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Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
'Shard-like' building in Boscombe planned by Tobias Ellwood
A STATE of the art “Shard-like” building could be constructed in Boscombe, with an aim to become a financial and geographical landmark.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset revenge porn reports up 366 per cent over six years
REPORTS of revenge porn in Dorset have more than quadrupled in the past six years.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Neighbours object to HMO application for Manchester Hotel
CONCERNED neighbours have voiced opposition against proposals to introduce more HMO accommodation at Bournemouth’s Manchester Hotel.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0100
Poole resident appalled by Branksome cemetery
ANOTHER Poole resident has expressed anger at the “shocking” cemetery conditions in the area.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:07:10 +0100
UK travel green list in full as 16 destinations added from today
Travellers arriving in the UK from countries on the list will no longer have to quarantine on the return.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:03:33 +0100
TV licence: BBC to write to 260,000 pensioners as grace period comes to an end
The universal right to a free TV licence will end next month for the age group.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:34:19 +0100
Weekly weather: When will it feel like summer in Dorset?
Here's the forecast for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 07:54:51 +0100
Covid: Chez Fred fish and chip shop reopening
A POPULAR Bournemouth fish and chip restaurant and takeaway has announced it will be reopening after four Covid cases were confirmed amongst staff.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
In the dock: 6 people sentenced at court in Poole
Six of the latest defendants to be sentenced at Poole Magistrates' Court for offences committed in Dorset.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset Council Highways Team to carry out roadworks in July
ROADWORKS will be taking place on major routes across Dorset next month to protect main roads from water damage.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The long history of The Ragged Cat in Boscombe
THE Ragged Cat disappeared from Boscombe more than a decade ago, bringing an end to more than 200 years of watering hole history.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Benefit cap hits hundreds more Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole families
HUNDREDS more families in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have seen their benefits capped since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, new figures show.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:04:39 +0100
New mask can diagnose Covid-19 in 90 minutes
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University teamed up to create the mask.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:18:23 +0100
Delays on A35 after crash near Bere Regis
Delays on A35 after crash involving lamppost near Bere Regis. Read more:

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 07:45:11 +0100
Dorset Council services available face-to-face
CUSTOMERS will be able to gain information and advice about Dorset Council services in person from next week.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
'No impact statement for New Forest homes plans'
DEVELOPERS planning to build a total of 213 homes on two sites in the New Forest will not have to outline the potential impact on the environment.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:56:58 +0100
HMRC warns Brits they could be missing out on £250 payment
UK workers who have been working from home throughout the coronavirus pandemic are entitled to claim tax relief for added costs.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Jojo Povey fundraises for new wheelchair with handmade unicorn
A BOURNEMOUTH woman who is wheelchair bound has been supported in her quest to access more areas than her wheelchair permits thanks to a handmade unicorn.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
10 challenges for 10 years
Forces wife Emylie Jennings pays tribute to her fallen husband, as she marks the 10th anniversary of his death

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Broadstone woman taking on Bournemouth Pier swim challenge in memory of her father
A WOMAN from Poole is set to take on a sea swim challenge in memory of her father – alongside thousands of other fundraisers.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
‘Scott Parker and his team have a hard act to follow’
I READ with dismay that following the report of the appointment of Scott Parker as the manager of the mighty Cherries

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Wimborne children spend weekend litter picking
FIVE youngsters from Wimborne have spent their weekends cleaning up litter as part of a Dorset council led challenge.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Dean Park Day Nursery fundraise for Round Table Children’s Wish
CAPTAIN Tom Moore’s charity walking efforts inspired the youngsters of Dean Park Day Nursery to raise more than £1,500 for poorly children.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Ageas has bot to look after wellbeing of staff
AN INSURER which employs more than 700 people in Dorset has introduced a bot to support staff with their physical and mental health.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Activities to enjoy with the Brownsea Open Air Theatre
SHOWS return in a new format at the Brownsea Open Air Theatre following months of closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Blandford boy raises £1,500 for dog shelter with sponsored walk
A 12-YEAR-OLD boy from Blandford have continued his fundraising venture for his local dog shelter by hosting another sponsored walk attended by other dog lovers.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Picture of the Day: Lymington Brownie pack in 1995
Looking back at the community in 1995 pictured here on June 13 are the 2nd Lymington Brownie pack celebrating with 21-year-old Helen Lewis after being awarded the Margaret Williams Memorial shield. Do you have any memories of being a Brownie?

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:32:01 +0100
Cherries reportedly 'join growing chase' for defender Kerr
CHERRIES have reportedly joined the growing chase for St Johnstone defender Jason Kerr.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
‘No harm in such nonsense if it pleases people to believe it’
ONE news item that caught my attention on the morning of the Euro 2020 England versus Germany clash at Wembley was the story of Yashoda, the 42-year-old ‘psychic’ elephant at Hamburg Zoo, who predicted that Germany will be victorious by picking t...

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
What happened to the thunderstorm?
A FEW years ago the Met office moved from Bracknell to the West Country into the most advanced equipped buildings at huge cost.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
'Fate of doctors’ appointment being decided in Macclesfield'
LIKE millions of others whose hospital treatments have been affected by Covid, I have been suffering from deterioration of my knees, which last year in January I got as far as having the x-ray and referral letter sent by my GP to Bournemouth orthopae...

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 16:58:44 +0100
Covid: No Dorset deaths for 57 days
THERE has been no recorded Covid-19 deaths across Dorset hospitals for almost two months, according to figures from NHS England.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 00:05:00 +0100
Vegan cafe owner told to remove mural due to 'misinformation'
THE owner of a vegan café says council officers have ordered him to remove a wall mural at the premises over claims of ‘misinformation’.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bournemouth NHS worker left unhurt after tree falls on car
A BOURNEMOUTH man had a lucky escape as his car was nearly crushed by a falling tree in Poole on Sunday evening.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 17:21:03 +0100
Covid-19: More than 160 new cases recorded across Dorset
MORE than 160 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to the latest statistics.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:14:35 +0100
Covid: O'Neill's in Bournemouth temporarily closes
A BOURNEMOUTH town centre pub has been forced to close temporarily after staff tested positive for Covid-19.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 00:10:00 +0100
Bearwood homes approval to be reviewed after legal threat
COUNCILLORS will be asked to review their decision to approve plans for almost 700 homes in Bearwood after being threatened with legal action.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 22:00:00 +0100
Twenty-four hours since Parker's arrival - fans have their say on social media
TWENTY-FOUR hours ago, Cherries confirmed the appointment of Scott Parker as head coach on a three-year contract ahead of the start of the 2021-22 Championship season.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 18:57:48 +0100
Sterling and Harry Kane fire England past old foes Germany
ENGLAND delighted close to 40,000 fans inside Wembley as well as millions watching from home with a battling victory over old foes Germany.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 07:58:31 +0100
Parker spoke with Arter about 'dynamics' at Cherries
HEAD coach Scott Parker revealed how he spoke with Cherries hero Harry Arter about the “dynamics of the club” ahead of his arrival at Vitality Stadium.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Pop up Covid clinic: Younger people queue up to get vaccines
THE FIRST of three pop-up clinics at a Bournemouth church has been hailed a success, with 120 vaccines given to young people in an hour and a half.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 05:45:34 +0100
Can you guess which Bournemouth pub this is?
Can you guess which pub this picture was taken in?

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 15:56:25 +0100
Dorset Race Equality Council explains issues with EU Settlement Scheme
EU nationals have been reminded that they are not in danger of losing their jobs, ahead of tomorrow’s deadline to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 13:47:12 +0100
Sir Elton John puts on event at Chewton Glen Hotel
SIR Elton John has featured in a star-studded lineup as Chewton Glen Hotel raised £1.9m for charity through its annual event.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:04:38 +0100
Tree falls on New Forest holiday home trapping pair inside
TWO adults have had a "lucky escape" after a tree came down on a holiday home.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Ringwood Carnival cancelled for second year in a row
RINGWOOD Carnival has been cancelled for the second year in a row scuppering plans for the autumn spectacular.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Christchurch MP urges BCP Council to show town 'respect'
BCP Council 'needs to show respect' to Christchurch's residents and its town councillors says MP Sir Christopher Chope.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 16:44:21 +0100
Covid-19: More than 160 new cases recorded across Dorset
MORE than 160 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to the latest statistics.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 15:56:20 +0100
Coronavirus : 'Still a way to go' in vaccination programme
A total of 1,005,639 coronavirus vaccines have now been administered across Dorset, according to the latest figures. Read more:

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 13:43:32 +0100
Man needed medical treatment after being bitten by a dog
A MAN needed medical treatment after being bitten by a dog as he walked along a Bournemouth road.



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