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Two people taken to hospital following crash that left car on its roof

Two people were taken to hospital following a crash that left a car on its roof.

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Man charged after three arrested in people smuggling investigation

A man has arrested arrested as part of an investigation into people smuggling from Belgium to the UK has been charged.

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Man 'exposed his bottom' to women following alleged altercation

A man "exposed his bottom" after he allegedly verbally abused two women on Sunday in the New Forest.

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Search launched for man wanted in connection with sex offences

A SEARCH has been launched for a man wanted in connection with sex offences.

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Take a look inside Poole’s bridges ahead of £6million investment

Take a look inside Twin Sails Bridge and Poole Bridge ahead of BCP Council’s £6milllion investment.

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Tribute paid to 'amazing son and brother' who died in crash

Tributes have been paid to “amazing son and brother” from Poole who died following a crash.

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Man charged after break in sees damage and stolen items totalling £11,000

A man has been charged with offences after an incident in Shaftesbury resulted in an estimated cost of £11,000 in stolen items and property damage.

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Entertainment and reflection at upcoming festival

A remembrance festival is returning to Weymouth Pavilion on Sunday, November 9

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Housebuilder gifts up to £25k in stamp duty savings to Christmas buyers

A housebuilder is offering to cover up to £25,000 worth of stamp duty costs to customers purchasing a new home at selected developments.

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Poole training provider wins prestigious maritime industry award

A Poole-based training provider has won prestigious maritime Solent award for their contribution to developing the maritime sector’s workforce.

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Children’s care facility plans approved for property

A proposal to change a property into a children’s care facility has been approved despite concerns over the impact of the area, increased noise and undue burden on public services.

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'I want to represent Bournemouth': Teen makes it to semi-finals of beauty pageant

A teenager from Bournemouth is delighted after making it to the semi-finals of Miss Teen Great Britain 2026.

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Sunseeker announces fresh capital investment for 'long term goals'

Poole-based luxury yacht company Sunseeker has announced it will receive a fresh capital investment for its long-term future goals.

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Millions of pounds worth of Bournemouth properties owned offshore under tax secrecy

Dozens of properties in Bournemouth have been discovered to be owned in offshore places with tax secrecy.

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Council unveils ambitious road plan with possible £115m price tag

Dorset Council has unveiled a new plan that could see up to £115m spent on roads over the next four years.

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Special Christmas concert promises evening of festive fun

A special Christmas concert will take place in support of a Dorset-based charity.

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Dog rescue centre launches raffle after 'tough financial year'

Staffie and Stray Rescue centre has launched their Christmas raffle after a 'tough financial year'.

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Thousands of illegal vapes and cigarettes seized from stores

Over the past six months, thousands of illegal vapes and cigarettes have been seized from stores across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

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Shortbread business given 'global credibility' by international food award

New Forest Shortbread receives World Taste Award for 'original' product.

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New exhibition exploring impact of war launches at Bournemouth museum

A new exhibition exploring the impact of war through the eyes of artists has launched in a seaside town.