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Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Beales CEO wants better shoplifting response in Poole store
THE boss of Beales has called for action after multiple cases of theft and shoplifting resulted in no police attendance or arrests.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Boscombe regeneration plans are 'last chance to improve area'
THE multi-million-pound plans for the regeneration of Boscombe town centre have earned the support of Bournemouth Civic Society – although the group labelled the project a “very last chance” for the area to be improved.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Talks begin for Bournemouth town centre Christmas
PLANS for this year’s Christmas market in Bournemouth are going “full steam ahead” as the organiser said “we need some celebration”.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
BCP Council gives out millions of pounds in redundancies
BOURNEMOUTH Christchurch and Poole Council let more than 100 employees go last year, figures show, costing millions of pounds in redundancy payments.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:04:55 +0100
AFC Bournemouth transfer deadline day live updates
Cherries transfer deadline day live updates.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 09:04:12 +0100
Cherries agree £1.5million fee with Swansea for Jamal Lowe
CHERRIES have agreed a fee with Swansea City to sign striker Jamal Lowe, the Daily Echo understands.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bournemouth pub faces closure due to 'lack of local support'
A BOURNEMOUTH pub landlord says they are facing closure due to a lack of support from residents and visitors.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 08:31:42 +0100
Driver suffers ‘fractured arm and head injury’ in crash with BT box
Police were called at 10.50pm on Monday 30 August to reports of a single vehicle collision on Bure Lane in Christchurch, involving a silver Volkswagen Polo.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Transformation savings stall at BCP Council
IMPROVEMENTS and savings from streamlining council services across the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area may take longer than anticipated.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The Westbourne Grocer is named Trader of the Week
A PASSION for fresh produce and eclectic products encouraged a dynamic duo to open an exciting new retail shop in Westbourne.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Students Union nightclub only allowing entry to double-jabbed
THE Students Union nightclub, The Old Fire Station, will only allow entry to those who have received both doses of a coronavirus vaccine, Bournemouth University has confirmed.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
E-scooter drink driver receives lengthy ban from the courts
A MAN has received a 17-month disqualification after being caught drink driving on an e-scooter.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 09:33:07 +0100
Test children regularly for Covid when they return to school
Parents should make sure their children are tested regularly for coronavirus, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said as he warned youngsters not to get “carried away” when schools return.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 17:28:53 +0100
RNLI lifeguards rescue group of 17 off Bournemouth Pier
LIFEGUARDS rescued a group of 17 people after a “flash-rip” off Bournemouth beach yesterday afternoon.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Audi driver handed hefty fine for drink driving in Poole
AN AUDI motorist has been fined £2,500 for drink driving and failing to stop after a crash in Poole.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
In the dock: 10 people from Bournemouth and Poole in court
Ten people from Bournemouth and Poole who have been sentenced in the magistrates' court.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bus routes in BCP could be changing
CHANGES could be on the way next year for bus routes – with a stakeholder consultation likely to take place this autumn.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Wimborne Duck Race returns after one year absence
THE 21st annual Wimborne Duck Race has raised more than £1,700 towards the town’s ‘In Bloom’ charity efforts.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
A35 Holmsley Bridge traffic lights and road closure warning
MOTORISTS face weeks of delays and prolonged journeys in the New Forest as the main work begins on replacing a bridge.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Coca Cola most polluted brand on beaches like Bournemouth
COCA-COLA cans are the item most dropped as litter on beaches like Bournemouth across the UK, according to charity Surfers Against Sewage.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 08:48:52 +0100
Tom Killick: Poole Town were fortunate to beat Dorchester
BOSS Tom Killick wasn’t too impressed with his side’s narrow win over rivals Dorchester, but praised his side for an improvement in their approach.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
DocBike announce Dorset ride from Alderholt to Henstridge
CHARITY DocBike has announced their first charity ride of the year in Dorset.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
New waste contract for properties in Bournemouth and Christchurch
BCP Council has awarded a contract to process household, commercial and litter bin waste more sustainably to a company based in Poole.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset LEP seeks funding bids for innovation in healthy ageing and net zero
A CALL has gone out for innovations in the areas of healthy ageing or net zero infrastructure which would merit investment of up to £10million.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum wins top travel award
A NEW Forest motorcycle museum has been placed in the top 10 per cent of worldwide attractions to visit and has won an accompanying award.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Letter: Southsea public toilets are better than Bournemouth's
MY wife and I are regular visitors to both Bournemouth and Southsea. We love to walk on the promenade in both as well as use the beaches and occasionally swim.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 08:48:56 +0100
Covid variant 'could be more infectious' than any other, scientists warn
The C.1.2 strain was detected by scientists in South Africa in May this year and is thought to have the potential to evade coronavirus vaccines.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bobby's developers reveal who will be opening in Bournemouth
DEVELOPERS of the resurrected Bobby’s department store in Bournemouth have announced the first group of retailers to trade in the store when it opens next month.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Record waiting times at University Hospitals Dorset
A RECORD number of patients were waiting for routine treatment at University Hospitals Dorset Trust in June, figures show.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 22:47:24 +0100
Cherries 'in talks' with Celtic star Ryan Christie
CHERRIES have been linked with a move for Celtic star Ryan Christie.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 21:00:00 +0100
Scott Parker looking forward to transfer window closing
BOSS Scott Parker cannot wait for tomorrow's transfer deadline to pass, admitting: "I hate it while it's open."

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Another application for retirement village on Wimborne Market site
A NEW planning application has been submitted for a “continuing care community” at the Wimborne Market site.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 00:05:00 +0100
Scam spate involving sale of laughing gas in Bournemouth
Scammers are duping night-time revellers in Bournemouth through the sale of nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, cannisters. Police have urged people to remain vigilant.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 17:07:26 +0100
Jack Stacey on Deadline Day - I enjoy it as much as anyone!
CHERRIES defender Jack Stacey is looking forward to tuning into tomorrow's coverage of Transfer Deadline Day, admitting: "I enjoy it as much as anyone else."

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 16:03:53 +0100
PICTURES: 2021 Dorset Plane Pull event at Bournemouth Airport
READY, set, pull – the 12th annual Dorset Plane Pull event flew into Bournemouth Airport with more than 20 teams taking part for charitable causes.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 09:06:46 +0100
Scott Parker's transfer hopes as Deadline Day approaches
SCOTT Parker remains hopeful of adding to his Cherries squad ahead of tomorrow's 11pm deadline.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Flats likely as Ringwood Regal cinema campaign hits impasse
PLANS to turn a former New Forest cinema into flats are edging closer, while campaigners admit that "not a lot is happening" with their efforts.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Wimborne pub gets outdoor drinking area extension approved
WIMBORNE’S Rising Sun pub has been granted an extension to the area of its grounds it can use for drink sales.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 13:14:19 +0100
Danny Ford: Hole on Wimborne Road track appeared from nowhere
PIRATES promoter Danny Ford apologised to supporters for the delay caused during last night's meeting.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 13:06:31 +0100
Police recover 18 camera doorbells after theft spate in Poole
POLICE have recovered 18 camera doorbells following a spate of thefts in Poole.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 09:41:59 +0100
Poole RNLI rescue jet skier with "serious injuries"
A JET skier received critical care after suffering “serious injuries” following an incident in Poole Harbour on Sunday.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
In the dock: Lidl vacuum cleaner thief among 10 people in court
Ten of the latest cases in Poole Magistrates' Court, including drink drivers, drug drivers and thieves.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Three men kicked off Brownsea Island for lighting fire
THREE men were asked to leave Brownsea Island after they were caught with bedding and lighting a fire.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0100
7 new Covid rules coming to schools in September
The changes will affect a lot of day-to-day life for pupils from PPE to self-isolation.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 09:01:22 +0100
The story behind this unique sign opposite busy Dorset road
THERE are so many unusual but cool things around Dorset.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 16:47:24 +0100
Parley Common fire: Crews from eight stations tackle blaze
Emergency services are responding to a fire at Parley Common, Ferndown, with dozens of firefighters on the scene.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Cancer Research calling on the residents of Poole to sign-up
WITH less than two weeks to go until the Race for Life, Cancer Research is encouraging people across the area to sign up and enter.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Church facing closure over 'bad case of rust'
A CHURCH that has served its community for more than 100 years faces closure due to the Covid pandemic and a bad case of rust.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bournemouth Airport turns 80 this month
BOURNEMOUTH Airport is celebrating its 80th birthday this month having begun life as an RAF base in August 1941.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 09:08:30 +0100
Search for missing person near Kimmeridge
A multi-agency operation was launched to search for a missing person on the Dorset coast.



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