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Plan to demolish UK’s first public beach hut in Bournemouth prompts anger
Local people criticise council over decision to raze hut built in 1909 to make way for work on nearby pierAdmittedly, it looks a little shabby. A wooden slat next to the front door and a window pane are missing and a lick of paint would definitely not go amiss.But in the seaside town of Bournemouth ...
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Led Zeppelin singer and Radio 2 DJs in Dorset for funeral
Led Zeppelin lead singer Robert Plant, as well as the former BBC Radio 2 colleagues of Johnnie Walker, are among the mourners arriving for the late DJ’s funeral.
Car keyed and tyre punctured outside pub
A car was keyed and its tyre punctured outside a pub in Wimborne, as police search for the vandal.
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Christmas tree collection helps reduce over 13,000kg of CO2
The campaign was supported by several sponsors and business supporters, including Stewarts Garden Centres, Bournemouth Pier and United Taxis.
Emergency Alert System to be tested across the UK this year
The Emergency Alert System will be tested across the UK this year to help prepare for crises similar to Covid-19.
Woman banned from owning animals after causing unnecessary suffering to dog
A WOMAN has been banned from owning animals after causing unnecessary suffering to a dog.
Ex-professional ballet dancer studying at Health Sciences University Bournemouth
An ex-professional ballet dancer who had to rethink her career is now training to become a podiatrist at Health Sciences University, Bournemouth.
Dorset firm's product a 'world first' for professional sport
Farard Darver, a former boyband star and commando, created HEMPE after sustaining injuries in Afghanistan.
Dorset stroke patients invited to join UK-wide clinical trial
The trial is being run by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Sheffield, with 19 centres across the country participating.
Auctioneers to host social get-together for antiques trade
"In the modern world, most bidding is now online even for traditional auction houses like ours where bidders are welcome to attend in person.
More than 100 handbags handed in to BCP Council
More than 100 handbags have been handed in to BCP Council as part of the Love Grace campaign.
Bournemouth study suggests land was inherited by women in Iron Age
Land was inherited through the female line in Iron Age Britain and husbands moved to live with their wife’s community, according to a new study.
Six million snowdrops begin to bloom at Dorset estate
More snowdrops can be spotted along Lady’s Walk, where Henrietta Bankes, a passionate horticulturalist, first had her gardener plant snowdrops in the early 1900s.
Volunteers bid to raise £20,000 to restore historic train carriage
The TC ‘push-pull’ diesel trains are an important part of Dorset railway history.
'Bright teal hair' to 'bald head' - IT technician's big shave for fundraising
The reception-age class, Stepping Stones, has been without a climbing frame since October half term when the previous structure was removed after falling into disrepair.
Wimborne Minster mayor thanks businesses for donations
He is supporting Victoria Hospital and Planet Wimborne and has raised £5,000, now aiming for £8,000.
Two pubs close down with debts of £4.6million
A business that runs pubs in Dorset has gone into liquidation owing creditors more than £4million.
Teenager found unresponsive in room dies in hospital
A TEENAGER who was found unresponsive in his room later died of his injuries in Bournemouth hospital.
Disabled residents forced to 'crawl' down stairs of flats
Disabled residents living in flats where the lift has been out of order for nearly a year are having to shuffle downstairs on their bottoms.
Retired gardener, 69, found dead at Bournemouth flat
A RETIRED gardener was found dead by council housing officers after friends became concerned something was wrong, an inquest heard.