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Warning issued as temperatures set to drop in BCP

TEMPERATURES in the BCP area are set to plummet today and residents are being warned about driving conditions.

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Police yet to arrest someone after man was put in hospital with serious injuries

POLICE have yet to make any arrests after a man was left with serious injuries in a fight in Bournemouth. 

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Aldi urges Dorset shoppers to donate goods this Christmas

ALDI has revealed a list of the most in-demand items at foodbanks this Christmas to help guide shoppers.

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Life insurance firm is the partner for The Great Tail Trail

HEALTH and life insurer Vitality has been announced as the official wellness partner for The Great Tail Trail next spring.

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Restaurant launches autumn and winter 'wellness' programme

A RESTAURANT in Branksome has launched its autumn and winter ‘wellness’ programme.

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Bournemouth town centre family homes given the go-ahead

NEW family homes that are anticipated to contribute to the regeneration of Bournemouth town centre been given the thumbs up by the council.

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Bus services given 'degree of certainty' after huge cash boost

BUS services in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will be given a boost of more than £6million as part of the government’s huge £1billion investment in services.

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Business that aims to 'revitalise' town centres opens in Bournemouth

A BUSINESS that aims to “revitalise” UK town centres has opened a new base in Bournemouth.

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New £2.2m wetland project to help protect Poole Harbour catchment

A NEW £2.2 million wetlands project near Poole is set to boost the drive towards using natural methods to help protect the area around Europe's largest natural harbour.

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Indian soldiers to be recognised in ceremony at Bournemouth former military hospital

A plaque to commemorate the wounded soldiers of the British Indian Army of WW1 will be unveiled in a ceremony at a former military hospital, now Bournemouth Civic Centre, on 20 November 2024 – a date which marks the 110th anniversary of the troops’ first arrival in town. 

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Man died after falling at home

A WIDOWER died in hospital after his carers found him collapsed at his home in Bournemouth.

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Hundreds turn out to protest proposed change to level crossing

AROUND 250 residents turned out to protest the council’s proposal to change a historic level crossing.

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New Forest pet care business scoops top dog award

A NEW Forest pet care business has scooped a ‘top dog award’ at the Pet Industry Federation Awards.

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In The Dock: Assaults at Cameo among the cases

THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

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'UK's oldest DJ' has no plans to pause the music as he prepares to turn 85

A man from Ferndown who claims to be the UK'S oldest DJ has no plans to pause his passion for music as he prepares to turn 85 next month.

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What's missing from Bournemouth town centre? - Readers have their say

Daily Echo readers have had their say on what they believe to be missing from Bournemouth's town centre

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‘Experience is what keeps shops going’: How Castlepoint is still thriving 20 years on

THE MANAGER of Bournemouth’s biggest retail park has hailed ‘customer experience’ as its recipe to success as it remains thriving 20 years after opening.

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Former England captain congratulates couple tying the knot

RUGBY legend Will Carling has congratulated a couple tying the knot in Poole.

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'Complete lack of interest in training women': Women's sport team axed

A COUNCILLOR has spoken out about the lack of inclusivity at her cricket club, which recently axed its women’s team.

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Poole-based firm named one of the UK's fastest-growing tech companies

A Poole-based firm has been named one of the UK's fastest-growing tech companies.