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'A proper history lesson is needed'
WHILE it could have been flattering for the Vice President of the United States to mention Bournemouth in his first speech to the Munich Security conference in the end his ill chosen words only went to prove how ideologically driven towards autocracies reminiscent of the 1930s the new US government ...
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Battle to save church from sliding down hill
Work to save an historic Dorset church from sliding down a hill is well underway.
‘Children unsettled and restless’ as pre-school told to improve by Ofsted
A BOURNEMOUTH pre-school has been told to improve in all areas by the education watchdog after inspectors found ‘weaknesses in the curriculum’.
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Thousands of violent and sexual crimes recorded across Bournemouth
BOURNEMOUTH Central has emerged as the epicentre of crime in the BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole) area, according to recent government studies.
QR code phishing scam appearing across BCP
Police are urging the public to not scan imitation QR codes that are appearing across car parks in BCP.
When is International Women's Day and what is the 2025 theme?
International Women’s Day will soon be here and this is when it takes place and what the 2025 theme will be.
Logistics firm wins award for business development efforts
The company, formerly known as Shears Brothers Transport, is based in Bournemouth and forms part of the recently launched logistics division of the Pall-Ex Group.
Plant sale and spring fayre to be held at local nursery
Cherry Tree Nursery will host a plant sale and spring fayre, featuring discounted plants, craft stalls, a raffle, live music and refreshments to support its fundraising efforts.
'I've been homeschooling my children for eight years and this is why'
The bill means parents will no longer have an automatic right to home educate if their child is subject to a child protection investigation.
Allotment society given first Wildlife Friendly Green Spaces Award
This included photographic proof and explanations of the impact on climate change and key environmental species.
Charity appeals for £150k for new cancer support centre
The funds raised will be used to equip the new centre and cover its first year of running costs.
Campaigner accuses Network Rail of 'misrepresenting the facts'
Edward Fox OBE has accused Network Rail of misrepresenting facts about Wareham level crossing, urging its retention instead of a ramped bridge or lift replacement.
Care home resident reunited with former colleagues after years
Christine, a resident at Upton Bay care home in Hamworthy, was reunited with her former RNLI colleagues after more than 40 years, receiving a long service certificate and special gifts.
New soft play facility set to open in Bournemouth
A new soft play facility will open at Kings Park Leisure and Learning Centre in Boscombe, alongside major upgrades, including an extended café and improved accessibility.
Company celebrates triple win at business awards ceremony
The judging panel praised Rejuvenate IT's "exceptional service, rapid response times and commitment to going above and beyond for clients".
Morebus launches new initiative to promote local events
It aims to generate interest and encourage people to travel sustainably by bus instead of using their cars.
Dorset care provider acquired by national group
Apple House Limited, a Dorset-based care provider, has been acquired by National Care Group, which plans to expand its person-centred support across the region.
Man caused kitten ‘substantial pain and suffering’ over five-weeks of abuse
A MAN caused a kitten “substantial pain and suffering” after he inflicted five-weeks of abuse in his Bournemouth home.
Dorset MP supports scrapping High Court judge approval for assisting dying bill
A Dorset MP is among 50 calling for an expert panel to replace a High Court judge in deciding assisted dying applications.
In The Dock: Thug beat man at bar among the cases
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: