League said it held
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Organisation started to 'put town on the tourism map' dissolves
AN organisation started to 'better community living' in Highcliffe has now officially dissolved. Highcliffe Action Team (HAT) is no more, after members said they successfully achieved the goals set in HAT’s five-year business plan. This plan
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Military vehicles visit care home as it marks Remembrance Day
A CONVOY of vintage military vehicles visited a care home when it marked Remembrance Day. Oakdale care home in Kingsmill Road, Poole, saw members of staff don authentic military uniforms for the commemoration. A Second World War Jeep was among
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Women’s Running group lead by face of Sport England movement
ONE of the faces of the 'This Girl Can' movement, Sam Mollaghan, set up a women’s only running group to encourage women to get active. Sam Mollaghan’s Lace Up and Get Running Group is a space for women to meet up, get active and enjoy themselves
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Bournemouth girl stars in new Paddington film
A NINE-year-old girl from Bournemouth has made her family "proud and excited" by starring in the newest Paddington film. Tallulah Wright-Booth has recently starred as young Judy Brown in the third Paddington film, Paddington in Peru, and has her
