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Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Man fined for "dangerous" dog which injured man in Branksome
A DOG will have to be kept on a lead at all times in public places after it attacked and injured another animal and its owner.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Sharks spotted by paddleboarders in sea off Bournemouth
ONE paddleboarder came face to face with two sharks after going for an early morning paddle just weeks before an unidentified ‘sea creature’ nearly capsized a fisherman and led to Boscombe beach being cleared.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for block of ten flats in Bournemouth
PLANS have been submitted for a three to four storey block of ten flats in Bournemouth.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
In the dock: Teenage restaurant burglar among 7 in court
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Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The Dorset attractions readers would bring back
DORSET is home to a whole variety of tourist attractions from brilliant architectural sites to stunning landscape locations -- and plenty of them.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
BCP Council failing to provide a satisfactory remedy to complaints
Complaints data for every council in the South West has been published by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman as part of its annual review of local government complaints.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Cottage lost in time in rural Dorset could be yours at auction
A COTTAGE lost in time could be yours for under £300,000 – but it requires a total transformation.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Why 'let it grow' scheme should stay
FOLLOWING numerous complaints of green areas ‘ruined', BCP Council launched an interim review into its Let it Grow trial scheme.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 00:01:00 +0100
40 things you will hate about moving into a new home
Despite the excitement of a new house, moving into a new home can be one of the most stressful tasks you can do.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Seafront strategy includes beach hut, promenade and parking plans
THE future of investment in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s 40 miles of coastline is up for debate.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 07:28:25 +0100
Ant and Dec pose for pictures at the church
TV STAR Ant McPartlin has married Anne-Marie Corbett at a church in Heckfield this afternoon.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The best places for a burger in Dorset according to Tripadvisor
Sometimes there’s nothing better to eat than tucking into a big burger.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Road closures for Bournemouth Air Festival weekend
SEVERAL roads will close in the conurbation over the Bournemouth Air Festival weekend.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Make summer colour stretch into autumn in your garden
Award-winning garden designer Andrew Duff looks at late showstoppers that just keep on giving.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 06:14:17 +0100
Escaped exotic creatures in Dorset through the years
A GOLDEN eagle that went missing in the Ringwood area after being mobbed by crows during a display flight returned back home earlier this week.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Care homes say they will be forced to sack staff under 'no jab, no job' policy
A CARE home operator fears it will have to sack staff and make them “unemployable” in the industry under the government’s “no jab, no job” policy.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Father and son have near miss with boat in Poole
A FATHER has expressed anger after he and his 11-year-old son were “nearly killed” by a “careless” boat driver.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Boscombe 'sea creature': what could have been seen in water
MYSTERY still surrounds exactly what "large marine animal" was spotted in the water off Boscombe earlier this week.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 21:27:41 +0100
Ford admits 'it stings' to see Pirates' unbeaten run ended at Berwick
PROMOTER Danny Ford admitted “it stings” to have witnessed Pirates’ nine-meeting unbeaten run come to an end at Berwick.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 14:18:25 +0100
Fans have their say as Cherries open with draw against West Brom
CHERRIES fans were upbeat following their opening-day Championship draw, having fielded a youthful side against West Bromwich Albion at Vitality Stadium.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 11:18:41 +0100
Teens taken home to parents after alcohol seized by police
Dorset Police officers seized alcohol and drugs and issued dispersal orders in Bournemouth town centre in an effort to tackle anti-social behaviour.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Why Inbetweener's infamous school trip to Swanage wasn't actually Swanage
DORSET has been the setting for many iconic TV shows and films.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 10:12:11 +0100
Traveller encampment at Branksome Recreation Ground car park
AN UNAUTHORISED encampment has been set up at a recreation ground car park in Poole.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 13:04:01 +0100
Ryanair to fly to Gran Canaria and Lisbon from Bournemouth
RYANAIR has announced two new destinations from Bournemouth Airport.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
£1.5m grant for what could be Dorset’s first hydrogen fuel processing facility
A £1.5m grants has been agreed for what could be Dorset’s first hydrogen fuel processing facility at Canford Renewable Energy.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The places in Dorset with highest and lowest Covid-19 cases
AN INTERACTIVE MAP shows how coronavirus cases are still rising in areas of Dorset - with Weymouth town centre seeing a spike in cases.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 20:43:37 +0100
Surridge strikes winner for Stoke - days after being sold by Cherries
DEBUTANT Sam Surridge’s last-gasp effort secured Stoke a thrilling 3-2 win over Reading in their opening game of the new Championship campaign.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 11:59:19 +0100
Two people rescued from the water at Avon beach
EMERGENCY services were called to an incident involving two people who had been pulled from the water at Avon beach, Christchurch.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Kinson swimming baths site becoming a green space
WORK has started at the old Kinson swimming baths site to provide a new green amenity for nearby residents.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 10:04:47 +0100
PICTURES: Friday night fireworks return to Bournemouth
BOURNEMOUTH residents witnessed spectacular fireworks last night, for the first time since 2019.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0100
State Pension: Important change you need to know about before 2022
The changes will come into effect from January 1, 2022.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 08:10:11 +0100
Best places to visit in the New Forest
THE New Forest is one of the most popular destinations in the south.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 13:05:50 +0100
Bournemouth Park Run cancelled this weekend
THE Bournemouth Parkrun, due to be held tomorrow, has been cancelled after travellers entered the site.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 07:13:40 +0100
The construction of the new Dean Court – or Kings Park Stadium
These pictures show the construction work carried out at on Kings Park Stadium - as it was being called at the time - at various stages.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Lapland trip from Bournemouth to see Santa
FANCY a trip to Lapland to see St. Nicholas himself this year? If so you’re in luck after a travel agent announced a Santa experience day trip flying from Bournemouth this winter.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 00:01:00 +0100
Ucas warns students over university places ahead of A-Level results day
The warning comes ahead of results day next week when student across the country will be picking up their results.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 17:40:45 +0100
Police give warning following reports of youths climbing on buildings
REPORTS have been made of young people climbing on dangerous buildings and routes in Shaftesbury.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Ferndown road to close while Wessex Water relay storm water sewer
A ROAD will be closed for the entirety of September while Wessex Water relay a storm water sewer.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 08:21:18 +0100
Rail works set to delay train journeys from Dorset this weekend
RAIL passengers in Dorset should expect long distance journeys to London to be up to 40 minutes longer as works to replace tracks are set to cause major disruption over the next few days.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 21:37:34 +0100
Cherries draw with West Brom in exciting opening-day battle
CHERRIES were twice pegged back to be held to a 2-2 draw by West Brom in a breathless Championship opener at Vitality Stadium.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Boscombe 'sea creature': fisherman's kayak almost capsized
A FISHERMAN had a lucky escape with the mysterious ‘sea creature’ at Boscombe beach after it stole his rod and reel and nearly capsized his kayak.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Pets in the spotlight: Meet five cute Dorset pets!
FROM Golden Retrievers showing their support for the England football team to a Shih Tzu celebrating her birthday, we have a lovely selection of pets to share with you today.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 00:01:00 +0100
State Pension: Important change you need to know about before 2022
The changes will come into effect from January 1, 2022.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Win tickets to see Collabro at Bournemouth Pavilion!
Collabro, the world’s most successful musical theatre group, will be coming to Bournemouth Pavilion on Wednesday 13th October as part of their massive Greatest Hits tour.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Martin Lewis: Stop paying credit card interest NOW
Can't afford to clear your credit card each month? You can't afford NOT to try a balance transfer. This is a clarion call to everyone paying interest on existing credit card debt... CARDE DIEM (ahem, seize a top card today).

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Picture of the Day: Oh, what a beautiful morning
Neil James of the Echo Camera Club Facebook group captures the delights and beauty of an early morning walk at Canford Heath Nature Reserve.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
How GoWalkies came to life
Where did the inspiration come from for GoWalkies?

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:44:28 +0100
Demolition of AFC Bournemouth's old stadium
THROUGH the highs and the lows, it had been the home of entertainment for Cherries fans for nine entire decades.Dean Court saw its first match on New Year's Eve 1910, after enthusiasts rallied around to build it.The main stand was built in 1927, its ...

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0100
Covid: Bournemouth solicitor paid price for refusing vaccine
THE family of a Bournemouth solicitor who died after refusing to get the Covid vaccine said he “paid the ultimate price”.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for a KFC restaurant in New Milton starts debate
PLANS to turn a former bank branch into a KFC restaurant has drawn a mixed reaction from New Milton residents.



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