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Hour-by-hour forecast as thunderstorms forecast for BCP

Thunderstorms could bring disruption to BCP later today, the Met Office has warned.

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Roadworks next to hospital cause severe delays for patients

Temporary traffic lights are to bring severe disruption around Royal Bournemouth Hospital for the next few weeks.

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New thunderstorms warning issued for BCP

A new weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued by the Met Office.

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Pair arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after car crashes into pedestrian

TWO people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a crash which left a man with life-changing injuries.

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Madeleine McCann suspect acquitted in unrelated rape trial

Christian Brueckner has not been charged in the McCann case, in which he is under investigation on suspicion of murder

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Lorry stuck under low railway bridge

A LORRY became stuck under a low railway bridge.

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Roadworks on Magna Road extended by a week

ROADWORKS in Magna Road has been extended for another week.

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Water bills will be reduced as companies ordered to pay £157m in penalties

Ofwat said customer bills will be slashed in 2025-6 to reflect the penalties, with the total rebates calculated in December.

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Christchurch from postcards of yesteryear

A seaside town steeped in history, Christchurch's charm is captured beautifully in these vintage images.

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Christchurch hydration company partner with Ironman triathlon

A CHRISTCHURCH based hydration company has partnered with Ironman triathlon for races across Europe, South Africa and Oceania.

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£4.5m of funding given towards community projects

NEW Forest District Council has allocated £4.5m of funding towards projects across the district.

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Tories plan to stop 'ludicrous and dangerous' housebuilding plans

TORIES will try and stop plans to triple housing numbers to 3,000 new homes being built per year.

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Bournemouth restaurant saved as administrators reach rescue deal

TGI Fridays will remain on UK high streets following a rescue deal for the chain, but more than 1,000 staff have lost their jobs with the immediate closure of 35 restaurants.

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Gym to offer free trial weekend this month

RESIDENTS are being invited to take part in a free weekend of gym sessions later this month.

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Hotel loses out after being removed from booking websites

A BOURNEMOUTH hotel missed out on a “significant” amount of sales this summer after it was removed from booking websites, administrators have said.

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Third strip club ordered to remove signage in 'changing' town centre

A THIRD strip club in one year has been ordered to change its signage due to the ‘changing’ town centre.

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‘I am forever grateful’: Man given life-saving kidney transplant

A MAN who has received a life-saving kidney transplant said he is ‘forever grateful’ to his donor, with his family fundraising to help his recovery.

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Developers lodge plans for clifftop apartment blocks

DEVELOPERS have lodged plans for 19 apartments at a clifftop plot in Highcliffe.

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BCP Council rejects woman's appeal after £500 fly-tipping incident

The 42-year-old left the Ikea Trofast cabinet in front of her home along with a chest of drawers and a paper sign stating they were free.

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'It wasn’t just a vehicle; it was my sanctuary, my freedom, and my home'

Firefighters rushed to the scene and worked to extinguish the blaze.