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Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
BIC vaccination centre set to close
THE vaccination centre at the Bournemouth International Centre is set to close in the autumn as the first phases of the programme near completion.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 08:14:06 +0100
Drug driver banned after crashing lorry into tree
A MAN received an 18-month driving ban for operating a ‘grossly’ overloaded transit lorry which he rolled and crashed into a tree.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 00:01:00 +0100
Bournemouth seafront rape: appeal on Crimewatch Live
POLICE investigating the rape of a 15-year-old girl at Bournemouth beach will reveal new information about a suspect on Crimewatch Live today (Monday, September 6)

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 07:52:29 +0100
Housing plans at former Ringwood cinema set for public display
DEVELOPERS have said that they will bring a former Ringwood cinema back to “its original grandeur” as housing ahead of public consultation meetings.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:16:00 +0100
Dates announced for Bournemouth Air Festival 2022
Dates announced for Bournemouth Air Festival next year. READ MORE:

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Sandfest and Sandpolo to return with sell-out
THE organiser behind the popular Sandfest and Sandpolo events said they are “heading for a sell-out” as it returns to the beach again.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 07:56:00 +0100
Adult gaming centre set for former Bournemouth bank site
THE ground floor of a former Bournemouth town centre bank can be converted into an adult gaming centre.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 07:26:54 +0100
Man lifted to safety after getting stuck on seafront cliff
A MAN had to be rescued from a seafront cliff by emergency services.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
In The Dock: 9 people who have appeared in court
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Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Fears younger people will leave Dorset unless affordable homes are built
A SENIOR Dorset councillor has called for more effort to promote extra affordable housing and create well-paying job opportunities for younger people.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 02:30:00 +0100
'Substantial' Bournemouth pad with a pool for sale for £445k
Pictures: Three-bedroom house with a swimming pool could be yours for £445k. Read more:

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 00:10:00 +0100
Dorset named as top place in the UK for afternoon tea
Dorset named as the best place in the UK for Afternoon Tea. Read more:

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bournemouth residents donate 394 boxes of supplies to Afghan refugees
BOURNEMOUTH residents have donated 394 boxes of supplies for Afghan refugees at a church in Southbourne.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
More cash to improve services for children with SEND and their families
EXTRA finance has been agreed to improve services for Special Education Needs and Disability provision across the BCP Council area.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Hero pilot deserves a medal says family rescued wingwalkers
HERO pilot ‘deserves a medal’ says family who pulled the wingwalkers to safety. READ MORE:

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Roadworks taking place across the BCP Council area this week
The following roadworks are being carried out within the BCP Council area by the council and various utility companies over the next few days:

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Small shark is sighted off Bournemouth Pier by photographer
THERE has been another shark sighting after a Bournemouth photographer spotted a Cormorant feasting on a small sea creature.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Prolific Poole offender jailed for latest crimes
A WOMAN with a long history of offences has been jailed for her latest series of criminality.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
New data reveals Bournemouth saw a 41% ‘Covid baby boom’
BOURNEMOUTH saw a 41 per cent 'baby boom’ during the Covid pandemic and was one of the UK locations with the highest number of ‘lockdown baby’ registrations, according to a new study.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Hoburne Bashley holiday park to host Woodland Festival
A HOLIDAY park in the New Forest has announced it will be holding a forest-themed festival with food, drink and music this month.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Win a five-night springtime cruise for two worth £1,300!
You could be sailing away from Southampton next year for a wonderful flower-filled escape to the cities of Amsterdam and Rotterdam.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Win two full weekend family tickets to the Foodies Festival!
Each family weekend ticket is worth £58 and allows entry for two adults and up to four children across the three days.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Picture of the Day: Not feeling blue over this view
Shazz Hooper of the Echo Camera Club captured one of Dorset’s scenic treasures, The Blue Pool Nature Reserve.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Ikea energy switching service with Big Clean Switch
FURNITURE and home giant Ikea has partnered with a Bournemouth-based energy switching service to encourage households to go green.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 09:14:04 +0100
Met Office predicts 'official' UK mini heatwave with 29C highs
A location meets the UK heatwave threshold when it records a period of at least three consecutive days.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 17:45:43 +0100
Bournemouth Air Festival saw 800,000 visitors flock to coast
THIS weekend’s Bournemouth Air Festival was a “rollercoaster ride” according to the organiser, as more than 800,000 people flocked to the town to view the stellar displays.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 17:52:36 +0100
Men arrested after incident near the Lamb Inn Pub, Christchurch
A WOMAN was injured after being struck by an object during a disturbance near the Lamb Inn pub.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 13:53:27 +0100
A35 blocked due to crash at Bakers Arms Roundabout
A MAJOR road is blocked following a three-vehicle crash.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 11:10:32 +0100
Two discharged from hospital after plane crash at Sandbanks
TWO people onboard a biplane that ditched into the water at Sandbanks on Saturday have been discharged from hospital.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 09:17:46 +0100
Wingwalkers plane crash: divers in the water at Sandbanks
DIVERS are at Sandbanks this morning after a wingwalkers biplane crashed into the water following a display at Bournemouth Air Festival.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 16:13:16 +0100
Covid: 337 cases recorded in Dorset in last 24 hours
FEWER than 350 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to latest statistics.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 15:55:23 +0100
Scott Parker: I'm itching to see Lewis Cook back in the team
SCOTT Parker insists Lewis Cook will not be rushed back from his second serious knee injury, but admitted: "I'm itching to see him with the team."

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Jailed in August: The people jailed for crimes in Dorset
The list below includes some of the offenders that were put behind bars by judges during August.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 00:10:00 +0100
Bournemouth Air Festival 2021: What's happening on day four?
Bournemouth Air Festival 2021: Everything happening on day four. Read more:

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 14:56:00 +0100
Steve Worrall: Poole Pirates star Stefan Nielsen in good spirits
STEVE Worrall says Poole Pirates teammate Stefan Nielsen is "in good spirits" despite his potentially season-ending injury last week.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 14:20:56 +0100
Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding has died
Girls Aloud star and actress Sarah Harding has died.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 12:27:57 +0100
Dorset County Hospital issues warning
BOSSES at a Dorset hospital have begged people to only go to its emergency department for 'serious of life-threatening situations' for fear it will be overwhelmed.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 09:51:16 +0100
LIVE: Flying resumes at Bournemouth Air Festival after plane crash
Flying set to resume at Bournemouth Air Festival after plane crash

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 07:53:44 +0100
New image of missing Bournemouth man Neil Hurren
OFFICERS searching for a missing Bournemouth man last seen five days ago have released a new image of him.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
'Stunning' Dorset house with its own swimming pool up for auction
A ‘stunning’ historic home built by a sea captain with its own swimming pool is set to go under the hammer for more than £1M this month.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bournemouth cyclist to set world record with gruelling charity cycle
TWO cyclists are set to “smash” the Guinness World Record for the largest GPS drawing by spelling out Refugees Welcome to raise funds for charity.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Canford School to build new sixth form college at Canford Magna
CANFORD School has been given permission to develop a dedicated 180-place sixth form college on its existing site at Canford Magna.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 17:36:07 +0100
Meet the female Red Arrows engineer Natalie Sockell
FOR four days Bournemouth residents and visitors have enjoyed spectacular air displays.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 17:01:55 +0100
Wingwalker plane is recovered from the water at Sandbanks after crash
A PLANE has been recovered from the water at Sandbanks a day after it ditched into the sea.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 14:29:33 +0100
Benjamin Basso pleased to see Poole Pirates fans copy hat
PIRATES' latest recruit Benjamin Basso is pleased to be making a strong early impact, both on and off the bike.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Smartphone cameras helping to treat ambulance patients
SMARTPHONE technology is helping South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) to reach patients virtually within seconds.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset resident wanted for dream job of 'mansion tester'
Dream job alert: Get PAID to live in this luxury Grade II-listed Dorset mansion. READ MORE:

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Top 10 classic cars that are a better investment than gold
WHEN considering making an investment, it’s unlikely that your first thought would be browsing for a ‘classic’ car. READ MORE:

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0100
Morrisons announce limited edition Dirty Burger Pizza
Morrisons has combined two of the nation’s favourite takeaway foods in an ultimate pizza mashup.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0100
9/11 attack: Documentaries to stream on BBC, Netflix and Disney+ and more
In the days leading up to the anniversary major networks and streaming platforms are rolling out a range of programmes to look back on 9/11.



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