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Injured swan returns to Poole Park after air rifle incident

A male swan was rushed to a wildlife centre after being found with an injury above its eye on April 11.

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Arrests made after woman is 'stabbed' in West Howe

TWO people have been arrested after a woman was ‘stabbed’ in West Howe.

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Detectives investigate robbery at Dorset convenience store

A man with a metal bar threatened a staff member and demanded money from the safe at the Central Store in Heddington Drive.

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Spring is here as temperatures set to rise this week

Temperatures are set to rise this week as more spring like weather is ushered in.

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What is Lyme disease? Symptoms and when to see a doctor

What is Lyme disease and what are the symptoms to look out for? - here's what we know about the disease.

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Bournemouth Airport announce summer flights schedule

The Dorset-based airport has been gearing up to help holidaymakers reach their destinations.

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LOCAL ELECTIONS: All the candidates standing for Dorset Council

MORE than 80 Dorset Council seats are being fought over in this Thursday’s (May 2) election.

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Man arrested after reported thefts at New Milton leisure centre

Police are appealing to victims after a series of reported thefts at a leisure centre in the New Forest

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Road blocked after crash in Bournemouth

Police and ambulance services are currently at the scene of a car crash on Turbary Park Avenue.

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Investigation continues after woman stabbed in Bournemouth

Police officers and paramedics rushed to Rochester Road at around 12.30am following reports of an assault. 

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Bournemouth petrol station closes after emergency incident

A car had collided with a fuel ventilation pipe, prompting an emergency response from the fire service to make the scene safe.  

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Police searching for witnesses after glass bottle attack in town

DETECTIVES are searching for witnesses after two men were left with facial injuries following a glass bottle attack in Bournemouth town centre. The men, aged in their 30s and 40s, were taken to hospital for treatment for their injuries that were not believed to be serious.

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Revolution announces shock closure in Bournemouth

Another night-time venue in Bournemouth town centre has closed its doors for good.

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Poole man appears in court after aggravated burglary

The pair used a hammer to force their way into the Spar convenience store on Orchard Way in Mosterton and stole multiple items.

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Emergency services called to Bournemouth petrol station

Emergency services are at the scene of an incident at a petrol station in Bournemouth. It is reported that police, fire service and ambulance are in attendance. More details to follow.

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Tesco launches Clubcard AI-powered Challenges for shoppers

Three million Clubcard customers will be invited to take part in the new Tesco campaign

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Rhys Mansell jailed after more than 50 shoplifting offences

A man has been banned from every Co-op and One Stop shop in Dorset after he committed more than 50 shoplifting offences to feed his drug habit.

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CCTV appeal following assault and attempted robbery

A man reportedly entered the Esso Garage on Kinson Road where he argued with a member of the shop's staff before he struck them over the head with a glass bottle.

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Bournemouth 'body parts' murder trial: Day ten

Debbie Ann Pereira, 39, and Benjamin Lee Atkins, 49, are facing trial at Winchester Crown Court following the alleged murder of 49 year-old Simon Shotton

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Rush hour crash blocks Poole road

Reports of slow traffic due to a crash on Yarrow Road both ways at Old Wareham Road in Poole.